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CENTRAL ATHLETIC CLUB

The premier athletic club in the Stirling and Clackmannanshire districts.

Our philosophy, regardless of age and ability, is to encourage and support our members to achieve their goals in a competitive environment

Scottish National Joint League – 5 May, Grangemouth

Apr 17, 2024

The Scottish National Joint League continues to provide quality Track and Field Competition for Under-17, Under-20, Senior and Masters Athletes with some 407 athletes competing at the first Match on 13 April.

The second Match is on Sunday 5 May at Grangemouth and we are keen to get a good turnout from Central’s athletes. The format for 2024 includes 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 Track and Field League competition during 2024 for these age groups.

The remaining dates and venues are as follows:-

  • Sunday 5 May – Grangemouth
  • Sunday 30 June – Grangemouth
  • Sunday 28 July – Aberdeen

The intended timetable for 5 May is in this PDF file:

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This meeting allows for Track competition for 100 Metres; 200 Metres; 300 Metres; 400 Metres; 1,500 Metres; 3,000 Metres (Women); 300/400 Metres Hurdles; 2,000 Metres Steeplechase (U17M); 3,000 Metres Steeplechase (U20/SenMen) and Field competition in Triple Jump; High Jump; Pole Vault; Shot; Javelin and Hammer.

There will be sufficient qualified officials and automatic timing to ensure that performances will be shown on Power of 10 and can be used for international selection. Central AC are required to provide helpers – three at each Match and these personnel could change between morning and afternoon.

The names of athletes along with 2022 (or later) personal bests and Scottish Athletics membership numbers must be submitted by Friday 26 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 these costs.

Should you be interested in being considered for competition on 5 May, please contact John McDonald by Wednesday 24 April at the latest (mcdonald@johnglenallan.plus.com), with details of preferred event and with any offers of assistance. Late requests for entry are likely to be refused.

This is a great opportunity for some quality competition and to improve your personal bests. A similar email will be sent for subsequent events.