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.
Taster session for 7-9yr olds starts back on 19 January
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.
Sportshall Athletics
The dates are out for this year’s Indoor Sportshall Athletics League.
15th October
12th November (Sutton have to do the raffle and pack away the equipment at the end.)
10th December
14th January
11th March
They are at North Solihull Sports Centre, B37 5LA.
5 – 8pm.
Any athletes in school Year 5 – Year 10 can take part.
If you are interested, please ask at the club for Meg Evans, Nikki Iliffe or Chrissie Prince.
A message from Laura Whittle as we wish her well at the Rio Olympics
Thanks very much for the card from everyone at RSCAC!
I was delighted to receive it!
Best wishes,
Laura.
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The 5000 metre timetable is:
- Tuesday 16th August round 1 at 09.30
- Friday 19th August Final at 21.40
Information taken from official Athletics Timetable.
Times are Rio time, UK time is 4 hours ahead.
Please check nearer date for any changes to the above info.
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