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.
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.
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
Brantham 5mile fun run, by Janet Webb
Hello
Brantham have reinstated the 5 mile fun run with the junior run, please could you add this to your fixture list. Expected date 20/6/08 more details to follow, any queries please email me.
Janet Webb.
Magna Carta Relay, by Karen Roberts
I am writing to inform you of the Magna Carta Relay which is an annual relay race taking place in and around Bury St Edmunds on Sunday 8th June 2008 and will this year be raising money for CLIC Sargent, the UK’s leading children’s cancer charity.
Teams of up to six runners over a six lap course of approximately 1.8 miles.
ALL ENTRY MONEY IS DONATED TO CHARITY.
Please could you add this to your list of events and should any of your members wish to take part or require further information, please either give Brian a call on 01284 761837 or visit the website
Karen Roberts
CLIC Sargent
Community Fundraising Manager
Mersea Island Lions athletics races 2008, by John English
All,
Please find attached entry forms and details of our two charity races for 2008
The Round the Island Race is a multi terrain course that follows the sea wall around the Island and will be held on Sunday 22nd June 2008
The 5/10 mile races to be held on Sunday 25th August 2008 are road races over a slightly undulating course of 1 or 2 laps
Full details can be found on our website at www.merseaislandraces.co.uk
Many Thanks for all your help
John English
Mersea Island Lions Club
Sudbury Joggers 5 and Fun Runs, from Paul Preston
Dear runner,
Please note that entries are now being taken for our Sudbury Joggers 5 mile race, taking place on 2nd July 2008 at 7:30pm. The main race is accompanied by two junior fun runs of 1km and 2km (depending on age) which start at 7:00pm. All events can be pre-entered!
The SJ5 race has a changed course this year based on feedback that we received from the 2007 event, however the race HQ is still at AFC Sudbury Football Club, Brundon Lane, Sudbury.
Please visit http://www.sudburyjoggers.org.uk/sj5/index.html for initial race details and entry options. Race updates and runners instructions will be posted to this page.
Again secure online entry is available via PayPal and Nochex on our website, and via the popular Runners World entry system. There is also the option to download the entry form from our website, and which is also attached to this email.
If you have any questions relating to the events, please feel free to enquire. We hope to see you there.
Paul Preston
Sudbury Joggers
http://www.sudburyjoggers.org.uk
