Athletics Club News
Club Championships 2010
The Club Champs will take place on Saturday September the 4th, Tuesday and Thursday evenings the 7th and 9th September and then Sunday 12th September with a Barbeque afterwards
The U11 and U13 throws events (Discus, Shot, Javelin) will all be held this coming Tuesday, 31 August, 6.30pm
We have a full Club Championship Timetable. This year we are asking for as many pre registrations as possible so please look out for the entry forms on the notice boards
The 10,000m has now been run, we've the points update on our club championships page
You can check 2009 Club Champs Results
Sponsor Sue Harrison
Sue has been selected for the England Team for the IAU 50k World Trophy Final in Galway on 29 August 2010. This will be her first venture into the world of ‘ultra-distance’ running (it’s 31 miles - 5 miles further than a marathon!) and she has decided to run in memory of our former Club President, Cavin Woodward - a World Record holder at several ultra-distances and who sadly passed away earlier this year
The money raised will be split between two charities:
- British Heart Foundation (registered charity no. 225971)
- Grassroots Trust (registered charity no. 1060034) – a charity working with poor children / orphans in countries such as Tanzania, and nominated by Cavin’s wife and family
There is a sponsor form and collection box in the clubroom at Edmonscote track, and collection boxes in Warwick Sports shop and the British Heart Foundation shops in Warwick & Leamington. Your donation, however small (or large!) will be greatly appreciated by the charities, thank you
Cosima Berry
Congratulations to Cosima who cleared 1m73 at the Kettering Open on August 22nd... beating her own club (and under 17) high jump record by 2 cm. The jump puts her at no.2 in the UK under-17 high jump rankings & 27th in the overall national rankings, well done Cosima
The Telford Games - 11 September 2010
The telford games will be held at the Telford Stadium on Saturday the 11th September. There are entry forms in the clubhouse or you can get an electronic version at www.telfordathleticclub.co.uk
Gloucester Cross Country League
We have the Gloucester League CC fixtures on our fixtures page
British Masters Championships
Results of our athletes at the event in Cardiff over the weekend 3/4 July. In descending order of vintage:
M65 Andrew Johnson 5th, 5000m, 20.50.68
W65 June Johnson 2nd, 5000m, 24.09.69
M60 Lawrie Dunn 1st, Long Jump, 4.33 (NB: Lawrie is 2nd claim Leamington)
M50 Tony Foster 5th B final, 400m, 61.33
M50 Tony Foster 7th, 800m, 2.20.36
W50 Susie Tawney 2nd, 15000m, 5.26.86
W50 Lorraine Benton 1st, Triple Jump, 6.88
A former member, Chris Lawn, was 4th in the M65 400m in 75.82
The One Hour Track Race
September the 1st will see LCAC's 34th annual one track race take place at Edmonscote. The event will start at 7pm, please check availability with Chris Donovan (01926 774342), the entry fee is £2 and you will need to arrange for a personal lap recorder. Awards will be presented at the Millwright Arms, Coten End, Warwick
The Hatton Multi Terrain 5
This very popular event will be held on the 3 October at 10.30 a.m. with the 1 1/2 mile family run at 12.00. Start and finish at Hatton Country World,
Dark Lane, Hatton, CV35 8XA. All entries received before 24th September will be given a race Water Bottle and there are prizes :
1st Male and Female £50.00, 2nd M&F £30.00, 3rd M&F £20.00
Teams (3 Runners) 1st M&F £75.00
Plus 1st prizes worth £30.00 for M&F Junior (U20), Women Vets O35, O45, Men Vets O40, O50
Special prize for 1st Local resident (Postcode CV35): £50 voucher for a meal at The Waterman
FAMILY RUN
1st Boy & 1st Girl – Hatton Farm Village Family Annual Pass (Two adults, three children)
All children finishing receive a Hatton Country World Medallion
Download the 2010 Hatton Five Entry Form
Athletics Performances
Bob Mee has collated April's athletics performances for us, take a look at LEAMINGTON BEST PERFORMANCES IN APRIL and MAY
The Two Castles Run
Leamington's Athletes were out in force for the two castles run. We feature Jack Mee who won the U20 race and was a credible third overall, Alan Edwards who completed the race on his bicycle, didn't anyone tell him? And Sue Harrison who broke the course record to win the Ladies' race, congratulations Sue
There are more photographs : Two Castles Run Photographs and results for the top 4 and Leamington's athletes : Two Castles Run Results
The Cotswold Hill 100
We have the results of the 2010 Cotswold Hilly 100 held on Sunday 23rd May
Dave Potter has posted photographs at Cotswold Hilly 100 2010 Photographs
Many thanks to everyone who turned out. Could Dave Potter please have any remaining times as soon as possible please - plus any amendments. Dave doesn't have yet have the overall times for the B and ladies teams but will post them as soon as he can
Could we remind those who have not yet paid their entry fee to send Dave a cheque as soon as possible please
Overall Leamington team times were:
Men's A Team - 11h 37m 53s - 4th A Team
Men's B Team - 14h 33m 27s - 8th B Team
Ladies - 14h 52m 15s - 5th Ladies Team
Volunteers 2010-11
The club is administered and run by a team of volunteers. Home and away fixtures pose a particular problem in that we have to find teams of officials to help run the event. it would be enormously helpful if you were able to assist at either home or away fixtures - you do not need to be a qualified official, just willing and able to spend some time: clearing hurdles, recovering javelin or raking sand in the high jump pit. We have put a fixture list here on the club's site. Please email Jeremy Eastaugh if you are able to help
National 6 Stage Road Relay Championships
Leamington’s women’s team had a good race in the National 6 Stage Road Relay Championships at Sutton Park on Saturday 17 April over the usual 3 mile course
Monica Williamson ran the first leg in 19 minutes 12 seconds for 38th place. Susie Tawney made up one place with 19.57 on the second leg and Jennie Jeeves held that position in the third leg with 21.14. Catherine O’Carroll pulled the team up to 34th place with 21.37 on the 4th leg and Zara Blower (21.16) and Helen West (24.43) held onto that position over the last two legs to bring the team home in 2 hours 7:59
The title was won by Aldershot, Farnham & District for whom International athlete Stephanie Twell ran the final leg
Subs 2010-11
There is a long list a members who have yet to pay their subs. The club is not going to pay the England Athletics licences for those whose membership is due. If you no longer wish to train with and compete for the club please email Bob Mee so that your name can be taken from the list. Please also note that the club does not normally allow non competing athletes to train with it, you do need to compete and partake in club events
The Kenilworth Half Marathon
On the 26th September the Kenilworth Half Marathon will be run
Cavin Woodward 1st August 1947 - 26th February 2010
A tribute to Cavin Woodward from George Phipps
2010 County XC Champs - Leamington, 9th January
Above Leamington U17 ladies brave the elements to put in a splendid performance at this year's championships
Many thanks to all of the officials and volunteers for doing such a good job. Thanks also to the referee and the organisers and hosts for adapting to the conditions so quickly and expertly to allow the event to go ahead
And finally, a big well done to the athletes for once again showing how resilient we are in Warwickshire
Coaching - Javelin
Sarah Dunkley is joining the club as a throws coach. Please do let your coach and Sarah know should you be interested in participating
Coaching - Long Jump
Rachel Berney is joining the club as a coach. She will be running a variety of field sessions. Please do let your coach and Rachel know should you be interested in participating
Club Team Wear - Visit the club kit page to view sizes and pricing
Sportshall & Quadkids Competition For Young People
England Athletics have introduced two modified formats of competition critical to providing young people with a fun. Both formats are easy to organize and can be deployed in schools and clubs For further information please visit www.sportshall.org or www.quadkids.org.uk
Club Information
Visit the fixtures page for forthcoming competition events
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