This is a fun indoor inter club competition for athletes in the Under 11 to Under 15 age groups. Minimum age on the day of the competition 8 years.
It is run on an adaptation of the standard outdoor events, using soft javelins and shot, standing long jump and triple jump, soft hurdles and running end to end in a Sportshall for the sprint events with a turning board at each end. At the end of each fixture there is a relay event which includes all sorts of fun activities for the younger age groups.
Take a look at this youtube video which gives you a taste of a Sportshall Competition
All standards of athletic ability are welcome and everyone will provide points for the club. There is also a good level of competition with an opportunity to represent the County in the Regional Championships and for the older age groups a possibility of reaching the national championships. Athletes must be club members to take part in this competition. Club t-shirts are provided.
The fixtures are held at Dawlish Leisure Centre and the Plymouth Life Centre
Dawlish Leisure Centre, Sandy Lane, Dawlish. EX7 0AF Tele; 01626 215620
Plymouth Life Centre, Mayflower Drive, Plymouth. PL2 3DG Tele; 01752 606900
Provisional Fixtures for 2019/20
- October 20th 2019 – Dawlish
- November 17th 2019 – Dawlish (11.00am start, incorporating Devon County Championships)
- February 2nd 2020 – Plymouth Life Centre
- February 23rd 2020 – Plymouth Life Centre
- March 15th 2020 – Dawlish
Regional Champs (U11 and U13/15) at Torbay, Saturday 21st March 2020
Devon Sportshall Timetable – Plymouth
Pre-registered Athletes should arrive 30 minutes before the start of the competition. Each fixture costs £3.00 and allows you to enter up to 3 events and a relay
Please email sportshall@exeterharriers.org.uk to enter for the 2019/2020 season. Please include the following details; Name of athlete, DOB, Age Group (as at 31.8.2019), U11/U13/U15, E A Number (if known), Parent’s name together with email and contact phone number.
Further details can be found at Devon Sportshall