BIGGLESWADE ATHLETIC CLUB

Newsletter : FEBRUARY 2003

CONTENTS: News | Race Listings | Results | Contacts

News and events for February 2003:

Sandy 10 and 2 Mile Fun Run
and German Visitors
Le Touquet weekend 4-6 July
Annual Subscriptions
and Contact Details
Annual General Meeting
Tuesday 25th March 2003
Schools' Cross-Country Relays
Rowney Warren, Tues 18 Mar, at 4:20pm

National Cross Country
Championships
Parliament Hill, 22 Feb
Club Dinner
Looking after yourself...
Horwill's Rule
Saturday Training

NEWS FOR YOUNG ATHLETES
including Junior Awards

Sandy 10 and 2 Mile Fun Run

Plans are progressing well and entries have already started to arrive. With the renewed interest in Road Racing we could reach our limit of 400 runners this year. Thanks to all those who have volunteered to help on the day, but we still need more people for marshalling duties please.

... and German Visitors ...
This year there are 12 runners from the Hanau Lauftreff who would like to come across and run the Sandy 10. We would love to hear from anybody who feels that they might be able to accommodate one (or even two) of them at home for the evenings of Friday 4th April through to and including Sunday 6th April. This would only really be bed and breakfast because they will be out during the days and evenings. Full programme will be given in the next newsletter. They all speak English so if you can help us please contact Stuart Galloway on 01767-223942.

Le Touquet weekend 4th-6th July

Everyone who has shown interest in going on this weekend in France has been contacted with initial information (12 so far, including partners). If you have not received any information, but would like to go, please contact Nigel (01767 682251). We are planning to all travel together in a 15 or 17 Seat Minibus, and once the bus is full any additional travellers will have to make their own travelling arrangements. There is a choice of either a 10k or 20k race, which take place at 5pm on Saturday afternoon.

Annual Subscriptions / Contact Details

Don't forget that Annual Subscriptions became due on 1st January - Ł5 for those who are under 17, or who are still at school, and Ł12 for all others. Full family membership is Ł25, and up to three youngsters in one family may join for Ł12. Please give or send your payment to Chris Clarke, Stuart Galloway, or any Committee member. Cheques should be made out to "Biggleswade AC". Please make sure that you get your payment in as soon as possible.

Also, if you have moved, or changed your telephone number or e-mail address, and have not let the Club know, please advise Stuart Galloway accordingly - it is important that Club records are kept up to date.

Annual General Meeting - Tuesday 25th March 2003

Just to remind you of the date on which this important event is to be held. Please note it in your diary and keep the evening free. Come and make your views known - it is an important part of the communication process between members and the committee. The venue is the Weatherly Centre (next to the Biggleswade Recreation School and Stratton School) in the Purcell Room at 8.00pm.

Any written nominations for the posts of Officers on the Committee must be received by the Secretary no later than 18th March and must be seconded by another member of the Club. Nominations in writing take precedence over nominations on the evening.

Any member over the age of 17 may request that an item for discussion be added to the Agenda but details must be received by the Secretary in writing by 4th March. There will be no Agenda Item of Any Other Business on the evening.

Only paid-up members over the age of 17 may vote at the AGM, or hold a place on any Committee.

A copy of the Agenda will be sent to all members by 11th March and a copy of the Minutes of the previous AGM held on 26th March 2002 will be made available to members attending the meeting, prior to the start. If you wish to receive a copy beforehand please advise the Secretary by 4th March.

Schools' Cross-Country Relays
Rowney Warren, Tues 18 Mar, at 4:20pm

The Club are organising a cross-country relay event for all middle and upper schools in Mid-Beds. Bedford upper schools have also been invited. Despite the invitations having just gone out, we already have more than 40 teams entered. This is a difficult time for us to get marshalls and other helpers so if there is any chance that you might be available to help then please tell Ken or David.

National Cross Country Championships
Parliament Hill, 22 Feb

Our entries have now been acknowledged by the SEAA. Best of luck to those who have entered.

Club Dinner

33 people attended the event at the Green Man in Stanford where we were served an excellent meal and the Club Trophies were awarded to the worthy winners. It was good to see so many people present and hopefully those that were able to come enjoyed the evening. We will be planning another informal get-together just before the Sandy 10

Looking after yourself... Horwill's Rule

Well-prepared 10K runners often wonder how much speed can be generated in speedier, shorter races (such as 800 and 1500m competitions). Although the training for such events is different from 10K and marathon preparations, one can use 'Horwill's Rule' to calculate the possibilities. The Rule says that when race distance is halved, speed should improve by about four seconds per 400 metres. Thus, you should be able to complete a 5K 16 seconds per mile faster than your 10K, a 3K around 32 seconds per mile quicker, 1500 metres 48 seconds faster, and 800 metres over a minute faster (when expressed as a pace per mile).

Saturday Training

Steve Worrall is continuing with the Saturday training sessions, which have proved to be popular and usefull.
Future sessions, all at 10:30am, are:

1 Feb Rowney Warren
1 March Biggleswade Common
8 March Rowney Warren
15 March Biggleswade Common

NEWS FOR YOUNG ATHLETES

For information on track and field events,
contact your coach or David Brown, Track and Field Manager (01767 600094)

Junior Page on Web Site (www.BiggleswadeAC.org .uk)
Ken is still waiting for material to put on a junior web page!
Coaching Workshops for Young Athletes, Eton
For athletes from age 11 to 17 years, Ł5-00 per session, pay on the day

2 Feb Sprints, Discus, Javelin
16 Mar Hurdles, Hammer and Pole Vault
Hurdles Clinic Chelmsford 9th Mar
see a coach to get booked in, Ł5-00

Junior Awards
The following awards were presented at this year's Presentation Evening:

Best performance by a junior female	Lauren Ambrose	For her 2nd place in the U15 girls high jump at the AAA National Championships
Best performance by a junior male	Adam Ball	For winning all Chiltern League cross-country league div. II races
Most improved junior female	Kay Brown	Other contenders, Jo Jacobs and Helen Brown
Most improved junior male	Chris Drinkwater	Other contender, Adam Dilley

Eastern Young Athletes' League dates for 2003
This competition is open to all athletes in the 11- 17 age group. We have never managed to field a full team so there is room for everyone to take part. Venues have yet to be arranged but keep these dates free:
Apr 27 May 25 June 22 July 27

CONTENTS: News | Race Listings | Results | Contacts

RACE LISTINGS

If you have transport problems, and need transport/lift to an event,
please contact the Team Manager

T = targetted race

Sun 2 Feb Watford Half Marathon, 10:30am, and Fun Run, 10:35am
Keith Ward Indoor Trophy Meeting, Kings Lynn, at the Barn
Sat 8 Feb Windsor Open
60 m, 60 m Hurdles Pole Vault, High Jump, Ł2-50 pay on day
Sun 9 Feb T Boss Trucks Cross Country, Wooton, Seniors
Sat 15 Feb T Chiltern League Cross Country, Banbury? Luton?, all ages
venue may have been changed
Sat 22 Feb National Cross Country champs, Parliament Hill, all ages
Sun 23 Feb T Boss Trucks Cross Country, Letchworth, Seniors
Eastern Athletic Championships, Kings Lynn
U13 B/G 60 M, 60 M Hurdles, Long Jump
U15 B/G 60 M, 60 M Hurdles, Long Jump, High Jump, Shot, Triple Jump (Boys only)
U17 M/W 60 M, 60 M Hurdles, Long Jump, High Jump, Shot, Triple Jump (Boys Only), Pole Vault (Boys Only)
U20M/W, Sen Vet M/W 60 M, 60 M Hurdles, Long Jump, High Jump, Shot, Triple Jump, Pole Vault
Entries to Ken/David by 6 Feb

Sun 2 Mar Windsor Open
60 m, 60 m Hurdles Long/Triple Jump, Shot, Ł2-50 pay on day
Sun 9 Mar Hemel 10 (Eastern 10 Mile Road League), Hemel Hempstead
Sun 16 Mar Oakley 12 & 20 Miles (nr. Bedford), 10:00am
The Finchley 20 Miler, Ruislip, 3:00pm
Tue 18 Mar Schools' Cross-Country Relays
Rowney Warren, 4:20pm
Sun 23 Mar Hitchin Half Marathon, 10:30am
Sat 29 Mar Young Athletes Meeting, Bracknell
for more information contact David Brown or a coach
Sun 30 Mar Chedworth Roman Trail, near Cirencester, 10:30am
Multi-terrain

Sun 6 Apr Sandy 10 and Fun Run (2 miles)
celebrating 20 years of the Sandy 10
Sun 27 Apr Eastern Young Athletes League, venue TBA

Sun 11 May County Cross Country Championships, Bedford
Sat 24 May &
Sun 25 May South of England Championships, Watford

Southern Mens League 2003 (venues to be arranged)
3rd May, 31st May, 28th June, 12th July, 2nd August
17 May cancelled

Southern Womens League 2003 (venues to be arranged)
26th April, 7th June, 5th July, 9th August, 6th September
17 May cancelled

CONTENTS: News | Race Listings | Results | Contacts

RESULTS
compiled by
David Brown, Nigel Bush, and Neil Gregory

A full list of Club Records and Best Performances is available from David Brown. If you believe you have a new record contact David (01767 600094) with a validated result.

Buntingford 10 29 Dec
420 finishers

Ian Skerratt 84th 68m 57s
Roy Stevens 102nd 70m 50s
Nigel Bush 145th 74m 09s
Stuart Galloway 173rd 77m 00s
Graham Brown 180th 77m 32s

Stevenage 5K Series
In the 5K series of three races held in Stevenage last November & December, Aileen Russell won the overall Junior Female award. Well done Aileen.

Boxing Day 5k, Great Horwood Road Race, Bucks

James Drinkwater 5th 17m 08s (1st under17)
Chris Drinkwater 10th 18m 12s

New Years Day, Perivale Hare and Tortoise Handycap relay race.
Gavin Elliott entered this but was unable to find a tortoise so ran both legs a total of 5 miles and won the event in 30m 56s.

New Years Day 3k, Hyde Park, Serpentine
Out of a field of 88,

James Drinkwater 3rd (3rd under 17)
Chris Drinkwater 5th (1st under 15 boy)
Jonathan Drinkwater 10th (2nd under15 boy)

Chiltern League Cross Country at Wing, Leighton Buzzard 11 Jan

Senior Ladies: Karen Worral 25th overall 3rd in division 2
Under 15 girls: Aileen Russell 22nd overall 3rd in division 2
Under 13 girls: Kay Brown 19th overall 2nd in division 2
Under 17 men: Adam Ball 15th overall 1st in division 2
James Drinkwater 22nd overall 2nd in division 2
Under 15 boys: Chris Drinkwater 20th overall 3rd in division 2
Jonathan Drinkwater 48th overall 9th in division 2

Boss Trucks Cross Country League, Ampthill Park. 12 Jan

Juniors: Chris Drinkwater 2nd
Jonathan Drinkwater 8th
Ladies: Karen Worral 2nd
Jan Forrester 20th
Men: Roy Kellaway 2nd
Gavin Elliott 42nd
Roy Steven 68th
Neil Gregory 70th
Ken Prior 86th
Chris Clarke 92nd
Damien Pitts 94th
Tim Huxtable 99th
Nigel Bush 112th
Graham Brown 113th
Colin Harries 135th
Arthur Mithell 144th
Andy Darnell 166th

Beds County Cross Country, Ampthill 4 Jan

U13 Girls Kay Brown 3rd **
U15 Girls Aileen Russell 9th
U15 Boys Chris Drinkwater 7th **
U17 Men Adam Ball 3rd **
James Drinkwater 6th **
Sen/Vet Men Roy Kellaway 12th (1st Vet 40) **
David Brown 33rd (4th Vet 40)
Ken Prior 35th (3rd Vet 50)
Chris Clarke 49th (8th Vet 44)
Damien Pitts 95th
Tim Huxtable 59th
Arthur Mitchell 74th (6th Vet 55)
** = selected for the County at Inter-Counties Champs at Nottingham 8th Feb
The Veterans Team was placed 3rd

South of England Pentathlon Champs at Bedford 12 Jan

U15 Girls Kay Brown High Jump 1.37 M 4th 490 pts PB
60 M Hurdles 10.3 secs 1st in heat 665 pts 4th position.
Kay then retired with leg cramps (possibly from Cross Country at Wing the previous day on a frozen surface)

South of England Indoor Champs at Bedford 18/19 Jan

U15 Girls Kay Brown 60 m Hurdles 10.29 secs 3rd Heat, qualif. for Semi-final
(fell after last hurdle)
Rachel Bellamy 60 m 8.94 4th PB
Long Jump 4.01 M 12th PB 12th from 21 athletes
Gemma Arkwright High Jump 1.25 M 5th
U17 Women Rachel Baust 60 M 8.5 secs 3rd
Lauren Ambrose High Jump 1.60 M 2nd CR/PB Indoors
U15 Boy Matt Winter 60 M 8.94 secs 4th PB
Long Jump 3.97 M 6th
U17 Men Ross Cockcroft 60 M 8.5 secs 4th
U20 Men Zac Morrison 60 M 7.6 secs 4th
High Jump 1.75 M 8th PB Indoors

CONTENTS: News | Race Listings | Results | Contacts

Biggleswade Athletic Club contacts


Chairman:	Nigel Bush	nigelbush@hotmail.com Tel: 01767 682251
Vice Chairman:	Kevin Ambrose	kevin.ambrose@ntlworld.com Tel: 01767-225473
Hon Secretary:	Stuart Galloway	8 The Avenue, Sandy, Beds, SG19 1ER stuart.galloway@ntlworld.com Tel: 01767-223942
Hon Treasurer:	Chris Clarke	clarkecd@bigwig.net Tel: 01234-216245
Track Secretary:	David Brown	david.brown@vauxhall.co.uk Tel: 01767 600094
Road Running Secretary:	Neil Gregory	neilg@ntlworld.com Tel: 01767 314974
Cross Country Secretary:	Neil Gregory	neilg@ntlworld.com Tel: 01767 314974
Deputy Road / X-Country Sec	Gavin Elliot	gavinanne@btopenworld.com Tel: 01767 692381
Youth/Coaching Secretary:	Ken Prior	ken.prior@zetnet.co.uk Tel: 01767-260592
Ladies Captain:	Jan Forrester	janet.forrester@idnet.co.uk
Child Protection Officers:	Lynda Ambrose and
Child Protection Officers:	David Hindle	davidhindle@msn.com Tel: 01767 316479
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BIGGLESWADE ATHLETIC CLUB

Newsletter : February 2003

CONTENTS: News | Race Listings | Results | Contacts