UPPER AGE GROUP YOUTH DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE (YDL)

FOR THE U17 AND U20 AGE GROUPS

USEFUL INFORMATION

128 teams compete in this Nationwide Competition, which is split into 3 Regions.  Yate athletes compete as part of a composite Avon Team with athletes from Bristol & West and Team Bath. The team competes in the Midland Premier South West Division of the Midland Region.

There are 3 league matches across the season, with the top 3 teams from our division going on to compete in the Midland Regional Final where we could compete against the top 3 teams from the Midland Premier North East Division for a place at the National finals.


The YDL UAG is a national inter-club competition for male and female athletes.

Yate athletes compete as part of a composite Team Avon, with athletes from Bristol & West, Mendip, and Team Bath. The team competes in the Midland Premier South-West Division of the Midland Region. There are 3 league matches across the outdoor season. The top team from our division will go on to compete in the UK National Final in September.

Team Avon is a highly successful team usually reaching the National Final. Last year we came fifth and many of our athletes won medals in this event.

We want to repeat that success this year and INVITE YOU TO TAKE PART.

Team Avon will compete against the following team: Cardiff Athletics, Cheltenham Harriers, East Wales and Swansea Harriers.

Athletes must be first claim for their clubs to be eligible to compete for Team Avon.

The league matches for 2024 are as follows:

  • Sunday, 28th April: Aberdare
  • Sunday, 26th May: Yate
  • Sunday, 30th June: Newport

TEAM SELECTION:

Lesley Nunn (women) & Sandra Woodman (men) select the team two weeks in advance of the competition. We use the Power of Ten rankings to select athletes to score. The top two ranked athletes that are available for each match will be selected. In addition there are some opportunities to compete as a non-scorer in each match.

It is VITAL that you complete the availability form and return it with your current PBs for your preferred events. We cannot select you if you do not tell us when you are available.

Team selections will be published by email, and athletes are expected to confirm receipt to the Team Managers.

Please make sure you return your availability form in good time to be considered for team selection.

We are looking forward to a very successful 2024!

Best wishes,

Sandra Woodman (Men’s team manager)

Sandra@swoodman.co.uk

Tel: 01761 415316 or 07745166966


Lesley Nunn – (Women’s team manager)

nunn.lesley@googlemail.com

Tel: 01454 312059 or 07713770478


ATHLETE AVAILABILITY

To aid team selection, please complete the relevant availability sheet and return to your Team Manager as soon as possible:

AVAILABILITY (MEN)

TEAMAVON_AVAILABILITY_SHEET_2024_MEN

AVAILABILITY (WOMEN)

TEAMAVON_AVAILABILITY_SHEET_2024 WOMEN