Athletics in Walton-on-Thames launched by Aspire to Greatness
We’re proud to bring our club to Elmbridge Xcel, personally set up by our founder Kate Staples – a former British record holder in pole vault, Gladiator and lifelong advocate for children’s fitness and confidence.
Open to ages 4-13, our sessions are inclusive, exciting, and focussed on helping every child thrive – whether they’re looking to get faster, stronger or simply build friendships and confidence through sport.
Led by qualified UKA coaches to teach your child the best start in athletics.
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Please see our Track Timetable below. We get faster, fitter and stronger in a safe, fun and inclusive space at Walton Sportsbox !
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do we meet?
We meet on the track.
Do I need to stay?
For safeguarding purposes children under 11 will need an adult on site during the session.
What does my child need to wear?
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.
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.
Pathway to competitive athletics
We have strong links with Sutton & District AC and coaches will support with introductions to the club for those in year 5 up who are keen and ready to move onto competitive athletics. Some of our older athletes, those in Year 5 up who are on a waiting list or can’t commit to training at Sutton & District train with us at ATG but also can be linked members of the club and have the opportunity to compete in club competitions.
