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News headlines November 2011

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  • Mike Parmiter

    23.Nov.11 Mike Parmiter 23 July 1934 - 18 Nov 2011

    England Athletics were shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden but peaceful death of Mike Parmiter - just a month after he was presented with his England Athletics Services to Officiating Award.  His contribution to our sport will be greatly missed, as will his kindness, friendship and support to so many people within athletics.

  • World Marathon Challenge 2011 - Finish of the event

    23.Nov.11 World Marathon Challenge comes to London

    The world marathon challenge came to North London with the event being at Lee Valley for the 5th year.  The challenging simultaneous relay race in support of Save the Children, is for 11-13 year olds who will race around a track in teams of 31. Each child will run a 200m stretch six or seven times each, passing a baton to their team-mates.

  • 23.Nov.11 London Youth Games Cross Country Championships

    London Youth Games Cross CountryThere were some exciting finishes and high quality races at the London Youth Games cross country championships held on a mild morning at Parliament Hill. Over 500 youngsters represented their London boroughs in a successful renewal of these races which were re-introduced into London Youth Games in 2010.

  • Tom Addison

    22.Nov.11 England Team opportunities for mountain runners and race walkers announced

    England Athletics is looking to support developing athletes and provide international experience towards major Championships.

  • North Yorkshire Athletics Network NYAN

    22.Nov.11 Successful first north Sportshall athletics trials

    North Yorkshire Athletics network held their first Sportshall athletics trials of the year. The morning saw 26 under 11s come and try a variety of Sportshall athletics events, all full of enjoyment and motivation to be part of the 2012 under 11 North Yorkshire Sportshall athletics team.

  • T37 Kelly Hutchins with coach Rob Ellchuk

    22.Nov.11 Sprints Coaching for Athletes with Cerebral Palsy

    Promoted by the Avon Athletics Network, a workshop entitled "Sprints Coaching for Athletes with Cerebral Palsy" is open to all coaches and teachers interested in sprints training and racing.  It is also open to athletes aged 11+ years and classifications T35-T38 with their coach.