Young Athletes from Tullaroan Athletics Club were presented with a Forest Feast Little Athletics Pack in Tullaroan, Co. Kilkenny as part of a nationwide programme which is encouraging and providing resources for children to become involved in grassroots athletics.
Tullaroan AC
Tullaroan Athletics Clubs in Co. Kilkenny recently hosted the Forest Feast Agility Challenge in Tullaroan, Co. Kilkenny, over 30 young athletes turned up on the night and all seemed to enjoy the challenge.
The recent partnership between Athletics Ireland and dried fruit and nut experts Forest Feast supports the growth of grassroot athletics in Ireland through the major sponsorship of Little Athletics.
Athletics Ireland developed the initiative to enhance the agility, co ordination and balance of 5-10yearolds, the age group identified as the fundamental stage in longer term physical development of children.
Colin Byrne, regional development officer for Athletics Ireland said: This programme makes athletics fun for kids and now with Forest Feast we can work to increase participation Thanks to all the athletes for getting involved and also to the Tullaroan coaches Eileen and Martina for their help on the night.
