Disability Athletics
We run disability athletics sessions on a Monday and Friday, 6-7pm!
Just turn up and pay on arrival £1.50 a session.
If you would like to know more information please contact us.
FUNETICS
WHAT IS FUNETICS?
Funetics is a programme which provides athletics sessions to help 4-11 year old children learn, develop and practise running, jumping and throwing skills all year round, for a healthy and confident future.
Helping children to have fun whilst getting active, funetics provides a safe, fun and nurturing environment for children to develop fundamental movement skills and confidence to help support them in different sports in the future.
Funetics reflects the requirements of the National Curriculum Key Stage 1 and 2 to inspire all young pupils to succeed and excel in competitive sports and other physically demanding activities.
OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES
SAFE - all activities will be delivered with safety as a first priority
ENCOURAGING- children will always be encouraged for their effort
REWARDING - we recognise and celebrate children who demonstrate both physical skills and softer skills such as team work, punctuality and determination
DEVELOPMENTAL - we deliver age appropriate sessions that allow children to learn at their own pace
CHILD-CENTERED - we always put the child at the heart of the programme development and delivery
RUN JUMP THROW PROGRAMME
What is Run, Jump Throw?
A fun way to get fit and learn the fundamentals of agility, balance and coordination. Offering a great social environment, all delivered in our superb indoor and outdoor arenas. A programme full of games and awards, led by minimum level 2 UKA coaches.
What age is it suitable for?
We run two groups for different ages
7-9 years old, every Tuesday 5pm - 6pm
8-11 years old, every Thursday 5pm - 6pm
Progression to our Advanced Programme is available
How much does it cost?
From just £22 per month (Beginners)
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LOOKING TO JOIN A CLUB?
As the home for Athletics in Manchester, several clubs use our outstanding facilities on a daily basis. If you are interested in getting involved in activities, take a look at the clubs below, along with details of training days and how to get in touch.
MANCHESTER HARRIERS
Training Day: Monday
Training Time: 7.00pm - 8.30pm
Training Day: Wednesday
Training Time: 7.00pm - 8.30pm
Training Day: Friday (alternate weeks)
Training Time: 7.00pm - 8.30pm
Manchester Harriers & AC is a thriving, friendly club. We have over 300 members from the age of 7 upwards, and welcome new members of all abilities.
BELLE VUE RACERS
Training Day - Thursday
Training Time - 7pm - 8pm
Belle Vue Racers, established in 1989 is a UK Athletics-affiliated running club based at the Manchester Regional Arena. A small, friendly, community club, with members from all walks of life.
They take part in many races, both local and further afield, on the road, the trails, through cross-country and even over the occasional fell. Sessions come with no pressure, only encouragement! No pressure however, only encouragement! Drop by and say “Hello” sometime! You’d be very welcome.
MANCHESTER YMCA HARRIERS
Training Day: Tuesday
Training Time: 7.00pm - 8.30pm
Manchester YMCA Harriers are one of the longest established running clubs in the UK at over 130 years old! They are affiliated to England Athletics and frequently take part in races and other running events. They also have club championships in cross-country, road, fell and track disciplines, and particularly enjoy taking part in events where they can run as a team!
BLACKLEY & NORTH MANCHESTER AC
Training Day - Monday
Training Time - 7pm - 9pm
Training Day - Thursday
Training Time - 7pm - 9pm
We take part in Track & Field, Cross Country, Indoor Meetings & Sports Hall. We cover all age groups and everyone is made welcome. Sessions include sprints & endurance. The track has throwing facilities which are also used. For the younger members we specialise in Sports Hall. We are governed by England Athletics.