Club competition
League competition
Open meetings
Cross country
Championships
Age groups
Other information
 

Club competition Competitions take place sometimes on training nights, mainly for the younger athletes  There are no prizes apart from the satisfation of racing faster or jumping further than you have before  Return to top

League competition Nithsdale AC competes in two leagues this season Only paid up club members are allowed to represent the club in league competition There is no entry fee payable for league meetings Scottish Youth Development League We compete in the Central Division of this UK-wide league with three competitions each season where each athletic event is presented at least twice and the age groups covered are Under 13; Under 15; Under 17. As the club does not have enough competing athletes, we have registered as a Composite Club with Annan & District and Stewartry AC. Only two athletes can represent the club in each event and are classed as A and B string competitors Central and South Scotland League We compete in Division 2 of the league with three competitions this season Again each athletic event is presented twice with only one triple jump competition for the older athletes Only two athletes can represent the club in each event and are classed as A and B string competitors   Return to top

Open meetings There are open track and field meetings at Ravenscraig, Grangemouth and Glasagow during the winter. Details are on the scottishathletics website Entry fees need to be paid to the host club either in advance or on the day Coaches will encourage athletes to attend open meetings hosted by other clubs and transport may be arranged Return to top

Cross country During the winter athletes are encouraged to attend cross country meetings either for serious competition or for training purposes Entry fees are always payable to the host club usually on the day of competition   Return to top

Championships  The best event for club athletes to attend is the West District championships in May  Those who are finalists or medallists are encouraged to enter the National Championships Entries to championships always have to be submitted to scottishathletics in advance.  Entry forms are sent to every athlete twice a year.  Entries can be made by post or phone direct to the scottishathletics office and paid for by credit/debit card   Return to top

Age groups Athletes compete within their own age groups and age is taken for competition purposes as the athlete's age on 31st August in the competition year i.e. the end of the normal  track and field season. However Scottish Athletics have been running championships using even age groups at Under 12, 14 and 16 - age as at 31st December in the year of competition. Situation for 2013 is not yet known. Cross country competition is from September onwards and the athletes remain in the same age group as the previous track season Winter indoor track and field competition is from January onwards and age groups change to the following summer track and field season ages Under 11 is age 9 or 10 nd not 11 before 31st August Under 13 is 11 or 12 and not 13 before 31st August Under 17 is 15 or 16 and not 17 before 31st August  Under 20 is 17 18 or 19 and not 20 before 31st December in the competition year   Return to top

Other information Current subsidised bus fares are:     Athlete £5     Each other family member, adult or athlete £2 When travelling to competitions, especially league meetings, athletes are asked to bring a packed lunch, warm jacket (preferably waterproof) and a change of clothes in case of rain Athletes are reminded that they are representing the club and are expected to behave well at all times.  Misbehaviour  will be reported to parents and may mean exclusion from the team in future Anyone taking part in competitions whether open, league or championships must be registered members of scottishathletics, otherwise an entry supplement of £2 is payable to them. Athletes with athsma or, in fact, any condition requiring them to take any sort of medication must declare this as regulated by the sport's anti-doping laws.  See the conditions laid down by UK:Athletics Return to top