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Ashford Leisure Trust are running a series of summer open athletics meetings that will include +wind 100m and 200m races, middle distance events and some Steeplechase development races.
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The dates are:
Wednesday 24th April
Wednesday 22nd May
Wednesday 12th June
Wednesday 24th July
Wednesday 18th September
For more information view the online entry pages
After securing the European Indoor Championships qualification standard last weekend, Asha Philip (coach: Christine Bowmaker) has set her sights on a top two finish in the 60m at the British Athletics European Trials & UK Championships.
Philip, who won the World Youth 100m title in 2007, ran 7.24 at the Birmingham Games to send her to the top of the UK rankings for 2013, and will be considered one of the favourites at the EIS-Sheffield this weekend.
“I had a great start to the season last weekend securing the European Indoor qualifying time in Birmingham, and now my sights are set on making the team for Gothenburg with a top two finish.”
With a number of other athletes making impressive starts to their indoor campaigns, the 22 year old will be looking to eclipse her personal best of 7.19 set last year as she bids for European glory.
“The 60m in Sheffield is going to be really competitive with the likes of Montell (Douglas) in the field as well as Annabelle (Lewis) and Hayley (Jones) who have both had strong starts to the season.”
“I had a really good indoor season last year, and I’m now hoping to push on and go even better in 2013.”
Christine Ohuruogu (Lloyd Cowan) will line up against Philip this weekend, as the Olympic 400m silver medallist steps down in distance to double up in the 60m and 200m in Sheffield. After a spell away from the track during off season, Ohurougu is looking forward to continuing her return to competitive action.
“I’m doing a few indoor races this year to break up winter training. In Sheffield I will do the 60m and 200m as part of my preparation for the outdoor season. It’s always great to compete in front of a British crowd and get the buzz of racing against the sprinters.”
With a big year ahead for the 28 year old, which includes the World Championships in Moscow, Ohuruogu is hoping an indoor season will put her in good shape for the outdoors as she bids to win the world title for a second time.
“I had a memorable 2012, winning World Indoor Championships relay gold and silver at the Olympic Games, and I’m looking for another big year in 2013.”
With Annabelle Lewis (Roger Walters) and Hayley Jones (Donald Moss) both running personal best times of 7.31 in January – just 0.01 seconds away from the qualification standard, and Montell Douglas (Daniel Naphtali) showing some promising early form, the battle to become the UK Champion is one that will be eagerly anticipated.
There are a limited number of tickets available for the British Athletics European Trials & UK Championships this weekend. Visit www.britishathletics.org.uk for more information.
Kent U11 Sportshall Athletics Decathlon, hosted and organised by Ashford Leisure Trust on behalf of the Kent County Athletic Association (KCAA) at the Stour Centre, Ashford on Sunday 25th November.
This is a new event in the Sportshall Athletics calendar and we are confident it will be a great success and will become an annual event.
The Decathlon is open to boys and girls in school Years 5 and 6 from clubs and schools in Kent. Athletes will do all 10 events – Balance Test, Standing Long Jump, Speed Bounce, Target Throw, Hi-Stepper, Chest Push, Vertical Jump, 10 x 10m Shuttle Run, Soft Javelin, Standing Triple Jump – and points will be awarded for performance in each event. Medals, sponsored by Ashford Leisure Trust, will be presented to the three boys and three girls with the highest points scores at the end of the competition.
The Kent U11 Sportshall Decathlon will also serve as the trials from which the Kent team for the SE Regional Aviva Fun in Athletics Festival at Burgess Hill in West Sussex in January will be selected. The top 15 boys and girls from the Decathlon will be invited to a further training session on Sunday 16th December. Further information is on the entry form, which can be downloaded below.
Ashford Leisure Trust is running there first open Sprints and Jumps athletics competition at the Julie Rose Stadium on Wednesday 19th September 2012. The competition will include 100m and 200m races run with the wind behind, plus Pole Vault and High Jump competitions.
Competition Information
Date: Wednesday 19th September 2012
Venue: The Julie Rose Stadium, Ashford, Kent TN24 9QX
Start Times: 100m (19:00), High Jump (19:00), Pole Vault (19:00) and 200m (20:15)
Entry: Entry Form and Information or Online Entry
On Track Athletics was pleased to event manage the Thanet Primary Sportshall Athletics festival at The Ursuline College on Saturday 4th February. The event was run on behalf of School Games Organiser Phil Pittock and acted as a qualifer for the Kent Primary Sportshall Finals. Well done to all the pupils who took part in the event representing their schools.
Download the Thanet Sportshall Results 2012
Ashford Leisure Trust is organising a Sport Relief mile and family fun day at The Julie Rose Stadium on Sunday 25th March 2012. The day starts at 9am and will run through to 2pm and will include a range of sports activities for the whole family.
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On Sunday 27th May 2012 I will be running the BUPA London 10,000 for The Prostate Cancer Charity. You can donate money for my run by clicking on the Just Giving button on the right hand side our this page.
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Winter is almost here and the weather forecasters are predicting another very cold winter with snow expected very soon. So why not buy your sledge now for only £19.99 including postage.
Thanet Athletic Club a key partner of On Track Athletics will host and organise the Kent Under 11 Sportshall Athletics Trials on behalf of the Kent County Sportshall Association, and will select the 13 boys and 13 girls who will represent Kent at the Aviva Sportshall Fun in Athletics South East Regional Festival at Burgess Hill on Sunday 15 January.
Please encourage young athletes at your clubs in years 5 and 6 who could meet the qualifying standards to attend the trials. Athletes must attend at least two of the first three sessions on Saturday 5th November, Saturday 12th November and Saturday 26th November at Ursuline College in Westgate-on-Sea near Margate.
You can download the attached application form which includes the various qualifying standards and the closing date for applications is Thursday 3rd November. The application fee is £5, which helps towards costs.
Coaching will be led by former GB decathlete Darren Hatton and national sprinter James Bridge.
Download the Kent Under11 Sportshall Trials Application Form
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