Youth Development League

Four clubs from the East Wales Region have joined forces to field one team to compete in the Lower Age Group of the Youth Development League for the 2024 season. All Under 13 and Under 15 athletes who are registered with Welsh Athletics for the 2023 season, fully paid up members of Blaenau Gwent, Brecon AC, Cwmbran Harriers and Rhymney Valley AC are eligible for selection in this League. Note there is selection for the team based on results on Power of 10, but even if you don’t have any past results you can still enter as there are a certain number of non-scoring places in each event for experience.

League Info:

Brecon AC is part of a composite team, “Gwent Harriers" made up of the following clubs:

  • Blaenau Gwent

  • Cwmbran Harriers

  • Rhymney Valley

  • Brecon AC

Gwent Harriers will compete under the Midland Group, South / West A division. Find out more about the UK Youth Development League.

Dates & Venue:

  • Aberdare 20th April (enter by Thurs 11 Apr)

  • Yate 19th May

  • Newport 23rd June

How to Enter:

Fill in the form in the Letter to Athletes and email to the Team Manager Kieron Hearne (ronny7983@outlook.com) and cc Stevie Bald (steviebald@gmail.com)

Age group & Events:

Under 13 competitors must be aged 11 or 12, and under 15 athletes aged 13 or 14 on the 31st August in the competition year. They are limited to 4 events, and if doing so 1 MUST be a relay, this includes any non-scoring events they may take part in. This age group are not allowed to compete in both 800m and 1200/1500m at the same meeting. (For clarification: athletes in the U11 age group are NOT allowed to compete in this league)

Events U13 girls:

75m,150m, 800m, 1200m, 70mh, 4X100m, javelin, shot, long jump and high jump. Hurdles 70m

Events U13 boys:

75m, 150m, 800m, 1200m, 75mh, 4X100, javelin, shot, long jump and high jump. Hurdles 75m

Events U15 girls:

100m, 200m, 300m, 800m, 1500m, 75mh, 4X100, 4X300, javelin, shot, discus, hammer, high jump, long jump and pole vault. Hurdles 75m

Events U15 boys:

100m, 200m, 300m, 800m, 1500m, 80mh, 4X100, 4X300, javelin, shot, discus, hammer, high jump, long jump and pole vault. Hurdles 80m

Please note, in order to compete all athletes must have renewed their Brecon AC membership.

Any queries please speak with your coach or email steviebald@gmail.com

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