Arrangements are now progressing for the final Joint League competition of the season on Sunday 21 August in Grangemouth.
As before, the clubs in the Scottish Men’s League, Scottish Women’s League (Under-17, Under-20 and Senior) and Upper YDL (Under-17 and Under-20) are coming together to provide competition during the summer of 2022. There will be no element of League or Team competition, but an opportunity to compete in a series of graded events. There will be no other Scottish League competition in 2022 for these age groups.
The intended timetable for the competition on 21 August is attached and allows for Track competition for 100 Metres, 300/400 Metres, 800 Metres, Sprint Hurdles, Steeplechase, Medley Relays and Field competition for Long Jump, High Jump, Shot, Discus and Hammer. 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.
Restrictions on numbers attending have been lifted and therefore spectators and coaches will be able to attend as normal. Clubs will require to provide helpers – three per day – and these personnel could change between morning and afternoon. If you are attending please offer to assist – this is critical to the smooth running of the event.
Currently, each of the Men’s, Women’s and Upper YDL clubs are guaranteed two slots for each event and composite clubs will also have two slots. The names of athletes along with 2020 (or later) personal bests and Scottish Athletics membership numbers must be submitted by Friday 12 August, a week prior to the event. If there is demand it will be possible to submit more names but these may not be accepted, subject to the overall maximum numbers. So far all athlete requests have been accepted.
Scottish Athletics membership numbers must be up to date and will be subject to scrutiny.
The Provisional Timetable for the event is below.
There is no fee for competing as Clubs and the three Leagues will cover costs.
Should you be interested in being considered for competition on 21 August, please contact John McDonald by Tuesday 9 August at the latest (mcdonald@johnglenallan.plus.com), with details of preferred event and with any offers of assistance. Please also advise if you wish to be part of a Medley Relay team (200m, 200m, 400m, 800m).