31 May 2011

A 10,000m qualification opportunity for athletes targeting the European Junior Championships (Tallinn, Estonia) and European Under-23 Championships (Ostrava, Czech Republic) this summer has been incorporated into the North West Region Track & Field Championships on Sunday 12 June at Longford Park, Trafford.

This is not a Trial event, but an opportunity for athletes targeting these Championships to achieve their respective qualification standards:

European Juniors Championships (Tallinn, Estonia, 21-24 July 2011)

• Men: 31:20

European Under-23 Championships (Ostrava, Czech Republic, 14-17 July 2011)

• Men: 29:35

• Women: 34:15

For more information on the event and how to enter, please contact Bashir Hussain: bh124@tiscali.co.uk

A UKA representative will be present to speak with athletes, coaches and parents.

For the European Juniors and European Under-23 Championships selection policies please follow the link to the World Class Performance section of the UKA website and download the document titled: 2011 Age Group Championships Selection Policies.