This post is under construction..
This post will be left in place on the website and updated as the season progresses.
If you’re looking for results from Autumn/Winter 2024/25
https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/events-for-juniors-autumn-winter-2024-25/
If you’re looking for results from Spring/Summer 2024
https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/events-for-juniors-spring-summer-2024/
If you’re looking for events for September 2025 onwards (NOT AVAILABLE YET)
https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/events-for-juniors-autumn-winter-2025-26/
Track & Field Season
The track & field outdoor season runs from the end of March to the end of September.
Age groups are defined to be the age at 31 August at the end of the season, so
- Under 11 are school years 4 & 5 for March to August, school years 5 & 6 for September.
- Under 13 are school years 6 & 7 for March to August, school years 7 & 8 for September.
- etc
We expect to have athletes competing in
- Yorkshire Championships (Under 13 is the youngest age)
- West Yorkshire T&F league (Under 11 is the youngest age) (a series of 7 meetings)
- One-off meetings (called “open” meetings) at York, Wakefield, Cleckheaton, Cudworth, Doncaster etc (a few have an Under 9 category or allow year 3 to compete as under-11)
Other Events
Include
- two off-road relay races (one at Bramley Falls Woods, the other at Golden Acre Park)
- several junior “fun runs” held in association with local adult road and off-road races (including recommended races at Adel and other races at Ilkley and Hawksworth)
- a monthly 5k race at the Brownlee Cycle Circuit (age 11 and above)
- 800m and 1500m on the athletics track at Beckett Park (British Milers Club)
- a mile race on the athletics track at Beckett Park
- choice of 6 junior parkruns in Leeds every Sunday
- choice of 11 parkruns in Leeds every Saturday
- triathlons, duathlons and aquathlons (they are in purple to make them easier to find (or easier to skip))
Alex Gostling’s List
Alex, who coaches the “C” group, has published a list of potential events for her group. I’ve included these at the end of each month. These may also be listed, with more details, in the main text, but if not, then contact Alex or Google for details
England Athletics Affiliation
For athletes in school years 6 and above competing in track and field meetings, England Athletics Affiliation is needed. This costs £22. The E A year runs to 31 March 2026 so the payment will cover the cross country season too. And can be used to claim discount on road races e.g. the Leeds 5k series at Bodington.
Note that those who were affiliated for the 2024/25 year will continue to be affiliated till 30/06/2025. Please email [email protected] if you are in this situation.
School years 5 and below do not need to PAY England Athletics Affiliation but, for some events, do need to be registered with E A and have a registration number.
Please see https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/members-area/club-information/membership-list/ to find your E A number and status.
SportSoft / Race-Results Entries System
Note that several of these events, including Wakefield Open and West Yorkshire T&F League, use the SportSoft/Race-results entry system https://www.race-results.co.uk/
To use this system you will need to create an account and you will need a user name. I suggest you use your 7-digit England Athletics number as your login user name.
If you are under 11 (years 1 to 6 for cross country, 1 to 5 for track and field) then, when you fill in your personal details, leave your England Athletics number blank.
Triathlon, Duathlon and Aquathlon
| Code | Category | Age on 31 Dec |
|---|---|---|
| TSS | TriStars Starts | 8 |
| TS1 | TriStars 1 | 9 or 10 |
| TS2 | TriStars 2 | 11 or 12 |
| TS3 | TriStars 3 | 13 or 14 |
| A | Youth | 15 or 16 |
| B | Juniors B | 17 or 18 |
| C | Juniors C | 19 |
Calendar
Note regarding races marked “TBA”, we don’t know whether or not they will take place in 2024.
Sun 09 March – Peco Junior Relays at Bramley Falls Park ** Recommended for all junior members school years 2 and above *** This is free entry provided you had entered the Series (November 2024 to February 2025)
In 2024, 12 teams each of 3 Valley Striders juniors took part and Samuel, Leo and Levi won their category
Sat 22 March – Wakefield Indoor Meeting at Thornes Park (meeting 3 of 3, £15 for series)
High Jump, Shot, 50m Sprints, 50m Hurdles
Details: https://www.race-results.co.uk/onlineentries/uploads/info5563.pdf
To enter: https://www.race-results.co.uk/onlineentries/user/login.php?raceid=5700
In 2024, 2 V S juniors (Harry Richards and Josh Salmon) competed.
Wed 26 March – Leeds 5k at Brownlee Cycle Circuit. Minimum age 11. Need EA affiliation. http://www.racebest.com
In 2024, 3 V S juniors competed
Alex’s recommendations for March
Friday 14th March – York 5K Even Splits
Sunday 16th March – Trafford U13/U15 medal meeting
Wednesday 26th March – Leeds 5K Even Splits
Sat/Sun 29/30th March – Performance Assessment Weekend – Super series Triathlon
Sunday 30th March – Northern Young Athletes 5K road champs (U15/U17) – Redcar
Tue 01 April – PROVISIONAL DATE first Track & field training at GSAL. TO BE CONFIRMED
In 2024, we booked 13 sessions at GSAL between 2 April and 12 September.
Sun ?? April – Spenborough AC Track & Field Open at Cleckheaton TO BE CONFIRMED, PROBABLY CANCELLED
Sun 6 April – Brooksbank Junior Duathlon (run/bike/run)
https://www.britishtriathlon.org/yorkshire/take-part/junior-series
In 2024, 4 V S juniors competed
Tue 8 April – PROVISIONAL DATE second Track & field training at GSAL. TO BE CONFIRMED
In 2024, we booked 13 sessions at GSAL between 2 April and 12 September.
Sat 12 April – Roundhay parkrun is Valley Striders club championship grand prix event (age 11 and older welcome)
Sun xx April – Skipton Junior Triathlon
Sun 13 April – West Yorkshire T&F meeting 1 (of 7) at Wakefield
The seven dates are Sun 13 April, Wed 7 May, Wed 4 June, Wed 25 June, Sun 20 July, Wed 6 August, Sun7 September
*** Recommended series if you can attend 2 or 3 Sundays
*** Highly recommended if you are also able to travel to Wakefield on Wednesday evenings
Minimum “age” is school year 4.
From 10:30am to 4pm.
I will be there from 9:30am will be available to show newcomers round the track and field events and explain what will happen at each one. I’ll do that at 10:00.
Details: http://www.westyorkshireathletics.org.uk/wyl25index.htm
Entry: https://www.race-results.co.uk/onlineentries/user/login.php?raceid=5662
Note that their system uses the sportsoft/race-results entry system.
The total cost is £35 which covers all 7 meetings. Closing date 5 April
Closing date 5 April. Note that there is an entry limit of 500.
Entered so far Harry Richards, Ezzie Yansaneh (Rothwell/VS), Zeekie Yansaneh (Rothwell/VS)
In 2024, I think 6 VS juniors took part in the series
Here is a summary I produced in 2024 showing which events are available for each age group at each meeting. https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/WYTF-Schedule-2024-summary.xlsx I’ll do a 2025 version soon
Mon 21 April – York AC open T&F meeting 1 at Heslington 11am to about 4pm.
*** Recommended meeting for sprinters and pentathletes***
Mainly for juniors to try competitive track. Field events only for pentathlon competitors.
Maximum 3 events, select from
Under 11 – 75m, 150m, 600m.
Under 13 – hurdles, 75m, 150m
Under 15 – hurdles, 100m, 300m
Under 17 / Senior – 80 hurdles, 100 hurdles, 300/400 hurdles, 100, 200, 300/400,1500m
U13 and older need E A affiliation
Details, entry and payment (£10 for one event, £15 for two, £20 for three)
Details of all 4 meetings
https://www.race-results.co.uk/onlineentries/uploads/info5711.pdf
Timetable for 21 April
https://www.race-results.co.uk/onlineentries/uploads/entry5711.pdf
Online entry for 21 April
https://www.race-results.co.uk/onlineentries/user/login.php?raceid=5711
In 2024, 5 junior Striders took part
Wed 23 April – Leeds 5k at Brownlee Cycle Circuit. Minimum age 11. Need EA affiliation. http://www.racebest.com
In 2024, 3 junior Striders ran in the equivalent race.
Sat ?? April – Doncaster Spring Open Track & Field
DETAILS TO BE AMENDED FOR 2025
U11 Boys and Girls: 75m/600m/LJ.
U13 Boys and Girls: 100m/200m/800m/LJ/HJ
U15 Boys and Girls: 100m/200m/300m/400m/800m or 1500m/DT/HT/HJ/LJ/SH/JAV
U17 Men and Women: 100m/200m/400m/800m/1500m/DT/HT/HJ/LJ/SH/JAV
U20 Men and Women: 100m/200m/400m/800m/Mile/DT/HT/HJ/LJ/SH/JAV
SM&SW: 100m/200m/400m/800m/Mile/DM/HJ/LJ/JAV/HT/DT/SP
£10 for one event, £15 for two, £20 for three
Details: https://www.race-results.co.uk/onlineentries/uploads/info4927.pdf
Entry: https://www.race-results.co.uk/onlineentries/user/login.php?raceid=4927
Sun 27 April – Harrogate Junior Aquathlon (swim/run)
https://www.britishtriathlon.org/yorkshire/take-part/junior-series
In 2024, 8 V S juniors competed
TBA – Yorkshire County Junior Road Races at TBA (held in conjunction with Yorkshire Road Relays for club senior runners). NOT HELD IN 2024, NOT SCHEDULED FOR 2025
Alex’s recommendations for April
Saturday 5th April – Doncaster AC open track meeting
Sunday 6th April – Brooksbank Junior Duathlon
Sunday 6th April – Trafford U13/U15 medal meeting
Friday 11th April – York 5K Even Splits
Sunday 13th April – 10.30am – Wakefield – West Yorkshire Track & Field League
Sunday 13th April – Charnwood Open Track Meeting
Wednesday 23rd April – Leeds 5K Even Splits
Monday 21st April (Easter Monday) – York Open Track Meeting
Monday 21st April (Easter Monday) – Trafford U13/U15 medal meeting
Tuesday 22nd April – Trafford U17/U20+ open track meet
Sunday 27th April – Harrogate Junior Aquathlon
Mon 05 May – York Juniors Track meeting 2 at Heslington, York.
DETAILS TO BE AMENDED FOR 2025
Under 9 – 50m (free entry)
Under 11 – 75m, 150m, 600m
Under 13 – hurdles, 75m, 150m, 800m
Under 15 – hurdles, 100m, 200m, 300m, 800m
Under 17 & Senior – hurdles, 100, 200, 300/400, 800m, 3000m
Disability – 100m, Long Jump, Shot
There are also “proper” pentathlon events with hurdles, 800m, high jump, long jump, shot but I suggest you don’t enter these.
School year 6 and above need E A affiliation
Information https://www.race-results.co.uk/onlineentries/uploads/info5323.pdf
£10 for one event, £15 for two, £20 for three
Entries https://www.race-results.co.uk/onlineentries/user/login.php?raceid=5323
Closes Monday 29 April
in 2024, 11 junior Striders took part
Mon?? May – Yorkshire Junior Fell Running Championships at Mytholmroyd
http://www.woodentops.org.uk/assets/misc/2024%20Yorkshire%20%20Junior%20Champs.pdf
In 2024, 3 V S juniors competed
Full results
Wed 7 May – West Yorkshire T&F meeting 2 at Wakefield (see section below)
In 2024, 4 VS juniors competed
Sat/Sun 11/12 May – Yorks T&F Champs at Cudworth near Barnsley (school year 6 and above)
Information https://www.race-results.co.uk/onlineentries/uploads/info5332.pdf
Entry https://www.race-results.co.uk/onlineentries/user/login.php?raceid=5332
In 2024, 2 VS juniors and 5 former VS juniors competed
Sat ?? May 09:30 – Up The Odda Junior Races (500m to 2 miles) (Hawksworth near Leeds)
Mini dash 4 – 6 year olds
1 mile race for 7 and 8 year olds
1 mile race for 9 – 11 year olds
Hawksworth Dash 2 mile race – 12 to 15 year olds
Sun 18 May – Cookridge Community Fun Run (open to all) https://racebest.com/races/aq6e7
In 2024, 2 VS juniors competed – Eaden Lyons was 1st boy and Niamh Archbold was 1st girl
Sun ?? May – Wakefield Junior Duathlon (run/bike/run) at York
https://www.britishtriathlon.org/yorkshire/take-part/junior-series
in 2024, 6 VS j uniors competed
Sun ?? May 14:00 – Meanwood P.S. PTA 2km and 5km fun runs at the Brownlee Centre
Details and entries https://meanwood-pta.eventcube.io/
in 2023, 4 junior Striders ran
Wed 28 May – Leeds 5k at Brownlee Cycle Circuit. Minimum age 11. Need EA affiliation. http://www.racebest.com
In 2024, 5 junior Striders competed
Mon ?? May (bank hol) – Ilkley Trail Race junior races.
https://www.fellrunner.org.uk/races/f0c3ffc0-0673-42f2-9092-07f9c8533ade
In 2024, 3 junior Striders competed
Wed 29 May – West Yorkshire T&F 3 at Cleckheaton (see section below)
RESULTS 2024
U11 Boys 75 Metres 12 (4 Ht 1) Harry Richards 12.68
U11 Boys Long Jump 3 Harry Richards 3.20
U11 Girls 600 Metres 5 (4 Ht 1) Niamh Archbold 02:13.6, 13 (8 Ht 1) Esme Clark 02:27.5
U11 Girls Long Jump 5 Esme Clark 2.90, 20 Niamh Archbold 1.94
U13 Girls 200 Metres 8 (2 Ht 1) Athena Cooper 31.84
Alex’s recommendations for May
Monday 5th May (Bank Holiday) – Trafford U13/U15 medal meeting
Monday 5th May (Bank Holiday) – York Open Track Meeting
Tuesday 6th May – Trafford U17/U20+ open track meet
Wednesday 7th May – 6.30pm – Wakefield – West Yorkshire Track & Field League
Friday 9th May – York 5K Even Splits
Saturday 10th May – Super Series Triathlon – Llanelli, Wales
Sat/Sun 10/11th May – Yorkshire Track Championships
Saturday 10th May – Wakefield Duathlon
Thursday 22nd May – York AC open track meeting
Monday 26th May (Bank Holiday) – Trafford U13/U15 medal meeting
Wednesday 28th May – Leeds 5K Even Splits
Sun 2 June – Pontefract AC open T&F meeting at Dorothy Hyman Stadium Cudworth
U11 Boys & Girls 75m, 150m, 600m, Long Jump, Shot
U13 Boys & Girls 100m, 200m, 800m, High Jump, Long Jump, Shot
U15 Boys & Girls 100m, 200m, 800m, High Jump, Long Jump, Shot, Javelin
U17/U20/Senior Men & Ladies 100m, 200m, 400m, 1500m, High Jump, Long Jump, Shot, Javelin
£7 for one event, £12 for two, £16 for three. Closing date 25 May.
School year 6 and above need E A affiliation
Details: https://www.race-results.co.uk/onlineentries/uploads/info5307.pdf
Entries: https://www.race-results.co.uk/onlineentries/user/login.php?raceid=5307
In 2023, 4 junior Striders competed, Athena Cooper won the U11 75m and 150m, Indi Banerjee won the U13 100m
2024 RESULTS
U13 F 100m 12 Indi Banerjee 14.84, 13 Athena Cooper 14.92
U13 F 200m 7 Indi Banerjee 31.34, 13 Athena Cooper 31.64
U13 F Long Jump 5 Indi Banerjee 3.87
U11 M 75m 2 Josh Salmon 11.53
U11 M 600m 4 Josh Salmon 2:01.12, 10 Harry Richards 2:13.36
U11 M Long Jump 2 Josh Salmon 3.65, 5 Harry Richards 3.36
U11 M Shot 2.72k 1 Harry Richards 5.68
U13 M 200m 8 James Walker 32.82
U13 M 800m 6 Sammy Whitehouse 2:37.03, 14 James Walker 2:46.18
U13 M Long Jump 5 James Walker 3.54
Sun 01 June – Leeds Bradford Junior Aquathlon (swim/run)
https://www.britishtriathlon.org/yorkshire/take-part/junior-series
In 2024, 18 junior Striders competed
Mon ?? June – British Milers Club at Beckett Park includes 800m for U15 and U17 runners and 3000m. Please discuss with Alex Gostling
https://www.britishmilersclub.com/bmc-fixtures-2024/
Wed 5 June – York Evening Series 2 of 3 at Heslington, York. 17:45 to 20:45
Lowest age group is U15 which is school years 8 & 9
100m/200m/300m/400m/javelin/discus/shot
Details: https://www.race-results.co.uk/onlineentries/uploads/info5267.pdf
Entries: https://www.race-results.co.uk/onlineentries/user/login.php?raceid=5296
closing date 2 June
Wed 18 June – Leeds 5k at Brownlee Cycle Circuit. Minimum age 11. Need EA affiliation. http://www.racebest.com
In 2023, 6 junior Striders ran
2024 RESULTS
54 Harry Whittaker 21:54
Sun 22 June – Richmond Junior Aquathlon (swim/run)
https://www.britishtriathlon.org/yorkshire/take-part/junior-series
In 2024, 8 junior Striders competed
Wed 25 June – West Yorkshire T&F 4 at Wakefield (see section below)
In 2024, 3 junior Striders competed
Sat 22 June – Huddersfield Junior Triathlon
https://www.britishtriathlon.org/yorkshire/take-part/junior-series
In 2024, 6 junior Striders competed
Alex’s recommendations for June
Sunday 1st June – Leeds Junior Aquathlon
Wednesday 4th June – 6.30pm – Wakefield – West Yorkshire Track & Field League
Sat/Sun 7/8th June – Northern U13, U15, U17 outdoor track champs – Liverpool
Tuesday 10th June – Trafford U17/U20+ open track meet
Friday 13th June – York 5K Even Splits
Saturday 14th June – ESAA Country Schools Champs
Saturday 14th June – Huddersfield Junior Triathlon
Wednesday 18th June – Leeds 5K Even Splits
Sunday 22nd June – Richmond Junior Aquathlon
Sunday 22nd June – Super Series Triathlon – Lochore, Scotland
Wednesday 25th June – 6.30pm – Wakefield – West Yorkshire Track & Field League
Sat/Sun 28/29th June – U20 and Senior Outdoor Track Champs
Sat/Sun 28/29th June – Super Series Triathlon – Mallory Park
Sunday 29th June – Wakefield Junior Triathlon
Tue 2 July – Danefield Relays (minimum age 15,no specific relays for juniors)
https://www.fellrunner.org.uk/races/b6f88517-b4a0-42c7-be73-f567489cabec
Valley Striders had 5 senior teams. Oliver Lubiecki was fastest Strider
Sat TBA July – Wakefield AC open T&F meeting 2 at Thornes Park. Jumps and throws.
Cancelled due to track refurbishment at Wakefield
Thu 4 July – York Evening Series 3 of 3 at Heslington, York. 17:45 to 20:45
Lowest age group is U15 which is school years 8 & 9
hurdles/mile/longjump/highjump
Details: https://www.race-results.co.uk/onlineentries/uploads/info5267.pdf
Entries: https://www.race-results.co.uk/
closing date TBA
Sun 7 July – Wakefield Junior Triathlon (at York)
https://www.britishtriathlon.org/yorkshire/take-part/junior-series
In 2024, 9 junior Striders competed
Sun 20 July – West Yorkshire T&F 5 at Wakefield (see section below)
In 2024, 3 junior Striders competed
Sun 7 July – Eccup junior races at Bedquilts Recreation Ground, Adel (open to all)
A one mile race for school years 3 to 6 and a 2 mile race for school years 7 to 12.
Cost is £4 to enter in advance. See www.racebest.com website
Also a family fun run for school years 2 and younger – enter on the day. Cost is £2.
“Free Entry” – Valley Striders will refund your entry fee for these races – see the section on “Free Entry” below
in 2024, 21 junior Striders ran the 1 mile race and 11 junior Striders ran the 2 mile race Full 2024 results https://racebest.com/results/wuya4
Picture from 2024: (18 of the 32 before the start) (thanks to Gary Watt for the photo)
Fri 11 July – York 5k – includes separate race for 11-15 year olds
https://racebest.com/
E A affiliation required
Sat ?? July – Baildon Canter fell race
RESULTS U9 2nd Grace Keene, U11 2nd Caleb Keene
Sat 12 July – Ripon Junior Triathlon
https://www.britishtriathlon.org/yorkshire/take-part/junior-series
In 2024, 6 junior Striders competed
Tue ?? July – Golden Acre junior relays (also available to waiting list to run in VS teams)
All teams are of 3 runners, for the junior relay each run 1 mile, for the adult relay they each run 2.5 miles.
Age groups for junior relay, for a “younger” team all members must be school years 2 to 4, for an “older” team all members must be school years 2 to 7.
Age groups for adult relay, for a “young adult” team all members must be school years 8 to 12.
V S will manage the teams and pay for all the entries for 2024.
In 2023, VS Juniors had 23 teams (69 runners) in the junior relay and nearly 3 teams in the young adult category in the adult relay.
2024 RESULTS
25 teams (75 runners) in the junior relay and nearly 6 teams (17 runners) in the adult relay
https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/v-s-junior-teams-at-golden-acre-relays-16-july-2024/
PICTURE FROM 2024
Sat & Sun ?? July – Castle Howard Triathlon (NB not listed (yet) in 2024)
https://www.britishtriathlon.org/yorkshire/take-part/junior-series
Wed 23 July – Leeds 5k at Brownlee Cycle Circuit. Minimum age 11. Need EA affiliation.
In 2024, 3 junior Striders competed
TBA July – Washburn Valley Junior Relays and adult relays (NB didn’t take place in 2023)
Alex’s recommendations for July
Saturday 5th July – English Schools AA T&F Cup Final – Chelmsford
Sunday 6th July – Super Series Triathlon – Youth B, Juniors – Bristol
Wednesday 9th July – Charnwood AC open track meeting
Friday 11th July – York 5K Even Splits (U13+)
Fri/Sat 11/12th July – English Schools AA T&F Champs – Birmingham
Saturday 12th July – Super Series Triathlon – Eton Dorney
Saturday 12th July 2025 – Ripon Junior Triathlon
Sunday 13th July 2025 – Trafford U13/U15 medal meeting
Tuesday 15th July 2025 – Trafford U17/U20+ open track meet and BMC Grand prix
Sunday 20th July – 10.30am – Wakefield – West Yorkshire Track & Field League
Wednesday 23rd July – Leeds 5K Even Splits
Sun ?? August 10:30 – POSSIBLY York T&F meeting at Heslington (York University Campus) YO10 5NA
In 2024, 4 junior Striders competed
Wed 07 August – West Yorkshire T&F 6 at Wakefield
In 2024, 2 junior Striders competed
Thu ?? August – British Milers Club at Beckett Park includes 1500m for U15 and U17 runners and 3000m. Please discuss with Alex Gostling
https://www.britishmilersclub.com/bmc-fixtures-2024/
Tue ?? August North Wales Endurance Open, Deeside
In 2024, 1 junior Strider competed
Sat 24 August – Golden Mile at Leeds Beckett track ages 8 to adult. Separate races for 8-11 year olds and for 12-16 year olds. https://racebest.com/races/v2a2t
In 2024, 10 junior Striders competed
Sun 25 August Warrington AC Open Meeting
In 2024, 1 junior Strider competed
Wed 27 August – Leeds 5k at Brownlee Cycle Circuit. Minimum age 11. Need EA affiliation. http://www.racebest.com
Sun 31 August – York T&F meeting 4 at Heslington
Event information / timetable
https://www.race-results.co.uk/onlineentries/uploads/entry5458.pdf
This shows which track events are available to each age group but not which field events
Cost is £10 for 1 event, £5 for each additional event
To enter
https://www.race-results.co.uk/onlineentries/user/login.php?raceid=5458
and you’ll see what events are available to you
Sorry, no medals!
Sun 31 August – Meanwood Trail Race. This is for adults, the reason I am listing it is that it is organised by Valley Striders and I’m wondering whether some juniors and their parents could be marshals on the route
Alex’s recommendations for August
Wednesday 6th August – 6.30pm – Wakefield – West Yorkshire Track & Field League
Wednesday 6th August – Charnwood open track meeting
Friday 8th August – York 5K Even Splits
Tuesday 12th August – Trafford U17/U20+ open track meet and BMC Grand prix
Sunday 24th August – Charnwood AC open track meeting
Sunday 24th August – Super Series – Triple Mix Eliminator – Eton Dorney
Monday 25th August (Bank Holiday) – Trafford U13/U15 medal meeting
Wednesday 27th August – Leeds 5K Even Splits
Sunday 31st August – York AC open track meeting
From 1 September, the new school year starts
for CROSS COUNTRY and ROAD, U9 is school years 3 & 4, U11 is years 5 & 6, U13 is years 7 & 8, U15 is years 9 & 10 etc
for TRACK & FIELD the season continues till 30 September so U11 is still OLD school years 4 & 5, U13 is OLD years 6 & 7, U15 is OLD years 8 & 9 etc
Sat TBA September – Wakefield AC open T&F meeting 3 at Thornes Park.
Sun 7 September – West Yorkshire T&F Championships at Cleckheaton
Only available if you entered the WYT&F League meeting this summer in which case it is free entry.
Tue 9 September – Valley Striders Sports Day at GSAL TO BE CONFIRMED
5:55pm start – 80m, 400m, long jump, shot put
Sun 15 September – Wetherby Junior Races at 12:30pm – Fun run £5.00 enter on the day from 11am all ages (pre7’s to run with fee paying parent guardian) starts and finishes at Wetherby Racecourse. The junior race is before the Wetherby 10k and there will be a start and finish gantry, a race clock, and lots of food and drink! https://wetherbyrunnersac.co.uk/wetherby-run-10k/
“Discounted Entry” – Valley Striders will refund £3 of your entry fee for this race – see the section on “Free Entry” below
Sun 15 September – Pudsey 2.75km mile family run (including juniors) and 400 metres fun run for under-8’s http://www.pudseypacers.com/events/pudsey-10k NB doesn’t show junior race details yet
Sun 22 September – Kirkstall 7 mile race … but I don’t think there are any junior races this year.
Wed 24 September – Leeds 5k at Brownlee Cycle Circuit. Minimum age 11. Need EA affiliation. http://www.racebest.com
Alex’s recommendations for September
Sunday 7th September – 10.30am – Wakefield – West Yorkshire Track & Field Final
Friday 12th September – York 5K Even Splits
Sat/Sun 13/14th September – Super Series Triathlon Final – Mallory Park
If you’re looking for events for September 2024 onwards
https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/events-for-juniors-autumn-winter-2024-25/
“Free” entry
For some races in our list of recommended events that are suitable for all abilities, Valley Striders will “pay” for your race entries by means of a discount of the value of your entry fee(s) if and when you renew your V S junior membership in 2024.
This applies to those that are currently junior members or junior limited training members (but not junior social members). If you are unsure of your membership type, check here https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/members-area/club-information/membership-list/
The small print – we won’t pay your entry fee if you enter but then don’t run.
This applies to Peco XC races (if you enter the series), Pudsey Junior Races and Eccup Junior Races and Wetherby Junior Races (£3 discount for Wetherby)
NB you also get free entry to Peco Relays and Golden Acre Relays because V S pay Racebest directly for all teams.
More detail
Junior parkrun
2km Take place every Sunday (except if other events in the parks) at 6 locations around Leeds (Bodington (Brownlee Centre), Bramley, Crossflatts, Horsforth Hall, Roundhay, Templenewsam). Ages 4 to 14 inclusive.
parkrun
5km Take place every Saturday (except if other events in the parks) at 11 locations around Leeds (Armley, Bramley, Chevin, Crossflatts, Middleton, Potternewton, Rothwell, Roundhay, Templenewsam, Wetherby and Woodhouse Moor) and 700+ nationwide. Minimum age 11
Meanwood Trail Junior Races at Leos
In 2018 and 2019 we organised races on a Tuesday evening in May, open to everyone.
1km for school years 2 to 4, 2km for school years 5 and 6, 3km for school years 7 to 11.
We may do another in 2024
West Yorkshire Track and Field League
7 meetings are at Princess Mary Stadium, Cleckheaton, WF15 6LW
0 meetings are at Thornes Park Stadium, Wakefield, WF2 8TY (being refurbished during 2024)
Only open to club members. Minimum age 9 on 01/09/2024 i.e. currently school year 4 and above.
NB Juniors aged 11 or above on 01/09/2024 (i.e. currently school year 6 and above) must be affiliated to England Athletics. Cost for affiliation is £21p.a. but this then also covers entering similar events to 31 March 2025.
Age groups are U11/U13/U15/U17 on 01/09/2024, e.g. U11 is school years 4&5
Cost for entry is £35 which covers League meetings 1 to 6 and the Championship (yes an average of under £5 per meeting if you compete in all), which is a lot cheaper than the typical cost of £10-£12 for an open meeting, i.e. it is worth entering even if you can only attend the three Sunday events. (NB £?? for adults)
The closing date for the meeting 1 (21 April) is TBA.
DETAILS FOR VENUES, EVENTS AT EACH MEETING AND RESULTS
http://www.wakefield-harriers.co.uk/wytfl/wyl24index.htm
Here is a summary that I have produced showing which events are available for each age group at each meeting. https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/WYTF-Schedule-2024.xlsx
Email [email protected] if you have any questions. Names so far who have paid to be entered – none yet
City of York Track and Field Open Meetings
Four dates have been announced for 2024 but there may be others.
In summary
Only open to club members. Minimum age 9 on 01/09/2024 i.e. currently school year 4 and above. Possibly exceptions for experienced year 3’s
Juniors who will be aged 11 or above on 01/09/2024 (i.e. currently school year 6 and above) must be affiliated to England Athletics. Cost for EA affiliation is £21p.a.
Age groups are U11/U13/U15/U17 on 01/09/2024
Online entry will be at www.cityofyorkathleticclub.net (entries not open yet)
All athletes get a sprint, a middle distance event (600m or 800m) at every meeting, U11’s get long jump at every meeting, other age groups get a choice of one or two field events.
Email [email protected] to express an interest – we strongly advise you to contact us before entering
Leeds Junior Run Series 2024/25?
The Leeds Junior Run Series 2019/20 comprised
– all the junior races organised by running clubs in Leeds
– the Peco cross country series
– the five junior parkruns in Leeds
It was due to run between 1 September 2019 and 31 August 2020 but was abandoned in March 2020.
It was free to enter and club membership was not needed.
There might be one in 2023/24