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Current definitions for competition age groups: Track and Field and Cross Country - January 2009

Definitions of Age groups for the track season

Under 11s (Not in UKA rules)

To compete as an Under 11 the athlete must be 9 or 10 as at midnight on the 31 August of that competition year*
   
Under 13s

To compete as an Under 13 the athlete must be aged 11 or 12 as at midnight on the 31 August of that competition year*
   

Under 15s

To compete as an Under 15 the athlete must be 13 or 14 as at midnight on the 31 August of that competition year*
   

Under 17s

To compete as an Under 17 the athlete must be 15 or 16 as at midnight on the 31 August of that competition year*
   
Under 20 Aged 17 or over on 31st August within the competition year*, but under 20 on 31st December in the calendar year of competition

*Competition year = The year of the relevant Track and Field season - e.g. if it is 2009, then August 31st 2009 is the relevant date

 

Definitions of Age groups for Cross Country

Under 11s (Not in UKA rules)

To compete as an Under 11, the athlete must be 9 or 10 at midnight on the 31 August prior to the commencement of the competition year**
   
Under 13s

To compete as an Under 13, the athlete must be 11 on the day of competition or 12 at midnight on the 31 August prior to the commencement of the competition year**
   

Under 15s

To compete as an Under 15, the athlete must be 13 or 14 at midnight on the 31 August prior to the commencement of the competition year**
   

Under 17s

To compete as an Under 17, the athlete must be 15 or 16 at midnight on the 31 August prior to the commencement of the competition year**
   
Under 20s To compete as an Under 20, the athlete must be 17 or over at midnight on the 31 August within the competition year**, but under 20 on 31st December in the calendar year of competition
   
20 and older 20 years and older

**Competition year = The year of the relevant Cross-Country season - e.g. if it is 2009, then August 31st 2009 is the relevant date

 

Recording of Athletes' performances


The club is developing records for all athletes who compete. These can be found on the club website under the 'Records' link:

The Official Club Web Site: www.longwoodhac.org.uk

 
 

 

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