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News headlines May 2011

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  • 23.May.11 UK Athletics supports Copthall Revival plans

    North East View Barnet Copthall StadiumSaracens plans to transform Barnet Copthall Stadium would make the venue a key facility for athletics in the country according to UK Athletics.The athletics governing body has backed plans to refurbish the stadium which will be used for athletics, rugby and community sport.

  • 23.May.11 London’s Elite Shine in Loughborough University International meeting

    HARRY AA, JAMES ELLINGTONA healthy Harry Aikines- Aryeteey (Sutton & District) clocked a windy yet encouraging 10.10 in the match 100 race at the 2011 Loughborough international meeting. Representing the Loughborough student’s team, the Michael Khmel coached athlete finished head of fellow Londoner James Ellington (Newham & Essex Beagles) who also clocked a very respectable time of 10.12.

  • 23.May.11 A More Active and Successful Surrey

    The message was clear at this year’s Surrey Sports Conference: only by working in partnership can we hope to support the 2012 Legacy of increased participation.

  • North of Tyne Athletics Network (NOTAN)

    20.May.11 NOTAN take athletics coaching into schools

    During the final term of the school year, coaches from NOTAN will be going into five local primary schools in the Norham area to introduce a series of athletics coaching sessions with Key Stage 2 children, along with some Key Stage 3 children at Norham Community Technology College.

  • 20.May.11 New Running Club growing every week

    Team Manvers Triathlon Club, a member of the South Yorkshire McCain Athletics Network, launched their new running section of the club. With a lot of publicity and promotion prior to the 3rd and many locals signing up their interest, it looked to be meeting a need within the community.

  • 19.May.11 Phil Wicks first Briton in Bristol 10k

    Phil Wicks, Sutton Park relay 2009Belgrave Harriers enjoyed further success on the road when finishing as the first team home in the Bristol 10k. To add the celebrations London’s own Phil Wick was the first Britain home in the race finishing 4th.  It's the eighth time the Belgrave have placed in this championship - but their only previous win was at Bourton-on-the-Water in 2003.
    In the women's race Getenesh Tamirat was 5th in 33:32 and Sam Amend 19th in 36:58.