The Scottish Men’s League, Scottish Women’s League and Upper YDL (Under 17 and Under 20) have now all been wound up. Some 20 plus Clubs have come together to provide competition during the Summer of 2023 under a new National Scottish Joint League. The format this year will include League/Team competition across the age groups and genders and opportunity to compete in a series of graded events. Central AC will not be involved in other League competition in 2023 for these age groups.

The agreed dates and venues are as follows:-

• 15 April – Grangemouth
• 28 May – Aberdeen
• 18 June – Grangemouth
• 30 July – Grangemouth

The intended timetable for the season is in the spreadsheet below – the meeting on 15 April allows for Track competition for 100m, 300m, 400m, 800m, 3000m, 5000m, Sprint Hurdles, Steeplechase plus 4x100m Relays and Field competition for Long Jump, High Jump, Shot and Discus. There will be sufficient qualified officials and automatic timing at each venue such that performances will be shown on Power of 10 and can be used for international selection.

Clubs will require to provide helpers – three per day and these personnel could change between morning and afternoon.

The names of athletes along with 2021 (or later) personal bests and
Scottish Athletics membership numbers must be submitted by Friday 7 April.

Scottish Athletics membership numbers must be up to date and will be subject to scrutiny.

There are no individual fees for competing as the competing Clubs will cover costs.

Should you be interested in being considered for competition on 15
April, including the 4x100m relay teams, please contact John McDonald by Wednesday 5 April at the latest (mcdonald@johnglenallan.plus.com), with details of preferred event and with any offers of assistance.

Apologies for the short notice.