We are pleased to now offer an additional Saturday session (Saturdays late) for the NuStarz group, starting in September 2026. See information below and register your interest using our Athlete enquiry form.
Don’t forget to check out our Shine@Athletics summer camp for athletes in years 4-9! See Shine@Athletics for more information and to sign up!
Young Athlete Open Competitions
Don’t forget to look at the events in the Young Athlete Open competitions. More details at https://www.cheltenhamharriers.co.uk/fixtures-events-results/young-athletes-open//
Notice
There is a waiting list for both Saturday and Sunday sessions. Due to the fact that both training groups are in high demand we ask that you make a prior arrangement before bringing your children to these sessions. It is intended that your children should only attend one session a week on either the Saturday or Sunday.
Prospective athletes are welcome to join the waiting list from the age of 8 onwards so that they will be able to start at the earliest available opportunity when they are 9. We start new athletes at the start of each of the 6 school terms and so athletes will be contacted to invite them to start accordingly. The group does not train through the main three school holidays but does train through the three shorter holidays.
Please note, there are no exceptions to starting coaching at age 9 at the youngest, irrespective of how talented the athlete. Budding athletes younger than this should continue to do other general sports such as running, swimming, gymnastics and build up coordination through activities at the park and just through running around and having fun!
To add a child onto the waiting list, please use our Athlete enquiry form
There are 6 school terms in a year and trial periods last for one school term.
Once trial periods are complete, athletes will be emailed before they are expected to decide whether they want to continue. For those who do want to continue, they will be asked to set up a £12/month training subscription fee on the website. They will also be asked to set up their annual membership on the website, which can vary between £26 for those who only wish to train or are under 10, and £49 for those who are under 12 or under 14 and want to compete.
Please contact Elen Wilson on [email protected] if your child has a training absence.
This training group is aimed at introducing children to athletics using fun activities.
Term dates
- 3 January – 29 March
- Parent information sessions will be held alongside the training on 10 and 11 January, in the 1908 Suite at the POW stadium
Saturdays early information
| Saturdays early information | |
|---|---|
| Coached by | Elliot Prince |
| Contact details | Athlete enquiry form [email protected] |
| Day | Saturdays |
| Time | 9.45am – 11.00am (September – February), 9.30am – 10:45am (March – July) |
| Location (September – February) | Cricket Hall – Leisure@Cheltenham, Cheltenham |
| Location (March – July) | Prince of Wales Stadium, Cheltenham |
| Age group | Ages 9 – 12 Please note there are no exceptions to athletes needing to be aged 9 or above |
| Discipline | Introduction to running, jumping, throwing & agility |
Saturdays late information
| Saturdays late information | |
|---|---|
| Coached by | Elliot Prince |
| Contact details | Athlete enquiry form [email protected] |
| Day | Saturdays |
| Time | 11.15am – 12.30pm (September – March), 11.00am – 12.15pm (April – July) |
| Location (September – February) | Prince of Wales Stadium, Cheltenham |
| Location (March – July) | Prince of Wales Stadium, Cheltenham |
| Age group | Ages 9 – 12 Please note there are no exceptions to athletes needing to be aged 9 or above |
| Discipline | Introduction to running, jumping, throwing & agility |
Sundays (early) information
| Sundays early information | |
|---|---|
| Coached by | Elliot Prince, Liza Bradshaw, Clark Lawson & Mike Curneen |
| Contact details | Athlete enquiry form [email protected] |
| Day | Sundays |
| Time | 9.45am – 11.00am (September – March), 9.30am – 10:45am (April- July) |
| Location (September – February) | Cricket Hall – Leisure@Cheltenham, Cheltenham |
| Location (March – July) | Prince of Wales Stadium, Cheltenham |
| Age group | Ages 9 – 12 Please note there are no exceptions to athletes needing to be aged 9 or above |
| Discipline | Introduction to running, jumping, throwing & agility |
Sundays late information
| Sundays late information | |
|---|---|
| Coached by | Elliot Prince & Steph Beardsmore |
| Contact details | Athlete enquiry form [email protected] |
| Day | Sundays |
| Time | 11.15am – 12.30pm (September – March), 11.00am – 12.15pm (April – July) |
| Location (September – February) | Cricket Hall – Leisure@Cheltenham, Cheltenham |
| Location (March- July) | Prince of Wales Stadium, Cheltenham |
| Age group | Ages 9 – 12 Please note there are no exceptions to athletes needing to be aged 9 or above |
| Discipline | Introduction to running, jumping, throwing & agility |