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 5th 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 3rd in 3000m, Seni Purnell 2nd in Long Jump, 5th in Javelin and 6th in 200m, Oliver Canavan 3rd 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 11th July at Bournemouth. Get this date in your diary if you want to compete in our top league.