Calendar
Clubs compete on a league basis of four matches evenly spread around as much as possible on a club strength and geographical basis. Trophies are awarded to the league champions as well as age groups. Medals are awarded to athletes of the match (boys and girls in both track and field events). In addition at the end of the season any record breakers are also awarded medals.
Field Events:
Trials: All field events except high jump will be of 3 trials. Any athlete reaching an AAA grade 3 or above will receive 2 additional attempts (Except for Non-Scoring Athletes)
High Jump: Starting height for the high jump will be:
Under 13 Girls 1.00m Under 13 Boys 1.00m
Under 15 Girls 1.10m. Under 15 Boys 1.20m.
Under 17 Women 1.20m. Under 17 Men 1.30m.
Then the height will go up in 5cm increments. The last three competitors in each age group will be allowed to increase the height by 2cm
Athletes must not mark their run up with any item apart from tape or marker provided by Host Team, this applies equally to both senior athletes and Quad Kids
QUADKIDS:
Teams are limited to 10 athletes per gender. (There are to be NO Non-Scoring athletes in Quadkids)
Athletes must be in school years 4 & 5 and under eleven by August 31st of the competition year.
Quadkids will be divided into 2 pools per gender for the field events
Quadkids must assemble at nominated meet point then be escorted to the event.
Quadkids team manager can remain within the track perimeter during competition to help and assist as necessary. (Only one adult per Quadkids Team will be allowed inside the track)
Vortex will be 3 straight throws with only the longest measured.
All throws to be measured from a central point (like javelin)
The Vortex must be thrown with the same technique as a Javelin i.e. pull throw
Long jump will be 1 practice jump followed by 2 competition jumps.
A 3rd jump will be allowed if the first 2 are NO jumps, failing that 3rd jump will result in 3 NO jumps.
Quadkids shall compete in sequential order within each round, similar to older athletes.
Full League Info
Further Information can be seen HERE
Time Table for Events
The Track and Field Event Timetable can be seen :
A Family Event for Recreational and Serious Runners
The Piddle Plod is a beautiful 10km and 5km event for runners of all abilities.
This event is our premier event for 2019 and aims not just to be a sensational running event but also an exceptional experience.
For every person whom enters £1 will be donated to our selected charity Ducks and Drakes Cancer Trust.
The race will start and end at the Puddletown Rugby Club in Piddletrenthide taking in beautiful scenery with easily accessible supporter areas. The course will be a lap course which will pass the club house where the atmosphere will be electric and there may even be a tune or two playing to keep you going.
We are planning food and entertainment for the day to ensure that you, your family and your friends are kept entertained all day.
This event will be a timed event as well so you can run against the clock in search of that elusive PB!
There will also be a fun run on the day and all proceeds of this will be donated to the ducks and drakes Cancer Trust!
Please see WSPH FB Page for discount code.
The event is a 5 Mile Road Race starting and finishing in the Littledown Leisure Centre, Bournemouth. It is run on pathways, along pavements parallel to roads and through public parks.The route surface is tarmac throughout. Roads and paths remain open to the public.
| DORSET ROAD RACE LEAGUE FIXTURES AND COUNTY CHAMPS. RACES 2020 | |||
| DATE | TIME | RACE | WEBSITE |
| JAN 1st | 11.00 | BROADSTONE1/4 | http://poolerunners.co.uk/broadstone -quarter/ |
| FEB 2nd | BLACKMORE VALE ½ DCC | http://bvlhm.yolasite.com/ | |
| FEB 9th | LYTCHETT 10M | ||
| APRIL 19th | MARNHULL 12K | ||
| MAY 3rd | 08.30 | N.DORSET VILLAGES MARATHON & RELAY DCC | http://www.ndvm.co.uk/ |
| MAY 17th | MAY 5 U17 | ||
| JUNE 14th | 10.00 | PUDDLETON PLOD 1/2 | http://www.puddletownplod.co.uk/ |
| JUNE 26th | 19.30 | PURBECK 10K U17 DCC | http://www.purbeckrunners.co.uk/ |
| JULY 5th | PORTLAND 10 DCC | http://rmpacportland.wordpress.com/portland10-2/ | |
| OCT | HOLBOURNE 5 U17 | ||
| OCT | GOLD HILL 10K U17 | ||
| NOV | WIMBORNE 10 | ||
Our new year C25k course will be starting on 06/01/2020 meet in the college car park at 18.30 see our facebook page for more details.
Visit WSPH-C25K Facebook page for latest News and MESSAGE US on th FB page to contact us.
Our new year C25K Course will be starting on Monday 10th at 18.30 in the college car park, we will be following the 9 week NHS app with coaching support from EA qualified coaches there to support you along the way. Check out the WSPH C25K Facebook page to keep up to date