Falkirk Community Trust

Run, Jump and Throw Club

Our very popular Children’s Athletics Run, Jump and Throw club meets throughout the year and normally runs from 6 - 12 weeks, depending on holidays.

Applications are accepted up to and including the 3rd week of the block. Please apply as far in advance as possible to secure your place.

What is it?

The Run, Jump & Throw Club (RJT) is a programme designed to give children an opportunity to discover and participate in Athletics activities all year round.

The RJT is tailored to suit children of all skill levels from beginners and less experienced youngsters up to those who have already taken part in introductory athletics programmes, holiday courses or local junior competitions.

The RJT programme offers children a wide variety of Athletics events and techniques, and focuses on the FUNdamental movement skills, important in every child's development.

Events covered include:

Who is it for?

Children aged from 5 to 14 years who want to have fun, participate, make friends, and learn new and exciting skills.

What do I need to get started?

Just a pair of trainers, a bottle of water and clothing suitable for exercise.

How do I develop?

Our qualified coaches will ensure that each child has fun, whilst learning and acquiring correct skills and techniques. Run, Jump and Throw is designed to ensure that all children have the fundamental skills which will enhance their development for them to progress into the next age group and finally an affiliated Athletics club. We use the British Athletics ladder system to test the children in the disciplines appropriate to their age groups. A copy of the ladder scoring system is located in the warm up area of the Indoor Centre. Each child is tested in their disciplines and presented with a certificate showing their results at the end of each block.

Where next?

Children in the P1 to 2 age group will have the opportunity to practice and become familiar with the basic techniques involved in running, jumping and throwing events. Enjoyment is a key factor in this age-group programme.

The P3 to 5 age group introduces additional events and technical aspects to the Athletics activities and continues to build on the foundations of good technique, enjoyment and healthy lifestyle.

The P5 to S2 age group offers the opportunity to enhance these acquired skills and techniques across a wide range of Athletics events, introducing some competitive elements, while maintaining the emphasis of fun & enjoyment in positive, healthy activities.

From this stage, children who have acquired the skills with a positive attitude and enthusiasm will be invited to join our own competition group – Grangemouth Development Squad and finally onto our partner club Falkirk Victoria Harriers where they will continue all round development before focusing more specifically on a chosen discipline.

If you are interested in joining and would like more information on Run, Jump and Throw or Grangemouth Development Squad please contact the Stadium on 01324 504590 or download our application form.

• Run Jump and Throw application form
  PDF file, 2.7 MB

For more information about Falkirk Victoria Harriers please email enquire@falkirkvics.com or visit their website.

Ages	5 - 14	9 - 14	9 - 14	14+
Pathway	Run Jump & Throw	Grangemouth Development Squad	Falkirk Victoria Harriers	Falkirk Victoria Harriers	Scottish Athletics	Scottish Athletics
	All Round Experience	Invite only Multi Discipline Group	Multi Discipline Groups	Event Specific Groups	Regional Development Squads	National Squads