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The Events
The Disport Junior Athletics Events are based upon mainstream track & Field athletics. Where necessary, adaptations are made, either for safety reasons or to assist inclusion of athletes with a disability.
The events are:-
25m walk, 50m walk, 50m, 80m, 100m
200m, 300m, 400m, 800m
Motorised wheelchair slalom
Assisted wheelchair slalom
Unassisted wheelchair slalom
Field
High Jump
Long Jump
Standing Long Jump
Softball Throw
Wheelchair Beanbag Throw
Athletes participate in one of two ability groups.
Group A = Athletes with a Moderate Learning Disability
Group B = Athletes with a Severe Learning Disability
Athletes may also have an associated physical disability, but their classification for Disport Athletics is made on their learning ability.
Athletes compete in the following age groups.
Under 11s
Under 13s
Under 15s
15 and over
Qualification to Regional Athletics Final
Traditionally the top two athletes in each event category will reach the regional final. However at the organisers discretion, other additional athletes may be allowed to progress to the final. This may occur in cases where positions were very close, or in events which are “over populated” e.g. the 50m races at the very busy West Yorkshire event.
Officials
All events are officiated by fully qualified track and field officials with the assistance of trained volunteers, and supervised college volunteers.
Results
The Disport Junior Athletics Events are based upon mainstream track & Field athletics. Where necessary, adaptations are made, either for safety reasons or to assist inclusion of athletes with a disability.
The events are:-
25m walk, 50m walk, 50m, 80m, 100m
200m, 300m, 400m, 800m
Motorised wheelchair slalom
Assisted wheelchair slalom
Unassisted wheelchair slalom
Field
High Jump
Long Jump
Standing Long Jump
Softball Throw
Wheelchair Beanbag Throw
Athletes participate in one of two ability groups.
Group A = Athletes with a Moderate Learning Disability
Group B = Athletes with a Severe Learning Disability
Athletes may also have an associated physical disability, but their classification for Disport Athletics is made on their learning ability.
Athletes compete in the following age groups.
Under 11s
Under 13s
Under 15s
15 and over
Qualification to Regional Athletics Final
Traditionally the top two athletes in each event category will reach the regional final. However at the organisers discretion, other additional athletes may be allowed to progress to the final. This may occur in cases where positions were very close, or in events which are “over populated” e.g. the 50m races at the very busy West Yorkshire event.
Officials
All events are officiated by fully qualified track and field officials with the assistance of trained volunteers, and supervised college volunteers.
Results
Results are circulated to schools as soon as possible after each of the events.
Talented Athletes
Talented athletes are referred to the athletics governing body and to the National squad (Mencap Sport) so that opportunities for them to develop their talent are made available on a regular basis
National Athletics Squad
Yorkshire has an excellent track record of filtering talented athletes into the National Athletics Squad (English Sports Association for People With A Learning Disability). Indeed, over 60% of the National squad representatives in 2003 were from the Yorkshire Region, and began their athletics interests during the Disport Athletics Championships. Athletes from this region have been involved in events all over Europe several returning with medals
Media Coverage
In recent years, The Disport Athletics Championships have enjoyed considerable media coverage including:-
Look North
The Yorkshire Post
Barnsley Chronicle
Sheffield Star
Sheffield Telegraph
BBC Radio Sheffield
BBC Radio Leeds
BBC Radio Humberside
BBC Radio York
Talented Athletes
Talented athletes are referred to the athletics governing body and to the National squad (Mencap Sport) so that opportunities for them to develop their talent are made available on a regular basis
National Athletics Squad
Yorkshire has an excellent track record of filtering talented athletes into the National Athletics Squad (English Sports Association for People With A Learning Disability). Indeed, over 60% of the National squad representatives in 2003 were from the Yorkshire Region, and began their athletics interests during the Disport Athletics Championships. Athletes from this region have been involved in events all over Europe several returning with medals
Media Coverage
In recent years, The Disport Athletics Championships have enjoyed considerable media coverage including:-
Look North
The Yorkshire Post
Barnsley Chronicle
Sheffield Star
Sheffield Telegraph
BBC Radio Sheffield
BBC Radio Leeds
BBC Radio Humberside
BBC Radio York