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Hackney Builds New Track at Stoke Newington School for Youth Athletes

New dedicated track at Stoke Newington School joins established school programs and park courts to support youth athletics across the borough.

By Hackney Sport Desk · Published 25 July 2026

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Hackney Builds New Track at Stoke Newington School for Youth Athletes — Storyblocks

Hackney has opened its first dedicated athletics facility at Stoke Newington School, complete with an eight-lane sprint track, long jump pit, high jump area and throwing zones.

CompactTrack at Stoke Newington School

The CompactTrack opened under the auspices of Olympic gold medallist Christine Ohuruogu and supplies the borough with purpose-built infrastructure previously unavailable for high school athletics training and competition.

School-Based Programs at Urswick and Hackney Community College

Urswick School runs a mixed-gender volleyball program for ages 11 to 17 alongside basketball sessions for ages 5 to 17 during term time, with no booking required. Hackney Community College maintains a Basketball Academy for players aged 16 to 20 and an associated athletics academy established in 2007 to aid ongoing youth development.

Free Park Courts and Multi-Use Areas

Multiple free, unbookable basketball courts and multi-use games areas for football, netball, tennis and basketball operate in Hackney Downs and Millfields Park, extending training options beyond school grounds.

Over 543 young people from Hackney took part in the London Youth Games last season across 32 teams and 21 sports, securing 9 team medals and 52 individual event medals, including bronze medals in male and female para athletics. These participation figures demonstrate how the borough’s growing network of venues supports competitive pathways for high school athletes.

Residents can access the free sessions at Urswick School during term time and use the open courts at Hackney Downs and Millfields Park without prior booking to maintain training continuity.

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