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In 2026, we will be hosting our very first Welsh Athletics National Long Throws Championships for athletes from juniors right through to senior ranks.

Held at Ron Jones Stadium - Aberdare, this new pilot championships will take place over one day and will crown winter season champions across discus, hammer, javelin and seated shot put.

Provisional Timetable – timings will be confirmed when numbers are finalised.

09:30	Discus U16-Senior Men
11:00	Hammer U16-Senior Men
12:30	Javelin U16-Senior Men
12:30	Seated Shot Put
14:00	Discus U16-Senior Women
15:30	Hammer U16-Senior Women
17:00	Javelin U16-Senior Women

Athletes have traditionally missed out on competing during the winter season due to the restrictions of indoor athletics arenas. This event will give the opportunity for national champions to be crowned in the long throws throughout winter, giving athletes an exciting early season opportunity to gain Commonwealth Games, senior and age group championship standard. This will give younger athletes in particular a taster of what a national championship environment is like, preparing them for the bigger competitions of the summer season.

Key information

• The event will take place on 14 February 2026 at Ron Jones Stadium – Aberdare and will have a World/World Para Level 2 license
• Only Welsh Eligible athletes will be able to enter the competition.
• The cost is £14 per athlete, per event.
• National Champion medals will be awarded for all age groups.
• The UK Winter Long Throws Championships will be held on 28 Feb/1 March. This competition will allow athletes an opportunity to achieve the standard to be considered for an invite to that event.
• We will piloting the new age groups (U16/U18) ahead of the official age group changes in 2026, the throwing implements and date of birth will be aligned to the new age rules.

To qualify as Welsh for the Age group championships an athlete must be registered to a Welsh Athletics club or be affiliated to a different home nation governing body AND be Welsh Eligible.

The Welsh Athletics Winter Long Throws Championships is a pilot event, as we look to innovate and tailor our competition offering to the athletes. This competition is part of Welsh Athletics drive to develop not only skilful and powerful throwers, but also those who can perform well under the pressure of a championships. With this ambition in mind, we welcome your feedback following this event to help us to continue to adapt it to create the best experience for athletes, coaches and spectators.

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