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Last updated 22 August 2003

 

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 both sexes, all ages and all 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 give opportunities of competition to athletes of all abilities.

Track & Field Leagues:

Men/Boys

British League to provide highest level of competition for the Club's top performers
Southern League competition for athletes not of BL standard, BL athletes looking for competition or returning from injury, development of Under 17, under 20 and new Senior athletes
National Junior League to provide highest level of competition for the top Under 17 and 20 athletes
Young Athletes League to provide highest level of competition for Under 13, 15 and 17 athletes
Thameside League to provide alternative competition to the YA League and development opportunities for other athletes
Kent Boys & Colts League as Thameside League

 

Leagues and their priority ---------->

 

Thameside

Kent Colts & Boys

National Young Athletes

National Junior

Southern

British

U13

yes

yes

yes

 

 

 

U15

yes

yes

yes

 

 

 

U17

 

 

yes

yes

yes

yes

U20

 

 

 

yes

yes

yes

Senior

 

 

 

 

yes

yes

Development stage of athlete ---------->

 

Women/Girls

National League to provide highest level of competition for the Club's top performers - note the club is not currently in this league but the aim is to gain entry to this league at the earliest opportunity
Southern League this is currently the league to provide the highest level of competition for Senior women, and competition for Under 15 and U17 athletes
National Junior League to provide highest level of competition for the top Under 17 and 20 athletes
Young Athletes League to provide highest level of competition for Under 13, 15 and 17 athletes
Kent Womens to provide competition across the ages from U13 to Senior
Thameside League to provide alternative competition to the YA League and development opportunities for other athletes

 

Leagues and their priority ---------->

 

Thameside

Kent

National Young Athletes

National Junior

Southern

National

U13

yes

yes

yes

 

 

 

U15

yes

yes

yes

 

yes

U17

 

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

U20

 

yes

 

yes

yes

yes

Senior

 

yes

 

 

yes

yes

Development stage of athlete ---------->

 

All athletes
All athletes of the required standard will be encouraged and supported to enter County, Territorial and National championships. A series of Club championship meeting(s) will be held annually. Other competition opportunities, mainly for Senior and U20 men, will be also arise in various Trophy competitions.

It is anticipated that a reduced pressure on athletes (particularly the younger athletes) to compete in league competition will provide an opportunity for club athletes to attend more Open competition than has been possible in the past. In conjunction with advice and guidance from coaches it is to be hoped that this will enable athletes to fully develop their potential.

Cross Country and Road Relays:
Leagues, currently the Kent Men's, Women's and YA League, and Parkwood 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, Territorial and National championships.

County, Territorial 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.

JRB. 16/01/03

 

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