These dates were compiled before coronavirus took hold. It’s a fairly safe bet that most listed competitions have, or will be cancelled/postponed.
Please check with the competition organiser that the event is still going ahead before entering anything… or leaving home!
4 JUL - Muller Anniversary Games - London
4 JUL - NATIONAL ATHLETICS LEAGUE (3 of 4) - YEOVIL
4/5 JUL - National Junior Disability Championships - Bedford
7 JUL - Open Meeting (Throws) - Cardiff
7-12 JUL - World Junior Championships - Kenya
8 JUL - Open Meeting - Loughborough
8 JUL - Open Meeting - University of Birmingham
10/11 JULY - English Schools T&F Championships - Manchester
11/12 JUL - Welsh Senior Championships
12 JUL - MIDLAND LEAGUE - RUGBY
18 JUL - LOWER YDL - HEREFORD
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The YDL is made up of two different competitions:
This article will be concentrating on the Lower Age Group.
OVERVIEW
This is the highest level of competition in which the Junior part of the club competes. We are in the Midlands section, currently in Division 1. There are 3 rounds plus a final where the top 3 teams from our division compete for promotion and the bottom 3 teams compete to not be relegated.
2020 LAG FIXTURES
16th May – Away (Aberdare)
6th June – Away (Bath)
18th July – Away (Hereford)
8th Aug – Final (Aberdare)
Due to the Olympics UK Athletics have moved the YDL fixtures May – Aug for 2020.
The lower age group competitions take place on Saturdays. It is a series of 4 competitions across the “Middle” of England. Think of the YDL as similar to a football league with promotion or relegation from the league available at the end of the season! Last season we missed out on staying up in the premier league by 12 points, that is a space in one event effectively…
EVENTS
It covers the following athletic disciplines:
• SPRINTS – 75m/150m, 100m, 200m, 300m, plus hurdles and relay races
• MIDDLE DISTANCE – 800m, 1200m/1500m
• JUMPS – Long Jump, High Jump, Pole Vault
• THROWS – Hammer, Discus, Shot, Javelin
TEAM MANAGER
The Team Manager (Sam Hillier-Smith) will select athletes after talking to the coaches to discuss form and reviewing the latest Power of Ten results (www.thepowerof10.info). Team selection is then made and everyone competing is sent out an email.
Sam can select a maximum of two athletes per event, as an A and B string and these will be the strongest available athletes in these events in the club (athletes are seeded). This is done in collaboration with the club coaches.
NON-SCORING EVENTS
There are limited non scoring events in the Lower YDL for the 75m, 100m and 800m only. (an extra 2 athletes can compete but don’t score any points, they do get their score recorded on the power of 10 website.)
MAKE SURE ALL EVENTS ARE COVERED!
If there are any event gaps that need to be filled on the day, then these are offered to athletes who are attending the day and that might be able to help. It may not be your best event, but even a single point could make the difference between promotion or relegation.
OUR LEAGUE
Yate AC are in the lower YDL Midlands League for the 2020 season with 6 other teams consisting of:
• Bristol & West AC/Mendip
• Gloucester
• North Devon AC
• North Somerset
• Rhymney Valley AC
• Team Bath
However, this year we have been merged with Division 2 and will compete alongside them on the same days but remain in our respective division. This is thought to help save time and costs for all involved, and is being trialled this year with us.
TRANSPORTATION
We will be taking a coach (as in a bus!) from Yate AC for the fixtures to Aberdare and Hereford at a cost of £5 per athlete or £10 for a family (4 or 5 people).
GENERAL
Ideally, athletes will attend all fixtures to allow the team to “gel”.
Any athletes selected for the Relay (the highlight of the day) will need to attend specific relay practice sessions where possible.
Club kit must be worn consisting of the club vest/crop top and black shorts. Please contact Sam if you need to purchase kit as an order will go in near the end of March and can take 6 weeks for delivery.
For an overview of the Lower YDL please see https://yateac.co.uk/lower-youth-development-league/
Results and reports from our matches will be posted here: https://yateac.co.uk/results/
18 JUL - SIAB Schools International (U17) - Derby
An annual International for Intermediate (U17) Boy & Girls English Schools Winners and runners up.
ENG vs SCO vs IRE vs WAL
18/19 JUL - European U18 Championships - Rieti
18/19 JUL - England Senior Championships
19 JUL - South West Championships - Exeter
20 JUL - 1 AUG - World Masters Championships - Toronto, Canada
23 JUL - Open Meeting (Throws) - Carmarthen
25 JUL - Night of the 5,000’s open meeting - Yate
26 JUL - UPPER YDL REGIONAL FINAL
28 JUL - Open Meeting - Exeter
28 JUL - Open Meeting (Throws) - Cardiff
29 JUL - Open Meeting - University of Birmingham
29 JUL - Open Meeting - Loughborough
31 JUL - 9 AUG - Olympic Games - Tokyo
1 AUG - NATIONAL ATHLETICS LEAGUE (4 of 4) - YATE
5 AUG - Bitton 5K - Bitton, Bristol
8 AUG - LOWER YDL FINAL - ABERDARE
https://www.facebook.com/groups/131260250978319/
The YDL is made up of two different competitions:
This article will be concentrating on the Lower Age Group.
OVERVIEW
This is the highest level of competition in which the Junior part of the club competes. We are in the Midlands section, currently in Division 1. There are 3 rounds plus a final where the top 3 teams from our division compete for promotion and the bottom 3 teams compete to not be relegated.
2020 LAG FIXTURES
16th May – Away (Aberdare)
6th June – Away (Bath)
18th July – Away (Hereford)
8th Aug – Final (Aberdare)
Due to the Olympics UK Athletics have moved the YDL fixtures May – Aug for 2020.
The lower age group competitions take place on Saturdays. It is a series of 4 competitions across the “Middle” of England. Think of the YDL as similar to a football league with promotion or relegation from the league available at the end of the season! Last season we missed out on staying up in the premier league by 12 points, that is a space in one event effectively…
EVENTS
It covers the following athletic disciplines:
• SPRINTS – 75m/150m, 100m, 200m, 300m, plus hurdles and relay races
• MIDDLE DISTANCE – 800m, 1200m/1500m
• JUMPS – Long Jump, High Jump, Pole Vault
• THROWS – Hammer, Discus, Shot, Javelin
TEAM MANAGER
The Team Manager (Sam Hillier-Smith) will select athletes after talking to the coaches to discuss form and reviewing the latest Power of Ten results (www.thepowerof10.info). Team selection is then made and everyone competing is sent out an email.
Sam can select a maximum of two athletes per event, as an A and B string and these will be the strongest available athletes in these events in the club (athletes are seeded). This is done in collaboration with the club coaches.
NON-SCORING EVENTS
There are limited non scoring events in the Lower YDL for the 75m, 100m and 800m only. (an extra 2 athletes can compete but don’t score any points, they do get their score recorded on the power of 10 website.)
MAKE SURE ALL EVENTS ARE COVERED!
If there are any event gaps that need to be filled on the day, then these are offered to athletes who are attending the day and that might be able to help. It may not be your best event, but even a single point could make the difference between promotion or relegation.
OUR LEAGUE
Yate AC are in the lower YDL Midlands League for the 2020 season with 6 other teams consisting of:
• Bristol & West AC/Mendip
• Gloucester
• North Devon AC
• North Somerset
• Rhymney Valley AC
• Team Bath
However, this year we have been merged with Division 2 and will compete alongside them on the same days but remain in our respective division. This is thought to help save time and costs for all involved, and is being trialled this year with us.
TRANSPORTATION
We will be taking a coach (as in a bus!) from Yate AC for the fixtures to Aberdare and Hereford at a cost of £5 per athlete or £10 for a family (4 or 5 people).
GENERAL
Ideally, athletes will attend all fixtures to allow the team to “gel”.
Any athletes selected for the Relay (the highlight of the day) will need to attend specific relay practice sessions where possible.
Club kit must be worn consisting of the club vest/crop top and black shorts. Please contact Sam if you need to purchase kit as an order will go in near the end of March and can take 6 weeks for delivery.
For an overview of the Lower YDL please see https://yateac.co.uk/lower-youth-development-league/
Results and reports from our matches will be posted here: https://yateac.co.uk/results/
9 AUG - MIDLAND LEAGUE - NOTTINGHAM
11 AUG - Open Meeting (Throws) - Cardiff
15 AUG - Open Meeting - Wrexham
15/16 AUG - BMAF Outdoor T&F Championships - Bedford
16 AUG - AVON T&F LEAGUE (3 of 4) - YATE
16 AUG - Muller Grand Prix - Gateshead
16 AUG - "Devon Open Series" 3 of 4 Open Meeting - Plymouth
22/23 AUG - Midland U13/U15/U17 Championships - Nuneaton
23 AUG - Jumps Festival - Carn Brae, Cornwall
25 AUG - Open Meeting - Exeter
25 AUG - Open Meeting (throws) - Cardiff
25 AUG - 6 SEP - Paralympic Games - Tokyo
29 AUG - Open Meeting - Loughborough
29/30 AUG - EA Age Group (U15/U17) Championships
29/30 AUG - European Championships - Paris
3-6 SEP - UK School Games - Loughborough
5/6 SEP - YDL NATIONAL FINAL
13 SEP - AVON T&F LEAGUE (4 of 4) - YATE
13 SEP - Open Meeting - Yeovil
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13 SEP - Open Meeting (Throws) - Par, Cornwall
13 SEP - Open Meeting (thriows) - Cardiff
13 SEP - "Devon Open Series" 4 of 4 Open Meeting - Braunton
19/20 SEP - English Schools Combined Events Championships - Bedford
26/27 SEP - Open Meeting (Throws) - Wrexham (TBC)
Final Fling (TBC)
29 SEP - Open Metting - Exeter
8 NOV - Sodbury Slog - Chipping Sodbury
13 MAR - English Schools Cross Country Championships - Tonbridge, Kent
