|
Team Blyth set the standard at NEGP
|
|
The North East Grand Prix season kicked off on Wednesday evening, with a large squad of Team Blyth athletes converging on Monkton Stadium for a night athletics, looking to build on the hard work they have put in during club training over the last month since restrictions were eased.
The 75m kicked things off on track with Caitlin Creaby running a wind assisted 11.52, which was the fastest U13G time of the evening. In the same heat Frankie Foster ran 13.09. Millie Wilkinson won her heat in 9.74s, to take maximum points in the U15G event, it was the first ever sub-10s performance by a Blyth athlete, although it was wind assisted.
Next up was the 150m, with Caitlin have barely 10 minutes rest between events, and she ran a superb 23.42s PB, wind-legal this time! Senna Gorvett showed remarkable strength and form as she ran 20.93 in her heat, whilst Millie Train stormed through to win her heat in 20.46. Sadie Parker was also first across the line in her heat in 20.38, whilst Abi recorded a time of 21.32s to finish as fastest U13 girl. Millie Wilkinson showed great composure in her 150m, with a time of 19.49s meaning she ended up as fastest U15.
|
|
Alfie Ward (17.90) and Jakob Nailen (17.25) both produced strong season openers in fast heats, before we moved on to the 300m. Sadie Parker showed excellent pace judgement to take max U15 points in 44.73, whilst Luke Pichler also showed class on his debut over the distance with 41.96s. In the 1500m Freya Johnson made a huge improvement to her PB with a strong run (5:39.46), whilst in the same heat Frankie produced a fine debut over the distance (5:54.60). Niamh also made her debut over the metric mile, running a time of 5:48.84 in a well-paced run. Lauren continued her fine start to the season with another U15 club record (5:10.88). Finally, coach Craig returned to track over the 1500m, producing a fine run.
Every single performance from our juniors in the 75m, 150m, 300m and 1500m was a personal best, although some were wind assisted.
In the field, athletes were working on specific technical points and the competition was considered an extension of training. Abi and Senna worked off shorter approaches in the long jump, whilst Millie T showed progression with her take off and flight. In the shot put Luke Picher made his debut with the 4kg shot, throwing 9.50m, whilst Oscar Pichler was just outside his PB with 4.40m.
FULL RESULTS
The NEGP operates a points system, with awards for the top athletes at the end of the season – Blyth athletes are already well in contention across many age groups. See the current standings HERE
|
|
TRAFFORD OPEN 1ST MAY - REPORT
Sadie Parker and Millie Wilkinson travelled to Trafford for an open meet yesterday. Sadie kicked things off in the high jump, and it was very much a learning opportunity with some run-up issues. Things ran more smoothly in the 200m, where she produced a fine run and demonstrated excellent form to cross the line 1st in a big PB of 27.59s. Millie took part in the 100m, and produced a solid run that was just a whisker outside her PB with 13.03s
|
|
|
|
After a gap of more than a year due to covid, we were finally able to return to club sessions at Bede on Friday night. 11 young athletes, including many new faces worked hard and had fun at our first "Friday Night Athletics" session. Waiting list currently applies, find out more at www.teamblyth.com
We will be able to increase capacity in future if we can recruit/train more coaches. Get in touch if you want to get involved.
|
|
|
We are only 2 weeks from the start of the NEYDL season! Check out our brand new website page dedicated to the NEYDL here:
NEYDL Team Blyth webpage
|
|
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
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
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
|
|
|
**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.
|
|
|
|
We have an upgraded website. www.teamblyth.com. Watch out for exciting additions in the coming months, including an athlete portal!
|
|
|
The Summer timetable is busy being formulated, and is subject to developments with the easing of covid restrictions. We will keep you updated!
|
|
|
NECAA Open Meeting @ Middlesbrough 9th May. ENTRIES ARE CLOSED. Entry list and timetables will be available here
|
|
|
Entries for the next NEGP are now OPEN. Entries are limited for this one!
Details HERE
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
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
|
|
|
|
#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.
|
|
|
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
|
|
|
|
|
All Blyth Running Club T&F records are recorded for each junior age group. Follow this link to be directed to the website.
|
|
|
|
If you want to feature in our #TeamBlyth Rules feature, message Dan
|
|
|
|
|
