Athletics Norfolk 2026 Outdoor season opener part 01


Athletics Norfolk's Outdoor Season Opener Pt. 1 - Friday 10th April

Events commence: 17:30

Photo finish and electronic timing.

4 trials for horizontal jumps and throws.

Bib numbers will be supplied on the night; please bring your pins.

Closing Date 03/04/26 23:59 - no late entries will be accepted.

Age Group      School Years

U10                  Years 3 and 4 (aged 7-9) - Can only compete in a short sprint 50m and a longer run 400m


U12                  Years 5 and 6 (aged 9-11) - Can only compete in short sprint 75m or 150m and a longer run 400m or 600m and a field event


U14                  Years 7 and 8 (aged 11-13) - Can compete in 3 events max, but only one distance event (800m/one mile/3000m)


U16                  Years 9 and 10 (aged 13-15) - Can compete in 3 events max


U18                  Years 11 and 12 (aged 15-17) - Can compete in 5 events max


U20                  Year 13+ (aged 17-19) - Can compete in 5 events max



Senior              Aged 20+ - Can compete in unlimited events


Athletics Norfolk 2026 Outdoor season opener part 02



Athletics Norfolk's Outdoor Season Opener Pt. 2 - Friday 17th April

Events commence: 17:30

4 trials for horizontal jumps and throws.

Bib numbers will be supplied on the night; please bring your pins.

Closing Date 10/04/26 23:59 - no late entries will be accepted.


Age Group      School Years

U10                  Years 3 and 4 (aged 7-9) - Can only compete in a longer run 400m


U12                  Years 5 and 6 (aged 9-11) - Can only compete in a sprint 300m and Field events (excluding TJ, PV, DT)


U14                  Years 7 and 8 (aged 11-13) - Can compete in 3 events max, but only one distance event (800m/one mile/3000m)


U16                  Years 9 and 10 (aged 13-15) - Can compete in 3 events max


U18                  Years 11 and 12 (aged 15-17) - Can compete in 5 events max


U20                  Year 13+ (aged 17-19) - Can compete in 5 events max



Senior              Aged 20+ - Can compete in unlimited events


East Anglian League


Track and field competition for Junior and Senior athletes.


U12's - must be at least 10 on day of competition and will not be 12 on 31st August 2026.

Available events (max of 3):

  • 75m
  • 600m
  • Long jump
  • Shot

U14's - school years 7 & 8 


U16's - school years 9 & 10


U18's - school years 11 & 12


Seniors - those aged 20 or over on 31st December in the calendar year of competition - those younger are U20.


Please speak to Club coaches or go to UKA website to see what disciplines are available in each age group.




Competition dates & venues



  • Match 01 - Norwich Sportspark
  • Match 02 - Bury St Edmunds
  • Match 03 - TBC


Competitions typically last all day (11.00am - 5.30pm)

How to enter:


Please go to the Club's 'Spond' app for further details and registration.


Enquiries to Ben Walker, EAL coordinator for 2026 season. Details can be found on our 'Committee' page here on the website.