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January School Holiday Clinic - Basic Skills (U6-U10)
Mon 20 Jan 2025 09:00 — 12:30

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School Holiday Basic Skills U6 - U10 Program

This half-day clinic will focus on basic athletics skills for children aged U6 to U9. Participants will engage in fun and age-appropriate activities designed to introduce fundamental movement skills and athletics techniques across various events.

9:15 AM – 9:45 AM
Dynamic Warm-Up & Fun Games

  • Light jogging and dynamic stretches.

  • Fun movement games to improve coordination, balance, and agility.

9:45 AM – 10:30 AM
Session 1: Running Skills

  • Sprinting games focusing on technique (arm action, knee lift).

  • Relays and team races.

10:45 AM – 11:30 AM
Session 2: Jumping Skills

  • Introduction to long jump techniques.

  • Fun activities to improve jumping coordination and strength (e.g., hopping games, standing jumps).

11:40 AM – 12:30 PM
Session 3: Throwing Skills

  • Basic throwing techniques using safe equipment (foam javelins, beanbags).

  • Games to develop hand-eye coordination and throwing accuracy.

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