Wiltshire Athletic Association

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Wiltshire Athletics Road Race League 2021

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ANNOUNCEMENT

Please find below the fixtures that will form the 2021 WRRL:

  • Chippenham 10k: 23rd June
  • Great Chalfield 10k: 24th June
  • Castle Combe (Midweek) 10k: 14th July
  • Westbury 5k Series: TBC
  • Frome 10k: 18th July
  • Malmesbury 10k: 29th August
  • Corsham 10k: 26th September

As many will understand, it has taken a little longer than normal to agree/form this league with many events only just beginning to come back following circumstances I need not explain.

It is worth noting that many events are also not coming back for 2021, hence the reduced calendar of races.

Historically the WRRL has been the best 8 of the 10 fixtures scoring for both teams and individuals. It was agreed by the WAA committee some time ago now that this would reduce to best 6 of 8 races to reduce fixture congestion, partly also to enable separation from the WORL. As you will see, there are seven fixtures for 2021 and this reflects the reduced availability of races within the time frame in Wiltshire.

For 2021 scores will subsequently be based on the best 5 of 7 races for both clubs and individuals.

Here’s to a safe and gradual return to racing resurrecting the friendly inter club competition that we all know and love 🙂

TIME LIMITED: Funding available for Youth Sport (apply by 14th May 2021)

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Please find below details of funding available to sports clubs for sports for young people in Wiltshire:

Made by Sport #ClubsIn Crisis Fund

Wiltshire Community Foundation is working in partnership with Made by Sport #ClubsInCrisis Fund to award grants of up to £2021 to sports groups or organisations working with young people aged 5 to 25 years old. Funding can be spent on core costs as well as programme or capital costs.

To be eligible clubs must demonstrate that:

•    the Covid-19 pandemic has adversely affected them, either operationally or financially
•    they require funding to save, resume or adapt their activity.

Sports clubs and organisations must be actively working towards:

•    Developing life skills
•    Improving mental health
•    Reducing crime and anti-social behaviour
•    Developing employability skills
•    Building stronger communities.

Closing date for application 14 May 2021

Full information on how to apply here https://www.wiltshirecf.org.uk/grants-and-support/groups/made-by-sport/

Wiltshire County Track & Field Festival and Championships 2021

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Today the county championships have been launched on EntryCentral (click the link)

Please be aware that there will be COVID restrictions applied for any events following the appropriate Government and England Athletics guidance/rules.

The proposed timetables for the 3 dates are as follows:

Sunday 23rd May U11 Quad kids

Friday 28th May U15 – Seniors 3km, SC and 5m if permitted

Saturday 29th May U13 – Seniors all remaining track and field events

2021 Wiltshire Athletics Association Club Affiliation

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It’s that time of year when we ask that clubs pay the affiliation fee to Wiltshire Athletic Association (£30).

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, 2020 was a difficult year for clubs with limited races and competition for our athletes.  Due to government restrictions, we were unable to hold our road and off-road race leagues but there was some limited track competition for our younger athletes in the county.

The Association is hopeful that, as restrictions ease, races will gradually begin again in the more normal format that we are used to.  Already, our Track and Field Secretary is working hard behind the scenes to get the popular and successful Wiltshire Track & Field event organised for later in May.

I would be most grateful if your club would continue to support the Association, assisting in the continued provision of road and off-road leagues whilst also helping to support the continued provision of county track & field as well as cross-country championships. These competitions provide the athletes in Wiltshire the opportunity to compete in county competition as well as representing the county at championship events and progressing all the way to national level.  

Thank you for your continued support.

Junior British Inter-Counties Hill & Fell Championships – PLEASE NOTE REVISED DATE & VENUE

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To all County Secretaries:

I would like to advise you that the 2021 Junior British Inter-Counties Hill and Fell Championship race which was be held at Meltham (West Yorkshire) on Saturday 29th May has been cancelled.

The 2021 Junior British Inter-Counties Hill and Fell Championship race will now be the Up the Nab Fell Race to be held at Glossop Rugby Club, Hargate Hill Lane, Charlesworth SK13 5HG (Derbyshire) on Sunday 13th June

More details about the race can be found on the website: www.britishintercountiesfellrunningchampionships.wordpress.com

If you require further clarification about the race, please e-mail the FRA Junior Co-ordinator, Helene Whitaker (juniors@fellrunner.org.uk).

Best wishes

Ian Hartman (MRAG)