We are a fun, friendly and competitive junior athletics club that always welcomes new members.
Our goal is to develop children to reach their full athletic potential.
QuadKids
8-11 (SCHOOL YEARS 3, 4 & 5)
Our QuadKids section is a perfect stepping stone which encompasses all the key aspects of athletics: endurance, speed, agility and strength.
U18
11-17 (SCHOOL YEARS 6-13)
Our U18 division offers specialist coaching in an athlete’s chosen discipline for Track & Field (sprinting, endurance, hurdles, high-jump, long-jump, triple-jump, javelin, shot put, and discus) and Cross Country.
Timetable
| Day | Time | Session | Age | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 6pm-7pm | Track & Field | QuadKids (8-11) | Ashdown Track |
| Monday | 7pm-8pm | Track & Field | U18 (12-17) | Ashdown Track |
| Thursday | 6pm-7pm | Track & Field | QuadKids (8-11) | Ashdown Track |
| Thursday | 7pm-8pm | Track & Field | U18 (12-17) | Ashdown Track |
| Saturday | 10am-11am | Track & Field | QuadKids (8-11) | Lockyer’s Middle School |
| Saturday | 11:30am-12:30am | Cross Country/ Squad Run | U18 (12-17) | Broadstone Rec |
Useful Information
Age groups in athletics are based on school years and are determined on an athlete’s date of birth on the 1st September. That makes it quite easy to check age groups. The complication comes that athletes move up an age group every 2 years at the start of the track and field season, which is usually March or April. To help understanding, we have built a little table to help everyone work out what age group every athlete will be in:
| School Year | Cross Country Competitions (except schools) | School Cross Country Competitions | Sportshall Competitions | Track & Field Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 4 | Under 11 | Year 4 | Under 11 | Under 11 |
| Year 5 | Under 11 | Year 5 | Under 11 | Under 11 |
| Year 6 | Under 11 | Year 6 | Under 11 | Under 13 |
| Year 7 | Under 13 | Minors | Under 13 | Under 13 |
| Year 8 | Under 13 | Juniors | Under 13 | Under 15 |
| Year 9 | Under 15 | Juniors | Under 15 | Under 15 |
| Year 10 | Under 15 | Intermediates | Under 15 | Under 17 |
| Year 11 | Under 17 | Intermediates | Under 17 | Under 17 |
| Year 12 | Under 17 | Seniors | Under 17 | Under 20 |
| Year 13 | Under 20 | Seniors | Under 20 | Under 20 |
Road races (e.g. parkruns and our Upton Summer Series) are less common for young athletes and there are no official rules about age groups for prizes. Each run therefore sets its own rules, which is usually, but not always, based on the age of the runner on the day of the event.
Price
Free
First 2 Sessions
£2
Session Fee
£18
Yearly Membership
How To Join
If your child interested in trying athletics or if you have any questions, please get in touch.