International Handbook 2015
When the curtain came down on Glasgow 2014 with a spectacular closing ceremony at
Hampden the games were hailed as “the best Commonwealth Games ever”. And not one of
the proud members of Team Scotland, who graced the Hampden track or the dedicated
Officials and Clydesiders, who were there from dawn to dusk or the thousands of athletics
fans, who made sure that the famous Hampden roar was heard loud and clear at every session
would dispute that. Glasgow 2014 was indeed “pure, dead, brilliant”!
The challenge for the sport in 2015 will be to make sure that the legacy of Glasgow 2014
lives on. Many of the stars of Glasgow had their first taste of Championship athletics at their
District Championships and that opportunity will again be on offer to the athletes of the
North, West and East as the domestic season opens on May 24th/ 25th in Inverness,
Kilmarnock and Grangemouth. Without the huge contribution of club volunteers these
events would not go ahead and many thanks again to the convening clubs. A direct legacy of
Glasgow will mean that those competing in the East Championships will be lucky enough to
compete on the “Hampden track” which has been re-laid at Grangemouth.
Entries from clubs for the Super Teams continue to grow and the indoor season saw a cap put
on the numbers of teams to enable the event to be completed in one day at the Emirates. The
date for the summer event is the 20th June and the venue is Grangemouth. Competing on the
re-laid Hampden track will be a thrill for these young athletes in the U12 age group.
Grangemouth on the 12th 13th July will be the place to be for Combined Eventers, Master
athletes and Senior relay teams. A buzzing, action packed day is guaranteed at Grangemouth
and special thanks must go to the Officials, who have agreed to “go the extra mile” to
accommodate the large number of events both on the track and on the field.
The Scottish Championships will continue in alignment with the UKA age groups and so the
winners and medallists will again be recognised in the U13, U15, U17 and U20 age groups
for the season of 2015. Grangemouth is again the venue for these championships on the 22nd
and 23rd August, a date post school holidays which consistently attracts a large entry.
In the season of 2013 a trial inter “Club Championship” for the outdoor championships was
launched. In the season of 2014 it was decided that it would create further interest if we
analysed event groups and offered a coaching development opportunity for the clubs who
won various categories. This was based on the top 5 performances in each event grouping in
each age group. These clubs were the recipients of a unique coach development opportunity
for a coach working with that respective age group. The Club Championship will run along
similar lines for the season of 2015.
The splendid Aberdeen sports village will be the venue for the Senior and Parallel Success
Championships on the 15th and 16th August, giving an end of season focus for senior athletes.
The junior relays will also take place that weekend, making for a busy and exciting 2 days of
athletics for all age groups.
The Glasgow Athletics Association Miler Meet at New Year hosted the scottishathletics
3000m championships, with the event at the Emirates Arena a big success in terms of both
entry fields and performances. And now the same partnership will combine to deliver three
events – featuring certain National and District Championships – over the forthcoming 2015
track and field season. It starts with the Night of 10ks as the 2014 ‘experiment’ of a 10,000m
track meeting is repeated after a very successful first event in April of last year. This time
around the event is scheduled for Saturday 18 April. That will be followed in early June by a
3000m/800m meeting which will include the U17 and U20 Scottish Championship for the 3k
distance on the track. Then, in late July, there is a 5000m/1500m meeting which is liable to
include East and West District Champs over the 5k distance on the track (all taking place on
the same night at the same venue).
This year sees the introduction of an innovative Field Events Grand Prix Series for 2015.
This will feature four weekends over the course of the season from April to September with
opportunities for throwers and jumpers to compete for overall prizes. The scottishathletics
Field Events GP Series will now incorporate Hammerama and as well as the throws events of
hammer, discus, shot and javelin will include opportunities in high jump, triple jump and
long jump. Seated throws are also included in the Grand Prix series. Craigswood Stadium in
Livingston will be the venue for each of the four Saturday/Sunday competitions.
Open graded competitions and league matches are the life blood of the sport, offering an
introduction to competitive athletics for hundreds of athletes every season and play their part
in ensuring that there is appropriate and meaningful competition for all Scottish athletes.
2014 was memorable but there is a lot to aim for in 2015 for Scottish athletes. The top senior
athletes will be challenging for medals in the World Championships in Bejing in August
while the European Junior and European U23 Championships will be the target for top
ranked athletes in those age groups. It is a busy calendar internationally for our Para athletes
and there should be a strong representation from Scotland at the IWAS World Games in
Holland, at the CPISRA World Games in Nottingham and at the IPC World Championships
in Doha. With a home Celtic Games at Grangemouth in August and the Youth
Commonwealth Games in Samoa in September Scottish athletes will have to “perform when
it counts” in 2015 to fulfil their dreams. I wish everyone in the athletic community a
successful 2015.
Moira Maguire
Convenor
Track and Field Commission
Scottish International Matches and Selection Dates 2015
Track and Field
Fixture
Loughborough International
Seniors v Loughborough v GB U20 v British
Univ v Wales v Guest Team
Celtic Games
Date
17 May
Venue
Loughborough
Selection Date
5 May
1 August
Scotland
21 July
The above Scottish International fixtures are classified as full international matches and carry the honour of
Scottish Team representation. Accordingly, athletes will receive the full Scottish kit.
Scottish Athletics Competition Opportunities and Selection Dates 2015
Track & Field
Fixture
European Trials & UK U20/U23
Championships
Sainsburys British Athletics World Trials &
UK Championships
UK CAU Inter Counties
England Athletics U15/U17 Championships
Date
20-21 June
Venue
Bedford
Selection Date
No selection
3-5 July
Birmingham
No selection
01-02 August
29-30 August
Bedford
Bedford
No selection
No selection
The above competition opportunities do not carry full representative honours and Scottish kit will not be issued.
Athletes, are, however, encouraged to wear their national kit in both competition and for award presentations.
Please note, previous GB kit with adidas will not be allowed.
scottishathletics will be putting together a travel and accommodation package for anyone wishing to travel to
the England U15/U17 Championships on 29/30 August. A bus will depart on Friday 28 August returning
immediately after the last event on 30th August. Cost tbc will include transport and two nights bed &
breakfast accommodation. Any athlete, coach or parent wishing to book a seat on the bus should do so by
contacting Mary Anderson as soon as possible as places will be limited. Anyone wishing to book a place should
send a deposit of £50.00 made payable to scottishathletics.
International, UK and Domestic Fixtures 2015
Track and Field
Date
Event
Venue Major International Fixtures
2-3 May
30-31 May
30-31 May
7 June
20-21 June
4-5 July
9-12 July
15-19 July
16 – 19 July
24 – 26 July
26 – 31 July
4-16 August
22 – 30 Aug
5 – 13 Sept
IAAF World Relays
European Clubs Senior T & F Cup
Hypo Meeting
Sainsbury’s Birmingham Grand Prix
European Team Championships
Euro Cup Combined Events – Super
European U23 Champs
IAAF World Youth Games 2015
European Athletics Junior Championships
Sainsbury’s Anniversary Games
Euro Youth Olympic Festival
World Masters T & F Championships
IAAF World Champs
Commonwealth Youth Games
Nassau, BAH
Mersin (TUR)
Gotis (AUT)
Birmingham
Cheboksary (RUS)
Torun (POL)
Tallinn (EST)
Cali (COL)
Eskilstuna (SWE)
London
Tbilisi (GEO)
Lyon (FRA)
Beijing (CHN)
Samoa
Major British Fixtures
02 – 04 May
9 May
17 May
British Universities (BUCS)
Great City Games`
Loughborough International
Eng v Sco v Wal v Loughborough v GB U20
23-24 May
England CE Senior/U20
30 -31 May
Euro Senior Clubs - Men & Women
30 May
Bedford International Games (BIG)
20-21 Jun
Euro trials & UK U23 & U20
1 July
NI International Invitation meeting
3-5 July
Sainsbury’s British Championships
15 July
Welsh Athletics International
18 July
LEAP Meeting
18-19 July
Jumps/Throws meeting
25-26 July
British Masters Championships
01-02 Aug
UK CAU Inter Counties
04 Sept
UK School Games
19 September European Junior Clubs Cup – Men & Women
Bedford
Manchester
Loughborough
Bedford
Mersin (TUR)
Bedford
Bedford
Belfast
Birmingham
Cardiff
Loughborough
Birmingham
Birmingham
Bedford
Sheffield
Istanbul (TUR)
National/Territorial/Inter Territorial/Regional Fixtures
17 April
22-23 May
11 July
16 Aug
11-12 July
20 June
15-16 Aug
22 Aug
23 Aug
scottishathletics 10K champs
scottishathletics District Champs
scottishathletics Masters Champs
scottishathletics Relay Champs
scottishathletics CE Champs
scottishathletics U12 superTeams
scottishathletics Senior Champs
scottishathletics U13/U17 Champs
scottishathletics U15/U20 Champs
Glasgow
Grangemouth/I’ness/Kilmarnock
Grangemouth
Aberdeen
Grangemouth
Grangemouth
Aberdeen
Grangemouth
Grangemouth
British Milers Club Grand Prix fixtures
16 May
16 May
30 May
27 June
18 July
22 August
5 September
GP1
Trafford
Highgate Harriers Night of 10k’s at Parliament Hill
GP 2
Manchester
GP3
Watford
GP 4
Iffley Road, Oxford
GP 5
SolihulSeniors & U20
BMC Festival of 10k at Trafford
Glasgow Miler Meets
Meet 1
Meet 2
Meet 3
Friday 17 April – Night of 10k’s
Friday 5 June – 3000m/800m
Friday 5 July – 5000m/150m
Schools Fixtures
6 June
13 Jun
18 July
Scottish Schools CE Champs
Scottish Schools
SIAB (Schools International)
Grangemouth
Grangemouth
Grangemouth
Combined Events
23-24 May
England (Senior, U20)
6 Jun
Scottish Schools CE Champs
11-12 July
scottishathletics CE Champs
8-9 Aug
England U17/U15 Champs
Bedford
Grangemouth
Grangemouth
Bedford
Track and Field League and Cup Fixtures
BAL LEAGUE
1
9 May
2
3
4
6 June
11 July
8 August
UK WOMEN’S LEAGUE
1
2
3
9 May
6 June (Div 1, 3)
8-9 August (Prem)
SCOTTISH MEN’S LEAGUE
1
2
3
4
10 May
14 June
5 July
30 Aug
Grangemouth
SCOTTISH WOMEN’S LEAGUE
1
26 April
2
3
14 June
30 August
SCOTTISH YOUTH DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE – U13/U15
1
2
3
3 May
30 (Div 2) and 31 May
21 June
Scottish Final Sunday 9 August
Grangemouth
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE – UPPER AGE GROUP
18 April
16 May
28 June
26 July
OPEN GRADED MEETINGS
Grangemouth
For further information please contact 01324 504590
Glasgow
Full details available from Brian Donaldson on 0141 287 4725
Nithsdale AC
Full details are available from 07801 194093 nacsecretary@hotmail.co.uk
Ayrshire Harriers Club
Full details are available from Bill Simpson on 01292 270317 (billsimpson@uku.co.uk)
DunRen
Further details available from Stuart Irvine on 0141 638 7173 or e-mail garscube86rav2001@yahoo.com
Shettleston Harriers
Crownpoint, Glasgow
Further details available from Jo Scally on 0141 551 9046 : email: jo.scally@hotmail.com
Scottish International Selection Policy
The selection of teams for full scottishathletics Track & Field International Representative Matches will be made
by a Selection Committee which will consist of an Independent Chairman, Head Coach, coaching Representative,
two representatives from Track and Field Commission (one of which must sit on the Commission) and the
scottishathletics Statistician. Voting rights will be held by Head Coach (or substitute) and one representative
from Track & Field Commission and The Chairman will have the casting vote. Track and Field Commission will
appoint a secretary for minute taking purposes
Their selection will be made according to the following criteria
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The scottishathletics nationality qualification shall apply.
Athletes must be current members of scottishathletics on date of selection meeting
Selectors will make their selection based on nominations from the National Coaches taking
account of where appropriate:
 The needs of the sport to continue to develop athletes towards key future senior goals
Current Scottish rankings and performances in nominated trial events.
 Priority will be given to results at scottishathletics Championships.
 Current and, where applicable, head-to-head form
 The nature and quality of the event at which performances were achieved e.g presence of
qualified officials, use of automatic timing/wind gauges; licensing status of facility e.t.c
 Consideration will be given to wind speeds in making athlete comparisons
 Athlete availability
 Any other relevant factors e.g fitness status, ability to compete at the required level,
commitment to and conduct at previous international opportunities
Where the selection for an event involves an athlete with whom a selector is closely involved e.g
as Manager or Personal Coach, then the selector involved will play no part in the selection for
that event
Only athletes who will benefit from the standard of competition at a particular event will be
selected and the selection committee has discretion to leave places empty if necessary
The decision of the selectors is final. Any correspondence regarding selections must be
forwarded to the Chair of Selectors via scottishathletics for response. No other response will be
deemed official
All international selections are dependent on athlete full acceptance of the terms of the
International Athlete Code of Conduct issued to all selected athletes
See the selection notes for each international for additional detail specific to the fixture
Any athlete substitutions resulting from changes in athlete availability, fitness status, injury,
illness e.t.c occurring post-selection will be based on named reserves from the selection meeting.
Any further substitutions that may be required beyond this are the responsibility of the Head
Coach and International Teams Administrator.
Note to coaches. Accreditation to athlete warm-up areas will not normally be provided to personal coaches of
athletes competing in Scottish International Teams
Celtic Games International
In addition to the above, in the case of the Celtic International the following will apply:1
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To be eligible for selection, athletes must be Under 18 or Under 16 on the 31 December 2015. U16
athletes must be born on or between 01/01/99 – 31/12/00 and U18 athletes must be born before –
31/12/98
Where an event is not provided in the lower age group an U16 athlete may be considered for selection
in the U18 competition.
England Athletics Track & Field Championships (All Age Groups)
There will be no selection of Scottish Athletes to attend any of the England Athletics Track & Field Championships
for the 2015 season, at all age groups, including seniors. Providing they have attained the qualifying standard
for the Championships any Scottish Athlete who wishes to compete may take advantage of the opportunity of
travel & accommodation services co-ordinated by scottishathletics. The following should be noted:
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2
3
Athletes are to enter themselves (scottishathletics office and the National Coaches may have entry
forms)
Athletes are responsible for their own travel arrangements except U15/U17 Track & Field
Championships where scottishathletics have arranged coach transport to Bedford.
Limited Accommodation will be organised for the following championships. Any athlete wishing to be
accommodated with the scottishathletics party should contact Mary Anderson
(mary.anderson@scottishathletics.org.uk or 0131 476 7330) no later than the following dates:
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England Athletics U20/U23
England Athletics U17/U15
UK Championships & European Trials
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6
7
Friday 29 May
Friday 7 August
Friday 20 June
Personal coaches and supporters are also welcome, and encouraged to be part of the scottishathletics
party.
Accommodation will only be booked on receipt of the full cost.
Where athletes are in possession of Scottish kit it is encouraged this is worn for competition and medal
presentation.
Note: It is the responsibility of each individual athlete to enter. Scottishathletics cannot enter any athletes
into the England Track & Field Athletics Championships. For the British Athletics Championships,
entry is by invitation only
Scottish International Fixture Details 2015
Track and Field
Loughborough International
Scotland v BUSA v GB U20 v Loughborough v Wales
- Loughborough
Date:
17 May 2015
Selection Date:
5 May 2015
No:
One per event
Selection Notes: Current form provided performance is appropriate to level of competition
Women’s Events:
100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 3,000m, 3000m SC, 100mH, 400mH, 4 x 100m Relay, 4 x 400m Relay, High
Jump, Long Jump, Pole Vault, Triple Jump, Hammer, Shot, Discus, Javelin
Men’s Events:
100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 5000m, 3000mSC, 110mH, 400mH, 4 x 100m Relay, 4 x 400m Relay, High
Jump, Long Jump, Pole Vault, Triple Jump, Hammer, Shot, Discus, Javelin
Personal contribution: £30.00
Celtic Games International
Ireland
Date:
1 August 2015
Selection Date:
21 July 2015
No:
One per event
Selection Notes: See Celtic Games notes within Selection Policy and note age groups.
U16 Girls Events:
200m, 1500m, 80mH, High Jump, Discus
U16 Boys Events:
100m, 800m, 100mH, Long Jump, ,Javelin, Shot Putt
Combined girls/boys relay
U18 Women Events:
100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 100mH, 400mH, 1500ms/c, High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump, Pole Vault,
Hammer(3k), Shot Put (3k), Discus (1k), Javelin (500grm), 4 x 100m relay, 4 x 400m relay
U18 Men Events:
100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 3000m, 110mH, 400mH, High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump, Pole Vault,
Shot Putt (5k), Discus (1.5k), Javelin (700grm), Hammer (5kg), 4 x 100m relay, 4 x 400m relay
Personal contribution: £30.00
scottishathletics Competition Opportunities 2015
England Athletics U20/U23
And European Trials
Bedford
Date:
20 and 21 June 2015
Selection Date:
No Selections
Athletes self enter (see selection policy for details)
Please note that no transport will be arranged for this event by scottishathletics
British Athletics World Trials
And UK England Championships
Birmingham
Date:
4-5 July
Selection Date:
No Selections
Athletes self enter (see selection policy for details)
Please note that no transport will be arranged for this event by scottishathletics
England Athletics U17/U15
Bedford
Date:
29-30 August 2015
Selection Date:
No Selection
Athletes self enter (see selection policy for details)
There will be a number of overseas competition opportunities available. Further
information on these will be available from the scottishathletics website
www.scottishathletics.org.uk
Scottish International Selection Policy
Road Running Selection Policy
The selection policy for each race is identified below within each eventprofile. Where current form is quoted
as a consideration for selection this
will normally be taken from 2015 Power of 10 Rankings for races at the
same distance or very similar with particular note to races within four
weeks of the selection date. Additionally, all athletes seeking selection are encouraged to contact Mark
Pollard (Assistant Endurance Coach) of their current racing and training plans
Scottish International Road Running Fixture Details 2015
Frank Duffy 10 Mile Road Race, Dublin
Date:
22 August 2015
Selection Date:
3 August 2015
Team Managers:
N/a
No:
Up to 3 men and up to 3 women
Selection Notes: Current Form in races of similar distance; One male and one female to be U23
Abbey Dash 10k Road Race, Leeds
Date:
15 Nov 2015
Selection Date:
2 Nov 2015
Team Managers:
N/a
No:
Up to 4 men and up to 4 women
Selection Notes: Current Form in races of similar distance; One male and one female to be U23
Anglo Celtic Plate, 100k Road Race
Redwick, Wales
Date:
2 May 2015
Selection Date:
Feb 2015
Team Managers:
Adrian Stott
No:
Up to 5 men and up to 4 women
Selection Notes: To gain selection athletes must achieve (or be deemed capable of achieving) the following
standards: 8 hours for men and 9 hours 5 mins for women
Selection criteria: Current form, on loop road courses will be the main criteria. Performance in other ultra
events and results from 2013 will also be considered
London Mini Marathon
Date:
26 April 2015
Selection Date:
March 2015
Team Managers:
Neil Renton
The Scottish team each age group (U15 & U17) will be selected, based on current form
but particularly performances in the National Young Athletes Road Race
Championships. Age groupings for this race are U15 dob 1/9/1998 to 31/8/2000 and
U17 dob 1/9/96 to 31/8/1998
scottishathletics Road Relay Championships
6/4 Stage Road relay
Livingston
Date:
29 March 2015
ERRA 12/6 Stage Relay
11 Apr 2015
The ERRA will invite scottishathletics to enter teams in their National 12/6-stage relay, which is held at Sutton
Park, Sutton Coldfield on 11 April. Clubs who are interested in attending should contact Mark Pollard on
mark.pollard@scottishathletics.org.uk
scottishathletics Road Running Grand Prix
The following races constitute the 2015 Grand Prix Series
The format will be the best 4 races from 5
5 April
29 April
27 September
13 Sept
4 Oct
Tom Scott 10 miler
Silverknowes 5k
Inverness Marathon
Stirling 10k
Glasgow Half
Motherwell (Scottish Championship)
Edinburgh (Scottish Championship)
Inverness(Scottish Championship)
Stirling (Scottish Championship)
Glasgow (Scottish Championship)
scottishathletics Road Running Competition Opportunities 2015
Fixture
Armagh Int 5k
Great Edinburgh 10mile
Great Manchester 10k
Great North Run
Great South Run
Date
19Feb
19 Apr
10 May
13 Sept
25 Oct
Venue
Armagh
Edinburgh
Manchester
Newcastle
Portsmouth
Selection
By invitation
By invitation
By invitation
By invitation
The above competition opportunities do not carry full representative honours and Scottish kit will not be
issued. Athletes, are, however encouraged to wear their national kit in both competition and award
presentations
Armagh International 5k,
Date: 19 Feb 2015 (Thursday night race)
NOTE: Athletes wishing to be considered for this event should contact Mark Pollard
The Great Manchester Run
Date: 10 May 2015
NOTE: Athletes wishing to be considered for this event should contact the
scottishathletics Mark Pollard or self enter the race
through normal entry process
The Great North Run - Newcastle
Date: 13 September 2015
Selection: by invitation to athletes of UK Power of 10 top 50 equivalent for the
distance
NOTE: Athletes wishing to be considered for this event should contact the
scottishathletics Mark Pollard or self enter the race
through normal entry process
The Great South Run - Portsmouth
Date: 25 October 2015
Selection: by invitation to athletes of UK Power of 10 top 50 equivalent for the
distance
NOTE: Athletes wishing to be considered for this event should contact the
scottishathletics Mark Pollard or self enter the race
through normal entry process
Road Running and Race Walking Calendar
Date
Event
11/12 April 2015 World & European 24 Hour Challenge
26 April 2015
Virgin London Mini Marathon
26 April 2015
Virgin London Marathon
25April 2015
scottishathleticsLong Ultra Trail Race - Highland Fling
29 April scottishathletics 5k Road Race Championships
2 May 2015
Anglo-Celtic Plate 100k Home International Team Plate
10 May 2015
Great Manchester Run (10k)
30/31 May 2015 IAU Trail Running Championships
22 Aug 2015
Dublin International 10 Mile Road Race
13Sept 2015
scottishathletics 10k Road Race Championships
13 Sept 2015
Great North Run (Half Marathon)
27 September scottishathletics Marathon Championship
September 2015 scottishathletics Trail Championship
4 Oct 2015
scottishathletics Half Marathon Championships
25 Oct 2015
Great South Run (10 Miles)
Venue
Turin
London
London
Milngavie
Silverknowes
Perth
Manchester
Annecy
Ireland
Stirling
Newcastle
Inverness
Glasgow
Portsmouth
Scottish International Matches and Selection Dates 2015
Hill Running
Fixture
Senior Home International
Date
22 August
Venue
Betws y Coed (Wales)
Selection Date
3 August
International Youth Cup
Snowdon International
Junior Home International
27 June
18 July
19 September
Smolyan (Bulgaria)
Llanberis (Wales)
Betws y Coed (Wales)
18 May
29 June
30 August
The above Scottish International fixtures are classified as full international matches and carry the honour of
Scottish Team representation. Accordingly, athletes will receive the full Scottish kit.
scottish Athletics Competition
Opportunities and Selection Dates 2015
Hill Running
Fixture
Inter Counties
Date
16 May
Venue
Betws y Coed
(Wales)
Selection Date
20 April
Hill Running
Qualification and other International Events
Date
Event
Venue
16 May
31 May
27 June
4 July
4 July
18 July
22 Aug
22 Aug
30 Aug
12 Sept
19 Sept
19 Sept
Inter Counties (up and down)
European Champs Trial (uphill)
International Youth Cup (up and down)
European Champs (UK team uphill)
World Long Distance Challenge (UK team uphill)
Snowdon International (up and down)
World Championship Trial (up & down)
Senior Home International (up & down)
Junior Home International Trial (up & down)
World Masters (up and down)
World Champs (UK team up and down)
Junior Home International
Betws y Coed, North Wales
tbc, Lake District
Smolyan, Bulgaria
Porto Moniz, Madiera, Portugal
Zermatt Marathon, Switzerland
Llanberis, North Wales
Betws y Coed, North Wales
Betws y Coed, North Wales
Aberfoyle
Betws y Coed, North Wales
Betws y Coed, North Wales
Betws y Coed, North Wales
WMRA World Cup (6 race series)
Details of the WMRA World Cup series can be found at : www.wmra.info
scottishathletics Hill Running Championship Events
13 June
9 May
Scottish Senior Championships
Scottish Junior Championships
Durisdeer
Ben Lomond
Details of the SA Championship can be found at : www.scottishathletics.org.uk
Scottish Hill Runners Championship Events (6 race series)
28 March
9 May
30 May
13 June
8 Aug
26 Sept
Birnam (short)
Ben Lomond (medium)
Slioch (long)
Durisdeer (medium)
Two Inns (long)
Morven (short)
Birnam, Dunkeld
Rowardennan
Kinlochewe
Durisdeer, near Thornhill
Glen Coe
Dinnet, Aboyne
Details of the SHR Championship can be found at : www.shr.uk.com
British Athletics (BA) Mountain Running Championship
31 May
European Championship Trial
Lake District
Details of the BA Mountain Running Championship can be found at
www.britishathletics.org.uk/competitions/mountain-running-challenge/
BA British Fell Running Championship Events (4 race series)
18 April
13 June
25 July
15 August
Y Moelwyn (medium)
Durisdeer (medium)
Lingmell Dash (short)
Seven Sevens (long)
Blaenau Ffestiniog, North Wales
Durisdeer, near Thornhill, Scotland
Wasdale, Lake District, England
Newcastle, Mournes, N Ireland
17 Oct
UKA British Relay Champs
Barley, near Burnley, England
Details of the British Fell Running Championship can be found at : www.fellrunner.org.uk
scottishathletics Hill Running Junior League Events
The final result will be based on the best three points scores from the following races :
4 Apr
26 Apr
9 May
7 Jun
7 Jun
20 Jun
15 Aug
30 Aug
Cioch Mor Junior
Dingwall
Lomonds Junior Races
Falkland
Ben Lomond Junior (Scottish Junior Champs) * Rowardennan
Saugh Hill
Girvan
Scolty
Banchory
Falkland
Falkland
Cademuir
Peebles
Aberfoyle (JHI Trials) *
Aberfoyle
* Double points awarded at these races.
Note – Please check the details of each individual event as to which race to compete in on the day as there
may be multiple senior/junior races.
See details in championship section below.
Details of the SA Junior League can be found at www.scottishathletics.org.uk
Scottish International Selection Policy
Hill Running
Scotland has a proud and successful history in the discipline of hill running and it is an important discipline within
the endurance community. scottishathletics is keen that Scotland should continue to be represented by strong
and well prepared teams and continues to get athletes into GB teams at major championships.
The International Programme is designed with the above in mind, and the Commission are keen to ensure that
an adequate and appropriate programme is provided for our athletes. This includes opportunities for juniors
and seniors alike and the full programme is highlighted below. The balance of events and numbers of athletes
to be selected is dependent upon a number of factors.
Selection
For the programme to be successful and to ensure progress towards our aim of Scottish athletes performing
with distinction both within UK and abroad, and fielding Scottish Athletes in GB teams, our top endurance
athletes and their coaches are encouraged to participate in this programme, and plan their season accordingly.
It is important to note that only athletes who will benefit from the standard of competition at a particular event
will be selected and the selection committee has discretion to leave places empty if necessary. Although this
type of decision can be disappointing for athletes, there are a number of factors that will affect the standard of
team that may be sent to particular events and all of these will be taken into account. These may include the
age of an athlete, the wishes of race promoters, the demands of the event (distance, conditions and course
profile) and funding. The selected teams for the events in the programme will be funded from the
scottishathletics Hill Running budget, and it is also necessary for individual athletes to make a personal
contribution.
Please keep the National Endurance Manager and/or the Selection Committee fully informed of athletes’ racing
programmes, results, training progress, injuries, illness and availability for selection for those races on the
programme. This type of information and two-way communication is extremely valuable in assisting the
selectors to pick the best teams.
Events
There will be selection races to decide all or part of the team for the International Youth Cup and the Junior
Home Internationals. Other international teams will be selected according to current form and the other criteria
published alongside each event. If athletes wish form at other races to be noted, this should be made known to
selectors in advance.
Although selectors will make every effort to monitor performances and communicate with athletes throughout
the season, it is the responsibility of athletes to inform the selectors of their availability for particular events and
any performances which merit consideration.
Selection Committee and Procedure
The selectors for 2015 are:
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Angela Mudge, Mark Johnston (Chairperson), and Malcolm Patterson (Hill Running Event Coach), plus Mark
Harris for junior age groups.
The process of each selection is as follows:
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The selectors will either call a meeting or telephone conference call at which the team will be
selected. This will be on the designated selection date
Athletes will then be formally notified by letter or email as soon as possible following the
selections. A telephone call may also be made to assist in speeding up this process to allow travel
confirmations to be made
A formal team announcement will then follow from the scottishathletics office, normally in the
form of a press release and message on the web site
It is requested that any questions related to selection are addressed through the Chairperson by
contacting the scottishathletics office
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A condition of selection will be the requirement of athletes (or their parent/guardian/coach) to
let the scottishathletics office know of their acceptance of selection – this must be within 3 days
of receipt of the selection letter/email or telephone call
International Programme Notes
Selectors have the discretion not to allocate all the places shown if it is considered that the event is not
appropriate for the standard of athlete available.
It is essential that coaches and/or their athletes keep the selectors informed of their race programme and their
desire to be considered for selection. This is best done by e-mail or telephone to the National Hill Running
Coach Malcolm Patterson (0141-632-6986; malcpat@yahoo.co.uk) or Chairman of Selectors Mark Johnston
(01506 670184; mark_johnston@gmx.co.uk).
Please note additionally, if the cost of sending a team to one event is higher than expected, it may not be
possible to send full teams to all the specified events.
For UK team selection matters, see the UKA website, or contact:
Sarah Rowell, sarah@srowell.co.uk
Please read these notes in conjunction with the Background text and details of Selection Committee and
Procedures.
Scottish International Fixture Details 2015
Hill Running
International Youth Cup
Smolyan, Bulgaria
Date:
27 June
Selection date:
18 May
Team Managers:
David Armitage (david@armitages.plus.com)
Sonia Armitage (sonia@armitages.plus.com)
No:
Up to 6 Juniors - 3 male / 3 female (Born within the years 1998/99. Younger athletes
will not be considered.
Performance in the Scottish Junior Championships (Ben Lomond) will be the main but
not the only criterion.
Selection Notes:
Personal Contribution: £30
Snowdon International
Llanberis, Wales
Date:
18 July
Selection Date:
29 June
Team Manager:
Mike Pearson (mike.pearson@tiscali.co.uk)
No:
4 senior men and 3 senior women
Selection Notes:
Current form in appropriate races up to the selection date, but mainly from the
Scottish Championship at Durisdeer (13 June). The first eligible man and woman in
the Scottish Championship at Durisdeer will be offered automatic selection.
Personal Contribution: £30
Senior Home International (Up & Down)
Betws y Coed, Wales
Date:
22 August
Selection Date:
3 August
Team Managers:
Malcolm Patterson (malcpat@yahoo.co.uk)
No:
Teams for both the women’s and men’s events comprise a maximum of six athletes.
Up to four of the athletes may be seniors (born before 1993), with the remainder of
the team to be made up of under 23 athletes (born within the years 1993 – 1995
inclusive).
Selection Notes:
The first eligible senior male & senior female athletes and the first eligible under 23
male & under 23 female athletes at Inter Counties (Betws y Coed 16 May) will be
offered selection, with the balance of the team being selected on current form in
similar races.
Personal Contribution: £30
Junior Home International
Betws y Coed, Wales
Date:
19 September
Selection Date:
31 August
Team Manager:
Mark Harris (harrismark1@mac.com)
Angela Mudge (angela.mudge@btinternet.com)
No:
Male and Female Teams of 4 at U17 (born in 1999 or 2000) and U20 (born in 1996,
1997 or 1998) age groups. Younger athletes will not be considered
Selection Notes:
The first 2 eligible male and female athletes in each age category in the trial race at
Aberfoyle on 30th August will be offered selection, with the balance of the team being
selected on current form in the trial race and/or similar races.
Personal Contribution: £30
scottishathletics Competition Opportunities 2015
Inter Counties
Betws y Coed, North Wales
Date:
16 May
Selection Date:
20 April
Team Managers:
Kenny Richmond (Kenny.Richmond@ntlworld.com)
No:
Senior Race : Up to 4 male and 4 female senior athletes for each of 4 regions (North,
Central, East and West). Senior is defined as born in 1996 or before
Junior Race : Up to 3 male and 3 female U19 athletes (born in 1997 or 1998) and 3
male and 3 female U17 athletes (born in 1999 or 2000)
Selection Notes:
Current form in appropriate races up to the selection date. Check details with your
area rep :
Central : Alayne Finlay (alaynefinlay@yahoo.co.uk)
East : Helen Bonsor (hbonsor@hotmail.com)
North : Kyle Greig (kyletherunner@hotmail.com)
West : Kenny Richmond (kenny.richmond@ntlworld.com)
Funding:
There will be a modest subsidy (level to be agreed) towards travel costs. Runners are
expected to make their own travel arrangements though assistance may be given to
coordinate travel. For further detail please contact the Chair of Selectors
The 2015 scottishathletics Hill Running Championships
Senior Championship
This year the scottishathletics senior championships will be held as a one-off race at Durisdeer on Saturday 13
June
The championship categories are, individual senior men/women, under 23 men/women (born in 1993 – 1995
inclusive), veteran men/women (O/40) and super-veteran men/women (O/50). Note - veteran age groups are
determined from age on day of the race. There will also be male and female team competitions. Scoring teams
are made up of the top 4 athletes (men) or 3 athletes (women) in each club.
See www.shr.uk.com for further race details.
The Championship Race:
13 June
Durisdeer
Durisdeer, near Thornhill, Dumfriesshire
Junior Championships
This year the junior championships will be held as a one-off race at Ben Lomond on Saturday, 9 May.
The championship categories are:
u20 (born 1996-1998), u17 (born 1999–2000), u15 (born 2001-2002).
The Championship Race:
10 May
Ben Lomond
Rowardennan, Loch Lomond
Junior League
The eight races are:
4 Apr
26 Apr
9 May
7 Jun
7 Jun
20 Jun
15 Aug
30 Aug
Cioch Mor Junior
Lomonds Junior Races
Ben Lomond Junior (Scottish Jnr Champs)*
Saugh Hill
Scolty
Falkland
Cademuir
Aberfoyle (JHI Trials) *
Dingwall
Falkland
Rowardennan
Girvan
Banchory
Falkland
Peebles
Aberfoyle
* Double points awarded at these races.
Note – Please check the details of each individual event as to which race to compete in on the day as there
may be multiple senior/junior races.
The league categories in 2015 are :
U20 (born 1996-1998)
u17 (born 1999–2000)
u15 (born 2001-2002).
Points will be awarded to the first 18 individuals in each category: 1st place 25 points, 2nd 20 points, 3rd 17
points, 4th 15 points, 5th 14 points, reducing at one point intervals down to 18th 1 point. However the SAL
junior championships (Ben Lomond) and the JHI Trial (Aberfoyle) will be double weighted, where runners will
receive twice the points.
The final league score comprises the athlete’s best 3 race scores, plus 2 points for each race completed.
If overall points are tied after the final League race, points scored at SAL junior championship and the JHI trial
race will be used to determine the winner of the age category.
The 2015 Scottish Hill Runners Championship
The Scottish Hill Running trophies will be awarded on the basis of the Scottish Hill Runners (SHR)
Championship. The first three in each category will receive awards, with the winners receiving the designated
SHR Trophy, to be kept for one calendar year. All athletes who complete the championship will be awarded a
memento, providing they are paid up members of SHR.
The Championship Races:
28 March
9 May
30 May
13 June
8 Aug
26 Sept
Birnam (short)
Ben Lomond (medium)
Slioch (long)
Durisdeer (medium)
Two Inns (long)
Morven (short)
Birnam, Dunkeld
Rowardennan
Kinlochewe
Durisdeer, near Thornhill
Glen Coe
Dinnet, Aboyne
Note – Some of these events may be pre-entry and have an entry limit. See www.shr.uk.com for more
details.
All queries to Neil Gilmore, Scottish Hill Runners, e-mail: neilgilmore@blueyonder.co.uk
British Athletics (BA) Mountain Challenge
The BA Mountain Challenge will be an open, three-race challenge, with two races required to count in the
overall standings (for which prize money will be available).
The races are:
16 May
31 May
22 Aug
Inter Counties race
European Championships Trial (uphill)*
World Championship Trial (up and down)**
Betws y Coed, Wales
Lake District
Betws y Coed, Wales
* Incorporates the BA Mountain Running Championships.
** Incorporates the BA Mountain Running Senior Home International
Further details are available on the BA website under mountain running. Any queries about the challenge
please contact Sarah Rowell - sarah@srowell.co.uk
CONTACTS
Director of Coaching
Email:
rodger.harkins@scottishatheltics.org.uk
Rodger Harkins
Tel: 07983 080688
Performance Executive
Email:
mary.anderson@scottishathletics.org.uk
Mary Anderson
Tel:07984 554814
Performance Manager
Email:
mark.pollard@scottishathletics.org.uk
Mark Pollard
Tel: 07584 102980
Performance Manager
Email:
darren.ritchie@scottishathletics.org.uk
Darren Ritchie
Tel: 07825 507425