Little Athletics is set to get up and running in Glen Innes again with four week introductory program.
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There will be come and try day next Wednesday, followed by two training days and rounded out with a competition day on December 18.
The program will cover all aspects of athletics, from short and long distance running to field events like long jump and discus.
Shot put champion Georgie Webster, along with her mum Debbie, will help coach the throwing events, James Tait will mentor youngsters in the jump events, sprint champion Mikielee Snow will pass along her expertise in her preferred events and Matt Campion will give guidance in the long distance running events.
Campion pulled together the program and said the main aim is participation with enjoyment.
He said it doesn't matter whether people are aiming to win gold medals or just out to have fun.
"Come and try day is for everyone. Anyone can come. It is inclusive as well, parents can measure how far they throw," he said.
"It is just going to be fun and everyone can participate."
Running is a key component of a broad spectrum of sports and Campion emphasised the fact participants can use the skills they learn at Little Athletics to boost their performances in their chosen sports.
He also is passionate about giving back to the sport.
"Athletics has given me so much," he said.
"I love the sport and I would like to see athletics where it should be in Glen Innes."
The come and try day will be on Wednesday, November 27 at King George Oval from 4pm to 6pm.
The two training days will be on the following two Wednesdays before the final competition day on December 18 will give children the chance to put into practice the new skills they have learned.