The Northern League is the premier track & field event in North West England and is open to Senior and U20 athletes. U17s can also compete in some events. Athletes compete for clubs across the full range of track & field disciplines:
Sprints: 100m, 200m, 400m, 100m hurdles (Ladies), 110m hurdles (Men), 400m hurdles, 4x100m relay, 4x400m relay
Endurance: 800m, 1500m, 3000m (Ladies), 5000m (Men), 3000 Steeplechase
Jumps: High jump, Long jump, Triple jump, Pole vault
Throws: Hammer, Discus, Javelin, Shot
I got the chance to photograph the 1st meet of the season at Bury Athletics Club on a day of mixed weather, it was overcast but bright then the drizzle arrived later in the day. The bright conditions enabled some decent shutter speeds to freeze the action without the harsh light & shadows that a sunny day brings. Typically there are several events ongoing at the same time in this type of day so it is handy to get a copy of the programme of events and to plan where to be and when to give the best mix of possibilities. Of ourse, some events are more photogenic than others and some athletes are more photogenic than others – I like to choose who to photograph based on their technique and colours of outfit! This means watching for a while then choosing who to shoot.
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