News - South West - England Athletics

News headlines 2012

22.Oct.12 Club Development Workshops to help clubs help themselves

The England Athletics Club Support Service helps athletics clubs by providing relevant, innovative, problem solving advice and support to enable them to overcome challenges and develop.
19.Oct.12 Cornwall AC inspires future wheelchair athletes!

Cornwall Athletic Club held an ‘Introduction to Wheelchair Racing’ evening at Carn Brea for wheelchair athletes in the county, which since the Paralympics has seen a jump in demand throughout Cornwall.
10.Oct.12 Dorchester Athletics Club awarded Community Chest Grant

Lindsay Hole of Dorset Athletics Network and Mike Furse of Dorchester Athletics Club attended the Hall and Woodhouse Community Chest Grant Awards evening.
27.Sep.12 Amputee inspired by Paralympics set for Rio 2016

11-year-old Lydia Cross has hit the headlines in her area after being tipped as Britain’s next Paralympic blade running star. She is now training to be a blade runner after being inspired by Paralympian Jonnie Peacock.
26.Sep.12 A thrilling race at Littledown

The 'Littledown 5' five mile road race in Bournemouth - always excellently organised by Littledown Harriers - manages to produce a new feature every year.
20.Sep.12 Physical Preparation for Endurance Athletes workshop series starts soon

The SW Endurance Network has organised 3 progressive and practical clinics “Physical Preparation for Endurance Athletes” with Rob Thickpenny, Charlotte Fisher and Mark Brace.