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

Sportshall Athletics NW Regional Finals

Horwich RMI Harriers
Sportshall Athletics NW Regional Finals

Seven Horwich RMI Athletes represent Lancashire


Teams came from all over the North West, i.e. Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside and Cumbria. There was a high standard on show from all the counties.

Congratulations to the Horwich RMI Harriers Under 13 Boys, Matthew Ault, Sam Mercer, George Burton and Matthew Gibson ; Under 13 Girls, Hannah Storey and Beth Miller ; Under 15 Girls, Rachel Pearson for representing Lancashire in the North West Regional Finals held at Wigan on 24th February 2008.

The Under 13 Boys of Lancashire finished 3rd in their team Competition, whilst the Under 13 Girls narrowly missed out on winning and finished Runners-up behind Cheshire. Congratulations to Rachel Pearson as she has qualified to compete in the UK National Finals at the NEC Arena, Birmingham as her Under 15 Lancashire Girls Team finished Winners of the North West.

There were magnificent performances from all the Horwich Athletes, including many Personal Bests. Hannah Storey produced breathtaking performances winning 2 Gold Medals, by winning the 4 Lap individual race and coming from behind to win a very exciting 8 Lap Parlauf Race .

A proud day for “Magnificent Seven” from Horwich RMI Harriers.


Individual Event Results as follows:-

Rachel Pearson :
2 LAP – 24.4s
Speed Bounce – 65
St Long Jump – 1.90m

Hannah Storey :
4 LAP – 51.3 (in Final) – 1st Place (Gold Medal)
St Long Jump – 2.05m

Beth Miller :
Vertical Jump – 46

Matthew Gibson :
St Long Jump – 2.09m – 4th Place

Matthew Ault :
4 LAP – 50.7 (in Final) – 3rd Place (Bronze Medal)
Shot Putt – 8.09m – 4th Place

Sam Mercer :
6 LAP – 1m20.6s – 3rd Place (Bronze Medal)
Vertical Jump – 41

George Burton :
Shot Putt – 7.28m



Mark Dacre
Horwich RMI Harriers
24.02.2008

Lancashire Sportshall Meeting, Blackpool

Round 3
17th February 2008

“HORWICH RMI HARRIERS & AC – 3rd LANCASHIRE SPORTSHALL”

This was the final Meeting held for the 2007/2008 season for which Horwich turned out 33 athletes on the day! Our Athletes performed magnificently and overall, the Horwich RMI Harriers Team finished 3rd position in this tough and competitive League, behind Athletics “Premiership” teams of Blackpool and Preston.

We are very proud of our 55 Athletes from Horwich who took part in the Lancashire Sportshall League Season and are grateful for all the help and support provided by many Parents.

Congratulations to all those that took part and gave the “Coaches” so much to be proud of!

The individual age group final positions are as follows:-

Under 11 Girls – 2nd place
Under 11 Boys – 4th place
Under 13 Girls – 5th place
Under 13 Boys – 2nd place
Under 15 Girls – 3rd place
Under 15 Boys – 3rd place

CONGRATULATIONS to 8 members of our Under 13 & 15 teams for being chosen to represent Lancashire in the North West Regional Finals:-

Hannah Storey
Beth Miller
Sam Mercer
Matthew Ault
George Burton

Full results to follow.

Lancs Sportshall, Blackpool

Lancashire Sportshall Meeting, Blackpool

Round 2
20th January 2008

This was the 2nd Meeting held for the 2007/2008 season for Under 11’s, Under 13’s & Under 15’s. Our Team turned out a magnificent 41 athletes on the day!

Overall, Horwich RMI Harriers are still in 3rd position, closing up on Blackpool and Preston.

There were many personal bests on the day, with one of the highlights was from Under 13 Girls. Congratulations to Hannah Storey, receiving Athlete of the Match for her age category.

Also, there was a fantastic display of sprinting from Dylan Smith, Under 15 Boys, winning for the second meeting in a row!

The Under 11 Girls Team are performing extremely well and lie in 2nd position as a team in their age group.

The Final Meeting is to be held on Sunday 17TH February 2008 at Blackpool Sports Centre (Register for 10:00 – 10:30am).

Full results to follow.

Northern Indoor Championships - Sheffield

Horwich RMI Harriers showed great promise at the Northern Indoor Championships with three athelets making finals and two picking up medals.

In the U 20 Men Jack Thomas produced a personal best and new club record over 60m before making the U 20 Mens 200m final finishing 6^th.

At U 17 level Matthew Storey snatched a bronze in the closest finish of the day (with just hundredths separting 2^nd to fourth) over 60m setting a new club record in the process. Whilst Jamie Crompton picked up another bronze over 1500m in a tactically run race.



U 20 Men

60m Jack Thomas 7.39
200m Jack Thomas 23.85 ht 23.92 final 6^th

U 17 Men

60m Matthew Storey 7.34 ht 7.27 3^rd Club Record
200m Matthew Storey 23.44
1500m Jamie Crompton 4.20.44 3rd

TRAINING CANCELLED

I have just been notified by the Bolton Arena that due to a Tennis Tournament taking place on the 21/01/2008, there will be NO TRAINING that night.

Mark Dacre