Welcome to Athletics in Bracknell
Welcome to Daley Thompson’s Aspire Athletics Academy
In collaboration with
Bracknell AC
Ages 5–16
Fun, inclusive athletics coaching for children and young people, built around the fundamentals of running, jumping and throwing — helping every child grow in confidence, fitness and movement skills from day one.
Sessions take place at Everyone Active Bracknell Leisure Centre, offering structured, engaging training for both beginners and aspiring young athletes.
“The coaching team is doing a fantastic job introducing young people to athletics in a positive way — combining great coaching, supportive environments, and strong fundamentals. Whether children want to compete or simply stay active, this programme gives them a brilliant foundation for sport.”
— Daley Thompson CBE, Double Olympic Champion & ATG Ambassador
Why Athletics?
Want your child to run faster, jump further, and throw stronger?
Athletics forms the foundation of every sport — developing speed, coordination, strength and movement skills that help children excel across football, rugby, netball, hockey and beyond.
Our programme focuses on building confident movers first, giving children the physical tools they need to succeed in sport — and in life.
What We Offer
🏃♀️ Weekly Athletics Training
Choose from two weekly sessions led by experienced coaches, helping children improve speed, agility, balance, coordination and overall fitness. Sessions are suitable for complete beginners through to developing athletes.
🏅 Friendly, Inclusive Competitions
We offer relaxed competitions throughout the year, giving children the chance to race, jump and throw with teammates in a supportive environment. Compete if you’d like — or simply come along for fun.
☀️ Holiday Camps & Training Weeks
During school holidays we run popular athletics camps packed with skill development, fitness and games. In 2026, international training camps will also be available in St Lucia and La Manga, Spain — combining sunshine, sport and unforgettable experiences.
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England Athletics
Athletics
We work closely with Bracknell Athletics Club, offering a pathway for children who wish to take their training further. From around age 12, athletes can feed into club athletics while continuing to train with us weekly for additional technical support and confidence.
The Bracknell Team
(in collaboration with Bracknell AC)
Our Bracknell programme is led by two highly experienced coaches who are passionate about helping young people build confidence, athletic ability and a lifelong love of movement.
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Pippa Rogan
Former Irish international high jump champion, Pippa brings elite-level experience and infectious energy to every session. She specialises in developing strong foundations in jumping, coordination and overall athletic movement, supporting children of all abilities in a positive, encouraging environment.
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Ken Spencer
Ken is a UKA Level 3 Athletics Coach with many years of experience. He leads our speed and sprint development, focusing on acceleration, running mechanics and explosive movement — helping young athletes learn how to move efficiently, safely and powerfully from an early age.
Together, Pippa and Ken deliver fun, structured sessions centred around run, jump, throw, giving every child the opportunity to thrive — whether they’re new to athletics or ready to progress further.
Welcome to Bracknell Junior Athletics Club, based at Everyone Active Bracknell Leisure Centre. This is led by our lead coach, who is a former National Jumps Champion and a current heptathlete.
Our vibrant club offers young athletes the perfect environment to develop their skills, acting as a dynamic pathway to Bracknell Athletics Club.
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Our experienced coaches offer a variety of engaging activities designed to enhance athletic skills and promote a love of sports.
Mon & Fri Adult Running & Fitness Clubs
Adults
Mon 6-7PM & Fri 7.15-8AM
Running & Fitness ClubsBook Now
Mon & Fri Athletics Multi-Skills Memberships
6-11 Yrs & 12-16 Yrs
5:00-6:00PM
Summer Term Starts April 20thBook Now
Mon & Fri Athletics Multi-Skills Summer Term
6-11 Yrs & 12-16 Yrs
5:00-6:00PM
Summer Term Starts April 20thBook Now
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do the sessions take place?
Bracknell Leisure Centre, Bagshot Rd, RG12 9SE
Is there free parking?
Yes, there is free parking. There is parking in the carpark in front of the track.
What days & times are the sessions?
Sessions are held on Monday’s and Friday’s at 5-6pm.
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.
Can I watch my child?
There is a viewing area in the stand.
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 do 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
The sessions finish on the track. Please make sure you are there for pick up by 5.55pm so we can check the children out, thank you.
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 lead coach is Pippa who is an experienced athletics coach.
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
Pathway to competitive athletics
We have strong links with Bracknell Athletics Club and coaches will support with introductions to the club who are keen and ready to move onto competitive athletics.
