Skyrac Athletic Club

Notice Board

CHRISTMAS QUIZ

What year was Skyrac Athletic Club formed?

The name Skyrac is derived from what?

Who ran the first sub 4 minute mile?

Who came 2nd in the above race, where was the race held and in what year?

Which Yorkshire athletic club was Sebastian Coe a member of?

Which famous Scottish middle distance athlete from the 1980’s came from the Scottish town of Kelso ?

What does B.M.C stand for?

Which town did Steve Ovett come from?

Name Steve Ovetts coach in the 1980’s?

Name the 2 famous athletes which the film Chariots of Fire was based on?

Which famous Irish middle distance athlete came from Cobh County Cork? In which European town did Sebastian Coe break the 800m World Record?

Where are the Yorkshire Track and Field Championships being held in May 2009? Which Skyrac athlete is the West Yorkshire Under 15 Cross Country Champion for 2008?

How many laps are run in an indoor 3000m race?

Name 6 cities in Great Britain which have an Indoor 200m Athletic Track?

Name the World class athlete. _ _ _ _ E _ E _ _ E _ _ _ _ _ _ _ E

Name the World class athlete. W _ _ _ O _ _ _ _ _ _ E R

In which city are the 2016 Olympic Games taking place?

In which city were the Olympic Games held in 1996?

Please give an example of a power training session for an 800/1500m athlete?

Please give an example of a strength endurance training session for an 800/1500m athlete?

Name the famous Yorkshire athlete who ran for Longwood Harriers and was a train driver in the late 1960s?

In what year did Derek Ibbotson of Longwood Harriers break 4 minutes for the mile?

Name 2 female Skyrac athletes past or present who have been selected to compete for England or Great Britain ?

Name the Athletics Track which used to be Leeds Citys training base in the early 1980s?

Name the Lancashire athletic club which competes in a pink running vest?

Where will Skyrac Athletic Club be competing in its first fixture of the Northern Track and Field League in May 2009?

If you live on the Isle of Man which County Championships would you compete in?

At which Athletics Stadium do Bradford Park Avenue Football Club hold its home fixtures?

This athletics quiz is open to members of Skyrac Athletic Club to participate in. The first member to email me all correct answers will receive a bottle of Champagne . The winner of this Quiz and all the answers will be displayed on the Skyrac website on January 5th 2009.

Good Luck – please email your answers to:

amedley.yorkshireathletics@ntlworld.com

YOUR SUBS ARE NOW DUE

Will all members of the club please note that Subscriptions are due no later than January 1st 2009. Please forward your cheques to the club

Senior                           Ł30 per year plus Ł5 England Registration fee
Students/Juniors            Ł20 per year plus Ł5 England Registration fee
Family                          Ł40 per year plus Ł5 England Registration fee per competing member
Associate Member         Ł 5 per year

ATHLETICS TRACK (CARNEGIE) CHRISTMAS SHUTDOWN

Will all Skyrac Track and Field athletes who train out of Leeds Carnegie Athletic Track please note the Athletics Centre to include the outside Athletics Track is closed from Wednesday 24th December and reopens on Friday 2nd January 2009 or Saturday 3rd January 2009. Will all athletes please note the Carnegie campus and grass areas are also closed.

For further information of meeting places to train over the Christmas period please contact the Skyrac coaches.

Will all Skyrac Track and Field athletes please note there is an Open Meeting this Sunday 21st December 2008 commencing at 11:00 a.m. at the Indoor Athletics Track at Sports City, Manchester. There is a second Indoor Meeting at Sports City on Sunday 4th January 2009 and also the following Sunday 11th January. Both meetings start at 11:00 a.m.

The Northern Indoor Championships for Senior and Under 20s takes place on Saturday/Sunday 17/18th January 2009 at the EIS Indoor Track at Sheffield. Entry forms for this Championship need to be returned to Northern Athletics, 7A Wellington Road East, Dewsbury, WF13 1HF by 5th January 2009. The following weekend on Sunday 25th January sees the Indoor Championships at the same venue for the under 17 and u15 age groups, these entries need to be returned to the same address as above by the 12th January 2009.

The Northern Indoor Combined Events for Seniors and under 20s takes place at the same venue on Saturday/Sunday 10/11th January 2009 these entries nee to be returned to the address above by the 22nd December.

The under 17 and under 15 Combined Events takes place at the same venue on Saturday/Sunday 7/8th March 2009 with the closing date being 9th February 2009.

Will all Skyrac athletes who wish to participate in any of the above fixtures please ask the Skyrac coaches for further details. Will all athletes please note when competing Indoors you must wear 4mm or 5mm spikes.

England Athletics Registration 2008/09

The England Athletics Registration database is now available for club and personal use.

All 1st claim athletes who have paid their Annual Subscription fee to Skyrac A.C. including their Ł5 England Athletic Registration, should receive their Competition Licence Card from mid June. 2nd claim members will be processed by their 1st claim club.

At the end of 2007/beginning 2008 you should have received a letter from England Athletics informing you of your User Name and Password to enable you to look at your own personal details on the following website:

www.englandathletics.org/editmyprofile

If you have any queries please e mail:

registration@athleticsservices.org.uk

or call 0121 713 8400.

If any Skyrac members requires further innformation on the England Athletics Registration please contact Vicky Walsh the Club Membership Secretary.

Will all Skyrac members, families and friends please note our Christmas Party is in the clubhouse at Nunroyd on Saturday 13th December commencing at 7p.m. Tickets are priced at Ł1 and are available from Maria or Linda.

There will be games and a disco as well as a light buffet. The club have organised a Christmas Raffle this will be drawn at the Christmas Party - raffle tickets are now available prced at Ł1 per strip with approximately 20 prizes on offer. The tickets are available now from Maria or Linda. We ask all members and friends to support the club.

If you require further information on the above could you please ask for details on our main training nights.

Any Skyrac Track and Field Athletes who wish to compete in the North of England Indoor Championships to be held at the EIS, Sheffield Indoor Arena on Saturday 17th January can download entry forms from the Northern Athletics website (www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk). On this date the age groups are for Seniors and under 20 athletes only. Then the following week on Sunday 25th January sees the Northern Indoor Champioships for the under 17 and under 15 age groups also at the Indoor Arena, Sheffield. These entry forms are also available to download from the Northern Athletics website.

Any Skyrac athletes who requires any further information on the Indoor Track and Field season can you please contact amedley.yorkshireathletics@ntlworld.com.

Will all Skyrac Jnr/Snr athletes please note the following dates for next seasons Northern Track and Field League competition - please remember that Skyrac are in Division 3.

1st Fixture is at Longford Park, Manchester (Trafford AC) Saturday

2nd May2nd Fixture is being hosted by Skyrac provisionally booked at our home track Leeds Carnegie Saturday 6th June

3rd Fixture is also provisionally booked at Leeds Carnegie for Sunday 5th July when the host club will be Pudsey & Bramley

Final fixture Sunday 2nd August 2009 at Cleckheaton with the host club being Spenborough AC

The clubs which Skyrac will be competing against are as follows: Trafford AC, Rossendale AC; Warrington AC, Spenborough AC and Pudsey & Bramley. Will all Skyrac athletes please note if you are an under 17 age group athlete for the 2009 Track season you can compete in this competition. All meetings start at 11:45 a.m. with the Hammer event, all track events commence at 1:00 p.m. The final track event is at 5 p.m. which is traditionally the 4 x 400m.

As Skyrac Athletic Club got promotion last season it is the aim for the club to stay in Division 3. Therefore, the club sincerely hopes a large turnout of our track and field athletes will support all 4 fixtures. For further information on Skyrac Athletic Club competing in the Northern League please contact amedley.yorkshireathletics@ntlworld.com

Will all Skyrac Cross Country runners please note the Yorkshire Cross Country Championship entry forms have arrived at the club. If you would like to compete at Rotherham on Saturday 10th January 2009 please see the Skyrac coaches for further information.

The grassland course at Rotherham is in the grounds of Winterhill School, Kimberworth. The first race is the under 13 Girls at 11:10 a.m. over a distance of 3k, the under 13 Boys race also over 3k is at 11:30 a.m, followed by the u15 Girls over a distance of 4k at 11:50 a.m The u15 Boys is at 12:10 p.m.over a distance of 4.5k. The under 17 Womens race is at 12:30 p.m. over 4.5k with the under 17 Mens race over 6k at 1 p.m. The Senior Womens race including Juniors and Vets is at 1:30 p.m.over a distance of 6k. The Junior Mens race is at 2:10 p.m. over a distance of 8.5k with the Senior Mens race also commencing at 2:10 p.m. over a distance of 11k.

Will all athletes please note that entries for this meeting close on MONDAY 29th DECEMBER 2008. Club colours must be worn at these Championships.

Will all Skyrac Track and Field athletes please note there are some indoor races over at the indoor track at Sports City, Manchester during the next few months.

The first indoor meeting is on Sunday 7th December, followed by Sunday 21st December. The New Year kicks off in January with meetings on Sunday 4th and Sunday 11th. In February there is a meeting on Wednesday 4th and the final meeting is on Sunday 8th March.

Will all Skyrac athletes please note the Northern Indoor Championships takes place on January 17/18th for Senior and Junior athletes, this meeting takes place at the Indoor athletics track at the EIS, Sheffield. On Sunday 25th January the Northern Indoor Championships for under 15 and u17's also takes place at the Indoor Track at the EIS, Sheffield.

If any Skyrac athletes require entry forms for these indoor track and field meetings can you please contact the Skyrac coaches on training nights.

Besides these indoor meetings at Manchester and Sheffield there are other Indoor meetings around the country where Skyrac athletes will be competing. Further information on these meetings can also be obtained from the Skyrac coaches on training nights.

Will Skyrac athletes please note the first Cross Country race in the McCain UK Cross Challenge series takes place on Saturday 15th November 2008 at the Gateshead International Stadium, Riverside Bowl, Gateshead. You can enter on line at www.ukathletics.net or telephone 0191 433 6900. Or for further information please contact the Skyrac coaches on training nights.

Will all Skyrac athletes please note there will be NO TRAINING this Thursday October 23rd at Nunroyd Park, Yeadon because it is the Clubs AGM.

Normal training will resume next week

Will all Skyrac athletes please note the 2nd fixture in the West Yorkshire Cross Country series takes place this Sunday 26th October at Nunroyd Park, Yeadon. Skyrac Athletic Club is anticipating a large turnout of our athletes to compete on home territory. Club colours MUST be worn. You must bring your competition number which you wore at the 1st meeting. This number must be worn in all four fixtures. At this meeting the club requires helpers and volunteers to assist with the running of this Cross Country fixture. The course will be set out early on Sunday morning with many athletes arriving at Nunroyd Park from 10:30 a.m. onwards. Volunteers and helpers are required to meet from 10:30 a.m. at the clubhouse. For further information on this fixture please contact the Skyrac coaches.

Will all Skyrac athletes please note the club will be entering a large number of our athletes to compete at the Scunthorpe Cross Country Meeting on Sunday 9th November. If you require to compete at this meeting and require a seat on the bus which will be leaving early on Sunday morning from McDonalds on the Guiseley Retail Park please contact the Skyrac coaches on our main training nights which are Tuesday and Thursday 7:20 p.m.

DORTMUND 2009 TRIALS

If any young Skyrac athlete wants to run for the Leeds Schools Athletics team in Dortmund, Germany in March 2009 for Indoor Athletics the trials for the Leeds Schools team is to be held at South Leeds Stadium on Saturday 6th December 2008. The cost is Ł1 per athlete. For further details please contact your Skyrac coaches on training nights where further information will be given.

Last year at this event Skyrac Athletic Club had 3 members of our club competing in Dortmund for the Leeds Schools team.

There has been a change to the opposition whom Skyrac will be competing against in the Northern League Track and Field competition for Junior/Senior athletes.

Our opponents for the 2009 Division 3 fixtures will be: Spenborough, Pudsey & Bramley, Warrington, Trafford "B", Rossendale and ourselves. The first fixture will be held on Saturday 2nd May at Stretford, Manchester at Longford Park.

Further information on these fixtures will be confirmed nearer the time.

WIll all Skyrac athletes please be aware of the following legislation. If you have any concerns whatsoever on the use of inhalers can you please contact the skyrac coaches on our main training nights.

Use of Inhalers

Clearance must be obtained from UK Athletics when an athlete uses any of the following inhalers:

SALBUTAMOL (Ventolin)

TERBUTALINE (Bricanyl)

SALMETEROL (Serevent)

This is important, as failure to declare the use of these inhalers could lead to a failed drug test.

Athletes should apply for clearance to use these inhalers from Dr Malcolm W Brown at UK Athletics, stating the name of the inhaler, recommended dose, the name and address of the prescribing doctor, and the expected duration of treatment.

Alternatively, clearance forms are available from the Skyrac clubhouse or from the UK Athletics website.

The use of corticosteroids by inhaler (Becotide, Pulmicort) does not require prior permission, but should be declared if an athlete is drug tested.

It is up to you the athlete to notify the club of your medication and it is up to you as the athlete to notify UK Athletics on the appropriate clearnace form.

Inhaler Clearance forms inhalerclearance

MEDICAL DETAILS FOR MEMBERS OF SKYRAC ATHLETIC CLUB

Under our duty of care, the club needs to know of any medical conditions which may need special attention.

This information will not be published in any list of information produced by the club, but will be passed on to relevant club coaches and team managers. However, it would be helpful if you remind us of any problems before training or competing.

The following may assist you to determine the sort of details required. Please advise any information you feel is relevant to the Skyrac Club Coaches on training nights or when you join the club.

1. Have you suffered any of the following:

· Fits, blackouts, or convulsions ?

· Asthma or severe hayfever ?

2. Are you allergic to any drugs ? (Paracetamol, aspirin, etc.)

3. Are you allergic to any animals/food stuffs ?

4. Do you suffer from travel sickness ?

5. Are you on any long term medication ?

6. Are there any other medical or nutrition factors, of which you believe we may need to be aware ?

7. Do you use any inhalers?

8. Can you please notify the Skyrac coaches if you wear orthotics in your training shoes? These need to be regularly monitored on a monthly basis.

West Yorkshire X Country Otley 2008

W Y XC Otley information WY XC 08

Below is a link to the google map showing the course.

Otley XC Map

A group of Skyrac Athletic Clubs track and field athletes will be making the short journey down to Sheffield this winter to the Indoor Training facilities at the EIS, Sheffield.

The Skyrac coaches will be joining ranks with Hallamshire Harriers to carry out sprints and middle distance track sessions to prepare the Skyrac athletes for the Indoor Track meetings to be held during November, December and January.

For further information on these indoor training sessions please contact amedley.yorkshireathletics@ntlworld.com

After our promotion to the 3rd Division of the Northern Track and Field League Skyrac Athletic Club have been drawn to compete against the following clubs next season -Spenborough, Wigan, Barrow, Pudsey and Bramley and Rossendale. The club will possibly have a home fixture at one of the local tracks. Details of this home fixture and other information on the Skyrac Athletic team competing in the Northern League can be obtained from amedley.yorkshireathletics@ntlworld.com

This winters McCains Cross Country Challenge series starts on Saturday 15th November at the Riverside Bowl, Gateshead International Stadium. The second fixture is to be held on Saturday 29th November at Sefton Park, Liverpool followed by the 3rd fixture on Saturday 3rd January at Greenmount College, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland followed by the 4th fixture on Saturday 14th February in London (venue to be confirmed) with the final fixture on Saturday 7th March at Wollaton Park, Nottingham.

Skyrac Athletic Club will be entering selected teams for these fixtures - if any athlete requires to be considered for these meetings will you please let the Skyrac coaches know by Tuesday 4th November 2008. For further information on the Cross Country Challenge please contact amedley.yorkshireathletics@ntlworld.com.

The event once again is set to gain TV coverage and will be broadcast on SKY TV. Skyrac Athletic Club will enter individuals if so desired.

LEEDS SCHOOLS CROSS COUNTRY FIXTURES 2008

Will all Skyrac young athletes who attend schools in the Leeds area please note the Leeds Schools Cross Country season starts very soon. If you wish to compete in these school races please let your school teacher know. The first Leeds Schools cross country race takes place on Saturday 4th October at Middleton Park, Leeds. The second fixture is at Leeds Grammar School, Alwoodley, North Leeds on Saturday 8th November. The third fixture is at Skyrac (Nunroyd Park, Yeadon) on Saturday 13th December - this race incorporates the Leeds Schools trials for the West Yorkshire Schools Cross Country Team

Skyrac Athletic Club Acknowledges Congratulatory Letters

Skyrac Athletic Club would like to acknowledge and say a big thank you for the many congratulatory letters, texts and emails received by the Skyrac coaches in their recent successful promotion to the 3rd Division of the Northern Track and Field League. The Skyrac club on its return to the Northern League after an absence of 5 years won promotion at its first attempt.

The club has received much congratulatory correspondence from many local supporters of the club, including many West Yorkshire clubs and from our friends from South Yorkshire at Rotherham Harriers, and Hallamshire Harriers Sheffield. The club has also received congratulations from England Athletics, England Athletics Yorkshire Region, also England Athletics South West. The club is honoured by the recent congratulations received by UK Athletics. The club is also honoured to receive correspondence from our contacts and friends from Northern Ireland Athletics.

The club is hoping to continue the success of its 2008 form through to the 2009 season.

SKYRAC AGM THURSDAY 23rd OCTOBER 2008

Will all Skyrac members please note that on THURSDAY 23rd OCTOBER all scheduled training sessions at Nunroyd Park will not take place because the clubs AGM will be taking place in the clubhouse at 7:30 p.m.

All members of the club are welcome to attend the AGM. If any members of the club would like any issues to be placed on the Agenda please let our Club Secretary have these in writing as soon as possible. Please forward to:

Vicky Walsh, 2 Canada Road, Rawdon, Leeds, LS19 6LR

If any members would like any further information on the clubs AGM please contact the Skyrac coaches and/or Senior Officials on our main training nights which are Tuesdays and Thursdays at Nunroyd Park

Northern Road Relays

The Northern Road Relays for Junior & Senior athletes takes place at Hartlepool on Saturday September 27th commencing at 1:00 p.m. For younger athletes in the age groups u13 to u17 male and female your Northern Road Relays takes place on Sunday 5th October 2008 at Croxteth Park, Liverpool.

Any Skyrac athletes who wish to compete in this event please contact your Skyrac coach for further information.

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British Milers Club

The British Milers Club are holding a residential, educational and training course which is open to all male and female athletes aged over 13 and under 20 plus their coaches at Irthlingborough, Northampton on Friday 7th to Sunday 9th November 2008. If anybody from the club wishes to attend this British Milers event please contact the Skyrac club on training nights. Registration and booking forms can be obtained on page 17 of Athletics Weekly September 4th Edition.

Will all Skyrac athletes please note the Cross Country season starts shortly.

The West Yorkshire Cross Country League Meetings start:

Sunday 12th October with the first race at Otley. The second fixture takes place at Skyrac (Nunroyd Park) on Sunday 26th October, the third fixture is at Wetherby on Saturday 15th November with the final fixture at Wakefield (Thornes Park) on Sunday 7th December.

The club will be entering teams in all age groups. If any athlete requires to compete for the club in these races it is your responsibility to inform the Skyrac club coaches on our main training nights.

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Yorkshire Cross Country Championships

For forward planning the Yorkshire Cross Country Championships takes place on Saturday 10th January 2009 at Rotherham. The club will be holding training sessions in December on the Rotherham course. For further information on these training sessions please contact amedley.yorkshireathletics@ntlworld.com.

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Indoor Races Winter 2008

Will all Skyrac track and field athletes please note that there are Indoor Meetings this winter at the Indoor Arena at the EIS, Sheffield. The first meeting takes place on Saturday 22nd November commencing at 12 noon. The second meeting takes place on Saturday 13th December also commencing at 12 noon.

Skyrac Athletic Club offers the opportunity for Skyrac athletes to compete in the Indoor Athletic season if they so desire. For further information on these meetings and further indoor meetings around the country please contact the Skyrac coaches on our training nights.

Skyrac Athletic Club can enter athletes for these meetings and arrange transportation.

Any Skyrac athletes who wish to compete on Tuesday September 2nd (evening) at Wigan in their Throws and Jumps meeting will you please contact the Skyrac coaches for further details.

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For Skyrac athletes who wish to compete at the City of York AC Open Meeting on Sunday September 7th will you please contact your Skyrac coaches for full information on this meeting.

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Any Skyrac athlete who wishes to compete at the Wakefield Open Track and Field Meeting on Sunday 21st September at Thornes Park, Wakefield will you please let the Skyrac coaches know on training nights.

As always Skyrac Athletic Club can arrange transportation on the day for any of the above meetings.

Will all Skyrac athletes please note the Yorkshire Road Relays which were due to take place on the Don Valley Road circuit at Sheffield have been cancelled.

The Yorkshire Road Relays will now take place at the following venues.

Saturday 27th September at Hartlepool will be the Snr Mens and Womens races which will be incorporated into the Northern Road Relays.The Mens distance will be 4miles with a team of 6 competitors to count and the Womens race will be over a distance of 4 miles with a team of 4 athletes to count.

On Saturday 5th October at Liverpool the Yorkshire Road Relays for athletes in the u13, u15 and u17 age groups will be incorporated into the Northern Road Relays. The u13 Boys and Girls will race over the 3K course, the u15 Boys and Girls will also be the 3k course with the u17 Men and Women competing over a 3.5k course. In all races the teams will consist of 3 athletes to count.

If you require further information on these new revised dates for the Yorkshire Road Relays please contact the Skyrac coaches on training nights. If you wish to compete for Skyrac at these races please enter your name on the noticeboard in the clubhouse.

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Track and Field League notifications 6th August 2008

On Saturday September 6th Skyrac Athletic Club will be entering teams in all age groups for the Yorkshire Road Relays to be held at Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield.

If you are interested and are available to compete in your age group for these fast road relay races and want to be part of the Skyrac team please put your name down on the team selection sheet on training nights or please contact the Skyrac coaches for further information.

On Bank Holiday Monday (25th August) there is an open Track and Field competition for all age groups being held at Quibell Park, Scunthorpe - starting at 11 a.m. Many athletes from Skyrac are competing at this meeting. If you require further information or transportation to this meeting please ask the Skyrac coaches on training nights.

On Tuesday 26th August there is an Open Meeting at Trafford Athletic Club, Manchester (Longford Park Stadium, Stretford) commencing at 6:30 p.m. with 3k races - followed by 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m and 300m for u17 Women. Also at this meeting there are BMC 800m and 1500m races commencing at 8 p.m.

If any Skyrac athlete requires transportation or further information please contact your British Milers Club representative at Skyrac - amedley.yorkshireathletics@ntlworld.com.

Track and Field League notifications 2nd August 2008

For the Skyrac athletes who are on holiday in the South West please note there are British Milers Club 800m races for Men and Women at the Exeter Athletic Club, Devon on Tuesday 26th August commencing at 8:15 p.m. Please enter via the normal channel or contact John Knowles on 01872 263541.

Track and Field League notifications 17th July 2008

The 4th and final Northern League fixture in the Track and Field league competition for skyrac athletes takes place at Witton Park, Blackburn on Sunday 2nd August. As the club currently lies in second position we anticipate a large turn out by Skyrac athletes, we are hoping to finish in the first two places to gain promotion. Will all Skyrac athletes please contact the Skyrac coaches and make it clear if you are available to compete and what events you would like to compete in.

If athletes require transportation to Blackburn can you please make contact with our fellow athletes and we will arrange a car sharing policy.

Further information can be obtained from amedley.yorkshireathletics@ntlworld.com.

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Will all Skyrac Track and Field athletes who compete in the Northern Track and Field League competition please note that we have been drawn in the Cup Competition to be held at Stanley Park, Blackpool on Sunday August 17th. The meeting starts with the field events at 11:15 a.m. and the Mens 10,000m is the first track event at midday. All Skyrac athletes who wish to compete at this meeting can you please let the Skyrac coaches know as soon as possible. Transportation to Blackpool will be arranged with your fellow athletes. Further information on this cup competition can be obtained from amedley.yorkshireathletics@ntlworld.com.

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Will all Skyrac athletes in the u17 and u15 age groups please note the England Athletics Track and Field Championships takes place on 9 & 10th August at Alexender Stadium, Birmingham. Entry forms can be collected from the Skyrac clubhouse on training nights. Entries close on 21st July - please note you must have achieved the entry standard to compete in these Championships. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Will all Skyrac Middle Distance athletes please note that there are BMC races at Jarrow on Monday 21st July. The events at Jarrow are Mens and Womens 1500m only.

There is also BMC races at Nottingham on Saturday 26th July which includes Mens and Womens 1 mile races and 5000m races.

Tuesday 29th July at Trafford, Manchester there are Mens and Womens 800m races, Mens 1500m races and a Womens 2000m Steeplechase. Saturday 2nd August at Coventry there are BMC Academy Young Athletes PB Classic meetings entry fees for BMC members will be Ł3, non-members Ł5. The events are mens and womens 800m, 1500m, 3000m, u20 mens 2000m steeplechase and an u17 womens 1500m steeplechase.

Monday 4th August at Jarrow there are BMC races Mens and Womens 800m

Tuesday 12th August at Trafford, Manchester there are Mens and Womens 800m and Mens 1500m races

If any Skyrac athlete wishes to compete in any of these races or requires transportation or further information please contact your British Milers Club representative at Skyrac - amedley.yorkshireathletics@ntlworld.com.

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Northern Track and Field League Blackburn The 4th and final Northern League fixture in the Track and Field league competition for skyrac athletes takes place at Witton Park, Blackburn on Sunday 2nd August. As the club currently lies in second position we anticipate a large turn out by Skyrac athletes, we are hoping to finish in the first two places to gain promotion. Will all Skyrac athletes please contact the Skyrac coaches and make it clear if you are available to compete and what events you would like to compete in. If athletes require transportation to Blackburn can you please make contact with our fellow athletes and we will arrange a car sharing policy. Further information can be obtained from amedley.yorkshireathletics@ntlworld.com.

Northern Track and Field League The 3rd fixture of the Northern Track and Field competition for athletes in the u17 age group and upwards takes place on Sunday 6th July commencing at 11:45 a.m. The venue is back at Chadderton, Nr Oldham, Lancashire this is where the first fixture took place. Skyrac Athletic Club requires a full team to attend to push for promotion. Skyrac athletes who require transportation please see the club coaches on training night. However, some athletes will be meeting at the BP Petrol station on Otley Road, just outside Leeds Carnegie at 10:00 a.m. Further information can be obtained from amedley.yorkshireathletics@ntlworld.com

West Yorkshire Track and Field League Will all Skyrac athletes who compete in the West Yorkshire Track and Field League competition please note the West Yorkshire Track and Field League Championships take place at Cleckheaton on Sunday 31st August 2008 commencing at 11:45a.m. You will require to enter these Championships on a separate entry form which can be found in your programme book. All entries must be forwarded to: 30 Tewit Green, Illingworth, Halifax, HX2 9SM, the closing date for entries is Monday 4th August. Please mark envelopes "West Yorkshire Track & Field Championships".

Skyrac athletes who require further information on these championships will you please see the Skyrac coaches on training nights.

Open Track and Field Meeting promoted by Barnsley Athletic Club Will all Skyrac athletes please note there is an Open Track and Field Meeting promoted by Barnsley Athletic Club on Sunday 13th July at the Dorothy Hyman Sports Centre, Cudworth commencing at 11 a.m. Age groups commencing with under 11 Boys/Girls up to and including u17 Men/Women. Entry fees will be Ł3 per event, these must be forwarded to: Barnsley AC, 52 Baslow Crescent, Dodworth, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 3SG - these must arrive no later than 2nd July 2008. For further information on all track and field events at this meeting please see the Skyrac coaches on training nights. Transportation can be arranged to this meeting.

Trafford Grand Prix and Medal Meeting On Tuesday 1st July Trafford Athletic Club, Manchester are holding their Grand Prix and Medal Meeting. These races will also include BMC 800m and 1500m. Any Skyrac athletes who wish to compete at this Track and Field Meeting - further information can be obtained from: amedley.yorkshireathletics@ntlworld.com. Transportation can be arranged to this meeting if required.

AVIVA National Track and Field Championships Any athlete from Skyrac Athletic Club who wishes to spectate at the AVIVA National Track and Field Championships incorporating the Team GB Olympic Selection Trials which are to be held at the Alexander Stadium, Birmingham on Friday 11th, Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July transportation can be arranged with fellow Skyrac members. However, tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets hotline number is: 08000 55 60 56 or www.ukathletics.net

Skyrac Athletic Club congratulate Charlotte James in achieving the English Schools qualifying time at the Northern Track and Field Championships held at Wigan this month when running 41.59secs in the u17 Women 300m race. The English Schools Championships will be held at Gateshead International Stadium in July where Charlotte will be supported by many of her Skyrac friends.

Several members of Skyrac AC are staying over at the Inn Keepers Lodge at Newcastle (Airport).

Making a two hour journey from Garforth to the North East on Monday 2nd June proved no problem for Skyracs middle distance athlete Hannah Seddon (first year Junior) to compete in the BMC 800m races at Jarrow. The journey was worthwhile when Hannah making her season debut at 800m as she set a PB of 2.20.2sec. Hannah will be competing for Skyrac around the country in other BMC races and is looking to run 2 mins 14 secs later this season.

BMC Academy Young Athlete PB Classics

This Saturday 7th June the BMC (British Milers Club) are holding their BMC Academy Young Athlete PB Classics. The meeting will be held at Trafford, Manchester the events for u15 and u17 age groups will be 800m and 1500m with an u17 Mens 1500m Steeplechase. Entry fee for BMC members Ł3, non members Ł5.

Any Skyrac young athletes requiring further information please contact your BMC member at Skyrac, amedley.yorkshireathletics@ntlworld.com.

2nd Northern Track and Field League fixture this Saturday 7th June

Skyrac AC 2nd fixture in the Northern Track and Field League competition will be held this Saturday 7th June hosted by Hyndburn AC at Wilson Playing Fields, Clayton-le-Moors, Accrington. All athletes to arrive no later than 11:30 a.m. Any Skyrac athletes requiring transportation please contact the club coaches on training nights. For those of you with Sat-Nav the post code is BB5 5SD

Please note that there is limited car parking facilities directly at the track, although we may be able to park some cars on the football pitches overlooking the track, please avoid parking on the access road to the track and the nearby housing estate.

Directions:

If you are traveling up the M61 or M6, join the M65 and travel EAST to Junction 7, signposted for Accrington.

At the bottom of the slip road take the first exit off the roundabout.

If you are traveling WEST down the M65 from Yorkshire, exit the M65 at junction 7 and at the roundabout at the bottom of the slip road, take the 3rd exit.

**On the road from the roundabout move onto the RH lane and turn right at the traffic lights onto the A678 (Blackburn Road), travel up to the traffic lights and turn left onto the A680 (Whalley/Accrington Road), travel along this road passing through the next set of traffic lights (Sparth House hotel is on your left and you will notice the start of a wooded area on your right, the track, Wilson Playing Fields, is behind this wooded area) turn right at the next opening (as the wooded area finishes) and the track and club house are on your right. There is limited car parking near to the club house.

If you are approaching from the M66, exit this near the end, at the junction signposted BLACKBURN and DARWEN, this takes you onto the A56 dual carriageway that bypasses Haslingden, stay on this to the roundabout at the end. At this roundabout take the second exit onto the dual carriage which bypasses Accrington, join the M65 at junction 8, travel West to Junction 7, take the 3rd exit off the roundabout and then follow instructions as above from **.

21 May 2008

Will all Skyrac athletes in the u23 and u20 age groups please note that the England Athletics Track and Field Championships takes place at Bedford International Stadium on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd June 2008. All entries must reach England Athletics Headquarters at Solihull by the 25th May 2008.

Entry forms can be down loaded from the England Athletic website http://www.englandathletics.org/events or please contact amedley.yorkshireathletics@ntlworld.com

20 May 2008

Skyrac will have a few athletes competing at the British Milers Club 800m races on Wednesday 28th May at Gateshead, Monday 2nd June at Jarrow and also Tuesday 3rd June at Trafford, Manchester.

Also on Tuesday June 17th there are British Milers Club 800m, 1500m and a Womens 3000m race at Trafford, Manchester commencing at 8 p.m.

Athletes from the u15 age group upwards who wish to compete please contact your British Milers Club member/coach at Skyrac - amedley.yorkshireathletics@ntlworld.com. Transportation can be arranged to these meetings.

Order of Events Saturday and Sunday

Order of Events Saturday

Order of Events Sunday

5 May 2008

Competing in the Cortland Classic Athletics Meeting in New York Skyracs Nick Howard came 4th in the Mens 800m in a time of 1 min 57.42 secs. Nick from Horsforth is competing in various athletic meetings in the USA with his Birmingham University Athletics team. Nick will be competing for the Skyrac club later in the season on his return.

Pick up Points for Skyrac athletes for first Northern League match

Skyrac have arranged 2 pick up points for athletes and officials to meet for the first Northern League match at Oldham on Sat 3rd May starting at 11:45 for field events

The first pick up point is Nunroyd Park, Yeadon meeting at the club house for 10:00 a.m. the second meeting is at 10:00 a.m. in the BP Petrol Station on Otley Road near Leeds Carnegie.

Will all athletes and officlas please confirm your travel arrangements with each other at the normal traiing venues. For further details please contact amedley.yorkshireathletics@ntlworld.com

21 April 2008

All Skyrac athletes who wish to enter the Northern Track and Field Champuionships to be held at Wigan on 24th and 25th May in the u15 and u17 age groups only - your entries need to be forwarded to the Northern Athletics office at Dewsbury by April 28th 2008. If you require entry forms please see the Skyrac coaches at the club house on Tuesdays and Thursdays, or for further information amedley.yorkshireathletics@ntlworld.com

16 April 2008

Travel directions for all Skyrac athletes, officials and supporters to the first Northern League Track and Field League Meeting at Oldham on Saturday 3rd May 2008.

RADCLYFFE SPORTS CENTRE, OLDHAM

The track is not actually in Oldham , but in Chadderton.

Go west along M62 to Junction 20; come off, and turn left on to A627M.

At the end of the motorway do not follow the signs to Oldham , but carry straight on along the A663 (Broadway), signposted Chadderton.

At first cross-roads (traffic-lights) turn right on to A669 ( Middleton Road ). About 300 yards down this turn left into Hunt Lane (pub, Hunt Lane Hotel , just opposite this turn). The track entrance is on the right, just round a sharp left-hand bend.

14 March 2008

Will all Skyrac young athletes please note that the Leeds Schools Trials for Track and Field Competition will be held at South Leeds Stadium on Wednesday May 14th 2008. Will you please let your school know which event you wish to enter and make sure they enter you.

The Bradford Schools trials will be held at Cleckheaton on Tuesday May 13th 2008 - Skyrac athletes please make sure that your school enters you.

It is up to you to make sure you are entered.

If any young Skyrac athlete requires the club to forward an email to your school to make sure you are entered please contact the club coaches as soon as possible or amedley.yorkshireathletics@ntlworld.com.

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Skyrac under 15 Girl Katie Seddon who broke her leg just after joining the club will have her pot taken off on or around April 24th. Katie then must rest her leg for a duration of 4 weeks prior to commencing a rehabilitation programme devised by the Skyrac club. However, young Katie has been spotted doing strength and conditioning work on her upper body with the Skyrac sprints squad. The club wishes Katie a speedy return to competitive athletics and Katie has set her competitive return for the start of the cross country season commencing in October.

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One of the Skyrac Athletic Clubs middle distance coaches attended the World Swimming Championships in Manchester and has brought back to the club 10 booklets on Healthy Eating which have been approved by the British Swimming Association, within the booklet there are 24 lessons on how to prepare and what to eat during a heavy training programme. If you require one of these booklets please ask for one when you come to the club house on Tuesday or Thursday.