Harriers in Crisis?
Ipswich Harriers membership is flourishing, coaches and officials are qualifying at higher levels and many of our athletes are excelling in their particular disciplines.
Indeed, it is reasonable to expect that, what was a successful Cross-Country season will shortly be followed by an equally successful Track and Field season.
So, everything in garden is rosy? Unfortunately not.
Harrier’s administration is in urgent need of assistance at all levels. It is certain that, at the next AGM in October 2008, there will be a number of vacancies on the committee. Not withstanding the fact that the club constitution requires a minimum number of committee members, the club cannot function practically or effectively without the help of individuals who are willing to give their time freely for the good of the athletes and the club, either as committee members or in other supporting posts.
Consequently it is no exaggeration to say that, unless a number of volunteers are recruited during the next few months, the future of Ipswich Harriers is bleak. Indeed, the possibility of the club being obliged to reduce membership numbers cannot be ignored.
Whilst existing athletes may be able to find alternative clubs, many prospective athletes could be lost to the sport, missing out on the training, competitive opportunities and social engagement they may otherwise have enjoyed.
Ipswich Harriers is now appealing for volunteers to take up the challenge of helping to manage the club at all levels, thus ensuring that it continues to develop successful and dedicated officials, coaches and athletes as it takes its rightful place in the build up to 2012.
If you are able to help Ipswich Harriers maintain its position and reputation as a long established and respected institution, please contact Acting Chairman, John Tunaley at 07768940120 or Acting Secretary, Andy Johnson at 01473 625104. Be sure you will receive a very warm welcome.
Northgate Junior Athletics meeting results - 18th July
EYAL at Ipswich 13th July, results
EYAL at Ipswich 13th July, non-scoring results
SML at Milton Keynes 12th July, results
Newmarket 10K entry form
Wandlebury 5m entry form
British Masters Athletics Championships by Malcolm Fenton
Birmingham 5th - 6th July 2008
Competing at the British Masters Championships, in the M50 Age Group, Malcolm Fenton won two National Titles. Winning the Hammer by 13 metres with 56.44m and the Weight Throw with a new Championship Record of 19.32m.
This bring to four the number of National Titles won by him this year.
Competing in the M35 Age Group, Mark Leitch won the Shot Putt.
EAL at Gt Yarmouth results
EAL at Gt Yarmouth non-scoring results
EAL at Gt Yarmouth 2008, photos by Graeme Crissell
Dedham Run sun 21st Sept 11am
Dear Runners,
Hope you can join us for Dedham 10k and Dedham 3K run, 11am Sun 21st Sept, Dedham Playing Field. Entry forms available to download and more info on our website
Glenys
EYAL HEMEL HEMPSTEAD - 8th JUNE 2008, photos by Graeme Crissell
Lee Valley Mid summer distance races by Domenica (Nikki) Silva
Lee Valley Athletics is hosting a mid summer distance races, please could you place these attached on your website or display in a club notice board etc,
Thank you for helping us promoted this event.
EYAL HEMEL HEMPSTEAD - 8th JUNE 2008, photos by Gary Mitchell
Masters International selection by Malcolm Fenton
Ipswich Harriers members Malcolm Fenton and Mark Leitch have both been selected for the Masters International Match at Ashford Kent, on June 21st. Mark has been selected in the Shot Putt and Malcolm in the Hammer and Weight Throw.
This is a triangular match, between Great Britain, France and Belgium and is open to athletes over 35 year of age. Mark will be 40 in November, whilst Malcolm is likely to be the oldest athlete competing, at 52 years old.
Colchester’s Rob Earle, a friend of Ipswich Harriers for many years, has been selected in the Discus.
Bury Friday 5 - 6th June
26th Jonny Palmer 29:48
Southern Women's League 31st May by Elizabeth Welbourn
A lovely warm, dry, sunny day with very little wind made for a great day out for the U15 girls' and senior women's teams at Cambridge on Saturday 31st May.
Of the 18 athletes who competed, several achieved PBs, and there were many excellent results. It would be hard to pick out any here for particular mention, so please look at the results on the SWL website (We are in division 2N)
Many of the team members did events "for a point", some taking on events they had not tried before, and discovering new talents. With 10 teams in the match, these "extra" events took on great importance in the chase for points. We were rewarded by an excellent 2nd place, 20 points behind the home team, Cambridge and Coleridge AC, and only 4 points ahead of Victoria Park and Tower Hamlets AC. I really hope that we will have a good turn-out for the next meeting, at Northgate, on Saturday 28th June, when we need to show Cambridge that we too can win at home! Well done and thank you to everyone who competed at Cambridge.
Ipswich JAFFA Friday 5 - 30th May
2nd 26:44 James Calvert
8th 28:14 Simon Gardiner
28th 30:35 Ross Fawcett
29th 30:37 Jonny Palmer
38th 31:19 Kevin Peirce
Woodbridge 10k - 18th May
16th Ross Fawcett 37:54
129th Kirstin Hamilton 45:33
EYAL Basildon results 27th April
EAL Ipswich match result 20th April
EAL Ipswich SM results 20th April
EAL Ipswich SM results 20th April
EAL Ipswich U11 results 20th April
EAL Ipswich U13B results 20th April
EAL Ipswich U13G results 20th April
EAL Ipswich U15B results 20th April
EAL Ipswich U15G results 20th April
EAL Ipswich U17M results 20th April
Felixstowe Half marathon - Sunday 5th october 2008
Hi,
The Felixstowe Half marathon is due to take place on the 5th October this year.
The race limit is 600, so it is if you want to take part the race it is recommended
that you enter in advance to avoid disappointment.
Please find a race entry form in the attachment.
Alternatively you can enter ‘on-line’ via the Runners World web site.
We look forward to seeing you on the day.
Best regards
Elaine Brinkley and Anne Oliver
Race directors
Manuden Fun Run - Sunday 5th october 2008
Please could I draw your attention to our 2008 fun run which takes place this year on 5th October 2008 at 11am. More details will follow, but please put this date in your diary and pass the information on to all your members.
Many thanks
Pauline Burnard
