We are on the Countdown to the UK Final – just 6 more days to go before we welcome the victorious Under 13 Teams (and individuals) from across the Regional events on Saturday to Sportcity, Manchester.
Under 15s will have their chance to take the UK Final title home on the Sunday.
More information can be found here – http://www.sportshall.org/home/club-2/uk-championships/uk-final
Please keep in touch with us across the weekend via our live Twitter feed from @UKFinal including #UKFinal
The first event of the UK World Marathon Challenge 2013 took place today at Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow. Three teams took part, two from Kelvinside Academy and one from St Andrew’s School. Mike Summers from Save the Children said ‘It was a fantastic event, very exciting to see Kelvinside 1 setting a new Celtic Record, beating the Marathon World Record and to witness two very respectable performances from St Andrews and Kelvinside 2’.
British Team & 800m world semi finalist Laura Muir was also on site to encourage the competitors and present some well earned medals.
Event organiser George Bunner said that all the teams tried exceptionally hard and he really enjoyed the day, he also complimented the teachers from both schools noting how well organised they were and offered a big thanks to Save The Children and Scottish Athletics for all their support. Neil Mathers from Save the Children Scotland and Liz Francis from Scottish Athletics were both on site to support the teams.
The Final Results:
World Marathon Challenge results Glasgow
The full results with checkpoint times can be viewed at www.competitioncentre.net
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Sportshall are proud partners for the AAAs Tom Pink Relays
Tom Pink Relays and Field Events Challenge
In 2007 the AAA (Amateur Athletic Association) received a generous bequest from the late Alice and Lewis Pink, to fund children’s activities in memory of their son who was tragically killed in an accident in the early 1970’s. After discussions with the Pink family, the AAA agreed to use the money to fund a series of children’s events in support of and leading up to the 2012 Olympic Games in London. The event is supported by England Athletics and local Athletics Associations.
Relay races include trying to beat the times of some of our great distance runners with “Keeping up with Paula”, “Chasing Kelly” and “Chasing Steve” and on the field, Sportshall activities such as weight throw for height, caber toss, shot put, standing log and triple jump, highland steps and soft javelin are performed.
The Amateur Athletic Association believes the Tom Pink Relays provide a very important introduction for our youngsters to be involved in competition at an early stage of their lives. The Tom Pink initiative, now in its fifth season, has brought much fun and enjoyment already to over 4,000 children and the popularity of the event goes from strength to strength.
Any clubs interested in finding out more about future Tom Pink Relay events please contact George Bunner on 01928 732228 or George@teamathletics.net
“The World Marathon Challenge is a brilliant opportunity to show children just how much fun running can be,
while raising money for a hugely important cause.”
PATRICK MAKAU
World record time: 2:03:38
“World Marathon Challenge gives children a chance to show their solidarity with children who face a daily struggle to survive. Good luck to all the children taking part in the World Marathon Challenge for Save the Children.”
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George Bunner, founder of Sportshall Athletics, shares his memories of Jean Pickering, whose funeral takes place today.http://goo.gl/c9kUsc
I would like to pay tribute to our dear friend Jean who in addition to her untiring work for the Ron Pickering Memorial Fund has given such loving service to Sportshall Athletics.Uggs Black Friday Deals
The best athletes aged 11 to 14 who have competed in Sportshall Athletics events across the country came together for the UK final at Birmingham’s NEC on Sunday April 7th.
After GB & NI international heptathlete Jade Surman and GB & NI hurdler James Gladman, both former Sportshall participants, kicked off the day with an inspiring talk, hundreds of under 13 and under 15 athletes competed in a variety of athletics events to score points for counties from around the UK.Cheap Uggs Wholesale
The under 13 girls event was won by Hampshire with a score of 1119, seven points clear of runners up Birmingham, while Greater Manchester were just a further point back. Hertfordshire were more comfortable winners of the under 13 boys category with 1166 points ahead of Avon with 1116 points and Tyne and Wear with 1044 points.
In the under 15 girls age group, a score of 1176 was enough for Norfolk to clinch victory ahead of Tyne and Wear and Birmingham. Phoebe White from Birmingham was the individual winner just two points ahead of Olivia Brough of Tyne and Wear with Jade Simson taking third.
Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan amassed a score of 1230 to narrowly defeat Norfolk by just three points in the under 15 boys category, Surrey placed third. Norfolk did have the individual all rounder winner though as Jack Deardon scored 284 points to defeat Kristian Jones (Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan) who was second and his Norfolk teammate Thomas Lake who was third.
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YOUNG ATHLETES: From Hambleton Primary School are Nathan Gelder, Alfie Robinson and James Roberts.
FIGHTING fit pupils from five primary schools in the Selby district pitted their skills against each during the Selby cluster Sportshall athletics competition.
The event took place on Friday November 23 at Selby High School, with Thorpe Willoughby, Wistow, Selby County Primary, Barwic Parade and Hambleton Primary Schools taking part2013 Nike Air Max Cheap Hot sale.
There were 12 events in total. Six track and six field events. To begin with the Selby High School year nine students and teachers started doing warm-ups with the children. As soon as everyone was warmed up they got on with the games.
In fifth place was Thorpe Willoughby with 106 points, fourth Wistow – 122 points, third was Selby County Primary School with 134 points and in second place Barwic Parade with 146 points. In first place was Hambleton with 208 points with an event organiser saying: “The event was a phenomenal success.Buy Discont Nike Air Max 2014”
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The sessions prepare the children for the competition pathway as well as rewarding their individual performance and improvement in the form of badges and certificates.
The programme also helps to identify gifted and talented children, enables schools to compete virtually against other schools all over the UK and can support fitness monitoring within the school and in a broader context.
The 30 pupils who scored the most combined points in balance step, long jump, high-stepper, chest push and speed bounce were due to represent their school in a level 2 competition, against other schools from Ipswich and South Suffolk, at Westbourne Community College, todayCheap Nike Air Max 2013 Sale.
Sportshall development officer Adam Burgess said: “The day was a great success and enjoyed by all.”
