Springing into Action
- Leamington Athletics Academy Team
- Feb 25
- 2 min read
Spring has arrived, and with it comes the return of Track Tots to our sessions. LAA would like to welcome back those who paused from November, as well extending our welcome to those lucky enough to have made to the top of the waiting list.
See you at track :)
End of Season XC
The cross country season is reaching its peak, with several important finals on the horizon.
Check the links for further details on each event
Date: 7th March, by Selection
Date: 21st March, by slection
Date: 21st March Open to all athletes
End of Season results for the West Mids League can be found HERE
AGE GROUP CHANGE
NOTICE FROM ENGLAND ATHLETICS
April 2026
**IMPORTANT COMPETITION NEWS
The current age groups (categories in which young athletes compete) have been revised.
From April 1, 2026, young athletes will compete in the following age groups, so that England athetics aligns with World Athetics:
U10: school years 3 and 4
U12: years 5 and 6
U14: years 7 and 8
U16: years 9 and 10
U18: years 11 and 12
U20: year 13, 14
These changes are for CLUBS only.
Schools competitions will be RETAINING the U13/U15/U17 categories, until 1st October 2026.
AFFILIATION to Compete
Affiliated athletes will receive a renewal email next month, ahead of the start of the affiliation year on 1st April.
Enter Your First Open of 2026
Here are some spring season events you may wish to sign up for;
11th April Birchfield Harriers - U12 Quadrathlon
12th April Birchfield Open - U14 - U20's
12th April L'boro Open , U10 Quadrathlon
SAVE-THE-DATE
Warwickshire County Championships - 9th /10th May, Nuneaton
Managing Anxiety
Talking To Teens
As part of our educational input into the lives of young athletes, and in the light of the exam period and start of the T&F competition, CHARLIE CREED, the Sports Welfare Lead from 'THINK Active' will be coming to track to do a presentation to Teen academy and we would also like to invite any parents to attend.
Monday 16th March
&
Wednesday 18th March
6.30-6.45pm
Track club room
SEE YOU AT TRACK
Comments