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Beach athletics is a winner

BEACH athletics could spread to other parts of the UK after proving a big hit in the South West of England.

This is the second summer that young athletes in the Weymouth area have been taught how to run, jump and throw on sand – and it’s proving to be hugely popular.

“Many children taking part in our sessions are receiving their first-ever proper athletics coaching and surprise themselves by how good they can get in the various disciplines with just some basic technique tuition and encouragement,” says Layla Hawkins, who helped found the Beach Fit initiative in Weymouth.

“Most kids are so hooked after just one session that they come back several times to develop their skills and improve their PBs, which we track for them. We have uncovered some really promising athletes who we hope will go on and star for the GB team in 2012 and beyond.”

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