Mini Athletics Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire

Unlocking Potential Through Play: Building Confident Movers for Life

At MiniAthletics, we believe in more than just getting kids moving—we’re nurturing a lifelong love of activity, confidence, and connection through expertly crafted sessions that put fun and fundamentals first. Designed for children from walking age right up to their 8th birthday, our sessions are bursting with energy, discovery, and development.

From the moment those tiny feet step through our doors, something special begins. Our mission is to deliver a joyful introduction to movement that builds children’s physical literacy—the foundation for all sport and physical activity—through play, imagination, and purposeful movement.

Our sessions are where little ones learn to run, jump, throw, and move with purpose, all while growing essential social and cognitive skills. The twist? We do it through weekly themes filled with storytelling, characters, and even dress-up adventures. One week they may be racing through space as astronauts, the next they’re jungle explorers leaping over logs and swinging from imaginary vines.

And here’s what truly sets MiniAthletics apart: you’re invited to stay and witness the magic unfold. Parents and caregivers remain part of the experience—watching, encouraging, and celebrating the big little wins. It’s a powerful opportunity to bond, cheer on your child’s milestones, and deepen relationships in a positive, nurturing environment.

The Science of Movement: Why Early Athleticism Matters

Why is it so vital to move well, and move early? The research is clear: the early years of life (particularly ages 0–8) are a golden window for developing the motor skills, body awareness, balance, and coordination that form the foundation of physical competence.

Children who develop these core movement patterns early are not only more likely to stay active as they grow, but they also tend to be more confident, resilient, and successful in a wide range of activities—from the classroom to the playground to the sports field.

Rather than channelling kids into a single sport too early, MiniAthletics offers something far more powerful: multilateral development. That means no early specialization, no pressure to “pick a path.” Instead, we introduce children to a broad base of movement patterns—running, jumping, throwing, balancing, chasing, reacting—that can later transfer to any sport or physical activity.

Specializing in one sport too early has been shown to lead to burnout, overuse injuries, and a higher likelihood of quitting altogether. But giving kids access to a movement-rich environment—like the ones we create—builds adaptable athletes who can turn their hand to anything they choose, whether it’s football, gymnastics, dance, swimming, or simply thriving in everyday life.

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Physical Literacy: The Hidden Superpower Behind Every Confident Kid

Physical literacy is more than just “being sporty.” It’s the confidence, competence, and motivation to be active throughout life. When children feel capable and successful in how they move, they’re more likely to stay engaged—not just in sports, but in school, in friendships, and in future challenges that require self-belief and perseverance.

Our sessions are carefully designed to support all four domains of physical literacy:
- Physical – developing fundamental movement skills like agility, balance, and coordination
- Cognitive – learning patterns, understanding space, following instructions
- Social – working as a team, taking turns, sharing success
- Emotional – building confidence, resilience, and joy through achievement

Every child, every week, leaves our classes a little stronger, a little braver, and a lot more inspired.

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It’s Not Just a Class—It’s a Launchpad for Life

At MiniAthletics, movement is the medium, but the message is far bigger. Through the rhythm of play, repetition, and imaginative storytelling, we help children:
- Discover their abilities and celebrate their progress
- Engage their imagination in physical challenges
- Learn to handle success and failure in healthy, positive ways
- Build strong bonds with parents and caregivers who are present, engaged, and proud

Our coaches are energetic, empathetic, and expertly trained in both physical literacy and early childhood development. Every session is crafted to spark joy while subtly building the skills that lay the groundwork for a healthy, active, and confident life.

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Why Parents Love Us

The most common feedback we hear? “I wish this had existed when I was a kid!”

Parents love our classes because they see their child blossom. Not just physically, but socially and emotionally. They witness new friendships form, confidence soar, and most of all—they get to be there for those beautiful breakthroughs. It’s not drop-and-go; it’s lean-in and grow together.

Plus, our weekly themed adventures mean there’s always something new to discover. Pirate week, superhero training, Olympic challenges—we keep things fresh, creative, and delightfully unpredictable.

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Join the Movement That’s Changing Childhood for the Better

Whether you have a wobbly toddler taking their first steps into sport, or a seven-year-old bursting with energy and imagination, MiniAthletics welcomes them with open arms and endless encouragement.

This is not about being the fastest or the strongest. It’s about helping every child discover that they can move, they can grow, and they can shine, all on their own terms.

So if you believe in setting strong foundations over chasing trophies, in building character as well as coordination, and in celebrating effort just as much as achievement, MiniAthletics is ready to run, jump, and throw alongside you.

Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire's Classes

Alloway Primary School

Doonholm Rd, Ayr, KA7 4QQ ·, GB

Class Times Dates Cost Availability  
Didee Athletes
2 - 3½ Years
Sunday
9:00am - 9:45am
Alloway
Rolling
£7.5 per session Spaces Limited Taster Book Now
Little Athletes
3½ - 5 Years
Sunday
9:45am - 10:30am
Alloway
Rolling
£7.5 per session Spaces Limited Taster Book Now
Little Athletes
3½ - 5 Years
Sunday
10:30am - 11:15am
Alloway
Rolling
£7.5 per session No Spaces Full Join Waiting List
We’re sorry, this class is fully booked but join our waiting list and we’ll let you know when spaces are available!
Mini Athletes
5 - 7 Years
Sunday
11:15am - 12:00pm
Alloway
Rolling
£7.5 per session Spaces Available Taster Book Now

Cumnock Town Hall

62 Glaisnock St, Cumnock, KA18 1BY, GB

Class Times Dates Cost Availability  
Teeny Athletes
Walking - 2 years
Thursday
3:00pm - 3:45pm
Cumnock Town Hall
Rolling
£7.5 per session No Spaces Full Join Waiting List
We’re sorry, this class is fully booked but join our waiting list and we’ll let you know when spaces are available!
Didee Athletes
2 - 3½ Years
Thursday
3:45pm - 4:30pm
Cumnock Town Hall
Rolling
£7.5 per session Spaces Available Taster Book Now
Little Athletes
3½ - 5 Years
Thursday
4:30pm - 5:15pm
Cumnock Town Hall
Rolling
£7.5 per session Spaces Available Taster Book Now
Mini Athletes
5 - 7 Years
Thursday
5:15pm - 6:00pm
Cumnock Town Hall
Rolling
£7.5 per session Spaces Available Taster Book Now

Marr College

Marr College, Dundonald Rd, Troon, South Ayrshire, KA10 7AB, GB

Class Times Dates Cost Availability  
Little Athletes
3½ - 5 Years
Saturday
9:00am - 9:45am
Marr College
Rolling
£7.5 per session No Spaces Full Join Waiting List
We’re sorry, this class is fully booked but join our waiting list and we’ll let you know when spaces are available!
Didee Athletes
2 - 3½ Years
Saturday
9:45am - 10:30am
Marr College
Rolling
£7.5 per session Spaces Limited Taster Book Now
Little Athletes
3½ - 5 Years
Saturday
10:30am - 11:15am
Marr College
Rolling
£7.5 per session Spaces Available Taster Book Now
Mini Athletes
5 - 7 Years
Saturday
11:15am - 12:00pm
Marr College
Rolling
£7.5 per session Spaces Limited Taster Book Now

Mearns Kirk Church

Mearns Road, Glasgow, G77 5BU, GB

Class Times Dates Cost Availability  
Teeny Athletes
Walking - 2 years
Wednesday
3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mearns Kirk
Rolling
£7.5 per session No Spaces Full Join Waiting List
We’re sorry, this class is fully booked but join our waiting list and we’ll let you know when spaces are available!
Didee Athletes
2 - 3½ Years
Wednesday
3:45pm - 4:30pm
Mearns Kirk
Rolling
£7.5 per session Spaces Limited Taster Book Now
Little Athletes
3½ - 5 Years
Wednesday
4:30pm - 5:15pm
Mearns Kirk
Rolling
£7.5 per session Spaces Available Taster Book Now
Mini Athletes
5 - 7 Years
Wednesday
5:15pm - 6:00pm
Mearns Kirk
Rolling
£7.5 per session Spaces Available Taster Book Now

Morton Hall, Newmilns

Morton Hall Main St, Newmilns, KA16 9DJ, GB

Class Times Dates Cost Availability  
Teeny Athletes
Walking - 2 years
Monday
9:45am - 10:30am
Newmilns
Rolling
£5 per session Spaces Available Taster Book Now
Didee Athletes
2 - 3½ Years
Monday
10:15am - 11:00am
Newmilns
Rolling
£7.5 per session Spaces Available Taster Book Now

Stewarton area centre

8 Avenue Street, Kilmarnock, KA3 5AP, GB

Class Times Dates Cost Availability  
Little Athletes
3½ - 5 Years
Tuesday
4:00pm - 4:45pm
Stewarton Area Centre
Rolling
£7.5 per session Spaces Available Taster Book Now
Mini Athletes
5 - 7 Years
Tuesday
4:45pm - 5:30pm
Stewarton Area Centre
Rolling
£7.5 per session Spaces Available Taster Book Now

Troon scouts group

Troon 28th Ayrshire scouts group, St Meddans Street, Troon, KA10 6JX, GB

Class Times Dates Cost Availability  
Didee Athletes
2 - 3½ Years
Tuesday
1:30pm - 2:15pm
Troon Ayrshire scouts group - walking - 3.5
Rolling
£7.5 per session Spaces Available Taster Book Now

West Kilbride Village Hall

1 Arthur Street, West Kilbride, KA23 9EN, GB

Class Times Dates Cost Availability  
Teeny Athletes
Walking - 2 years
Monday
1:00pm - 1:45pm
West Kilbride Village Hall
Rolling
£5 per session No Spaces Full Join Waiting List
We’re sorry, this class is fully booked but join our waiting list and we’ll let you know when spaces are available!
Didee Athletes
2 - 3½ Years
Monday
1:30pm - 2:15pm
West Kilbride Village Hall
Rolling
£7.5 per session Spaces Limited Taster Book Now
Little Athletes
3½ - 5 Years
Monday
4:00pm - 4:45pm
West Kilbride Village Hall
Rolling
£7.5 per session Spaces Available Taster Book Now
Mini Athletes
5 - 7 Years
Monday
4:45pm - 5:30pm
West Kilbride Village Hall
Rolling
£7.5 per session Spaces Available Taster Book Now

Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire's Holiday Clubs

Alloway Primary School

Doonholm Rd, Ayr, KA7 4QQ ·, GB

Holiday Club Start Date Days Cost Availability  
Summer Holiday Club 22nd July 2025 Tue, Wed & Thu £75
(or £30/day)
Spaces Spaces Book Now

Barassie Primary School

Burnfoot Ave, Troon, South Ayrshire, KA10 6RQ, GB

Holiday Club Start Date Days Cost Availability  
Summer Holiday Club 29th July 2025 Tue, Wed & Thu £75
(or £30/day)
Spaces Spaces Book Now

Are you joining for the first time?

If you’re new to Mini Athletics, your first course booking will require a one off joining fee which includes a Mini Athletics vest and a PB card.

 

Where we train

Alloway Primary School
Doonholm Rd
Ayr
KA7 4QQ ·

Use Main car park, access to building can be found either at main entrance or via side fire exit, located at back of car park to left of building. if fire exit isn't open please use main school entrance.

Cumnock Town Hall
62 Glaisnock St
Cumnock
KA18 1BY

Free parking in car park entrance directly opposite Jet Fuel station or surrounding streets. Enter building at town hall main entrance.

Marr College
Marr College
Dundonald Rd
Troon
South Ayrshire
KA10 7AB

Classes located in large games hall, next to the main building. Parking available at site, make way between main building and sports hall complex, entrance located on the right.

Mearns Kirk Church
Mearns Road
Glasgow
G77 5BU

There are two car parks, if possible please park at top car park next to church, to allow for less able attendees of the church hall, access to lower car park.
There is also disabled parking in the lower car park next to the hall building.
Toilets available on site.

Morton Hall, Newmilns
Morton Hall Main St
Newmilns
KA16 9DJ

Parking available on street outside building or in carpark that is 2 min walk to venue.

Stewarton area centre
8 Avenue Street
Kilmarnock
KA3 5AP

Parking available at centre

Troon scouts group
Troon 28th Ayrshire scouts group
St Meddans Street
Troon
KA10 6JX

Parking on site or on streets near by. Hall upstairs through main doors.

West Kilbride Village Hall
1 Arthur Street
West Kilbride
KA23 9EN

Limited street parking and community centre car park near by, disabled bays outside venue.

Meet the Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire Team

In my youth a 100m and 200m sprinter that has always and will always have a love for athletics, as I know the amazing benefits its brings and without it you honestly cant have any sports, athletics is in everything. Head Amazineer eager to share my knowledge to students and recruits alike, working with kids is everything because they are our future. I am also an STA Award trained swimming coach and have enjoyed this profession for the several years, teaching babies up to preschool toddlers how to swim. My amazing wife Karen and daughter Elodie, who you will see at classes, have been supportive and inspirational in my career choices, and I couldn’t be prouder of them. Oh, and can’t forget to mention Nala the goofball rottweiler that has found her way into all our hearts making up the Walker clan.

Current Vacancies

We have 1 open vacancy.

Mini Athletics Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire

Join the Team at Mini Athletics Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire!    Do you like working with children? Are you enthusiastic, energetic and confident? Do you want to inspire young children to enjoy a life long love of being active? Would you like to be part of an exciting children's sports coaching business?


Contact Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire

If you have any questions or would like any further information, please feel free to get in touch.

awalker@miniathletics.com
07561161636

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