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Welcome to the Getting Started pages

Getting Started

These pages will help you to find out more about the path you want to follow as you start to enjoy athletics. From volunteering your time to become an official, coach or helping out at your local athletics club then there is a role for you. Or if you are looking to compete in the sport itself, the joining a local club is a good way forward, or for youngsters taking part in one of the relevant Norwich Union Grassroot schemes, is a great and fun way to get started in the sport.

 

Club search – Athletics clubs are a fantastic way of getting started in the sport, whether as an athlete, coach, official or volunteer. Find your nearest club with our Athletics Clubs search function.

 

Coaching – Do you fancy helping athletes to learn new skills and maximise their performance? Why not visit our coaching section, and find out more about how you can expand your coaching experiences.

 

Officiating – Are you interested in measuring the success of athletic competitions? Have you considered becoming an athletics official? Visit our Officiating pages for information on competitions, training courses and news updates.

 

Norwich Union Grassroots Schemes – Norwich Union Grassroots athletics programmes are an ideal way for youngsters to get started in athletics.

 

Whether this is through involvement in shine:awards, sports:hall athletics competitions, or star:track coaching camps there is something for everybody.