Welcome to Aspire Athletics at Hillingdon Athletics Track
Aspire Athletics delivers inclusive, fun grassroots children’s athletics at Hillingdon Athletics Track in collaboration with Hillingdon AC. Our programmes focus on teaching best practice in running, jumping and throwing, helping children develop strong foundations, confidence and correct movement skills from an early age.
Alongside our Run, Jump, Throw sessions for younger children, we offer a Speed Academy for Years 7–11, supporting athletic development for athletics and all sports, and setting children up to move well and enjoy sport for life.
We also offer fun cross country sessions and competitions. Please let your head coach know your child would like to compete.
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Our experienced coaches offer all athletic disciplines & we believe every child has the ability to improve!
Spring Term Starts Jan 12th
Wednesday Multi-Skills Athletics
School Year Group 2-11
5:00PM-6:00PM
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where do the sessions take place?
Hillingdon Athletic Stadium, 1 Gatting Way, Uxbridge, UB8 1ES
Is there free parking?
There is a free half hour for Hillingdon residents otherwise it’s a pay and display car park.
What days & times are the sessions?
Monday’s 5:00 – 6:00pm for 5-11 years old
Monday’s 6:00 – 7:00pm for 12-16 years old
Wednesday’s 5:00 – 6:00pm
Where do we meet?
At the track, parents can wait in the stands.
Do I need to stay?
For safeguarding purposes children under 11 will need an adult on site during the session.
Can I watch my child?
Parents can sit in the stands or on the grass embankments during the sessions.
What does my child need to wear?
Dress appropriately for the weather, for example comfortable sports clothing, tshirt, hoodie, joggers, shorts or leggings. We recommend trainers rather than plimsols. You don’t need running spikes.
Drinks & Snacks
Please bring a filled water bottle. You should not need a snack as the sessions are short. If a snack is brought into the area please not bring NUTS as we have children with nut allergies who attend the sessions.
Registration
Once the coaches are set up, we will register your child on arrival for H&S & Admin purposes. It may be you are asked for confirmation of booking so please have that ready.
Collection
An appropriate adult must be there to collect your children immediately after the session, children are not allowed to meet their parents in the car park un-supervised.
Admin and information on costs, bookings etc.
Unfortunately, our coaches cannot answer these questions on the night please contact our Admin team, Kate & Guy. They can be contacted on admin@aspiretogreatness.co.uk
Sessions
In our sessions we aim, over the term, to ensure the children have had the opportunity to try a range of athletics disciplines focussing on agility, balance & co-ordination in a fun and supportive environment. In addition if the local schools are attending activities such as cross country, sportshall, quad kids and district athletics we help prepare them for these in our sessions too.
A session always starts with a game, a lap around the 400m track and athletic warm up drills. The session will then either focus on sprinting, endurance, jumping or throwing. We also try to incorporate agility and strength exercises into the sessions. Our sessions finish either with a lap around the track or a team relay followed by some stretching.
Coaches
Our coaches are all England athletics qualified coaches, Our main coaches are Jim, Level 3 – Throw Event Coach, Sabrina, Level 2 – Sprints Coach (Mon/Wed), Kane & Hebe (Mon) Kane, Level 2 – Jumps Coach and Hebe is a Level 1 Assistant Coach.
Pathway to competitive athletics
Our coaches, coach for Hillingdon AC and a number of the athletes are on their waiting list. Coaches will support with their introductions to the club for those in year 5 up who are keen and ready to move into competitive athletics.
Club Kit
We are currently designing new club kit for the autumn, however, if you would like to purchase a t shirt, they are £10.00 plus postage and these can be ordered through the office.
Do you compete during the year?
Yes! We are currently working towards our Summer Greatest Games Championship, where all Aspire to Greatness clubs will come together for a fun and competitive celebration of athletics. In the meantime, we will also be organising friendly competitions between clubs to give children the opportunity to test their skills, build confidence, and enjoy the spirit of teamwork and sportsmanship
