Track & Field Competition: Your Guide to Getting Started

Updated: Apr 7

New to Competition?

What You Need to Know

The first step is to affiliate with Leamington Athletic Academy (LAA).

Affiliation costs £20 per athlete per year.

It is *FREE for athletes under 11 years old.

To begin, send us an email at info@leamingtonathletics.co.uk. Request your affiliation, and we will add the cost to your next monthly payment.

Once we process your request, you will receive a Unique Reference Number (URN). This number is essential for entering events and tracking your results. It is assigned for your lifetime as an athlete.

Benefits of Affiliation

Affiliating with LAA opens up several opportunities for athletes. Some benefits include:

Access to local competitions

Opportunity to develop skills

Support from experienced coaches

By becoming affiliated, you join a community that values growth and competition.

Competed Before?

Renew Your Affiliation

If you have previously participated in competitions, congratulations on your achievements! To continue competing, you must renew your affiliation by April 25/26 for the upcoming season.

To renew, simply send an email to info@leamingtonathletics.co.uk. The renewal cost of £20 will be added to your next monthly payment, and your URN will remain the same.

Why Renew?

Renewing your membership offers several exciting possibilities:

Continued access to competitions

Updated information and support

Opportunities to connect with fellow athletes

Keep your competitive edge sharp and stay engaged with the sport!

Parents Evening

Explaining Competition

We will be hosting a Parents Evening at the club room on the track. This event will explain everything about competition at LAA. The session will last about 5-10 minutes, held at the start of each of the following dates:

Monday 31st March

5:15 PM & 6:30 PM

Wednesday 2nd April

5:15 PM & 6:30 PM

This is your chance to learn, ask questions, and understand how we support the athletes.

Importance of Parental Involvement

Parents play a crucial role in the success of young athletes. Here’s how you can contribute:

Attend meetings and events

Encourage your child's participation

Support training and practice

Your involvement can inspire your child to excel in their athletic pursuits!

Finding Competitions

After becoming affiliated, the next step is to find competitions that interest you. You can check the events that LAA is entering here.

Additionally, you can search for more events across the country and enter using your URN by visiting Fixtures.

Preparing for Competitions

Preparing for competitions involves several steps that can enhance your performance:

Regular training

Setting personal goals

Engaging with your coach for advice

Proper preparation ensures you’ll perform at your best.

SEE YOU AT THE TRACK!