This guide gives a useful insight into the leagues we compete in and how teams are selected. It then goes on to explain other T&F competitions such as districts and nationals, Open Graded Meeting (OGM’s)…… 

All fixtures are posted on our COMPETITION CALENDAR along with further info, including venues, entry links and timetables (when available)

Leagues.

  • We enter leagues as a club with teams selected.
  • Participating and spectating is free at league meetings.
  • Athletes should have a valid scottishathletics membership.
  • Wear the club vest.
  • Fixtures are also able to view on the scottishatletics website.

Selection: This will be from the replies received, we will try and be as fair as possible with selection to ensure we give all a chance. We will inform you of successful selection by email and/or via your coach. Any concerns over team selection should always be addressed in the first instance with your coach who in-turn will discuss it with the relevant team manager. Please note in each event we are only allowed two athletes per age group/gender/event.(example U16 Girls 100m = one A string athlete then one B string athlete)

Attending: Simply report to the team manager (usually found at the club banner) to collect your team number. All athletes will wear the same team number depending on which string they are in. Their performances are turned into points which count toward the club total. 

Age Groups: An age group calculator can be found here 

Forth Valley League (FVL) This is a competition for Under 12, Under 14 and Under 16 athletes There are a small number of events in each of the three fixtures, but is a great league to enter if you are new to competing. We currently compete in Div 2. 

FVL UPDATE. As a trail we have created a FVL athlete squad to select the teams from. This should allow for better communications and allow everyone more time for planning other commitments. email have been sent to those selected but if you would like your child added to the squad please email ctofficer@caac.org.uk.

Central & Southern Scotland Athletics League (CSSAL) This league is for athletes from U12, U14, U16, U18, U20, Sen & Masters age groups, which makes it the only summer league where all age groups compete as a club. It is suitable for athletes of all levels.

Scottish National Athletics League (SNAL) This league is for athletes in the U18, U20, Sen & Masters. We can enter multiple athletes into any event with the top two counting to the club score.

Other Club Events. These events are still by team selection, but they are one-of events (or qualifiers) 

Superteams is for U12 age group. The club canvass for interest for this and do the entries.

The club will also run their own T&F Championships and have friendly inter club matches with other local clubs over the season.

Self Entry Events.

Athletes (or their parents)  self enter into these events via the organisers. An entry fee payable  and a closing date applies. When attending these events athletes report to declarations to collect their individual number. 

District & National Championships: CAAC are in the East District, these championships are a great stepping stone for the Nationals. At both these you will be competing in your age groups. Those competing National events can reclaim the entry costs after the event.

Open Graded Meetings (OGM’s) These are run by either clubs or local authorities The difference is that instead of competing against those of similar age you compete against those of similar standard. These are great opportunities, especially to get some experience if you are new to the sport or wanting to try something different. 

All fixtures are posted on our COMPETITION CALENDAR along with further info, including venues, entry links and timetables (when available)