The distances run on the track, the heights and placement of hurdles and the weight of the throwing implements are appropriate for each age group. Younger athletes do not compete in the longer races and do not throw the more dangerous implements. Full details may be obtained from the BC Athletics website at www.bcathletics.org

There are many track meets and cross country runs held around the province during the course of the year culminating in the BC Open Cross Country Championships, the BC JD Track and Field Championships and the BC JD Pentathlon Championships

In the even number years, athletes who are 14 years old can try to qualify for the Zone 6 team to the BC Summer Games. The qualification meet is held in conjunction with one of the regularly scheduled meets in the Island Track and Field series.

In Zone 6 (Vancouver Island and Powell River), the various clubs are members of the Vancouver Island Athletics Association (VIAA) which organizes meets and training sessions for athletes in the Zone. Click here to see the Track and Field list and Cross Country list for the current year.