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PITREAVIE GIFT MEETING SUNDAY JANUARY 29th 2012
Come along and be part of a brand new event for the Olympic year of 2012 with something for athletes of all ages, this new meeting has been designed with the runner in mind. Being held at the Pitreavie Stadium in Dunfermline it is located in the heart of Scotland and is designed to complement the existing programme of athletics events by giving you, the runner, another top quality outdoor meeting at which to compete in the winter months.
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WHITTINGHAM SPORTS REPORT 20TH AUGUST 2011
First event up was the 80 metre youth dash made up in 8 heats, followed by 4 X – Ties, and after all the running it was John Feeney , TLJT who was the winner in a close final from Marshall Smith , Gala Harriers and Nicole Campbell, Hawick. Winning time was 9.75sec
The 80 metre Open dash went to last years winner David McKay, Kelso in 9.11sec just taking the tape from David Hush, Hawick and Bruce Scott, TLJT. David certainly likes the terrain of the Whittingham track.
Jarod Lewis, Wooler making his debut into Open Athletics was in impressive form to win the 800 metre Youth in 2min 09.80sec from Rory Williams , Chirnside , Kyle Potts, TLJT and Philip Winkler , Whittingham.
Keith Murray , Hawick was the popular winner of the 800 metre open event, his first ever 800 victory. He was followed home by Iain Williams, TLJT, Kevin Daglish , Durham and Georgina Kelly , Kelso.
The 150 metre youth event was made up of 6 heats and in the final Mhairi Henderson , TLJT ran the intelligent race waiting for the gap to appear on the inside to stride home in 18.33sec , Liam Herdman , Kelso came second and Hannah Macrae , TLJT third.
David Grieve , Hawick fought his way past Bruce Scott , TLJT in the 150 metre open to take the tape in 17.55sec . Callum Murray , TLJT took third and Stepanie Common , TLJT fourth.
Keith Lyall , Kelso on what he feels is his home track was victorious in the 1600 metre open race . Keith Murray , Hawick was second , Iain Williams , TLJT third and Kevin Daglish , fourth. Winning time was 4min 52.82sec.
The Youth 400 metre attracted a large entry of 37 and was split into two races . First race was won by Rian Dougall , Leithenburn in 57.04sec , Kyle Potts , TLJT and Cameron Burnett , Gala taking the places. Matt Dougall , TLJT ( no relation ) took the second race in a slightly faster 55.35sec , Daniel Chapman , Kelso and Philip Winkler , Whittingham filled the minor places.
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WHITTINGHAM SPORTS RESULTS 20TH AUGUST 2011
What a difference a week makes. Graham Lister from Kirkcaldy picks up a massive 6 points at Morebattle Border Games, to storm to the top spot and take the 2011 Borders Athletics League title. Commenting on a succesful day, Graham says " Winning the One Lap at Morebattle was more than I could ask for, but the day was topped off when I had realised that I had also won the BA League for 2011" Graham also picked up a point in the 800m Open which meant he won the BA league by two clear points from Rory Anderson of Hawick in 2nd place and Colin Welsh of Kelso in third.
Darcy Graham of Hawick cemented his position at the top of the Junior Borders Ahtletics League way back at Langholm, late challenges by the Moorfoots Ruaridh Britton and Kelso AC's Josh Abbot were not enough to catch Darcy, who has picked up most of his points in the latter half of the season after starting his winning ways at his home town games in Hawick. Darcy tells us " I am delighted I managed to hold on to the top of the league and win the league for this year. Not picking up points recently was always a concern but thanfully my hard work in the season has paid off". Whilst Darcy had a healthy 19 points, Ruaridh and Josh shared 14 points, with Ruaridh having more top places he took the second slot and Josh took third.
THE BORDERS ATHLETICS LEAGUES FOR 2011
DONT FORGET ABOUT THE SEASON FINALE, THE BSLT CLASSIC ON 28th AUGUST!
B.S.L.T. CLASSIC MEETING NEW QUALIFIERS
PRESS RELEASE - 09/08/2011
David Hush , Hawick claimed his invitation to the B.S.L.T. Classic on Saturday at Tweedbank winning the 200 Metre open.
Final round of qualifiers will be decided on Saturday coming at Morebattle Games.
LEAGUE UPDATE - 07/08/11
With only the Morebattle meeting to go, the BA League is heading for an exciting climax. Rory Anderson retakes the top spot, after some impressive running at Tweedbank, from fellow Hawick resident Ross Weir.
In recent weeks Bruce Scott runner and coach at TLJT has been racing up the table with some impressive finishes
With plenty points still available at Morebattle, the league is certain to add some extra excitment to very the popular meeting
With no major change in the top 3 in the Youths/Junior League, it is looking positive for Darcy Graham of Hawick, where a win at Morebattle could ensure his league position at the top. The ever improving Ruaridh Britton (Moorfoots) failed to get any points at Tweedbank but has not given up the chase for the top spot.
The race for 2nd and 3rd is set to be pretty dramatic, Ruaridh on 14 is followed closely by Josh Dougal And Kyle Potts (both TLJT) and Fraser Wardhaugh (Gala Harriers) on 12 points.
Get yourself down to Morebattle for what should be an exciting days racing.
Dont forget there is also places to be had in the season finale the BSLT Classic
B.S.L.T. CLASSIC MEETING NEW QUALIFIERS
PRESS RELEASE - 30/07/11
Invitations to compete in the B.S.LT. Classic event at Tweedbank on 28th August went out to James Parker , Hawick and Ross Weir , Hawick after their victories in the 200 metre and 90 metre events at Langholm Common Riding only two more qualifing events to go before final list of competitors is issued. Next up is Tweedbank Stadium this coming Saturday starting at 2.00pm.
Also added to the programme is an attempt by Guy Learmonth from Berwick to break the 800 metre record for Open Athletics dating back to the 1970`s of 1min 51.5sec held by Jimmy Gray of Glenluce . Guy`s coach Henry Gray has managed to fit this in to Guy`s busy schedule and feels this target is within his reach.
AMBLESIDE 2011 RESULTS
BORDERS ATHLETICS LEAGUE UPDATE
Only three meetings left before the BSLT CLASSIC but the positioning in the BA Leagues is also hotting up. No points at Oxton Border Games for Hawicks' Rory Anderson meant a chance for the pack to close the gap and for Rory to remain on 18 points. Craig Grieve from T.L.J.T. has done just that with back to back wins in St Ronans and Oxton racing him up the leader board to sit just behind Rory and only 3 points adrift on 15 points. Graham Lister of Kirkcaldy and Connor Hedley from Ellington are both sitting on 14 points just one point behind Craig. With all 4 running at Langholm there is still all to play for.
Darcy Graham from Hawick is pulling away from the others in the BA Youths League with 19 points, winning in the Youths 90m and the Youths 200m gave him 6 much welcomed points and increasing his lead from his nearest rivals Josh Dougall of T.L.J.T on 12 points and Euan Pettigrew of Kelso AC on 11 points, both who have not had any points since Kelso. Creeping up and joining Euan on 11 points is Josh's stablemate Grant Goodfellow and Moorfoots runner Ruaridh Britton. The top 5 are all running at Langolhm this Friday. Can Darcy be caught, keep checking the BA Website to find out!
B.S.L.T. CLASSIC MEETING NEW QUALIFIERS
PRESS RELEASE - 25/07/11
Only one addition to the Qualifiers this week with Stephanie Common , TLJT joining the list after victory in the 200 metres at Oxton Border Games. Only three more qualifying meetings to go before full and final invitations are known starting with Langholm Common Riding this Friday.
B.S.L.T. CLASSIC MEETING NEW QUALIFIERS
PRESS RELEASE - 20/07/11
Craig Grieve running for T.L.J.T. joined the list of invitations to the B.S.L.T. Classic event to be held later this year at Tweedbank Stadium on 28th August after winning the 110 metre Open race at St Ronans Border Games also joining the invitation list was Wallace McGown down from Sauchie for the day winning the 200 metre Open.
Next Qualifiers are at Oxton Border Games this Saturday 23rd July.
B.S.L.T. CLASSIC MEETING NEW QUALIFIERS
PRESS RELEASE - 12/07/11
Connor Hedley came up from Ellington in Northumberland and braved the weather to claim victory in the Jedforest Sprint on Saturday and also claim an invitation to the B.S.L.T. Classic Event , the other qualification on the day went to Veteran Sprinter from Edinburgh Graeme Armstrong when he resisted strong challenges in the 200 metre event to take the tape.
Next Games is this Saturday when the circuit goes to Innerleithen and the St Ronans Games.
B.S.L.T. CLASSIC MEETING NEW QUALIFIERS
PRESS RELEASE - 04/07/11
Veteran Bruce Scott from Earlston added his name to the Borders Sports & Leisure Sponsored Classic event list of invited competitors after taking the victory in the 100 metre Open Handicap and Graham Lister made the trek down from Kirkcaldy in Fife to claim his place winning the 200 metre Open Handicap.
The Borders Circuit goes on to Jedburgh on Saturday 9th July.
B.S.L.T. CLASSIC MEETING NEW QUALIFIERS
PRESS RELEASE 30 June 2011:-
Only one further invitation went out on Saturday at Peebles Beltane meeting with Callum Murray of T.L.J.T. claiming his second victory of the season. The further invitation went to Ewan Dyer from the Pitreavie club after winning the 266m lap race. This second victory for Callum will mean that those athletes who fail to win in the season will have a further chance to fill the spots of most points collected. All Athletes are reminded that they must run at a minimum of 3 B.A. meetings before invitation is confirmed.
B.S.L.T. CLASSIC MEETING NEW QUALIFIERS
PRESS RELEASE :-
Saturday at the Selkirk Common Riding saw a further three invites go out to successful Athletes for inclusion in the Border Sports and Leisure 150 metre Classic Event on 28th August at Tweedbank Stadium. Sixteen year old Keiran Reilly, Edinburgh running in his first year in the Adult section came through to take the tape in the Open 200 metre event. In the final event of the day we witnessed a dramatic finale with Scottish Internationalist Nick Smith,Shaftsbury Harriers running from Scratch and Steven Charters, Dolphinton both diving at the finishing line and after long deliberation the Judges were unable to split them in the photo finish a dead heat being declared. That makes a total of 7 invites to date with a further 8 Border Games to go with Peebles Beltane being next up on Sunday 26th June at 2.00pm in Whitestone Park.
B.S.L.T. CLASSIC MEETING SECOND QUALIFIERS
PRESS RELEASE :-
The second round of invitations to the B.S.L.T. Classic event went out on Sunday at Hawick Border Games. In the 200 metres Martyn Patterson made the most of travelling down from
Clackmanan to claim first place and an invite to the Classic on 28th August. Greg Turnbull had anxious wait to see if he had done enough to claim the victory in the 110 metre sprint and was elated when given first place after scrutiny of the photo finish and is looking forward to tackling the 150 metre event.
Next weeks qualifiers are at Selkirk Common Riding starting at 1.30pm at Philiphaugh..
B.S.L.T. CLASSIC MEETING FIRST QUALIFIERS
PRESS RELEASE :-
The first two qualifiers for the Border Sports & Leisure Trust sponsored Classic Meeting which takes place on Sunday 28th August were revealed on Saturday afternoon with Fraser Welsh of T.L.J.T. Club winning the Open 200 Metres Handicap and Callum Murray also of T.L.J.T. winning the 90 metre Open Handicap. Both Athletes accepted their invitation to compete over the 150 Metre distance which will be a Champion of Champions Event.
Next qualifiers will be the winners at Hawick Borders Games next Sunday afternoon (12th June).
B.S.L.T. CLASSIC MEETING
The Qualification for the B.S.L.T. Classic on Sunday 28th August, 2011 has been released. The Classic will be run over a distance of 150 Metre in lanes and be handicapped. Invited Athletes will be charged £10 entry fee (refundable on competing)
The Event will be made up from Winners of Adult Sprint and 200/lap races at each Member Games, plus from finalists in the above Member Games events with 5 points for 2nd place, 3 points for 3rd place and 1point for other finalists. Also invited will be 90 & 100 Metre B.A. Champions.
The Maximum number of invites will be 36. In the event of a tie in number of points a simple lottery will take place. Athletes must have competed in a minimum of 3 Member Games to qualify.
Prizes for the Classic will be 1st - £500, 2nd - £250, 3rd - £150, other finalists £100. More details on other events at the meeting will be issued during the Season.
CHRIS O'HARE BEATS THE 4 MINUTE MILE
West Linton Athlete Chris O.Hare who is currently on a scholarship at Tulsa University ran the mile at the Tyson Invitational Mile Indoors at the Randal Tyson Track Centre, Fayettevile, Arkansas. He was hoping to run sub 4 Minutes prior to the race and with consistent split times and good pace making by fellow Tulsa athlete Brian Tabbs, he achieved a massive P B of 3.56.48.
Chris is now the youngest Scottish athlete to break 4 Minutes, second on the Scottish all time rankings and eighth in the U.K for Indoors.
Before going to Tulsa, Chris has trained with the Dave Campbell Squad since hew as 10 year old, and won many races in the Borders and Scottish Games. Dave said recenly " I was really impressed with a time Chris did a couple of weeks ago for the 1000m and knew he would go under the 4 minute mile. These times are something he deserves."
So what next for Chris, the Olympics, the Commonwealth Games, well according to Chris's dad, Terry, then its a possibility. Talking to the Peebleshire News, Terry says " Prior to last weekend the Olympics weren't even on the radar, but that may have changed."
Chris is now concentrating on the US Conference titles indoors and outdoors as well as hoping to compete well at the NCAA Champoinships.
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BORDERS ATHLETICS CHANGES FOR 2011
The age limit for the Borders Athletics Youth races has been reduced to 9 yr old qualifiying at their birthday. In the Youths shorter distances, the events are being split into two sections, 9 - 12yr old (Junior) having their own final & 13 - 16yr old (Youth) having their own final. The qualifying date for Youth / Juniors has been changed to 1st June. Any 16 yr olds at 1st June can opt to compete in Youths or the Open Adult competition, this is a one - off choice with first entry and non reversible.
Handicapper for the Youth/Junior section will be Ernie Blair and Don Campbell will be the Open section Handicapper.
Commenting on the changes BA chairman Alan Ferguson said "We are seeing a large increase in the number of youngsters wanting to take to the athletics track, and some of the youngsters have sibling that are knocking on the door but could not enter becuase of their age, we felt at BA we had to respond to this." Alan continues, "By making two sections, the Youths and the Juniors, we are able to help these keen young athletes continue their interest in athletics at all stages of their development and hopefully by introducing this split making it quicker for some to get a taste of success early in their athletics career."
