LOOKING FOR A WAY TO STAY FIT DURING SUMMER?
Published Mon 26 Aug 2024
Has winter sport ended, but you're looking for a fun way to stay fit over the summer? Starting athletics is the perfect solution to maintain a healthy lifestyle and build your strength and fitness the warmer months.
Not only will engaging in activities like running and jumping keep you active, but they will also help you improve essential skills, ensuring you're in top form for the next winter sports season.
Just like Patty Mills, Joel Selwood and Sam Kerr you can use the Little Athletics WA program to develop your skill set to make sure you are running, jumping and throwing the best you can. With a focus on personal bests and physical literacy, the Little Athletics WA program is an Australian modified athletics program which delivers weekly athletics activities for children from 5 to 16 years.
This variety allows you to work on different muscles and sculpt the entire body through different movements. Not only will athletics enable you to build strength throughout the body, but it is also a fun way to meet new people and stay active over the summer.
HOW CAN I GET STARTED IN LITTLE ATHLETICS WA?
Run by an incredible network of Little Athletics WA Centres around the state, the Little Athletics WA program is open to all 5- to 17-year-olds. Most Centres host weekly Little Athletics WA competitions, mostly on Saturday mornings, from September through to March.
Discover your local Little Athletics WA Centre HERE.
HOW CAN I GET STARTED IN THE STRIVE PROGRAM?
For kids aged 11 years and older you can also register as a senior athlete at your local Senior Club to take part in the weekly Strive program powered by Go For 2&5. Strive is a weekly competition held at the WA Athletics Stadium from September through to March with a rotating roster of events on offer.
Discover your local Senior Club HERE.
READY TO START SOMETHING GREAT?
The 2024-25 Athletics Summer Season powered by Go For 2&5 is set to launch this September, with registrations open on 1 September. With our Little Athletes ready to emulate the heroics of our green and gold heroes, plus the National Championships bound for Perth, its bound to be a massive season.
Whether you are looking for a new personal best, want to support your child's Little Athletics WA journey or are looking for the edge come next footy season, this summer 'Great Starts Here!'
Register your interest HERE for the 2024/25 season and go into the draw to WIN a $200 gift card!
You can follow all athletics action via the Athletics West Facebook and Instagram.
For more information on how you can get involved in athletics, contact Athletics West on 08 6272 0480 or via admin@athleticswest.com.au.
By Imogen McDonald
Posted 25 August 2024
