Track start Juniors

Tuesday & Thursday, 5-6pm (Term Times)

We offer dynamic and engaging athletic sessions during term time, giving children the chance to hone their skills, build endurance, and foster teamwork. These sessions are tailored to the needs of 7-11 year-olds, ensuring a balance between skill development and fun.

Formally WSEH Juniors, Track Start Juniors is also a stepping stone into Windsor Slough Eton & Hounslow Athletic Club

Track Start Juniors for 7-11 year olds (11 year olds school year 6 only). Juniors training covers a range of events including sprints, middle distances, long jump, high jump, javelin throw, discus throw and shot put throw, to ensure the children learn a wide range of athletics-based skills.

UK Athletics state “we define athletics as a Late Specialisation sport. Athletes should only focus on one group of events after they have had the chance to develop their skills in the whole sport. This needs to be done whilst recognising the inevitable changes that will occur to a young person’s body and mind as they grow”.

£8 per session via the link below (includes parking)

 

At the end of each bi-term, year 6 children will be assessed for the opportunity to join Windsor Slough Eton & Hounslow Athletic Club and continue developing their athletics skills

For 7- 9 year olds:

Athletes do not have to attend on both Tuesday and Thursday, but of course can if they want to.

Athletes can attend either just Tuesdays each week or just Thursdays each week.

Athletes can attend any session in any week on an ad hoc basis.

All very flexible!

For 10 and 11 year olds:

It is essential for athletes to consistently attend training sessions. This ensures that when WSEH Academy conducts evaluations, our coaches are well-informed about the children's abilities and can address any inquiries from the WSEH coaches effectively. The progression into the WSEH Academy typically applies to athletes aged 11 and older, with occasional exceptions for particularly talented 10-year-olds.

We aim to emphasize that the transition from Track Start Juniors to WSEH Academy is not solely based on specific performance levels. Our coaches also prioritise attributes like track etiquette and maturity. The main WSEH sessions, typically held at 6pm, often host a multitude of athletes and disciplines, and Academy children must exhibit strong track etiquette, plus a dedication to training and good receptiveness to coaching

meet the team

Track Start Junior sessions are run by coaches from Thames Valley Athletic Centre. All the coaches are England Athletics qualified.

abraham

Lead Coach

sophie

Assistant Coach

cody

Assistant Coach

Testimonials

  • - Rebecca

    “Trackstart has been an amazing experience. The coaching from the Trackstart Team is both fun and encouraging. Skills are developed weekly at a pace suited to each individual and the progress is clearly apparent at the end of each term. I would definitely recommend Trackstart to friends and family.”

  • - Jim

    “My daughter has enjoyed the informal atmosphere fostered by the coaches enabling her to make new friends, learn new skills and to improve on her existing skills. I would recommend Trackstart to all newcomers to Competitive Athletics [as] we’ve been happy with the level of coaching.”

  • - Chetna

    “My children have been attending the Thursday sessions for some time now. They both enjoy the variety that is offered during the sessions. The individual feedback that is given after each jump, run or throw is amazing! This feedback has helped them both improve on their techniques. I would highly recommend Trackstart juniors to others.”

  • - Jonathan

    “Olive always looks forward to Thursday evening and comes out happy which is all I really want at this level. I have already mentioned it to other school families, the biggest issue is the time it starts and always being able to get across for 5pm with other family/children commitments. Yes, from what i can see from the side, the coaches are engaged and the children seem to listen to what is being instructed.”

  • - Olive (9)

    “Trackstart is fun and exciting because you can do lots of different events that you didn’t even know of. Training is great fun and the coaches are very encouraging. Defiantly would recommend it is lots of fun!”

  • - Angharad

    “My daughter always looks forward to going to Trackstart Juniors. The coaches are very supportive, kind and able to engage every level. The activities are both varied and consistent, allowing the children to continue to build on the skills they are being taught and remain engaged. Thank you for making this an activity my daughter can enjoy - she does not have a competitive spirit but loves the activities and different types of sports she is learning. The kindness and encouragement the coaches bring to each session has been a vital component in keeping her interested and working towards her own potential.”

  • - Kirsty

    “My children love their weekly sessions at Trackstart Juniors. Each session is very varied incorporating different activities which are all really fun for the children. It is also very interesting progress being made through the individual feedback received at the end of each term. Abraham is a fantastic coach, he is able to relate to the children in a very gentle manner encouraging them to do their best and them enabling them to do better by providing lots of one to one feedback as well as wider group feedback.”

Whether your child is trying sport and athletics for the first time or looking to enhance their existing skills, Track Start is the platform to spark their journey.