This will be the final post on the Horwich RMI Harriers Junior blog.
From now on all news content will be integrated into the main website. News reports will be displayed on the front page, and within the relevant subsections. This is all part of the process of upgrading the club website, and will allow more members to contribute directly to the content of the website.
I would like to say thank you to all the members who have made contributions to the blog over the years, and ask that you continue to submit articles for the new website.
AM.
Tuesday 11 May 2010
Wednesday 5 May 2010
Coiners Fell Race
The Second English Junior Championship race was held at Coiners Fell in Mytholmroyd.
New to the series Esme Critchley entered the U8’s this was her first Fell race and finished 4th girl, a future RMI champion in the making.
Next up Lauren Fairhurst in the U10’s and granddaughter of Tony Hesketh had a tough race but persevered and came home as 16th girl.
In the U12’s race a big field of over 40 runners were out to claim their points in this series. First to the summit for the team once again was Phoebe Howe just behind was Nathan Townsend closely followed by the reinvented Cameron Critchley who was being chased by Will Townsend. It appears size matters coming down as Nathan was once again first RMI down being 3rd boy closely followed by Phoebe again 3rd girl and Cameron down as 7th boy, even better Will Townsend came in12th, 5 places better than last week, well done Will.
The U14’s outing consisted of Joseph Howe and Jonathan Powis. Joseph going 2 better than last week and being very pleased with his own performance came in 10th boy. Jonathan having just moved up to this age group held on for a brilliant 19th place, his best Fell to date.
Last but not least could Zac Howe put in just as strong performance as last weeks. A strong finish earned him 9th boy home in what was extremely muddy under foot high up the Fell.
Results www.cvfr.co.uk/Juniors/Races/Coiners/Results/jnrcoiners2010.htm
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New to the series Esme Critchley entered the U8’s this was her first Fell race and finished 4th girl, a future RMI champion in the making.
Next up Lauren Fairhurst in the U10’s and granddaughter of Tony Hesketh had a tough race but persevered and came home as 16th girl.
In the U12’s race a big field of over 40 runners were out to claim their points in this series. First to the summit for the team once again was Phoebe Howe just behind was Nathan Townsend closely followed by the reinvented Cameron Critchley who was being chased by Will Townsend. It appears size matters coming down as Nathan was once again first RMI down being 3rd boy closely followed by Phoebe again 3rd girl and Cameron down as 7th boy, even better Will Townsend came in12th, 5 places better than last week, well done Will.
The U14’s outing consisted of Joseph Howe and Jonathan Powis. Joseph going 2 better than last week and being very pleased with his own performance came in 10th boy. Jonathan having just moved up to this age group held on for a brilliant 19th place, his best Fell to date.
Last but not least could Zac Howe put in just as strong performance as last weeks. A strong finish earned him 9th boy home in what was extremely muddy under foot high up the Fell.
Results www.cvfr.co.uk/Juniors/Races/Coiners/Results/jnrcoiners2010.htm
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| Coiners 2010 |
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Anniversary Wa!
The First of the English Fell Championship races took place @ The Anniversary Waltz in Stair Cumbria.
In the U13's race our team consisted of Phoebe Howe for the girls, Will Townsend, Nathan Townsend and Cameron Critchley. As the race set off at a fast pace is was Phoebe Howe that was the first club runner to the steep summit.
Just behind Phoebe @ the top was Cameron who has clearly found confidence and form for this race. Nathan was next just behind our 2 front runners. Will was not far down having run up parts others barely crawled. In the decent it was whoever could keep upright whilst literally bouncing down the Fell. And in the final race to the finish it was Nathan just getting 3rd placed boy. Cameron 7th boy in, Phoebe was 3rd girl and Will came in A gallant 17th.
In the U 14's Race Joseph Howe and Jonathan Powis had their work certainly cut out with a higher Fell to claim. Joseph made a great start but found the hands and knees approach somewhat challenging and got to the summit in 12th. His decent proved just as positive and 12th was his final placing in a field of 45 runners Jonathan in the meantime found the move up to U14's rather difficult after weeks of injury and felt he needed more time to have prepared.
Lastly it leaves our stalwart Zac Howe who was just out for a good run, That turned out to be the run of his career so far finishing a fantastic 8th Boy. Having a result as good as this puts Zac on a high for the rest of the season.
Results: www.anniversarywaltz.co.uk/?p=137
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In the U13's race our team consisted of Phoebe Howe for the girls, Will Townsend, Nathan Townsend and Cameron Critchley. As the race set off at a fast pace is was Phoebe Howe that was the first club runner to the steep summit.
Just behind Phoebe @ the top was Cameron who has clearly found confidence and form for this race. Nathan was next just behind our 2 front runners. Will was not far down having run up parts others barely crawled. In the decent it was whoever could keep upright whilst literally bouncing down the Fell. And in the final race to the finish it was Nathan just getting 3rd placed boy. Cameron 7th boy in, Phoebe was 3rd girl and Will came in A gallant 17th.
In the U 14's Race Joseph Howe and Jonathan Powis had their work certainly cut out with a higher Fell to claim. Joseph made a great start but found the hands and knees approach somewhat challenging and got to the summit in 12th. His decent proved just as positive and 12th was his final placing in a field of 45 runners Jonathan in the meantime found the move up to U14's rather difficult after weeks of injury and felt he needed more time to have prepared.
Lastly it leaves our stalwart Zac Howe who was just out for a good run, That turned out to be the run of his career so far finishing a fantastic 8th Boy. Having a result as good as this puts Zac on a high for the rest of the season.
Results: www.anniversarywaltz.co.uk/?p=137
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| Anniversary Wa! 2010 |
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Monday 26 April 2010
ATHLETICS GALORE
The 2010 Track & Field season is now well under way for Horwich RMI Harriers, with 3 meetings held over the weekend at Wigan, Warrington and Trafford. There were plenty of Personal Bests, Club Records and Medals won!
Starting with the Primary League held at Wigan on Friday 16th April, Horwich Harriers turned out 20 young Athletes to take part in this annual event, supported by Chorley Harriers and against Wigan Harriers.
There were some fantastic races and performances on the night, including 2 new young high jumpers, Penny Townsend, on her debut, who won the Yr 2-4 Girls category with a new Club Record of 0.95m and Mackenzie Dacre winning the Yr 2-4 Boys event. Isobel Dean won the triple with Soft Javelin, 75m and 600m.
For the Yr 5&6 Girls, there were great runs from Emily Shelmerdine and Alana McClarence. Whilst for the Boys Yr 5& 6, there was a lightning run from Troy Cross, who won the 75m sprint at 10.90s and the Shot was won by James Yearn with a tremendous putt of 6.34m.
On Saturday 17th April, several Horwich Harriers turned out at “sunny” Warrington and won a few medals. Notable performances were made by Zac, Joseph and Phoebe Howe in the 1500m. All of them achieving personal bests and/or winning medals, with Phoebe breaking the club record with a time of 5m14.40s for the Under 13 girls.
Natassia Dacre won the Under 15’s Girls Javelin with a throw of 22.22m, whilst Mackenzie Dacre came 2nd in the Under 11 Boys Cricket Ball throw.
There were also great performances made by Ellie Twist and Shannon McClarence on the Track.
Finally, at Trafford, Manchester on the Sunday 18th April, an open meeting was held, where Nathan Townsend turned out with a fantastic run over 800m and a great Long Jump of 3.87m for the Under 13 Boys.
Full report and results.
Starting with the Primary League held at Wigan on Friday 16th April, Horwich Harriers turned out 20 young Athletes to take part in this annual event, supported by Chorley Harriers and against Wigan Harriers.
There were some fantastic races and performances on the night, including 2 new young high jumpers, Penny Townsend, on her debut, who won the Yr 2-4 Girls category with a new Club Record of 0.95m and Mackenzie Dacre winning the Yr 2-4 Boys event. Isobel Dean won the triple with Soft Javelin, 75m and 600m.
For the Yr 5&6 Girls, there were great runs from Emily Shelmerdine and Alana McClarence. Whilst for the Boys Yr 5& 6, there was a lightning run from Troy Cross, who won the 75m sprint at 10.90s and the Shot was won by James Yearn with a tremendous putt of 6.34m.
On Saturday 17th April, several Horwich Harriers turned out at “sunny” Warrington and won a few medals. Notable performances were made by Zac, Joseph and Phoebe Howe in the 1500m. All of them achieving personal bests and/or winning medals, with Phoebe breaking the club record with a time of 5m14.40s for the Under 13 girls.
Natassia Dacre won the Under 15’s Girls Javelin with a throw of 22.22m, whilst Mackenzie Dacre came 2nd in the Under 11 Boys Cricket Ball throw.
There were also great performances made by Ellie Twist and Shannon McClarence on the Track.
Finally, at Trafford, Manchester on the Sunday 18th April, an open meeting was held, where Nathan Townsend turned out with a fantastic run over 800m and a great Long Jump of 3.87m for the Under 13 Boys.
Full report and results.
Thursday 15 April 2010
Track Closure on Thursday 29th April 2010
Hi all,
I have been advised by Bolton Arena, that the Outside Track will shortly be closed for "cleaning and remarking".
It starts on Monday 26th April for track cleaning only, which is fortunately still leaving us with the track free for use as normal on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights of that week!
However, on Thursday 29th April 2010, the remarking starts, so on this day there will be NO TRACK OR FIELD ACCESS.
Normal access will resume the following week. Obviously note that Monday 3rd May is actually a Bank Holiday, so there is NO training that day either!
Will all coaches please inform their athletes of this closure.
Kind regards
Mark Dacre
Junior Coach
Horwich RMI Harriers & AC
I have been advised by Bolton Arena, that the Outside Track will shortly be closed for "cleaning and remarking".
It starts on Monday 26th April for track cleaning only, which is fortunately still leaving us with the track free for use as normal on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights of that week!
However, on Thursday 29th April 2010, the remarking starts, so on this day there will be NO TRACK OR FIELD ACCESS.
Normal access will resume the following week. Obviously note that Monday 3rd May is actually a Bank Holiday, so there is NO training that day either!
Will all coaches please inform their athletes of this closure.
Kind regards
Mark Dacre
Junior Coach
Horwich RMI Harriers & AC
Tuesday 6 April 2010
Fun Pike Race 2010
Saturday 3rd April 2010.
Some photos from this years Fun Junior Pike Race - Results and Report to follow.
Some photos from this years Fun Junior Pike Race - Results and Report to follow.
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| Fun Pike Race 2010 |
Tuesday 30 March 2010
PIKE RACE - HELP NEEDED
Helpers and Marshall are still needed for this years Rivington Pike race, this coming Saturday.
Please contact Pete Bland at peterbland@btinternet.com or on 07551 404047 if you can spare any time.
Please contact Pete Bland at peterbland@btinternet.com or on 07551 404047 if you can spare any time.
Monday 29 March 2010
Supertees Newsletter March 2010
With the light nights we are now meeting at Wilderswood Car park on Georges Lane Horwich at 6.30p.m on Wednesdays and are training on the Fells.
All abilities are welcome why not give it a try you may like it and want to race in a Fell Race. No pressure but we do like you to wear Fell or Trail shoes so that you dont fall too many times. For more information ring me.
Congratulations to Bethany, Athlete of the Month for March a good all rounder and has competed at Crystal Palace in the Junior Pentathlon Championships.
I have decided that this year we will center our efforts on the English Junior championships and these along with three other races will make up our Junior Fell Championship. Rules are as before 10 points for first Horwich 9 points for second Horwich down to 1 point for 10th Horwich. To qualify for an award runners must do a minimum of 3 races to be eligible for an award at the end of the season with each runners best six races counting overall. The races are as below any race with an E in front are Junior English Championships
To enter the English races you have to be at least 10 years of age D.O.B. between 2/1/98 and 1/1/00. In the championships points are awarded as follows 1st =50 pts 2nd 48pts 3rd 47pts down to 49th = 1point this is for the first five races with the final race scoring 1st= 53pts 2nd= 50pts 3rd = 48pts 4th = 46 =pts down to 49th = 1pt. There are no championship medals but a Tee Shirt is awarded to all who complete 4 or more races and a memento is awarded to all who do six races.
Good running - Tony & Brenda Hesketh
Tel 01204 668183 or Mob 07973302432
All abilities are welcome why not give it a try you may like it and want to race in a Fell Race. No pressure but we do like you to wear Fell or Trail shoes so that you dont fall too many times. For more information ring me.
Congratulations to Bethany, Athlete of the Month for March a good all rounder and has competed at Crystal Palace in the Junior Pentathlon Championships.
I have decided that this year we will center our efforts on the English Junior championships and these along with three other races will make up our Junior Fell Championship. Rules are as before 10 points for first Horwich 9 points for second Horwich down to 1 point for 10th Horwich. To qualify for an award runners must do a minimum of 3 races to be eligible for an award at the end of the season with each runners best six races counting overall. The races are as below any race with an E in front are Junior English Championships
| April 3rd | Rivington Pike Junior Races | 1.00p.m | Winners aplenty last year. | |
| E | April 24th | Anniversary Waltz Cumbria | 11.30 a.m | Entry by 22nd by Web Site only |
| E | May 3rd | Coiners Yorkshire | 10.15 a.m | |
| May 8th | Belmont | 12.30 p.m | Greater Manchester Championships. All ages from U/12 to U/16 | |
| E | May 31st | Shutlingsloe Cheshire | 12.00 p.m | |
| E | June 19th | Clougha Pike Lancashire | 1.00 p.m | We were the Boys Team Champions last year! |
| E | June 27th | Arnison ( uphill only ) Cumbria | 1.00 p.m | Two silver medals last year can we do better? |
| Aug 4th | Whittle Pike Lancashire | 6.45 p.m | ||
| E | Aug 21st | Darwen Gala Lancashire | 12.45 p.m | Medals to be won in the Lancs Championships |
To enter the English races you have to be at least 10 years of age D.O.B. between 2/1/98 and 1/1/00. In the championships points are awarded as follows 1st =50 pts 2nd 48pts 3rd 47pts down to 49th = 1point this is for the first five races with the final race scoring 1st= 53pts 2nd= 50pts 3rd = 48pts 4th = 46 =pts down to 49th = 1pt. There are no championship medals but a Tee Shirt is awarded to all who complete 4 or more races and a memento is awarded to all who do six races.
Good running - Tony & Brenda Hesketh
Tel 01204 668183 or Mob 07973302432
April and Jamie land top honours
Two talented stars were named Horwich RMI Harriers & AC Athletes of the Year.
April Stevenson is an outstanding 400/800m runner. This year, despite suffering an early season injury she just missed out on making the English schools final however went on to set three club records and achieve two grade one performances. April receives Senior Athlete of the Year.
Jamie Crompton is one of this Countries finest distance runners. He achieved three grade one performances, is nationally ranked in the top 4 in four events and is this countries most promising steeplechaser for the past ten years topping the National rankings in both the 1500 and 2000m events. Jamie receives Junior Athlete of the Year.
How fitting that one of the Countries top middle distance athletes, Tom Lancashire from our home Town, Bolton, was on hand to present the trophies to April and Jamie. We were honoured to have Tom visit our Club and present Awards for all our age categories in front of over 220 athletes, parents and coaches. It was a fantastic evening, which was enjoyed by all.
TRACK & FIELD ATHLETIC WINNERS LIST
April Stevenson is an outstanding 400/800m runner. This year, despite suffering an early season injury she just missed out on making the English schools final however went on to set three club records and achieve two grade one performances. April receives Senior Athlete of the Year.
Jamie Crompton is one of this Countries finest distance runners. He achieved three grade one performances, is nationally ranked in the top 4 in four events and is this countries most promising steeplechaser for the past ten years topping the National rankings in both the 1500 and 2000m events. Jamie receives Junior Athlete of the Year.
How fitting that one of the Countries top middle distance athletes, Tom Lancashire from our home Town, Bolton, was on hand to present the trophies to April and Jamie. We were honoured to have Tom visit our Club and present Awards for all our age categories in front of over 220 athletes, parents and coaches. It was a fantastic evening, which was enjoyed by all.
TRACK & FIELD ATHLETIC WINNERS LIST
| U9 Boys | |
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| Athlete of the Year | Callum Gordon |
| Most improved | Dominic Braund |
| U9 Girls | |
| Athlete of the Year | Isobel Dean |
| Most improved | Ella Price |
| U11 Boys | |
| Athlete of the Year | Jonah Saunders |
| Most improved | William Hart |
| U11 Girls | |
| Athlete of the Year | Maisie Vernon |
| Most improved | Madeleine Littlewood |
| Sportshall Awards | |
| Boys | Matthew Stocks |
| Girls | Ellie Dacre |
| U13 Boys | |
| Track | Nathan Townsend |
| Field | Nathan Barlow |
| All rounder | Noah Saunders |
| U13 Girls | |
| Track | Laura Taylor |
| Field | Natassia Dacre and Sophie Williams |
| All rounder | Gabrielle Whittle |
| U15 Boys | |
| Track | Jacob Thornton |
| Field | Matthew Ault |
| All rounder | Shaun Palmer |
| U15 Girls | |
| Track | Hannah Storey |
| Field | Georgina Cornforth |
| All rounder | Beth Miller |
| U17 Men | |
| Track | Jamie Crompton |
| Field | Dylan Smith |
| All-Rounder | Zac Howe |
| U17 Women | |
| Track | Rebekah Atkinson |
| Field | Laura Bannister |
| All rounder | Amy Philpotts |
| U20/Senior Men | |
| Track | Jack Thomas |
| Field | Trevor Williams |
| U20/Senior Women | |
| Track | April Stevenson |
| Field | Alison Storey |
| Mid Lancs Trophies | |
| Men | Noah Saunders |
| Women | Natassia Dacre |
| The Les Myers Trophies for Track & Field | |
| Men | Dylan Smith |
| Girls | Laura Taylor and Gabrielle Whittle |
| Athlete of the Year | |
| Junior | Jamie Crompton |
| Senior | April Stevenson |
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| Dylan Smith |
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| Laura Taylor and Gabrielle Whittle |
Tuesday 23 March 2010
Wed Night Training 24/03/2010
Please note that for this week only, Wednesday night training will be from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.
Mark Dacre.
Mark Dacre.
Greater Manchester County Championship Fell Race
This year Greater Manchester Athletics are pleased to announce a County Championship Fell Race which will be staged at the Belmont Winter Hill Fell Race on Saturday 8th May. Race starts at 1.15pm and covers 4.5 miles and 1000ft of climb. Start from GR673163. Entry to the race is £4.50 on the day.
Under 12s 1.5 mile/300ft
Under 14s 2 mile/400ft
Under 16s 2.5 miles/600ft
The junior races all start at 12.30pm.
Medals will be awarded to the first three athletes home and to the first team. (Three to score)
Further details regarding the race can be obtained from Dave Bateson- dave.bateson@talk21.com
Further details regarding the Greater Manchester Fell Championships can be obtained from Andi Jones- roadrunneraj@btinternet.com
Andi Jones.
Under 12s 1.5 mile/300ft
Under 14s 2 mile/400ft
Under 16s 2.5 miles/600ft
The junior races all start at 12.30pm.
Medals will be awarded to the first three athletes home and to the first team. (Three to score)
Further details regarding the race can be obtained from Dave Bateson- dave.bateson@talk21.com
Further details regarding the Greater Manchester Fell Championships can be obtained from Andi Jones- roadrunneraj@btinternet.com
Andi Jones.
Wednesday 3 March 2010
National XC Leeds 2010.
On Saturday saw the National XC races @ Round hay Park in Leeds. This annual event attracted 151 clubs from every corner of the UK and the size of field mirrored that. Our Stalwart U13’s Boys represented the club without any honours to claim or loose, which made the day stress free from a results prospective.
In a field of over 400 our boys held up well. Bearing in mind these guys have another year in U13’s XC the day was a success. In 74th came Nathan Townsend, Cameron Critchley in a satisfying 250 and a big finish from Will Townsend in 314th. Maybe next year we can get a team placing.
Andy Townsend
In a field of over 400 our boys held up well. Bearing in mind these guys have another year in U13’s XC the day was a success. In 74th came Nathan Townsend, Cameron Critchley in a satisfying 250 and a big finish from Will Townsend in 314th. Maybe next year we can get a team placing.
Andy Townsend
Red Vests in Leeds
National Cross Country Roundhay Park, Leeds
Saturday 27th February 2010
As the cross country season comes nearer and nearer the end, just 5 runners from our club put on their red vests with the distinctive black chevrons to tackle the grass, mud and hills of Roundhay Park.
The under 13 boys of Nathan Townsend, Cameron Critchley and Will Townsend ran in possibly the largest field of runners that they have ever run with before and they all enjoyed the ‘big’ experience. They had an ‘arena lap’ to do first and supporters ran across the muddy fields to see them and as they ran up, down and up again. They then ran down and up quite a steep hill. This proved a real discriminator with good hill runners pulling away from the others. The lads of Nathan, Cameron and Will should be really proud of their efforts as they finished in 74th in 12.45 and 260th in 14.03 and 314th in 14.40 respectively and all these runners are still under 13 next year.. The winner’s time was 11.29 and there were 374 runners in the race.
The other two Horwich representatives were Pete Ramsdale and Gordon Stone in the senior men’s race over 12km. With nearly 1500 runners on the start line – the buzz started early. The course had three big laps of climbs, gentle descent’s and mud. Being lapped after nearly two laps when the winners have to just complete their third lap and then the finishing straight, really humbles you but shows the outstanding quality of these front runners. It’s a fantastic experience and I enjoyed it very much. Times and positions are a bit irrelevant but 1225th in 60.57 for Pete and 1248th in 61.34 for Gordon for the record.
Alton Towers on 19th February 2011 – National Cross Country next year – Date for your diary.
Peter Ramsdale
Saturday 27th February 2010
As the cross country season comes nearer and nearer the end, just 5 runners from our club put on their red vests with the distinctive black chevrons to tackle the grass, mud and hills of Roundhay Park.
The under 13 boys of Nathan Townsend, Cameron Critchley and Will Townsend ran in possibly the largest field of runners that they have ever run with before and they all enjoyed the ‘big’ experience. They had an ‘arena lap’ to do first and supporters ran across the muddy fields to see them and as they ran up, down and up again. They then ran down and up quite a steep hill. This proved a real discriminator with good hill runners pulling away from the others. The lads of Nathan, Cameron and Will should be really proud of their efforts as they finished in 74th in 12.45 and 260th in 14.03 and 314th in 14.40 respectively and all these runners are still under 13 next year.. The winner’s time was 11.29 and there were 374 runners in the race.
The other two Horwich representatives were Pete Ramsdale and Gordon Stone in the senior men’s race over 12km. With nearly 1500 runners on the start line – the buzz started early. The course had three big laps of climbs, gentle descent’s and mud. Being lapped after nearly two laps when the winners have to just complete their third lap and then the finishing straight, really humbles you but shows the outstanding quality of these front runners. It’s a fantastic experience and I enjoyed it very much. Times and positions are a bit irrelevant but 1225th in 60.57 for Pete and 1248th in 61.34 for Gordon for the record.
Alton Towers on 19th February 2011 – National Cross Country next year – Date for your diary.
Peter Ramsdale
Saturday 20 February 2010
Derian House Sponsorship Horwich RMI Harriers young athletes raise £ 1,255.00
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| From Christmas Heptathlon 2009 |
Today some of our young athletes presented a cheque to Derian House for £1,255.00 which has been raised by them in the Horwich Rotary Xmas Heptathlon that took place in December 2009.
This was a fun competition, supported by the local Horwich Rotary for our young athletes age 6 to 12, that took place at the Bolton Arena, where they had to complete 7 indoor sportshall athletic events in less than 2 hours.
There were 74 young Horwich RMI Harriers & AC athletes that entered the competition, with some 26 Volunteers (parents and family) who helped with officiating and judging the results. Followed by a little Christmas party and presentation to the various winners of the event.
In the above photograph the Horwich RMI Harriers are presenting a cheque to Roya Khadem from Derian House. The athletes pictured are as follows, from left to right...Ellie Dacre, Tiff Dacre (Coach), Kelly Wainwright, Adam Ault, Nathan Townsend and Trinity Halstead.
All the money was raised by the athletes and this has been gratefully received by Roya Khadem on behalf of Derian House, who was amazed at how much fun the athletes had taking part in the event and in raising this fantastic sponsorship.
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| Christmas Heptathlon 2009 |
Thursday 18 February 2010
National Cross Country Championship
Leeds, Roundhay Park, Saturday 27th February 2010.
Important Information.
Athletes must wear club colours
Timing is done using ‘timing chips’. Chips and numbers collected from Pete Ramsdale on the day of the race. Chips returned after races. Failure to return chips will incur a £7 replacement cost.
There is NO parking at the park. Residential parking is only available in the surrounding streets so be prepared to park up away from the park and have a good walk. There is parking at Limewood Industrial Park. (Just off the A64 – I’m sorry I have no Sat Nav references I will try and find some). A shuttle bus service is available from 9am throughout the day from Limewood Park to Roundhay Park.
Race times
Arrive in time to find Pete Ramsdale, get your number on your club vest and add you chip to your shoes, warm up and get to the start in good time
See you there
Peter Ramsdale
Cross Country Captain
Important Information.
Athletes must wear club colours
Timing is done using ‘timing chips’. Chips and numbers collected from Pete Ramsdale on the day of the race. Chips returned after races. Failure to return chips will incur a £7 replacement cost.
There is NO parking at the park. Residential parking is only available in the surrounding streets so be prepared to park up away from the park and have a good walk. There is parking at Limewood Industrial Park. (Just off the A64 – I’m sorry I have no Sat Nav references I will try and find some). A shuttle bus service is available from 9am throughout the day from Limewood Park to Roundhay Park.
Race times
| U15 Boys | 11.00am |
| Junior Women | 11.20am |
| Under 17 Women | 11.45am |
| Under 13 Girls | 12.10pm |
| Under 17 Men | 12.25pm |
| Under 15 Girls | 12.55pm |
| Junior Men | 1.15pm |
| Under 13 Boys | 2.00pm |
| Senior Women | 2.15pm |
| Senior Men | 3.00pm |
Arrive in time to find Pete Ramsdale, get your number on your club vest and add you chip to your shoes, warm up and get to the start in good time
See you there
Peter Ramsdale
Cross Country Captain
Tuesday 16 February 2010
Red Rose Cross Country Presentation Evening
Friday 12th February 2010 at Horwich RMI Club
The annual Red Rose Cross Country presentation evening was held in Horwich on Friday 12th Feb and the club was well quite well represented across the age groups.
First up to receive her award was Phoebe Howe who was 5th U13 girl. Phoebe has been supported by lots of other U13 girls throughout the season and we look forward to next year when they all continue in the same age group. We are looking for great things.
Next up was Nathan Townsend who received his 4th U13 boy award followed by another award for being a member of Horwich team who finished 2nd Under 13 boy’s team. Nathan was supported during the season by Cameron Critchley, Will Townsend, Jonathan Powis and Joseph Howe. Others got their names on the score sheet during the season including Matthew Ball and Sam Dean
After collecting the Lady’s individual trophy from Katie Ingram, it was engraved and given back to another Horwich lady this year. Running really well again and showing real commitment and talent - Lyndsey Brindle got her just rewards. Good family support on the evening too. Another lady receiving her reward for her efforts for the season was Lesley Fisher who finished 1st Lady Vet 50. Well done.
Whilst the league wasn’t the main club priority this year we still managed three senior awards. Rob Haworth finished 3rd Vet 50 with Mick Crook and Pete Bland finishing 1st and 2nd Vet 60. Well done guys.
We hope that next year the juniors will target this league next year as they are all very local races, and we can then look forward to a bumper presentation evening in 2011.
Peter Ramsdale
The annual Red Rose Cross Country presentation evening was held in Horwich on Friday 12th Feb and the club was well quite well represented across the age groups.
First up to receive her award was Phoebe Howe who was 5th U13 girl. Phoebe has been supported by lots of other U13 girls throughout the season and we look forward to next year when they all continue in the same age group. We are looking for great things.
Next up was Nathan Townsend who received his 4th U13 boy award followed by another award for being a member of Horwich team who finished 2nd Under 13 boy’s team. Nathan was supported during the season by Cameron Critchley, Will Townsend, Jonathan Powis and Joseph Howe. Others got their names on the score sheet during the season including Matthew Ball and Sam Dean
After collecting the Lady’s individual trophy from Katie Ingram, it was engraved and given back to another Horwich lady this year. Running really well again and showing real commitment and talent - Lyndsey Brindle got her just rewards. Good family support on the evening too. Another lady receiving her reward for her efforts for the season was Lesley Fisher who finished 1st Lady Vet 50. Well done.
Whilst the league wasn’t the main club priority this year we still managed three senior awards. Rob Haworth finished 3rd Vet 50 with Mick Crook and Pete Bland finishing 1st and 2nd Vet 60. Well done guys.
We hope that next year the juniors will target this league next year as they are all very local races, and we can then look forward to a bumper presentation evening in 2011.
Peter Ramsdale
South East Lancs XC Leigh 13th February 2010
The final race in the SEL XC season took place at Lilford Park Leigh. With other commitments taking place over this busy weekend runners were making decisions about which of the races to take part in. Mid Lancs XC at Hyndburn, Parbold Hill race, Anglezarke Amble on Saturday and our own club promotion of the Winter Hill on Sunday. I attended the SEL XC as co-organiser for this final race in the 2009-10 season. With the help of Brian Schofield from Oldham and Royton and our own Neil Critchley (dad of Cameron, under 13 Horwich runner) from Burden RR, we set about early marking out the quite large loop.
There were only three Horwich runners deciding to run this race with Cameron trying to hold on to as high a position as possible in the under 13’s category. Even though the race fewer than usual numbers, the field was just as strong. Cameron battled hard and held off chasing runners to finish in 6th place. This gives him sixth overall – a very good performance, well done.
In the seniors, well vets, Rob Haworth and myself completed the three large laps. I cannot comment too much about Rob’s run as I didn’t see much of him and he might have even gone home by the time I’d finished but 14th in a time of 37.27 is very impressive. This also completes the necessary 3 races to qualify for the series. I worked hard and completed the 9km in 46.03 in 66th place. Ian Grime from Newham and Essex won in 33.04.
That completes the series in the South East Lancs, Cameron Critchley 6th U13, Rob Haworth 1st Vet 50, Tony Hesketh 1st Vet 60, Paul Murray 4th Vet 60 and me 14th Vet 50. The Horwich V40 team finished joint 5th whilst the V50 team came joint 2nd. To say that this wasn’t within the clubs targets and it clashed with at least 2 Mid Lancs races, that’s a good show. Thanks everyone.
Footnote – packed up the course, packed all the markers in my car and then found myself locked in the park – 40minutes later having found someone with a key to let me out, I was driving home – just adds to the day!
Peter Ramsdale
There were only three Horwich runners deciding to run this race with Cameron trying to hold on to as high a position as possible in the under 13’s category. Even though the race fewer than usual numbers, the field was just as strong. Cameron battled hard and held off chasing runners to finish in 6th place. This gives him sixth overall – a very good performance, well done.
In the seniors, well vets, Rob Haworth and myself completed the three large laps. I cannot comment too much about Rob’s run as I didn’t see much of him and he might have even gone home by the time I’d finished but 14th in a time of 37.27 is very impressive. This also completes the necessary 3 races to qualify for the series. I worked hard and completed the 9km in 46.03 in 66th place. Ian Grime from Newham and Essex won in 33.04.
That completes the series in the South East Lancs, Cameron Critchley 6th U13, Rob Haworth 1st Vet 50, Tony Hesketh 1st Vet 60, Paul Murray 4th Vet 60 and me 14th Vet 50. The Horwich V40 team finished joint 5th whilst the V50 team came joint 2nd. To say that this wasn’t within the clubs targets and it clashed with at least 2 Mid Lancs races, that’s a good show. Thanks everyone.
Footnote – packed up the course, packed all the markers in my car and then found myself locked in the park – 40minutes later having found someone with a key to let me out, I was driving home – just adds to the day!
Peter Ramsdale
Friday 12 February 2010
Track & Field Athletics Awards
Horwich RMI Harriers & AC
Track & Field Athletics Awards
Presentation Night
held on
Friday 12th March 2010
Horwich RMI Club
7pm start
Pasty & Peas Supper on arrival.
Disco ’till 11.00pm
& the amazing RMI Tombola
Incorporating “Junior” Fell & Cross Country Awards
Tickets: £4.00 per person
available from Suzanne Saunders (Training Nights at Bolton Arena)
Monday 25 January 2010
Supertees Newsletter January 2010
A Happy New Year to all endurance athletes. Despite all the Ice and Snow we have managed to train even on the dark nights. We even went up the Pike in deep snow on a Saturday afternoon and also we went up the Pike a couple of times in the dark when the snow was at its deepest wearing head torches. Hopefully we will still be attending the Cross Country races in readiness for the forth coming fell season.
I have decided that this year we will center our efforts on the English Junior championships and these along with three other races will make up our Junior Fell Championship. Rules are as before : 10 points for first Horwich, 9 points for second Horwich, down to 1 point for 10th Horwich. To qualify for an award runners must do a minimum of 3 races to be eligable for an award at the end of the season, with each runners best six races counting overall. The races are as below.
- April 3rd Rivington Pike Junior Races 1.00p.m Winners aplenty last year.
- April 24th Anniversary Waltz Cumbria 11.30 a.m Entry by 22nd by Web Site only
- May 3rd Coiners Yorkshire 10.15 a.m
- May 8th Belmont 12.30 p.m Greater Manchester Championships.
- May 31st Shutlingsloe Cheshire 12 .00 p.m
- June 19th Clougha Pike Lancashire 1.00 p.m We were the Boys Team Champions last year!
- June 27th Arnison ( uphill only ) Cumbria 1.00 p.m Two silver medals last year can we do better?
- Aug 4th Whittle Pike Lancashire 6.45 p.m
- Aug 21st Darwen Gala Lancashire 12.45 p.m Medals to be won in the Lancs Championships
All of the above races make up our Junior Championships but another race worth thinking about doing is the Ilkley Moor races on 21st Feb with junior races for U/8 to U/16. Race distances are .5 mls U/8 up to U/16 1ml and over/16 they do 2 mls.Venue is Wells Road, Ilkley 10.30 a.m starts.
Most of the races have a senior race so everyone can compete if they want to. Also there is a Gala or Village Fete at most of these events, so its a good day out for all the family. Hopefully we can have a get together at Pizza Hut with Friday February 5th being sounded out. If you fancy it give your name to Tony.
Good running Tony & Brenda
Tel 01204 668183
Thursday 21 January 2010
Northerns on Saturday 23rd January
Please note the race times are very different to normal.
Race Times for the Northern Cross Country Championships on Saturday 23rd January at Blackburn, Witton Park.
Under 17 Women 11.10am
Under 17 Men 11.40am
Under 13 Girls 12.05pm
Under 20 Women 12.20pm
Under 15 Boys 12.45pm
Under 15 Girls 1.05pm
Senior Women 1.40pm
Under 20 Men 2.30pm
Senior Men 3.05pm
Route to the park and routes for the day are on the North of England Web Site
http://www.northernathletics.org.uk/Pages/Event.aspx?id=160&EventID=385
See you there
Peter Ramsdale
Cross Country Captain
Race Times for the Northern Cross Country Championships on Saturday 23rd January at Blackburn, Witton Park.
Under 17 Women 11.10am
Under 17 Men 11.40am
Under 13 Girls 12.05pm
Under 20 Women 12.20pm
Under 15 Boys 12.45pm
Under 15 Girls 1.05pm
Senior Women 1.40pm
Under 20 Men 2.30pm
Senior Men 3.05pm
Route to the park and routes for the day are on the North of England Web Site
http://www.northernathletics.
See you there
Peter Ramsdale
Cross Country Captain
Monday 18 January 2010
Track Sessions - ON
At the moment it looks like all outdoor track sessions will go ahead as usual this week. However, i am not a weather man, so i can make no guarantees. Please check back later in the week for further updates.
Horwich RMI Harriers "flying" at Blackpool
The Horwich RMI Harriers U13’s boys and girls turned out once again after what seemed ages of not running together. In more respectable temperatures this week and in contrast to last weeks snow bound Witton Park, Blackburn.
Phoebe Howe was lead girl for Horwich RMI Harriers and came in 7th and Grace Shelmerdale in 22nd respectively in a field of over 50 Runners, a real good day for both girls.
In the boys Nathan Townsend finishing in 6th with Joseph Howe close in 8th. A fantastic sprint finish between Will Townsend and Jonathan Powis ended up with the same time, giving the boys their best team finish in second place to date.
Andy Townsend
Wednesday 13 January 2010
Bolton Arena Track - CLOSED
I have just spoken to the Bolton Arena who have confirmed that the outside Track is closed all week. Fingers and Toes now crossed for next week!!
Mark Dacre
Junior Coach
Horwich RMI Harriers & AC
Monday 11 January 2010
Mid Lancs XC - Saturday 16th Jan 2010 - CHANGE OF VENUE
Just a reminder that the venue for this weekends Mid Lancs XC has been changed to Lawsons Ground, Blackpool. Please pass this on to anyone you know who is thinking of going.
Full details can be found on the league website.
Full details can be found on the league website.
Outside Track Training CANCELLED Mon 11th Jan - due to weather
Unfortunately, the outside track at the Bolton Arena is still closed due to the bad weather, so NO training outside tonight! Fingers crossed again, for later in the week!
LAA XC @ Witton Pk in snow
In temperatures of Minus 4’C the beautiful setting of Witton Park attracted the Lancashire Athletic Association Championships. The usual hardy Lancashire association felt the course was safe enough and it didn’t prevent a good field turning out on the day.
Nathan Townsend was our only U13’s runner and was looking for a good finish against his arch rivals. In these conditions anything could happen, iced over rough terrain was being covered by the recent snow fall making the landscape stunning but unpredictable under foot. In recent Mid Lancs 14th has been his best so to come in 10th was very satisfactory for himself today. All runners found it difficult and some not finishing proving the course as difficult as was feared.
Friday 8 January 2010
Lancs XC Champs 2010 - ON
Just a quick note that the Lancs XC Champs 2010 will be going ahead tomorrow, Saturday 9th Jan. Please check out the Lancs AA website for full details, and any last minute changes.
Thursday 7 January 2010
Greater Manchester XC Champs - CANCELLED
I have received notification that the Greater Manchester Cross Country Championships, due to be held on Sunday 10th Jan 2010, have been cancelled due to the weather.
Please pass this on to anyone who may have been planning to run.
Wednesday 6 January 2010
Training on Arena Track Thursday 7th Jan 2010 - CANCELLED
Please note all training on the outside track is cancelled for Thursday 7th January 2010.
Fingers crossed for Monday 11th January?
Mark Dacre
Junior Coach
Horwich RMI Harriers & AC
Training Wed Night 06 Jan 2010 - CANCELLED
In view of the weather conditions we have decided to cancel todays training session between 6.30-8.00pm.
Fingers crossed that it has all melted away for next week - resume Wednesday Training on 13th January 2010.
Kind regards
Mark Dacre
Mike Houghton
Tiffany Dacre
Mike Myers
Junior Coaches
Horwich RMI Harriers & AC
Greater Manchester XC Championship
Sunday 10th January 2010
If you wish to run in the Greater Manchester XC Championship on Sunday 10th January, and you qualify, (born in Greater Manchester or you have the last 9 months of continuous residence in Greater Maanchester), then you can enter on the day. Its £3 each for all runners. Please run in your Horwich vest.
Start times
U13 Boys 11.30am
U13 Girls 11.45am
U15 Boys 12 noon
U15 Girls 12.15pm
U17 Men 12.40pm
U17 Women and U20 Women 1.15pm
U20 Men 1.45pm
Senior Women 1.45pm
Senior Men 2.30
Good luck to those running in the Lancashire XC Championship on Saturday 9th and the Greater Manchester on Sunday 10th
Peter Ramsdale
Monday 4 January 2010
BOLTON ARENA TRACK UPDATE - Monday 4th Jan
I have received an update from Bolton Arena that the track is usable today. This should allow the junior session tonight to go ahead.
Please note that whilst it is very cold, there is no black ice on the track, and the main hazard is getting out on the path. This is being gritted, but everyone is asked to take care.
I should be receiving a further update tomorrow regarding the state of the track for Tuesday's senior session. Please check back tomorrow for details.
You can also contact the arena reception on 01204 488100.
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