The Monkey Tree

Does your child have a sports interest? With so many disciplines to choose from such as sprinting, distance running, cross-country, race walking, long/high jump, javelin, discus, shot and pole vault, the opportunities are on the doorstep.
 

Established 98 years ago Loughton Athletics club has coached many men women and children in a variety of field and track disciplines at all levels. Currently 150 members make up the club with younger members being actively encouraged to join, although generating interest has proved somewhat difficult at times.

Doug Bliss youth coach at the club explains that children can join from age 8years; parents are encouraged to stay during coaching until the child is confident. Once they join the young members are eager to get involved in the host of activities available and feel part of the team.

The club competes in many leagues and triumphs on many occasions, they are looking to recruit more young athletes from 11yrs and above so they can put teams into suitable leagues. Doug states that the children get great enjoyment from taking part and the team spirit generated.

Many of the current members joined when they were children and have grown with the club going off to university embarking on a career and returning in later years. A number of women members joined because their children did and they came along to keep fit! So not only calling all children but calling mum and dad too, get those trainers on!! Don’t wait until the 2012 Olympics to start talking about athletics get involved NOW.

For information on joining Loughton athletics club contact: Ted Martin on 0208 508 9843

Or visit the website at www.loughtonac.org.uk