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News Archives 2002
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April 2003 News

National Young Athletes League: Burnley

We have been given to understand that the match will start earlier than scheduled owing to the number of teams taking part. Therefore we will be meeting at the Sports Centre at 9.15 on Sunday 4 May. If you have transport bring it. If you need transport tell your coach or Phil Thomas so it can be arranged. Individual notices will be given out to all athletes.

Merseyside Championships: Wavertree 10 May.

The club has recorded a 500% in entries for the Merseyside Championships. This would have been even more but for the high price of entry fees, especially for the under 15's, a subject on which individual committee members have made their views known to the County Committee.

Last year we had five members entered and won five medals. This year, to date, we have had 25 members entered and are looking to increase the number of medals won. Those known to have entered so far are:- John Appleton, Greg Brierley, John Broomhead, Alice Burgess, Mike Burke, Jon Calder, Lucy Cannon, Ben Clough, Jessica Cretu, Barry Cunliffe, Stephanie Currie, Mike Ehlen, Ben Fisher, Dave Forrester, Tom Griffiths, Julia Hayes, Rachael Hutchinson, Vicky Johnson, Melissa McLoughlin, Sara McLoughlin, Steve Mayers, Caroline Morley, Taja Rundle, Ryan Tapley and Charlotte Walkden.

The County Committee has decided that anyone who wants to enter on the day can do so prior to 12 noon for £3 per event. After 12 noon it will be £5. St Helens-Sutton is in favour of as many people as possible supporting the County Championships so if anyone else is unsure about entering please contact Phil Thomas or your coach at the club for advice.

League Teams:

The teams for the Northern Women's League match at Trafford on Saturday 3 May has been selected, athletes have been notified and the full team is on the club noticeboard. The provisional team for the Young Athletes League at Burnley the following day has also been selected and put on the noticeboard. Full details of transport arrangments will be notified to all athletes next week. The men's team should be finalised by team captain, Ray Vose, in the coming week.

Chester Half Marathon : 18 May 2003

We have heard from the organisers of the above event that entries have closed as the race limit has been reached.

St Helens Sports Council & Club Development

Chairman Ray Vose attended a very interesting meeting of the Sports Council held at the Town Hall on Wednesday 23 April. The club will be applying for accreditation from the Council. Our development plan continues to grow with the news that Colin Cunliffe is now a Grade 3 coach. Colin is actively helping Dave Morley with sprints and will be involving himself in the jumps in the near future alongside other qualified coaches. Our qualified coaches now total more than two dozen.

Congratulations to:

Diane Appleton our latest Level 1 coach and Jon Calder whose 11.9 at Bury was a Junior men's record for the 100 metres.

Race Cancellation:

We have been given to understand that the Firefighters 5, scheduled for 18 June, will not be held this year

London Marathon 13 April 2003

The club's two places in the London Marathon went to Barry Graney and Pauline Picton.  Barry was 1203 in 3.05.25 and Pauline was 3797 in 4.49.53 .  Alan Davies also managed an individual entry finishing 21934 in 5.36.19  Second claim member Chris Geraghty, running for Cannock and Stafford, finished 298 in 2.47.42. The final split times for all athletes are:
10k 20k Half 30k 40k Finish
Chris Geraghty 36.47 74.43 78.56 114.11 2.36.53 2.47.42
Barry Graney 41.32 83.31 88.05 126.38 2.54.54 3.05.25
Pauline Picton 55.58 120.24 127.44 191.03 4.32.43 4.49.53
Alan Davies 67.11 143.32 151.42 227.05 5.17.35 5.36.19

Northern Cup Competition 13 July

The draw has been made for the opening round of this year's cup competition. Both teams will be travelling to Blackpool on 13 July where the leading two teams in each match will go through to the final. The men meet Leigh, South Liverpool, SouthportWaterloo and Stockport. The women must be Blackpool, Bolton, Liverpool, Southport, Wigan and Wirral to qualify.

Merseyside Youth Games Trials : Monday 7 April

The club organised the Merseyside Youth Games trials on behalf of St Helens MBC and are actively involved in ensuring that those children who took part will have the maximum opportunity to represent the St Helens in this prestigious event which takes place at Bebington in July.

Further trials in specific events will take place in the near future. Julia Hayes, John Irwin and Sue Clague are liaising with Terry Bates from St Helens MBC to benefit all local children.

Many thanks to the parents who turned up in support of their children and to the schools which sent athletes. Thanks also to Terry Bates for his support during the evening. Schools will be notified of all results shortly.

Many thanks too to timekeepers Sue Clague, Janet Holmes, Pam Appleton, judges Fred Bluett, Phil Thomas, George Mullineux, John Irwin, Frank Atkinson, Joe Ehlen and Danny McLoughlin, starter, Mrs Hutchinson and scribe Julia Hayes.

As a club we are proud of our position in the community and look forward to further development of an integrated role alongside St Helens MBC in the expansion of the sport in 2003 and beyond.

Northern Track & Field Championships 2003.

There has been a change of venue for the Northern Junior Track and Field Championships which have been switched from South Leeds to Wavertree. The date is still Saturday and Sunday 24/25 May and the closing date is May 2nd. The age groups are under 15 Boys & Girls; Under 17 Men & Women and Under 20 Men & Women. The senior championships take place at Stretford on 21 June and the closing date is 30 May.

Forms are available from Phil Thomas and individual coaches. They are also available on the NoEAA website and a copy has been put up on the club noticeboard. We are looking for an increase on last year's entry so make use of the closeness of the venue and enter.

County Championships:

Forms are now available for the Merseyside & Cheshire Championships. A substantial number have been distributed already but if you haven't yet received one contact Phil Thomas at the club or via the website and he'll make sure you get one. We are aiming for a record number of entrants so make sure you enter as soon as possible.

Coaching:

Three more club members have expressed an interest in completing the level one coaching course which is being held in the first week in July at Trafford (Saturday) or Lancaster (Sunday). If you need more details contact Phil Thomas or Sue Clague.

Northern Road Relays: Blackpool Saturday 5 April.

Teams have now been selected. The men's team long stage runners are Barry Cunliffe, Barry Graney, Anthony Davies and Andy 0'Connor. The short stage runners are Greg Williams, Steve Mayers, Danny McLoughlin, John Irwin, Richard Bradshaw, Andy Boyack, Tony Raffle and Alan Davies. Adrian Wilson has been called up as reserve to replace the injured Chris Burrows. Transport will be finalised on Thursday.
The ladies team is Louise Casey, Pam Fitzsimons, Cecilia Fitzsimons, Chris Dempsey, Pam Appleton and Julia Eccleston. Janet Holmes is attending as reserve.
Early stage runners are asked to be at the venue by no later than 10.30.a.m. (unless other arrangements have been made) to allow team declarations to be made with confidence. CLUB COLOURS ARE COMPULSORY. The weather forecast is for some westerly winds. The race is along the promenade.