Preston Harriers have a proud tradition in competing in track & field, producing many great athletes and performances over the years, along with some great achievements at all levels.
We train and compete in all the main Track & Field disciplines including – Middle Distance, Sprints, Hurdles, Discus, Hammer, Javelin, Shot, High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump, Pole Vault & Combined Events. We have a fantastic group of dedicated and passionate coaches who help on all group sessions as well as specialist event squad sessions for those athletes with identified talent and aptitude.
Summer Track & Field training sessions take place weekly from April to September at the UCLan Sport Arena in Preston, and during the winter there are training sessions both indoors and outdoors.
We compete in a wide range of competitions, for juniors and seniors, including The Youth Development Leagues (YDL), Mid-Lancs League, Northern Athletics League as well as our own Track & Field Club Championships. We always try to host one fixture from each league in the summer season at the UCLan Arena, although this cannot be guaranteed.
Please contact the Track & Field Coordinator if you wish to know anything further about track & field at Preston Harriers.
Various coaching groups are available to senior athletes. Please be aware that the coaches are, in the main, working at full capacity, with limits set by health and safety recommendations. Therefore, it is not possible to simply turn up for a session.
For further information about the session and how to join a session (by invitation) please contact the Coaching Coordinator or the session coach.
Venue: UCLAN Sports Centre
| Activity | Time |
Hammer | 6.00 – 7.00pm |
Shot | 6.00 – 7.00pm |
Discus | 7.00 – 8.00pm |
Javelin | 7.00 – 8.00pm |
Coach:
Shot, Discus, Javelin – Alex Proffitt
Hammer – Andy Jeans
Venue: UCLAN Sports Centre
Time: 7.15pm – 9.00pm
Coach: Peter & Caroline Warden
This is a competitive training group offering a variety of speed events for athletes age 18 & over.
Venue: UCLAN Sports Centre
| School Year | Day | Time |
| 3 / 4 / 5 | Wed | 6.00 – 7.00pm |
| 6 / 7 | Wed | 7.15 – 8.15pm |
| 8 / 9 / 10 | Mon | 7.00 – 8.00pm |
If you are unsure which session to attend, please contact the Coaching Coordinator
Venue: Archbishop Temple School, Saint Vincents Road, Preston PR2 8RA
| School Year | Day | Time |
| 3 / 4 / 5 | Wed | 6.00 – 7.00pm |
| 6 / 7 | Wed | 7.00 – 8.00pm |
| 8 / 9 / 10 /11 | Mon | 7.30 – 8.30pm |
If you are unsure which session to attend, please contact the Coaching Coordinator
Venue: UCLAN Sports Centre
Day & Time: See individual Coach
Event Squad Sessions are by invitation from a coach only. If you are unsure which session to attend, please contact the Coaching Coordinator
Preston Harriers enter four Track & Field Leagues each year, covering different abilities and age groups. These are:
This local league provides an opportunity for competition for all ages except Under 11’s. This is not a selected league, but numbers wishing to compete for the club have grown considerably. As a result, competition opportunities in certain events and age groups must be limited to ensure fairness.
To compete, you must be a fully paid-up member of Preston Harriers with an England Athletics affiliation number. When competing, you should be prepared to take your EA card to all the fixtures. To enter, please send your name, age category, DoB, and URN to the Mid Lancs T & F League Team Manager.
Mid Lancs T & F League Fixtures 2025
| Date | Venue |
|---|---|
| 12/04/2025 | Preston |
| 18/05/2025 | Lancaster |
| 05/07/2025 | Bury |
| 26/07/2025 | Bury |
| 16/08/2025 | Blackburn |
| 30/08/2025 | Blackpool (Medal Mtg) |
This is a National League for U13 and U15 athletes. Harriers are in the Premier West Division. Participation is by the team manager’s selection, based on recorded performances.
Lower YDL Fixtures 2025
| Date | Venue |
|---|---|
| 03/05/2025 | Liverpool |
| 01/06/2025 | Wirral |
| 29/06/2025 | Preston |
| 20/07/2025 | Trafford |
| 06/09/2025 | Manchester (Final) |
This is a National League for U17 and U20 athletes. Harriers are in the North Premier West Division. Participation is by the team manager’s selection, based on recorded performances.
Upper YDL Fixtures 2025
| Date | Venue |
|---|---|
| 27/04/2025 | Liverpool |
| 25/05/2025 | Deeside |
| 06/07/2025 | Trafford |
| 07/09/2025 | Manchester (Final) |
This league is for Seniors, although U17’s and Juniors (U20’s) are also eligible. Participation is by selection by the men’s and women’s team managers, based on age and performance.
NA Fixtures 2026
| Date | Venue |
| 16/05/2026 | Carlisle |
| 21/06/2026 | Preston |
| 08/08/2026 | Bolton |
| 30/08/2026 | Leigh |
