Mini Athletics Colchester and Chelmsford

08/10/2026

🏃‍♀️ Why does play matter so much?

For children, play isn’t just fun. It’s how they learn about their bodies, their environment and what they’re capable of.

Running, jumping, balancing, throwing, climbing, crawling and chasing all help children develop the fundamental movement skills they need to take part in sport and stay active as they grow.

At Mini Athletics, we use play as the starting point. Children can explore movement, have fun, make mistakes, try again and build confidence — without worrying about being the “best”.

Because when children enjoy being active, they’re much more likely to keep moving. ❤️

Play first. Skills follow. Confidence grows.

07/10/2026

Hi Everyone! Charity week is nearly here! 👋👋
Please help us meet our target! We are currently on nearly £2000 which is an incredible effort with 10 days still to go until charity week officially starts!
Remember, we are raising money for the amazing charity, 'Imagine This' who support and do incredible things for seriously ill children!
So, during our special Charity Week, our amazing little athletes will be stepping in to help Gogo learn all about looking after his new baby! 👶💛
From Monday 12th – Sunday 18th October, we’ll have lots of fun, baby-themed activities and challenges for the children to get involved with — all while learning about kindness, caring and helping others. 🥰

Follow the link below to donate now!!

https://get-involved.imaginethis.org.uk/fundraisers/michaelsmith/mini-athletics-colchester-and-chelmsford-charity-week

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05/10/2026

⭐Did you know?⭐
We take our Mini Athletic sessions into Schools and Nurseries.
If you, or anyone you know, works in a primary school or nursery, head over to our website to get more information on what we can offer you.
https://www.miniathletics.com/schools/
https://www.miniathletics.com/preschools/
For all information about our public classes, please join our mailing list - http://eepurl.com/iEK-CM
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04/10/2026

🎀💗 THE WAIT IS OVER… BABY GOGO IS A GIRL! 👶🏃‍♀️💕

On your marks… get set… IT’S A GIRL! 🩷🎉

The secret is finally out, and our Mini Athletics family is growing! 🥹💖

Same team… just a different colour! 🩷✨

Join us for charity week from October 12th to help Gogo look after his baby ! 🏃‍♀️👶🍼

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04/10/2026

We have some very exciting news… our Mini Athletics mascot Gogo has become a dad!🥹🍼
There’s just one little problem… Gogo has absolutely NO idea how to look after a baby! 😂🙈
So, during our special Charity Week, our amazing little athletes will be stepping in to help Gogo learn all about looking after his new baby! 👶💛
From Monday 12th – Sunday 18th October, we’ll have lots of fun, baby-themed activities and challenges for the children to get involved with — all while learning about kindness, caring and helping others. 🥰
And the best bit? We’ll be raising money for Imagine This, helping us support a fantastic cause while having lots of fun along the way! 💙
So get ready for a week of baby Gogo adventures, athletics, giggles and fundraising! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️👶
Let’s see if our little athletes can teach Gogo everything he needs to know about being a dad! 😂💙
📅 Monday 12th – Sunday 18th October
💙 Charity: Imagine This
Sponsor forms are being handed out during classes as we speak! 👀✨
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03/10/2026

At Mini Athletics we are always looking at ways to get more children into sport as this is at the heart of what we do and why we do it 😍🏃‍♀️🏃
We want to create a community full of children who LOVE running around and having fun in a controlled and inclusive environment ⭐
We are now actively on the look out for new venues and new ways to expand our community - if you own a venue, work in a school/nursery or you have any other ideas, please get in touch with us!
And with exciting news on new venues coming soon, please make sure to join our mailing list to be the first to find out where this is👀📲
http://eepurl.com/iEK-CM
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02/10/2026

🎅Get ready for the most magical workout of the year… our MINI ATHLETICS SANTA FUNRUN! 🏃‍♂️🎄
After an amazing first event last year, we are BACK! 🎉
We are so EXCITED to ANNOUNCE that bookings are now OPEN!🎅
📍Northern Gateway in Colchester!
📅Saturday 5th December
🕗 13:45 -14:45
Your child will run around a track, collecting stickers and seeing how far they can run, all while Santa joins them! 🎅🏃‍♀️🏃
With presents and a few hidden surprises, this will definitely be an event not to miss!
There are lots of events at Christmas time where you get to meet Santa, but this is the only one where your child gets to run WITH SANTA! Oh, and adults go free so you get to run too!
With a time limit of 20 minutes, this event is perfect for little ones to jog around with Santa as well as older children looking to see how far they can run!
Follow the link below to book your place now - we expect tickets to go fast so book now to not miss out! 🔗
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1998433833392...
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01/10/2026

Hi Everyone! Charity week is nearly here! 👋👋

Please help us meet our target! We are currently on nearly £2000 which is an incredible effort with 10 days still to go until charity week officially starts!
Remember we are raising money for the amazing charity, 'Imagine This' who support and do incredible things for seriously ill children!
Follow the link below to donate now!!

I'm raising money for Imagine This, a cause close to my heart and would love your support!

01/10/2026

📍 FIND YOUR NEAREST MINI ATHLETICS CLASS! 🏃‍♀️💨
We know weekends are busy, so we’ve made it easier to find a Mini Athletics class that fits around your family! ❤️
We have 4 fantastic venues across Colchester & Chelmsford, with classes running every weekend for our mini athletes. 🎉
🏃‍♂️ SATURDAYS
📍 Shrub End Social Centre, Colchester
📍 Chelmer Village Hall, Chelmsford
🏃‍♀️ SUNDAYS
📍 Abberton & Langenhoe Village Hall
📍 Langton Hall, Chelmsford
Wherever you join us, your child will get to run, jump, throw, balance, climb, learn and PLAY — all while developing the fundamental movement skills that build physical literacy and confidence for life. 🌟
Our classes are designed to help children:
💪 Build confidence
🏃 Develop movement skills
👂 Listen & follow instructions
🤝 Make friends
❤️ Fall in love with being active
So whether you're in Colchester, Chelmsford or somewhere in between, there’s a Mini Athletics session ready and waiting! 🙌
📍 Which venue is closest to you?
Come and join the Mini Athletics family! 🏃‍♂️🎉
🔗 Link in bio to book your class now
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30/09/2026

We’re expanding our after-school clubs! 🎉
Due to popular demand, we’re looking to partner with more schools to deliver our fun, engaging after-school sessions. With our growing team, we’re ready to bring even more high-energy, imaginative sports programmes to new locations 🏫⚽️✨
Are you a school looking to offer more activity choices for your pupils? Look no further — we handle everything from planning to delivery, making it completely hassle-free for your staff 🙌
Our sessions focus on building confidence, developing fundamental skills, and keeping children active through creative, themed activities that they love 🏃‍♂️🎨
Interested in working with us? Get in touch today to find out more 📩 See less