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Brixton High School Students Access New Track and Field Routes

A new UK Athletics strategy and existing local options give young people clear routes into track and field.

By Brixton Sport Desk · Published 25 July 2026

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Schools across Brixton are being encouraged under a new UK Athletics strategy to build compact athletic facilities that include jumping runways, high jump fans and sprint tracks to increase youth participation in track and field.

School-Based Entry Points

The strategy focuses on compact facilities that fit school sites and directly support track and field events. Students in Brixton can begin by checking with their school about plans to add these elements. Track and field sports facilities in Brixton SW9 are identified as beneficial for encouraging young people to improve fitness and engage in the sport.

Local Centres for Training

Brixton Recreation Centre and Flaxman Sports Centre provide sports halls, basketball courts, tennis courts and indoor football pitches that serve high school-aged youth. These venues offer indoor and outdoor spaces where beginners can develop fitness and coordination before moving into specific track and field events.

Community Running Groups

The Brixton Blog Running Club and Lambeth Runners run free or community-based training sessions for youth. Groups meet weekly at Windrush Square and Brockwell Park, giving new participants regular practice in a low-pressure setting that builds running skills and endurance.

Brixton Bulls Rugby fields U12, U14 and U16 teams in the London Junior League in 2026 for boys in school years 6 to 11, showing the range of organised youth sport available locally, though its focus remains rugby league rather than track and field. Young athletes interested in athletics can combine centre access with running club sessions to gain consistent practice.

To start, students should contact their school about the UK Athletics strategy, visit Brixton Recreation Centre or Flaxman Sports Centre to use available halls and courts, and attend a weekly session with the Brixton Blog Running Club or Lambeth Runners at Windrush Square or Brockwell Park. These steps use existing local resources without requiring new equipment or travel outside the area.