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High quality Athletics equipment
At Hillsport, we offer bespoke athletics equipment design and installation services tailored to your facility’s needs.
From planning and custom design to expert installation, we ensure every piece of equipment meets the highest standards of safety and performance.
Whether you’re outfitting a school, club, or professional stadium, our dedicated team works closely with you to create a seamless experience, delivering reliable, top-quality equipment that stands the test of time.
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UK Athletics Equipment Manufacturer
Hexa Sport is a part of Hillsport, bringing together two of the biggest manufacturers in the UK who specialise in equipment manufacturing, supplying tournament quality items to contractors and clubs throughout the UK.
Athletics equipment we supply
At Hillsport, we are a proud family-run business based in the heart of Leicestershire, specialising in high-quality sports equipment for all your needs. With decades of experience and a passion for sports, we take pride in crafting durable and reliable products that enhance every game.
Hammer & Discus cages
School Discus Cage - ATH-30
- 7 pole socketed discus cage around a single circle
- 7 steel galvanised support poles suspending the 4m net
UKA Athletics Discus Cage (7 pole) - ATH-33/34
- 7 pole socketed discus cage around a single circle, which conforms to UKA & IAAF specification.
- 7 steel galvanised support poles suspending the 4/6m net
UKA Athletics Hammer-Discus Cage (9 pole) - ATH-37
- 9 pole hammer/discus cage around a single circle, which conforms to UKA specification.
- It has 9 steel galvanised support poles suspending the 7m main net, which have 8 winches applied to each support pole to lower and raise the net
- The gates are 9m with netting that can also be easily lowered
Arena 710 Competition Hammer-Discus Cage (10 pole) - ATH-38
- Meeting all the regulations for an international competition this cage is suitable for a single or double circle installation
- It has 10 steel galvanised support poles suspending the 7m main net, which have 10 winches applied to each support pole to lower and raise the net
- The gates are 10m with netting that can also be easily lowered
Foundation Equipment
Pole Vault Trough - ATH-01
- The troughs is made from steel and then galvanised.
- The pole vault trough which can either be supplied with a flush fitting lid or a recessed lid to accept a surface, which is recessed for to application of a surface, which when removed allows the wedge to be located into place to maintain the correct slope on the trough.
- Has holes and anchor points for easy installation
Pole Vault Lids - ATH-02
- Used when Pole Vault Trough is not in use
- Can be a flush fitting lid or a recessed lid to accept a surface.
Pole Vault Trough Wedge Type c/w Lid - ATH-03
- The trough is made from steel and then galvanised
- The wedge type trough has a stronger reinforced lid which is recessed for to application of a surface, which when removed allows the wedge to be located into place to maintain the correct slope on the trough
- Has holes and anchor points for easy installation
Foundation Trough - ATH-04
- The trough is fabricated from steel and galvanised
- Normally 4 on a runway, and you either drop Blanking Board or Take off Boards into them depending which event is taking place
Blanking Board - ATH-05
- Manufactured from rectangular tube welded, reinforced and galvanised.
- Used for when Foundation Trough not in use, so can run/walk on it
Take Off Board - ATH-06
- The take-off board is manufactured from rectangular tube welded, reinforced and galvanised.
- Then white wood is fitted to act as the take-off board
- A separate no jump (black wood with galvanised steel reinforcement plate) is placed with plastercine in position so as to indicate a no jump
No jump indicators - ATH-07
- Blank painted wood mounted on steel backing plate
- 2x chamfered edges
- To be used in conjunction with take off board
Lifting Hooks - ATH-09
- Used for help with removing or installing blanking boards/take off boards into foundation troughs
- 2 holes for hooks to fit in to lift blanking boards & take off boards into position or out
Schools/Wooden Take Off Boards - ATH-10
- All wood take off board painted white
Hammer/Shot Circle - ATH-11
- The circles are manufactured from steel in two semi circles with a galvanised finish
- Before installation the semi circles are bolted together
- 2.135 dia regulation size
Discus Circle - ATH-12
- The circles are manufactured from steel in two semi circles with a galvanised finish
- Before installation the semi circles are bolted together
- 2.5 dia regulation size
Shot Stop Board - ATH-13
- Wooden Shot Board
- Attaches to shot circle
Concentric Circle - ATH-14
- Fits into Discus circle
- Reducing the size from Discus to Hammer or Shot circle
Aluminium Concentric Circle - ATH-15
- Fits into Discus circle
- Reducing the size from Discus to Hammer or Shot circle
Disabled Fittings - ATH-16
- A set comprises of 5 sockets (with nylon cap for when not in use)
- The holes for fitting ratchets are every 100mm
Paralympic Disabled Fittings - ATH-17
- A set comprises of 9 sockets (with nylon cap for when not in use), 1 central straight angle iron, 2 shaped angle irons & and struts to rear angle iron to stop any movement of fittings
- These disabled fittings give maximum choice of adjustment with a hole for fitting the ratchet straps to every 50mm
- The finish is galvanised to give a long lasting finish
Finishing Post Socketed - ATH-21
- Steel white powder coated post complete with sockets
Freestanding Finishing Posts - ATH-22
- Post and base powder coated white
Hurdles
Small Hurdle Trolleys - ATH-48
- Made from galvanised steel and aluminium 5 bar tread plate
- The smaller version will hold 20 international competition hurdles and slightly more of any other full size hurdle, depending on the size of the hurdle
- The trolley has 6 wheels in total, the two rear fixed wheels plus swivels castors
- As is being demonstrated this trolley has a towing eye, so it can be towed by a tractor or pulled or pushed, though as the size and weight increases towing becomes the better option
Medium Hurdle Trolleys - ATH-49
- Made from galvanised steel and aluminium 5 bar tread plate
- The medium version will hold 30 international competition hurdles and slightly more of any other full size hurdle, depending on the size of the hurdle
- The trolley has 6 wheels in total, the two rear fixed wheels plus swivels castors
- As is being demonstrated this trolley has a towing eye, so it can be towed by a tractor or pulled or pushed, though as the size and weight increases towing becomes the better option
Large Hurdle Trolleys - ATH-47
- Made from galvanised steel and aluminium 5 bar tread plate
- The large version will hold 40 international competition hurdles and slightly more of any other full size hurdle, depending on the size of the hurdle
- The trolley has 8 wheels in total, the two rear fixed wheels plus swivels castors
- As is being demonstrated this trolley has a towing eye, so it can be towed by a tractor or pulled or pushed, though as the size and weight increases towing becomes the better option.
Judges Stands
Judges Stand - 4 Steps - ATH-62
- Made from galvanised steel and aluminium 5 bar tread plate
- Has two wheels at the rear and two at the front and can be wheeled into position
- Once in the correct position steps can be secured
- 4 Steps to top platform
Judges Stand - 6 Steps - ATH-61
- Made from galvanised steel and aluminium 5 bar tread plate
- Has two wheels at the rear and two at the front and can be wheeled into position
- Once in the correct position steps can be secured
- 8 Steps to top platform
Judges Stand - 8 Steps - ATH-60
- Made from galvanised steel and aluminium 5 bar tread plate
- Has two wheels at the rear and two at the front and can be wheeled into position
- Once in the correct position steps can be secured
- 6 Steps to top platform
Starters Rostrum - ATH-63
- Made from galvanised steel
- Aluminium 5 bar tread plate
- Has two wheels at the rear so it can be tilted and wheeled into position
Steeplechases
Steeplechase - 4m - ATH-53
- Heavy duty galvanised T shape legs weighted to IAAF standards with fitting pad using 4 coach screws per leg for fitting to wooden barrier to the galvanised steel legs
- Full height adjustment on legs allows for all competition races
- When height is set on the height setting pin, pinch bolts are tightened to make the barrier rigid on the uprights eliminating play in the telescopic uprights
- Barrier is laminated timber and painted in is 4 meters long
Steeplechase - 5m - ATH-54
- Heavy duty galvanised T shape legs weighted to IAAF standards with fitting pad using 4 coach screws per leg for fitting to wooden barrier to the galvanised steel legs
- Full height adjustment on legs allows for all competition races
- When height is set on the height setting pin, pinch bolts are tightened to make the barrier rigid on the uprights eliminating play in the telescopic uprights
- Barrier is laminated timber and painted in is 5 meters long
Steeplechase - Legs only - ATH-55
- Heavy duty galvanised T shape legs weighted to IAAF standards with fitting pad using 4 coach screws per leg for fitting to wooden barrier to the galvanised steel legs
- Full height adjustment on legs allows for all competition races
- When height is set on the height setting pin, pinch bolts are tightened to make the barrier rigid on the uprights eliminating play in the telescopic uprights
Water Jump Barrier - ATH-52
- Ground fittings are supplied as two 90mm external diameter galvanised ground sockets complete with lids
- The legs comprise of two 76mm diameter bottom galvanised uprights and two galvanised top uprights 90mm diameter with three adjustable heights for men’s, women’s and Youths heights
- When height is set on the pegs, pinch bolts are tightened to make the barrier rigid on the uprights eliminating play in the telescopic uprights
- Complete with fixing screws for wooden barrier
- Standard 3.66m (12ft) barrier
Water Jump Sockets & Legs - Steel - ATH-51
- Ground fittings are supplied as two 90mm external diameter galvanised ground sockets complete with lids
- The legs comprise of two 76mm diameter bottom galvanised uprights and two galvanised top uprights 90mm diameter with three adjustable heights for men’s, women’s and Youths heights
- When height is set on the pegs, pinch bolts are tightened to make the barrier rigid on the uprights eliminating play in the telescopic uprights
- The Picture shows the sockets and legs in use with wooden barrier fitted
Misc
Athletics Scoreboard - ATH-70
- Made from steel and blue powder coated finish, comes with detachable base for ease of storage
- Base has four braked swivel wheels
- Board is supplied with 10 books (0 to 9) of turn over numbers size 203mm x 153mm (8” x 6”) also 6 books have the additional red and green dot, used to show no jump/foul throw, can also be used as a decimal point
- Barrier is laminated timber and painted in is 4 meters long
Lap Recorder - ATH-71
- Made from 25mm square tube, finished painted black powder coating
- Supplied in three parts
- When assembled top is detachable from base for easy storage
- Supplied with solid brass bell with lanyard
- Number books are in two halves making 305mm x 228mm (12” x 9”) size plates when displaying numbers and flip over to show next number
- The numbers 0 to 49 can be displayed
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reviews
What our customers say
"It looks great, thank you to Alec and the Hillsport team we can’t wait to get throwing in the cage and on the shot circle."
Sam Cater
Abbey Stadium, Redditch
“Finally got a chance to see the brand new cage installation at worthing harriers this evening – an excellent piece of British engineering by Hillsport."
Chris Scott
Worthing, Worthing Leisure Centre
“Thank you to the team for a wonderful new throws cage. The Leisure centre and the Athletics club are delighted with the new cage, and it is being well used."
Jude Martin
Poole, Ashdown Leisure Centre
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