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Summer 2025 track and field events

Derby Athletic Club teams compete at all levels and age groups.

2025 outdoor track and field athletics programme

The programme of summer track and field meetings has been announced, and Derby Athletic Club athletes of all ages are encouraged to compete for their club.

Please make a note of dates and times and watch out for sign-up sheets in the clubhouse. You can also talk to your coach about which matches and specific events would be most suitable for you.

There is no charge for DAC athletes to compete in the club competitions, including Mini League, YDL Upper and Lower and Northern League.

Open events such as DADA meets and the Derbyshire County Championships will involve a fee when registering.

CLUB EVENTS

Derbyshire Mini League Track and Field

All events are at Moorways Stadium, Derby (DAC’s home track) starting at 10am.

  • Match 1: Saturday 5 April
  • Match 2: Saturday 17 May
  • Match 3: Sunday 13 July
  • Match 4: Saturday 9 August

These events are ideal for athletes with less competition experience, as well as those who have competed before. They are for athletes from U11 to U15 (school years 4 to 9; athletes must be nine years old to compete) and include sprints, hurdles, distance and relay track events, and high jump, long jump, shot and discus/javelin/howler on the field. Athletes may compete in up to three events plus a relay. U17s can guest in most events.

Field events have specified start times, and the track events run on from the 10am start of the first event, so athletes need to keep an eye on the track to make sure they are ready for their event.

YDL (Youth Development League) Lower Age Group

These fixtures are for U13 and U15 athletes, who may compete in up to three events plus a relay. Only two athletes may compete for the club in each event, so athletes should liaise with the team manager or their coach to notify them which events they are available for and check which they have been selected for. The full range of track and field is offered (pole vault and hammer for U15s only).

Events start at 11.15am on track and field. All events have a specific start time which will be adhered to by the officials.

  • Match 1 – Saturday 3 May, Harvey Hadden Stadium, Nottingham
  • Match 2 – Sunday 1 June, Berry Hill Track, Mansfield
  • Match 3 – Sunday 29 June, Shobnall Athletics Track, Burton

YDL Upper Age Group

These fixtures are for U17 and U20 athletes, who may compete in up to three events plus a relay. Only two athletes may compete for the club in each event, so athletes should liaise with the team manager or their coach to notify them which events they are available for and check which they have been selected for. The full range of track and field is offered.

Events start at 11am on track and field. All events have a specific start time which will be adhered to by the officials.

  • Match 1 – Sunday 27 April, Edmonscote Track, Leamington
  • Match 2 – Sunday 25 May, Moorways Stadium, Derby
  • Match 3 – Sunday 6 July, Paula Radcliffe Athletics Stadium, Loughborough

Northern League

These fixtures are aimed at senior athletes, although U17s may be able to compete in certain events if there is space. This year we are competing in the East Premier League. Athletes should liaise with the team manager or their coach to notify them which events they are available for and check which they have been selected for. The full range of track and field is offered.

Events start at

  • Match 1 – Saturday 17 May, Doncaster Athletics Club
  • Match 2 – Sunday 22 June, Yarborough Leisure Centre, Lincoln
  • Match 3 – Sunday 13 July, Princess Mary Stadium, Cleckheaton
  • Match 4 – Saturday 2 August, Moorways Stadium, Derby

OPEN EVENTS

 DADA flat track events

These open events are aimed at all ages and include flat track, one field event per meeting and Quad Kids events for U11s. DADA events are staged at Moorways Stadium, Derby, on Tuesday evenings through the summer. For full details of how to enter and entry fees, please see the DADA website.

DADA event dates:

  • Match 1: Tuesday 15 April
  • Match 2: Tuesday 3 June
  • Match 3: Tuesday 8 July
  • Match 4: Tuesday 5 August

Derbyshire County Championships

This annual open event, run with Nottinghamshire County Championships, is aimed at athletes of all ages from nine upwards. The two-day event will include the full range of track and field disciplines, as well as a Quad Kids event for U11s.

To enter, please go to the SportSoft website. The full timetable is also available.

This year’s county championships will be at Berry Hill Track, Mansfield, on Saturday and Sunday, 10 and 11 May. Entries close on Friday 18 April.

SCHOOLS EVENTS

There will be various schools track and field events during the summer – please liaise with your child’s school for details.

Cross-country and road races

The club supports the North Midlands Cross Country Leagues throughout the winter months (October to January).

This league offers races for Seniors/Masters, U17, U15, U13 and U11 for both females and males.

Teams are entered in to the Northern and National Cross Country Championships (including relays) in all age groups and both sexes.

Teams are also entered in to the Northern and National Road Relays in September/October and April.

In September/October Senior Men race over six stages, Senior Women over four stages and U17s, U15s, and U13s race over three stages.

In the April relays the men’s team comprises 12 stages (they qualify for the Nationals via the Northern) and the women’s six stages (they can enter the Nationals direct without having to qualify).

The County Championships for cross country (individual entry) in January covers all age groups and both sexes.