Dorset Athletics Team Dorset Athletics Network Team Dorset Dorset County Athletics Association Dorset Schools Athletic Association DSAA DCAA TDAN Latest news from across the Dorset county athletics network Track & Field REGISTER: John Gregory Summer Evening Open, Friday 21st August Follow the link below to register for this T&F Open at Ashdown, Poole on the evning of Friday 21st August. Closing date for entries is 14th August. Register Track & Field REGISTER: Bournemouth AC Autumn Open, Sunday 23rd August Follow the link below to register for this T&F Open at Kings Park, Bournemouth on Sunday 23rd August. Closing date for entries is 9th August. Register Track & Field RESULTS: Dorset U10/U12 Open on Sunday 24th May The first fixture of a new competition for school years 3-6 was held at Ashdown track, Poole. Follow this link to see the results and to register for the second fixture which will take place on 9th August at Kings Park: Details Track & Field RESULTS: Dorset County T&F Championships on Sunday 10th May A very successful county championships was held at the Ashdown track, Poole. Results are available by following this link to Roster Athletics: Results Track & Field RESULTS: Dorset County Steeplechase Championships on Saturday 9th May Dorset county steeplechase events were held as part of the Somerset County T&F championships in Yeovil on Saturday 9th May. Results are available on Roster Athletics: Results Officiating EA information on officiating England Athletics has produced a set of very helpful guides to the different track & field officiating roles plus details on training and qualifications. Officiating AGM dates Dorset County AA and Team Dorset AN AGMs on 22nd April The Dorset County Athletics Association and Team Dorset Athletic Network AGMs will be held on Wednesday 22nd April 2026 at 7pm at Team Dorset HQ, Ashdown Athletics Track, Poole. DCAA TDAN Sportshall Results of Dorset County Sportshall championships on 25th January To view the results of the county championships at Canford School follow this link and click on the County Champs tab: Results Cross Country Results of fourth Wessex cross country race and Dorset County Championships on 14th December The results are accessible via the cross country section of the website. Select Fixture 4 for Wessex race results including final league standings. Select County Championships for the Dorset results. Results Upcoming Fixtures Calendar of Dorset cross country, Sportshall and road races Follow this link for a calendar of the main cross country, Sportshall and road race fixtures for Dorset clubs and athletes for the period September 2025 to March 2026. Calendar Athletics needs YOU! Offering volunteer opportunities across Dorset We are run by volunteers and more are needed to support our commitment to our athletes Volunteering Archived news

Sportshall Dorset Sportshall Athletics Running for kids Dorset Athletics for kids Dorset Athletics Poole, Bournemouth, Wimborne, Dorchester, Weymouth Indoor athletics Dorset Sportshall An indoor competition for young athletes Sportshall is a lively competition format designed to give young athletes the opportunity to compete indoors throughout the winter. Under 11s, Under 13s and Under 15s take part in running and field events. The races include individual 2, 4 and 6 lap races with each lap defined as two lengths of the sportshall with turns off angled turn boards at each end. There are also team relays and obstacle races. Field events include speed bounce, vertical jump, hi-stepper, standing long jump, standing triple jump, balance beam, target throw, chest push and javelin. Dorset Sportshall League The six main track & field clubs in the county (Bournemouth AC, Dorchester AC, Poole AC, Poole Runners, Weymouth St Paul's Harriers & AC and Wimborne AC) compete in the Dorset Sportshall League which consists on three or four fixtures from November to January each year. These take place in the sportshall at Canford School in Canford Magna. The first fixture of the 2025/26 Dorset Sportshall League will be on 18th October. If you are interested in competing then please speak to one of the six clubs. Contact the clubs 2025/26 prospectus Match 1 Match 2 Match 3 County championships 2025/26 Dorset Sportshall League - Match 1 Date: 18th October 2025 Time: 1.45pm to 4pm (Arrival from 1.15pm) Venue: Canford School, Canford Magna, Wimborne BH21 3AD Entry via your club Team Manager Match 1 results 2025/26 D orset Sportshall League - Match 2 Date: 22nd November 2025 Time: 1.45pm to 4pm (Arrival from 1.15pm) Venue: Canford School, Canford Magna, Wimborne BH21 3AD Entry via your club Team Manager Match 2 results 2025/26 D orset Sportshall League - Match 3 Date: 3rd January 2026 Time: 1.45pm to 4pm (Arrival from 1.15pm) Venue: Canford School, Canford Magna, Wimborne BH21 3AD Entry via your club Team Manager Match 3 results 2025/26 D orset Sportshall Dorset County Championships Date: 24th January 2026 Time: 1.45pm to 4pm (Arrival from 1.15pm) Venue: Canford School, Canford Magna, Wimborne BH21 3AD Entry via your club Team Manager £5 per entrant payable to DCAA on the day of competition County results Dorset County Sportshall Championships The final fixture of the Dorset Sportshall League each year forms the County Championships. This is normally at the end of January. Competitors must be either resident in Dorset or have been born in Dorset to qualify. Entries are organised by the participating clubs and championship competitors must pay a small additional fee on the day to take part. Winners of events in each age category receive certificates. 2025 results 2024 results 2024/25 2023/24 2022/23 Dorset Sportshall League Results 2024/25 Match 2 results Match 3 results Match 1 results Match 4 results Dorset Sportshall League Results 2022/23 Match 1 results Match 2 results Match 3 results Dorset Sportshall League Results 2023/24 Match 1 results Match 2 results Match 3 results Match 4 results South West Sportshall Championships The best Sportshall competitors from across Dorset have the chance to compete for their county at the regional championships which usually take place in Paignton, Devon. Dorset teams are selected by managers from across the participating clubs who look at results from the league fixtures and county championships. The atmosphere in the sportshall at the regionals is electric and the competition hot! The Southwest Regional Final were on 16th March 2025 at Torbay Leisure Centre, Penwill Way, Clennon Valley, Paignton TQ4 5JR, UK. 2025 results

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Cross Country Dorset Wessex Cross Country League Dorset County Cross Country Champs Cross Country Dorset is a great place to race cross country Whether you are an old hand or have never run cross country before you will be well served by joining one of Dorset's athletics clubs. Most of them take part in cross country racing, notably the Wessex Cross Country League. Many also travel further afield to race at events such as the South West, Southern and National Cross Country championships. Here are links to some of the Dorset clubs in the county that take part in cross country races: BAC DAC PAC PR WSPH WAC For information on schools cross country competitions please visit the Dorset Schools Athletic Association DSAA Wessex Cross Country League The Wessex League is a series of cross country races held across the Wessex area from October to December each year. Entries can be made individually or via an athletics club. Race distances vary from 1.5 km for Under 11s up to 10 km for seniors and veterans. Prizes are awarded at the end of the series for individual and team winners in all categories. The first race of the 2025/26 season is on 26th October at Learoyd Road, Poole. Registration and league rules can be found here: Club subscriptions Declarations & individual registration League rules Fixture 1 Fixture 2 Fixture 3 Fixture 4 County Championships 2025 Wessex Cross Country Fixture 1 - Learoyd Road Date: 26th October 2025 Venue: Learoyd Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset Entries have now closed Route map Race instructions Results PDF 2025 Wessex Cross Country Fixture 2 - Bryanston School Date: 2nd November 2025 Venue: Bryanston School, Blandford, Dorset, DT11 0PS Route map Race Instructions Results PDF 2025 Wessex Cross Country Fixture 3 - Kings Park Date: 30th November 2025 Venue: Kings Park, Bournemouth Route map Race instructions Results PDF DCAA Cross Country Championships at Fixture 4 - Canford School The DCAA Cross Country Champs will be held as part of Fixture 4 of the Wessex Cross Country League on 14th December 2025. There are eligibility criteria to qualify and you must have registered for the Wessex League in order to compete. Rules Results Excel 2025 Wessex Cross Country Fixture 4 - Canford School Date: 14th December 2025 Venue: Canford School, Canford Magna, Dorset, BH21 3AD Route map Race instructions Results Excel Results PDF Results 2024 Results 2023 Results 2022 Results 2021 2023 Wessex Cross Country Final Results 2023 results 2022 results yet to be loaded 2021 results yet to be loaded 2024 Wessex Cross Country Final Results 2024 results XLS 2024 results PDF Dorset County Cross Country Championships The Dorset County Cross Country Championships are held in the autumn each year at one of the Wessex Cross Country League races, usually in December. You do not have to be a member of a club to enter but must be either resident in Dorset or have been born in Dorset to qualify. The youngest age group in the championships is Under 13. A Quadkids (Under 11) event is held at the same time. Medals and trophies are awarded for category winners. The 2025 Dorset County cross country championships will be held on Sunday 14th December at Canford School in Wimborne. A separate entry to the championships is required in addition to being registered for the league. Click to enter Results 2024 Results 2023 Hampshire Cross Country League Many of our Dorset-based clubs compete in the neighbouring Hampshire Cross Country League. This gives athletes the opportunity to race on different courses and against runners from a wider variety of clubs. The League comprises five or six races spread across the autumn and winter. Entries are made via league-affiliated clubs. Click here for a link to the League website: Find out more UK Intercounties Cross Country Championships The best of Dorset's cross country runners have the opportunity to pull on the green Dorset vest and compete for their county each year at the UK Intercounties Cross Country Championships. This is one of the largest and probably the highest quality fixture in the cross country calendar with competitors from most of the counties in the UK. Age categories include Under 13, Under 15, Under 17, Under 20 and Senior (incorporating veteran). Selections for the teams are made by Dorset managers in January and February based partly on the top finishers at the Dorset County Championships and partly on other results from across the season. The Intercounties were last held at Wollaton Park in Nottingham on 8th March 2025. 2025 results 2025 report

Athletics Coaching Athletics Dorset Dorset Athletics Coaching Sports coaching Athletics coaches Dorset Coaching A highly rewarding activity Athletics coaching is at the heart of our sport. It ensures that clubs provide junior and senior athletes with appropriate guidance on how to train and compete safely and effectively. Coaches give their pupils the best chance to improve, be it learning a new skill, beating a personal best or winning a competition. They love their sport and thrive on helping people meet their goals. You can begin your coaching career as an unqualified helper at a club. However, we would urge you to get on the coaching pathway and gain qualifications to better support athletes. England Athletics runs many courses which allow you to become an effective and qualified coach. Dorset Athletics and your local club can help you on this coaching journey. Check out the information below. The coaching pathway There are two main paths in athletics coaching: off track and track & field. Off track coaches are qualified to lead running groups on the road and cross country. If you regularly run with a club around your local area and want to coach a group then you will need to take a course to become qualified as a Leader in Running Fitness (LiRF) and then a Coach in Running Fitness (CiRF). The track & field pathway allows you to work with junior and senior athletes in the T&F environment. The first level of qualification is Coaching Assistant which allows you to teach the basics of running, jumping and throwing. The next level is Athletics Coach which additionally teaches physical preparation and core technical knowledge across seven events. An Athletics Coach will specialise in throws, jumps, sprints/hurdles or endurance. Eventually an Athletics Coach can qualify as an Event Group Coach specialising in one of those four areas. Click on these buttons to find out more about these qualifications: Leader in Running Fitness Coaching Assistant Athletics Coach Coaching courses Coaching courses near you Click here to find out about coaching courses in the local area:

Dorset Athletics Dorset County Athletics Dorset Road Running Clubs Wessex Cross Country League Dorset Track and Field Clubs Useful links Dorset Athletics IS fortunate to work with some great athletic, running and sports partners locally in Dorset, across the south of England and nationally. Local Partners & Providers PEDSAA Poole and East Dorset School Sports Association aims to help staff in each member school promote and develop high quality school sport. PEDSSA works with the School Games Organising Committee, National Governing Bodies, local clubs and other partners. Hampshire Athletics Hosts to the Hampshire Cross Country League and the Hampshire Track & Field Championships , Hampshire Athletics cover both Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Yeovil Olympiads Yeovil Olympiads Athletic Club are partnered with Wells City Harriers for cross country and road running. Yeovil boast a track with quarterly open events, including events for athletes with disabilities. Regional Partners & Providers Active Dorset Funded by Sport England, Active Dorset works collaboratively to create the conditions for an active population and use the power of movement and physical activity to transform lives. SportEd SportEd is UK’s largest network of community groups supporting half a million young people to overcome barriers to reach their full potential. National Partners & Providers England Athletics Our clubs are affiliated to England Athletics, they are the membership and development body for athletics and running clubs in England. British Athletics British Athletics is the consumer brand of the governing body “UK Athletics”. UK Athletics is the National Governing Body for athletics. UKA is the Member Federation of the IAAF responsible for athletics in the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland (as defined in UKA Rule book). Sportshall Associates Ltd Sportshall Athletics are a non profit organisation that take responsibility for organising the sportshall program nationally. Power of 10 Power of 10 provide rankings for the vast majority of events across all age groups. runbritain runbritain aim to make British road running the best in the world in terms of organisation, development and performance, powered by England Athletics it's a useful source of information for road runners. OpenTrack OpenTrack provide a comprehensive list of local, regional and national competitions for the UK.

Athletics Officials Dorset Volunteering Dorset Officiating athletics Dorset Officiating Get closer to the action Officiating - judging or assisting at athletics competitions - is a great way to see the action from close up. It also makes you a vital cog in the machine as without officials to judge the events there can be no athletics competitions. Officials can choose to specialise in areas such as field events, track judging, race starting, timing, photo-finish and directing athletes in cross country races. England Athletics runs courses that will help you become qualified in whatever you are interested in and to the level that suits you. The higher your level of qualification, the more opportunities you will have to officiate at regional, national and even international athletics events. Officiating is fun, flexible, educational and great for mental and physical health – and gives you the chance to make lots of great memories and friendships along the way. Being at the heart of events, officials can be the friendly smile, the encouraging voice and the supporting influence to inspire and encourage the next generation of people to progress within the sport across all the roles. If you are able to come to one or two events per year, help out once a month or once a week, there is an opportunity for everyone to be a part of the officiating community. The officiating journey A good athletics official is diligent, observant, enthusiastic and encouraging. No experience of the events is required although it certainly will help. The technical aspects of judging the events and how to work with athletes, coaches and your fellow officials are all covered in the courses run by England Athletics. If you are unsure what type of officiating you would like to do or are not clear what is involved be sure to speak to an official at your local athletics club. They will explain the different tasks involved and help you decide what area to specialise in. Click here to find out more about officiating and the different qualifications available: Officiating opportunities Officiating qualifiications Officiating courses near you Click here to find out about officiating courses in the local area: All courses

Dorset Athletics Team Dorset Athletics Network Dorset County Athletics Association Dorset Schools Athletics DSAA Contact us Please use the form below if you wish to contact Dorset Athletics, Dorset County Athletics Association or Team Dorset Athletics Network. COMPETING FOR DORSET SCHOOLS – if you are a schools athlete and wish to be considered for county selection go to the About section and select Dorset Schools Athletic Association for more information. COMPETING FOR TEAM DORSET – if you are a member of Dorchester AC, Poole AC, Poole Runners or Wimborne AC and wish to be considered for selection go to the Track & Field section for more information. COACHES – if you would like to host a Flying Coach, please let us know which event you would like, as well as what suitable venues are available in your area. VOLUNTEERS/OFFICIALS – please inform us as to the information you require and we will endeavor to provide it! PARTNERS – please get in touch if you would like to sponsor any of our activities or work with us to help increase participation, volunteer or help to improve our facilities. Let's chat First Name Last Name Email Message Send Thanks for submitting! We will be in touch within 5 working days!

Dorset Athletics Athletics Clubs Dorset Running Clubs Dorset Dorset County Athletics Dorset County Athletics Association (DCAA) aims to promote, organise and host county-wide athletics competitions for individuals within Dorset in track and field, combined events, cross country and other athletics disciplines. It arranges, supports and promotes the attendance of Dorset County teams at regional and national championships. County Championships DCAA organises county championships in track & field, cross country, road racing and sportshall. Find out more by following these links: Track & Field Cross Country Road Racing Sportshall Committee and constitution The DCAA is run by a committee of dedicated volunteers taken from the county's main athletics clubs. President Vacant Chair Andy Howse Vice Chair Charlotte Phillips Secretary Jemma Bates Assistant Secretary Hazel Bates Treasurer Vacant Officials Secretary Hazel Bates Road Running Secretary Vacant Team Manager (T&F) Charlotte Phillips (seniors), Andy Howse (juniors) Team Manager (XC) Vacant (womens), Phil York (mens) Team Manager (Road) Vacant Sportshall Organiser Lindsay Hole Sportshall Team Manager Robin James Schools Liaison Gavin Rusling Statistician Robin James, Charlotte Phillips Championships Secretary (T&F) Hazel Bates, Juliet Dobson, Robin James Championships Secretary (XC) Philip York Welfare Officer Glyn Davies Minute Secretary Robin James DCAA constitution

Dorset Track & Field Clubs Track and Field Bournemouth, Poole, Wimborne, Weymouth and Dorchester Athletics for kids Athletics clubs Track & Field For information on schools track & field competition please visit the Dorset Schools Athletic Association DSAA Six track and field clubs in Dorset Dorset has six main athletics clubs that can help you prepare for, and compete in, track & field events, be it sprints, endurance, throws or jumps. All have senior and junior sections. Follow these links to see what they can offer: BAC DAC PAC PR WSPH WAC Dorset County Track & Field Championships The Dorset County Track & Field Championships are held in May each year at either the Kings Park athletics track in Bournemouth or Ashdown in Poole. You do not have to be a member of a club to enter but must be either resident in Dorset or have been born in Dorset to qualify. The youngest age group in the Championships is Under 12. A Quadkids (Under 10) event is held at the same time as the Championships. Medals and trophies are awarded for event and category winners. The 2026 Dorset County Track & Field Champs were held on Sunday 10th May at Ashdown, Canford Heath. F ollow the link to Roster Athletics for results. Results Dorset U10/U12 Open events A new competition for school years 3-6 with two fixtures in Dorset (24th May at Ashdown and 9th August at Kings Park) and a final against Somerset (12th September in Yeovil). Under 10s may enter the Quadkids competition which comprises 50m, 400m, Long Jump and Vortex Throw. Under 12s – Maximum three events from: 75m, 150m, 600m or 1200m, 75m Hurdles (Boys), 70m Hurdles (Girls), Long Jump, High Jump, Hammer, Javelin, Discus and Shot. Para Athlete track events: Frame Runners Under 10s – 50m and Under 12s - 75m and 150m. Wheelchair Racers: Under 10s – 50m and 400m. Under 12s - 75m, 150m and 600m. Entries 09/08 Results 24/05 U10 Girls Results 24/05 U10 Boys Results 24/05 U12 Track and Field Leagues Dorset athletics clubs compete in a number of track & field leagues. Click on the buttons to find out more about these leagues and which clubs take part. Wessex Young Athletes League UK Youth Development League Southern Athletics League South West Athletics League National Athletics League Team Dorset Youth Development League Southern Athletics League Team Dorset Composite Team The Team Dorset Composite Team is comprised of athletes from Dorchester AC, Poole AC, Poole Runners and Wimborne AC and competes in two track & field leagues: the UK Youth Development League (for Under 14s and Under 16s) and the Southern Athletics League (for Under 18s, Under 20s, Seniors and Veterans) UK Youth Development League Team Dorset competes in the Lower Age Group (Under 14s and Under 16s) of the Southern region of UKYDL for track & field. Invitations for athletes to compete for Team Dorset come via their club managers. Team Coordinator: Emma Plimmer Club managers: Colin Moors (Poole AC), Fran Christopher/Trish Woollard (Poole Runners), Lucy Ladrowski (Wimborne AC), Jackie Cameron (Dorchester AC) 2026 fixtures: Sunday 3rd May (Chichester) Sunday 31st May (Portsmouth) Saturday 18th July (Salisbury) Saturday 1st August (Southampton) About the YDL Southern Athletics League Team Dorset competes in Division 3 West of the Southern Athletics League for track & field. This is for Under 18s, Under 20s, Seniors and Veterans. Invitations for athletes to compete for Team Dorset come via their club managers. Team Manager: Dave Pearson Club managers: TBC (Dorchester AC), Jamie Grose (Poole AC), Lea Short (Poole Runners), Dave Pearson (Wimborne AC). 2026 fixtures: Saturday 16th May (Poole) Sunday 21th June (Aldershot) Sunday 19th July (Andover) Saturday 8th August (Aldershot) About the SAL Wessex Young Athletes Track & Field League The Wessex League is one of the main opportunities for young athletes in the county to compete in track & field. The league includes clubs from Dorset, Berkshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey and Wiltshire with 24 clubs taking part in 2025. Each club competes in four fixtures typically from April to July. Athletes compete in age groups: Under 12, Under 14, Under 16 and Under 18 with Under 20s able to take part as non-scorers. All participation is arranged via member clubs. Five of the six of Dorset's T&F clubs compete in the Wessex League. Find out more UK Youth Development League In January 2013, through an initiative set up by UK Athletics, the existing National Junior Athletic League and the National Young Athletics League amalgamated to form the UK Youth Development League for athletes under 20 years of age. The League is divided geographically (Northern, Midland and Southern) and by age group (Lower Age Group for Under 14/Under 16 and Upper Age Group for Under 18/Under 20). In 2026 Team Dorset and Bournemouth AC will compete in Division 1B of the Southern Region for the Lower Age Group. Bournemouth AC will also competes in Division 1E of the Southern Region of the Upper Age Group. Info on UK YDL South West Athletics League The South West Athletics League comprises clubs from across the counties of the south west of England. Typically four fixtures take place across the track & field season, all at Exeter Harrier's track in Exeter. Competition takes place in age groups from Under 14 through to Senior/Veteran. Dorchester, Poole AC, Poole Runners and Wimborne AC currently participate in this league. Info on SWAL Southern Athletics League The Southern Athletics League is the area track & field league for clubs in the South of England Athletics Association region that wish compete with joint male and female teams of Under 18, Under 20 and Seniors/Veterans. The league is divided into three divisions, each of which has sub-divisions by geography. For 2026 clubs will compete in four fixtures spread across the season. Bournemouth AC competes in Division 2 South West and Team Dorset in Division 3 West of the SAL. Info on SAL National Athletics League The National Athletics League includes many of the top track & field clubs from across the whole of the United Kingdom. Established in 2019, the league has 32 member clubs. There are two divisions: the Premiership involving eight clubs and the Championship with 24 clubs. The Championship is itself split into four regions (North, South, East and West) each comprised of six clubs. Bournemouth AC competes in the Championship Division West. Info on NAL

Dorset County Athletics Records Dorset County Athletic Association County records Click here to see the all-time county performance records as at 1st January 2025: Records