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Presentation Sept 2007

Skyrac Track & Field Presention Octber 11th 2007

Top Great Britain athlete praises Skyrac Athletic Club

Martyn Bernard, Great Britains top High Jumper, a Silver Medalist at the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne clearing a height of 2.26m, was Guest of Honour at the Skyrac Athletic Club awards night held at the clubhouse, Nunroyd Park, Yeadon on Friday night. Martyn competed in the recent IAAF World Championships in Osaka and is also hoping to go to the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.

Martyn congratulated the athletes, coaches and volunteers with the progress they have made during the recent track and field season. Martyn stated "It is encouraging to see so many young athletes supported and progressing within the sport and also congratulated the club on their fantastic achievements this season, it was especially pleasing to see so many Skyrac athletes in the rankings." Martyn also wished the club continuing success for the indoor season - where for the first time Skyrac will be contesting honours. Martyn was pleased to see the club working with the local community and playing a vital role in the long term development of local young athletes.

Martyn himself started out as a distance runner, but in 2001, made his national and international debut as a high jumper, winning the English Schools' and the u17 AAA's titles with a best of 2.06m

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Trophies 2007

Skyrac Award Winners 2006 season presented March 9th 2007

The Skyrac Annual Presentation Evening saw a good turnout of the 2006 seasons prizewinners.

Gordon Agar our head coach kept us entertained by his short stories on why each prize was awarded. These seemed to go down very well, it made for a light hearted evening. After the prize giving was a lovely buffet and a Disco. This kept every one happy until it was time to go home.

Cross Country
U 14 G: Harriet Middlebrough
Jnr-Snr G: Lisa Petts

U 14 B: Michael Hinchcliffe
Jnr-Snr B: John Middlebrough

Technical Events
Female: Abbi Hewwitt

Round Table Shield
Rebbecca Harrison

Jack Crook Award
Maria Harrison

Points Winners
Female: Laura Griggs
Male: Adam Brook

Golden Girl/Boy
Female: Jaye Riley
Male: Adam Brook

Best Newcomer
Female: Charlotte James
Male: Michael Hinchcliffe

Derek Emsley Fell Championship
1st: Graham Breeze
2nd: Martin Farrar
3rd: Bob Pritchard
Snail: Duncan Asquith

Road-Trail Championship
1st Female: Helen Wade
2nd Female: Clare Jones
3rd Female: Lisa Petts

1st Male: Frank Glass
2nd Male: Peter Wade
3rd Male: Guy Good

Club Cross Country Barton 2007
U11 Girl
1st: Elizabeth Ritchens
2nd: Emily Middlebrough

U13 Girl
1st: Harriet Middlebrough
2nd: Jaye Riley
3rd: Kate Walsh

U15 Girl
1st: Rebecca Harrison
2nd: Bethany Harrison
3rd: Rochelle Bullock

Jnr-Snr Female
1st: Laura Kirk

Jnr Male
1st: Nick Howard
2nd: Chris Thornton

Snr Male
1st: Frank Glass
2nd: Guy Good
3rd: Bob Pritchard

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Presentation Sept 2006

Skyrac Track & Field Presention September 22nd 2006

Sam Ellis, Great Britain 800 metres Bronze Medalist in last months European Althletics Championships was Guest of Honour at the Skyrac Athletic Club awards night held at the clubhouse, Nunroyd Park, Yeadon on friday night.

Sam is pictured with the clubs younger talented "Stars of the Future" and congratulated the althletes, coaches and volunteers with the progress they have made during the recent track and field season. Sam stated "It was encouraging to see so many young athletes supported and progressing within the sport and congratulated the club on it's achivements and wished the club equal success during the forthcoming crosscountry season." Sam also was pleased to see the club playing a vital role in the long term development of local young athletes.

Skyrac Athletic Club attracts promising althletes from schools around the Bradford, North Leeds, Wharfedale and the Airborough districts. Skyrac compete in the UK Athletics Young Athletes League around the country and have had an excellent season with athletes achieving grades 2 and 3 in various events

All promising junior athletes are invited to train with the club on Tuesdays and Thursdays 7.30pm from the clubhouse, Nunroyd Park, Yeadon.



Picture of presentation September 2006





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Trophies 2005

Skyrac Award Winners 2005 Presented February 10th 2006

The Skyrac Annual Presentation Evening saw a good turnout of the 2005 prizewinners.

Everyone at Skyrac was particularly delighted that Jill Emsley was able to attend the Presentation Evening where the awards for the Derek Emsley Memorial Trophy were given to Martin Farrar and Graham Breeze (Joint Winners) with Rob Weston in 3rd place. The "Snail" award, commissioned from Bentham Pottery, was awarded to Duncan Asquith.

The evening was rounded off with a buffet and a lively Disco which kept the dance floor busy for most of the evening.

np=not present

Cross Country
U 14 G: Harriet Middlebrorough
O 14 G: Stephanie Houghton (np)

U 14 B: James Common (np)
O14 B: Nick Howard (np)

Technical Events
Female: Rebecca Brennan

Round Table Shield
Lisa Petts (ne Dent)

Jack Crook Award
Peter Rawnsley

Points Winners
Female: Amy Haley
Male: Adam Brook (np)

Golden Girl/Boy
Female: Laura Griggs
Male: William Harrison (np)

Best Newcomer
U/11 Girl: Alicia Jeavons
U/11 Boy: Andrew Cockroft

Junior Best Newcomers Award (Certificate)
Jake Hanson

Derek Emsley Fell Championship
1st: Martin Farrar/ Graham Breeze
3rd: Rob Weston
Snail: Duncan Asquith

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Trophies 2004

Skyrac Award Winners 2004 Presented February 25th 2005
NP=not present

Learning Disability
Female: not awarded
Male: Graham Dunham

Cross Country
U 14 G: Rebecca Harrison
O 14 G: Lisa Dent (NP)

U 14 B: Lewis Chistoforou (no longer member)
O14 B: Ian Clarke

Technical Events
Female: Emma Smith (NP)
Male: David Rhodes (NP)


Round Table Shield
Laura Kirk

Jack Crook Award
June Kirk

Points Winners
Latoyia Maynard (girls) (no longer member)
Jack Murray (boys) (no longer member)

Golden Girl/Boy
Female: Lindsey Clarke
Male: Joel Riley

Junior Best Newcomers Award (Certificate)
Harriet Middleborough (U11 Girl)
Jamie Common(U11 Boy)

Derek Emsley Fell Championship
Martin Farrar

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Trophies 2003

Skyrac Award Winners 2003

Learning Disability
Shanelle Smith
Graham Dunham

Cross Country
U 14 G Laura Griggs
O 14 G Anne Connolly

U 14 B Jason Blac
O14 B Joel Riley

Technical Events
Amy Howard (Multi) (NB now left Skyrac)
Nicola Jackson (NB now left Skyrac)
Alex Merrill (Miss)

Round Table Shield
Laura Kirk

Jack Crook Award
Neil Clayton

Points Winners
Jack Murray (boys)
Laura Griggs (girls)

Golden Boy/Girl
Nick Howard
Lucy Foxhall

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