English Schools Virtual Athletics Competition 2020
This week should have been the English Schools Track & Field Championships in Manchester,
With the loss of the event that so many young athletes look forward to each year, ESAA made the decision to offer an opportunity for athletes to compare their progress with others across the country during what would have been the week of the Championships
It is hoped that by competing, either in a training session or a school lesson, against athletes from other counties, will raise the mood of so many athletes and, even if they can’t be in the same place to do so, they will get the great feeling of competition and comradeship that the Championships always bring. We are aware that many tracks across the country are still closed and coaching sessions are difficult, that schools are not fully open and some pupils are not attending full-time, and some not at all. We still felt it was worthwhile trying to do something,
Athletes can enter more than once during the week commencing Sunday, July 5th and ending on Saturday, July 11th, but can only enter one event, in the same way they can enter the actual Championships. Their best result will be used to determine the final rankings.
To enter the competition, click on the link below, and it will open to give you a form to
complete with various details about the athlete and the event and performance. Complete the form, remember to include a contact email for the coach or teacher who will ratify your performance and so we can send them your certificate to show you competed in the 2020 virtual ESAA.
When you enter - note that the dates are in the American style, with month, then day, then
year. I hope you can take part in one of the events and get some enjoyment out of being
part of a national event, albeit a virtual one. Good luck!
You will be able to see a link to the results on the ESAA Facebook page after the end of
competition.
All athletes will receive a certificate to show they participated in the event, sent by email to the contact email address we have in the entry and we will also send a discount voucher very kindly donated by Neuff Sports, which can be used for anything except javelins and ground
equipment, and another kindly presented by our Championship sponsor, New Balance.
Good luck
Sussex Schools Athletics Association