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News headlines May 2011

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  • 31.May.11 David Bolarinwa on course for Europe with 10.29 clocking.

    David Bolarinwa 10.29 BedfordWhile his club were on international duty in the European clubs cup in Portugal, David Bolarinwa (Newham & Essex Beagles, coached by John Powell) was making his own road to European shores. The young beagle took his first senior title at the CAU Inter Counties championships, Bedford.

  • 31.May.11 Newham & Essex Beagles fly the flag in Europe

    Chris Tomlinson at Crystal PalaceLondon’s very own British League champions from 2010 were part of a very tight finish to the match held in Algarve, Portugal for 2011 European clubs cup. The competition is made up from all league champions from within Europe, Athletics version of the ’Champions League’. The UK representative scored 101 points some 3 points off 3rd place. The best points total scored in a while was contributed by quality performances from Chris Tomlinson (coach: Frank Attoh) winning the long jump in 8.28m (w) while also running an anchor leg in the 4x100m relay.

  • North Yorkshire Athletics Network NYAN

    31.May.11 NYAN to host Introduction to QuadKids & Super8 Workshop

    The North Yorkshire McCain Athletics Network will be hosting their next coach development workshop on Tuesday 12th July. The workshop will provide an introduction and explanation of QuadKids and Super8, and how they can be easily implemented within club training sessions.

  • Manchester Network

    29.May.11 Manchester Athletics booming

    Manchester McCain Athletics Network were ever present across Manchester’s biggest sporting weekend - Bupa Mini Junior, Manchester Great Run and Great City Games.  Club volunteers took on various roles:  participants, marshals, officials, volunteers you name it, they did it.

  • Nottinghamshire Athletics Network

    29.May.11 Raising the standard of throws in Nottinghamshire

    The Notts McCain Athletics Network throws academy has been established and is being coordinated by Paul Gair with the support of Lee Peters and Jim Edwards. All three are experienced throws coaches and are keen to help raise the standard of throws events at all the clubs in Nottinghamshire.

  • 2009 award

    27.May.11 Unsung hero or sports legend? Who do YOU say they are?

    Who do you want to see recognised by England Athletics and the sport as a whole? We are giving you the opportunity to decide who gets recognition for all they have achieved in the sport whether as an elite athlete or a local volunteer.