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This site contains basic information for young Athletes about each Athletics (Track & Field) event and enough information to help you if you are already an established young Athlete or are considering Athletics.  It has information which might also help Athletics Coaches and Parents of young athletes.  Athletics in the UK.  Athletics UK. Athletics UK.  Athletics UK. 

IAAF scoring tables.

One of the "very hard to find" areas on the IAAF website and one of our most frequently asked questions:  "Can you help me find the Combined Events scoring tables for x or y or z"  IAAF scoring tables - free PDF downloads

AAA of England Standards 2009/2010 standards out and newly revised for this season.  Updated April 09.

The AAA has reverted to its original name - the Amateur Athletics Association - and are still responsible for setting and explaining standards used in Athletics in the UK, in order to compare performance and monitor progress as athletes move upwards through age groups. AAA Standards Scheme 

Will you be good enough to compete at World level?

UK Athletics, the governing body for Athletics in the UK, have produced some guidance using recent data that may show if you are on-track for achieving World Class performances.  Most athletes wonder where they are and the Power of 10 site shows the top 500 or so ranked athletes at National and Regional levels. 

The new "Performance Funnels" appear to be a good tool for you and your coach to monitor your progress.  Take a look and remember to read the "Notes" thoroughly UK Performance Funnels (UKA have undertaken to update the Funnel data each year)

How does the school system support Athletics and gifted and talented athletes?

Have a look at what the school system in the UK are doing for talented athletes in many sports. Talent Ladder - how schools support gifted athletes English Schools website

Nutrition information as it should be available - see what the Aussies make available to their athletes

The Australian Institute of Sport supports it athletes with useful and widely available information.  Click the link and make your own mind up. Nutrition information - compare what your governing body makes available in your country

Ever wondered what you can take and what you cannot.  You might be young, but everyone has to be registered for their inhaler and most young Athletes don't know this.  Check out drug search database, you can check any medicine or chemical.  100% me site and link to Drug Information Database

A 13 year old's guide to Youth Athletics.   Might help if your in need of some basic coaching or technique tips.  Download the powerpoint slide show