About Little Athletics

The Little Athletics programme introduces young children (7-10 years) to athletics in a fun, engaging and non-competitive environment.

It focuses on the use of games to develop fitness whilst enhancing agility, co-ordination and balance – all fundamental to longer term physical athletic development.

The Little Athletics programme is delivered in athletic clubs nationwide by Athletics Leaders – adults trained through the Athletic Leader  coaching qualification courses

Throughout the year there are four regional Jamborees with clubs coming together for fun challenges. Agility Challenges  are held throughout the year between local clubs

For further information on Little Athletics or the Athletic Leader qualification please contact your local Athletics Ireland Development Officer.

Little Athletics 6 Week Programme

 Athletics Ireland RDO, David Matthews and his son James take you through a 6 week programme of the Athletics Ireland Little Athletics Porgramme.

The Little Athletics video series is a step by step progressive introduction for Children (5-10 years) to the ABC Programme (Agility, Balance, Co-ordination). The step by step guide is fun and is delivered in an interactive manner.

We cover, Shot Put, Hurdles, Race Walk, Standing Long Jump, Relays and Balance – Enjoy!