Entering events: Many competitions are now entered online at theSportsoft website, some are on Roster(Search your app store for the app)where the results will also be posted. Ask before entering as some are entered by the club, some by individual athletes. Check eligible age groups too.
The Northern Track and Field (U12 and above) Look out for events that Northern athletics (NA) put on. These can be Outdoor (Summer), Indoor and Cross Country (Both Winter). As a subscriber to NA, Longwood athletes can enter any events they organise usually via Roster (APP or Website) or Sportsoft Website. There may be some entry standards required.
The Yorkshire County Championships (U12 and above) An annual event over two days of the first weekend in May. Entry via Roster (APP or Website) or Sportsoft Website. Winners of events become Yorkshire Champions.
The Yorkshire and District Athletics League (YADAL) (U14-U16 only - i.e 12 to 16 years) This is entered by the club's designated team manager - you need to give your name, availability and main events (Track and Field) to them for entry, but you are expected to do the maximum number of events your are allowed, to gain points for the team. You should expect to take part in at least three events even if you have not done them before. (Team manager: Vacancy)
The West Yorkshire Track and Field League (WYTF) (All age groups) The athlete (not the club) enters for all events with one payment online at the Sportsoft website . Check and click the year on the left and then scroll down to the relevant date; click the 'Enter now' button. Entries are limited so sign up in March/April The West Yorkshire Track and Field Championships (WYTFC) is included in your entry to the above WYTF league and is the last event of the season. You have to have done at least one WYTF league event to be eligible
Longwood Senior Road League (u20 and above) For Senior Athletes only - ask at training. It is a League within the club where Club Athletes achieve points for each race they do and winners are declared at the end of the season. The races can be local events or events organised by the club if they are included in the league list
Cross country events (All age groups) These are entered via a a team manager at the club or to the organisers themselves - many will be on the Sportsoft Website. There are some others but the main events we enter are: - West Yorkshire Cross Country League - Yorkshire County Cross Country - Northern Cross Country - English National Cross Country
Annual Club Presentation evening Takes place in March each year and is a review of the previous year with awards for various categories. All athletes are eligible. See previous years here: Presentation evening
Calendar of all Club events this season Uses a Google Calendar. Default view is for this month; use navigation arrows to see other months or look at the top right tab named 'Agenda' for list of upcoming events which you can print. You can add it to your google calendar if you have one. Longwood Club calendar
