Air Cadets from the Air Training Corps participate in sports at various levels, gaining recognition for themselves, their Squadron, Wing, Region and can even be selected to represent the Corps.

For more information about the opportunities for Sport check out the Air Cadet Organisation Web Site.  Want to see some of their results?

Cross Country

Cross Country is normally the very last sport in the year for most Wings and is competed at by Junior and Senior Girls, and Junior, Youth and Senior Boys.

The courses are normally in-between a mile and a half to three miles, the sport is competed at all levels, right up to Corps.

See the fixtures page or ask your unit sports officer for further information.

Athletics

Athletics is by far the most popular sport that the ACO participates in.

This event is normally held in Summer and all age groups can progress to Corps level. The age groups for this sport is normally:

• Under 15 Boys
• Under 17 Men
• Junior Men
• Under 15 Girls
• Junior Women

The Events participated in athletics are as follows:

Track:

100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 4x100m Relay

Field:

High Jump, Long Jump, Javelin, Discus, Shot Putt

All Events are governed by the rules of the UK Athletics Association.