Young Athletes Section
Run, Jump, Sprint, Throw
Discover athletics with Haywards Heath Harriers from School Year 5 onwards.
All Abilities Welcome
From newcomers to experienced competitors
Qualified Coaching
England Athletics qualified coaching in endurance running and track and Field disciplines
A Welcoming Community
Train, compete, and enjoy the sport together
Try Before Joining
Meet the club, the people, and experience some training sessions first!
Run
Middle Distance • Endurance • Relays • Cross Country
Jump
Long Jump • High Jump • Other Jumping Disciplines
Sprint
Speed • Technique • Relays
Throw
Shot • Javelin • Discus • Hammer
Sports Hall League
Indoor Competitive Fun
WSFRL
Junior races throughout the year
A place to discover athletics.
From Year 5 onwards.
No previous athletic experience necessary but we would love you to compete during the year.
Develop at their own pace.
Young athletes don't have to choose an event when they arrive. We help them experience different disciplines and discover what they enjoy.
Your First Trial Session: What To Expect
What Should My Child Wear?
Comfortable sports clothing and trainers are all they need to get started.
Do They Need Specialist Gear?
No. We'll provide the specialist equipment they need for the session.
Do They Need Previous Experience?
Absolutely not! Come along and try things out.
What Happens When We Arrive?
We'll let you know where to meet and introduce your child to the coaches and their group
Can We Try Before Joining?
Absolutely you can! Come along and try a couple of sessions before deciding whether Harriers is right for your child
What Do Our Young Athletes Learn?
Skills
Running, jumping and throwing technique
Fitness
Speed, strength, coordination and endurance
Confidence
Learning, improving and achieving
Teamwork
Training and competing alongside and against other young athletes
Ready To Join?
If your child enjoys their trial sessions, we'll provide everything you need and explain how to join.
Our Club Annual Membership Fee
Our junior annual club fee is £55
England Athletics Membership
For those 11 and over, you can also join England Athletics at the same time for £23 - this gives discount entry to races. Take a look at: https://www.englandathletics.org/take-part/athlete-registration/
Club Vest
You can pick up a club vest in your size at Wisdom Sports on South Road, Haywards Heath for c.£20 when you are ready to compete.
Application Form
We'll provide all this information to you and talk you through the application form when you are good and ready to join us.
The Practical Stuff
When Do We Train?
Tuesdays
6:00pm-7:00pm Young Athletes - School Years 5,6,7,& 8
7:00pm - 8:00pm Intermediate Athletes - School Years 9 & 10
Where?
In the Summer we meet and train on Whitemans Green in Cuckfield. In the Winter we meet and train at Warden Park School in Cuckfield.
Once a month we head to K2 to use the synthetic track, the throw cages and the fantastic jumping runways and pits.
Who coaches the children?
We have a number of England Athletics qualified coaches who specialise in key skills and have many years experience in working with junior athletes supported by a number of experienced club volunteers
Do the children specialise?
At Harriers we focus on the building of core athletic skills and providing the opportunity for our junior athletes to grow in multiple disciplines.
Are the children safe and supported?
The welfare of our young athletes comes first, with a designated club Welfare Officer and well-established safeguarding procedures.
When can I join?
We do currently have a waiting list of children who are keen to join the club. Come and try out and make sure the club is for you!
Want To Give Athletics A Go?
Just fill out the details in the form below and we will arrange a couple of trial sessions for you to try out the club and see if you have fun!
Harriers Enquiry Form
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