Free Aviva Startrack Event
Jedwards launch free Aviva Startrack
16th August 2011,
Cramlington Sporting Club
9:00am - 12:00noon or
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Aviva Startrack has been running for over 10 years, offering thousands of children - between the ages of 8 and 15 years - the chance to try out athletics with trained athletic coaches. Throughout summer 2011 Aviva and UK Athletics want to get even more children involved by offering free Aviva Startrack sessions nationwide
Jedward are huge athletics fans and, before their success on The X-Factor, had hoped to become professional long distance runners: "We've always loved athletics it's totally cool. We used to run and compete all the time back in Ireland and we think it's a great way to meet people and have a laugh. Aviva's scheme is awesome because it means anyone can give athletics a try - with trained coaches - to see if they like it. Our motto for this summer is: run, jump or throw....give athletics a go!"
Aviva has been supporting British athletes since 1999, and the Aviva Startrack scheme is just one of the grassroot programmes that are paving the way for the next generation. In fact World Heptathlon Champion, Jessica Ennis, joined the Aviva Startrack scheme as a 10 year old and credits it as one of the key experiences that led to her passion for athletics today.
This summer Aviva and UK Athletics are hoping to ignite a similar passion in many British kids with free taster Startrack sessions nationwide throughout the summer holidays.
Aviva Startrack is a great way for kids to have their first taste of athletics in a fun environment. Each scheme covers all aspects of the sport as participating youngsters are encouraged to run, jump and throw, the three base skills required of any athlete. Local Organisers are staging a free session as part of their broader Aviva Startrack Summer programmes - you can find out about every full scheme by visiting the Event Calendar.
