Annual General Meeting - Tue 17 Feb
As most of you will be aware by now, the AGM is to be held on Tuesday 17th February at 20.00hrs in the Classroom of the Future (Sandy Upper School). Please make every effort to attend this important meeting. The Agenda is as follows:
- Apologies for Absence
- Minutes of AGM held on 15th April 2008 - Adoption
- Matters Arising from previous Minutes
- Chairman's Report
- Secretary's Report
- Treasurer's Report and Accounts - Adoption of Accounts
- Youth and Coach Secretary's Report
- Cross Country Report
- Track and Field Report/ Affiliation to EA
- Road Race Report/ Affiliation to ARC
- Election of Officers, Committee Members, Team Managers, and Trustees
- The Future of the Newsletter/Communication with Members
- Track Charges and use of the Stevenage Leisure Facilities
- Subscriptions for 2010
- Appointment of Auditor
- Date and time of next Annual General Meeting
Annual Club Dinner and Senior Presentation evening
51 members and friends attended the senior Club Dinner at the Green Man Stanford, where an excellent meal was served, followed by the trophy presentations. Many thanks to Stuart for organising the venue and meals, and to those of you who supported the event. The following Trophies were presented:
| 5K Lady
| Fiona Hunter
| | 5k Man
| Ian Skerratt
| | 10K Lady
| Debs Bryant
| | 10K Man
| Vince Plosky
| | 10 Mile Lady
| Fiona Hunter
| | 10 Mile Man
| Vince Plosky
| | Half Marathon Lady
| Julie Sutton
| | Half Marathon Man
| Ian Skerratt
| | Pentathlon Lady
| Alice Middleton
| | Pentathlon Man
| Zac Morrison
| | Marathon/Ultra
| Rob Morgan
| | Most Improved
| Craig Brown
| | Club Person
| Damien Pitts
| | Outstanding Achievement
| Ken Prior
| | Hon Life Member
| Stuart Galloway
| | Beds AAA County recognition
| Zoe Dawson
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'Surprise' certificates were also presented to Gav Elliott, Tim Huxtable, Derek Litchfield, John Kenyon, Sonya Plosky, Graham Bufton, Pat Luscombe, Rog Wadeley, Mark Stead, Natalie Darlow and Rob Morgan, in recognition of their achievements and contributions during 2008.
Annual Subscriptions
Annual Subscriptions fell due on 1st January and we would like to thank all those who have already renewed their membership. If you have not done so yet, then we would really appreciate it if you could pay the appropriate amount as soon as possible.
Rates for 2009 are:
| Senior Member
| £22
| (£17 + £5 affiliation fee to England Athletics)
| | Junior Member
| £12
| (£7 + £5 affiliation fee to England Athletics)
| | Second-claim member
| £9
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This year we are introducing a scheme whereby members can pay their dues by electronic money transfer. So if you are into internet or postal banking you can simply transfer the appropriate sum to the club bank account. Account details are:
| Bank Sort Code:
| 20-41-12
| | Account No.:
| 10889148
| | Account Name:
| Biggleswade Athletic Club
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However, please ensure that you include your name in the transfer Reference Box so we can tell who's paid. Membership cards will be sent out at the end of each month. Alternatively you could set up a Bankers Order and pay the amount automatically annually. Again please include your name in the Reference Box.
Sandy 10 - Sun 29 Mar Entries are flooding in for this year's Sandy 10. In order to provide a safe and well marshalled event, we need your help with various duties on the day. As in previous years, if you would like to run in the event, we do ask that you supply another person (not a club member) to help with duties on the day.
Please keep the date free if you are able to help. It is great fun and marshals will be encouraged to wear silly hats again this year to ensure the runner's spirits don't flag!
Beds AAA County Cross Country Championships - 10 Jan A huge thanks to everyone who helped organise the cross country event on what turned out to be a very cold day, with temperatures well below freezing. Beds AAAs were very impressed with our slick organisation and have sent their thanks to all who contributed. We also had some notable performances in the races, with the highlight being our Senior Ladies team of Juliet Naylor, Fiona Hunter and Debs Bryant picking up the 2nd Ladies Team award.
"Runderella" Panto - Sat 21 Mar
Tickets for this years BAC Panto "Runderella" are now on sale (Oh yes they are!!!) The performance will be held on Saturday 21st March 2009 at 7.30pm at Beeston Methodist Church. Written by BAC members, performed by BAC members, for BAC members! It promises to to a show of a life time!! Tickets can be purchased directly from Annie or Gav and only cost £5 per senior, £2 per junior.
Forthcoming coaching events
Sat 14th Feb
| Bedford Stadium 12 noon - 3 pm
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| High Jump
| Dennis Johnson, GB coach
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| Long Jump/Triple Jump
| TBA
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| Shot
| TBA
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| Hammer
| Malcolm Fenton, GB senior coach
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| Hurdles
| Julie Pratt, GB International
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| Javelin
| John Waugh, GB Coach
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| Sat 21st Mar
| the coaching roadshow comes to Sandy with all disciplines, where it is hoped that the coaches listed for the 14th Feb will come along, Geoff Capes former GB international world strongest man and now a coach has professed an interest
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These events are for all from 13 to Senior/Veteran coaches and athletes.
Speak to a coach if you are interested
Sports Hall and Circuit Training
Sportshall training for juniors and Circuit training for adults continues on Mondays, 6pm till 7pm at Biggleswade Recreation Centre £1.00 per session.
The Seniors Tuesday and Thursday Programme
You can find these and other training events in the training section of the Club website
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| Tues
| 3rd
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| Hills are getting easier
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| Thurs
| 5th
| Feb
| Sandy loop
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| Tues
| 10th
| Feb
| Speed work with coach Zoe
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| Thurs
| 12th
| Feb
| Starbursts
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| Tues
| 17th
| Feb
| Sandy loop and CLUB AGM
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| Thurs
| 19th
| Feb
| Sandy loop (in reverse)
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| Tues
| 24th
| Feb
| AWAY DAY - Biggleswade
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| Thurs
| 26th
| Feb
| Starbursts
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| Tues
| 3rd
| Mar
| Fartlek is fun with friends
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| Thurs
| 5th
| Mar
| Sandy loop / RSPB
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| Tues
| 10th
| Mar
| Mad march hare speedwork with coach Zoe
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| Thurs
| 12th
| Mar
| Starbursts
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| Tues
| 17th
| Mar
| Hills are good for you (honest)
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| Thurs
| 20th
| Mar
| Black barn
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| Tues
| 24th
| Mar
| AWAY DAY - Potton
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| Thurs
| 26th
| Mar
| Starbursts
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you may need a track pass or to pay for a day pass when doing Speed or Track work
If anyone would like to organise an AWAY DAY in your village or town in 2009, or a run on your favourite training route, please let Gavin or one of the committee know.
Coaching by Graham Bufton
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| Tues
| 3rd
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| 1 mile, 2 x 1200, 3 x 800, 4 x 400, 5 x 200 - 1/2 rec - Track - Sandy
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| Thurs
| 5th
| Feb
| Up & Overs x 4 - Bird in the Hand Pub - 6.45 (warmed-up) Bedford
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| Tues
| 10th
| Feb
| 5 x 1 mile reps - 2.30 rec - Road - Sandy
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| Thurs
| 12th
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| 12 x 400 - 2 min recovery (Good effort) - 6.45 (warmed-up) Boathouse - Bedford
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| Tues
| 17th
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| 4 x 600 + 8 x 300 + Pace stuff. Track - Sandy
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| Thurs
| 19th
| Feb
| Gains Loop x 4 + double cem - Robinson Pool - Bedford 6.45 (warmed-up)
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| Tues
| 24th
| Feb
| 4 x 11/2 Mile reps - Road - Sandy - Good recovery
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| Thurs
| 26th
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| 5 x 1,000 - 1.30 min rec - Embankment - Bedford
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All session will start from Sandy track car park or on track at 7.00 prompt.
Those that are interested in joining Buffy's speed sessions are more than welcome - all standards catered for, however, in order for you to reach your full potential commitment will be required. It would be helpful to Graham when planning these sessions if he can have the names of those who are interested and prepared to commit to attending on a regular basis.
Leagues, Series, and Other Events
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Chiltern Cross Country League
Sat 14 Feb - we have no venue information
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Three Counties Cross Country League
Sat 8 Feb - we have no venue information
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National Cross Country Championships - Sat 21 Feb
Entries should have been with Stuart Galloway by 20th December
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Sportshall League - Sat 14 Mar at 10am
Biggleswade AC host this event for school year 3/4 and 5/6 at Biggleswade Recreation Centre.
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Southern Mens League
We are now in Div 3. All matches are on Saturdays
| 2nd May
| Walthamstow
| | 16th May
| Newham
| | 6th June
| Sandy
| | 11th July
| Chelmsford
| | 1st August
| Hillingdon
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Southern Womens League
All matches are on Saturdays, venues not advised yet
| 25th April
| 30th May
| 27th June
| 25th July
| 5th September
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Eastern Young Athletes League
All matches are on Sundays
| 19 April
| St Albans
| | 7 June
| Watford
| | 28 June
| Sandy
| | 12 July
| Bedford
| | 13 September
| finals at ???
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Eastern Veterans Athletic Club
We have joined this league (EVAC) for next summer.
Matches are on Wednesday evenings and Sundays
| Wed 6th May
| Wed 3rd June
| Sun 19th July
| | Finals: Sun 6th September
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National Junior Athletics League (NJAL)
Team Beds is a composite team for this age group: Bedford & County, Biggleswade, Leighton Buzzard, Luton. All matches are on Sundays
| April 26th
| Basildon
| | May 24th
| Luton (Team Beds to host)
| | June 14th
| Braintree
| | July 26th
| Havering Mayesbrook
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RACE LISTINGS
If you have transport problems, and need transport/lift to an event,
please contact the Team Manager
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| Three Counties Cross Country
| Sat 14 and
Sun 15 Feb
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| European Indoor Trials, Sheffield
| Sat 14 and
Sun 15 Feb |
| England Athletics Indoor champs U15/17/20, Birmingham
| | Sat 14 Feb
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| Chiltern Cross Country
| | Sat 21 Feb
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| National Cross Country
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| | Sun 1 Mar
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| Eastern Indoor Champs, Chelmsford.
| | Sat 7 Mar
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| UK Intercountiies Cross Country, Nottingham
| | Wed 11 Mar
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| Cross Country Schools' Relays
| | Sat 14 Mar
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| Sportshall League, Biggleswade Rec Centre, at 10am
for school years 3/4 and 5/6
hosted by Biggleswade AC
| | Sat 21 Mar
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| English Schools Cross Country
| | Sat 28 Mar
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| Inter-Counties Cross Country
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| | Sat 4 Apr
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| Bedfordshire Spring Open
Biggleswade AC have been asked to host at Sandy
| Sun 19 Apr
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| Eastern Young Athletes League, St Albans
| | Thu 23 Apr
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| Proposed Club pentathlon Champs
| | Sat 25 Apr
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| Southern Womens League
| | Sun 26 Apr
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| National Junior Athletics League, Basildon
| | Wed 29 Apr
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| Bedfordshire Schools' track relays, Sandy, at 4pm
any help greatly appreciated
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| Southern Mens League, Walthamstow
| | Wed 6 May
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| Eastern Veterans Athletic Club
| | Sun 10 May
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| County Track and Field Championships, Luton
| | Sat 16 May
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| Southern Mens League, Newham
| Sat 23 and
Sun 24 May
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| SEAA U15/17
| | Sun 24 May
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| National Junior Athletics League, Luton
Team Beds to host
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| CAU
| | Sat 30 May
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| Southern Womens League
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| | Wed 3 Jun
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| Eastern Veterans Athletic Club
| | Sat 6 Jun
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| Southern Mens League, Sandy
| | Sun 7 Jun
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| Eastern Young Athletes League, Watford
| | Wed 10 Jun
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| County Schools, Luton
| | Sun 14 Jun
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| National Junior Athletics League, Braintree
| | Thu 18 Jun
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| Proposed Jumps Fest
| Sat 20 and
Sun 21 Jun
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| SEAA U20/Sen, Watford
| | Sat 27 and Sun 28 Jun
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| AAA U23/20
| | Sat 27 Jun
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| Southern Womens League
| | Sun 28 Jun
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| Eastern Young Athletes League, Sandy
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| | Sun 5 Jul
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| Eastern Track and Field Championships, Cambridge
| Thu 9 to
Sat 11 Jul
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| ESAA
| | Sat 11 Jul
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| Southern Mens League, Chelmsford
| | Sun 12 Jul
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| Eastern Young Athletes League, Bedford
| | Thu 16 Jul
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| Proposed Running Fest
| | Sun 19 Jul
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| Eastern Veterans Athletic Club
| | Sat 25 Jul
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| Southern Womens League
| | Sun 26 Jul
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| National Junior Athletics League, Havering Mayesbrook
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| | Sat 1 Aug
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| Southern Mens League, Hillingdon
| | Thu 6 Aug
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| Proposed Throws Fest
| Sat 15 and
Sun 16 Aug
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| AAA U15/17
| | Sun 16 Aug
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| Eastern Young Athletes League, Sandy
| | Sun 23 Aug
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| Hibbard Trophy, Ipswich
| | Mon 24 Aug
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| Eastern Intercounties (Selection), Ipswich
| | Sun 30 Aug
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| SEAA U15/20, Watford
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| | Sat 5 Sep
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| Southern Womens League
| | Sun 6 Sep
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| Eastern Veterans Athletic Club (finals)
| | Sun 13 Sep
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| Eastern Young Athletes League finals
| | Sat 26 Sep
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| Propose Track & Field Open
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RESULTS
supplied or compiled by
Tim Huxtable
David Brown,
Nigel Bush,
and Neil Gregory
Many of this year's race results are now collected on the Club website, at www.biggleswadeac.org.uk/Results08
Recent results there include:
Folksworth 15 - 18 Jan
Fred Hughes 10 - 18 Jan
SEAA Indoor Championships - 11 Jan
County Cross Country - Shuttleworth - 10 Jan
Three Counties Cross Country - Letchworth - 21 Dec
Annual Fairy's Run - 20 Dec
Clevedon Boxing Day Race, 26 Dec
4 miles, 805 runners
Pirton Boxing Day, 26 Dec
5k, 287 runners
| Gavin Elliott
| 20:42
| 16th
| | Michelle Geeson
| 28:34
| 166th
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Keith Ward Open and Norfolk Championships
| U15 Boys
| Andrew Baldwin
| 60m
| 3rd
| 8.4 secs
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| Long Jump
| 4th
| (19cm behind 3rd)
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Stubbington 10k, 18 Jan
1210 runners - a new Course this year, some parts along the coast
| Christopher Clarke
| 48.15
| 475
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SEAA Intercounties, Shuttleworth, 31 Jan
The four ladies of Zoe Dawson, Juliet Nalyor, Fiona Hunter, Debs Bryant represented Bedfordshire in this prestigigous SEAA event, helping the County to 7th place from the 19 counties in the SEAA. It was remarked upon by Richard Inchley that this is the first time in many years that the county have finished a team in this event. Well done Biggleswade Ladies.
| Juliet Dawson
| 39th
| | Debs Bryant
| 40th
| | Zoe Dawson
| 41st
| | Fiona Hunter
| 43rd
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Biggleswade Athletic Club contacts
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FEBRUARY 2009
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