Main Junior Run, Jump & Throw Thursday Night Sessions
Our main Run, Jump & Throw session takes place weekly and is open to athletes aged 8 and above.
Session Time:
6:15pm – 7:15pm (please arrive in good time before the session begins)
Training Update – October Holiday 2026
Please note that there will be no training for the following groups during the October holiday period:
- Tuesday Sprint & RJT Group: Tuesday, 13th October 2026
- Thursday RJT Group: Thursday, 15th October 2026
- Neil’s Group will continue training as usual.
Training will resume as follows:
- Tuesday Group: Returns to Tweedbank on 20th October 2026
- Thursday Run, Jump and Throw (RJT): Returns on 22nd October 2026
Please note that from 22nd October, during the winter period, the Thursday junior group will be split:
- Competing juniors will continue training at the track. 6:15pm – 7:15pm
- Younger juniors will have the opportunity to train indoors at Gala Academy, at the earlier time of 5:30pm to 6:30pm.
If you have any questions, please speak to your coach.
- Track Fee:
£2 per session, payable weekly (cash or card accepted) - On arrival, all participants are required to pay the track fee and register with the admin team before joining the session.
- These sessions provide a comprehensive introduction to athletics, with juniors having the opportunity to develop skills across a wide range of track and field disciplines. Activities include:
- High Jump
- Long Jump
- Sprints
- Endurance Running
- Shot Put
- Javelin
- Hurdles
Our programme is designed to be engaging, inclusive, and supportive, helping young athletes build confidence, improve fitness, and enjoy all aspects of athletics.
Competition Opportunities
There are many events that the juniors can participate in see examples below:
- Represent Team Borders in the Forth Valley League. (Team Selection Only)
- Scottish Athletics U12superteams indoor at the emirates arena or outdoor various venues across Scotland
- Tweedbank open graded.
- National, district and local winter cross country
- Various Hill Races including the Junior Eildon Hill race on Saturday 20th June 2026
- Road and trail races.