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News headlines April 2011

21.Apr.11 Tipton Harriers regain their National Kings of the Road title

Tipton Harriers had considerable cause for celebration when they were crowned the Nike England Men’s 12 Stage Road Relay champions for the first time in a decade at Sutton Park.
09.Apr.11 Deaf Athletics Day to be held in Birmingham

The Birmingham McCain Athletics Network, along with BID Services, Birchfield Harriers, StreetGames and Deaf UK Athletics are holding a Sports Project for deaf youngsters aged between 8 to 25 years - an action packed programme for all levels of ability with potential for progression.
08.Apr.11 Athletics gains from Cash 4 Clubs scheme in Birmingham

Grassroots sport in the West Midlands has been given a welcome boost with three Birmingham-based clubs sharing £2,000 grant - Birchfield Harriers' application, submitted alongside another 1,000 applications was one to gain.
06.Apr.11 Alice Wright wins West Midlands Virgin Mini Marathon trial race

Worcester AC’s Alice Wright will lead the West Midlands challenge at this year’s London Mini Marathon on Sunday 17 April after convincingly winning the West Midlands Trial race at Stourport Cycle Track in a time of 17 minutes 38 seconds by a minute from her club mate Jenny Nesbitt.
01.Apr.11 Who are your local heroes?

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.