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Young Athletes League Croydon 18 July
It proved to be perfect conditions for Eastbourne athletes as they travelled to Croydon for the last of the seasons Young athletes league matches. The high jump event was where Eastbourne really made their mark. Joel Harvey cleared a fantastic 1m80 in the U15 boys age group which gave him a grade one standard and puts him in the top ten in the country.Usually seen running the 200m he may have to now change events! Another sprinter to put on his jumping spikes was Harry Clarke and he matched Joel’s performance of 1m80 for another fine win , a personal best and grade 2 standard in the U17 boys age group. Not to be outdone by the boys Katie Lambert gradually found her spring to clear the bar at 1m63 to keep up her consistent good form this season. Katie is also one of the top high jumpers in the country for her age achieving first place and another grade one standard. Isaac Francis used a pole to help him achieve a personal best height clearing 2m80 in the U15 Pole vault for an easy win and thrilled to gain a grade 2 standard. He followed this with another win in the hammer with 34m.86 and second in the shot putt with 10m18 – both grade 4 standards. Jono Ketley has wanted to leap over 6m in the long jump and did this in style with 6m13 to win the U17 event. On the track the distance runners were suffering in the heat but Ed Dodd showed his class leading from the front in his U17 1500m to clock 4m22.36. Young Daniel Stidder at only 11 years old also tackled the 1500m and knocked a massive 9 seconds off his previous best to clock 5m12.8 and clinch 2nd place. Both these 1500m times earned them grade 4 standards. While in the U15 age group Jonathon White moved up from 400m to gain a decisive win in his 1500m with 4m35.99 secs. Another young athlete Charlotte Tester has been working hard in training and it paid off as she improved in all her U13 events. The best performance was in the high jump with 1m20 ( Grade 4 ) and she placed 3rd in the shot putt with 5m38 and ran the 75m in 12.3 secs. In the U17 400m Keith Algar achieved a personal best of 54.89 to show the opposition a clean pair of heels. It was Ben Attfield’s turn in the U15 age group not quite dipping under 60 secs and he was supported by Jacob Hansen who won the ‘B’ string in 69.75 secs. In the U15 boys short sprints Eastbourne gained maximum points. Joel and Jordan Surridge dominated the 200m and Jordan linked up with newcomer Matt Harrison in the 100m. The other teams did not stand a chance when these three joined JonWhite to make up the 4x100m relay winning in 47.24 secs. The female sprinters in the team were Rachel Noel, Joanna Szczesnowicz, Karley Pierr and Lucy Zecchin and they also gained valuable points throughout the day. The meeting ended as usual with the 4x400m relay which as ever was very exciting. The lead kept changing but Eastbourne were triumphant by the third lap allowing Jono to stride round easily. Most of these athletes will be in action again at the club championships on Sunday 8th August 2010.
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'Four in a row as Rovers stay Top of League'
Eastbourne Rovers Athletics Club’s Senior Men’s team travelled to Crawley last Saturday expecting a tough battle to retain their top spot in the Southern Men’s League Encounter. This never materialised as they ended up winning the match by 36 points from home club Crawley who in turn had a close battle with Tunbridge Wells.
It was a total team effort and difficult to pick out any one for ‘man of the match’. However there was some great team sprit and difficult event combinations that some of the athletes completed. Filling the team sheet is always priority number no1 and team manager Stuart Pelling did this despite a late withdrawal on the day.
It makes a very intriguing last league match as the team are now assured of promotion but must beat Dartford at their head to head which will be held in Hastings at the end of the month. Full story...
Presentation Evening
This years presentation evening will be held on 27th November 2010 at the
Royal Eastbourne Golf Club, Paradise Drive. More details to follow.
Sharks home match
Lovely weather at Eastbourne Sports Park produced some superb performances from the home team. Full story
A FULL MINI BUS OF ATHLETIES TRAVELLED TO Portsmouth for the first U20 Junior league of 2010.
This team joined forces with Hastings to compete as the ‘Sharks’ team. Full story
SPORTSHALL
The regional sportshall competition for under 11’s was held on 28th March at The Olympos centre in Burgess Hill. Under 11 athletes were chosen by county team managers to represent their respective county in this event. Eastbourne Rovers were very pleased to have three athletes selected for the Sussex team on this occasion. Dylan Halpin competed in target throw, 4x1 lap relay, speed bounce and hurdles relay, Alice Fenton competed in the balance test, over/under relay and hurdles relay and Thomas Mele competed in the hi-stepper, over/under relay and hurdles relay. All three athletes were very enthusiastic and enjoyed their day competing, with parents and families there to cheer them on. Eastbourne Rovers and specifically the under 11 coach, Loretta Lock, are keen to congratulate these three for their enthusiasm and achievement in representing Sussex. Well done! Pictured are Dylan Halpin, Thomas Mele and Alice Fenton from Eastbourne Rovers.
Anyone with children in school year 5 interested in getting involved in athletics, contact Loretta Lock on 01323 509283 or lorettalock@msn.com for information on training with Eastbourne Rovers
ATHLETICS REPORT FROM SUSSEX INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
Eastbourne Rovers athletes travelled to Sutton to compete in the Sussex Indoor championships.
The sprinters competed over 60m so a fast start is essential. Jordan Surridge certainly flew out of his blocks in all his rounds of the U15 boys 60m. Both he and training partner Matt Gino easily qualified for the semi finals. It was then that Jordan blasted down the track to not only win but achieve a championship best performance in 7.66 secs. With Gino also improving his time all ready for the final.
Coach, Barry Morris has worked a lot on their starts and this showed as they again were first out of the blocks to take gold and silver medals. Jordan equalled his semi time in 7.66 secs and Matt was close on his tail with 7.8 secs.
Hannah Ingram was determined to clinch a medal position which she achieved in the U20 girls 60m. Her time was 8.26 secs with Star Collar just behind in 8.39 secs.
In the U15 girls races Madeline Mann and Esther Reynolds both made it through to the semi finals clocking 8.6 and 8.64 respectively.
While the sprinters were in action Jono Ketly was competing in the field events held inside the superb facilities in Sutton. He tackled the high jump first and was thrilled to leap 1.70m for a personal best and the gold medal. He followed this with another superb performance in the long jump reaching out to 5.85m and took the silver medal. Lastly he lined up for the 60m hurdles which he won in 9.4 secs.
Sarah Moore returned from university to compete in the 60m hurdles for senior women and just dipped into the medals with the bronze and a time of 9.75
Eastbourne Rovers are now preparing for the outdoor season. Any athletes interested in joining the club to compete in track and field events should contact Sue on 01323 505100.
Indoor Results & February 2010 newsletter
Both posted in the members area
2009 details now in History