With the track and field season getting underway England Athletics, Northern Athletics, the Midland Counties and the South of England AA would like to ensure that you know about the competition opportunities that are available at Area level this summer.
Area championships have historically formed an important part of the competition progression for athletes and we would encourage athletes and their coaches to make the most of these events.
Below you will find information on Area Championships that take place over the course of this summer. We hope that you are already aware of the England Athletics National championships taking place this summer. If not please see www.englandathletics.org/championships for details of these.
You can also visit the area websites for more information about their competitions or see www.englandathletics.org/area-championships.
Northern Athletics: www.northernathletics.org.uk
Midland Counties AA: www.midlandathletics.org.uk
South of England AA: www.seaa.org.uk
| Date | Event | Venue | Notes |
| 24 – 25 May 2014 |
Northern Athletics Senior/ U20 Combined Events Championships |
Bedford | Entries Close: 5th May. www.englandathletics.org. Incorporated into England Combined Events Champs |
| 14 – 15 June 2014 |
Midland Counties AA Senior/ U20 Championships |
Alexander Stadium | Entries Close: Paper 16 May 2014/Online 23 May 2014. www.midlandathletics.org.uk andmcaa.athletics-uk.org. Including England Athletics Disability Athletics events |
| 14 – 15 June 2014 |
Northern Athletics Senior/ U20 Championships |
Sport City Manchester |
Entries Close: 26th May.www.northernathletics.org.uk/ www.race-results.co.uk. Will incorporate Parallel Success disability athletics events |
| 14 – 15 June 2014 |
South of England AA U20 & Senior Championships |
Crystal Palace | Entries Close: 3rd Jun.http://seaa.org.uk/events/track-and-field.html |
| 13-Jul-14 | South of England AA Relays & U15/ U17 3000m Championships |
Croydon Sports Arena | Entries Close: 1st July.http://seaa.org.uk/events/track-and-field.html. Incorporating All Ages Open Events |
| 19-Jul-14 | Midland Counties AA Senior/ U20 M & W 3k Championships |
Warwick University | Entries Close: Paper 01/07/14 – online 07/07/14.www.midlandathletics.org.uk and mcaa.athletics-uk.org |
| 19 – 20 July 2014 |
South of England AA Combined Events All Ages Championships |
Bedford International Stadium |
Entries Close: 8th July.http://seaa.org.uk/events/track-and-field.html |
| 22-Jul-14 | Northern Athletics U20 3000m Championships |
Longford Park, Trafford |
Entries Close: N/A. www.northernathletics.org.uk/www.race-results.co.uk. Incorporated in Trafford Grand Prix approx time 8.15pm Entries accepted on the night. |
| 02-Aug-14 | Northern Athletics Inter County Champs |
Moorways Stadium, Derby |
www.northernathletics.org.uk. For county teams only – contact your county for team selection queries/requests |
| 03-Aug-14 | South of England AA U15 & U20 Inter County Championships |
Allianz Park | For county teams only – contact your county for team selection queries/requests.http://seaa.org.uk/events/track-and-field.html |
| 9 – 10 August 2014 |
Northern Athletics U17/ U15 Combined Events |
Bedford | Entries Close: 21st July.www.englandathletics.org. Incorporated into England Combined Events Champs |
| 16 – 17 August 2014 |
Midland Counties AA U17/ U15 Championships & U13 Quadrathlon |
Saffron Lane, Leicester |
Entries Close: Paper 18/07/2014 – online 25/07/14www.midlandathletics.org.uk and mcaa.athletics-uk.org |
| 16 – 17 August 2014 |
Northern Athletics U17/ U15 T&F Championships |
Robin Park, Wigan | Entries Close: 21 Julywww.northernathletics.org.uk / www.race-results.co.uk |
| 16 – 17 August 2014 |
South of England AA U15 & U17 Championships |
Crystal Palace | Entries Close: 5th August.http://seaa.org.uk/events/track-and-field.html. Incorporating U13 Open Events |
| 16 – 17 August 2014 |
South of England AA All Ages Walks Championships |
Crystal Palace | Entries Close: 5th Augusthttp://seaa.org.uk/events/track-and-field.html. U20 & Seniors 5000m, U17’s & U15’s 3000m |
| 06-Sep-14 | Northern Athletics Senior 10K Championships |
Longford Park, Trafford |
www.northernathletics.org.uk/ www.race-results.co.uk. Senior 10K Champs for men & women at BMC/ Trafford 10K Track Festival approx time 1.00pm. Entries accepted on the day |
Area Championships are also important for the opportunities that they give some of our talented officials to gain wider experiences of officiating at this level.
