Lancashire Sportshall Meeting, Blackpool
18th January 2009
This was the 2nd Meeting held for the season for Under 11’s, Under 13’s & Under 15’s. Our Team turned out a magnificent 33 athletes on the day!
Overall, Horwich RMI Harriers are still in 3rd position, closing up on Blackpool and Preston, after a very good team performance.
There were many personal bests on the day, with excellent performances from Hannah Storey, Beth Miller and Martha Gill for the Girls and Ryan Ashcroft, Matthew Gibson, Sam German, Anthony Hulton and James Lovell for the Boys.
Overall, Horwich RMI Harriers are lying in 3rd position after 2 meetings.
Full Results.
Tuesday, 27 January 2009
Report for Sportcity 11th Jan 2009
Horwich RMI Athletes had a good day at the indoor meeting at Sportcity on Sunday.
Laura Bannister set a new personal best over 300m whilst two new club records were set by Shaun Palmer and Beth Miller over 60m Hurdles and 60m respectively.
Full results :-
Under 20
Jack Thomas
60m 7.55
200m 23.75
Jess Tomlinson
High Jump 1.30
Under 17
Rachel Pearson
200m 28.73
300m 47.23
Laura Bannister
200m 30.61
300m 48.78
Amy Philpotts
1000m 3.26.11
Under 15
Shaun Palmer
60m 8.81
60m H 11.44(CR)
Beth Miller
60m 8.58(CR)
200m 28.79
Laura Bannister set a new personal best over 300m whilst two new club records were set by Shaun Palmer and Beth Miller over 60m Hurdles and 60m respectively.
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| From Sportcity 11th Jan 2009 |
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| From Sportcity 11th Jan 2009 |
Full results :-
Under 20
Jack Thomas
60m 7.55
200m 23.75
Jess Tomlinson
High Jump 1.30
Under 17
Rachel Pearson
200m 28.73
300m 47.23
Laura Bannister
200m 30.61
300m 48.78
Amy Philpotts
1000m 3.26.11
Under 15
Shaun Palmer
60m 8.81
60m H 11.44(CR)
Beth Miller
60m 8.58(CR)
200m 28.79
Tuesday, 16 December 2008
HORWICH RMI STAR QUARTET
Amy Phillpotts, Rebekah Atkinson, Laura Bannister and Laura Tunstall, four girls who are members of Horwich RMI in the under 15 cross country team , represented their school (Canon Slade) at the Northern Schools Regional Final . On a very cold and windy day in Barrow, these girls unfortunately narrowly missed out in qualifying for the National Final by only a few points. Over 72 runners competed on that day with Becky finishing 14th, Amy 18th, Laura T came 39th and Laura B 40th.
The next day, Becky, Amy and Laura B went on to compete for their school at the Biathlon Northern Regional Final in Liverpool, putting their disappointment of the previous day behind them, these girls gave an excellent performance.
Amy got awarded the best run for the fastest time at 1000m with Becky coming 3rd and Laura 8th. In the 100m swim Becky, Amy and Laura recorded personal bests.
Overall Becky came a fantastic 2nd, Amy 12th and Laura 18th. Both Becky and Amy will now go on to compete in the National finals in Bath in March 2009.
Well done to all four and good luck to Becky and Amy in the finals.
The next day, Becky, Amy and Laura B went on to compete for their school at the Biathlon Northern Regional Final in Liverpool, putting their disappointment of the previous day behind them, these girls gave an excellent performance.
Amy got awarded the best run for the fastest time at 1000m with Becky coming 3rd and Laura 8th. In the 100m swim Becky, Amy and Laura recorded personal bests.
Overall Becky came a fantastic 2nd, Amy 12th and Laura 18th. Both Becky and Amy will now go on to compete in the National finals in Bath in March 2009.
Well done to all four and good luck to Becky and Amy in the finals.
Thursday, 11 December 2008
Horwich Rotary 2008 Christmas Heptathlon
Plenty of Christmas Smiles at Bolton Arena on Monday 8/12/2008. With 52 superb Competitors from our own club competing! What a fantastic night, packed with fun for all those that took part. All the young athletes ran, jumped and threw in 7 different indoor Sportshall athletic events in under 2 hours.
This was predominantly a competition for our Under 12 years of age. Athletes were put into 7 different teams, all of which were Captained by the older Athletes i.e. from Under 13’s, & 15’s.
The 2008 winners were the “Rudolph Team”, captained by Katie Bridge, with the rest of the team being, Sophie Myers, Lucy Keating, Kate Stephenson, Henry Whitehead, James Lovell & Joe Roberts.
It was also a fund raising opportunity and to date we estimate we may collect in the region of £200 towards a local charity, Derian House.
There was fantastic help from the parents and other volunteers.
Finally, a big thank you to the Rotary Club of Horwich for supporting this year’s event. Rotarian, Brian Gittins was on hand lending support on this wonderful night. It was a fantastic night for all the young athletes and the community of Horwich and Districts.
All our Athletes had a great night and they all competed with good spirit, great behaviour and gave their best for each event. Congratulations to everyone, they made their Coaches very proud!
Mark, Mike, Erika & Tony - Coaches
Horwich RMI Harriers & AC
Happy Christmas & New Year
11/12/2008
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| From Horwich Rotary 2008 Christmas Heptathlon |
This was predominantly a competition for our Under 12 years of age. Athletes were put into 7 different teams, all of which were Captained by the older Athletes i.e. from Under 13’s, & 15’s.
The 2008 winners were the “Rudolph Team”, captained by Katie Bridge, with the rest of the team being, Sophie Myers, Lucy Keating, Kate Stephenson, Henry Whitehead, James Lovell & Joe Roberts.
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| From Horwich Rotary 2008 Christmas Heptathlon |
It was also a fund raising opportunity and to date we estimate we may collect in the region of £200 towards a local charity, Derian House.
There was fantastic help from the parents and other volunteers.
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| From Horwich Rotary 2008 Christmas Heptathlon |
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| From Horwich Rotary 2008 Christmas Heptathlon |
Finally, a big thank you to the Rotary Club of Horwich for supporting this year’s event. Rotarian, Brian Gittins was on hand lending support on this wonderful night. It was a fantastic night for all the young athletes and the community of Horwich and Districts.
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| From Horwich Rotary 2008 Christmas Heptathlon |
All our Athletes had a great night and they all competed with good spirit, great behaviour and gave their best for each event. Congratulations to everyone, they made their Coaches very proud!
Mark, Mike, Erika & Tony - Coaches
Horwich RMI Harriers & AC
Happy Christmas & New Year
11/12/2008
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| Horwich Rotary 2008 Christmas Heptathlon |
Monday, 8 December 2008
Report for Sportcity 7th December 2008
A small number of Horwich RMI Athletes contested the first Indoor meeting of the season at Sportcity on Sunday.
Leading the way was U 20 Charlotte Gaffney who equalled the clubs 60m record and Shaun Palmer who set new figures in U 15 Boys Hurdles.
Full results :-
Under 20
Charlotte Gaffney
60m 8.53 (Club Record)
Long Jump 4.41
April Stevenson
600m 1.36.74
Under 17
Jamie Crompton
600m 1.34.88
Laura Bannister
200m 30.55
High Jump 1.35
Tiffany Dacre
60m 8.84
200m 29.68
Under 15
Shaun Palmer
60m 8.80
60m H 11.64 (Club Record)
Beth Miller
60m 8.60
200m 29.01
Hannah Storey
60m 8.66
200m 29.59
Leading the way was U 20 Charlotte Gaffney who equalled the clubs 60m record and Shaun Palmer who set new figures in U 15 Boys Hurdles.
Full results :-
Under 20
Charlotte Gaffney
60m 8.53 (Club Record)
Long Jump 4.41
April Stevenson
600m 1.36.74
Under 17
Jamie Crompton
600m 1.34.88
Laura Bannister
200m 30.55
High Jump 1.35
Tiffany Dacre
60m 8.84
200m 29.68
Under 15
Shaun Palmer
60m 8.80
60m H 11.64 (Club Record)
Beth Miller
60m 8.60
200m 29.01
Hannah Storey
60m 8.66
200m 29.59
Tuesday, 2 December 2008
Eleven Horwich RMI Athletes represent Lancashire
North West Regional Under 11’s Sportshall Athletics Final 2008
This Final was held at Sportcity, Manchester on 23rd November 2008. 8 Teams from the North West of England i.e. Cheshire, Manchester, Cumbria and Liverpool etc, competed in the County Finals. Horwich RMI Harriers had 11 representatives in this spectacular Competition.
All our young stars performed magnificently on the day in front of a crowd of 1,000 spectators, competing against top athletes from the North West. It was an unforgettable day and the Horwich RMI Coaches are extremely proud of all their efforts.
Congratulations to the following athletes that took part,
GIRLS
Martha Gill, Ellie Dacre, Maisie Vernon, Lauren Ryder, Amelia Atherton, Lucy Keating & Alexandra Woods.
BOYS
Nathan Townsend (Captain of the Boys), Anthony Hulton, William Hart & James Lovell
The Lancashire Under 11 Girls Team finished in a fantastic 3rd Place, with the Boys finishing in 4th place overall.
Mark Dacre
Horwich RMI Harriers
Junior Coach
23/11/2008
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| Sport City 23/11/08 |
This Final was held at Sportcity, Manchester on 23rd November 2008. 8 Teams from the North West of England i.e. Cheshire, Manchester, Cumbria and Liverpool etc, competed in the County Finals. Horwich RMI Harriers had 11 representatives in this spectacular Competition.
All our young stars performed magnificently on the day in front of a crowd of 1,000 spectators, competing against top athletes from the North West. It was an unforgettable day and the Horwich RMI Coaches are extremely proud of all their efforts.
Congratulations to the following athletes that took part,
GIRLS
Martha Gill, Ellie Dacre, Maisie Vernon, Lauren Ryder, Amelia Atherton, Lucy Keating & Alexandra Woods.
BOYS
Nathan Townsend (Captain of the Boys), Anthony Hulton, William Hart & James Lovell
The Lancashire Under 11 Girls Team finished in a fantastic 3rd Place, with the Boys finishing in 4th place overall.
Mark Dacre
Horwich RMI Harriers
Junior Coach
23/11/2008
Friday, 14 November 2008
Long Jump Conference at Loughborough University 08/11/2008 - Mike Powell & Lynn Davies
Mark Dacre and Carl Foster (Track & Field Coaches) recently visited Loughborough University for a Coaches Long Jump Conference organised for the Ron Pickering Memorial Fund and organised by England Athletics.
The whole weekend was dedicated to the Field Jumps, i.e. Long Jump, High Jump, Triple Jump and Pole Vault. The conference was attended by many coaching staff from all over the UK. Also there were many of the GB Athletes, who were listening to the talks given by some famous athletes.
Certainly the highlight for myself was meeting Mike Powell from the USA who holds the World's Long Jump record of 8.95m, set in Tokyo 1991 (in an epic Long Jump World Championships - beating Carl Lewis).
Try measuring this out and you will see how far it really is!
Try measuring this out and you will see how far it really is!
Lynn Davies of GB, who won the Olympic Gold Medal in 1964 at Tokyo, was also there!
The talks were fascinating, hosted by Stuart Storey from the BBC Commentary Box, they gave us an insight into how the famous athletes gained their success. Lynn Davies and Mike Powell spoke about their triumphs and their roads to success and we even had Long Jump demonstrations and techniques provided by the superman, Mike Powell.
It was a privilege to meet these fantasic people and very inspiring. Any long jump tips, then Carl and Mark are the "guys"! One thing for sure is that to be a good long jumper your need speed, you need to know how to run - so practise those drills! This was emphasised by the great man himself, Mike Powell.
Mark Dacre
Horwich RMI Harriers
Junior Coach
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