Development and Performance
Competing for Wales
The overall objective of the International Competitions programme is to prepare Welsh athletes to perform at the best of their ability at Major Championship events. As part of that strategy, Welsh Athletics is committed to providing International competition opportunities across all disciplines.
International competitions are categorised as one of the following:
- International Match (where a Welsh team is fielded in a competitive fixture against other teams)
- International Overseas or Domestic Fixture (either an overseas or domestic competition that provides Welsh athletes of the appropriate standard with a conducive environment to achieve a good performance outcome)
INSPIRE: Ensure Wales is represented at every Global and European Championships
List of Junior Representative fixtures for Road and Cross Country in 2021 & 2022, inlcuding Liverpool XC [Selection policy below.]
To be considered to represent Wales, athletes must satisfy the Eligibility Criteria laid out below.
Track & Field
- International Match Selection Standards
- International Overseas Fixture Selection Standards
- Dynamic New Athleitcs 2022
Road Running
Cross Country
Race Walking
2022 opportunities will be confirmed soon
Athletes are reqired to complete both a Welfare Form and Online Joma Kit Form. Athletes will recieve these forms alongside their selection notification.
Athletes are required to adhere to the Welsh Athletics Code of Conduct for Athletes. For all of our Codes of Conduct please click here.
Eligibility Criteria to compete for Wales
Grounds for eligibility:
- Birth
- Parentage - athlete to go through the eligibility system to prove they have a Welsh parent.
- Residency – 2 years continuous living in Wales. Athlete to go through the eligibility system to prove they have lived permanently in Wales for at least 2 years. Note: athletes wishing to be considered for Commonwealth Games need to have lived in Wales permanently for at least 5 years. Still need to go through the eligibility system.
- Retention – athletes who have competed for Wales at senior level and gone through the eligibility system but have moved out of Wales. (has previously gone through eligibility on residency grounds. Note: Retention athletes cannot be considered for Commonwealth Games.
If you have any queries, please contact jacqueline.brace@welshathletics.org
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