I want to take part
If you are between the age of 8 and 15 and would like to take part in a Norwich Union sports:hall Event, here’s how to do it.
Where is my nearest Norwich Union sports:hall competition and when does it take place?
Norwich Union sports:hall takes place from October until April. The events take place all over the UK and you can find a full list including their dates and venues on the Sports Hall Athletics web site.
How do I qualify for one of these events?
Each county or district raises a team to take part in a Norwich Union sports:hall Regional final. In order to qualify for your county team you must first ask your local athletic club if they are participating in the Norwich Union sports:hall programme.
Where is my local athletics club?
Alternatively, you can call UK Athletics on 0870 998 6800 and ask for Andy Paul the Clubs Services Manager.
How much will it cost?
Athletic clubs normally do have a charge and this amount varies from region to Region. All Norwich Union sports:hall Regional events are free.
What if I already take part in athletic activities?
If you already enjoy or take part in any kind of athletic activity then Norwich Union sports:hall is for you, there are many exciting events to try and it’s a great way to develop skills and keep doing athletics in the winter.
What if I have never done athletics before?
The Norwich Union Fun in Athletics programme is the ideal way to start. Much of the equipment is specially designed to cater for all abilities and it has an exciting team format which means that you can take part with your friends.
Are there any other ways to take part in the Norwich Union sports:hall?
Yes, there are Norwich Union sports:hall outreach competitions called agility: challenges. These are taking place at all the major track meetings during the summer and anyone can take part. Also, if your club or school is taking part in the Norwich Union shine:awards ask your coach or teacher about the sports:hall award section. Full details are available on the Sports Hall Athletics website.
How can I get involved in sports:hall as an organiser?
If you are a Sports Development Officer and are looking to enter a team in Norwich Union sports:hall or to develop Sports hall Athletics in your area then please call the Sports Hall Athletics Association on 01606 350 845. We will be happy to give you details of how to get involved in Norwich Union sports:hall or about delivering Sports Hall Athletics programmes in your area. We also have a professional delivery company that offers a range of development services including Sports Hall Athletics training sessions and event management.
If you are already organising an athletics programme in your area and think that Sports Hall Athletics is for you, then you should also call the Sports Hall Athletics is for you, then you should also call the Sports Hall Athletics Association on 01606 350 845.
Why get involved in Norwich Union sports:hall?
Norwich Union sports:hall is a world leading athletics development programme that packs the action of track and filed into your local leisure centre.
It provides a competition focus for the skills learned during the Norwich Union star:track programme; it has it’s own section in the Norwich Union shine:awards, and above all people will tell you that it’s enjoyable and fun.
