The sections below detail information about the Wessex Young Athletes League such as AGM minutes and league officials contact details. This information is designed for reference only, if you are looking to download things like declaration forms and track lists then see the Downloads page.

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The Wessex Track and Field Young Athletes League started back in 1989 as the Andover Doves league with just a handful of clubs competing in the under thirteen age group. As time went on the number of clubs and age groups competing slowly increased to include under fifteen, seventeen and twenty age groups (there is also separate under eleven's challenge).

Despite several dips in its fortunes and name changes, the competition has prospered, thanks to a dedicated group of enthusiasts, largely as a development competition for clubs, big and small in the "Wessex" area.

Clubs compete on a league basis of four matches evenly spread around as much as possible on a club strength and geographical basis. Trophies are awarded to the league champions as well as age groups. Medals are awarded to athletes of the match (boys and girls in both track and field events). In addition at the end of the season any record breakers are also awarded medals.

In order to keep costs down, virtually all admin etc is carried out by email. As a result, annual subscriptions, helped by some modest sponsorship, are kept to a minimum.

Several well known names hold league records in their age groups. They include Robert Tobin (Basingstoke) 400m, Sian Scott (Bournemouth) 300m, Hannah England (Oxford) 800m and Kelly Morgan (Salisbury) javelin just to name a few.


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Chairman Nick Bull 01635 31338 (07785 560120)
nick-bull@sky.com
Vice Chairperson Ian Warland 07732 742212
iwarland@aol.com
Secretary Geoff Davies 02380 907 174
jumping.geoff@ntlworld.com
League Coordinators     Nick Bull 01635 31338 (07785 560120)
nick-bull@sky.com
  Ian Warland 07732 742212
iwarland@aol.com
Liz Flitcroft ecflitcroft@ntlworld.com
Tim Wilding 02380 848914
t.wilding@sky.com
Laura White 01276 676545
positivecoaching@btinternet.com
Mark Pauley 01202 387 362
mark.pauley@tesco.net
Terry Wegg  
Treasurer Emma Carter 01635 33894
carter120@btinternet.com
League Records /
Athletics Weekly 		Nigel Harding 01202 741227
harding272@btinternet.com
Quadkids Secretary Liz Flitcroft ecflitcroft@ntlworld.com
Website Darryn Campbell darryn@wessexleaguetandf.co.uk

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  • Attire / Numbers
    • Club vests and identification letters will be worn in all competition events
    • Under 11’s to wear club kit and allocated numbers
    • All clubs will provide their own identification letters back and front depending on string, e.g. M = A string MM = B string.
    • Host clubs will supply under 11 numbers and Non Scoring numbers. 2 digit where possible. To be worn back and front.
  • Competition:
    • NO mobile phones or ipod's are permitted in the competition area
    • Athletes may not change clubs in a season after they have competed for one club.
    • Under no circumstances must any athlete compete outside their own age group.
    • Team Managers should try to ensure that the best athlete competes as the A String in all events.
    • Athletes may only compete in 4 events including Non Scoring of which one must be a relay.
    • U13 and U15 girls and boys may only compete in one middle distance event.
    • Clubs may include up to four scoring second claim athletes to be identified on the team sheet. These second claim athletes must be declared before the start of the season.
  • Exceptional Performances:
    • Any athlete breaking a league record will receive a medal.
  • Field Events:
    • Trials: All field events except high jump will be of 3 trials. The top four will then be allowed two further attempts, if AAA grade 4 standard has been reached
    • High Jump: Starting height for the high jump will be: Under 13 Girls / Boys: 1.00m Under 15 Girls: 1.10m Under 15 Boys: 1.20m Under 17 Women: 1.20m Under 17 Men: 1.30m Then the height will go up in 5cm increments.
  • All Clubs:
    • All clubs shall provide a field team of three or more judges (at least one must be a qualified) plus one track judge and one timekeeper.
    • Every competing club to ensure that no athlete is allowed to compete in any event unless they have been competently coached in the event and be fully acquainted with all the rules and safety aspects of the event. Team managers to endorse this rule on every team declaration.
  • Host Club:
    • All host clubs shall provide a track referee, field referee,chief timekeeper and starter, marksman. Host club shall provide announcer and track and field cards.
    • The host club shall provide First Aid cover.
    • Host clubs shall issue a set of results to all competing clubs and the League Secretary as soon as possible after the meeting.
    • The timetable shall be strictly followed where ever possible.
    • All matches to be scored from 5 points for first place to 1 for last place
  • Unless otherwise specified:
    • All other competition rules shall be the same as UKA guidelines for under 13,15,17 boys and girls

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Please find below the minutes of the Wessex League Anual General meetings dating back to 2005

13th November 2011 - Andover Athletic Club    

14th November 2010 - Andover Athletic Club    

11th October 2009 - Andover Athletic Club    

9th November 2008 - Andover Athletic Club    

2nd December 2007 - Andover Athletic Club    

19th November 2006 - Andover Athletic Club    

18th December 2005 - Basingstoke Rugby Club    


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Download League Constitution (For Printing or Reference)
Name This shall be the Wessex Young Athletes Track and Field League.
Objectives The objective of the league is to promote amateur athletics.
Membership The league shall consist of amateurs, according to the national governing body definition of amateur.
Application for membership shall be made in writing to the league secretary and approved by a majority of the management committee.
Each Club shall pay a subscription decided at the Annual General Meeting.
Subscriptions must be paid before the start of the current Season.
To resign, a member must inform the league secretary in writing.
Any Club guilty of misconduct (i.e. behaviour contrary to the Constitution) may be cautioned once or expelled from the league by a majority decision of the management committee.
Any club expelled will have the right to appeal to the Management committee meeting called at their request not later than two weeks from the date of expulsion.
Management The management committee shall consist of Chairman, League Secretary, League Treasurer, Under 11’s Secretary and Officials Secretary.
The management committee shall meet at least twice a year.
A quorum for the management committee shall be three.
All decisions will be by majority vote; the chairman shall have a casting vote in the event of a tie.
The management committee has the power to co-opt extra members up to the limit of three; to create trustees, and form
a sub-committee as and when considered necessary.
An auditor who is not a committee member must be elected annually by the AGM.
Annual General Meeting The AGM will be held during November/December and the following business under taken:
The report will be read and discussed.
The audited accounts will be presented.
The officers will be elected.
Motions to be discussed must be submitted in writing to the league secretary at least one week before the meeting.
A majority decision shall change standing orders or rules.
One third of all paid up members will constitute a quorum.
The Chairman shall have the casting vote.
Amendments to the Constitution The management committee, by majority at a quorum meeting, to the may propose amendments to the constitution. The changes may be made only at the AGM or an extra-ordinary general meeting called for that purpose. Two weeks notice must be given for EGM. A quorum shall consist of one quarter of the membership. If the motion is passed by majority vote, the amendment to the constitution will be adopted.
Alternatively, five ordinary paid up and voting members may petition the Hon. Secretary in writing, to call an EGM in which the conditions in the previous paragraph will apply with respect to calling the meeting and voting at it.
Voting rights as at the AGM.
Dissolution The management committee, by majority vote at a quorum meeting, may decide to dissolve the league. They must then call an EGM giving two weeks notice to all clubs. If the motion is passed by majority vote the league is then dissolved.
Alternatively five ordinary paid up members may petition the Hon. Secretary in writing to call a EGM in which the conditions in the previous paragraph will apply with respect to calling the meeting and voting at it.
Voting rights as at the AGM pertain.
Upon dissolution any funds remaining after all debts have been met will be shared equally among the remaining clubs.
Date This constitution was adopted at a meeting held on 18th December 2005.
League Chairman Nick Bull
League Secretary Tim Wilding