General
Athletics is a team event, and every member of the team is important. When we enter a competition, our Team Manager selects a team who can compete in every event, otherwise the team will lose two points for each event not contested. It is the Team Manager’s job to arrange the the team so that events are covered as effectively as possible, and new members may sometimes be asked to try an event that is not their favourite.
Selection
- Athletes will be asked if they are available for selection for all matches at the beginning of the season. If your availability changes please inform your team manager.
- You will be given availabilty and club consent forms. Please ensure you return these as soon as possible.
- Each meeting has a different programme of events.
- We can enter 2 athletes plus 2 guests in each event.
- Our younger or less experienced athletes are usually chosen as guest athletes, to gain valuable experience and receive an ‘official’ time or distance.
- Selections will be made on assessments of performance, fitness level, and level of commitment. We will need to have recently seen you performing well.
- You will be notified of your selection in the week before the event.
- You may be asked cover up to a maximum of 3 events, should a team member withdraw from the competition.
- You will never be asked to compete in an event which you do not know how to do.
- U13’s can compete in a maximum of 3 events plus relay.
What To Bring
- Your coach fare £4 and match fee £2 (total £6).
- Your club vest or T-shirt and shorts.
- Food and drink to last all day.
- Spare clothes, to keep warm and in case of rain during your event.
- Your running shoes or spikes.
- Sun cream, hat and sun glasses.
- Rainwear.
- Something to amuse yourself with between events.
At The Venue
Note where our team is based. Sometimes we have an area in the grandstand. If there is no grandstand we usually have a team name board which we display. Always return to this area after your event. Tell a the Team Manager or an adult helper before you leave the team area. The Team Manager will remind you which event(s) you are competing in and give you further instructions. You will be given two letters or numbers to wear on your shirt. Sometimes these are different for each event, so listen to all instructions carefully. Report to your event in good time, READY WARMED-UP!
