BIG 2026 Entry Information
On this page: Entry Standards | Terms of Entry
ON LINE ENTRY WILL OPEN ON THURSDAY 16TH APRIL​
Important Athlete Information
Please ensure you read ALL the details below BEFORE entering
This Link will be active on 16th April
This Link will be active on 19th May
2026 Entry Standards
(All Standards to have been achieved since January 2025 - Throws with Senior weights unless on UKA U20 / U18 Long Lists)
High Jump
Men - 1.80m
Women - 1.55m
5 comps seeded according to PB with suitable starting heights for all athletes
Mixed competitions probable.
Shot
Men - 13.00m
Women - 11.80m
2 competitions - may be Mixed.
16 max in each pool
Triple Jump
Men - 13.40m
Women - 11.20m
3 comps 9m Board, 11m Board, 13m Board - we expect a 2025 SB a minimum of 1m beyond the board you are entered for. Otherwise entries will be rejected.
16 max in each pool
Key Note: Athletes must enter the competition with the most appropriate and safest board for their ability level
Discus
Men - 44.00m
Women - 40.00m
2 competitions Men & Women.
14 max in each pool
Long Jump
Men - 6.70m
Women - 5.60m
3 comps seeded according to PB's.
16 max in each pool​
Hammer
Men - 53.00m
Women - 48.00m
2 competitions Men & Women.
14 max in each
Javelin
Men - 58.00m
Women - 40.00m
2 competitions Men & Women.
14 max in each
Entry Information
Entries will open on Thursday 16th April and close at 07.00 on Monday 18th May
or when an event is full, whichever is the earliest. Reserve lists will be run when an event is full.
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Terms of Entry
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Location: Bedford International Athletics Stadium
Date: Monday 25th May 2026
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Please ensure you have paid at the time of registration or your entry will be not be registered on our system
so you will not have a guaranteed place.
Competitions will be run following the New Age Groups with U16, U18, U20 and Seniors being allowed to enter.
U14 athletes will only be accepted in Jumps events and then only IF they have reached the standards set.
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We cannot guarantee you will be able to compete in more than one event. We will do our best to accommodate this but Timetabling issues may not allow this - Please ensure we know which is your First choice event by leaving a comment in the comments section on the Entry Form.​
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All THROWS standards must have been set using SENIOR weights.
However U23, U20 & U18 athletes on the UKA Long lists will be allowed to throw their correct weights.
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Competitions will be seeded according to PB's and posted on the Entries Page by the 20th May with Athlete letters being sent out by Wednesday 20th May. There will be maximum numbers in all Throws and Jumps. You will need to check carefully to see which Pool you are in. No changes will be possible.​​
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NO REFUNDS will be given unless a mistake has been made on our side.
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BIG retains the right to refuse or reject an entry at any time.
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Coach registration will open 19th May
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