Warwickshire County Athletics Association

“The Bear” – may 2006

Issue 4/06

1 TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2006

Those attending will surely confirm that this year’s two day event was very well staged by Leamington C & A C, and thanks are extended to them.

We didn’t see much sun, but generally we escaped the rain and there was plenty of good competition especially amongst the young athletes. Although Leicestershire numbers were down the virtues of joint competition again were much in evidence.

To those Senior competitors NOT at Leamington …..why? You would have enhanced the meeting further.

TROPHY WINNERS

CORONATION CUP…

1500m Senior Men……JAMES GRIGGS (Coventry Godiva) (2005 -Holder)

JACK HARTLEY AWARD…

Outstanding Senior...JAMES WALSH (Leeds City) 5000m

WARWICK VASE

1 COVENTRY GODIVA HARRIERS 495 Points

2 RUGBY & NORTHAMPTON 474 Points

3 BIRCHFIELD HARRIERS 424 Points

Fuller details will be posted on our website….(www.warwickshirecountyaa.co.uk)

2. SENIOR UK CAU CHAMPIONSHIPS, BEDFORD 28^th & 29^th MAY

Selections are being confirmed (see website), and hopefully we’ll field a large team of varying experience, even improving on last year’s showing (over 50% in first six).

Our good wishes to them.

3. YOUNG ATHLETES, INTER COUNTY, DERBY SATURDAY 9^th SEPTEMBER

John NASH (01926 421563) is already assembling information to build strong Under 13, Under 15 teams. Please keep him in the picture so we again show our potential.

4. WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY A A ROAD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2006

We have already had the Stratford Half Marathon and next is the Northbrook 10k (Sunday 4^th June). Followed by the Coventry Mid-Summer 5 miles.(Re-arranged to 18^th June)

Fuller Road Information in the next ‘The bear’, but please, athletes, when entering clearly indicate if you are eligible for County medals.

6. GRANT APPLICATIONS, COOPERATION BETWEEN CLUBS, AGENCIES

The Association’s Officers wish to make best use of available resources via teamwork, and there is a desire to spend money to help take the sport forward.

- At Leamington did you see the new small marquee? Purchased for County events and the clubs.

- Have you seen Bill ADCOCKS’ splendid little Coventry Godiva Harriers Members’ Handbook, and Bill would be happy to offer appropriate templates to other interested persons/clubs.

Let’s keep in touch with one another and move forward together.

7. DEVELOPMENT:

Development Group: - NUNEATON HARRIERS HEADQUARTERS– Wednesday 24^th MAY 2006 @ 7.00pm.

NEXT ‘BEAR’ - EARLY JULY (www.warwickshirecountyaa.co.uk)