Winning the gold medal for 1 - 7 year olds! Your child's lifelong love of being active starts here.
18/01/2026
👍🏻 As a parent you want to be able to trust the coach that you put in place. The one who is responsible not only for developing a love of sport and sharpening skills in your kids but also acts as a role model to them.
has been using his past experiences to really inspire and influence the kids in his academy and during the chat with & he was open and honest and came up with the perfect answer to why he is the perfect coach to help athletes learn.
🌟 Coaching is about guidance, passing on knowledge and building that trusting relationship. Hats off to Dwain he really is showing all these characteristics 👏
🎙️ Listen to the latest episode of ‘The Sports Parenting Playbook’ now! 🔗 link in bio
16/01/2026
🤯 Dealing with pressure in sport is one of the biggest hurdles. It takes a massive amount of character and resilience to do this.
🎙️ In the latest episode of ‘The Sports Parenting Playbook’ podcast & had an incredible conversation with about his career.
How he dealt with the pressure of being one of the fastest sprinters on the planet and what he may have done differently.
🙌 Drawing from the experience Dwain has setup the and is now inspiring the next generation of track and field stars and providing the support he wishes he had at his dizzying heights.
It’s a great episode and it’s out now to listen to and watch on all the usual players and YouTube.
🔗 LINK IN BIO
11/01/2026
⭐️ Are you considering franchising with us?
Well, personal experience goes a long way when it comes to the qualities of the people we look for.
who will soon be launching Mini Athletics in Lincoln, UK sat down with co-founder and highlighted his experience as a father for knowing why he will successful and enjoy his new career!
Are you interested in exploring franchising more? We have opportunities in 🇬🇧 & 🇺🇸. 🔗 LINK IN BIO FOR MORE
10/01/2026
As we wrap up it’s time to thank operations manager . Nothing is ever too much for Hannah and we realise how lucky we are to have her. What a legend!
09/01/2026
Whilst some of our HQ team are in 🇺🇸 with the sunshine at our 🇬🇧 franchisees will most likely be waking up to scenes like this and many school closures!
🚨 IMPORTANT INFORMATION 🚨
⚠️ Check with your local franchisee to find out if your class is still running - contact details can be found at miniathletics.com
⚠️ Only travel if it’s essential, if you must travel stay safe
Finally, practice those throwing skills. Remember that pointy arm, listen to that snowball and take aim! 3,2,1 THROW
Have fun and stay safe!
07/01/2026
A new episode of ‘The Sports Parenting Playbook’ - powered by Mini Athletics will be dropping on Friday. It features an interesting chat with who is the author of ‘Take Back The Game’ How money and mania are ruining kids sports - and why it matters.
Check out this must listen to episode on Friday.
🔗 LINK IN BIO to subscribe and be notified of its release.
06/01/2026
Can you make one impossible shot?
If you are at this weekend collecting your race bib the come and chat to us at stand 201 about Mini Athletics franchising and see if you can make our ‘one impossible shot’
We are looking for determined people to start a Mini Athletics business in America 🇺🇸
06/01/2026
❄️ Winter is in full flow but we can’t help looking forward to the summer!
We have always marked June on the calendar for two BIG reasons
📊 The annual franchisee conference
⭐ Mini Athletics Superstar Event
Two amazing days that bring together our franchisees and Mini Athletes from around the country…and soon from around the world 🇺🇸
This summer will be extra special as we celebrate a BIG milestone!
Whilst you wait for the details here are some photos from both events of past years.
03/01/2026
Training day for new franchisees at Orlando, Florida 🇺🇸
Meet the new faces in Mike (North Orlando) and Priyaa and Shashank (Raleigh).
Exciting times ahead and what a way to kick off 2026!! 🎉
02/01/2026
Next week “normal” life resumes for most parents in the UK. That means a return to school.
You may now be looking ahead to February school holidays and planning your childcare. Look no further than Mini Athletics holiday clubs.
With a focus on sports, wellness and crafts it’s a great mix of activities to keep your children safe and happy.
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In 2016, Mini Athletics was created by Kirk Bowyer, a strength and conditioning coach for elite athletes and Clare Bowyer, a primary school teacher (PE specialist).
Kirk has worked with many professional athletes from tennis players to formula one racing drivers. He has also worked with some of Great Britain’s most talented sporting juniors (in a wide range of sports, including athletics) to improve performance through physical training.
Clare has a wealth of experience as a primary school teacher. As well as being a physical education specialist, she has spent much of her career educating the early years.
When Kirk and Clare’s first child reached two years old, they were keen for him to participate in a class that met both of their goals. Kirk was keen to enhance athleticism/sporting participation and Clare wanted him to build his confidence, social and cognitive skills. Therefore, they co-created Mini Athletics!
Kirk and Clare quickly started their pilot franchise in Cambridge and Saffron Walden! The pilot was amazingly successful! This photo was from the first EVER Mini Athletics photo shoot.....
Due to the success of the pilot, Mini Athletics started to quickly grow....
In July 2017, Kirk and Clare awarded the Cambridge and Saffron Walden franchise to one of the children’s parents, Hayley Jackson. She was a teacher on maternity leave and wanted a better work/life balance.
They then strengthened the Mini Athletics UK team with the addition of Operations Director, Andy Cornelius. Andy has worked in elite sport and private practice Physiotherapy for many years including Chelsea FC. As a father himself, he understands how modern lifestyles can cause children to live sedentary lives without learning the fundamental movement skills for sport.
Kirk and Clare had enquiries from potential franchisees during their pilot year. However, they were adamant that their franchise model was of the highest ethical standards and needed to be proven before expanding. However, after proving the model they awarded franchises to the following:
Peterborough and Huntingdon (Jamie Gilbert)
West Surrey (Emma and Mark Hadley)
Farnham and Farnborough (Andy Cornelius)
In February 2018, the network of franchises grew further with the addition of:
East Berkshire and Camberley (Lucy Keen and Nicky Leader)
South East London (Alexie Williams)
Ilford, Woodford and Barking (Noman Ahmed)
We strongly believe that by familiarising children to sport at the youngest possible age creates a life long positive behaviour trait. In addition, by introducing them to athletic skills i.e. learning to run, jump and throw, they enhance their competency and therefore confidence in all sports. Our classes also have a hugely positive atmosphere that gives children a fantastic introduction to sport. This is why we are making a difference to the lives of children.We cannot wait to welcome your Mini Athlete!
