Horwich RMI U/11’s & 13’s Athletes compete for Lancashire

The “Tom Pink Memorial Relays” and “Frodsham Highland Games” took place at Sportcity, Manchester, on Sunday 9^th March 2008, organised by AAA & Sportshall Athletics. The Lancashire Teams included Five U/11’s & Four U/13 Athletes from the local Horwich RMI Harriers & AC Club.

A combination of exciting Relays and “Highland Games” activities were enjoyed by all. The Lancashire Teams for both Boys and Girls produced many Trophy winning performances on the day. Sport & Fun was enjoyed by all, with credit to the Lancashire Team and Management who showed great sportsmanship on the day!

Under 11’s included : Natalie Ashton, Laura Taylor, Catriona Jarrett (back row) and Natassia Dacre, Ellie Dacre (Reserve), Jake Raines (front row) – see photo.

Natalie, Laura, Catriona & Jake all had their first experience of representing their County on this day and performed magnificently.

The under 13’s Girls and Boys Teams also produced fantastic performances on the day, which were from Hannah Storey, Beth Miller, Matthew Ault & Matthew Gibson.

Congratulations to all the Horwich Athletes, it was yet another very PROUD DAY for the club.

M Dacre 09/03/2008

Report for Sportcity 16th March 2008

Horwich RMI athletes produced an array of personal bests at the final Sportcity Open meeting.

Leading the way was Beth Miller. Still only an U 13 Beth stepped up to the U 15 age group and duely won the 60m in a new Club Record time. Just 6 hundreths behind Beth was another 12 year old in Hannah Storey who also smashed her personal best. Hannah then also produced another best over 200m. Also in the U 15 girls Amy Philpotts ran away from the field to win the 1000m whilst Laura Bannister was close to her best in the High Jump.

Rachel Pearson registered two personal bests over 200m and Shot Putt whilsy Charlotte Gafney equalled her best for the 60m.

Full results :-

Under 17

Rachel Pearson
200m 28.3 pb
Shot 8.30 pb

Charlotte Gafney
60m 8.53
Long Jump 4.43

Under 15

Hannah Storey
60m 8.65 pb
200m 28.9 pb

Amy Philpotts
1000m 3.36.7 pb
Long Jump 3.40 pb

Laura Bannister
1000m 3.50.5 pb
HJ 1.30

Under 13
Beth Miller 60m 8.59 pb & CR