Bexley Athletic Club

Kent Cross Country league – Somerhill School – Oct 23rd

2^nd match and again some magic performances from those in Orange. We were missing some faces from Sparrows Den but many a new face added to the Mudlarks

Star of the day again was Beth Armstrong with a 3^rd place in the under 17 women, Billy Somoygi a 5th & Ellen Newark a 6^th. Team of the day was the under 13 boys with two debutants led home by the highly experienced just turned 12 Harry Jarvis with two new boys, plus the under 17 boys with 3rd.

Under 13 girls, this looks like a tough competition this year and we didn’t get a team out this week, though fine run by Victoria Blincoe in 22nd followed by Eleanor Winch who was involved in a very long sprint with another to the finish

Under 15 girls good to get a team out as mentioned usual good form Ellen with a another fine 6^th, followed Sarah Gates & Maria Eremionkhale – This was Sarah’s debut who claimed a she passed us on the way to the line that she was enjoying herself (quite mad)

Under 17 girls’, Beth was involved in a tough three way race and just dropped off towards the end. But to still, managed a fantastic 3^rd over this stamina sapping course.

Senior women, well we were thought we were missing the stars, but still a team result with Juliete Hoareau, Madeleine Baxter, Laura Crane, and The Sea of orange was complete with Beth, Geraldine, Sue, Tracey & Wendy. Finishing well all far from the back than these young ladies claimed they were going to finish.

Under 13 boy’s, got us the best team result with 3^rd, Harry Jarvis another fine result with 13^th, he followed by our two debutants Lewis Caiels, & the not fazed at all Mitchell Horne, and unfortunately Luc Legon attempted to run but not yet over his injury from Sparrows Den

Under 15 boys, 5^th for this team in this very competitive division. It was unfortunate that Nick Armstrong had to pull out with a hamstring. Billy Somoygi was a very fine 5^th complete club coloured hand band. Andre Stone improved to 15th another fine performance. Not that far down was Joseph O’Hara just piping Luck Francis & Samm Crane

Under 17 boy’s, done well again but the gremlins struck with both Charles Winch & Joe Gunton having to pull out. Fierce completion amongst the boys had Lewis Elsey top dog this week at 16th, Adam Willis was close behind with 17th, and the Tom Wright 22then Nick Faulkner another fine team result of 3^rd.

Under 20, Oliver O’Brien made his debut for us the year and not as rusty as he claimed & done very well with a 5th

Senior Men, What use to be a complete vet’s team now has several whippersnappers, and again another fine team result of 9th. Again Jon Armstrong led Hari Faulkner, Tom Clench & Martin Jenner, as our first four. We were missing a few off our faster runners from the previous match but we still managed 18 runners (What an orange sea it will be if we all turned up)

So well done everyone, we again I think we won the most noisy supporters trophy with my own personnel thanks. Our next race is on the 13^th November and is the one we host. So please we will be looking for help in marshalling and setting up. There are no senior men for this one race so please come along and encourage our fine runners. Please look out for notices at the club or see Ellen Brown, Peter Griffiths or myself Kevin Winch for details

For full results log on to www.kcaa.org.uk & follow the links on the Dartford Harriers web

Kevin Winch

Bexley Athletic Club Cross Country

Mudlarks

Dear All (Venue UPDATE)

Here is an update on our Cross Country fixtures, a couple changes. I’ve dropped the National relays at Mansfield as it was always very unlikely we will have a team. The Kent Vets now have a venue of Rose Hill School (unfortunately the Southern vets are the same day in Biggleswade, much earlier than normal).
But what does look a promising event is the Southern Cross Country Relays at Wormwood scrubs (That’s at and not in)

Now our usual plea – 13th November is our turn to host a Kent league match, can we please have your help to set up (if possible) but certainly help marshal – Thanks Kevin

Nationals Alton Towers – Last year our large team stayed a couple nights in a Premier Inn near to the race venue at Leeds, and was certainly enjoyed by all. The general feeling is that we could do this again. Obviously we will need to book fairly so we will canvass you all fairly shortly.

Sat – 23rd Oct – Somerhill School, Tonbridge – Kent league all sections
Sat – 13th Nov – Danson Park, Welling – Kent league all apart from senior men
Sat – 20th Nov – London Champs, Parliament hill – all sections
Sat – 4th Dec – New Barn, Swanley – Kent league all apart from senior women
Sat – 11th Dec – Kent Vets Rose Hill School – Tunbridge Wells (Same day as Southern Vets at Biggleswade)
Sat – 8th Jan – Kent Champs, Wilmington Grammar – all sections
Sat – 29th Jan – Southerns – Parliament Hill all sections
Sat – 12th Feb – New Barn, Swanley – Kent league senior men & women only
Sat – 19th Feb – Alton Towers, Staffs – Nationals all sections
Sat – 12th Mar – Southern’s relays at Wormwood scrubs

All Kent league info with results & race times are found at the following link

http://www.dartfordharriersac.co.uk/KXCL

The Somerhill School venue for the 23rd Oct, a map can be found at the following link

http://www.schoolsatsomerhill.com/contact-and-how-to-find-us.php

Kevin Winch – (H) 01322-446822 (M) 07816-616755
Peter Griffith’s – (07885-307160) Elle Brown (please contact at club)

Don’t forget all info on our new web site www.bexleyac.org.uk

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Club will be held at, The Myra Garrett Pavilion on Tuesday 7 December 2010 commencing at 8.15pm.

All members of the Club are invited to attend and to vote on the matters discussed at the Meeting.

A cordial invitation is extended to parents, guardians and carers who may like to attend in support of their sons and daughter’s.

In accordance with Rule 14 of the Constitution and Rules nominations are invited for the positions of President, Honorary Vice-President, Honorary General Secretary and Honorary Treasurer.  All nominations should be sent (on the appropriate form obtainable from the Pavilion or the Secretary) to the Club Secretary – Kevin Angell, 88 Northend Road, Erith, Kent, DA8 3QH (01322 336180) not later than Tuesday 23 November.

In addition to the above posts there are a number of other committee positions which need to be filled through nomination and vote at the AGM.  If any Club member would like to know more about them with a view to joining the Committee please contact any current Committee member.

In accordance with Rule 13 of the Constitution and Rules any motions for consideration at the AGM must be proposed and seconded by existing members of The Club and must be submitted in writing to the Honorary General Secretary at the address shown above by Tuesday 23 November.

Kevin Angell

Honorary General Secretary

Kent Cross Country league – Sparrows Den – Oct 9^th

Off to a winning start, not quite the team of 80 we had registered but some cracking displays, from old and new alike. Great team sprit from the orange army, many proudly wearing their tracksuits, plenty of shouts off encouragement from  the loudest team at Sparrows Den.

Star of the team was Beth Armstrong winning the under 17 women event, pushed all the way but never in doubt.  You could not have wished for a better start – well done. Beth was also ahead of all the under 20 Ladies who shared this race

Under 15 boys were our next stars , giving the formable Tonbridge team thier only real competition with 4^th & 5^th for Billy Somogyi & Nick Armstrong further down the field with fine debuts at this age group form Andre Stone & Joseph O’Hara then Samm Crane team result of 3rd

Under 15 girls, Ellen a superb run for 6^th, good to see, as luck is not always on her side. Followed by the reliable Maria Eremionkhale

Under 13 Girls – This had a large entry and looked a very formable field, well done to Victoria Blincoe in 25th, followed by Eleanor Winch & Eve Lynch on her debut.  

Under 13 boys , Harry Jarvis an excellent 16 still very much a youngster in this event, poor luck for Lue Legon who sprained his ankle as he was running well (Not the only young runner that day who landed in the first aid tent)

Our under 17boys team, like Beth’s race shared with the under 20 Men, with all their first year in this group gave some very solid performances, noticeable was Tom Wright in 17^th who lead home the team of Adam Willis, Nick Faulkner, Charlie Winch & Joe Gunton  team result of 4th

Senior Ladies with some notable absences we thought we might struggle but Sian Chalkley in 19^th & Chloe Hammond in 20^thstirlingly supported by the rest of the team gave us a team result of joint 8^thand can only get stronger, one of our best starts in years.

Senior Men was similar to Ladies but we only just got 12 out, though they pulled out a very respectful performances the 4 man finished an excellent 8^th. Our first four being Jon Armstrong, Paul Smyth, Hari Faulkner & Terry Roffey, and good that we did register a point in the 12 man league so well done to some old hands

So great displays & great team sprit, but shame we could not get more full teams out – no excuses please , So for those who missed this one our next race is at summerhill school – Tonbridge (look out for notices),

Well done Elle Brown on her team manager debut

For full results log on to www.kcaa.org.uk & follow the links

Kevin Winch

Great Clarendon Marathon

3^rd October 2010,

39^th    Peter Griffiths           3.58.40<

35^th    Dawn Saunders         4.08.58

159^th   Juliette Houreau      4.48.06

Winner                         2.52.22

 3 out of 391 Finishers, <= Course Record,

Blimey, this was a tough one. A 26.2 mile x country in the pouring rain complete with hills, mud and road shoes.

 Well organized and sometimes scenic route. Plenty of water stations, most with fruit drinks and jelly babies. Medal and goody bag at finish 

Peter Griffiths                                          

RRS