Athletics news
Athletics camps over the summer holidays
Throughout the sessions, each participant will get the chance to tryout many different events such as hurdling, javelin, high jump, long jump, relays and participate in mini-challenges and team games.
All equipment will be provided and whether you’re a complete beginner or a regular member of a sport club, you’ll be sure to enjoy this fun-filled athletics camp.
We are committed to encouraging people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to take part in our activities. Please speak to a member of staff regarding any specific requirements you have. If you/your child requires 1-2-1 assistance a family member/carer must remain and help.
Prices include a full programme of athletics and coaches who are highly skilled and motivated. Goody bags can be purchased for £3.
For 8 to 13 years old.
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Street athletics
On Monday 8th June, the West Leeds Street Athletics and Community Event took place at Wyther Park Road Community House in Armley. To find out more about the event please see the PDF attachment on the right hand side of the page.
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The city boasts two outdoor 400m synthetic eight lane tracks, based at John Charles Centre for Sport (South Leeds Stadium) and Leeds Metropolitan University (Carnegie Campus). Both offer full jumping and throwing facilities and are in receipt of a UKA Track Certificate for training and competition disciplines. John Charles Centre for Sport (South Leeds Stadium) also offers an indoor 75m synthetic six lane track with jumping and throwing facilities and an outdoor long throws area for shot, discus and hammer.
As well as boasting international standard facilities, Leeds is also renowned for its wealth of Athletic Clubs catering for Track & Field, Road Running, Fell Running and Cross Country. Highlights of the city’s extensive athletic development programme are listed overleaf.
Developing Schools
The annual primary schools Sportshall Athletics Challenge, developed with the city's School Sports Partnerships, involves approximately 120 schools (nearly 2,500 young athletes).
Developing Clubs
Weekly community clubs, based at John Charles Centre for Sport, Pudsey leisure centre and John Smeaton leisure centre, for 8 to 12 year olds provide a direct link to the cities junior athletics clubs. Similar community clubs are planned, based at schools and leisure centres across the city.
Track and field clubs throughout Leeds are also supported and are working towards Club Mark accreditation which recognises clubs who provide safe, effective and child friendly training conditions.
Developing Coaches
Qualified and experienced athletics coaches cover the city delivering school coaching programmes, after school athletics clubs and holiday scheme sessions.
Developing Disability Sport
There are specialist athletics sessions at John Charles Centre for Sport organised by Leeds City Athletics Club. On Tuesday evenings there are coaching sessions for athletes with a learning disability, whilst on a Thursday evening there is a specific session for wheelchair athletes.
Key Partnerships
- Leeds Schools and West Yorkshire Schools Athletic Association
- North of England Athletic Association and UK Athletics
- Sports Colleges and School Sports Co-ordinators
- Education Leeds
- Primary Care Trusts
- Leeds Metropolitan University
- Regional Development Co-ordinator
- West Yorkshire Sport
For further information on athletics within Leeds, please contact:
Paul Moseley
Athletics Development Officer
tel: (0113) 3950162
email: athletics@leeds.gov.uk