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Ingrams Solicitors Summer Athletics League
A series of open track and field meetings held by City of York AC at Huntington stadium.
When?
Sun 15th June
Sat 5th July
Sun 17th August Results matches 1, 2 and 3
Sun 14th September
Each day starts at 11am and runs till approximately 5.30pm
Where?
Huntington Stadium, Jockey Lane, Monks Cross, York, YO32 9XX
Who?
Male & female U11s, U13s, U15s, U17s, seniors
Age as at 31 August/1 Sept 2008, minimum age 8 years
No prior experience necessary, Club and individual entries taken
What?
Fun summer track and field athletics competition, with spot prizes and certificates for winners in all age groups, open to beginners and experienced athletes.
Elite athlete demonstrations throughout the day to inspire participants and spectators
Track events:
Sprints: 75m (U11s), 80m (U13s) 100m (U15s, U17s, Seniors)
Mid-distance: 200m (U15s, U17s, Seniors) 400m (U17s, Seniors)
Distance: 600m (U11s), 800m (U13s, U15s*, U17s, Snrs) 1500m (U15s*, U17s, Snrs)
Field events:
Long jump, high jump, shot putt, discus, javelin
Rules:
All athletes under 17 years are limited to three events at any one meeting
*U15 girls and boys may not compete in both the 800m and 1500m events
3 attempts only for field events
Meetings held under England Athletics rules
Entry
Fees: £2 for first event on each day, £1.50 for subsequent events if booked ahead; £2 per event if entered on the day
Please note that the timings of the meeting have been changed slightly since the first meeting. See the new version of the Order of Events.
Entry Form (note 1 athlete per form)
Order of Events
Contact for queries Paula Bird on 07761530931
Reports
Meet 2, 5 July 2008
Despite lashing rain the second meet of the new Ingrams Athletics League went ahead, with 69 athletes dashing in and out of the Huntington stand to make the most of the breaks in the weather. Athletes from under 11, under 13, under 15 and under 17 age groups were welcomed to this local competition, which invites all abilities to take part in track and field events.
Results from meet 2:
The four events for U11 (75m, 600m, long jump and shot putt) allow competitors entry to each of the disciplines of sprint, endurance, jump and throw.
For the under 11 girls, Caoimhe Crampton gained 16 points to take first place, with Rowan Palmour second (14 points) and Ellie Stothard third (13 points).
For the under 11 boys, James Fowler leads with 19 points, Thomas Wood takes second (17 points) and William Kimpson is third (16 points).
Competiton for the Under 13s extends to include 2 further run distances as well as high jump and hurdles, but competitors gain points from their top 3 events only. For the U13 girls Emily Haigh leads on 17 points, while Chelsea Walker takes second place with 14 points and Anya Limbert and Josie Parry share third with 13 points each. U13 boys leader Patrick O'Connor has 19 points, followed by Kye Stothard on 11 points and third place is shared between James Proctor and James Stanton each on 10 points.
By U15s the events have developed to standard run distances of 100m, 200m, 800m and 1500m as well as 100m hurdles. The high jump, long jump and shot putt are added to with 2 further throw events; the discus and javelin.
Leading the U15 girls on 15 points was Susie Parry, followed on 14 points by no fewer than 4 girls tying for 2nd place: Hannah Elliott, Rachel Parker, Emma Harper and Megan Mussett. U15 boys top position was taken by Daniel O'Connor on maximum 21 points. On 19 points for second was Jordan Bransberg, and in third place with 15 points was Jack Robertson.
For the U17s girls Christina O'Connor took 1st place (14 points), Jessica Lonsdale 2nd (12 points) and joint third were Claire Lebond and Hannah Higginson (7 points). U17 boys winner was Jamie Garbutt on maximum 21 points, Euan Miller came 2nd on 19 points and in third place was Lloyd Woolacott with 7 points.
League tables after 2nd meet
U11 Girls: 1st Caoimhe Crampton, 2nd Rowan Palmour, 3rd Georgie Fenny
U11 Boys: 1st James Fowler, 2nd Thomas Wood, 3rd Louie Hurley
U13 Girls: 1st Emily Haigh, 2nd Anya Limbert, 3rd Katy Wood
U13 Boys: 1st James Proctor, 2nd James Stanton, 3rd Elliot Hurley
U15 Girls: 1st Susie Parry, 2nd Hannah Elliott, 3rd Rebecca Kitching
U15 Boys: 1st Daniel O'Connor, 2nd Ben Lightwing, 3rd Jordan Bransberg
U17 Girls: 1st Christina O'Connor, 2nd Jessica Lonsdale, 3rd Claire Lebond & Hannah Higginson
Two further one day meets will be held in York on 17th August and 14th September, with further new league entrants welcomed. Disabled athletes can participate in a range of events. Please visit www.athleticsyork.org.uk for entry forms and details.
Those new to athletics are offered a free 4 week trial at City of York Athletic Club training sessions on Fridays. Just come along to Huntington Stadium at 7pm for new members training evening or contact Paula Bird on 07761530931 for more information.
Meet 1, 15 June 2008
Huntington Stadium, York
This first meet of the new Ingrams League saw 68 of the regions athletes compete in track and field events on a sunny day down at Huntington Stadium. The Ingrams League is open to athletes of all abilities competing in under 11, under 13, under 15 and under 17 age groups as well as at Senior level and in the disability section. This friendly event has been designed especially to welcome those who are new to athletics and to offer local competition for those who already train regularly. Three further one day meets will be held in York on 5th July, 17th August and 14th September, with further new league entrants welcomed. Please visit www.athleticsyork.org.uk for entry forms and details and take this opportunity to join in the Olympic fever.
Results at the end of meet 1:
There were four events for U11s: 75 metres, 600 metres, long jump and shot putt, allowing competitors entry to each of the disciplines of sprint, endurance, jump and throw. Athletes may compete in up to 3 events, as is generally the case in track and field competition.
For the under 11 girls, Caoimhe Crampton stands in first place with maximum 21 points, with Georgie Fenny second (14 points) and Rowan Palmour third (12 points). For the under 11 boys, Louie Hurley leads with 17 points, James Fowler takes second (14 points) and Matthew Parker is third (12 points).
Competiton for the Under 13s develops to include 2 further run distances, with variations for boys and girls. The girls run 150m and 1200m while the boys run 200m and 1500m. High jump and hurdles are also introduced, with competitors choosing any 3 events. For the U13 girls Megan Foster takes maximum 21 points earned from long jump, shot and hurdles, while joint second place with 19 points is taken by Lauren Bird and Emily Haigh. U13 boys leader Elliot Hurley has 19 points, followed by James Proctor and Lewis Beecher each on 16 points to take joint second place.
By U15s the events have developed to standard run distances of 100m, 200m, 800m and 1500m as well as 100m hurdles. The high jump, long jump and shot are added to with 2 further throw events; the discus and javelin. Leading the U15 girls on maximum 21 points was Rebecca Kitching, with Kayleigh Ryall second place on 17 points and in joint third place with 12 points each, Susie Parry and Hannah Elliott. U15 boys top position was shared between Matt Kitching and Ben Lightwing, each with 19 points.
For the U17s and senior athletes, some great performances were seen. U17s: Phillipa Jones threw the hammer 30.74 metres, Jamie Garbutt threw the javelin 20.37 metres, Oliver Bird took 1.62m high jump and Euan Miller ran 400m in 55.7 seconds. Seniors: Katie Roberts triple jumped 8.9 metres, Ali Stedman long jumped 5.25 metres, Paul Young threw the discus 32.95 metres and James Palmer ran 100m in 13.1 seconds. Just watching these older athletes provided great inspiration for our younger competitors.
Disabled athletes can participate in a range of events, and disabled training sessions are offered at Huntington Stadium from 7.30pm on Fridays. Contact Paula Bird on 07761530931 for more information.
Chairman of City of York Athletic Club, Neil Hunter says 'We are at the start of what promises to be a fantastic time for athletics. Interest in the sport is increasing with this years Olympics just around the corner and, obviously, the excitement that 2012 is generating. This new Ingrams League has been formed to provide more opportunity for participation and competition for athletes of all ages and abilities in the region. Athletics can help prepare participants with vital life skills such as improved confidence, discipline, motivation and teamwork. I hope entrants get a lot of pleasure from this new league'. And Club Development Officer, Paula Bird extends a warm welcome to any youngsters interested in trying athletics. New members are offered a free 4 week trial at training sessions on Fridays at 7pm. So get along to Huntington Stadium for some training and we'll see you for the next meet on Saturday 5th July.
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