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 ---------->
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|
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
