New Nordic Walking Adventures in the UK

Shine Sport Coaches took part in our first INWA Kids Nordic walking Coach Pilot course in Summer 2025 and it is wonderful that they are now up and running, engaging the younger generation in INWA Nordic Walking!

The well received and refined course, gives Sport Coaches, Teachers and Activity Leaders, experienced in working with children, INWA Certification as an INWA Children’s Nordic Walk Coach.

Over to Shine!

“Our new Nordic Walking adventures have become a highlight for the children on Forest Adventure at Shine Holiday Clubs! With poles in hand and lots of laughter, the children have loved learning a brand‑new skill and embracing the fun challenge of mastering something different.

Adam, who completed his INWA Children’s Nordic Walking Coach course in Summer 2025, has planned and delivered a brilliant mix of engaging, imaginative activities for them to try. Every walk is a mini adventure, and it’s added a wonderful spark of excitement, teamwork, and forest‑trail magic to their day even in the weather we've endured this February Half Term. 

We're excited to see where our Nordic Walking journey takes us at Shine, giving children new opportunities to try a new challenging sport across our clubs and schools we work with.”

Post course Mentoring is an important part of my role as INWA Lead For children and Teens Education and I look forward to meeting with Shine in a few weeks’ time to talk through their plans for taking INWA Nordic Walking into their Holiday Clubs and other Sport provision.

Our next INWA Children’s Nordic Walking Coach Course will be in Bristol, UK on Friday 3^rd July.

Katie Atkins

INWA Lead Children and Teens Education