Congratulations to Team Birmingham who won the ‘Under 11 Fun In Athletics’ Regional Sportshall Final today. 6 RSCAC Under 11s were part of the victorious team. Very well done to: Cameron, Charlotte, Joshua, Harrison N, Harrison S and Scott.
Officiating courses
Would you be able to help the club out by officiating at some club events? We need some parents/ carers/ willing supporters to help out with raking pits, measuring throws and jumps and positioning athletes at the end of races. If you think you would be able to help the club out at a few competitions in the summer, it would be great if you could go on an officiating course. Details of dates and venues can be found here: http://www.englandathletics.org/courses.aspx?siteSectionId=33&postCode=Postcode&distance=5®ion=000100010002001400030003&keyword=&courseType=0001300000030013&page=2
We get valuable points for all the officials we provide at each meeting.
The club will pay for you to do the course.
If you would like to discuss this further, please go to the coffee bar any Tuesday or Thursday and ask to speak to Ernie, Katie or Meg.
Dates of Summer Competitions
We now have all the league dates for the summer. Get them in your diaries pronto! Pay special attention to the meetings that are to be held at Wyndley as we will need extra support at these. (28th May, 19 July and 5th Aug.)
Heart of England (Under 11 age group to Under 17 age group for male and to senior women for female) – Div 2
- Sun 7 May – Redditch
- Sat 3 June – Kettering
- Sun 2 July – Telford
YDL Lower Age Group (Under 13 and Under 15 age groups) Division North/East 1A
- Sat 22 April Telford
- Sat 20 May – Coventry
- Sun 18 June – Stoke
YDL Upper Age Group (Under 17 and Under 20 age groups) – Division North/East 1B
- Sun 30 April – Tipton
- Sun 28 May – RSCAC
- Sun 25 June – Telford
Senior Midlands Men’s and Women’s League Div 3
- Sat 6 May – Telford
- Sun 4 June – Coventry
- Sun 16 July – Abingdon
- Sat 5 Aug – RSCAC
Midlands Masters League
- Wed 10 May – Telford
- Wed 7 June – Birchfield
- Wed 28 June – Burton TBC
- Wed 19 July – RSCAC
- Sun 10 Sept – Tamworth – Cup Final
A photograph of your membership card will be accepted on training nights
You can now show a colour photo of your membership card on your phone to gain entry to the track on club nights. Obviously the official laminated cards will also be accepted.
Christmas Training for Young Athletes
After the schools break up on Friday, training for the young athletes will take place in the daytime. See coaches’ names below for training days and times:
Brian
- Tuesday 20th December 10 – 11.30
- Thursday 22nd December 10 – 11.30
- Friday 23rd December 5.30 – 6.45 conditioning
- Tuesday 27th December 10 – 11.30
- Thursday 29th December 10 – 11.30
- Friday 30th December 5.30 – 6.45 conditioning
Fiona/Meg/Nikki
- Tuesday 20th December 10 – midday
- Thursday 22nd December 10 – midday
- Friday 23rd December 10 – midday. At Wyndley.
- Tuesday 27th – NO TRAINING
- Thursday 29th December 10 – midday
Graham
Graham’s group are having an extended holiday. Training for Graham’s group starts back 6-8pm on 12th January.
Martin/Helen/John
- Tuesday 20th December 10 – 11.30
- Thursday 22nd December 10 – 11.30
- Monday 26th December – Boxing Day run. Parents welcome. 10 – 11.00
- Tuesday 27th December 10 – 11.30
- Thursday 29th December 10 – 11.30
Simon/Gaynor
- Tuesday 20th December 10 – 11.30
- Thursday 22nd December 10 – 11.30
- Tuesday 27th – NO TRAINING
- Thursday 29th December 10 – 11.30
Have a very Happy Christmas!
MCAA open competitions
The entry forms for the first of four MCAA open competitions is available on the relevant website:
The first competition is at the Alexander Stadium’s Hi pac on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th January 2017 and is available to u13 age group upwards. The closing date for the first competition is 28th December.
The events available for all four competitions vary according to age and venue…..please look at the website to see whether any of the events appeal to you.
Sportshall Athletics, meeting 2
Well done to all athletes who competed tonight. What a turn out! There were some great individual performances to form a good team performance. Keep looking at the Birmingham Sportshall Facebook and Twittter pages for results.
Next one: Sat 10 December, 5 – 8pm. Put the date in the diary now!
No jumps and hurdles tonight
Because it is half term, we are having a break from jumps and hurdles tonight. We will be back outside at Wyndley next Friday, 5.30pm – 7pm. Enjoy your training-free Friday night!
Success at the First Sportshall of the 2016/17 season
Sutton did amazingly at the first Sportshall of the season. We had full teams with everyone trying their best. There were also many 1st and 2nd places for Sutton. Keep checking this page for the final results: http://www.birminghamsportshall.com/
Well done to everyone who took part.
Athletes’ Athlete Award
The annual Presentation Evening is almost here, so we need everyone to vote for their ‘Athletes’ Athlete’.
Voting opens tomorrow night at training. You will have a week to cast your vote, with voting closing at 8.10pm on Tuesday 4th October. Cast your vote in the clubhouse.
This year’s nominees are:
- Ethan Brough
- Bonita Deathridge
- Jess Dunn
- Cameron Harris
- Lee Hetherington
- Ellen Humpherston
- Rachel Iliffe
- Mante Nausedaite
- Chrissie Prince
- Emily Symes
- Ben White
- Rachel and Caitlin White
This list of nominations has been put together by the coaches. The ’Athletes’ Athlete’ award is to recognise athletes who are an asset to training groups and to the club itself. This award is for athletes who always turn up to training and competitions, train hard and try their best in competitions, while also supporting others. They should be a role model to other athletes and a pleasure to train with.
* Strictly 1 vote per club member.
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