Report for National Indoor Championships 2009

April Stevenson continued her excellent indoor form winning the Silver Medal at the National Indoor Championships on Sunday.

April has already gained a silver in the North of England indoor championships and it was the same two girls, Leigh Lennon from Ribble Valley and April who battled it out again for the National title. Leigh once again went off fast and held the lead but April closed up on Leigh but just ran out of time to catch her, losing by just one second. With April having only just moved up into this age group it’s a successful start to 2009 for the 16 year old.

April’s next target will be an International Match to be held in Malta in 8 weeks time where both April and her club mate, Jamie Crompton (2000m Steeplechase) have been selected to represent the North of England team against teams from Malta, Egypt, Tunisa and Wales.

Full results :-

Under 20

April Stevenson 800m 2.12.65 Silver Medalist

Juniors out in all weathers!

Martha Gill and Sophie Myers have been braving the weather - and just to make it harder they thought they'd do a swim first - 250m followed by a 2000m run.

The girls were competing in the Mersey tri club's 'aquathon' on Sunday. The age group in which they race had to endure the worst of the weather and the girls were still smiling at the end of it!

They both did extremely well.

Horwich RMI Harriers & AC Raise £ 560.50 for Derian House

Fifty two young athletes from Horwich RMI Harriers & AC took part in the Horwich Rotary Xmas Heptathlon last December. All the young athletes ran, jumped and threw in 7 different indoor Sportshall athletic events in under 2 hours.

It was also a fund raising opportunity and these young athletes aged from 7 - 12 raised an amazing £ 560.50 towards a local children’s charity, Derian House.

A cheque was presented to Derian House by 4 of the young superstars on 7th February 2009.


(left to right, Henry Whitehead, Anthony Hulton, Martha Gill & Lucy Keating)

The athletes along with their parents, Athletic Coaches and Tom King from the Horwich Rotary visited Derian House and presented the cheque to Roya Khadem of Derian House.


M Dacre
Horwich RMI Harriers & AC
07/02/2009

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR ALL ATHLETES THAT TRAIN OUTDOORS ON THE TRACK

In event of bad weather, please ring the Bolton Arena on 01204 488100 to check the track is still open (especially in icy or snowy conditions). Please place the Arena's number on your mobile.

The reception at the Arena will be able to advise.

Horwich Rotary on 22nd Jan 2009

Horwich RMI Harriers & AC

Natassia Dacre’s “thank you” delivered to Horwich Rotary on 22nd Jan 2009.

“Good afternoon Horwich Rotary. My name is Natassia Dacre. I started athletics when I was 7 years old and I have seen all of the changes that have taken place.

I am now 12 years old and I train with the under 13’s. The event that I like to do most is Javelin and my dad says I am ranked 14th in the North West last year. I hope to improve on it this year.

I would just like to take this opportunity to say on behalf of all of our young athletes, thank you to the Horwich Rotary in providing us with the indoor sportshall equipment and your kind support with the Christmas Heptathlon, which we have held for 3 years now and we have raised nearly £1,000 to charities.

We have kids with all different skills and abilities. All the equipment you have provided us has really given us a massive step for a brighter future. It is the chance for children to try all different events.

From Rotary Speech 2009

Cheque for £ 300 donated by Horwich Rotary for Sports Equipment.
Presented by Geoffrey Pearson to Natassia Dacre and Carl Foster of Horwich RMI Harriers

Schools in the local area have been taking part in many of our events and then later becoming members. However, our next challenge is to search for qualified coaches to help support us in events and training.

This is great for the local community. I have made new friends, learnt new skills, kept myself fit and had fun. It has been an amazing experience and I am sure all the athletes enjoy it. If you have any questions please ask Carl!

Thank you.”

Natassia Dacre, age 12
22/02/2009

Horwich RMI Harriers SOLID Team Performance

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.

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.

From Sportcity 11th Jan 2009

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