Some of the team
This was our home match so important for us to do well. It was a beautiful sunny day, albeit a little windy and very hot!
Always a privilege to compete for the National League team so it sad to see some last-minute dropouts. The clash with English Schools Championship also meant several U18s were not available. Fortunately, many athletes stepped up to compete in their full 5 events (3 events for U18s), taking on events outside their comfort zone for much needed points. The result a brilliant 2nd place. The team photo (sorry to have missed some athletes) says it all as the team really came together.
With apologies for any omissions, the team consisted of:
Women
Chloe Burrows
Holly Collier
Janet Dickinson
Florence Dootson
Kitty Cook
Catherine Holdsworth
Lola Ktisti
Nikki Sandell
Isabella Shepherd
Harriet Slade
Winter Stobart
Tonaya Welsh
Joy Wright
Men
Simon Armstrong
Christian Baptist
Oliver Canavan
Ben Collins
Stewart Cotterill
Steve Cox
Luke De-benedictis
Cameron Hale
Joseph Haywood
James Lelliott
Isaac May
Robert McTaggart
William Moss
Isaac Sandell
4×100 team
Isaac and Nikki (mother and son PV team)
Harriet
Holly
4×400
4×400
4×400
End of day
Notable performances included:
Kitty Cook – a welcome addition from the road runners.
James Lelliott, Cameron Hale and Isabella Shepherd for making the top performances list on Power of 10.
Everyone for the great team spirit at the match.
Full results can be found on the Power of 10
Our officials were:
- Dave Parsons (Meeting manager and results)
- Tim Hughes (Starter and meeting manager)
- Nigel Harding (Chief timekeeper)
- Bryan Murray (Starter)
- Hazel Bates (Starter’s assistant)
- Jemma Bates (Starter’s assistant)
- Adie Saunders (Clerk of Course)
- Sam White (Shadow Field Referee)
- Dave Clarke (Timekeeper)
- Dave Pain (Results)
- Barry Surman (Field
- Sandy Smith (Field)
- Andy Smith (Field)
- Paul Whitty (Track helper)
- Simon Saunders (Track)
- Richard Hunt (Track)
- Ruth (Track)
Ruth – track official
Barry – Field judge
Simon – track judge
Dave Parsons and Dave Pain – results
Jemma, Tim and Hazel – the start team
Richard – Track judge
Sam – Field official
Ian – timekeeper
Timekeepers looking busy
Tim starting
Team managers: Tim Hughes and Suzi Shepherd
Suzi (team manager) with Steve
The next NAL match will be on 22nd August at Yeovil with free coach. Get this date in your diary if you want to compete in our top league.