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NEGP - More records fall at Monkton
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In the midst of a week of wild and unsettled weather, our team of juniors were blessed with near perfect conditions at Monkton on Wednesday night at the 2nd NEGP meeting of the season.
Millie Train kicked things off in exceptional style – taking 2nd place in the 80m hurdles, in a new club record of 12.67s. Next up on track was the 800m, with 3 of our combined events testing themselves alongside 3 from our endurance group. What followed was quite stunning!
In the first heat, Senna Gorvett delivered a blistering last lap to record a time of 2:44.50, taking more than 10 seconds off her PB. In the same race, Luke Stewart also took over 10 seconds off his best with 2:55.09. Fantastic from both!
In the next heat we had 3 athletes, and they were all brilliant. Millie Train produced a an expertly judged race to record a time of 2:35.75, a massive 21 second PB, and the 2nd fastest ever by a Blyth U17 athlete. Just a couple of strides behind was Sadie Parker who recorded a time of 2:36.26, taking nearly 10 seconds off her previous best. Niamh Adams has raced regularly so far this season over the distance, and produced another fine run as she also set a new PB of 2:45.36, in a performance that she can be rightly proud of. Lauren Creaby finished things off in fine style for our 800m team, as she lowered her club record once again with 2:25.31, a grade 3 performance.
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In the high jump Abi and Senna had there progress interrupted by other others. Senna had barely finished her 800m before completing her first jump, but she showed fine form to clear 1.25m. Abi also cleared this height, before having to head over to the 200m start, ending her competition early. She still finished 1st U13 girl. Koffi has to await over 90 minutes before even taking his first jump, and he produced his best performance so far this summer with a 1.79m clearance to take 1st place.
In the shot put Sadie Parker broke 7m with the U15 shot, with plenty more to come, whilst back on track there were an exciting series of 200m races. Caitlin produced a storming run to lower her PB yet again to 31.23s, whilst Abi was just outside her PB with 29.34s. Hannah Wilson had a tricky lane draw, but produced a stunning run from lane 1 to set a new personal best and U15 club record of 26.97s, as she finished fastest U15.
An amazing evening of athletics, the next meeting takes place on Wednesday 2nd June.
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Alfie Ward and Chloe Barrass where both in action for our senior league team at Middlesbrough on Saturday, helping the team to a get finish despite low numbers. Results are still to be published, but Alfie set a new club record of 6.53m in the long jump whilst Chloe recorded a 400m run around 64s.
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Well done to Daniel Hall who took part in the Alnwick Castle Trail 2k this weekend. Great effort Daniel!
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JOSH RACES AT BMC
Josh raced over 800m at the BMC event at Leeds on Thursday evening, finishing 3rd in the "B" race in time of 1:58.07
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World Class Athletics has returned to the North East! Tonight, at a cold, wet and windy Gateshead Stadium the best in the world put on a great show. We hope the Blyth juniors who were there in person or watched on TV were inspired. It was announced that the British Grand Prix will take place at Gateshead on 13th July, which is hugely exciting!
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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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NORTHUMBERLAND / DURHAM SCHOOLS TRIALS. Below applies to U15/U17/U19 athletes. June is traditionally a month for schools county champs, intercounties etc etc. Things are different this year due to covid.
There will be an open trials meeting on the 19th June to replace county champs, intercounties. This will be open to athletes from Northumberland & Durham. Athletes can enter one event only, and this can be done via school or athletes can register themselves. We believe athletes will be expected to have achieved or got close to "county standard" to be selected for this meeting.
All details including entry form can be found here on the members portal https://www.teamblyth.com/members-portal.html
Please discuss with coaches if you want to know more.
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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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The Summer timetable is busy being formulated, and is subject to developments with the easing of covid restrictions. We will keep you updated!
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NECAA Open Meeting @ Middlesbrough 9th May. ENTRIES ARE CLOSED. Entry list and timetables will be available here
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Entries for the next NEGP are now OPEN. Entries are limited for this one!
Details HERE
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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
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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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