Athletics provides one of the main focus sports at Shobnall. The venue is ideal, combining the full track and field facilities with the open parkland which is suitable for a gentle jog or a hard cross-country workout.
The local athletics club, Burton AC, base themselves at Shobnall and provide club membership and coaching for all ages and abilities of athlete. In addition to this, they stage a number of competitions throughout the summer.
Courses and coaching sessions are regularly organised for individuals or groups, with school holiday coaching courses proving to be a popular attraction. Likewise, work with the schools during school time gives the children an opportunity to be taught new athletic events, such as pole vault or sprinting out of blocks. This is also the perfect venue for school sports days. The track is available for anyone to use, from the international athlete to the casual fun runner. There’s no need to book as the facility is open every day apart from competition days.
The facilities include:
- An eight lane 400 metre floodlit synthetic track
- Two long/triple jump runways and sandpits
- Pole vault
- Practice area with discuss cage and shot circle
- Full field event facilities including high jump, hammer/discus and shot circles
- Officials room with P.A system
All track and field facilities are available for hire.
Uttoxeter Cross Country Race 16th September
Prices
- Adult Peak Price £2.85
- Adult Off Peak Price £2.05
- Child Peak price £2.05
- Child Off Peak Price £1.80
- Senior Citizen Price £2.05
- Leisure Pass 50% Off
- Equipment Hire £1.10 for use of showers
Season Tickets
12 or 6,3months unlimited use of the track*
- 12 Months - £148.20
- 6 Months - £74.10
- 3 Months - £37.05
*does not include times the track is booked for an event.