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Shwmae, My name is Blocky!

I’m here to introduce you to a world of fun and games involving running, throwing and jumping. I can help to guide you through your first experiences of athletics.

Welcome to
Starting Blocs.

What is Starting Blocs?

“Starting Blocs is a fun, exciting program powered by Welsh Athletics, to introduce children to the sport of athletics.”

Starting Blocs is Welsh Athletics’ Physical Literacy Programme, for children aged between 4-11. Here they will learn the key movement skills needed for a lifetime in sport. We aim to create a safe and positive environment, and have games that will help to teach children the foundations of running, jumping, and throwing.

Our games have been designed to cover a range of key movement skills, giving your children a positive experience, whilst also improving their fundamental understanding of movement.

What is Physical Literacy?

Physical literacy is the ability to move confidently and competently when completing physical activity in different environments.

Physical Literacy is a journey from birth into later life. The positive experiences that we can give to children all contribute to developing their physical literacy; which then carries them into later life.

The younger we can engage children in these positive physical experiences, the more rewarding their physical literacy journey will be.

Physical Skills + Confidence + Motivation + Opportunities = Physical Literacy

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Food & Fun

We are proud to be taking part in this year’s Food and Fun Programme.

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Our Ethos, Values, and Vision

FUN

All Starting Blocs’ sessions must have fun at the heart of them, enjoyment is key to a child’s success!

FAIR

All Starting Blocs’ sessions must be delivered in a fair manner, with a clearly established code of conduct adhered to by everyone involved.

CHILD CENTRED

A child centred approach is an essential coaching philosphy to have when delivering Starting Blocs. This allows children to succeed at their own rate and develop in an appropriate way for them.

PHYSICAL LITERACY & ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT

All Starting Blocs sessions will aid children in fostering a positive relationship with their sporting development by being child-centric, offering opportunities to all and helping them develop their own skills at their own rate.

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Benefits

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