Who are the schemes for?
On Track a mixture of track and field events in each session.
The Scheme is for children in school years 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. Although we recommend that year 7 and above move on to the BB Athletics Academy, which is the link between ourselves and Blackheath & Bromley Harriers AC
Our belief is that children should ideally gain a broad athletic experience in these early years before progressing into more specific training. Children will be grouped into 4 groups. In this way each group will normally only have children covering a two year span.
All children will benefit from some time in the Bees Academy. It is recognised by many leading authorities in the long-term development of athletes that a broad-base at a young age is far more beneficial than specialising at that young age. The drop out of early-specialisation athletes is quite high, although traditionally this is how most clubs handle things. But we want things to change!
As part of the year 7 athletes development in the Academy, we will be looking to identify those who might benefit from some exposure to specialist sessions in addition to the multi-event approach we take in the Bees. We will now push that year 7 athletes are encouraged to progress to the BB Academy before hopefully moving in to Blackheath and Bromley Harriers AC.
Off Track a run based session out in the woods around Norman Park
This Scheme is for children in school years 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.Although we recommend that year 7 and above move on to the BB Athletics Academy, which is the link between ourselves and Blackheath & Bromley Harriers AC
Despite a relatively high level of focus on endurance running skills, we ensure that the Off Track athletes are introduced to a full range of movement skills to improve their all-round athleticism.
Mini Bees a mixture of track and field events for those in school years 1 and 2.
This Scheme is very clearly focused on fundamental movement skills for children in School Years 1 and 2.
Please do not register Children before the have started school year 1.