Why Athletics?
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So, why should your Children "do" Athletics?

Athletics is FUN
Athletics has events for every ability and every shape person
Your children have regular Training and can easily swap between events that do or do not suit them
Athletics will keep you fit
Athletics competitions are a day out for the whole family, usually in the fresh air
Athletics competitions are Polite
Athletes are Polite and learn to mix with all ages, compete in teams of mixed ages and learn Politeness towards each other and Officials.
Athletics is year round, with indoor and outdoor opportunities
Your Children might be poor, medium or fantastic at the events they do, but they will all enjoy both the training and any competitions that they do.
You can join in with your Children's lives by becoming a Volunteer, Trained Coach or Official.  After they've gone, you may even carry on and help your Grandchildren out.

Have a look at the Directory of Clubs in the UK - contact one and speak to someone about what opportunity there is for yourself or your Children: www.runtrackdir.com