Running and endurance is at the core of pretty much all team sports. We are very lucky to have so many options in South West London for children to get involved.
Junior Parkrun
Our first stop suggestion is visiting your local junior parkrun. This is a shorter distance (2K) than the normal adult 5K's on a Saturday morning and are held on the first Sunday of the month. These events are specifically created for ages of 4 - 14 years old and are a lot of fun!
As you can see from the map below there are many in the surrounding area. For more information & to find your nearest one, please click
Local athletics or running clubs:
Local athletic clubs are great to build confidence and allow juniors to try different athletic disciplines. Try these local
St Mary's Richmond
Membership is available to anyone from the age of 11 years up and everyone can benefit from coaching suitable to them. St Mary’s Richmond AC provides competition opportunities for our members throughout the year, and actively encourages the membership to compete in order to realise their goals and achieve their full potential.
Sheen Shufflers Juniors
Sheen Shufflers Juniors is a new and much needed local Junior Athletics club, meeting at Barn Elms running track on Sunday mornings from 09:00 am to 10:30 am. The Sheen Shufflers have run a successful adult running club for over 25 years and have now opened a junior section. The age range will be from 7 to 15 years old, with UK Athletics coaches in attendance. The cost is £5 per child, per session.
For more information enquiries@sheenshufflers.co.uk or 07936 240937
Kingston Athletics Club and Polytechnic Harriers
Welcome to the Young Athletes section of the Kingston & Poly website. Here you will find information relevant for our young members, including how to join the Club. We will have the latest news from Championships and League competitions - National Young Athletes League, Ebbisham League, LilyB League, Downs Cross Country League, Sportshall. The section will also feature nominations and awards for the Jack Petchey Achievement Scheme.
For information on the Kestrel Club, for School Year 4 and upwards, please visit the Momentum Sports site:
JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION JACK PETCHEY AWARD SCHEME YOUNG ATHLETES NEWSLETTERS JUNIOR LEAGUE COMPETITIONS
Team Hounslow
Team Hounslow is a club for athletes aged 8 to those in the Under 17 age group. We base our training around the UKA 365 training programme where possible, particularly for our younger athletes.
Based at Osterley Sports Athletics Centre, 120 Wood Lane, Isleworth, TW7 5FF.
If you'd like to know more about our club information athletes and training times visit our website www.teamhounslow.co.uk or follow us on
