Venue

Northwood Stadium, Keelings Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6PA

Pay & Display Parking fee as May 2024: Up to 3 Hours £1.50 : Up to 24 Hours £8


Dates

2025 Saturday 1st November 12-2.30pm
Saturday 6th December 12-2.30pm
2026 Saturday 7th March 12-2.30pm
Saturday 18th April 12-2.30pm


Hurdle Specifications

Age groups as per 2025 Indoor and Outdoor Season

U15 G (75m@2'6" - 76.2cm) 13 or 14yrs of age on 31st August 2026
B (80m@2'9" - 84cm)
U17 G (80m@2'6" - 76.2cm) 15 or 16yrs of age on 31st August 2026
B (100m@3'0" - 91.4cm)
U20 L (100m@2'9" - 84cm) 17yrs or over on 31st August 2025 but under 20yrs on 31st December 2026
M (110m@3'3" - 99cm)
Seniors M (110m@3'6" - 106.7cm) At least 20yrs of age on 31st December 2026
300/400mH All ages for technique training indoors & outdoors (weather permitting)

Hurdlers should be of reasonable club standard

Proposed Age group changes :- WEF April 2026

The current age groups – categories in which young athletes currently compete – are to be revised. From April 1, 2026, when young athletes will compete in the following age groups :-

U12 : U14 : U16 : U18 These new age groups will replace the existing U13, U15 and U17 groupings.

The proposed changes will not impact on the Academy approach during the 2025-2026 series. Unfortunately the Academy cannot accommodate U12 category athletes.


Facilities

Stoke: Indoor area 45m x 35m


Coaches

In addition to some of the country’s top coaches, all personal coaches will be welcomed and we will attempt to place them with the age-group of their preference


Refreshment

There is a limited range available from vending machines but please come prepared, especially with liquids


Cost

2025/2026 £30 per series (4 sessions)

IMPORTANT Please note that in order to complete registration and secure a place for the series, payment will be required at the point of application, in accordance with the instructions to be found in the acknowledgement e-mail

Optional Academy Series themed sportswear available to order at extra cost. T-shirt, sweatshirt, hoodie.


Further Information

For further information please contact info@northwood-hurdles.co.uk