July 5th 2011     JUNIOR RUNNERS ARE BACK AT GOLDSMITHS

     After a successful 6 week period based at Beacon school track where we had use of a 6 lane grass track and a long jump pit, we are now back at Goldsmiths until the end of season, Tuesday 20 September. We will be concentrating on throws, relays, sprints and hurdles over the next few weeks, assisted by two experienced UK Athletics coaches, on loan to us from a club in Ashford. 
     From 26 July we move onto our popular  Summer Competition  as run by Andy in previous years, so there will be something for everyone every Tuesday evening right through the school holidays. We will be offering sessions at Goldsmiths Track every Tuesday throughout the Summer Holiday, from 26 July, at the normal time of 6.30pm to 7.30pm.  Following the pattern of last year we will set up a competition over the 6 weeks comprising 5 events per week, (30 in all). The events are broadly based on the Aviva Shine awards scheme that was administered by UK Athletics. The competition comprises a selection of Running, Jumping and Throwing events.  

     Distances and times achieved are converted into points. From week 2, we will have updated scores for each athlete covering events completed to date.  Each athlete achieves a score based on their best 2 running, 2 jumping and 2 throwing events plus one other event. Given holiday commitments, this enables all athletes to take part, even if they can only attend for say 2 weeks in total. All athletes will receive a certificate to record their overall score and a small prize will be awarded to the best scores by a boy and girl in each age group as determined by school year.
     We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible throughout the summer  -  Coach Andy Parkin.

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April 6th 2011   JUNIOR RUNNERS – 2011 SEASON STARTS TUESDAY 26 APRIL, 6.30PM 

The new season kicks off for the juniors on the first Tuesday after Easter (26 April). Come along to the track at 6.30pm prompt where there will be a team of coaches available to give you registration packs and answer any queries you may have. Please note :-  

1 we welcome young people of all abilities, from age 8 upwards.

2 proper trainers must be worn, football boots and pumps are not suitable

3 layers of warm clothing are essential (sweatshirts/jogging bottoms/hats etc, all named) as all activity takes place outdoors and there is no shelter

4 please bring a named water bottle

5 any personal belongings eg mobile phones, are brought at own risk, the club cannot accept responsibility for their safe keeping

6 the club operates a code of conduct which all athletes, and their parents/guardians, are required to accept and  comply with. This  is provided within the welcome pack

7 if weather is severe the session may be cancelled and this will be communicated by text to your given home or mobile number. If weather deteriorates during the session, it is helpful if you can collect your child

8 we finish at 7.30pm, please collect promptly. Children may not leave on their own unless a parent/guardian has given written permission.

9 the subscription charge for the 2011 season is £15 per child, plus a further £5 per child for UK Athletics affiliation which is only payable if your child wishes to enter race events.

10 all coaches are CRB checked and have been trained to UKA requirements

11 we run throughout the year, including the school holidays. The final session of the season will be 20^th September  

For further queries please contact Junior Head Coach: Mary Nightingale, mary.nightingale@virgin.net. Or tel 01892 852710
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February 3rd 2011  Ashdown Forest Cross Country race on 23rd January 2011

POS	NAME	TIME	CLUB	AGE
2	HILLIARD JACK	06:14	CROW	14
7	RUMENS ZOE	07:10	CROW	10
9	STILLER DANNY	07:13	CROW	12
10	DODD JACK	07:14	CROW	10

Jack Hilliard narrowly lost out to the winner but was only two seconds behind in 2nd place.  Only a few seconds separated 6th and 10th places with Zoe in 7th, Danny in 8th and Jack in 9th.  It was good to see four Crowborough juniors competing, enjoying themselves and running well.
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