Bexley Athletic Club

Southern men and women team results – great start !

Chris Harris — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:30:12 +0000

Bexley Triumphant in first Southern Men’s Meeting n- By Shaun Medlen, Team Captain

With a under strength squad, Bexley’s Senior Men team travelled down to Windsor for the season opener. Battling the elements, filling in the squad where need and strong opposition, the team managed to record their first victory, narrowly beating Windsor, Slough and Eton by 1 point.

The match started with a double win from former Welsh international Graham Holder and team captain Shaun Medlen in the A and B Hammer. This was followed by a win in the A Long Jump by Paul Slater, who also gain wins in the A Triple Jump, B 110m Hurdles and filled in for the 100m, High Jump and 4x100m, which gained him the Man of the Match award for the day. Wins were also gained from Chris Stanton in the A Shot Putt, A 110m Hurdles and B Discus; Joe Gunton in the B Javelin; Martin Jenner in the B 400m Hurdles; and Billy Somogyi in the B 1500m.

It was also a welcome return to action for Jamie Walker and Michael Hobson, with Jamie making his first appearance in 2 years in the A 1500m and Michael admirably filling in the B 200m for the team. A special mention must go to Glen Butler, who ran the B 100m to get a point, then ran a brilliant 5000m to come second!

Overall, the team performed brilliantly and, given there so many gaps in the team, to achieve a win was a fantastic start to the season. Well done lads!

Although a full report has been done, many congratulations to Bexley’s Senior Women team, who also won their first Southern Women’s League match as well. A great start all round!

Next match is Saturday 19^th May at Erith Stadium.

For more info about the club, please visit http://www.bexleyac.org.uk

Team Bexley medal haul at County Champs !

Chris Harris — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:32:12 +0000

Bexley AC won a fantastic 16 county titles at the Kent & Essex Champs.

U15M 3K Walk Luc Legon 16.41.2s, 100m Cameron Lyttle 11.68s.

U17M 100m & 200m Tommy Ramdhan 11.01s & 22.83s, 400m Luke Francis 51.16s, 1500m SC Ben Matthews 5.13.02s, PV (Kent) Charlie Jinks 3.70m, PV (Essex) Perry Osbourne 3.60m.

U17W PV Ailis McGovern 3.40m, SP Renique Joseph 8.45m

U20M 100m Omardo Anson 11.49s (11.44s in Heat), 200m & 400m Farren Morgan 22.14s & 50.12s, JT Joe Gunton 43.20m.

U20W HT Chloe Slater 42.20m.

SM HT Graham Holder 54.00m

Bexley AC also won 4 silver medals

U15W DT & JT Victoria Blincoe 23.90m & 19.48m

U20M 200m Omardo Anson 22.34s

SW HT Chloe Slater 40.25m

And to finish 5 Bronze medals

U15W SP Joanne Okusanya 9.12m

U17W DT Nicola Gregory 33.27m

U20W HJ Tobi Oniyitan 1.30m

SM 110mH Paul Slater 16.96s, HT Shaun Medlen 33.95m.
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Bexley AC Olympic Torch Bearers

Karen — Sat, 12 May 2012 13:29:46 +0000

Two Bexley AC members, Laura Crane and Dawn Saunders, have the privilege of being Olympic torch bearers in recognition of their voluntary work in the local community. Bexley AC wish them all the best in their “once in a lifetime” experience and are extremely proud to have them as Bexley AC members.

We will keep you posted on Laura and Dawn’s route so that you can cheer them on.

The Olympic Torch relay comes to Bexley on July 22 and there will be a an evening celebration in Danson Park. Tickets are free but a small postage charge will be made. You can order tickets through bexley.gov.uk/torch.

MASTERS LEAGUE – Canterbury 14 May

Karen — Sat, 12 May 2012 13:17:02 +0000

At the first match of the 2012 season held on Friday 27 April at Sutcliffe Park, women finished 5th (Division 1) and men 6th (Division 1). With thanks to everyone for their sterling efforts. We do need more women and men to compete, particularly at middle distance events. Please speak to me, Karen Winfield, or e-mail me (karen.winfield2@ntlworld.com) if you fancy joining the team.

The next Masters match is on Monday 14 May at Canterbury. The events and times are listed below. I look forward to seeing you there.

Women	Time	Men	Time

200m	6.45	200m	7.05
1500m (inc +60)	7.25	1500m (inc +60)	8.05
4×100 Relay	8.45	4×100 Relay	8.55
Shot Putt (inc +60)	6.45	Shot Putt (inc +60)	8.00
High Jump	8.00	High Jump	6.45
Javelin Throw	8.00	Javelin Throw	6.45

TIGERS TRAINING ON SUNDAY 20 MAY

Karen — Sat, 12 May 2012 12:41:31 +0000

SUNDAY 20 MAY – NO TIGERS TRAINING AT ERITH. TIGERS TRAINING WILL BE THE FUN RUN IN DANSON PARK

Tigers training on Sunday 20 May will be the Bexley Fun Run in Danson Park. There will not be Tigers training at Erith.

The Fun Run starts at 10am and costs £3.00 per runner. Tigers and their families should register on the day so be there at 9.30am to register and collect your number.

The registration desk is located at the rear of Danson stables, near the play park in Danson Park. Laura will be there so please look out for her!

Please note there is also a QuadKids Event taking place in Danson Park at 11.00am for 8-11 year olds. The cost is £3/£5 per athlete (depending on whether you enter in advance.

Information on both events is on the main page of the website.

Olympic and Paralympic Kit Carriers

Chris Harris — Wed, 09 May 2012 19:45:45 +0000

A test event was held at the olympic stadium in Stratford over the weekend of the 5th & 6th of May with the British Universities and College athletics championships taking place. This gave some of our kit carriers a chance to practice in advance of their duties at the forthcoming Olympics. By all accounts it was a success…although very cold and wet !

Our Paralympic young games maker team also had their training and test event 7th and 8th May. They were trained as a ‘tie down team’ and also worked behind the scenes. It was very tiring but very exciting and rewarding.

Below are pictures of the kit carriers.

Ashford – Kent Young Athletes League – Loads of newbies doing well

Kevin — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:09:30 +0000

On the 15th April we competed in our first league match at the Julie Rose Stadium in Ashford. With many youngsters putting on the orange vest for the first time. Being the first event of the season and a revised league with even more teams, we expected a busy madness for the first couple of hours and we certainly got it. I’ve put the report in age group order, mentioning who competed Highlighting only very notable performances, so please don’t disappointed if I don’t go into detail – But we are all proud of you. The full results can be found at www.kcaa.org.uk/ the county web site.
Under 13’s Girls, after last year when we usually only had 1 competing, today we had 4 young ladies. Emily Johnson, Marianne Bullen, Annabel Field & Eliza Lawrence were up for anything
Under 15 Girls, this was our strongest most experienced team, Abi Alagbaiye, Katie Butterworth, Kerri Johnson, Harley Wooler, Olivia Bailey, Monika Faulkner, Eleanor Winch, Victoria Blincoe and making her debut from OZ Madeleine Vaz. Notably Joanne Okusanya (Grade 2 in the 100m in 12.98 & G3 in the Shot)
Under 13 boys, like the girls in this age group a young team Dan Walton, Jason Okusanya, Ayo Olagbaiye Robert Lawrence, Dan Walton & Ozzie Jeremy Vaz
Under 15 boys, missing a couple with injuries but Harry Jarvis, Okiki Olugunna, Luc Legon, Joshu Masters, & Cameron Lyttle( grade 3 100m in 12.00) dead. done us well.
So well done to a very young team overall (2/3 off our athletes in the lower half of their age brackets) the sprit was suburb and all those there was impressed by our team, with both our teams in div 1, the future is looking very bright but we do need everyone to compete.
Thanks to fellow team managers Tony Garrett & Ellen Brown and to all parents who helped & all the officials at the Kent league. Our next match for under 13’s & 15’s is
National Young Athletics League 6th May Home at Erith
National Young Athletics League 20th May Home at Sutcliffe Park – Eltham
Kent League 4th June at Norman Park, Bromley (Monday)
National Young Athletics League 17th June at Walthamstow
Kent League 1st July Home at Erith
Good luck and see you there Kevin Winch

Ashford Kent league details for under 13′s & 15′s April 15th

Kevin — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 20:39:45 +0000

Please see below, details of the Kent league meeting at Ashford – please see Kevin Winch, Tony Garrett or Ellen Brown

Kent Young Athletes League – Bexley AC
All under 13’s & 15’s Bexley AC needs you
If you are new to athletics or not, we you need to compete for the club in the Kent Young Athletics League. There are 3 matches and our first is at ASHFORD –Julie Rose stadium on Sunday 15th April.
For this one only, we will be taking a coach that will leave avenue road at 10.00, cost is £5 per seat, and parents are more than welcome. The actual competing commences at 12.30 and we should finish by approx. 5pm, so the coach will return home by about. 6pm.
How do we get picked (well you don’t if you are under 13 or 15, you’re in the team, please speak to one of the team managers & your coach)
What do I compete in, (well it depends on how big a team but it should be what you wish to compete in or close to, but as a team we need to fill as much of the different events as possible, so the team managers would love you try something else – a challenge !)
What do I need (a Bexley running top – it can be purchased from behind the clubhouse counter & off course suitable clothing inc black shorts & footwear (spikes if you have them)
What else should I bring? Drinks and food, & suitable clothing – watch the weather -sunblock or warm tops etc.
Other matches – Monday 4th June at Norman Park, Bromley, and Sunday 1st July at our track ERITH –
Who are the Kent young athlete league, team managers, – Tony Garret, Ellen Brown & Kevin Winch(under 13’s and 15’s also compete in the national Young athletes league – dates tbc but we have different team mangers for this league

15th April – For Ashford only, this is a very restricted meeting – events wise. & unfortunately it’s possible we will not be able to please everyone in an event of their choice, please bear with us, normal services resumes for the next match

Club Champs 1st April 2012

Chris Harris — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:46:59 +0000

From Tony Garrett -
I wish to thank every one of the athletes, officials, and all who helped, to make the Club Champs on Sunday a successful competition ; it was nice also to have the sunshine !

The results will be on display at the track as soon as possible and on the clubs web site.

If you have any comments on this way of running the club championships I would be pleased to hear them.

e mail– tony.garrett2@sky.com

Kent Young Athletes League – Info

Kevin — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 17:45:58 +0000

Dear All

We have three dates for the Kent Young Athlete’s league, the first is at Ashford on the 15th April, 2nd at Norman Park on the 4th June & the final at home on the 1st July.
This year 3 of us are running the teams again myself, & Tony Garret and Ellen Brown.
We hope to get not just the best teams out (Girls & Boys are both in Div 1) but get all our youngsters involved in wearing the orange vest, developing a great team sprit and building the confidence of these boys and girls (our future). Who can compete? well every under 13 & 15 who are club members -we need you all.

I hope to give out info in the next few days about times etc, but we would appreciate if all coach’s prime their under 13′s & 15′s athletes to compete on the 15th and let us know who is available and what they wish to do.

Full event details are on the Kent web site www.kcaa.org.uk/

We will book a coach just for this match (Ashford) . It will be £5 a seat – times at present 10.00 in the normal place. Parents are most welcome, reminder that athletes will need food and drink and suitable clothing/footwear, plus the Bexley running vest with black shorts. (our Orange vest can be purchased at the club) help from officals and coaches on this day greatfully accepted.
Don’t forget to campain for that sixth olympic ring (ORANGE)
best wishes

Kevin Winch