Taster session for 7-9yr olds starts back on 19 January

Our new term recommences after the Christmas festivities on Thursday 19th January 2017 at the normal starting time of 5.00pm. There will be a considerable number of newcomers joining us for this term, and as our waiting list continues to grow we shall be looking at those children aged over 8 1/2 years old that we think are suitable to move up to the 9 -11 year section.
Please remember to wrap up well when taking part in these sessions as it gets very cold on the track. Remember to wear a woolly hat and gloves on cold training nights.

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:

http://mcaa.athletics-uk.org/

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!

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.

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Under 11 boys.
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Under 11 girls.
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Under 13 boys.
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Under 13 girls.
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Under 15s.

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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Laura Whittle
Laura is representing Great Britain in the 5000 metres at this year’s Olympics.

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.