7pm Wednesday 15th May Swansea Harriers proudly presents the 22nd running of the Whitford Point 5.9 mile multi terrain race at Llanmadoc, SA3 1DB. One of the most scenic and varied races you can find.
Its fantastic to see so many opportunities next term for athletics in schools. With the Easter holidays a little later this year, the schools summer term athletics matches get underway as soon as the pupils are back in school, key fixtures are listed below. Go and speak to your PE teacher to be asked to be considered for selection for your school team.
Sunday 14th April saw the Llanelli Half & Full Marathons held in windy conditions, nevertheless there were still some good times set despite the headwinds.
Sunday 5th May sees round 1 of 3 in the U17 & U20 Youth Development League Premier South/West Division at home in Swansea.
Saturday 4th May sees round 1 of 4 of the Welsh U11, U13 & U15 League @ Haverfordwest, SA61 2NX. incorporating the Gerald Codd Trophy Match.
Wednesday 24th April sees round 1 of 5 in the Welsh Masters League at home in Swansea. The good/bad news (delete as appropriate!) is that once you have had your 35th birthday you become eligible to compete as a Master in Athletics. Age groups go up in 5 year blocks all the way to 90+! While off track masters endurance running is thriving there are plenty of opportunities on track too for taking part in the sport.
Saturday 27th April sees our U13 & U15 team get their Youth Development League campaign underway at home in Swansea. This is our priority league for juniors where the team has the opportunity to progress after the three league matches, to the UK regional finals, and then onto the UK National final, which they have done so on several occasions in the recent past. Gaining selection for this team is very tough as we are only permitted to enter 2 athletes in each discipline.
Saturday 27th April sees our U17, U20 & Senior/Masters team start their Welsh Athletics League campaign to try and defend their Welsh League Champions title from last year at Newport, NP19 4RA.