Run
Speed, agility and balance through relays, races and chase games.
Designed by England Athletics
Train Like a Champion!
Fun, inclusive athletics for children aged 4 to 12. Weekly sessions at Northwood Stadium to learn running, jumping and throwing in a safe, supportive and super fun environment.
£3.50Per session
£3.50Per session, book online
Ages 4–12Boys and girls, all abilities
Tue & SatTwo sessions a week
3 Nov – 19 DecNext term, every week until Christmas
— What Is Funetics?
Fun First. Skills for Life.
Created by England Athletics, funetics is a fun and inclusive kids athletics programme that helps 4 to 11-year-old children across the country learn, develop and practise running, jumping and throwing all year round, for a healthy, confident future.
Helping children have fun while getting active, funetics provides a safe, fun and nurturing environment for children to develop fundamental movement skills and the confidence to support them in different sports in the future.
England Athletics' vision
For every primary school aged child in the country to be able to access funetics sessions, learning the fundamental movement skills of running, throwing and jumping through a trackable, physical literacy-based course.
- ✓Builds confidenceChildren try new things in a supportive group and see themselves improve.
- ✓A base for every sportRunning, jumping and throwing sit underneath football, netball, rugby and more.
- ✓Progress you can trackA structured England Athletics course, not just a run-around.
- ✓Real athletics facilitiesSessions at Northwood Stadium, home to an 8-lane athletics track.
— The Fundamentals
Run. Jump. Throw.
Every session is built around the three skills at the heart of athletics, taught through games and challenges children actually want to do.
Jump
Hops, bounds and leaps that build power, coordination and landing control.
Throw
Safe, kid-sized throwing kit to learn technique and hand-eye coordination.
— Session Times
Two Ways to Take Part
Every Tuesday and Saturday during term time. This term runs from Tuesday 3 November to Saturday 19 December. Come to one or both.
Tuesdays
Fun & games, all agesA high-energy, games-based session for every age group together. Perfect for first-timers and children who just love to move.
- 6:00–7:00pmSports Hall, Northwood StadiumAges 4–12
£3.50 per session
Book Tuesday
Saturdays
Technical developmentMore structured sessions focused on technique, split by age so every group is coached at the right level.
- 10:00–11:00amAthletics track (sports hall if wet)Ages 4–7
- 11:00am–12:00pmAthletics track (sports hall if wet)Ages 8+
£3.50 per session
Book Saturday
This term: Tuesdays 3 November to 15 December, and Saturdays 7 November to 19 December, our last Funetics session before Christmas. Live dates and spaces are shown on the booking page.
— Meet the Coaches
Danny & Zrian
Our Funetics sessions are led by two of the Northwood coaching team, who know every child by name.
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Danny
Funetics Coach
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Zrian
Funetics Coach
[2–3 lines: coaching background, qualifications, favourite event to teach]
— Funetics at Northwood
See It in Action
— Book & Pay Online
Book in a Couple of Minutes
Bookings and payments are all taken here on the Northwood website.
- Pick your sessionsChoose Tuesdays, Saturdays or both, as many weeks as you like.
- Add your child's detailsBooking for brothers and sisters? Add them all in the same booking.
- Pay securely online£3.50 per child, per session. You'll get a confirmation, with an option to add the sessions to your calendar.
— Parents' Questions
Good to Know
Does my child need any athletics experience?
Not at all. Funetics is designed for complete beginners as well as children who already love sport.
Which session should we choose?
Tuesdays are fun, games-based sessions for all ages, a great place to start. Saturdays are more technical and split by age (4–7 and 8+), so they suit children who want to build on what they've learned. Plenty of children do both.
What should they wear and bring?
Comfortable sports clothes, trainers and a water bottle. On colder days, layers they can take off as they warm up.
Can parents stay and watch?
Yes, parents are welcome to stay and watch. You can also drop off and collect if you prefer.
Do sessions run in the school holidays?
Sessions currently run in school term time only. This term's last session is Saturday 19 December, and we'll be back in the new year. Holiday camps are on the way, and we'll confirm dates here as soon as they're set.
What if we can't make a session?
Refunds or credits aren't normally given for single sessions missed through holidays, other commitments or short-term illness. Full refunds are available if you cancel a block booking at least seven days before it starts, and we'll always consider longer-term injury or illness. If you need more flexibility, you can book week by week instead. See our refund policy for full details.
Are the coaches DBS checked?
Yes. All of our coaches are DBS checked and Funetics trained, and first aid is available on site.
I've got another question.
Email us at info@northwoodstadium.co.uk and we'll get back to you.
Ready to Train Like a Champion?
£3.50 a session, every Tuesday and Saturday from 3 November to 19 December. Book online, or email info@northwoodstadium.co.uk with any questions.