Athletes from U18 upwards can compete in the National Athletics League (NAL) though all athletes must use senior throwing implements and hurdles.

The NAL is the UK’s top athletics league so always a privilege to compete for the team. Sadly, a combination of peak exam period compounded by long travel led to a much-depleted team setting out for Yate. Our rivals had much shorter journeys. It turned out to be a glorious day, just short of being too hot, providing perfect conditions for competition. With only 13 men and 5 women in the team, many completed in the full 5 events allowed (3 events for U18). Our masters were out in force filling many spaces and bringing in much needed points. The team really pulled together providing huge encouragement for all athletes leading to a creditable 5^th place.

With apologies for any omissions, the team consisted of:

Women

Isabel Cherrett

Janet Dickinson

Seni Purnell

Nikki Sandell

Isabella Shepherd

Men

Simon Armstrong

Henry Bramwell-Reeks

Andrew Brown

Oliver Canavan

Ben Collins

Stewart Cotterill

Steve Cox

Stevie Kasparis

William Launder

Adam Nicholass

Josh Smith

Dante Thompson

Rob Woolgar

Notable performances included:

Nikki Sandell running almost continuously plus doing pole vault.

Our U18s preforming well with Will Launder winning Long Jump, Isabel Cherrett 3^rd in 3000m, Seni Purnell 2^nd in Long Jump, 5^th in Javelin and 6^th in 200m, Oliver Canavan 3^rd in 5000m.

Full results can be found on the Power of 10

Our officials were:

• Dave Clarke (timekeeper)
• Tim Hughes (starter’s assistant)
• Juliet Dobson (Field)

Team managers: Tim Hughes and Suzi Shepherd

The next NAL match will be on Saturday 11^th July at Bournemouth. Get this date in your diary if you want to compete in our top league.

Chloe Johnson leading in the 100m

Athletes from U18 upwards can compete in the Southern Athletics League (SAL) though all athletes must use senior throwing implements and hurdles. The SAL is our local senior league covering southern England. The team was impacted by peak exam period, so we were without many of our U18 and U20 athletes who normally thrive in this league. With seniors having no limits on the number of events (U20 max 5 events, U18 max 4 events one of which being a relay) the small team pitched in to cover a lot of events.

With apologies for any omissions, the team consisted of:

Women

Chloe Burrows

Isabel Cherrett

Janet Dickinson

Florence Dootson

Chloe Johnson

Nikki Sandell

Men

Henry Bramwell-Reeks

Stewart Cotterill

Steve Cox

Joe Haywood

Adrian James

William Launder

James Lelliott

Adam Nicholass

Manuel Stone

Dante Thompson

Notable performances included almost everyone for filling multiple events, including Janet who also officiated in field events while competing.

Full results can be found on the Power of 10

Our officials were:

• Dave Clarke (timekeeper)
• Janet Dickinson (field)

Team managers: Jemma Bates and Adam Nicholass

The next SAL match will be on Sunday 21^st June at Oxford.

The YDL lower is another composite team comprising Bournemouth AC and New Forest Juniors with U14 and U16 athletes competing. Nice weather brought many podium performances, but also great work across the team to fill events resulting in a match win!

With apologies for any omissions, the team consisted of:

U14s

Lonnee Archibong

Zachary Armitage

Liberty Batt

Wilfie Bessant

Leo Bholah

Joey Cullis

Reuben Gates

Lara Brixton Lee

Khaleesi Mensah

Sofia Roscoe

Albert Skrzynska

Benjamin Trimby

Arthur Turner

Hugo Walker

U16s

Riley Austin

Mikey Bean

Junior Buron

Paddy Butler

Isabella Crawford

Eleanor Fisher

Issac Grey

Connor Grocott

Fin Hurst-Atkins

Jessica Long

Ben Lyon

Isla May

Sienna Munden

Callum Pearson

Ryley Polmeer

Imogen Pope

Sienna Pope

Logan Potter

Ava Richmond

Colm Robertson

Ellie Taylor

Thomas Taylor

Lola Thomasson

Notable performances included:

• Logan Potter in the top 10 athletes of the match by points for his hammer throw of 51.09m (in the Power of 10 UK10 target)
• Imogen Pope HJ 1.64m (in the Power of 10 UK10 target)
• Junior Buron 100m 11.30 (in the Power of 10 UK10 target)

Full results can be found on the Power of 10

Our officials were:

• Dave Clarke (BAC timekeeper)
• Adie Saunders (BAC field)
• Simon Saunders (BAC track)
• Janet Dickinson (BAC track)
• Dave McManus (NFJ field)
• Tina Wilding (NFJ field

Team manager: Bernard Buron (BAC), Tom Butler(NFJ) and Keira Everit (NFJ)

The next YDL lower match will be at Portsmouth on Sunday 31^st May.

Relay teams

The Wessex league provides competing opportunities for u12s through to u20s. With a free coach provided, Isle of Wight matches are always a day to remember. It was a sunny and, even with the windy conditions, there were lots of PBs.

With apologies for any omissions, the team consisted of:

U12s

Emily Brooks

Dylan Everett

Matilda Flay

Seth Jackson

Brody Lock

Alicia Mysliwska

Samuel Ramirez

U14s

Isabella Baptist

Reuben Gates

Sofia Roscoe

Robyn Woolley

U16s

Mikey Bean

Junior Buron

Bella Crawford

Connor Grocott

Fin Hurst-Atkins

Oliver Jennings

Jessica Long

Callum Pearson

Sienna Pope

Logan Potter

Lola Thomasson

U18s

Flo Dootson

Notable performances included:

• Our throwers doing well with strong PB performances for Sophia Roscoe in discus, Logan Potter in shot and Callum Pearson in javelin
• Fin Hurst-Atkins won discus, ran a 1500 PB and also ran the 100m and 4×100 relay
• Sienna Pope with 2 PBs
• And by the officials… Simon almost won with the lap bell, Janet broke records for tripping over the track edge and Dave needs new sellotape for his stopwatch.

Sophie Roscoe discus thrower

Full results can be found on the Power of 10

What the mangers and athletes said:

“Quad kids had new faces today and loads of PBs”

“Great team spirit from all BAC!”

“We may not win but all that matters is we tried our hardest and had fun.”

“I enjoyed the long jump and 75m”

Our officials were:

• Dave Clarke (timekeeper)
• Adie Saunders (field)
• Simon Saunders (track)
• Janet Dickinson (track)
• Robin James (field)

Thanks also to team managers Caleb Buys (u12s), Bernard Buron (u14s) Caroline Pope (u16s)

Well done all!

The next Wessex match will be at Abingdon on Sunday 7^th June.

Somerset and Dorset Combined Events Yeovil

Always great to see our multi-events competing and there were some outstanding results at Yeovil.

• Imogen Pope won Y9 overall and Gold for Dorset
• Sienna Munden was 2^nd overall and Silver for Dorset
• Liberty Batt was 4^th overall in Y8 and Silver for Dorset
• Seni Purnell was 5^th overall in U18 and Gold for Dorset.

London mini-marathon

Allegra Ramirez was selected to run in the mini-marathon for the South West in the u14G category finishing 20^th.

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 24^th May.

Entry Fee £5.

Entries to Janet Dickinson via email (j.e.dickinson@ntlworld.com) with Athlete Name, age group, phone number (for track and trace) and EA number.

Janet will confirm entry and send you payment details.

Ron Danville won the Javelin and, though not athletics, also achieved silver in swimming and bronze in table tennis.

Vincent Taylor won three gold medals in the 100m, 200m and long jump.

The Transplant Games have been going for over 30 years. “The Games aim to demonstrate the benefits of transplantation, encouraging transplant patients to regain fitness, whilst increasing public awareness of the need for more people to join the NHS Organ Donation Register and discuss their wishes with their families. They also seek to thank and celebrate donor families and the gift of life.”

Both athletes have trained hard for this event and Ron overcame significant medical obstacles being hospitalised two weeks before the event. Vince is now on his way to Mar del Plata in Argentina for the World Transplant Games.