This years LA5 event will take place on 1st September 2019 starting at 11.00am (same time as the Fun Run). Further details will be posted on the website in due course.
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We return from our Easter shutdown on Thursday 2nd May, 2019 and will welcome a number of newcomers to replace Alex, Olly, Archie, Daniel and Finn who have moved up to the 9 – 11 year group.
We are confident that these guys will do well and wish them good luck in their new group.
PBs a Plenty at the First Lower Age YDL of the Season
Posted: April 29, 2019 by megsamaniac in UncategorizedA massive well done to all the Under 13s and Under 15s who competed at Leicester on Sunday in the first competition of the year. There were PBs a plenty with many top 3 finishes.
On-the-day announcements, stated we finished 3rd overall, which puts us in a great place on the league table.
We are still waiting for the official results to be published. Keep checking here to get the results when released:
https://www.thepowerof10.info/results/resultslookup.aspx
A massive thanks to all the parents, supporters and helpers who also braved the cold for the day.
RSCAC Kit Available at Sportology in Boldmere
Posted: March 29, 2019 by megsamaniac in UncategorizedRSCAC hoodies, coats, joggers and kit bags can be purchased from: https://www.sportologyonline.com/collections/royal-sutton-coldfield-ac
Time to get kitted out for the summer competitions!
Last weekend, the English Primary Schools XC Championships were held at Prestwold Hall. RSCAC had a number of athletes taking part:
Representing West Midlands:
Year 7 Boys: Adam Wilkinson & Harvey Gillett
Year 7 Girls: Emily Symes, Evie Sandland, Francesca Allen, Olivia Allen, Samantha Wakefield, Lucy Rigby
Photo below of Year 7 girls:
Representing RSCAC:
Year 6 Boys: Ellis Jones
Year 6 Girls: Connie Bevan
Year 5 Boys: Daniel Smith, Oliver Edwards
Year 6 Girls: Tiffy Latham, Soffia Shorock, Martha Grumett, Eliza Mason
Also, the Midland Road Races and 5K challenge was held in Sutton Park.
The men’s team came in 22nd, with Shaun Evans running the 7th fastest long leg, and the women’s team came in 31st.
The U15 boys entered a team in the 5K and they came an impressive 2nd, Ethan Patel coming in 9th, Jack Wakefield 11th, Jack Newman 13th and George O’Connor 17th.
Here is the official photo of the silver medallists:
Well done everyone!
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS/PARENTS/HELPERS
Ever thought about how you can help out at our meetings?
Without people to supervise events we have no meetings.
Would you like to know more about how you can help?
As a club we have to provide Track officials, time keepers and field officials.
Interested in what you can do next to help?
Contact:
Derek Prince derekprince22@gmail.com
Ian Smith ian_martin_smith@yahoo.co.uk
NB. If you want to get serious and get qualified as an official RSCAC will pay the cost of the course. Or if a case of just having an interest come and speak to either of us or drop us an email.
Royal Sutton’s young athletes were mixing it with the top runners in the country at the English Schools XC last weekend. This was at Temple Newsam Park – in heavy showers plus storm force winds. The average fields in the junior and intermediate events were 350 runners.
Junior girls:
- Mante Nausedaite 196th – top WM scorer
- Martha Wood 247th – 2nd WM scorer despite losing a shoe in the first 300m
- Charlotte Prince 264th – 4th WM scorer
- Zara Buchanan – support back-up position
- Sian Duval 180th 4th Staffordshire scorer
Intermediate girls:
- Lucy Carey 119th 2nd WM scorer
- Charlotte Hey 205th 6th WM scorer
Senior girls:
- Ellen Humpherston 116th 2nd WM Scorer
- Caitlin O’Connor 164th 3rd Staffordshire scorer
Junior Boys:
- Jack Wakefield 140th 3rd WM scorer
Report by Brian Higson
