mccain combined events challenge 2011

About the Combined Events Challenge

When was the UK Combined Events Challenge created?

Following on from the success of the UK Challenge the concept of a specific Combined Events Challenge has evolved during the course of Spring 2007. A pilot event was launched during 2006 with the feedback and recommendations being used to develop the series for 2007 and beyond.

What are its objectives?

• To provide the strata of British athletes just below that of our international standard with effective, professional competition from the beginning of the season in May through to September.
• To provide a structured and progressive competition programme that increases the opportunities for participation in Combined Events.
• To provide wider competition opportunities for aspiring Combined Events athletes and for Non Combined Events Athletes an opportunity to get involved.
• To provide quality competition for athletes who may not otherwise have the opportunity to compete against each other.
• To provide competition that covers the whole of the UK.

 How many events are involved?

The McCain UK Combined Events Challenge for 2011 involves a total of 8 events, including the Final, during the course of the season and is created through a number of existing events. Existing competition providers have chosen to be part of this increasingly prestigious series to form links across a number of events.  The events are spread across the country and include overseas competition such as the European Cup. 

7th / 8th May                     Woodford Green CE

4th / 5th June                    England Sen & U20 CE Champs

                                         Welsh CE Champs

2^nd / 3^rd July                     European Cup CE       

23^rd / 24^th July                  Hexham International CE

20^th / 21^st August              Scottish CE Champs,

                                         Northern Ireland CE Champs (TBC)

 27^th & 28^th August            North West Combined Events

 3^rd / 4^th September          Final, CE International

How does the Challenge work?

Throughout the season athletes will have the chance to register their 3 for Men and 3 best performances for women.

The athletes Combined Events points total will be added together and displayed in the rankings.

After the last qualifying event those ranked in 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd places as Seniors and Juniors, Male and Female will be awarded the series prizes.

How are the points calculated?

Using the standard IAAF scoring tables and simply added together. There are no additional ways of scoring.

How can an athlete check their rankings?

The UK Combined Events Challenge rankings are readily available and can be accessed via the UK Athletics website www.uka.org.uk 

The rankings are updated after each event and an athlete’s current placing will be shown based on the scores derived from their two or three best performances.

What are the series prizes?

At the end of the series there are various prizes awarded to the athletes as follows:-

Male and Female, Senior & U20:-

Seniors                                     Juniors

1st         £200                             1st         £75

2nd        £125                              2nd        £50

3rd         £75                               3rd         £25