Javelin Development Term — Ages 12–13

Turn good foundations into consistent performance.
Build a repeatable run-up, sharper hit positions and age-appropriate cues to progress with confidence.

Who it’s for

• Boys & girls 12–13 with basic javelin experience

• Moving beyond transition/turbo and ready for technical refinement + speed

What they’ll develop (this term)

• Run-up rhythm & speed: approach markers, efficient crossovers, posture

• Impulse step & block leg: timing, bracing, safe force transfer

• Release mechanics: spear alignment, arm path, whip & follow-through

• Competition skills: routines, fouls vs fair, runway behaviors

• Physical capacities: core stiffness, hip–shoulder separation, landing strength

• Auxiliary tools: medicine balls, underweight implements

Term details

• When: Monday, 4:30pm, 13/10/25 - 15/12/25 (10 weeks)

• Where: WA Athletics Stadium

• Coach: Emma Kempson

• Program Coordinator: Morgan Ward

• Group size: Max 10–12 athletes

What’s included

• Weekly technical theme with simple home drills

• Video feedback snapshots and cue notes

• Progress checks: approach rhythm, block timing, release quality

• End-of-term summary with next-step recommendations

Bring

Runners/spikes (optional), water bottle, hat and javelins

Pathway

Transition → Development → Performance/Competition → Squad/Pathway.

Price

$250 for 10 weeks (siblings –10%). Limited places.