Juniors (school years 5 to 13)
There are four age groups for Juniors: under 12’s, under 14’s, under 18’s and under 20’s. For information on all age groups, please see here.
We have a thriving junior section. Aspiring young runners, jumpers and throwers are developed throughout their time as a junior at the club – from the age of 10/11, or from whatever age they join, right through to making the transition to seniors.
We are committed to providing an environment that is welcoming to all, is a fun, positive environment for athletes, volunteers & parents and we support the physical, emotional and social development of all our members. This is especially true for our juniors for whom the club provides experienced, qualified coaches who deliver high quality training sessions, focusing on athlete’s individual development.
WSEH is a competitive athletic club; the value of being a member is the opportunity to be able to train and compete.
- Training is at the twice weekly sessions at club training nights (Tuesday & Thursday evenings, from 6pm), plus additional sessions that specialist training groups have, i.e. another evening in the week or at the weekend.
- NB: If your child has other sporting/recreational commitments which clash with athletics training, you will need to consider this before progressing joining.
- Training regularly ensures athletes will develop and improve. They will also have positive interactions with other athletes and make new friends. We have also found that they enjoy the confidence and focus resulting from training and competing.
- Because there is an investment in time by our coaches to develop athletes, we believe that competing for the club, alongside the opportunity to train, is the return on that investment.
- Competing for the club, will mean at league matches on Saturdays or Sundays, during the summer season (which is April to September.) Middle distance runners will also compete in road racing and cross country during the winter season (October to March).
- By both training and competing on a regular basis, athletes will fully develop their potential. By doing this, athletes will give themselves the opportunity to compete in a wider range of competitions such as school, county, regional and national championships – see here and below.
NB: for children in school years 5&6, they will be under 12s. We compete in leagues for under 14s, under 16s and under 18s (and under 20s), however under 12s can compete in open meetings throughout the year.
Club training nights are on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, at Thames Valley Athletic Centre in Eton, from 6pm, Some training groups start later and some have additional sessions on other days, either at Thames Valley Athletic Centre or at other locations across the area. For more information on training, please see here.
Individual development of athletes is very important to us and we use trials to find the most appropriate training group for the athlete. The process for joining starts initially with a general trial. The purpose of an initial general trial is two-fold:
- 1. For parents/athletes to ‘get a feel’ for the club, the environment, the training, etc, to see if they like it.
- 2. For the club to assess athlete’s ability/potential, speed/fitness levels, their attitude & their receptiveness to coaching/training.
New members are always welcome. If you have a child who would like to come along for a trial, please send an email to membership-enquiries@wseh.co.uk and someone from the club will contact you. Please see here.
With regard to competing, we view athletic competitions as a priority for our athletes to both enjoy competing for the club in team-based events and to be a key part of their own development.
The club provides opportunities for juniors to compete throughout the whole calendar year. In the summer competition year, (1st April to 30th September), this is mainly track & field and in the winter competition year, (1st October to 31st March), this includes road running, cross country and indoor track & field. The club therefore races all year round, so for many members who are runners, they have a 12-month competition year to race and compete for the club. For more information on competitions, please see here.
Because athletics is a sport that rewards achievement and improvement, through the setting and beating of personal bests, all juniors have the opportunity to improve and we encourage and support every individual to reach potentially higher levels. Many of our juniors have gone on to achieve county, regional, national and even international representation.
Read Clemmie’s story here.
Read Lilianne’s story here.
Read Jess Hatch’s story here.
Read Rachel’s story here.
Read Luke’s story here.
Read Jodie’s story here.
Read about Michael here.
Read Otis’ story here.
Read Ava’s story here.
Read Jake’s story here.
Read Zoë’s story here.
Read Ella’s story here.
Read about our up and coming under 15s here.
Read about our up and coming under 17s here.
Read about our up and coming under 20s here.
Read about our summer 2025 track & field team success here.
Read about our summer 2025 championships success for individual athletes here.
We are in a really lucky position that we’ve got an amazing facility and we are incredibly honoured to have amazing alumni – there isn’t a European Championships, World Championship or Olympic Games going by without any of the club’s athletes competing. That acts as an incredible inspiration to some of the juniors. We are small enough and local enough that they get access to these stars of the sport and it can act as a real point of engagement for them with elite athletes
Nick Pearson, chairman
“My coach is very encouraging and it gives me the opportunity to run for my own enjoyment and improvement”
An athlete
“I feel really lucky to be part of Windsor Slough Eton & Hounslow Athletic Club, having the support of so many great coaches and team managers and getting the chance to compete at high-level competitions alongside amazing athletes and friends”
An athlete
“We have been really impressed with the support and attention that you have given to our daughter so far and really look forward to seeing her progression”
A parent
“He absolutely loves the training, he is very happy with his coaches, the club and all those he trains with. He’s enjoyed this season and all the opportunities to compete. Thank you!“
A parent
“My son joined one of the sprint squads, having previously run for a local running club. I cannot speak highly enough of this athletics club, he has grown in confidence over the last 6 months and has fallen in love with athletics again. This is all down to the superb coaching and fantastic atmosphere at the club”
A parent
“Thank you, he is definitely making progress and his coach is great and the whole group is really supportive – he loves going“
A parent
“Thank you, really appreciate all the encouragement from his coaches, he has come a long way under your guidance“
A parent
I was so impressed, from the very first moment when you welcomed us we felt in very good hands, then the warm up and the training, it looked really good. The discipline and professionalism, was incredible, all the athletes behaved so greatly and to see so many with such great skills. My son was really happy and he mentioned how some of the athletes were so sociable with him and let him feel welcome. I am also pleased to see that my son will be surrounded by athletes with such great skills and capabilities so he can set his mind to learn the techniques and improve
A parent
