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MOREBATTLE BORDER GAMES 11th August 2007 The final games of the first Borders Athletics season at Morebattle got under way with an exciting Aerobatic Display by Flight Lieutenant Bobby Moore this was quickly followed by Dean Whiteford, Innerleithen winning the 1600 metre open from Stuart Fraser, Hawick and Darrel Hastie, Kelso. Ross Finlayson, Lasswade was again successful in the 800 metre open storming past Bill Fraser, Hawick and Alec Corbett, Hawick in the finishing straight. Guy Learmonth, Berwick followed up his win at Langholm with victory in the Youth 800 metre Hiede Laidlaw, Gala and Johnathan Wolf, Kelso taking the places. Stuart Somervail, Jedburgh claimed first prize in the 1600 metre Youth from Rory Anderson, Hawick and Matthew Grundy, Wooler. Donald Purves, Selkirk triumphed over training partner Ian Douglas, Selkirk in the Youth 200 metre with Katy Mabon, Jedburgh taking third place. Natalie Roe, Cramlington claimed her first victory in the Open 200 metre Bill Fraser, Hawick and Matt McMahon, Penton taking the places. Dean Whiteford, Innerleithen wound the pace up over the last 600 metre to haul in Derek Scott, Hawick in the 3200 metre open with Keith Murray, Hawick in third place. Glyn Davies, Hawick called on deep reserves to take first place from Ross Finlayson, Lasswade and Gregor Nicholson, Peebles in the 400 metre open. Gavin Douglas, Earlston just got home from fast finishing Paul Ferguson, Gala and Jack Wilson, Hawick in the Youth 90 metre. Iskan Barskanmay rounded of a successful season taking the 110 metre first prize from Aiden Patterson, Hawick and Drew Bryson, Hawick. |
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TWEEDBANK BORDER GAMES 4th August 2007 The 2nd Tweedbank Games were blessed with excellent weather and an excellent turnout of Athletes. Ross Finlayson , Lasswade continued his excellent form to take the 700 metre open followed by Dean Whiteford , Innerleithen and Jordan Taylor, Hawick. Gavin Douglas, Earlston was victorious in the 100 metre Youth from Donald Purves, Selkirk and Demi Yorke, Gala. Iskan Barskanmay, Hawick was the worthy winner of the 100 metre open sprint defeating Aiden Patterson, Hawick and newcomer Peter Denholm, Melrose. Ross Paterson, Eyemouth ran the 300 metre Youths to perfection and held on from Gavin Douglas, Earlston and fast finishing Nick Swanston, Hawick. Greg Turnbull , Jedburgh running from the virtual scratch mark gained victory in the last few strides from Ross Finlayson, Lasswade and Aiden Patterson, Hawick. Dean Whiteford, Innerleithen was the convincing winner of the 2700 metre Open from Keith Murray, Hawick and Ian Robertson, Clydesdale David Bonnar, Gala, Mark McEwan, Hawick and Lee Goodfellow, Earlston was the one,two ,three in the 700 metre Youth. |
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LANGHOLM BORDER GAMES 27th July 2007 Langholm Games were blessed with improved weather but were still punctuated will several heavy showers. The track was in excellent condition despite the weather. Craig Fleming, Harrow easily took the Borders Athletics 90 metre Championship and first prize of £500 from stablemates Stephen Charters and Derrick Spiers. Colin Welsh, Kelso continued his rehabilitation after injury to claim first prize in the 800 metre open followed by Ross Finlayson, Lasswade and Stuart Fraser, Hawick. Guy Learmonth, Berwick made the most of his Handicap to win the Youths 800 metre on his debut to Borders Athletics Mark McEwan, Hawick and Jacob Adkin, Peebles taking the places. Stacey Downie, West Linton was to strong for the the field in the 90 metre open winning from Iskan Barskanmay, Hawick and Alan Crawford, Annan. Stuart Fraser, Hawick ran a storming last lap to overtake Darrell Hastie, Kelso and Keith Murray,Hawick in the 1600 metre open. Ian Douglas, Selkirk held on from Gavin Douglas, Earlston and Greg Gillan, Eyemouth in the Youths 200 metre. Kevin Ward, Chirnside was the run away winner in the open 400 metre Bobby Madden, East Kilbride and Ken Telfer, Australia trailed home in his wake. Ross Weir, Hawick Drew Bryson, Hawick and David Hush, Hawick provided an exciting finish to the open 200 metre with Ross taking the honours. Annabelle Hughes, Jedburgh didn`t give her rivals a chance in the Youth 90 metre fellow Jedburgh athletes Sophie Elder and Craig Gillan taking the places. Lucy Morris, Earlston followed up her win last week in the 1600 metre Youths with a confident display to once again succeed Jacob Adkin, Peebles and Scout Adkin, Moorfoot took the places. |
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OBITUARY – John Shearer (Larkhall) It is with great sadness we have been informed of the death of former Borders and Highland Games sprinter John Shearer. John passed away peacefully on Friday 13th July after a prolonged illness. John had one of his most successful years during 2001 where he took 3rd in the 90m sprint at the New Year meeting and was the successful winner of the 110m Peebles Beltane Sprint. John also had success in 2003 where at the age of 46 he took the silver medal position at the British Indoor Championships. Johns Funeral was on the 20th of July. |
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INNERLEITHEN BORDER GAMES 21st July 2007 As seems to be the the norm this summer the games took place in cold, damp conditions but this did not dampen the Athletes and crowd which looked to be up on previous years. The 90 metre Youths saw Lee Gillie, Chirnside continue her excellent form just squeezing home from Demi Yorke, Gala and Isiah Symonds, Innerleithen. Unlucky Iskan Barskanmay, Hawick had to settle with second place in the 110 metre Open sprint when Australians Matt Callard and Craig Brown took first and third places. Dean Whiteford took the honours for the home town winning the 800 metre open Ross Finlayson, Lasswade and Colin Welsh, Kelso taking the places. Ken Telfer, Australia won the 200 metre open from Stacey Downie ,West Linton and Drew Bryson, Hawick. Isiah Symonds triumphed on his home track in the 200 metre youths with Craig Robertson, Gala and Nick Swanston, Hawick taking the places. Lucy Morris, Earlston led from gun to tape from Josh Noble, Hawick and Mark McEwan, Hawick in the 1600 metre Youths. Darrel Hastie, Kelso running from behind the scratch mark in the 1600 metre open hit the front with 200 metre to go, Brian Stannage, Innerleithen and Derek Scott fought it out for the places. David Lauder, Hawick held on from Duncan Cleat, Pencaitland and Jim Beattie, Kelty to take the 110 metre Invitation. Two meetings get under way this week with Ambleside taking place on Thursday and Langholm on Friday. |
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JEDBURGH BORDER GAMES 14th July 2007 The first event decided was the 400m Youths which was split into two heats Race 1 for 10 -13 was won by Martha Douglas Bonchester, from Laura Anderson, Berwick and Sophie Elder, Jedburgh. Race 2 went to Josh Crawford, Annan running from the scratch mark just defeating spirited challenges from Lee Goodfellow, Earlston and Donald Purves, Selkirk. In an eight man final to the 90 metre Youths confined to the Borders Lee Gillie, Chirnside was victorious from Katy Mabon, Bonchester and Ross Paterson, Eyemouth. Reece Taylor, Hawick was first home from the scratch mark in the 800 metre Youths from Glen Young, Jedburgh and Matthew Grundy, Wooler. The 90 metre confined to Jedburgh went to Annabelle Hughes, Gemma Scott and Darren Scott taking the places. Alan Crawford, Annan defeated Jake Law, Ancrum and Ian Rutherford, Jedburgh in the 70 metre open sprint. Craig Fleming, Harrow was too strong for the assembled field in the Borders 100m Championship, Patrick Swan, Chirnside and Derrick Speirs, Glasgow followed him home. Kenneth Ward, Chirnside held on from Ross Finlayson, Lasswade and Kelly Rodmell, Tynedale in the 800 metre open. Rory Anderson, Hawick continued his excellent form in the Youth 1500m leading home Matthew Grundy, Wooler and Josh Noble, Hawick. Neil McColm, Hawick made a winning return to the Borders circuit in the 400 metre open from Ross Finlayson, Lasswade and Steven Fox, Seaton. Darrel Hastie, Kelso continued to show the benefit of a good winters training when triumphing in the 1500 metre open despite strong resistance from Jordan Taylor, Hawick and Kenny Short, Hawick. Alan Crawford completed a three time win for the Crawford family in the 90 metre Veterans sneaking home from Ross Weir, Hawick and Graeme Armstrong, Edinburgh. Craig Robertson, Gala, Demi Yorke, Gala and Martha Douglas, Bonchester was the one ,two, three in the 90 metre Youth Open. Andrew Hogarth, Kelso held on from a fast finishing Paul Donaghy, Durham in the 200m open third place going to Ian Rutherford, Jedburgh. Gemma Scott, Jedburgh , Katy Mabon, Bonchester, and Sean Hook, Kelso was the placings in the 200 metre Youths. The final of the Jedforest Sprint ended a day of excellent performances and not to out done Greg Turnbull, Jedburgh and Daniel Paxton, Hawick both lunged for the tape only to find the Judges were unable to separate them after consulting the photo finish equipment. Iskan Barskanmay, Hawick was Third. |
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TWEEDBANK BORDER GAMES 7th July 2007 The 80 metre Youths saw Demi Yorke, Gala take first prize from Sophie Elder, Jedburgh and Annabelle Hughes, Jedburgh. The 80 metre Open saw Linda Nicholson, Peebles take the first of her two wins, (the second being the Open Long Jump), from Graeme Armstrong, Edinburgh and Iskan Barskanmay, Hawick. Ross Finlayson, Lasswade and Steven Fox, Seaton fought out a dramatic final straight battle in the 1000 metre Open with Ross proving the stronger Stuart Fraser, Hawick filled the third Place. Martha Douglas, Bonchester just held on from Greg Gillan, Eyemouth and Siobhan Murphy, Chirnside to take the 200 metre Youths. George Charlton, North Shields broke a barren run of results to claim victory from Ewan McCombie, Edinburgh and Andrew Hogarth, Kelso in the Open 200 metre. Karen Haldane, Gala running on her home track claimed her first victory on the Borders Curcuit in the 2200 metre Open clearly defeating Scratch man Darrell Hastie, Kelso and Jordan Taylor, Hawick. Rory Anderson, Hawick continued his impressive form with an inches win from Jonathan Wolf, Kelso and Reece Taylor, Hawick in the 1000 metre Youths. |
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KELSO BORDER GAMES 30th June 2007 Kelso Games moved to a Saturday for this year and apart from the inclement weather it was a total success with improved crowd & competing Athletes on previous years. Steven Fox travelled up from Workington to take the 800 metre open from Ross Finlayson, Lasswade and Dean Whiteford, Innerleithen running from the virtual scratch mark. The Youth 800 metre was also won from the backmark by Reece Taylor, Hawick followed home by Mark McEwan, Hawick and Jonathan Wolf, Kelso. Keith Lyall claimed the 1600 metre open for the home town, Kenny Short, Hawick was second and Dean Whiteford, Innerleithen third. Lucy Morris, Earlston ran from the front to take the youth Mile, from Rory Anderson, Hawick and Craig Paulin, Eyemouth. Drew Bryson, Hawick making a return to the circuit collected the prize in the 200 metre open, David Grieve, Hawick & Sam Bates Tullibody taking the places. Josh Crawford, Annan won the 200 metre Youth from Lloyd Jones, Eyemouth and Lee Gillie, Chirnside. Local runner Andrew Hogarth had just enough in the tank to take the 400 metre open from Hamish Bannerman, Hawick and Gregor Nicholson, Peebles. The 400 metre youths was split into two separate races because of numbers of runners Race A was taken by Rory Anderson, Hawick from Ross Paterson, Eyemouth and Ewan Travers, Kelso. Race B saw Mark McEwan, Hawick claim his first win from Emily Jones, Eyemouth and Greg Paxton, Hawick. Greg Gillan, Eyemouth was followed home by Annabelle Hughes, Jedburgh and Demi Yorke, Galashiels in the youth 100 metre. The final of the 100 metre open was won by Craig Fleming from the Scratch mark with an inches decision from Paul Donaghy, Durham City and Iskan Barskanmay, Hawick. |
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PEEBLES BELTANE SPORTS 23rd JUNE 2007 An excellent entry for Peebles was unfortunately affected by a poor weather forecast and numbers of competitors on the day were affected. However for those who did turn up the weather was in fact good. Events started with the 110 metre British Championship and Craig Fleming from Harrow held on in a close finish from Steven Craig and John McDiarmid of Dunfermline to collect the winners Shield. 11 year old Demi Yorke ,Gala scorched down the track in 9.85 sec to land first place in the 90 metre Youths from Elliot Ruthven , Earlston and Leon Ali, Hawick. The 800 metre Open needed two heats and a Final to decide the result Ross Finlayson, Lasswade taking the honours from Ryan O`Hare, West Linton and Graeme Gibson, Dunfermline. Steven Charters, Dolphinton overpowered the field in the 110 metre Open, Graeme Armstrong, Edinburgh and Linda Nicholson, Peebles taking the places. Trevor Johnston, Airdrie came home ahead of Kenny Short, Hawick and Andrew Gibson, Polmont in the 1600 metre Open. The Youths One Lap race saw Firouzeh Mitchell, Innerleithen storm away from the challengers to land first place, Ian Douglas, Selkirk and Nick Swanston, Hawick following her in. Aiden Patterson, Hawick, Gareth Gettinby, Edinburgh, and Andy Cullen, Corstorphine was the one, two, three in the Open One Lap race. Reece Taylor, Hawick running from virtual scratch took the 1600 metre youths from Josh Noble, Hawick and Rory Anderson, Hawick. The 3200 metre race saw Wull Hynd, Innerleithen take first place in his first run on the Borders Circuit from Wayne McIntosh, Kelso and Trevor Johnston, Airdrie. Next week the Circuit moves on to Kelso Border Games 2.00pm Saturday 30th June. Lets hope weather settles down. |
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SELKIRK GAMES 16th JUNE 2007 Inclement weather made it doubtful for Selkirk to take place at all but it turned out that the running surface was in excellent condition. The crowd was down to start with but gradually built in spite of the grey clouds and cold wind. The 800 metre Open was first final decided and this went to Alec Corbett, Hawick from Jordan Taylor and Derek Scott making it a Hawick clean sweep. The Youths 800 metre saw Ross Marshall, Jedburgh hold off Ross Paterson, Eyemouth and Scratch man Reece Taylor, Hawick. Iskan Barskanmay, Hawick gained his first ever victory in the 90 metre confined bursting past Jock Steede, Jedburgh and holding off John Fleming, Kelso in the final strides. Victory in the 400 metre Open went to Selkirk with David Knox holding on to defeat Kenneth Ward, Chirnside and Glyn Desport, Hawick. The Youths 400 metre was split into three races to handle the number of Athletes competing race 1 for under 12 years went to Demelza Anderson, West Linton in her first competition, Race 2 for under 14 years Sean Grant, Innerleithen was the Winner, Race 3 saw a double for Selkirk with Ian Douglas storming home. Wayne McIntosh, Kelso returned to winning form and demolished the field to take the 1600 metre followed home by Brian Stannage, Innerleithen and Derek Scott, Hawick. Ramsey Sloss, East Kilbride retained his crown in the 200 metre open after last years victory, from Gareth Gettinby, Edinburgh and Alan Crawford, Annan. Newcomer Craig Robertson, Gala was impressive in the 90 metre Youths defeating Gemma Scott, Jedburgh and Firouzeh Mitchell, Innerleithen in the fast time of 9.95sec. The 110 metre Co-op NGT Sprint went to Kelso`s John Fleming after being pushed to the limit in the cross-ties he found that extra gear in the final to put Greg Turnbull into second place and virtual scratch Steven Craig into third. |
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Hawick Border Games June 10 2007 Hawick Games decision to change to a Sunday meeting proved to be a tremendous success with an excellent turnout of Athletes and much improved supporting crowd. The Youths 100metre Championship saw Isiah Symonds, Innerleithen collect the first prize and medal, closely followed by newcomer Craig Robertson, Gala. In the 800 metre Open Stephen Fox, Seaton A.C. was first home holding off a stiff challenge from Ross Finlayson, Lasswade.Diminutive Rory Shepherdson, Edinburgh proved just to much for Jedburgh`s Louis Arnold in a nail biting finish to the Youth`s 800 metre. Running from the scratch mark Darrel Hastie showed real class to win the 800 metre open from Dean Whiteford, Innerleithen. Ian Douglas, Selkirk took the 400 metre Youths from virtual scratch man Isiah Symonds and Hawicks Nick Swanston. Neil French, Seaton A.C. not to be outdone by his training partner held on to collect first prize in the 400 metre open. The 200 metre Youths was a clear win for S.Grant, Innerleithen and Andy Cullen, Corstorphine just outpaced the fast finishing Greg Turnbull, Jedburgh and Craig Stewart, Kilbarchan. Sean Hook, Kelso defeated Demi Yorke, Gala and Gemma Scott, Jedburgh in Photo Finish to the 90 metre Youths The 110 metre Open Sprint was a close run race with Antony Daffurn, Shettleston triumphing over Michel Barvik, Edinburgh, S.Charters, Edinburgh and Eric Smart Gateshead in a photo finish. The Borders Circuit moves on to Selkirk next Saturday with again a good entry of Athletes. |
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Earlston Games June 02 2007 Saturday the 2nd June 2007 saw the start of a new era on the Borders Circuit. We were blessed with some ideal weather although a headwind did have some effect on the sprinters. The first event was the Earlston High School pupils 90 metres and five heats, two cross ties and a final were needed to find the eventual winner Erin Millar. Scott Renwick is to be congratulated on his handicapping prowess and the good turnout. The 800 metre Youths saw Siobhan Murphy power away from the field on the last bend and hold off a fast finishing Rory Anderson, something Rory didn’t know he could do. In the 800 metre Open Darrell Hastie came from the scratch mark to hit the front on the final straight but still had fight off challenges from Stuart Fraser and Ross Finlayson, good run Darrell. Rory Anderson was again the star in the 1600 metre youths producing another superb finish to edge out Scout Adkin on the line. Stuart Fraser followed up his 2nd place with an impressive 1600 metre victory. The vets were out in force and Neil Armstrong was able to collect first place. Nick Swanston, Louis Mallin and Isla Donaldson were three abreast in the final metre of the 200 metre youths Nick dipping to take the honours. Greg Turnbull ran a strong finishing straight to take the 200 metre Open. In the 90 metre Youths Arran Jackson was just to strong for the opposition and steamed home. Final event was the 90 metre Open and Hawick aging veteran David Grieve showed all his experience to reverse the X-Tie placings and take the tape. Full results posted soon as well as current League Tables. See you all at Hawick |
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MAY 2007 Australian Athletes register for Border Games As recently reported on BBC Radio Scotland registrations have been received from a group of nine Athletes from Australia. The group comprising three female and six male are fresh from competing at the Famous Stawell Games in Victoria, Australia and are looking to spice up the Border Games Circuit in 2007. They will be arriving late June with the Kelso Border Games being their initial entry. Borders Athletics Chairman Ernie Blair comments “Attracting athletes of this quality to the Borders Games is a positive indication of the quality of runners we have in the Borders. Top athletes want to compete with other top athletes. This is great for the Border Games circuit.” |
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APRIL 2007 3 New Local Sponsors for Hawick Games This years Seniors 1600mtrs race will have its richest Prize Money thanks to local athlete, Kenny Short who’s knitwear company ‘Shorts of Hawick’ will sponsor the race. The first prize is £300 but distance runners better get fit early as beware! Kenny will be doing his best to win the money back. Ex local athlete Stuart Patterson will sponsor the Senior 200mtrs. Stuart is a past winner of this race, not that he would have won the £120 first prize on offer this year! David Grieve, Games Convener comments “ It is good to see previous runners getting involved with the sponsorship of the Games.” Hawick 1514 Club will spnsor the new Youths 400mtrs race with a first prize of £60. David Grieve adds, “ A big thank you to all our sponsors, the Games could not go ahead without you!” |
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March 2007 Borders Athletics Formed A new organization that promotes field athletics has been formed and is due to hold it inaugural Annual General Meeting (AGM) on April the 18th 2007. After much deliberation between the Borders Games committees it was decided that athletes within the borders region were not receiving the support they should to develop their talent. As a result they have joined forces and have formed the Borders Athletics (BA) The sole aim of BA is to promote athletics from the grass roots and assist runners in their development. Working closely with other national organizations such as Scottish Athletics (SA) and other agencies within the Borders it is hoped that athletes will be able to improve over the season without the inconvenience of long distance traveling to other meetings. To aid this THREE new meeting have been planned to fill in the gaps between established Border Games. See the EVENTS page for more details. |
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JANUARY 2007 ATHLETICS TAKING PACE IN THE BORDERS A letter has been sent out to Borders Athletes informing them of the impending formation of a new origination, Borders Athletics (BA), to support athletics from the grass roots up. Incorporating the local schools races as well as additional meetings and league tables is all part of BAs structure to improve athletics in the Borders Games region. Download a PDF copy of the letter HERE.
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