What is Sportshall?
Sportshall is an indoor athletics event for younger age groups (U10, U12 & U14).
It takes place over the autumn / winter season (Oct – Feb) comprising of league events where athletes earn points for their club competing against other clubs in the same match. There is also a regional final, where your child may be selected to represent Cheshire county. All events are organised, supervised and judged by volunteer licensed officials. Parents are asked to help out occasionally with timing / positions in running races.
What events can my child do at Sportshall?
There is a mix of track and field events, which are designed to be simple and fun for young athletes. Further details are given below. The events are a great introduction to competitive athletics in a warm, safe environment, enabling children to practice the skills needed for the summer season. (Don’t worry, there is no starter’s gun at Sportshall !) The schedule of events typically looks like this (please note this version still shows last year’s age groups, but I’m fairly sure U10 events will be similar to U11s last year and so on for the older age groups):
How many events can my child do?
U10s & U12s can do a maximum of 3 events plus a relay event. U14s can do 4 events plus a relay. Most children do at least 3 events, so that we get maximum points for the match and get a better position in the league. For the 2026/27 Indoor Sportshall League, age groups will be as follows:
U10 – Yrs 4&5
U12 – Yrs 6&7
U14 – Yrs 8&9
Please note that these age groups are different to our new training groups for Autumn/Winter 26/27. This is due to Indoor Sportshall League Rules, where junior athletes retain their previous age groups until March 2027, unlike Cross-Country where they move up.
Are there any club records for Sportshall?
Yes. Club records can be submitted via the link on our web site:
Can I come and watch?
Yes. Parents and guardians come along too and sit in the sports hall to watch and cheer on their children. Camping chairs are a good idea, as there aren’t usually many seats at leisure centres, apart from the regional finals.
What are the dates of the Sportshall matches?
Please check the Spond app for the dates of all the Sportshall fixtures.
Do I have to pay for my child to enter?
No. The c;ub pays the £2.50 entry fee for each child. Parents are encouraged to come and watch for free.
How do I enter my child for Sportshall?
Please speak to the Team Manager for your child’s age group. Team Managers send out a request for entries on the WhatsApp group the week before the event.
