As a member of Shrewsbury AC there are many opportunities to compete in Track & Field competitions. If you are a member of another club it may be possible to compete for Shrewsbury AC – use the Request Information form on the right of this page to get more information. 

Leagues

There is league competition for junior athletes. All members can participate subject to age restrictions and availability of events. The entry costs are covered by your annual membership fee.

Championships

Championship events are held each year. They range from the County Championships through to the British Championships. Some apply entry standards. It is the responsibility of individual athletes to enter these events although coach’s, Team Managers and Club Officials can provide advice. 

Open Competition

These events are promoted by individual clubs and are open to all athletes to enter. While many will cater for all events, some will specialise, for example by offering only throws events. It is the responsibility of individual athletes to enter these events although coach’s, team managers and Club Officials can provide advice. 

Information about some Open Meetings can be found on the Fixtures pages of the website.

Search for other Open Events here http://www.openmeetings.co.uk/ 

Power of 10 website

On the Power of 10 website you can check your ranking against other athletes in your age group. Amongst other things you can also view competition results and athlete profiles. 

Competition for Disabled Athletes

Classification is an integral part of athletics for disabled athletes which enables fair competition for all competitors. Once an athlete has a national classification they will be issued with a British Athletics card confirming the classification group. For more information use this link to England Athletics. 

Competition for Transplant Athletes

Anyone who has had a major organ transplant or bone marrow and stem cell transplant is eligible to compete as a Transplant athlete. For more information go to the Transplant Sport UK website. 

Want to Compete?

Go to the Join Us page to find out how to join Shrewsbury AC