The reception at the Arena will be able to advise.
Friday, 30 January 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.
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.
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
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.
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| 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
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
Tuesday, 27 January 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.
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.
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
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