News - North West - England Athletics

News headlines July 2011

29.Jul.11 Manchester's youth goes from strength to strength

This week 16 year old Miles Platting resident Clovis Asong wore a GB vest at the European Youth Olympic festival in Trabzon, Turkey. The Our Lady’s Sports College student is a member of Sale Harriers and coached by Keith Hunter at the Regional Athletics Arena, Eastlands.
20.Jul.11 Manchester team for UK School Games announced

The Manchester team for the UK School Games has been announced. Team Manager Graham Pilkington with help from Keith Hunter have put this team together for the UK School Games which will take place from 1-4 September in Sheffield. The team is made up of athletes from the North West, Stafford and Shropshire.
19.Jul.11 Street Athletics winners get a taste of the top

Manchester McCain Athletics Network part-funded the project to take coaching into the schools to build entries into 2010 Street Athletics. Street Athletics breaks down the significant barriers which prevent youngsters from believing in their own talents and realise ambition.
15.Jul.11 High Jump Coach Development Session a valuable lesson

On a very wet Wednesday night in St Helens and Sutton AC, 7 coaches attended a High Jump Coach Development Evening led by Mike Holmes.
04.Jul.11 Cumbria Half Day LCDP

On a damp Saturday morning 15 coaches turned out for this month’s Cumbria Half Day Endurance Sessions. These session have been running all year and are growing in popularity.