Junior Members are invited to represent Sleaford Striders A.C across the year with a number of sporting events.
Sportshall Athletics
Junior Members have been invited to join up with Boston & District Athletics club in their mini Sportshall League.
It is open to everyone from Years 1 to 10. Events take place on the first Saturday of each month, at the B-Hive venue Punchbowl Lane, Boston. PE20 3SB) with a cost per session.
Sportshall trials, for a place in the Lincolnshire Team, take place each year. Junior Members need to be in School Year 5 (min age 9) to Year 10 (no older than 15); there is a cost (payable on the day).
Further information can be found on the Linc Athletics site.
lincsathletics.com/sportshall.htm
Questions should be directed to sportshall@lincsathletics.com
County Championships
Junior Members may represent the Sleaford Strider A.C at the County Track and Field Championships.
To qualify for entry, all athletes must be over the age of 9, have a valid EA number and either have been born in Lincolnshire, or a current Lincolnshire resident.
All entries are to be made online by individuals (or their parent\guardian). Note: Athletes up to U17 can only enter max of 3 events per day.
Further information can be found on the Linc Athletics site.
Lincolnshire Athletic Association – Fixtures
Cross Country
Boston & District Athletics club have set dates for a junior cross country races series for athletes from any clubs in school years 1&2 (600m), 3&4, (1.5km), 5&6 (2km), 7&8 (3km), 9&10 (3km). Races will be held monthly, on Saturday, from October through to March.
Registration starts at 9.15am at the B-Hive in Boston. First race is at 10am and are usually finished by midday. Entry fee is £5 and you can register on the day. Certificates and awards are given at the end of the series.
Dates are; 23rd October, 13th November, 11th December, 29th January 2022, 19th February and 12th March.
LINCOLNSHIRE XC CHAMPS LEAGUE:
Dates for this years Lincs Cross Country League have been released:
21st November 2021 @ Sproxton, Grantham (NG33 5DA)
5th December 2021 @ Louth (London Road)
30th January 2022 @ Boston (Witham Park)
Race age limits are U11 (minimum age 9 years old), U13 (minimum ages 11 years old), U15 & U17, based on your age as midnight on 31st August 2021.
Sleaford Striders pay for all entries to the race. You just need to bring your Striders vest. For more information please visit the LAA website.
LINCOLNSHIRE XC COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS:
Lincolnshire Cross Country County Championships is being held on January 9th 2022 at Biscathorpe. More details will be shared as they become available. This is usually a tough but incredibly rewarding (and entertaining) race. Please remember to bring wellies, a towel and a spare set of dry clothes.
TOMMY CLAY TRACK & FIELD SERIES:
Boston Athletics Club are hosting a series of friendly track & field events at the Princess Royal Sports Area, Boston. Events are open to all ages and abilities from 7 upwards. It costs £5 to compete in up to 3 events (with a fun relay for all competitors at the end of the night). Events run on a Friday with registration at 6pm, for a 6:30pm start. Timetables & results for each meet are updated on Boston Athletics website here.
Current confirmed dates for 2021 are :
Friday 7th, 14th and 28th May
Friday 4th, 11th and 25th June
Friday 2nd, 16th & 27nd July
Friday 27th August (CANCELLED DUE TO ON GOING TRACK MAINTENANCE)
Friday 3rd & 17th September (CANCELLED DUE TO ON GOING TRACK MAINTENANCE)
A timetable of events will be posted on the Junior Strider’s Facebook page as they are released.