Designed to ensure continuance of our U17/U20 athletes, creating a natural adulthood break from junior athletics and supporting their transition period to fully fledged senior athlete

The athlete will be asked to sign a contract that will outline the benefits of becoming a member of the squad and the conditions that will be attached

For Enquiries about Joining the U17/U20 Squad please email Chairman@portsmouthathletic.co.uk

To Print the application form for Under 18s please Click Here

To Print the application form for Over 18s please Click Here

Please email completed form to Chairman@portsmouthathletic.co.uk or by hand to Andrew Vincent

All U17/U20 Squad Athletes will be asked to carry out the following:

• The athlete must compete in a minimum of 6 meetings per year in any of the leagues SAL,BAL,Wessex T&F,AVL,YDL,Wessex League XC or Hampshire League XC plus any regional or national finals.

• To wear club apparel and or squad clothing and use squad provided equipment at all competitions entered by the club, or requested by the club unless rules or regulations prevent.

• To thoughtfully promote COPAC at all Open Meetings and opportunities, by wearing squad apparel as possible

• To conduct yourself in a professional and pro COPAC manner at every opportunity.

• To show professionalism and respect to all athletes in the club, team managers and officials.

What Will I Receive?

• Distinctive personalised apparel - subject to sponsorship 

• A Mentor from the existing senior team

• An informal function where the squad can meet existing senior athletes and the managers of those teams

• Up to 3 workshops per year on items such as peer pressure, training regimes whilst studying and performance

• EA Registration fee paid by the club - email treasurer for refund

• Eligibility to earn money from Star Track events

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