Great Scottish Run 2012

The junior events for the Great Scottish Run 2012 were on Saturday 1st September relocated from Glasgow Green to the city centre for the first time this year.  There was a number of junior Harriers out in the streets of Glasgow and thanks to our roving reporter Stephen Phimister for spotting these Harriers. 

The athletes and their times were:

3k race (over 1300 runners participated)

Drew Gordon, 12.35, (151st) (pb of 1min 19 secs)
Kate Kane, 13.15, (224th)
Max Monteith, 13.19, (237th)
Liam Woods, 13.36 (271st)
Mark Phimister, 13.40 (281st)
Marc McQuade, 14.39 (418th)
Anna Fagan, 14.45, (434th)
Emma Phimister, 15.27 (518th)

Family Mile

Rachel & Ross Wardrope

Well done to all and thanks to Stephen Phimister for the names & times. If I have missed anyone I apologise in advance and please let me know so I can add your details to the report.

Important Dates - Cross Country Races

Further to the email I sent on 7/8/12 with attached letter about the Cross Country races for the winter, Scottish Athletics have now confirmed dates.  Please put these dates in your diaries & calendars.

As more information is released about these races & others I will notify everyone.

Cross Country Races

Saturday 13th October approx 12pm

West District Cross Country Relay, KILMARNOCK

Team Event; (Requires teams of 3 or 4 athletes)

Saturday 27th October approx 12pm

National Cross Country Relay, CUMBERNAULD

Team Event; (Requires teams of 3 or 4 athletes)

Saturday 8th December 2012 approx 12pm

West District Cross Country, INVERCLYDE (tbc by Scottish Athletics)

Saturday 23rd February 2013 approx 12pm

National Cross Country, FALKIRK (tbc by Scottish Athletics)

 

New Kit: Club Hoodies

Following on the success of the club t-shirts and waterproof jackets, we have now introduced club hoodies.  These are available in black or yellow and from age 5/6 to adult sizes.  We have been able to subsidise the cost to you as we received funding for club kit from our sponsor, EKGTA.  Junior sizes are £14 and adult sizes £17.  If you wish to order a hoodie, please complete the order form available at the registration point and return it to Sarah along with a deposit of £10.  The remaining balance will be payable when your order is available to take away. 



Yellow Hoodie - Back View



Black Hoodie - Front View





Success at the Trail Races

Despite the persistent rain on Friday night, it didn't stop the Young Calderglen Harrier athletes competing to high standards and winning! It was a great sight to see the Harrier vest / yellow t-shirts amongst the many other club colours.

Young Athlete Section Trail Race Performance Awards 

The following young athletes were 1st Calderglen Harrier home in their age groups

Abbie Kirwan, Under 9 Girl, 1k

Luca Pacitti, Under 9 Boy, 1k

Emma Lawton, Under 11 Girl, 3k

Marc McQuade, Under 11 Boy, 3k

Hannah MacLeod, Under 13 Girl, 3k

Kevin McGurk, Under 13 Boy, 3k

Megan Brady, Under 15 Girl, 3k

Craig Stewart, Under 15 Boy, 3k

Trail Race Prizes

1k Team Prize

Boys: Luca Pacitti, Patrick Saez & Mark Phimister

Girls: Abbie Kirwan, Adrienne Harris & Sophie Williamson

3k Under 13 Team Prize

Girls: Emma Lawton, Hannah MacLeod & Rachel Johnstone

The Ewan Murray Memorial Award

Emma Lawton

Well done to all the young athletes who took part in Friday's races.

A full set of results is available on the Calderglen Harriers website and senior blog.

http://www.calderglenharriers.org.uk/

http://calderglen.blogspot.co.uk/

1k & 3K Trail Race...Final call!

To all club members

Wednesday 27 June training is the last night you can be pre-enter for free to the relevant Trail Race.

So if you have paid your membership and want to do it please complete a form at training.

Otherwise if you enter on the night of the race, Friday 29 June, you will need to pay the race fee as the people taking entries on the night are volunteers and won't know you are a member. Plus it will be very busy to deal with any complications on the night.

Thank you for your help in this matter, Richard

Summer Break

Wednesday 4th July is the last training session before our short summer break.  A well deserved break for the young athletes, parents and coaches.  For everyone who is going on holiday please enjoy yourselves and come back injury free (that includes the coaches!) 

The Wednesday night training will resume on Wednesday 25th July at 6:30pm.  We look forward to seeing you all then and I hope you all enjoy your summer break.

Richard

Parents / Volunteers required

Parents / Volunteers required - part-time or job share available!

(no experience necessary as full training will be given)

Would you be willing and able to give an hour of your time on a Wednesday evening? 

Calderglen Harriers Young Athletes section is a running club run by 4 coaches and a band of parents / volunteers.  We are desperately trying to recruit additional volunteers to assist the coaches for all age groups in the section.  Over the last year the club has expanded rapidly and we are now operating a waiting list for new members as we are unable to take on additional young athletes based on our current level of adult helpers.

As most of our training is done within Calderglen Country Park, we need adults to act as additional eyes to ensure the safety of our young athletes.  Please be reassured that we will not ask volunteers to go out and do a lengthy run and helpers will be matched to groups depending on their abilities and preferences.  We do however offer excellent development opportunities with funding available to support anyone who wishes to gain a coaching qualification – just be careful that you are not the one left holding the baton!

If you or anyone you know is interested in applying please e-mail richard.lawton3@btinternet.com