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200 newsletters - thanks for continuing to read!
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Thank you for reading our 200th Team Blyth newsletter, which has gone out every Sunday evening for nearly 4 years. There have been many amazing memories recorded in these newsletter, and we are sure there will be many more in the future :-) This week, see below reports from another amazing week of action, and we sincerley hope you are all being inspired by the amazing feats from athletes all around the world in the Olympics, accross all sports and disciplines. Below is what our first newsletter looked like!
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Summer Cup - Niamh and Lauren tear up South Beach!
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Niamh and Lauren took part in the clubs Summer Cup season opener on Wednesday, which is a series of races over 5km at Blyth South Beach. Going up against 75 of the clubs seniors, the girls put in fantastic performances with Lauren recording a time of 16:03, 11th fastest overall, and Niamh 17:48 for 18th overall.
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Our parkrun report returns for the first time since Covid hit! Well done to all our athletes who participated this week, with Niamh Adams first female home at Whitley Bay!
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Several of our older juniors were an integral part of our senior league team that today finished a brilliant 2nd in the final league match at Morpeth. Full results yet to appear, but Chloe, Adam, Matthew, Alfie and Josh all produced many fine performances, with reports coming through of PB's, victories and even some club records.
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ENGLAND ATHLETICS Age Group Championships - PREVIEW
Next weekend the England Athletics U15/U17 championships take place in Manchester, with no few than 4 Blyth Juniors taking part. Whilst we have had a small number achieve the entry standards and take part in these champs in years gone by, to have 4 athletes taking part next weekend is a testament to the hard work of the athletes and to the opportunities that are available to our juniors. Our team will be Luke Pichler (U15 Hurdles + High Jump), Millie Wilkinson (U15 100m), Emily Bond (U15 75m Hurdles), Hannah Wilson (U15 200m). For all these athletes it is their first year in age group, so this is very much a learning year, but we are certain they will do themselves proud.
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This is your chance to recognise the role of volunteers in out sport DETAILS
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Forthcoming Events
There are loads of competitions coming up throughout the summer. Just ask any of the coaches for details, or click this link to find out more.
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WHITLEY BAY JUNIOR PARKRUN - Its back! Find out more about this weekly free 2km run HERE
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Being part of Team Blyth can be so much more than just coming to training and doing competitions - we really want to develop well-rounded young people that are confident and willing to get involved in all aspects of the sport they love.
The first step on the coaching pathway, and a fantastic qualification for any young person to have is the "Leading Athletics" course offered by England Athletics. Its open to anyone aged 14+, and the club will pay course fees. Its all online/remote - so why not get signed up?
FULL DETAILS
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We are delighted to have been awarded a grant of £320 from England Athletics club support grant. This will go towards facility hire as we continue to build an exciting future for #TeamBlyth
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TRAINING UPDATE
We are now able to offer a full range of training groups. Spaces are strictly limited with waiting lists applying in some groups. All details at www.teamblyth.com
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Please ensure your membership is up up-to-date before returning to training. You will not be able to compete until membership has been paid.
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Our blog has been updated for the first time since 2019! Check our Dan's personal thoughts on where we are at the moment. READ HERE
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**NOW WITH "TRACK & FIELD" ON SOME ITEMS!**
We are delighted to be able to launch the Team Blyth kit range! https://www.kitlocker.com/yourclub/club/team-blyth...
A huge thanks to Michael McKenna for setting this up, and Ross Pichler for the graphic design.
Please double check the sizes as nothing can be returned with them having logos and possibly initials on too. If it doesn’t state men’s or women’s on a particular item, it will be based on male sizing so girls might need to go down a size.
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We have an upgraded website. www.teamblyth.com. Watch out for exciting additions in the coming months, including an athlete portal!
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WANT TO GET INVOLVED? - Why not train to become an athletics official. Athletics cannot take place without officials, and you can score points for #TeamBlyth as part of a rewarding and varied vocation. The club we pay course fees for any members, juniors, parents etc that want to get involved. DETAILS
If any of our juniors aged 14+, or parents/family members would like to start on their coaching journey - then check out the Leading Athletics course (online). In most cases club will pay the course costs.
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CROP TOPS - cost £18. Available in these sizes: S youth 26 / M youth 28 / L youth 30 / XL youth 32 / small 34. Place your order with Dan. We will have a few spares in most sizes if anyone else would like one. WAITING ON NEW SUPPLY TO COME IN
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#TeamBlyth runs entirely through the support of volunteers. We always encourage new coaches and officials, and the entire cost of courses and coach development will be covered by the club and Northumberland Athletics Network. For details of courses, see this link /www.englandathletics.org
We are in particular need of officials in all areas, and coaches to support our growing squad of amazing young athletes. Furthermore, we have lots of roles available in event management, admin, social media management etc etc. Ask for more details.
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May we remind all parents and young athletes that we expect a positive attitude, hard work and good behaviour at all sessions and competitions. Please read our code of conduct for athletes, parents/carers and coaches/volunteers HERE
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All Blyth Running Club T&F records are recorded for each junior age group. Follow this link to be directed to the website.
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If you want to feature in our #TeamBlyth Rules feature, message Dan
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