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.
Parent Volunteers
HELPERS WANTED
Our Junior division can’t run without volunteers and we depend on parents to step up and help out. By volunteering, you ensure the members of Poole Runners Juniors have to opportunity to be healthy, active and sociable.
Timetable
| Day | Time | Session | Age | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 6pm-7pm | Track & Field | QuadKids (8-11) | Ashdown Track |
| Monday | 6:30pm-7:30pm | Track & Field | U18 (12-17) | Ashdown Track |
| Thursday | 6pm-7pm | Track & Field | QuadKids (8-11) | Ashdown Track |
| Thursday | 6:30pm-7:30pm | 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
| 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.