Under 11 Fun in Athletics W. Midlands Regional event at Coventry Sports and Leisure Centre on 25th January. The following Under 11 athletes from Shrewsbury AC represented Shropshire - Lauren Rickard, Charlotte Edwards, Ellie Ferguson, Sally Joyce, Luke Howes, Alex Wetton and James Woollam.
Under 13/Under 15 W. Midlands Regional Sportshall Finals at Perdiswell Leisure Centre, Worcester on 1st February.
Lucy Freeman and Fae Lester represented Shropshire in the Under 15 Girls All Rounder competition and helped their team to finish in a superb 2nd place overall behind winners Birmingham.
Well done to all Shrewsbury Athletes selected for Shropshire.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Shropshire Sportshall League Review
For the first time in a number of years Shrewsbury AC were able to put out teams of Under 11s and some Under 13 and Under 15 athletes to compete in the Shropshire Sportshall League - a competition held over 4 league meetings during the winter season and involving all the clubs in Shropshire.
Both the Under 11 Girls and Boys competed extremely well to give the other clubs some strong opposition and there were some outstanding individual performances. Going into the final league meeting at Oswestry on 8th February things couldn't have been closer in the Under 11 Girls competition with Shrewsbury, Oswestry and Telford all in with a chance of winning the overall team trophy.
But a magnificent team performance from the Shrewsbury girls - Charlotte Edwards, Holly Shaw, Jordan Hall, Ellie Ferguson, Lauren Rickard and Sally Joyce, saw them win overall on the day with 85 points - ahead of Oswestry 75 points and Telford 59 points. This was enough to take the Under 11 Girls team trophy with 15.5 league points, beating Telford into 2nd place with 15 league points and Oswestry 3rd with 14.5 league points.
The Shrewsbury Under 11 Boys and Under 15 Girls teams finished in 3rd place overall with the Under 13 Girls and Boys in 5th place overall.
In the overall Team competition Shrewsbury finished third, behind Telford and Oswestry.
Very pleasing results and great support and enthusiasm from all the young athletes.
A BIG thank you to Kathy and Ian B for their coaching and support.
Both the Under 11 Girls and Boys competed extremely well to give the other clubs some strong opposition and there were some outstanding individual performances. Going into the final league meeting at Oswestry on 8th February things couldn't have been closer in the Under 11 Girls competition with Shrewsbury, Oswestry and Telford all in with a chance of winning the overall team trophy.
But a magnificent team performance from the Shrewsbury girls - Charlotte Edwards, Holly Shaw, Jordan Hall, Ellie Ferguson, Lauren Rickard and Sally Joyce, saw them win overall on the day with 85 points - ahead of Oswestry 75 points and Telford 59 points. This was enough to take the Under 11 Girls team trophy with 15.5 league points, beating Telford into 2nd place with 15 league points and Oswestry 3rd with 14.5 league points.
The Shrewsbury Under 11 Boys and Under 15 Girls teams finished in 3rd place overall with the Under 13 Girls and Boys in 5th place overall.
In the overall Team competition Shrewsbury finished third, behind Telford and Oswestry.
Very pleasing results and great support and enthusiasm from all the young athletes.
A BIG thank you to Kathy and Ian B for their coaching and support.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Midland Indoors Review
Birmingham Games 31st Jan/ 1st Feb
Senior Men
Andy Jones
Long Jump 7.04m 4th
60m 7.07s 6th Semi Final (2nd Heats)
Senior Women
Claire Burgoyne
200m 25.28s 3rd Heat
Midland Championships 7th & 8th Feb
Shrewsbury had 7 athletes at the Midland Indoor Championships, coming home with 2 bronze medals.
Senior Men
Andy Jones
Long Jump 6.90m 4th
Jason Green
Pole Vault 3.60m 3rd
U20 Men
Tom Rowlands
200m 25.22s 5th Heats
Senior Women
Jo Brooke
200m 27.62s 5th Final (3rd Heats)
Claire Burgoyne
400m 55.04s 3rd Final (1st Heats)
Emma Pullen
400m 56.42s 5th Final (2nd Heats)
U20 Women
Zoe Green
Shot Putt 7.32m 4th Final
Senior Men
Andy Jones
Long Jump 7.04m 4th
60m 7.07s 6th Semi Final (2nd Heats)
Senior Women
Claire Burgoyne
200m 25.28s 3rd Heat
Midland Championships 7th & 8th Feb
Shrewsbury had 7 athletes at the Midland Indoor Championships, coming home with 2 bronze medals.
Senior Men
Andy Jones
Long Jump 6.90m 4th
Jason Green
Pole Vault 3.60m 3rd
U20 Men
Tom Rowlands
200m 25.22s 5th Heats
Senior Women
Jo Brooke
200m 27.62s 5th Final (3rd Heats)
Claire Burgoyne
400m 55.04s 3rd Final (1st Heats)
Emma Pullen
400m 56.42s 5th Final (2nd Heats)
U20 Women
Zoe Green
Shot Putt 7.32m 4th Final
Monday, February 9, 2009
Silverware Haul for Shrewsbury AC
The clubs recent & continued success over the Cross Country season has been rewarded by a haul of team & individual silverware after the North Wales X Country League finale last weekend.
Pictured with the Veterans Team Shield and Mens Senior Trophy is club captain Graham Jones, whose efforts in transforming the teams success was recognised by the League organisers who presented him the Bebbington Trophy.
Club legend Evan Williams is pictured with his Over 70s 3rd prize, and Anna Bartlett with her 3rd overall and 2nd in V35 trophies.
North Wales Cross Country League - Oswestry
It was a trophy bonanza for Shrewsbury Athletic Club following the last fixture of the North Wales Cross Country League at Oswestry on Saturday. The triumphant squad returned to the County town with an impresive collection of team and individual awards having successfully retained their 2007/08 senior mens title.
Although in a strong position to win the League before the last race, there was nevertheless a large turnout, spearheaded by England International Mike James. James, who had finally shaken off a chest infection, stormed to 3rd place, behind Chris Davies of Telford Athletic Club and Richard Roberts of Eyryi. Despite the absence of Ian Coupland and Dom Kirby through injury, the team rose to the occasion, with Duncan Beales, consistent once again in 20th place, then the welcome return of Andy Yapp in 23rd, with Kevin Francis edging out club captain Graham Jones in 25th and 26th places and Juan Castillo completing the team scorers in 34th.
Anna Bartlett narrowly missed out on achieving her highest placing, holding on to 2nd place in the Ladies' Race before being overtaken just before the finish.
The end result was a hatfull of awards. The club achieved 1st Team Trophies in the Senior Men And Men's Veteran categories and individual titles for Kevin Francis and Graham Jones in the highly competitive over 40 and over 50 categories respectively. Series prizes were also awarded to Anna Bartlett, 3rd in the Ladies'category and 2nd in the Over 35 Vets, Evan Williams, 3rd in the Over 70 Veterans, and Duncan Beales 2nd in the Over 45 category.
Most fitting was the special achievement award, the Bebbington Trophy, presented to Graham Jones, the Club's highly regarded and long serving captain. Jones' received the honour for his leadership and enthusiasm that has reversed the fortunes of the seniors' section of a club that recently celebrated it's silver anniversary. Jones has guided a dwindling team through a worrying period of low membership and achievement and built a highly successful squad of senior athletes capable of competing with the region's best. Attaining back to back cross country titles in the strong North Wales League is testament to Jones' dedication and popularity amongst his team mates. The seniors section now boasts its highest ever numbers with training tailored to cater for athletes of all abilities.
Results:
3 Mike James, 20 Duncan Beales, 23 Andy Yapp, 25 Kevin Francis, 26 Graham Jones, 34 Juan Castillo, 40 Steve Waters, 57 Steve Hatton, 66 Chris Wakeman, 86 Andy Beeston, 110 Ben Nash, 112 Duncan Rose, 120 ,Adam Stockwell, 124 Derek Owen, 125 Steve Oliver
Ladies Results: 3 Anna Bartlett 84 Sheila Richards
Photos of the days action can be found by following the link on the right of the webpage.>>
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