Schools get a sprint start with free education programme ‘Starting Blocks’

17/05/17

In the build-up to the World Para Athletics Championships and IAAF World Championships London 2017, teachers across the UK can get their students involved in the summer’s biggest sporting event with the launch of a free education programme, Starting Blocks.

Designed to inspire, motivate and engage young people, Starting Blocks will provide free, curriculum-linked resources for teachers of pupils aged 5-14. All resources are specially designed to open young people’s eyes to new opportunities and experiences through classroom activities and whole-school ideas.

All new registrants before Friday May 26th will also stand a chance to win exciting school prizes:

• A visit from 6-time Paralympic champion David Weir CBE and the World Para Athletics Championship mascot Whizbee the Bee
• One of 150 Summer of World Athletics posters
• A signed limited edition ‘The Race Is On’ print

David Weir said: “It should be a fantastic summer of world-class sport at the championships and this offer is a great opportunity for schools to get involved, so make sure you sign up to Starting Blocks for a chance to win.”

For a chance to win and to find out more about Starting Blocks, click HERE.