Metro Blind Sport invites athletes of all ages and experience throughout the UK, to join us at the Athletics Day.  We expect a good number of people attending the day and taking part in athletics events. Through participating at the games, help us to celebrate, as Metro Blind Sport recently was awarded the Kings Award for Voluntary Organisations.

The 2024 programme will be run under UKA/IBSA rules and is open to males and females of all ages. The athletics competitions are principally for registered blind and partially sighted people.

Every competitor will receive a free t-shirt.  Athletes that finish in 1^st, 2nd or 3^rd will receive a medal. Packed lunches will be provided for all competitors, coaches, officials and volunteers.

Guide Runners can be arranged with advance notice, you will need to provide an estimate of your track times.

If you would like help to complete the entry form, please call Gareth Jones on 07966260089.   

To be held at:

Mile End Stadium

190 Burdett Rd

London

E3 4HL

29 June

Arrival from 10am         

Competition starts 12.00 noon, listed below are all events grouped under the relevant age ranges. Results will be uploaded to Power of 10 as soon as possible.

Event closes after final Medal Ceremony - 5.00pm 

29 June Athletics Open

Important information

The track (Mile End Stadium) is within walking distance of Mile End Tube Station (Central and District line).

·       Athletes taking part aged under 12, 14,17, may take part in up to four individual events, but not more than three in either track or field.

·       Athletes over age 17, may take part in up to five individual events, but not more than 3 in either track or field.

·       Electronic timing will be used on all track races.

·       B3 and B4 athletes are reminded that competition rules do not allow any concessions to assist performance. (No Guide Runners)

·       ALL B1 ATHLETES MUST PROVIDE AND USE THEIR OWN SHADES. Time permitting there will be a Fun Relay for all competitors during the afternoon including parents and coaches.

Under 12 (Age at 01.01.2024) - Boys and Girls

60m, 100m, Standing Long Jump, Ball Throw, (For B1 athletes only - called 60m),

Under 14 (Age at 01.01.2024) - Boys and Girls

100m, 800m, Long Jump, High Jump, Shot, Discus, Javelin, (For B1 athletes only - called 60m),

Under 17 (Age at 01.01.2024) - Boys and Girls

100m, 800m, Long Jump, High Jump, Shot, Discus, Javelin, (For B1 athletes only - called 60m),

Senior Ladies and Men (17 – 34)

100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 5000m, Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump, Shot, Discus, Javelin

Vets Ladies and Men (Over 35)

100m, 800m, 1500m, 5000m, Long Jump, Shot

PLEASE NOTE:  There is a 40 minute cut off for the 5000m.  If you have not completed the race by then, you will be asked to leave the track to allow space for the next run.

Entry: FREE including packed lunch, t-shirt, medals for 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd places.

In order for as many events as possible to take place, it may be necessary to merge sight categories thereby ensuring the maximum number of individual ‘event requests’ are met. We recognise this could lead to a miss-match in functional sight levels, however our aim with the ‘Metro Athletics Open’ is to always offer the widest range of opportunities for athletes to compete. We view this as a preferable option to cancelling events with low numbers.    

The closing date for Entries is Monday 3^rd June 2024

You may select up to 4 events (5 for seniors and vets).  A maximum of 3 in any one category (Field and Track).

IMPORTANT:  NO MORE THAN 3 EVENTS IN ANY CATEGORY

If you select more than the allowed number, we will delete one of your choices and you will not be able to take part in that event.

Metro Blind Sport politely encourages participants (B1 and B2 only) to bring a guide runner who can assist you on the day. If this is not possible, please let us know if you need a guide runner and we will try to assign you one.