Newsletter
Spring 2001
Amanda
Bailey top in South West
Amanda Bailey won the minor event for Dorset at the South West
Schools Cross Country event held at Ferndown on Saturday3 Feb
well ahead of the second placed runner. Amanda has been improving
steadily throughout the season and the fast but muddy course
suited her flowing style. There were also good runs by Laura
Dixon, Alice and Lucy Harwood, Tim Harris and Bill Pearson. Even
Pole Vaulter Jocelyn Hird got in on the act just to show that you
need the stamina for pole vault as well as any other event.
Amanda is now hoping for great things in the remaining fixtures
including the final Wessex League fixture at King's Park
Bournemouth on Sunday 11 March.
Rankings
In the last issue we told you
about Eve Serrao and Jocelyn Hird's positions in the under 17
rankings. Since then the other rankings have been published. You
will have read all about
Nick Fradgley's Number 1 ranking in the UK
for the under 13 boys high jump. You may also know about the stupendous
achievements of Louise Watton appearing in the rankings in
Javelin, Shot and Discus. Perhaps you don't know that 2 of our
younger members Katie Constable and Daniel Jones also appear in
the Sprint rankings for the Under 11s for the 2000 season. Our
inside knowledge on the under 11 rankings comes from our very own
Sandra Watton who is now the national co-ordinator for those
under 11 rankings.
Wimborne
10
March 4 is the day
when hundreds of athletes take to the Pamphill and
Shapwick lanes to compete in the Wimborne 10. This event
is organised by the club and attracts runners from all
over the south. A small committee is responsible for the
organisation of this major event. |
Cancelled |
Sportshall
The County Championships were held at Canford School on Sunday 4
February and there were some excellent performances by new
champions Louise Watton and Lauren Bennett. There were also wins
for Nick Fradgley, Tim Catton, Alyssa Eggertsen and Lisa Donavan
under other colours. Our performance in the league has been
disappointing, partly because some of out athletes have to
compete for their schools. We need to give Sportshall more
attention but this has been difficult because Peter and Steve
have been busy organising the event. Peter has now retired from
Sportshall and hopes to give more time to managing the teams
unless there is anyone else out there who could help.
Social
Could you organise a skittles evening or a pool competition,
quiz, table tennis or a chocoholics night. We would like to
develop a series of small scale social events to further improve
club morale. If you have any ideas or can put on an event let us
know.
Help
I need somebody
| Just before Christmas we sent out letters to parents asking if
they could help. It was gratifying that some parents came forward
and pitched in to help with things like selling food at the
Sportshall matches which yielded about £40 profit. |
| We need to
take that one stage further to ask parents for help with some
basic tasks to do with the organisation of matches. On
Saturday 7 April parents are invited to attend the
morning training session for coffee but also to learn some basic
points about officiating.; |
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| We are going to concentrate on track
judging, long jump and shot putt. It is not energetic but without
some of this basic help we are unable to run athletic matches. |
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Ladies
Day
Just a week before Mothers Day we are offering mums and
indeed any lady over the age of 17 the opportunity to
have a go at athletics. Our highly trained and immensely
sympathetic coaches will guide you through any event you
may wish to try. Maybe it's an event you have a burning
ambition to try or you want to try something that you did
at school and enjoyed. Come and join us at Queen
Elizabeth Sports Centre on Saturday morning 17
March at 10.00am and we
will put you through your paces. |
Midweek
training sessions at Ashdown
Monday night is Club Night at
the Ashdown track. Come and join us from 6.30pm. We will be
pleased to see you. Steve will be running a session especially
for the under 13s but the general session is available to all
ages and all abilities.
Wednesday
night is Technical Night at Ashdown
when local coaches share their skills with anyone who is at the
improver stage. If you have mastered basic skills we can take you
forward and will be concentrating on Sprinting/Hurdling, Throws
and High Jump. High Jump is available for anyone clearing a
minimum of 1m20. Starts at 6.30pm. Pay at the Sports Centre desk.
Spikes
Peter still has a supply of spikes available at reduced prices.
Phone him on 01202 880767. No reasonable offer refused. Beth also
has spikes for sale and can be contacted on 01258 480222.
Schools
Liaison
We still need volunteers to act as out point of contact with
schools in the area. if you can maintain a contact with the Head
of PE at your local school then please let us know. We will
provide you with literature and we may be able to arrange
in-school or after school coaching sessions. Please pass any
offers of help through Ed Arnold 01258 451882 or Tim Watton 01202
632468.
Road
Running
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Keep up-to-date with the road runners with a copy of their very
own newsletter. Jerry Shield has copies and you can contact him
on 01202 881085. If you want a good energetic session try Graham
Starmers Wednesday night beach session. For full details contact
Jerry or Barbara Frampton on 01202 884957.
Good luck
to all those who have secured a place in this years London
Marathon. |
Pole
Vault
Dave Pearson's sessions are going well and the other clubs in
Dorset are showing considerable interest. Why not give it a try.
Dave is always looking for new recruits and can be reached on
01258 837057.
