In the YDL Upper (UK Youth Development League) Bournemouth, New Forest Juniors and Salisbury form a composite team of u18s and U20s providing opportunities to meet new teammates. With a free coach provided, the journey to Crawley proved worthwhile with sunny and calm conditions ideal for athletics. While a small team, this proved a good platform to build on with plenty of scope for others as we return to our track.
With apologies for any omissions, the team consisted of:
Oliver Canavan (U18)
Matthew Farah (U18)
Chloe Johnsom (U18)
Isaac May (U18)
William Moss (U18)
Gabriella Pitman (U18)
Alexis Seymour (U18)
Tonaya Welsh (U18)
Elijah Hunt (U20)
Amy Tonkyn U20)
Harry Williams (U20)
There were many PBs and podium places. Notable performances included:
- Winning the U18 mixed relay (Chloe Johnson, Gabriella Pitman, Isaac May, William Moss)
- Amy Tonkyn, who was unable to compete in her own events (sprints) due to injury but made the trip to support the team by throwing discus and shot.
- Elijah Hunt and Matt Farah for each covering several events
- Chloe Johnson, who was one of the top athletes of the match based on points in her 200m
Full results can be found on the Power of 10
A strong group of officials supported the athletes gaining good points (officials get points too!).
- Dave Clarke (BAC timekeeper)
- Adrienne Saunders and Janet Dickinson (BAC field)
- Simon Saunders (BAC track)
- Dave McManus and Tina Wilding (NFJ field)
Thanks also to team managers Richard Hunt (Bournemouth), Kiera Everett (New Forest Juniors).
Well done all!
The next YDL upper match will be at Guildford on Sunday 24th May.