Fairy Run - Wed 28 Dec

For the first time in the history of this infamous event, the race will be held after Christmas Day.

All fairies should be suitably dressed and should gather and be ready to fly at 10.30am in the bottom car park of the RSPB.  The Fairy dash will take place over a 3 mile undulating course and will be done as a handicap - perfect for fairies!

Once the race has finished all fairies and spectators should gather at the Sir William Peel, on the High Street, Sandy for some light refreshments and a buffet (a small donation will be requested on the day).  The best dressed fairy competition will also be judged.

Once all fairies are fed and watered adequately, all fairies over the age of 18 years old will set off following the Green Haired Fairy for an adventure.  A small pocket of fairy dust (or money) is recommended as it can be a long flight.

Once the adventure is undertaken we will return to the Sir William Peel for a survivors photograph.

 

 

Kingfisher Way - Sat 31 Dec

What better way to see out the old "running" year than with a 21 mile jog along the Kingfisher Way?  For those who have not done this route before, the run starts in Baldock and follows trails beside the River Ivel all the way to Tempsford.  If you prefer to run a shorter distance, you can finish at Biggleswade (12miles) or Sandy (16 miles), or alternatively join the run at any point along the course.  Transport will be arranged to Baldock.  We plan to start the run at 9:00am - contact Nigel for details.

 

 

Annual Club Dinner and Presentation Evening
Friday 20 Jan

We have booked the Green Man at Stanford again for our annual dinner in January.  Hopefully the date is already in your diaries but PLEASE, PLEASE let Stuart Galloway know as soon as possible if you are coming to the event.  It is always very enjoyable.  In order to facilitate easier payment, we shall be asking for money up front on this occasion.  The menu will be sent out by email for selections to be made.

 

 

Sandy 10 Road Race - 26 March

The Biggleswade AC organised Sandy 10 road race, will take place on Sunday 26th March next year.  If you would like to find out more about the race and its history, check out the Sandy 10 link on our web site (thanks to Webmaster Tim).  During the next few months we will be asking members if they are prepared to help with all the various duties on the day of the race - if you feel that you have a particular skill to offer, please contact Nigel or Stuart.

 

 

Christmas Holiday period training runs

If you are sitting at home over the Christmas period, having over-indulged on the Turkey and trimmings, why not burn off some of the surplus by partaking in one of the following:

	Wed	28 Dec		Fairy Run, described above
	Thu	29 Dec		Rowney Warren training session, at 10:30
	Sat	31 Dec		Kingfisher Way run, described above
	Mon	2 Jan		Rowney Warren training session, at 10:30

 

 

Track News

• Track Fees
  From 1st November 2005 there will be a fee of £1.50 per session for each athlete.  Please bear this in mind when participating in a Speed Session as these may be held on the track.  All monies will be collected by the coach taking the session.

  In 2006 the club will be selling yearly Track passes for those who wish to use the track on a regular basis.

• Fiat Lux (not?)
  Late-breaking news is that the lights should repaired in early December, till then the club is looking at using a sportshall.  This will be for all Senior and Juniors details to be confirmed, but for the seniors the time will be used generally for general conditioning ( circuits, weights - body and small weights) .

 

 

Club Championship Races

This year's 10 mile and Half Marathon Club Championship races will be as follows:

10 Mile		Sun 4 Dec		Nene Valley 10 at Peterborough
Half Marathon		Sun 11 Dec		Beds Harriers Half Marathon at Wootton

 

 

London Marathon 2006: Club Places

We have received three club places again this year so don't forget, if you have entered the London Marathon and get rejected but still wish to be considered for a place in this prestigious event, let Stuart Galloway know by 14th December at the latest.

 

 

The Tuesday Night Programme

You can find these and other training events in the training section of the Club website

In addition to the below, every Tuesday and Thursday night Steve Worrall (Level IV Coach) will also be taking extra speed and endurance sessions for those who feel they need them.

3rd Jan		Fartlek
10th Jan		Incline Training
17th Jan		Sandy Circuit
24th Jan		Speed work with Steve
31st Jan		Fun on the track (part 2) - led by Ken and Dave
7th Feb		Away Day - St. Neots - led by Nigel Bush
14th Feb		Valentines Handy cap Run - led by Damo
21st Feb		Fartlek for beginners (bring a friend)
28th Feb		Speed work with Steve

Thursday evenings will be "General Running", dictated by the race calendar, and is tailored on the night to the participants needs.  Runners are usually split into ability groups to ensure everyone has a good run.

If you would like to lead an Away Day in your home town, or you have any comments about the above programme please speak to Gavin or any of the committee.

 

 

Leagues, Series, and Other Events

• Chiltern Cross Country League
  All meetings are on Saturdays

  3	Dec	Luton
  7	Jan	Stowe
  11	Feb	Wing

• Three Counties Cross Country League
  All meetings are on Sundays, at 11:00am

  18	Dec	Letchworth
  8	Jan	Ampthill
  5	Feb	Dunstable
  5	Mar	Bedford

• AAA Indoor Championships 4/5 March
  Th 2006 championships are being held at Birmingham's Indoor Arena with all three age groups (U20/U17/U15) over the same weekend again.  As a club we have at least 7 athletes who have qualified to compete with the best in the UK in these national championships, more could follow if the qualifying standard is achieved.  For more information see David Brown.

   

• Cross Country Championships - 2006

  SEAA Cross Country	Sat 28 Jan	Bicton College, Exmouth
  So far the take-up for Bicton, not surprisingly, is very low indeed.  However we shall be entering a ladies team and a mens team in the event anyway, in order to qualify to run the National Championships at Parliament Hill in February.  If any senior, therefore, decides to change their mind later on, they would be able to run the event.
  SEAA Veterans	Sat 4 Feb	Ruislip
  ECCA National	Sat 25 Feb	Parliament Hill Fields, London

   

• Southern Mens and Womens Leagues 2006
  All meetings are on Saturdays
  Curently we don't have all the Womens League dates

  	Men		Women
  	29 Apr		???
  	20 May		20 May
  	10 Jun		???
  	8 Jul		8 Jul
  	22 Jul		???
  	5 Aug		???

   

• South of England Indoor Championships
  Sutton Arena, Surrey
  For male and female U15, U17, U20 and Senior
  Pentathlon £9 (Seniors £11), other events £5 (Seniors £7) per event
  Entries close 20 Dec for Pentathlon, 10 Jan for other events
  see David Brown for more information

  Sun 8 Jan	Pentathlon (HJ, LJ, Shot 60m, 60m Hurdles)
  Sat 21 Jan	60m, 60m Hurdles Pole Vault   Starting Heights    - SM 3.80m, U20M 3.20m, U17M 2.80m, U15B 2.20m    - SW 2.50m. U20W 2.30m, U17W 2.20m, U15G 1.90m Long Jump U17M, U15B, U17W, U15G Triple Jump U17M, U15B, U17W
  Sun 22 Jan	High Jump   Starting Heights    - SM 1.75m, U20M 1.65m, U17M 1.60m, U15B 1.50m    - SW 1.50m, U20W 1.50m, U17W 1.45m, U15G 1.40m Shot Long Jump SM, U20M, SW, U20W Triple Jump SM, U20M, SW, U20W

   

• AAA Indoor Champs (U20/17/15)
  4/5th March at Birminghams's Indoor Arena (NIA).
  So far we have 4 athletes who have qualified with a possibility of a few more before the closing date (3rd Feb).  For more information contact David Brown, Track and Field Manager.

 

 

News of members...
Congratulations to Zoë, Jennifer and Tim on becoming level 1 officials.

 

 

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  NEWS   FOR   YOUNG   ATHLETES

 

• Junior training now takes place at Sandy Upper School playing fields, initially from 6.30pm until 7 pm - check the web-site towards the end of the month for any time changes or contact David Brown or Ken Prior.

• Ken will be restarting the Foundation Athletics scheme where juniors (or seniors!) learn to do all events and get signed off with an Athletic Competence Certificate at the end of the course.  This will run on Tuesdays only at 6.30-7.30pm

• Jumping (HJ, TJ and LJ) will take place on alternate Thursdays starting on 10th November.  If you want to be sure that you get reminders of the jumping dates telephone 01767 260592 or email ken.prior@zetnet.co.uk.