OFF-ISLAND LEAGUES

OPPORTUNITIES TO
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What opportunities are available?

Depending on their age, local athletes have the opportunity to compete for Team IOM in two track and field leagues. 

Why should athletes take part?

Athletes should participate in the Youth Development League (YDL) and Northern League because these competitions provide valuable experience and opportunities to develop skills and reach new performance levels.

The YDL is designed for young athletes (U13 and U15 age groups) and introduces them to competitive settings, helping them build confidence, discipline, and resilience. Competing alongside peers fosters camaraderie and a team spirit, offering structured pathways for long-term development in athletics.

The Northern League, aimed at U17 and older athletes, provides a higher level of competition and allows athletes to test themselves against some of the region’s best. It supports athletic progression by exposing participants to diverse events and challenging opponents.

Both leagues serve as stepping stones for athletes to sharpen their competitive edge, enhance their versatility, and gain experience that can open doors to future opportunities at higher levels.

Northern League
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NORTHERN TRACK & FIELD LEAGUE

The Northern Track & Field League includes 4 annual matches in the North of England. Each division comprises 6 clubs. Team IOM currently competes in Division 1, providing a good level of competition for our U17 and over athletes.

The current list of included events is as follows:
Men: 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 5000m, 110 Hurdles, 400 Hurdles, High Jump, Long Jump, Pole Vault, Triple Jump, Discus, Hammer, Shot, Javelin, 4×100, 4×400, 3000 Steeplechase & Non-Scoring 100m

Women: 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 3000m, 100 Hurdles, 400 Hurdles, High Jump, Long Jump, Pole Vault, Triple Jump, Discus, Hammer, Shot, Javelin, 4×100, 4×400 & Non-Scoring 100m

Match 1 – Saturday, 17th May – Witton Park, Blackburn (1 night stop)

Match 2 – Sunday 22nd June – Longford Park, Trafford (1 night stop)

Match 3 – Saturday 2nd August – Ellesmere Port, Cheshire  (Day Trip)

Match 4 – Sunday 31st August – Longford Park, Trafford. (1 night stop)

Athletes will travel as a group via boat or plane, typically on a return weekend trip via Liverpool, with one overnight stay included.

If you’re a first claim member of Manx Harriers, Western AC, or Northern AC, you will be eligible for selection to the composite Team IOM.

If you’re interested in being considered for selection, please complete the Northern League form and return it to Team Manager Petra Atchison.

Athletes can expect to pay approximately £100 per trip (4 per year). This includes all travel and accommodation costs. Trip costs vary based on location and are subject to change annually and throughout the season.

Please remit completed form to Petra Atchison, Northern League Team Manager no later than Friday 18th April 2025.

Download the 2025 expression of interest form here.

Ballasaig Farm, Maughold, Isle of Man IM7 1BJ
Messenger: Petra J Atchison
Email: grantandpetra@manx.net

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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE (YDL)

The composite team formed from members of Manx Harriers, Northern AC, and Western AC, known as IOM Team Youth, first entered the Youth Development League in 2013, starting in the lowest division in the North West of England.

The team has had tremendous success and won promotion for three consecutive years from 2020 to 2023. For the 2025 season, Team IOM Youth will compete in the North West Division 1 against high-class opposition.

For the 2025 season, Team IOM Youth will compete in the North West Division 1 against high-class opposition.

There are 4 league matches a year and these usually run from April to July. The dates and proposed venues for the 2025 season are as follows: 

Match 1 – Saturday 3rd May – Wavertree (Day Trip)

Match 2 – Sunday 1st June – Bebington (1 Night Stop)

Match 3 – Sunday 29th  – Preston (1 night Stop)  

Match 4 – Sunday 20th July – Trafford (1 night stop)

The following events are part of the YDL league:

Age GroupTrack EventsField Events
U1370m hurdles (girls)
75m hurdles (boys)
75m
150m
800m
1200m
4 x 100m relay		Shot Putt
Long Jump
High Jump
U1575m hurdles (girls)
80m hurdles (boys)
100m
200m
300m
800m
1500m
4 x 100m relay
4 x 300m relay		Shot Putt
Javelin
Hammer
Long Jump
High Jump
Pole Vault

Athletes can compete in a maximum of 3 events plus a relay.

*Note –there may be times where athletes will be required to compete in events they ordinarily may not compete in due to injuries/sickness on the day or unavailability of athletes for particular matches. With the exception of high jump and pole vault, athletes must compete in their selected events. The aim is to score the maximum number of points possible for the team at each match rather than based on individual performances. We will always try to put athletes in their strongest events when selecting the team.

Where possible, most trips will be via the ferry and then by coach once in the UK but there may be times where we will be required to fly.

Some matches will require an overnight stay, and suitable accommodation will be provided as close to the relevant venue where possible however, there may be occasions where accommodation may need to be further out of town.

Details of the above will be provided prior to the first match for all matches. Athletes are expected to travel with the team at all times. Due to the limited number of spaces on the coach, the travel is restricted to athletes and officials only.

Should parents wish to join their child at selected matches, they may do so at their own cost.

A selection committee, made up of nominated individuals from each clubs’ committees, will meet prior to each match to review potential athletes wishing to be considered for that match.

Selection will be based on a number of factors such as:
– Performance
– Commitment to training sessions
– Attitude and behaviour
– Entry into the IOMAA summer league competitions*

*Note – athletes who have not registered for the summer league, will not be eligible to compete in the YDL*

The team will be announced a minimum of two weeks prior to the next match as such, athletes will be required to make their availability known prior to the next match selection. A private Facebook group will be set up for the 2025 league and the Team Manager arrange a post requesting confirmation on the availability of each athlete prior to the match.

If you do not use Facebook, please make this known when registering interest so that any updates can be communicated using the appropriate method.

The maximum number of athletes that can compete per match is 40.

There are two teams – A & B teams, per match.

The costs for these trips are heavily subsidised by the IOMAA. The overall cost is divided by the 4 matches as such, the same amount will be applicable for each match.

A YDL Team Travel Policy & Code of Conduct form must be signed by all athletes and parents/guardians before travel.

Download the 2025 YDL Expression of Interest Form Here.

For any further information or should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Team Manager Julie Stanfield – Julie.stanfield12@hotmail.com

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