SPIKES! - #TeamBlyth - Newsletter #234

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Fantastic Four at Kieran Maxwell Open

Outdoor season kicks off in style!

The first outdoor T&F fixture of the summer saw 4 Team Blyth athletes lace up their spikes and take to the track. Making her debut for the club was Darcey Hirst, and she produced a fantastic performance in the U15 age group, recording a time of 5:55.70 in the Mile race. Niamh Adams was next up, and she took over 10 seconds off her PB with a time of 5:53.03, a wonderful run to win her heat. Lauren Creaby was up next - and the club record holder started her track season in good form, with a courageous 5:30.01, which was 2nd fastest time of the day in age group. Finally, it was Caitlin Creaby's time to shine - and she did so magnificently in the 200m. A brand new PB of 30.65s, which earns Caitlin her first AAA badge was well deserved.

Parkrun - Frankie PB's again

Frankie Foster maintained his fantastic form at the Whitley Bay Junior Parkrun with another new PB, recording 7:29 for 2nd place. Daniel Hall recorded his 2nd fastest run ever, with 23:52 at the Blyth Links Parkrun. Brilliant work from Both boys!

NEYDL - Final Call!

We need to submit a provisional squad by next weekend. So if you intend to take part, please let Dan or any of the coaches know ASAP. This is a fantastic event, suitable for all. We would love you to be involved! Just ask for more details or check out www.teamblyth.com/neydl

We would love to have more info to report on in the newsletter, so please send any news, photos, stories or reports in to Dan by 4pm Sunday so it goes in newsletter. Also for events like parkruns please make sure your club is up-to-date on profile so we can make sure you are not missed.
Also, if you spot any events or races that are upcoming , please post details here and/or message me do I can put in newsletter. I'm not up-to-date with everything that's going on so I need YOUR assistance as much as possible.

IMPORTANT - Due to refurbishment, we have NO access to clubhouse (inc toilets) at Churchill track for a period of around 6 weeks.

We are now starting to assemble our team! Email Dan to be part of the team. This is open to all paid-up for 2022 junior members in school years 6 to 11. We'd love for you to be involved!

If you wish to take part in any of the events below, just ask one of the coaching team for more details. We also need team managers/co-ordinators for team relay events!

TESCO COMMUNITY GRANTS SCHEME

We are delighted to let you know that TEAM BLYTH's application to the Tesco Community Grants Scheme has been successful and our project will be put forward to a customer vote in Tesco stores. Voting will commence in store from the first week of January 2022 and continue until 31st March 2022.

The following information will appear on the voting unit when voting starts.

Blyth Running Club / Athletics Field and Track Equipment / Whitley Bay / Blyth Running Club inspiring generations.

Billy Mill Express NE29 9AE / North Shields Extra NE297UJ

Cramlington Express NE23 1XZ / Claremont Whitley Bay Express NE26 3HL

Battle Wallsend Express NE28 9DT / Shiremoor Cobalt Express NE27 0QW

To vote, you will need to make a purchase within store of any value. You will receive one token per transaction and it's not necessary to purchase a carrier bag in order to receive a token.

- Cast your vote as soon as you receive your token for a project in the current voting round

- Only submit Community Grants tokens to cast your vote

- Share information about this funding opportunity with your friends and family

- Encourage the local community and our supporters to get involved with Community Grants voting

MASSIVE PLEA FOR HELP FROM OUR PARENTS & FAMILY MEMBERS
Athletics can only run thanks to the support of volunteers. One thing we are desperately short of is FIELD OFFICIALS. These are volunteers who can help run field events at T&F comps, in particular the NEYDL. As a participating club, we are required by the rules to provided qualified officials at NEYDL events, something we have struggled to do last year. This year, if we are unable to fulfill our obligation to provide officials, we will not only lose points, but also we will be limited in the numbers of athletes we can enter into field events. This is something that we cannot allow to happen.

If you wish to consider starting on the officiating journey, then please know that you will have the full support of the club and all fees will be paid in full by the club. Officials receive expenses, and have opportunities to progress if the ambition is there. Officials from Blyth have recently been in action at World-Class Diamond League events, and will testify that it is the most rewarding experience.

Find our more HERE or ask any of the coaches for more info

There are exciting new items in the 2022 range. Check it out HERE

Please note the NEW link to our kit shop: https://www.kitlocker.com/run/clubs/team-blyth

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