Athletics prepares for ActiveGsy Track & Field Series
Dates have been announced for the 2022 AcitveGsy Track and Field Series.
Guernsey Athletics has confirmed 11 fixtures at Footes Lane beginning on Sunday 24 April catering for all the different disciplines, including sprinting, middle and long distance running, hurdles, jumps and throws.
Anyone from the U13 age group upwards can enter
ActiveGsy is delighted to support this series and will be bringing you all the action and colour from the events as well as behind the scenes stories from those taking part, the volunteers and coaches.
ActiveGsy editor Nick Mann said of the partnership: ‘We’re delighted to be involved in a series of events that will see people of all ages and abilities taking part. The carrot of Island Games qualification is bound to help raise everybody’s performances and make for exciting viewing this summer. With so many disciplines there really is something for everyone. We’ll be there to cover the series every step of the way.’
Athletics Development Officer Tom Druce paid tribute to the commitment and application of the club’s team of officials in enhancing the level of the local series.
‘To have such a committed and diligent team of volunteer officials has been a game-changer for the delivery of local Track & Field,’ he said.
‘Many of them have worked hard to progress up the qualification ladder as well which is of priceless benefit to us. We’re always on the lookout for more though and particularly so ahead of next year’s Island Games.
‘I have to say that Track and Field is vital to developing athletes of all ages and I really hope to see numerous youngsters expressing themselves out in the Footes Lane arena.’
You can enter the series opener here.
Calendar of events
(Sunday meets begin at 12pm; Thursday’s at 6pm or 6.30pm.
Sunday 24 April: 100m; 800m; sprint hurdles; high jump; long jump; shot put; hammer.
Sunday 8 May: 100m; 200m; 1500m; 400m hurdles; high jump; triple jump; discus; javelin.
Thursday 19 May: 100m; 400m; 5000m; long jump; hammer.
Thursday 26 May: 100m; 200m; 800m; 400m hurdles; triple jump; shot put; javelin.
Thursday 9 June: 400m; 1500m; sprint hurdles; high jump; discus; hammer.
Sunday 19 June: 100m; 400m; 400m hurdles; long jump, shot put, javelin.
Thursday 30 June: 200m; 1500m; sprint hurdles; triple jump; discus.
Sunday 10 July: 100m; 400m; 800m; 3000m; 400m hurdles; long jump; discus; hammer.
Sunday 24 July: 100m; 200m; 1500m; sprint hurdles; high jump; triple jump; shot put; javelin.
Sunday 21 August: 100m; 200m; 800m; 5000m; long jump, discus, hammer.
Sunday 4 September: 100m; 400m; 1500m; sprint hurdles; high jump; javelin.
