Exeter Arena, Summer Ln, Exeter EX4 8NT, UK
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The available information suggests Exeter Harriers Athletic Club may appeal to children aged eight and upwards who want to run, jump, and throw in all weather conditions. Certified coaches lead varied weekly activities, which may suit participants looking to build stamina, learn new athletic skills, and meet new friends.
The club focuses on physical skills, running, jumping, and throwing through varied weekly activities designed to improve overall fitness and stamina in all weather conditions.
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Training is available for beginners and experienced athletes, providing opportunities to learn new skills, develop abilities, and improve athletic prowess through structured sessions.
Certified coaches with UKA licenses guide participants through a programme designed to help children develop existing abilities and learn new skills.
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Exeter Harriers Athletic Club is located at Exeter Arena on Summer Lane within the Exeter City Council area in Exeter, with a postcode of EX4 8NT. The published Google rating for the provider is 4.4 derived from 53 published Google reviews. Parents and interested individuals can reach the club via the published telephone number 01392 460960 or by visiting the published website at http://exeterharriers.org.uk/.
Published session hours indicate that club activities take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM, while the club is closed on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Founded in 1904, the volunteer-run club operates on the Exeter Arena site, which offers bus links and ample parking. The venue features a purpose-built clubhouse that includes indoor seating, a cafe, and second-hand kit for sale, alongside a hired multi-sport arena and all-weather track.
The club accommodates children aged eight years and upwards, welcoming everyone from complete beginners to experienced athletes. Provider-published information states that the experienced coaching team all hold current UKA coaching licenses and are enhanced DBS checked. Parent review themes describe a trainer as highly skilled within the Olympics.
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Check my child's compatibilityTraining sessions focus on running, jumping, throwing, form, and stamina to improve physical fitness and athletic prowess. According to published details, participants exercise, play games, and learn new skills in all weather conditions during varied weekly activities. Review feedback notes that the club is well-run and exceptionally cheap compared to many alternatives, featuring a reasonably priced monthly fee per child.
The club participates in leagues across Devon and the South West, including the South West Athletics League, the Westward Cross Country League, and the Devon Sportshall League for juniors. From April to September, the club organises Exeter Evening Open Meetings on the last Tuesday of each month and runs the Ken Trickey Memorial one-day meeting in April. Additional competitive opportunities include cross-country events held on the nearby Exhibition Fields.
Members can purchase kit, register with England Athletics as competitive athletes, and utilise club facilities such as the clubhouse and track. Contact with the welcoming desk can also be made by emailing welcomedesk@exeterharriers.org.uk.
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