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Junior Autumn Relays 2011

Due to a last minute change of course, the distance was probably slightly longer than usual. There was the usual amount of confusion at the start with 50 children scream “What's my team?”, and with a few non-appearances there was the usual team shuffling – which probably benefited some teams and handicapped some others.

The winning team was Adam Swalwell, Mark Nicholson and Michael Scott. The fastest boy was Chris Lillico and the fastest girl was Charley Hedley.

Before the race there was a presentation of T-shirts to the four Athletes who were nominated as “Athletes Of The Match” in the 2011 Young Athletes League fixtures.

These went to Ryan Povey, Chris Lillico, Jessica Locker and Charlotte Ramsay.

Click here for the results. (Excel spreadsheet in new window)

2011 Young Athletes League

The dates for the 2011 Young Athletes League are as below :-

Sunday 8th May     Monkton Stadium, Jarrow

Sunday 22nd May     Monkton Stadium, Jarrow

Sunday 5th June     Monkton Stadium, Jarrow

Sunday 19th June     York

Please inform Keith if you are available and on which dates.

Latest positions after 3 events

2010  Young Athletes League

The combined Blyth/Alnwick team have just finished their third season in the YAL and can be
well pleased with their progress.  After promotion last year, the main task was to ensure that
we did not go straight back down. This was achieved quite comfortably, although we were
competing against Clubs who have been formed a lot longer than Blyth. There were several club
records set over the season and several highlights (an unforgettable Steeplechase by Jake
amongst them) and a trip to Doncaster where the bus driver got lost.  Everybody who competed
took part in more than one event with the majority trying field events as well (discus, shot, high jump).   

Junior Handicap 2011

Results for the 2011 handicap

Blyth Running Club Juniors recently held their Annual handicap race of 2 miles which was based on a 2 lap course using the beach path and finishing on Blyth promenade.  The runners were all handicapped according to their age and ability so that anyone of the runners could win.  The turnout was a record for the club so far with 44 finishers, The first runners off were the youngest members of the club and 11 minutes later the last  two runners, Jake Jansen and Chris Lillico set off.  With 600 meters to go Sam Lawson held the lead , but was overtaken by Daniel Ord and Ryan Povey. Daniel then managed to get to the finishing line first and win by 6 seconds from Ryan, with Sam holding on for third. Lewis Jansen was fourth, while previous winner Daniel Tait was in fifth place. Although last runner away, Jake Jansen set the fastest time on the night with Charlotte Ramsay the fastest girl.

Training

Monday Nights  –    Meet at Sports Centre at 18:45 (No training 19th or 26th December)

Thursday Nights  –  Confirm with coaches

Saturday Mornings - Confirm with coaches

Important Dates / Races

North Eastern Indoor Grand Prix – Gateshead Indoor Stadium

Thursday Evenings (60m sprint, 60m hurdles, HJ, LJ etc)

November 17th, December 15th, January 19th, February 16th, March 15th

January

Thursday 5th       Schools Sportshall U13’s Heats (Cramlington Learning Village)

Monday 9th         Schools Sportshall U11’s Final (Cramlington Learning Village)

Wednesday 11th  Schools Sportshall U13’s Heats (Bede Academy)

Monday 16th       Schools Sportshall U13’s Final (Willowburn, Alnwick)

Tuesday 17th      Northumberland Schools Cross Country Championships, Temple Park, South Shields

Saturday 21st      Regional Sportshall U11’s Final (Seaburn Centre, Sunderland)

Saturday 28th      Northern Cross Country Championships, Wakefield - Contact Keith or Ralph

February

Saturday 4th       Inter Counties Schools Cross Country Championships, Kirkby Stephen

Saturday 11th      Harrier League, Wrekenton

Saturday 18th      Regional Sportshall U13’s & U15’s Final (Seaburn Centre, Sunderland)

Saturday 25th      National Cross Country Championships, Parliament Hills, London - Contact Keith or Ralph

March

Saturday 17th      English Schools Cross Country Championships, Ilton, Somerset  

2011 Junior Beach Races

This year's Junior Beach races, supported by CE Electric, were held on Saturday 2nd July.

Report and Results available now available.

Christmas Party 2011

This year the Juniors held their Christmas Party at Whitley Bay ice-rink on Monday 19th December.  Please click HERE for short report and a couple of photos.