Mini Athletics Canterbury and Thanet

Mini Athletics Canterbury and Thanet Fueling active imaginations & burning toddler energy!

✨ Unlocking Big Potential Through Little Steps! ✨Did you know that imaginative play is one of the most powerful tools fo...
25/09/2026

✨ Unlocking Big Potential Through Little Steps! ✨

Did you know that imaginative play is one of the most powerful tools for childhood development? 🧠💥

When children step into different themed worlds whether they're blasting off into space, exploring wild jungles, or becoming superhero athletes they aren't just having fun. They are:
🏃‍♂️ Building agility, balance and coordination
🤝 Learning teamwork and sharing
💡 Boosting creativity, confidence and problem-solving skills

At Mini Athletics, we take play to a whole new level! There truly is no other class like it. We combine using fundamental skills with wild imaginative themes, making every single session an adventure your little one won't stop talking about. 🏆🎉

Watching them burn off energy, make friends and beam with pride as they master new skills? That’s the ultimate parenting win. ❤️

👉 Curious to see the magic in action? Find your nearest venue today and let the adventures begin! Link in Bio

👶 BIG NEWS IN THE MINI ATHLETICS FAMILY! 👶From Monday 12th October to Sunday 18th October we are celebrating a very spec...
23/09/2026

👶 BIG NEWS IN THE MINI ATHLETICS FAMILY! 👶

From Monday 12th October to Sunday 18th October we are celebrating a very special new arrival: BABY GOGO! 🍼✨

Our mascot Gogo is super proud, but there is one small problem... he has never looked after a baby before, and he needs all the help he can get! 🙈

During their usual Mini Athletics sessions, our amazing Mini Athletes will be stepping up to support Gogo—running, jumping and throwing their way through a full week of baby duties! It is a big job and Gogo cannot do it alone. 💪🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

✨ This year, we are proud to be raising funds for Imagine This! ✨

Whether you are a parent, family member, friend, or supporter in the local community, everyone is welcome to help! Please consider sponsoring a Mini Athlete or making a donation to support this fantastic cause. Every single contribution makes a real difference!

👇 Sponsor a Mini Athlete or donate here:
https://get-involved.imaginethis.org.uk/fundraisers/MiniAthleticsCanterburyandThanet/baby-gogo

Please LIKE, SHARE, and SPREAD THE WORD to help us reach our target! ❤️🙌

🎅 Lace up your trainers for the Mini Athletics Fun Run with Santa! 🏃‍♂️✨Your chance to meet Santa this Christmas and com...
21/09/2026

🎅 Lace up your trainers for the Mini Athletics Fun Run with Santa! 🏃‍♂️✨

Your chance to meet Santa this Christmas and complete laps of the track. Every time your child passes the start line, don't forget to claim a sticker for your special festive record card and see if you can collect them all before time's up! This event is open to everyone, whether you're new to Mini Athletics or already part of the family. Help us welcome Santa with a Guard of Honour, join in the big Wake Up warm-up, and head to the podium at the end to collect a medal directly from Santa himself! Wear your favourite festive outfit, but please no Santa suits as there's only one real Santa.

📅 Date: Sunday 6th December at 2 PM
📍 Location: Invicta East Kent Athletics Track, Knight Avenue, Canterbury CT2 8QA 🎟️ Tickets: £10 per child | £5 per adult (All children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult)
👗 Dress Code: Dress festive! (Note: No Santa suits please there’s only one real Santa!)

👉 Grab your tickets today on Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mini-athletics-fun-run-with-santa-tickets-2001395199919?aff=oddtdtcreator

📧 Contact: Richard Mann | [email protected] | 07353788949

Unlock your child's athletic potential with the foundational skills that drive all sports!While other early childhood cl...
20/09/2026

Unlock your child's athletic potential with the foundational skills that drive all sports!

While other early childhood classes hyper-focus on a single game, we unlock complete athletic potential. We harness track and field foundations to supercharge agility, build core strength and ignite the confidence your child needs to excel in every sport, from football and tennis to gymnastics and rugby.

👟 Walker to 8 Years: Target specific movement for every developmental stage.
⚽ Multi-Sport Foundation: Develop broad physical skills
🎉 100% Fun: Energise young minds and bodies with active, high-energy games.

There is truly no program quite like it! 🏆

💬 Ready to leap in? Tap the link in bio to save your space.

No early specialisation. No repetitive single-skill drills. Just building children's confidence through foundational mov...
18/09/2026

No early specialisation. No repetitive single-skill drills. Just building children's confidence through foundational movement!

At Mini Athletics, we harness the core principles of track and field to teach the essential physical skills behind every sport. Designed specifically for children from walking age to 8 years old, we help your little one run faster, jump higher and move smarter.

Whichever sporting pathway they follow later in life, we give them the confidence and physical building blocks to succeed!

Classes are filling up quickly, secure your space today.

👉 Click the link in our bio to find your local venue.

Want your child to excel at any sport they choose? It all starts here! 🏃‍♂️✨Built on the foundations of track and field,...
16/09/2026

Want your child to excel at any sport they choose? It all starts here! 🏃‍♂️✨

Built on the foundations of track and field, we teach the core physical attributes speed, agility, balance and coordination that underpin every single sport on the planet.

From your toddler’s very first steps up to age 8, we build the physical foundation while keeping every session hugely fun! 🏅

Give your little one the athletic head start they deserve.

👇 Ready to join the fun?
Click the link in our bio to find your nearest class and book a taster session today!

What is Physical Literacy?It’s simple: giving kids the confidence and skills they need to enjoy physical activity for th...
11/09/2026

What is Physical Literacy?

It’s simple: giving kids the confidence and skills they need to enjoy physical activity for the rest of their lives.

When exercise feels like a fun game rather than a chore, children naturally fall in love with staying active. Mini Athletics makes movement joyous, inclusive and exciting from day one.

Because healthy habits started early last a lifetime.

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I heard these lyrics earlier this week and its resonated with every session we deliver! ​"And you bring me love and you ...
10/09/2026

I heard these lyrics earlier this week and its resonated with every session we deliver!

​"And you bring me love and you bring me joy..." 🎶

​That is everything we strive for in each session.

​We love the fundamentals - the running, the jumping, the throwing and watching your kids grow stronger and more confident every week.

​But nothing tops the feeling of seeing pure joy on a child's face when it all clicks. Watching them fall in love with movement is hands-down the best part of what we do.

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