MORE than 250 athletes from more than 25 clubs kicked off the City of York Athletics Club Ingrams League at Huntington Stadium.

The first of a four-match competition, the event was established four years ago to give local athletes a chance to enjoy the sport in a friendly, competitive environment.

The places after the first day were: Under-9s and U11s, competing in three of four events – 75 metres, 600m, shot and long jump.

U11 girls: 1 Chelsea Dawson, 2 Abi Smith, 3 Ruth Aber.

U11 boys: 1 Callum Orange, 2 Matthew Hill, 3 Fergus McAuliffe.

U13s, competing in three from seven events offered.

U13 girls: 1 Rebekah Tiler, 2 Rachel White, 3 Sarah Magarahan.

U13 boys: 1 George Orton, 2 Nathan Hood, 3 Thomas Flatters.

U15s chose from five running distances and could also try javelin, discus and hammer.

U15 girls 1 Alyce McCurdie, joint 2 Georgie Fenney and Josie Parry.

U15 boys: joint 1 Harry Maslen and Thomas Somers, 3 George Armstrong.

The U17s hurdled 80m and 300m, ran distances of 100m, 300m, 800m, 1500, and 3000m, while also taking part in a choice of three jumps and four throwing events.

U17 women: 1 Hannah Ukandu, 2 Emma Kennedy, 3 Amena Abdelaziz.

U17 men: 1 Daniel Zudkowski, 2 Adam Robinson, 3 James Stanton.

The next match is held on Sunday, June 26.

For further information, and entry forms, log on to the website www.athleticsyork.org For more information about City of York Athletics Club, phone Paula Bird on 07761 530931.