Athletics Information


The first Athletics Sports were held on the Burnbank Ground on 2nd May, 1868. They have been held annually without interruption since that year. The war years, which put a stop to other athletic activities, did not affect the annual sports. It is believed to be the second oldest amateur athletics meeting in Scotland.

Pupils regularly compete in cross-country competitions over the winter and in athletics meets in the summer. The mainstay of junior athletics is the Athletics League, which provides regular opportunities for participation and competition; we also participate in the Glasgow Schools Championship and Scottish Schools Championship. Training sessions at Kelvin Hall and Scotstoun with a mix of staff and professional athletics coaches are used to improve the technique of each individual. Relay running is always enjoyed by pupils; the team aspect generates a real enthusiasm that has brought success at Glasgow Schools and Scottish Schools levels.


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