Athletics at Hurst
At Hurst, Athletics is about far more than competition. It’s about building confidence, resilience, and teamwork, while instilling a lifelong love of sport. For some, that journey leads to county and national honours; for others, it means the joy of training alongside friends and achieving personal goals. Whatever the pathway, every pupil has the chance to thrive.
Our Athletics programme is proudly co-educational, with boys and girls training together in shared sessions. This not only builds a strong sense of community but also offers a unique environment where athletes learn from, and encourage, one another.
Hurst has a 400m grass track, suitable for all running events, plus separate hurdles and sprints tracks.
Our throw area is suitable for all throwing events. We have two tartan long and triple jump run-ups and a tartan high jump fan.
Competitions
Pupils compete in a wide range of athletics events, including the English Schools Cross Country Cup and individual cross country competitions, as well as the Sussex Schools Track and Field Championships, which offer routes to regional and national honours. The College also hosts the Sussex Independent Schools Diamond League (SISDL), alongside a strong programme of inter-house competitions.
