Norwich Union star:track
‘star:track’ as a concept emerged in the spring of 1992 in order to harvest the interest generated by the major athletic championships each year. ‘star:track’ was a fun introduction to athletics for 8 to 13 year olds. The scheme’s first year saw 8,000 children take part in ‘star:track’ across a total of 78 venues.
Now more than ten years later, UK Athletics, in partnership with Norwich Union have developed Norwich Union star:track into an all-year-round athletics experience for all children between the age of 8 and 15 regardless of ability, gender or ethnic background.
Last year, Norwich Union star:track was the most successful star:track activity since the concept began, with 24,000 children taking part at over 500 venues across the entire UK. Norwich Union star:track is now delivered by not only local authority organisers but by athletic clubs, schools and other athletics development partners.
UK Athletics’ key aims for the Norwich Union star:track scheme are:
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To enhance the quality of athletics delivery and develop the knowledge of venue organisers.
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Increase the level of athletics ‘follow on’ activity – from school to star:track and from star:track to club.
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Extend the involvement of athletic clubs within the Norwich Union star:track scheme.
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Improve the quality and quantity of coaches and officials.
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Raise awareness of all minority groups' involvement.
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Use Norwich Union star:track as the catalyst to develop year round athletics activity within the local authority sector.
Information for Interested Children
Where is my local scheme?
You can find details of all the Norwich Union star:track schemes and get contacts of scheme organisers on the UK Athletics kids zone website - www.ukathletics.net - You should then contact your local organiser to find out more about when and where the scheme is happening and how you can apply to go on the scheme.
Alternatively you can email nustartrack@ukathletics.org.uk for further information.
How much will it cost?
The costs vary depending upon the area you live in, the duration of the scheme and who is organising your scheme. Contact your local organiser for details.
Norwich Union star:track goodie bag
Every child who goes on a Norwich Union star:track scheme will receive a Norwich Union star:track goodie bag. These include:
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Backpack
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t-shirt
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water-bottle
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certificate
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handbook
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calendar
