BIGGLESWADE ATHLETIC CLUB

Newsletter : MARCH 2003

CONTENTS: News | Race Listings | Results | Contacts

News and events for March 2003:

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

Coaches needed
New Members
Empty Inkjet Cartridges
Saturday Training
Fairlands Valley Spartans

NEWS FOR
YOUNG ATHLETES

Sandy 10 and 2 Mile Fun Run

As you are no doubt aware the Club organises this race on an annual basis and it has become a very popular event again after Paul Tomlin had put so much energy into setting it up 20 years ago. This year we have switched the headquarters to Sandy Upper School because of the increased number of athletes entering - we are likely to have between 350 and 400 taking part. The Sandy Scout hut had served the race very well for many years and we thank the Scouts for their past support, but unfortunately their premises are now too small.

In order to present the race as a professional event, and to meet the safety regulations that now govern road racing, we will be looking for more marshals and officials this year. We have decided therefore to ask you, in the first instance, whether you would be prepared be an official or marshal, and only run the race if you are able to find a suitable, willing, helper (non-member) to act in your place.

We hope you understand the situation but we are a small club and we want to see the Sandy 10 established as a first rate event to which people will want to return year after year. You will find it great fun and rewarding to help other runners enjoy a well staged race. If you can help please let Nigel Bush know on 01767-682251. We already have over 50 registered entrants.

... and German Visitors ...
This year we have 9 friends from Erlensee in Germany coming over to run the Sandy 10 and stay the weekend with us. We are still looking for accommodation for one of the runners. If you can help out, Stuart Galloway would love to hear from you. It would mean providing bed and breakfast for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night. All the runners will be fully occupied over the three days and during the evenings. The programme will be announced shortly to interested parties.

Le Touquet weekend 4th-6th July

We have a total of 15 people travelling on this trip, for the 10km and 20km races. A Minibus has been booked, and Nigel is now looking into best value Channel Crossings (anyone got a big raft?). He will be contacting all travellers soon to seek accommodation requirements. For those who plan to enter one of the two races, the cost is 8 Euros pre-booked, or 10 Euros "on the day". Nigel is currently trying to find out how we pay for a pre-entry.

Annual Subscriptions

Many thanks to those of you who have rejoined the Club. However, there are a few people who have still not done so - we don't want to lose you so please send your subscription as soon as possible. There are considerable advantages in remaining a member of an affiliated Club, one being that you don't have to pay the Ł1 SEAA levy when you enter races.

The annual cost of membership is Ł5 if you are under 17 or 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 make payment to Chris Clarke, Stuart Galloway, or any Committee member. Cheques should be made payable to "Biggleswade AC". If you wish to resign from the Club please do so in writing.

Annual General Meeting - Tuesday 25th March 2003
8pm Purcell Room, Weatherly Centre
(next to the Biggleswade Recreation Centre and Stratton School)

This is an important part of the communication process between members and the committee - come and make your views known.

Written nominations for the posts of Officers on the Committee, which take precedence over nominations on the evening, must be received by the Secretary no later than 18th March and must be seconded by another member of the Club.

Any member over 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".

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 available to members at the meeting, before the start. If you wish to have a copy beforehand please advise the Secretary by 4th March.

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

The Club is organising this competition - we have entries from over a dozen schools making up nearly 60 teams, and there is still some time before the closing date. The competition starts at 4.20pm and we need more marshals than we have got. If you can get there to help then please see Ken Prior or David Brown as soon as possible.

Coaches needed

We ALWAYS need more coaches. No previous knowledge or ability is assumed and the club will pay most of the cost. Ken has a list of coaching courses available so see him NOW.

New Members

Welcome to the following new members who have recently joined the Club:
  Andrew Bruce who lives in Tempsford
  Anthony Haymes in Blunham
  Adam Pittard in Sandy
Best of luck in your athletics fellas!

Empty Inkjet Cartridges

We can make a bit of money for the Club by recycling used inkjet cartridges (all types except Epson). Please hand in your used cartridges to any committee member. This will also help the environment.

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 March Biggleswade Common
8 March Rowney Warren
15 March Biggleswade Common

Fairlands Valley Spartans...
...have a new secretary: David Pond, 29 Redoubt Close, Hitchin, Herts. SG4 0FP

NEWS FOR YOUNG ATHLETES

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

Coaching Workshops for Young Athletes, Eton
For athletes from age 11 to 17 years, Ł5-00 per session, pay on the day

16 Mar Hurdles, Hammer and Pole Vault
Hurdles Clinic Chelmsford 9th Mar
see a coach to get booked in, Ł5-00
Eastern Young Athletes' League dates for 2003
The first fixture is at HOME (well, Bedford actually but we are the host club and we need to supply officials and helpers) on Sunday April 27th. Ken and David will be badgering parents and club members to help. Please help them by volunteering first!
The competition is open to all juniors between 11 and 17 years old (on August 31st 2003). But you must be a paid up club member (Ł5 pa) and wear club kit (available from Sporstscene in Biggleswade). We need as many as possible. We still have never managed a full team, we would probably win if we did.
Other venues have yet to be arranged but keep these dates free:
Apr 27 (Bedford) - May 25 - June 22 - July 27
Ron Pickering Memorial Fund
Lauren Ambrose was the only successful applicant from the Club to receive funds from this fund, which is shared annually by young athletes who have achieved a certain standard, competed for their County, and show promising potential (youngest age group U15). Well done Lauren and lets get more of our youngsters into the fund.

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RACE LISTINGS

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

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
Sportshall Challenge vs Riverside and Hunts AC
2pm Biggleswade Rec Centre
Tue 18 Mar Schools' Cross-Country Relays
Rowney Warren, 4:20pm
Sun 23 Mar Havering and Mayersbrook Spring Invitation Athletics
(Personal Invitation from Havering Club)
Spring Open Meeting Peterborough
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
Sat 26 Apr Southern Womens League, venue TBA
Sun 27 Apr Eastern Young Athletes League
at Bedford, we are the home club
St.Albans Ladies 10k (Verulam Park), at 10:00am

Sat 3 May Southern Mens League, venue TBA
Sun 4 May Leighton Buzzard 10 (Linslade), at 10:00am
Sun 11 May County Cross Country Championships, Bedford
Sat 24 May &
Sun 25 May South of England Championships, Watford
Sun 25 May Eastern Young Athletes League, venue TBA
Sat 31 May Southern Mens League, venue TBA

Sat 7 Jun Southern Womens League, venue TBA
Sun 8 Jun Bedford Harriers Embankment 5, at 11:00am
Sun 22 Jun Eastern Young Athletes League, venue TBA
Sat 28 Jun Southern Mens League, venue TBA

Sat 5 Jul Southern Womens League, venue TBA
Sat 12 Jul Southern Mens League, venue TBA
Sun 27 Jul Eastern Young Athletes League, venue TBA

Sat 2 Aug Southern Mens League, venue TBA
Sat 9 Aug Southern Womens League, venue TBA
Sun 10 Aug Eastern Champs Norwich

Sat 6 Sep Southern Womens League, venue TBA
Sun 7 Sep Hibberd/Peterhouse/Bemax Trophy Bury St Edmunds
Sun 28 Sep Eastern Combined Events Champs Peterborough.

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

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RESULTS
compiled by
David Brown 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.

AAA U20 Championships Birmingham 26/26 Jan
All of our athletes did themselves proud competing with the best in the UK

U20 60 M Zack Morrison 4th heat 7.6 in AW 19th Feb
U17 300 M Rachel Baust 4th in heat 43.45 qual for Semi-final,
5th best time
U17 HighJump Lauren Ambrose 8th 1.60 M
U17 60 MHurd Lauren Ambrose 5th Heat 9.63 PB CR
U15 200 M Rachel Baust 5th 28.88 PB
U15 60 MHurd Kay Brown 5th 10.05 PB

South of England X Country Bicton Devon

U15 Boys Chris Drinkwater 51st
U17 Men James Drinkwater 76th

Eastern Athletic Association Champs The Barn Kings Lynn 23 Feb

U13 Girls Helen Brown Long Jump 3.10 M 5th
U15 Girls Kay Brown High Jump 1.35 M 4th
Kay Brown 60 M Hurdles 10.5 secs 3rd Heat
3rd Final
Rachel Bellamy Long Jump 3.76 M 10th
Rachel Bellamy 60 M 8.9 secs 3rd Heat
6th Final PB
U20 men Zack Morrison High Jump 1.70 M 2nd
Zack Morrison 60 M 7.6 secs 6th Final

Midland Championships NIA Birmingham 23 Feb

U17 Women Rachel Baust 300m 43.8 secs 7th
Lauren Ambrose High Jump 1.55 M 5th

Inter County X Country Champs Nottingham 8 Feb

U13 Girls Kay Brown 169 4th scorer for Beds
U15 Boys Chris Drinkwater 132 5th Scorer for Beds
U17 Men Adam Ball 127 4th Scorer fro Beds
James Drinkwater 137 5th Scorer for Beds

Luton and Beds Schools' Champs Ampthill 12 Feb

U13 Boys Nick Gilbert 11th
Junior Girls Kay Brown 14th
Junior Boys Jonathan Drinkwater 16th
Int. Girls Aileen Russell 8th (Qualifies for County Team)
Int. Boys Adam Ball 4th (Qualifies for County Team)
Int. Boys James Drinkwater 6th (Qualifies for County Team)
Int. Boys Chris Drinkwater 10th (Reserve for County Team)

Stockwood Park, Luton, Chiltern league Cross Country 15 Feb
The final race of the season, we had a number of good results on the day, once again the juniors excelled themselves

U17 Boys James Drinkwater 1st in division 2 5th overall 1st team
Adam Ball 2nd in division 2 8th overall 1st team
U15 Boys Chris Drinkwater 2nd in division 2 5th overall 4th team
U13 Boys Nick Gilbert 3rd in division 2 16th overall
U15 Girls Aileen Russell 4th in division 2 15th overall 3rd team
U13 Girls Kay Brown 7th in division 2 24th overall 4th team
Senior Men David Brown 38th in division 2 133rd overall
Neil Gregory 49th in division 2 162nd overall
The overall results for the league were calculated at the end of the race and Biggleswade Athletic Club picked up a number of prizes

U17 Boys Adam Ball 1st prize 1st team
James Drinkwater 2nd prize 1st team
U15 Boys Chris Drinkwater 2nd prize 3rd team
Jonathan Drinkwater 3rd team
U13 Girls Kay Brown 2nd prize
Just missing out on the prizes wer Aileen Russell in 4th place and 4th team in the under 15 girls, and Jonathan Drinkwater in 4th place in the under 15 boys.

Boss Trucks Cross Country at Delepre Abbey, Northampton 9 Feb
organised by Wootton Road Runners

Karen Worrall 3rd lady
Jan Forrester 26th lady
Roy Kellaway 3rd
Gavin Elliott 43rd
Roy Steven 57th
Neil Gregory 62nd
Ken Prior 64th
Chris Clarke 71st
Nigel Bush 100th
Damien Pitts 101st
Colin Harries 126th
Andy Darnell 127th.

National Cross Country Championships, Parliament Hill 22nd Feb

Junior Women Aileen Russell 147th out of 255
Ladies Jan Forrester 275th out of 397
U17 Men Adam Ball 67th
James Drinkwater 107th
Senior Mens Ken Prior 819th out of 1250
Chris Clarke 936th
Roy Steven 1067th
Stuart Galloway 1079th
Colin Harries 1127th
Nigel Bush 1144th

Boss Trucks League, Letchworth 23 Feb
The last race in this seasons Boss Trucks league

Karen Worrall 6th lady
Jan Forrester 22nd lady.
Roy Kellaway 3rd
Gavin Elliott 44th
Neil Gregory 71st
Ken Prior 84th
Damien Pitts 117th
Andy Darnell 125th
Arthur Mitchell 129th.
After the race the prizes were awarded for the overall league results, the club came 8th out of 12 teams and Karen Worrall won the lady vet 35 catagory and Roy Kellaway won the Male vet 40 catagory, congratulations to you both.

Gade Valley, Hemel Hempstead 12 mile 26 Jan

Gavin Elliott 1hr 22m 20s 13th

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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 david.brown@bowneglobal.co.uk Tel: 01767 600094
Road Running and Cross Country Secret'y:	Neil Gregory	neilg@ntlworld.com Tel: 01767 314974
Deputy Road and Cross Country Secret'y:	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 Tel: 01462-814468
Child Protection Officers:	Lynda Ambrose and	Tel: 01767-225473
Child Protection Officers:	David Hindle	davidhindle@msn.com Tel: 01767 316479
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BIGGLESWADE ATHLETIC CLUB

Newsletter : March 2003

CONTENTS: News | Race Listings | Results | Contacts