Last updated 14 July 2014
COMPETITION POLICY FOR BLACKHEATH & BROMLEY HARRIERS AC
It is the policy
of Blackheath & Bromley to provide suitable and sufficient competition in all
disciplines of athletics for athletes of all ages and abilities. Affiliations
will be made to all necessary Associations and Leagues to meet this policy, with
the number of teams entered being determined by the number and abilities of
athletes.
The aim of the
policy is not only to provide and achieve the highest levels of competition, but
also to create a structured framework for the development of all athletes, and
to give opportunities for competition to athletes of all abilities.
Track & Field Leagues:
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British Athletics League (BAL) & UK Women’s Athletics League (UKWL) |
to
provide the highest level of competition for the Club's top performers |
|
Southern Athletics League |
competition for athletes not of BAL or UKWL standard, BAL/UKWL athletes
looking for competition or returning from injury, development of Under
17, under 20 and new Senior athletes |
|
Southern Counties Veterans Athletics Club League – Kent Divisions |
to
provide athletics competition for our Masters athletes |
|
UK Youth Development League (UKYDL) |
to
provide highest level of competition for the top Under 13, 15, 17 and 20
athletes |
|
Kent Young Athletes League |
to
provide alternative competition to the UKYDL League and development
opportunities for Under 13 and 15 athletes |
Leagues
and their priority
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Kent Young Athletes |
UK
Youth Development League |
UK
Youth Development League |
Southern |
BAL |
UKWAL |
SCVAC |
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U13 |
YES |
YES |
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U15 |
YES |
YES |
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U17 |
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YES |
YES |
YES |
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U20 |
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YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
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Senior |
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YES |
YES |
YES |
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Masters |
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YES |
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Development stage
of athlete
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All athletes
All
athletes of the required standard will be encouraged and supported to enter
County, Area and National championships. A series of Club championship meeting(s)
will be held annually. Other competition opportunities, in the form of Open
meetings promoted by this club and others and various trophy meetings mainly for
senior and U20 athletes
Cross Country, Road Races and Road Relays:
Leagues,
currently the Kent Men's, Women's and YA League will be entered to give cross
country competition for all age groups and abilities. The existing range of
interclub matches would be maintained for additional competition, mainly for
Senior Men and Women. In addition, teams/individuals will be entered for County,
Area and National championships.
County, Area and
National Road Relay championships for all age groups of both sexes will also be
entered as numbers permit.Invitations to compete in track and field and cross
country meetings in Europe will be undertaken when they can be organised and
funded.
Sportshall Athletics:
Kent County A.A. Sportshall Athletics events will be entered for U11, U13 and
U15 girls and boys. As many teams as required will be entered to ensure everyone
that wishes to take part will have that opportunity.
Original by JRB. 16/01/03 amended MD 5/12/11, amended by PB 14/07/2014
