News Archive
Note that the very latest news is now on
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home page.
Road Running
Completing a sub 3-hour marathon is an achievement to be proud of, but doing this twice in eight days is truly remarkable. This is what WADAC athlete Ian Berry has done, completing last week's Flora London Marathon in an excellent 2:55:12, then jetting off to run the
Boston Marathon in an excellent 2:57:03. Well done Ian!
Membership
NB Membership renewals are due this month to avoid an additional fee. See
Membership page for details.
Juniors
- See
Juniors News page for latest information about Thursday training in first half of summer term.
- The
Winchester and District AC Young Athlete Development Policy
sets out our approach to young athlete development. This shows how we will approach young athlete development, what to expect from us and what we expect from you.
Road Running
Bayer Newbury 10K, 1st June 2008. For the first time in over 10 years, Bayer plc, in partnership with the Newbury Athletic Club (NAC), are proud to announce the return of a 10K run in the heart of Newbury.
Further details and entry forms.
Track and Field
- Southern Women's Track and Field 4-event League starts on April 26th. This is a great chance to experience Track and Field events.
Click here for full Details
- The track and field season is fast approaching and Hampshire is in urgent
need of a team manager for the under 13 boys team. The county have accepted an invitation to the under 13 boys inter counties
match at Kingsmeadow on Sunday 27th July but without a team manager we cannot send a team.
If you are interested in taking on this role please contact the
WADAC Webmaster as soon as
possible for further details. No previous experience necessary.
Flora London Marathon 2008
This year's Flora London Marathon was another great event for Winchester and District runners. Toby Lambert was the 4th British man home in an amazing 2:18:40, Phil Killingly and Andrew Greenleaf were both under the 2:30 mark, closely followed by Julian Mann and George Hide. Ian Berry, Debbie Coslett and Kaye Mansbridge all came in under 3 hours. Joy Radford had a great run, the fastest runner in her category. Jonathan Kane was 4th in his category.
According to Athletics Weekly (17 April) Winchester men's team was provisionally assigned third place in the London Marathon (Phil Killingley, Andy Greenleaf, Julian Mann). That is an excellent result if it is confirmed.
Results for Winchester and District and associated runners.
Photos (updated 17th April).
Run Bristol Forest of Dean Training Weekend - April 19th-20th
In partnership with Bristol City Council and RunBristol (the half marathon and 10k), join Liz Yelling (Marathon runner and Olympian) and Nick Anderson (Runners World writer, British team and WADAC coach) at a running weekend in the Forest of Dean on April 19th/20th. The weekend will be packed full of high quality coaching and good fun! It won't be all tight lycra and fast running, infact, the weekend is intended to cater for runners of all abilities, fitness and experience levels from first timers to pb seekers!
The camp costs £99.00 and that includes all meals and accomodation, coaching and best of all - a free guaranteed entry into the popular Bristol Half Marathon.
Click here for more information
The Hampshire and IOW Sports Awards 2008
The Club's Ladies Endurance Section were nominated for Senior Team of the Year at the
Hampshire and IOW Sports Awards 2008, held on 2nd April at the Rosebowl.
The team, represented on the night by Louise Damen, Michaela McCallum, Kath Bailey, Emma Patel, Lucy Elliot, Kaye Mansbridge and Karen Hazlitt, had been nominated in recognition for their success in 2007, particularity their National and Southern Cross Country Titles, and their UK and AAA's half marathon and 10 km success. Up against 3 other teams including Havant and Waterlooville FC for reaching the 4th round of the FA Cup the girls thought they didn't have a chance, how wrong they were! After wowing Roger Johnson with tales of endurance, he announced that they are the winners for 2008.
Michaela Mccallum was nominated for Senior Volunteer of the Year, narrowly missing out to David Ball from the IOW. However Michaela did not miss the opportunity to extol the virtues of the Club and the benefits the new track will give to us all.
Club member, Pete Spelman's Mum won the Veteran Sportswoman category for her 3 Gold medals at the World Masters Track and Field Championships in the 5000m, 10,000m and 20,000m walks (seen in the 3rd photo).
See Photos.
Road Running
WADAC's ladies team came 8th in the SEAA road relays in Aldershot on April 6th.
Special thanks to Kath Bailey for joining the team at the last minute.
Results listing.
Road Running
Chatterbox
April edition (large file: 1MB), featuring Nove Miglia di Bra( 9 Mile race in Bra), Sportshall End of Season Summary, Vets Corner, WADAC Grand Prix, Kieran Wins National Title, Hampshire Road Race League Status So Far, Eastleigh 10K Report and Easter Sportshall Grand Prix Poster.
Road Running
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Grand Prix Results, updated after Totton 10K, thanks to Andy Carton
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Flora London Marathon: Good luck to the following WADAC runners who will be doing the Flora London Marathon on Sunday:
Ian Berry, Sandra Bowers, Jackie Ducker, Steve Goodwin, Andrew Greenleaf, George Hide, Esme Ireland, Jonathon Kane, Phil Killingly, Toby Lambert, Steve Lawrence, Jeff Lynn, Julian Mann, Kaye Mansbridge, Heidi Penrose, Bill Reed, Tom Reid, Joy Radford, Jane Rollitt, Charlotte Sharman, Judith Smallman, Andrew Smart, Christina Tomlinson, Sue True, Claire Warwick-Smith. Also good luck to Debbie Rhodes [Alton] and Audra Dennison [Overton], who train with WInchester and District.
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Paris Marathon: Congratulations to Marie Evans and Tony Britten, who completed the
Paris Marathon on the 6th.
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Totton 10K:
WADAC runners' results and
photos from Gill Berry.
Team positions: Men 1 & 2, Women 1, Men and women's vets both 3rd.
World Cross Country Championships, Edinburgh 30th March
Not only did Winchester and District AC have three athletes running for GB on Sunday
but a sizeable posse also made the journey from Winchester to Edinburgh
to support them. Read Karen Hazlitt's
race report
and see
photos from Michaela McCallum.
Jurassic Coast Marathon
Congratulations to Christian Burge, who completed the
Jurassic Coast Marathon last weekend.
Here is his race report:
The event took place in less than
perfect weather, in fact it started on Saturday night in such driving rain
and a blustery wind that the race was postponed after 8 miles because we were
being blow over along the cliff top in the pitch black and the Met
forecast was for storm force winds overnight!
The event resumed at 5:00am and the distance reduced to just
over 50 miles. Blazing hot by the end of the day and a totally awesome day, although my
wife doesn't necessary agree! Feel a little stiff and sore and missing a few toe nails otherwise feel
fine and a little lighter!
Finished the whole thing, 59"ish" miles in about 11:40 (official
results aren't out yet). Total altitude climbed: 3,987 meters (equivalent to climbing up the
empire state building 9 times!!!)
Total descent: 4,013 meters
Finish position: 11th, 35 people entered in total with only 16 finishing.
Vets' Track
Here is the
Timetable for this season's Southern Counties Vets AC Track and Field League -
Hants and Surrey Division.
Please advise Karen Hazlitt if you are interested in taking part in any of the events.
We also need an official at each event, see the letter "J" for Winchester beside each event where an official is required.
Cross Country
Good luck to John Beattie and Rachel Townend, club members who both qualified to compete
in the
GB & NI team
at this weekend's
World Cross Country Championships in Edinburgh (30th March), and to
Phil Berntsen (Andover AC), who trains with the WADAC group, and made the GB junior men's team.
TV coverage is on BBC2 2:00-3:30PM on Sunday 30th.
Track
See the
latest photos of the Bar End track (March 08). It is really taking shape.
Fixture Card
New handy printable
2008 Fixture Card
now available (V3 updated 25 March 2008)
Track and Field
Click here for details of Havant Athletic Club's Open Track and Field Meeting, 19th April 2008, Portsmouth. Thanks to Ewan Simmons.
Cross Country
Photos from the Inter Counties Cross Country Championships and English Schools Cross Country Championships, thanks to Ash Berntsen.
Road Running (and Social!)
If you can read Italian, the
results are available at the official web site, which includes photos.
For a crude translation, see
the same page run through Google Translate.
Alternatively, just look at the
WADAC runners' results.
Further photos available
here and
here.
Road Running
Some
photos from the Bath Half Marathon,
including cameo appearances from Gareth Hardman in his Bridgend kit.
Admin Forms
The following updated forms are now available on the
Admin Forms page:
Accident Form, Child Protection Policy, Codes of Conduct, Constitution, Open Membership Policy
and UK Athletics Code of Ethics for Coaches.
Sportshall
Fixture:
Easter Grand Prix, West Hill Park School, 9th April,
map.
Road Running
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Updated Grand Prix Results thanks to Andy Carton
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Bath Half results
- Men and women fastest teams at
Eastleigh 10K.
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Fleet Half results.
Road Running (and Social!)
7-10 March 2008. Nove Miglia di Bra (9 Mile race in Bra, Italy).
Photos updated thanks to new pictures from David Vosser (added 14 March) and John Radford (added 15 March).
Sportshall
WADAC athletes perform well at Hampshire individual championships on 8th March.
Report and
photos from Ewan Simmons.
Road Running
Finchley 20: Kay Mansbridge and Phil Killingley had a good trip to West London, coming in as second lady in 2:10:20 and
6th man in 1:57:54. With Jackie Ducker and Esme Ireland competing we had enough runners for a Winchester ladies team,
which came an impressive fourth.
Results.
Road Running (and Social!)
7-10 March 2008. Nove Miglia di Bra (9 Mile race in Bra, Italy). See
Mike Davies' race report.
and
Photos from Michaela McCallum.
Chatterbox
See the
March edition, featuring a report from the European Champion Clubs Cup, Albufeira, Portugal;
WADAC Ladies Retain National Cross-Country Title; Bourton on the Water 10k; Vets' Corner; Track and Field results; Sportshall - U15 Boys to Nationals
Tokyo Marathon and lots more.
Road Running
- Reading Half:
Results and
photos
- Mad March 20:
Results and
photos
Cross Country - Ladies Retain National Title
Winchester and District ladies continued their long run of form when they retained their national title at National Championships at
Alton Towers on 23rd February.
Race Report from Dave Kennedy
photos from Ash Berntsen Dave Kennedy.
Road Running
Winchester 10K Results, thanks to Derek Smith.
AGM
With Christmas over and Easter on its way, it must be time for the club's AGM.
This year we've decided to separate the AGM and awards night. A social event is being organised for Saturday 26th April during which our annual awards will be presented - more details later.
This year the AGM is being held in the Milner Hall - part of the St Peter's catholic church site between Jury Street and St Peter's Street in Winchester. Pedestrian access from Jury Street opposite the new Discovery Centre or from St Peter's Street. Parking available behind the Discovery Centre or in the Gordon Road car park (on the way to River Park).
In line with the club rules, any nominations for the posts of Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer need to be with the Secretary by the 3rd March. A statement signed by the proposer and nominee stating that they are prepared to be appointed needs to accompany all nominations.
The AGM is an important event in the club's year and we hope to see as many members as possible on the 10th March at the Milner Hall.
John Fuller, Club Chairman on behalf of the committee
AGM Agenda, 7.30pm Monday 10th March 2008, Milner Hall, St Peter's Street, Winchester
1. Apologies for absence
2. Minutes of the 2007 AGM
3. Chairman's Report
4. Treasurer's Report
5. Update on progress on the Outdoor Sports Centre
6. Election of Chairman, Secretary & Treasurer
7. Any Other Business
Juniors
See the junior athlete Rosie Upton's
Race report from the South of England Championships on 26th January.
Hampshire Athletics
Please note that entry forms for the Hampshire Track & Field Championships,
Multi Event Championships, Under 11's Championships and the U17/U20/Senior
Womens 2K Steeplechase, are now available on the
Hampshire Athletics web site.
Sportshall
The club had great results from the Norwich Union Regional Sporthall Finals on 16th February, where the U-15 boys won and go through to the UK finals and the U-15 girls came second. See
race report from coach Ewan Simmons.
Road Running
Local non-league races:
Winchester 10K takes place this Sunday (24 Feb) with entries on the day.
Marwell 10K - 27th April.
Alresford 10K (15 June) - new local race.
RR10 League
The new season starts on the 23rd April 2008 at The Royal Victoria Country Park at 7pm.
All the dates and venues can be found at the
RR10 web site (or by clicking the "RR10" under Leagues in our web site menu).
Ladies, you have won the team event for the last 2 years, 3 in a row would be good.
Lets hope the men can win again.
Kath Bailey was the ladies individual champion, hopefully she will defend her title.
Please note the race we organize is on the 20th August at IBM Hursley and not at Itchen Valley Country Park. A note in your dairies would be appreciated as we have to get the course ready and marshal it.
Many Thanks, Jonathan J Kane, Team Manager, 842970
Cross Country
WADAC ladies win the final Hampshire league event at Wimborne on 16th February with 5 of 7 top finishers. See
David Vosser's race report for full details of this and some great results in other categories, plus
photos from Ash Berntsen, David Vosser and Dave & Sue True.
Cross Country
Read Dave Kennedy's
race report from the European Champion Clubs Cup in Albufeira, Portugal at the start of February.
Sportshall
See the
Sportshall Fixtures page for information about the Sportshall Grand Prix at West Hill Park School on 20 February 2008.
Please Support the Club to Bid for up to £50,000 Norwich Union Funding
Ewan Simmonds, with the help of Jackie Ducker and Michaela McCallum has put together a bid to seek funding through NU's "Make Local Sport the Winner" initiative, which has been accepted. The principle is simple. Please:
1. Go to the website
www.joinourteam.com
2. Enter a Winchester postcode (If you use Ewan's, SO225DU, the WADAC bid comes up first)
3. Click on "vote for us"
4. After that, follow directions as given. You will be asked to either "log in" if you have already registered with NU previously. If not you will be asked to register, if you have not already done so.
Your first vote may then give you the right to contact three friends. If you do this you get another "free" 3 votes. It is the only way you will get a second vote, because your email address is recorded the first time you vote, and you cannot vote again.
Please do vote and pass on your message to 3 friends (thereby getting 3 more free votes) before asking friends, relatives, colleagues, fellow students ..............etc to log in, vote for us, and send emails to three friends etc to get 3 more votes.. You can continue to do this as long as you have the energy!!! This is a heaven sent opportunity to do something for the club by getting funding for what we do. Don't delay - vote and act now! My sincere thanks go to Jackie Ducker and Michaela McCallum, without whose help our submission would not have been selected.
Many thanks in anticipation of your good work and anticipated efforts on behalf of the Club.
Sportshall
- Updated
training forecest and
sportshall newsletter are both now available on
the main Sportshall page.
- "Hampshire Boys give Oxfordshire a close run for their Money" - see
Ewan Simmons' match report from the Norwich Union Regional Under 11 Competition, Portsmouth, 20 Jan 2008.
- Hampshire Individual Sportshall Championships - Saturday 8th March
We have just received notification, together with Application Forms and Timings, for this end-of-season event at which WADAC athletes have always done well. For more information and link to download entry forms, see the
Sportshall Fixtures page
Juniors
Updated
winter season training information now available.
Cross Country
Re
Hants XC League event at Canford Park Wimborne on 16th February, there will be fooball matches on at Canford
arena on the same day, which means the possibiloity of using the changing room toilets only –
NOT TO BE USED for CHANGING.
However, the changing rooms are operated by the football teams and we will have to ask their permission on the day to use
the toilets.
The footballers have access to the changing room car park – we are not allowed to use this –
car park marshals will be in attendance.
Once the footie people finish they wil leave and lock all the relevant gates.
ALL XC runners/spectators must park in the desiganated Car Park located via Gate 1 at Canford Arena
Cross Country
Hampshire Cross Country League Reading Saturday 12th Jan 2008:
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Race report from David Vosser
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Photos thanks to Karl Bowling
Road Running
Salisbury 10, hosted by City of Salisbury AC takes place on 9th March.
Entry form
Track and Field
- Havant AC is staging an Open track and field meeting on Saturday 19th April
2008 at the Mountbatten Centre, Portsmouth.
Entry form
- The Radley A.C. Annual Track and Field Open Meeting will be held on Saturday 22nd March 2008 at Tilsley Park, Abingdon.
This year Radley A.C. is pleased to announce that there will be electronic timing with Photo Finish on the track and there will be electronic measuring for the long throws events on the field. Radley A.C. is also looking for officials. Contact Tom for details.
Entry form
Track and Field
Please note that entry forms for the Hampshire Track & Field Championships,
Multi Event Championships, Under 11’s Championships and the U17/U20/Senior Womens 2K Steeplechase,
are now available on the
Hampshire Athletics web site.
2008 Winchester District Inter-Primary Schools Cross-Country
The above event, the third year it has been running, will take place on Wednesday 5th March at Sparsholt College.
This was a WADAC initiative and has been well supported by the local primary schools,
giving many children their first taste of real cross-country.
The event has even led to recruitment of some of our juniors and schools setting up running clubs.
This time Year 3's will be able to compete for the first time (8 and 9 year olds).
Sparholt students assist with the planning, set up and marshalling on the day and members of
WADAC usually provide some assistance.
If you are available on the afternoon of 5th March (1230-4pm) and would like to help,
please contact me using the
wadac volunteers email address.
Spectators are of course always welcome, it's a great local event! Michaela.
Chatterbox
See the
February edition, featuring Norwich Union Funding, Track updates, Sportshall Championships, Welsh Castles, Kieran Storms to Southern Title,
Ekiden Relays, Race Reports and much more.
Road Running
Winchester and District AC had a great outing to the Isle of Wight, with the men getting 1st, 2nd and 4th places and men's A-C teams coming 1st, 3rd and 7th and the
women getting 2nd and 4th spot and A-C teams coming 1st, 4th and 7th.
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Club results
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Updated Grand Prix Results thanks to Andy Carton
Cross Country
Winchester and District runners redefined the phrase, "quick and dirty" with a fantastic outing to the South of England Championships at Parliament Hill on the 26th January, winning the Senior Women's title for the 4th time and the Under 20 girls title.
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Race report from David Vosser
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Photos
Road Running
Romsey 5
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Club results and race report thanks to Derek Smith and
Mike Davies.
Sportshall
Under 13 girls triumph and Jake Joslin wins a cloesley contested uder 15 boys' competition. See the
report on the third Sportshall fixture held at the Mountbatten Centre on January 19th, from coach Ewan Simmonds.
Road Running
See the new
Other Local Races section on the Fixures page for details of the following local races:
- Fordingbridge Fire Station 10K, Sunday 4th May
- Lordshill Road Runners 10K, Sunday 29 June
Thanks to the respective race directors for these details.
Sportshall
Updated Spring term newlsetter available now, thanks to coach Ewan Simmonds. Also take a look at the new slideshow pictures on the
Sporthall home page.
Indoor Athletics
Congratulations to Kieran Showler-Davis, who won the SEAA U17 indoor 60m in a Championship Best of 6.86 at the
"Super Saturday" indoor event on the 19th January.
Welsh Castles Relay - 14-15 June 2008
The dates are out for the 2008
Welsh Castles relay. For those of you who have not heard of this race before, it is a team event covering about 200 miles from North to South Wales over the course of two days, on the roads. Teams run all 20 legs, with each team member running between 8-13 miles, from flattish to very hilly.
For the last two years we have fielded a men's and a women's team, and it would be good if we could do the same in 2008. Generally, lifts can be shared and we have had a minibus in previous years which has had a great atmosphere. Most people camp on Saturday night, but there are some bedrooms where we camp, and obviously some people make their own arrangements. Entry costs £13.75 each, and we've always had a t-shirt for finishing the leg, plus we have had quite a few leg winners (and a ladies' team overall win in 2006), so it's good value!
At the moment, we are just trying to establish what interest there is out there, to see if we can make up one or two teams. I've set up an e-mail address specifically for this event, so if you would like to know more/would be interested in running please e-mail with your contact details and your availability, by mid February, and we’ll go from there. Thanks, Angela Mann
London Marathon Accommodation
I am currently in the process of enquiring about a group booking in a hotel
in London for the Saturday night before the London Marathon for runners and supporters. I have spoken
to Steve, who organised this for a group of people from the club last year
and he said how well it worked and how good the hotel was, so I am making
enquiries into doing the same thing this year using the
Thistle Kensington Palace/Park, opposite Kensington Gardens/Hyde Park.
The idea is to arrive in London relaxed after travelling up by train, check
into the hotel, then go for an evening meal in a recommended Italian
restaurant nearby. On the morning of the race, get breakfast in the hotel and taxis to the
start (the least stress and walking the better!. Then after the race take
a walk / crawl / piggy-back (for about a mile) back to the hotel. The hotel
even had showers available for the group after the race last year.
Please contact me using this email address
(advised not to publish personal address on web)
if you are interested and would like me to book
a room for you? Last year the group rate was £100 per couple for a
double/twin room with breakfast, so I am hoping for something similar.
Thanks, Sue True.
Juniors
Congratulations to Klara Lyne, who won the Great Winter Run (for girls age 7 to 10) in Edinburgh on 12th January.
See
photo on Juniors News page.
Sportshall
For all those selected to represent Hampshire in the Norwich Union U-11 Regional Sportshall Final at the Mountbatten Centre, Portsmouth (where the last League Match took place), on Sunday, 20 January 2008, the start time is 12:30 pm. It is normal for competitors to arrive between 1145 - 1200 pm to met the rest of the team, report to the Team Manager, and get warmed up. Good luck to you all. Ewan Simmonds
Back the Track
See the
latest news and photos of the Bar End running track as it nears completion this spring. Thanks to Michaela McCallum.
New panoramic photo added 17 January.
Community Athletics Coach Post
Winchester will soon have its first Olympic standard 8-lane athletics track based at the University of Winchester Sports Ground at Bar End. We have an exciting opportunity for a committed Community Athletics Coach who will encourage participation in Athletics and develop usage of this facility when it opens in Spring 2008. This part-time post is initially for a fixed term from April 2008 to March 3009. See the
job description for more details. Entries close 9AM on 31st Jan.
Road Running
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Grand Prix results updated plus a correction to the
2006 ladies Grand Prix results.
Thanks to Andy Carton.
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Some photos from the Stubbington 10K Thanks to Ian Berry.
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Club results from Stubbington 10K
- with a men's win from Toby Lambert and Ladies' 1-2-3 from Karen Hazlitt, Emma Patel and Debbie Coslett.
Cross Country
Race report from Hampshire Championships - thanks to David Vosser.
Chatterbox
January 2008 issue and addendum (containing information about the Winchester CC6 on the 20th and Senior Endurance 2007 highlights) now available online - see
Chatterbox section for details. Thanks to John Walker.
Cross Country
Photos from the Hampshire Cross Country
at Dibden Purlieu on 5th January. Updated 8th January.
The Italian Job 2008
March 9th 2008, picture yourself in the Po Valley, south of Turin running 15km round the beautiful Piemonte countryside. This is the date for this years "Novemiglia", the annual road race for the town of Bra. This will be the fourth trip for WADAC (5th for Tony B) and those who have travelled in previous years (either to run or simply to eat) will testify it is an event not to be missed.
Click here for more details.
Sportshall
See the
Spring Term Sportshall Newsletter from coach Ewan Simmonds.
Theatre Trip
I am organising a trip to Theatre Royal Winchester to see stand up comedian, Andy Parsons on Thursday 27th March 2008 at 8pm.
Tickets are £14 each.
If you would like a ticket please contact me on 01962 866622 or
email me.
Pete Spelman
Flora London Marathon – Club Places
Congratulations to Gina Hardman, Sue True, Jackie Ducker, Judith Smallman and Jane Rollitt. Each has received one of the Club’s five guaranteed entries to the 2008 Flora London Marathon. Good luck in your training ladies!
Juniors
- Junior Training will take place at Farley Mount on Thursday 27th at 9.30 and Saturday 29th
- Merry Christmas to all, from the Juniors' Coaches. See
Juniors News for photos from Santa's visit to Junior training.
Algarve Warm Weather Training Camp, February 2008
The information page and booking forms have been updated again (20 Dec) to show the special rates for WADAC members. Thanks to Nick Anderson for the corrected information.
More details
Booking forms:
Word format
PDF format
NB Flights are cheaper when booked early. You can reserve your place now and pay later.
Sportshall
Report and
Photos from Hampshire Sportshall League Match 2 at Eastleigh, thanks to Ewan Simmonds and Colin Burville.
Sustrans Connect2 wins lottery £50 million
If you voted for Sustrans Connect2 you will have helped it to secure £50 million lottery funding from the Big Lottery Fund to invest in 79 communities UK-wide, building new walking and cycling bridges and crossings over busy roads, railways and rivers, and linking these into networks of paths. Its Connect2 project competed with 3 other organisations: the Eden Project-The Edge; Black Country Urban Park; Sherwood: The Living Legend. The winner was decided by public vote which concludes on Monday, 10th December.
More information
Alton Sports
See the
Alton Sports page for new special offers on Garmin, Phiten,
New Saucony Paramount shoes and Timex iPod Watch.
Training Camp
Many thanks to Nick Anderson, Keith Anderson, Bud Buldaro and especially Liz Yelling for an excellent endurance training camp in the Forest of Dean at the weekend. They provided a great combination of practical experience, guidance and running sessions that were applicable to runners at all levels. Nick and Keith are hosting further camps in the Algarve in February (with a WADAC discount) and April. See links above for details. Reserve your place and book flights early for cheaper flights!
Photos from the Heroes and Villains party kindly provided by Sue True and Simon Hazlitt.
Cross Country
Race report from Southern Inter-Counties Cross Country - thanks to Karen Hazlitt.
Road Running
Bramley 20 has been cancelled for safety reasons due to road works. The organisers will refund entry fees.
Details.
Places are still available in the
Reading Half Marathon
on March 2nd for those who were aiming to use Bramley as a pre-London preparation run.
Flora London Marathon Places
The Club has just received an allocation of 5 guaranteed places in the Flora London Marathon for April, 2008. To qualify for one of these places you have to meet the following criteria:
- Have been rejected from the ballot entry for 2008 (and be able to show your rejection slip)
- Have been (and still are) a fully paid up Club member for at least 12 months
- Have represented the Club in at least 5 league events (eg HRRL, CC6, RR10, track & field, etc) during the last year
If more than 5 meet these criteria then a draw will be held. If less than 5 meet the criteria, then the unallocated places will be offered to individuals meeting criteria 1 & 2 and are who closest to meeting criteria 3 (ie who has represented the Club the most). If you have been rejected (or if you are still waiting to hear) and you would like a Club place please let me know (842108) by Friday 14th December.
Good luck, George Hide.
Algarve Warm Weather Training Camp, February 2008
Get through winter by joining Nick Anderson and Keith Anderson at the superb Full Potential February training weekend in the Algarve.
It will include tempo and hill running, a guided long run, core stability and body conditioning, stretching and relaxation and lots more.
More details
Booking forms:
Word format
PDF format
NB Flights are cheaper when booked early. You can reserve your place now and pay later. Ask for a club discount when booking.
Chatterbox
December 2007 issue now available online - thanks to John Walker.
Cross Country
Hants Cross Country League Event at Overton 1 December:
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WADAC Results
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Race report from David Vosser
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Photos, again thanks to David Vosser
Road Running
- See the
Results page for WADAC results from the Victory 5. WADAC runners who were particularly rewarded for turning out in the appalling weather include Kath Bailey and Emma Patel, first and second ladies and each first in their category, and Jonathan Kane (1st M65).
- The
Grand Prix results have been swiftly updated thanks to Andy Carton.
Juniors
Entries close this week (7 Dec) for Hants XC Championships on 5th Jan at Dibden Enclosure.
See
Juniors News section for more details.
Cross Country
Good luck to Louise Damen, who is running for Great Britain at the
14th European Cross Country Championships in Toro, Spain on Saturday 9th December. She joins Liz and Hayley Yelling, Helen Clitheroe, Hatti Deanis and Kate Reed in the Senior Women's team.
Full team details
.
Cross Country
UK Cross Country Challenge Race report, thanks to David Kennedy
Press Officer
The club is looking for a Press Officer. If you are interested please contact
information@wadac.org.uk for more information.
Sportshall
- Sportshall Grand Prix - West Hill Park School – 19 December 2007
Click here for details and
here for a printable map.
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Updated report on the first Sportshall fixture of the season (Match 1 - Sunday 4th November, Winchester) from coach Ewan Simmons
Road Running
- See the
Results page for WADAC results from the
Gosport Half, including wins for men and women senior teans, wins for Toby Lambert and Shona Crombie Hicks and first F40 for Michaela McCallum.
- The
Grand Prix results have been updated thanks to Andy Carton.
-
Photos from Gosport Half - thanks to Dave and Sue True
Cross Country
-
Photos from Cross Country meetings in
Coutances, France, Wessex XC league at Salisbury
-
HCCL Overton 1 December
NB The main car park is at Overton Mill run by De La Rue,
about 1 mile from the Start & Finish Area, and will be signposted.
Please car share where possible to avoid congestion.
Drivers will be asked pay £1 for parking. Proceeds will go towards the building of a new sports facility at Overton.
New Arrival
I am delighted to annouce the arrival of baby Freddie, born on Tuesday 20th November at 11:19, 7lb 7oz. Sarah and he are both doing well. Tom R.
Membership
If you have not renewed your membership you MUST NOT COMPETE - you are not insured. Please go to the
Membership section to renew today.
Cross Country
Hants XC Leage Event at Goodwood 10 Nov:
photos,
thanks to Ash Berntsen and David Vosser, and
WADAC results.
Road Running
Photo of Leonie Stewart who finished 2nd in the BUPA Great South Junior Race - thanks to Dave Vosser.
Cross Country
National Cross Country Relay Championships – Berry Hill Park, Mansfield.
Race Report and
Photos from Dave Vosser.
Seminar 6 Dec - GPS for Runners / Benefits of Threshold Training
On Thursday December 6th, Garmin will give a short talk about GPS for runners, with a full explaination on
features, how to make best use of GPS and questions. Useful if you have one or are thinking of getting one (Xmas ?).
This talk has been requested by several runners.
This will be followed by a short talk by Nick Anderson on the benefits of threshold training.
It starts at 8.00pm at River Park function room, and will last up to two hours.
The cost is £3 and is expect to include refreshment (fresh orange drinks).
Chatterbox
The November Edition of the
Chatterbox newsletter is now available online.
Road Running
Congratulations to Michaela McCallum, who finished the
New York City Marathon yesterday
in 2:51:55, 4th F40, the only GB woman in front of Michaela being Paula Radcliffe!
Back the Track
See the
panoramic photo of the Bar End running track
as it begins to take shape under heavy construction equipment. Thanks to Louise Rowland, Sports Development Officer, Winchester City Council.
Membership
Please note that membership renewals received after 1st November incur a £5 renewal fee.
Alton Sports
Alton Sports are holding a several special event days in November. See the
Alton Sports page for details.
Road Running
-
Dublin Marathon: Lucy Elliott gets a great result as first FV40 and 16th lady overall in a superb time of 02:53:58.
- Great South Run:
Results (updated) and
Photos.
- Well done to Emma Patel, who was also busy in the wind and rain yesterday, winning the Barns Green Half Marathon in
Sussex in 82 mins on a hilly course.
- Some great
photos from the National Road Relays in Sutton Coldfield, thanks to Simon Hazlitt.
-
Race Report from National Road Relay Championships, Sutton Coldfield, 20th October 2007 and Junior Road Relays. Thanks to Dave Kennedy.
- Entry is now open for
Bramley 10/20 in February,
Fleet Half Marathon and
ASICS Reading Half Marathon, both in March.
- Reminder: The
AGC's A Worthy 1/2 Marathon takes place on 04 Nov 07 at Worthy Down just north of Winchester.
Registration is by the
entry form or via runnersworld.co.uk web site events listing. The course is multi terrain and is undulating to hilly. The AGC's 10K last year was an enjoyable and very well organised race.
Chatterbox
The
Chatterbox newsletter is now available online. Back issues to follow soon.
Road Running
-
Video from National Road Relays. Thanks to Karen and Simon Hazlitt.
- Congratulations to Debbie Coslett, who was 9th lady in the Amsterdam Marathon on 21st October in a fantastic PB time of 2:47:50.
- Well done to Shona Crombie-Hicks, who ran in the Granada Half Marathon in Spain on Sunday & was 3rd Lady overall & 1st V35 in 1:24:57
- Well done to Emma Patel who broke the course record at the
Saffron Walden 10K on Sept 30th with a time of 37min 51sec, more than three and a half minutes faster than her nearest rival.
Road Running
Some more good pictures from the Solent Half.
Thanks to Steve
Goodwin.
Cross Country
Race Report from Farley Mount Hants League Cross Country (PDF). Thanks to Dave Vosser.
Additional photos from Farley Mount race. Thanks
to Dave and Sue True.
Cross Country - Bolbec International Cross Country Meeting, Normandy, France, 25 Nov 2007
"The Groupement Athletique de la Basse Seine – the GABS, hereby invites WADAC to the 45th Bolbec Cross-country event, at the Thomas Tetlow stadium on Sunday 25th November, 2007. Participants should be no younger than “Minimes” (aged 13/14 as determined by their age on Sept 1st 2007), with mix of competitors/managers/supporters kept to 33, owing to the limited private, hotel or hostel accommodation available"
Until a few years ago WADAC regularly took teams (all age groups) to the above event (kindly organised by Graeme Lowndes). This year we have received an invitation to once again participate in what used to be an annual fun/competitive club outing. This is one of Europe’s top cross country races which attracts many top international athletes. WADAC started going to this meeting in 1992 and did so for 10 years until the races were suspended for a few years. This was a highlight in the x- country calendar with some memorable results from Winchester athletes.
However, here’s the catch….it requires someone to organise it! This is obviously at very short notice for this year but if by chance a few willing volunteers are keen to seize the opportunity and someone is happy to co-ordinate it then please contact volunteer@wadac.org.uk before 31st October. Otherwise we will politely decline and maybe keep it in mind for next year. is near Le Havre so very convenient for the Portsmouth crossing.
If there are just a small number of competitors it may be possible to arrange travel with another participating club or the organisers who have a coach.
Road Running
Tadley 10 Results Congratulations to Matt King for his win and Michaela McCallum for her 2nd place.
Swindon Half Result Congratulations to Shona Crombie-Hicks - first Lady.
Cross Country
Hants XC League -
Farley Mount Results
Photos from Farley Mount Cross Country
13th October 2007. Thanks to Moyna Lee.
Tesco Sport for Schools and Clubs Tokens
Winchester and District AC is collecting Tesco Sport for Schools and Clubs tokens to get new sports equipment.
Please collect tokens when you shop at Tesco until 4 Nov 2007 and hand them in to the club
by 11 Jan 08 for Club action by 18 Jan 08. Please hand in tokens to coaches at junior and Sportshall sessions.
Adults please hang on to your tokens and watch out on the web site for details of where to take them.
Sportshall
Please see the
Autumn 2007 Sportshall Letter (PDF fomat) and
2007/2008 Sportshall Training Forecast (PDF fomat), both of which have been updated by coach Ewan Simmons on 8 Oct.
Let's hear it for the Ladies!
The Winchester and District AC Ladies' team are the
2007 National Cross Country Champions,
AAA's Half Marathon Champions (Bristol Half Marathon) and on Sunday won the
AAA's 10K Championships at the Chichester 10K. Fantastic!
Algarve Warm Weather Training Camp, 3-10 April 2008
Join Nick Anderson and Keith Anderson for an Easter warm weather training camp in the Algarve.
More details.
Cross Country
Wessex Cross Country dates now available on
Cross Country Fixtures page.
Juniors
Provisional fixture list and link to Cross Country fixtures now available on
Junior Fixtures.
Road Running
Chichester Priory 10K Results - thanks to Derek Smith.
Solent Half:
Results
Photos
Grand Prix Results Updated thanks to Andy Carton.
Christmas Endurance Training Camp, 14-16 December
Join Nick Anderson, Bud Buldaro and Keith Anderson for a pre-Christmas Endurance training camp in the Forest of Dean.
These excellent camps are becoming a regular fixture on the WADAC calendar and are great opportunity for all endurance runners, and a must for those preparing for a spring marathon.
More details.
Level 1 Coaching Course - Saturday 1st December, Portsmouth
On Saturday 1st December, 5 WADAC members are attending a one day level 1 coaching course taking place in Porstmouth.
It will be a fun and informative day and most importantly provide desperately needed qualified coaches for the Club.
As the Club expands the need for coaches increases, this does not commit you to a regular coaching slot but merely helps to spread the load of the existing dedicated coaches.
No experience required, parents, grandparents, sisters, brothers, runners, non runners - everyone and all ages welcome!
If anyone would like to join us or just would like to know more please contact
Karen Hazlitt.
Sportshall Fixture
Grand Prix, West Hill Park School, Wednesday 17th October 2007 -
printable map.
Note that this is an open event.
Southern Road Relays
Race report
and
some photos- thanks to Dave Kennedy
Results now available thanks to Michaela McCallum.
Clarendon Way Marathon and Half Marathon
Individual Runners' Results now available thanks to Derek Smith.
These are under XC for want of a better home for results from an off-road marathon.
Special congratulations to Katharine Jones who won the ladies' marathon, Matt King, first in the men's half marathon and
George Hide, Harriet Hide, Julian Mann and David Knapman for their win in the marathon relay in a combined time of 2:47:33. Wow!
UKA REGIONAL AWARDS - TVAC, ETON
David Vosser and Michaela McCallum travelled up to Eton on Saturday 29th September as nominees for Club Development Coach
and Volunteer respectively and were delighted to win their categories. The prizes didn't end there as Mandy Ford proudly
collected a trophy on behalf of Winchester City Council for most supportive authority and WADAC was presented with the
Off Track Club Award...a huge achievement for the club.
Juniors
Langport race, Sunday 7th Oct. See
Fixtures for more information.
Road Running
Photos from the South of England Road Relays, Aldershot, Sept 30th.
Many thanks to Moyna Lee and Dave and Sue True. WADAC ladies' A and B teams were both impressive.
The Ladies' A team (Karen Hazlitt, Louise Damen, Lucy Elliot and Rachel Townsend) ran a great race and came in 2nd very
close to Aldershot, Farnham and District. Lorna Russell, India Lee, Michaela McCallum and Kaye Mansbridge ran magnificently
and came 5th overall and first B team by a very significant margin.
Further afield, congratulations to Tony Britten who ran the Berlin marathon, making Sunday a very busy day for WADAC.
Result.
Clarendon Way Marathon and Half Marathon Photos
Photos of some of the WADAC runners
finishing the marathon and half marathon (updated). Congratulations to the relay team for their
first place.
Road Running
Belated results from the
Bristol Half Marathon
and
Robin Hood Marathon now
available. Please email
webmaster@wadac.org.uk with any results from non-league races.
Norwich Union Join Our Team Initiative - Winchester Track Wins Silver Award
Great News! The
University of Winchester Community Sports Ground has won the £12,500
Silver Award in the
South East England Region of the Norwich Union Join Our Team Initiative
and now goes foward as one of the 12 finalists to the
National Judges to try and win the Gold award worth £50,000. Many thanks to everyone who voted online to
Back the Track in this competition!
New Club Post - Official Co-ordinator for Track and Field
We are looking for someone to be our "Official Co-ordinator".
This is a brand new post within the club. You will just hold the list of club officials
and at the beginning of season allocate them to matches, make sure they know where to go and when.
This is a great way to be involved with track and field.
Please contact club chairman John Fuller (01962 880421 /
chairman@wadac.org.uk)
or any committee member if you are interested. Thank you!
New Arrival
Congratulations to Natalie and Adam Cain on the arrival of Phillip, who weighed in at 8 lbs 5 ozs. Both doing well.
Track and Field
WANTED - TRACK AND FIELD OFFICIALS.
As many of you will know the track is now just months away and we are still desperately short of officials within the club.
There are a couple of officials courses to be held soon in Basingstoke.
You do NOT have to have done a level 1 course first.
Officials Courses - NO EXAM AT END! Location: Down Grange Farm, Basingstoke
- Sunday 28th October - Starter/Marksmen, Timekeepers and Track
- 4th November - Field, 10am-4pm (please bring own lunch)
The £10 course fee will be refunded by the club - contact
George Hide
Make cheque payable to England Athletics Ltd, c/o Eileen and Terry Williams, HAA Joint County Officials Secretaries,
73 Marrowbrook Lane, Cove, Farnborough, GU14 OAE
Closing date for registration is 21st October 2007
Road Running
- Note that the Solent Half Marathon at Hardley on 7th October does NOT accept entries on the day. If you're planning to run
and have not entered, please get an entry form
and enter asap.
- West Tytherley 10K Results
Chatterbox
John Walker is the new Chatterbox newsletter editor.
Please send contributions to him at
chatterbox@wadac.org.uk
by the last day of the month for publication on or around the 10th.
Thanks to Gareth and Gina Hardman for producing the Chatterbox newsletter over the last few years and
best wishes to them in their new home in Wales.
Road Running
Alton Sports
Alton Sports are holding a several special event days in September and October:
- Saturday 22nd September brooks shoe party 10 - 5
- Saturday 29th September Nike great run day 10 - 5
- Wednesday 10th October adidas Footscan 10 - 4
- Saturday 13th Mizuno wave experience day 10 - 5
- Thursday 18th October Asics tech tour 10 - 4
- Saturday 20th October Saucony shoe lab 10 - 5
For more details see
the Events page on the Alton Runners web site.
Juniors - Second Hand Spikes
See
Second Hand Kids' Kit in Juniors News for
information about how to help buy and sell used spikes.
Juniors
Juniors September Newsletter is now available. Thanks to Micheala McCallum.
Clubmark Presentation
Christine Benning, former Olympic athlete, presents John Fuller the club chairman with
Clubmark certificate and a cheque for £200 on Tuesday at Kings' School before the sportshall session.
The Clubmark system was developed by Sport England in conjunction with individual sports governing bodies to establish criteria for sports clubs and to ensure that members of junior sections are properly protected and coached. It has taken the club over a year to gather the evidence and put procedures in place to show that the club is worthy of the accreditation. The club is proud to be able to use the Clubmark logo and will be eligable for support and funding from national, regional & local sports agencies.
Test Way Relay 2007 - Another win for the ladies!
Congratulations to the ladies team on not only winning this year's event but on breaking their own course record with a time of 5 hours and 22 minutes, 42 seconds quicker than last year!
The team was Georgia McNicol, Janet Littlewood, Katharine Jones, Lorna Russell, India Lee, Jackie Ducker, Harriet Hide, Rachel Byers and Kath Bailey.
Congratulations to Lorna and India who both broke the course records on their legs of the relay which means that Winchester ladies now hold course records on all nine legs!
The mixed team finished in a superb time of 5 hrs 25 mins and 20 seconds to give them a second place finish. The mixed team was Lucy Elliott who broke the leg one record, Steve Goodwin, Jo Jefferies, Glynis Sheppard, Will Clarkson, Joy Radford, Gareth Hardman, Mike Davies and Gina Hardman.
A big thank you to Gina and Gareth for coming back from Wales to run!
Rachel Byers.
Back the Track - NOW!
The Bar End track is currently running second in the race to gain funding from Norwich Union, which ends in
less than two weeks. If you have not voted yet, please
click
here to vote for the Bar End running track at Norwich Union's web
site to help secure funding from Norwich Union. It takes only a couple
of minutes to register and vote and there's up to £50,000 at stake.
Sportshall
Map showing gym location at Kings' School.
Alton Sports
Alton Sports are holding a Saucony day on Thursday 6th and an Adidas and Mizuno day on Saturday 8th, both 10 - 5.
Juniors
The
Winter Season Training schedule is now available. Right-click the link to save this file.
Road Running
Sportshall
See
About Sportshall and
Sportshall Fixtures for a major update about Autumn 07-Spring 08 Sportshall Training and Fixtures from Ewan Simmons.
Cross Country - WADAC Hosts First Race at Farley Mount (Saturday Oct 13th)
OUR CLUB ORGANISING FIRST EVENT OF THE SEASON
Wadac organise the first event of the season at the lovely venue of Farley Mount .It is extremely popular with the cross country fraternity and an amazing sight to watch. It is really good to watch all the different age groups for Boys and Girls and then the Senior Men and Women .To do this we need help from club members, please offer if you think you can manage just a few hours on Saturday 7th. October .
Perhaps you maybe able to help with one of the following:
- We need people to help set up the course first thing in morning.(about 2 hours )
- Need people to Marshall at various points on course .(3.5 hours ,from midday )
- Need people to help with refreshments .(various times from 11.00 onwards )
Please volunteer to Alan Coveney W. 882719
NOTE: If you have never helped with an event before, no worries ! It is not hard and you will be shown exactly what to do .Thankyou, Alan Coveney
Cross Country - 13th October
There will be a charge of £2 per car at this year's XC at Farley Mount. This will cover charges imposed by Hampshire County Council for the use of their land for the races, and from the Forestry Commission for the use of car parking areas.
IMPORTANT NOTE : Please note that this year there will be a different parking area with a separate entrance and exit.
Do allow extra time to get to Farley Mount, and do not park on the road where there are Police cones. The Police will be noting number plates of cars causing an obstruction.
Please respect everything associated with the organisation of the event, as this could affect the future of the event being held in this beautiful location.
Work Starts on the new Track!
On Weds 8th August (coincidentally one year from the start of Beijing Olympics), members of City Council, University, WADAC, Meridian TV, Win FM, Hants Chronicle were present to witness Joy Carter (vice-chancellor of the University of Winchester) cut the first turf for the track at Bar End. Loud cheers (esp from WADAC!) rang out as the JCB swung into action. The project is underway and is on target for completion Spring 2008. Although this ends a 25 year campaign for a track in Winchester it is just the beginning for us as a club - it will be fantastic to have a base from which we can all get to know one another, develop all aspects of the club and look ahead to some major successes in track, field, cross-country and road running.
10K Cross Country at Hursley Estate
The friends of Hursley School have organised a 10k cross country event on
23rd sept in the private grounds of hursley estate. The course has been
permited by UK athletics and stands to be a great annual event. The gates
open at 08.30 and we are limiting it to 250 runners . There is a
children's fun run at 12.00. There is lots of off road parking , changing
facilities, prizes for the winners and BBQ and Beer tent!
People can enter on line as we have a web site
www.hursley10k.co.uk .
Thanks
Liz ( A Hardley runner! may see you at the rr10 on 15th)
Track and Field
Photos from the UK Championships, Manchester, 27-29 July 2007. Thanks to Gary Mitchell.
Triathlon
Coungratulations to the five WADAC athletes who completed the Winchester Fast Twitch Triathlon on Sunday 22nd July:
Marius Kwint (4th) 1:43:12
Jonathan Talbot-Weiss 2:03.16
Jenny Thomson 2:08
Jackie Ducker 2:17:27
Anna Goldsmith 2:24:46
Road Running
Photos from the Winchester 5K. Thanks to Derek Smith.
Solent Half Marathon (Hardley)
entry form is now available. Thanks to Simon Stevens.
WADAC Achieves Clubmark status
Winchester and District AC is proud to have achieved
Clubmark status with
Sport England.
A formal presentation will be made in the near future, time and venue TBA.
Many thanks to all who helped achieve this by assisting with completion of the file.
British Masters
Congratulations to Karen Hazlitt for winning the
British Masters 2007 5k Road Championships at Horwich on June 24th.
Note that this year's
New Forest Marathon on September 16th is the British Masters marathon championship this year. That race is now full, but the BMAF 10 mile championships are incorporated into the
TADLEY (North Hants) 10 mile race on 14th October.
Thanks to John Radford for this information.
Juniors
Young Athlete's League Summer 2007 report from Joy Radford.
Road Running
WADAC Runners' resuts in the Winchester 5K. Thanks to Derek Smith.
Special Notice - Help us bid for £200k to spend on play
Children and young people in the Winchester district could benefit from a £200,000 investment through the development of a play strategy.
Your help is urgently needed by the City Council to help them craft their bid to meet the needs of people in the city and district.
See the
Winchester Play Strategy to find out more and take part in the consultation via the simple online questionnaire or downloadable forms.
Juniors
See the
Juniors section for news and pictures from the Quadkids' final and photos from the Picnic in the Park.
Winchester 10K - Race for AAIR Results - with some corrections.
Welsh Castles Relay.
Here are some photos from the
Welsh Castles Relay
that did not make it onto the DVD. Thanks to Sue True.
Winchester 10K - Race for AAIR - More photos of adult race
Winchester 10K - Race for AAIR - Photos of adult race
Sorry not to have got all runners - had to join children's race!
Thanks to Paul Hammond for the pictures of the start.
Please send any photos for the web site to
the web maintainer.
Winchester 10K - Race for AAIR - Results 8 July 2007
Wincheser and District's new King of the Mountains
Congratulations to Andy Greenleaf, who had his first taste of Fell Running last Sunday by winning the Skiddaw Fell Race
from Keswick. Not bad for a first attempt at the 9 mile race with 2800 feet of climbing and descent in 70 minutes in pretty bad weather.
Southern Women's Track and Field League
Southern Women's Track and Field League Fixtures for Division 3 West are July 7th and September 1st. Details and a timetable are now in the
Track and field Fixtures section.
Web Update
As you can see, I have updated the design of the WADAC home page.
I will be applying the new design throughout the site,
starting with the most frequently updated pages, over the next few weeks. During this period some pages that have not yet been updated
will have no navigation bar.
Once it has been applied, the new design will make it much easier to update the web site as it separates
the content from format. It will also allow people to link directly to their favourite parts of the site such as
http://www.wadac.org.uk/juniors. This change builds on the existing structure, content and colour scheme.
It will take some time but will hopefully create a modern looking, uncluttered site that
should also be easier to navigate once the update is complete.
I hope you enjoy it. Thanks, Tom Reid, web maintainer.
Road Running
Entry forms now available for
Gosport Half Marathon.
Juniors
Newsletter
- June 2007
Alton Sports
Oakley
Sunglasses now availale at Alton Sports
Juniors - Check out the
new
Juniors section of the web site.
Road Running
Poole
10K Reults. Thanks to Derek Smith.
Track and Field - Wessex League
Meetings Sunday 15th July
The final meeting for U11's is provisionally timetabled for Sunday 15th
July at Tidworth, further details to follow but if you're keen please
pencil it in your diary!
For further details and event timings please follow this link
http://www.quadkids.org/wessex/index.htm.
Michaela
Juniors
This Thursday's training is at Palmer field - 5th July. See
Juniors section for more
information.
Web
Update As you can see, I have updated the design of the WADAC
home page. I will be applying the new design throughout the site,
starting with the most frequently updated pages, over the next few
weeks. During this period some pages that have not yet been updated
will have no navigation bar.
Once it has been applied, the new design will make it much easier to
update the web site as it separates the content from format. It will
also allow people to link directly to their favourite parts of the site
such as
http://www.wadac.org.uk/juniors.
This change builds on the existing structure, content and colour
scheme. It will take some time but will hopefully create a modern
looking, uncluttered site that should also be easier to navigate once
the update is complete. I hope you enjoy it. Thanks, Tom Reid, web
maintainer.
Juniors
See the
Juniors section for
information about the Picnic in the Park,
Road Running Entry
forms now available for
Gosport Half
Marathon.
Juniors
Newsletter
- June 2007
Alton Sports
Oakley
Sunglasses now availale at Alton Sports
Alton Sports
Nike
Night - Tuesday 19th June at Palmers Field
Kids Night -
Thursday 21st June at Pilgrims Field Orders can be brought to the training venue
Juniors - Check out the new
Juniors section of the web site.
Road Running
Poole 10K Results.
Thanks to Derek Smith.
Alton Sports
The Alton Sports van will be back at training this Thursday
evening (7th June) at Pilgrims field and have some great kids training
gear in stock.
Track and
Field - Wessex League Meetings Sunday 10th June and Sunday 15th July
Hope everyone is well and enjoying the sunshine! Just to remind
you
all that this Sunday 10th June is the next Wessex League U11's
(Quadkids) athletics meeting. It is at TVAC, Eton and there are various
events on offer..long jump, ball throwing, and running. You must be a
WADAC member to compete (
membership
forms downloadable from www.wadac.org.uk
) .If you are interested in competing then please let me know (
wyal@wadac.org.uk or tel 01962
627116) . Clare Knapton (Rebecca and
Hannah's Mum) has kindly offered to stand in as team manager on the day
as I am unavailable (running for WADAC in the Welsh castles relay..up
some large hill!!), apologies but am sure Clare will look after
everyone brilliantly. Older siblings are very welcome to compete as
non-scorers.
For further details and event timings please follow this link
http://www.quadkids.org/wessex/index.htm
.The postcode for TVAC is SL4 6HN for those with SatNav.
The final meeting for U11's is provisionally timetabled for Sunday 15th
July at Tidworth, further details to follow but if you're keen please
pencil it in your diary! Micheala.
Back the Track - NOW!
Click
here to vote for the Bar End running track at Norwich Union 's web
site to help secure funding from Norwich Union. It takes only a couple
of minutes to register and vote.
Expenses
Message about expenses from John Fuller,
club chairmanRoad Running -
Ropley 10K Results
Thanks to Derek Smith
Alton Sports
Try Out New WADAC clothing and Nike kit at
Palmer's Field training session on Tuesday
5th June
Click Here for
More Information
Men's Vet Records for
Road Running and
Track and Field - thanks to Alan Coveney
Road Running -
Photos from
Ropley 10K - thanks to Sue True
Sportshall -
WADAC U-15 GIRLS PERFORM WELL IN
HAMPSHIRE TEAM AT NORWICH UNION NATIONAL SPORTSHALL FINALS Report
from Ewan Simmonds
Alton Sports Visiting Junior Session on
Thursday
Alton Sports will be at this Thursday (24th May) junior session,
Pilgrims Field 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Shoes, spikes, kit on sale, orders taken, cards, cheques & cash
accepted!!!
Check out
www.cautionrunners.com
Road Running -
Alton 10 Results Thanks to Derek Smith
Race for AIIR
Updated
Entry Form now available
(sponsors updated)
Young Athletes League - Change of Venue
NB. The second Young Athletes League fixture for this Sunday
19th May has a change of advertised venue from Southampton to Portsmouth, Mountbatten Centre. It
will be a single header fixture [i.e 7 teams]....contact Joy Radford
for details 02380 610752.....
N.B. The following fixture is our Home fixture on June 3rd at
Southampton track, Sports centre.
Joy Radford
Hampshire Road Race League
Fixture dates for the
2007-2008 season. Thanks to Alan Coveney.
Please Help Distribute 10K Flyers at Races
The club is having a big push on advertising our 10K road race which is
July 8th. We would like to distribute as many entry forms as possible
over the next 6 weeks at road races . We have some volunteers for the
Alton 10, but if anybody is going to other races, e.g. Ropley 10k etc.
we would really appreciate it they could also take with them a pile of
forms and spread them around. Entry forms can be obtained from me
please.
Alan Coveney
Sportshall
End of Season summary and photo
in Sportshall Results. Thanks to Ewan Simmonds.
Membership
2007-08 Fees and membership
forms now available on
Membership
page. Thanks to Tina Tognarelli.
Road Running Grand Prix
The Winchester teams had yet another
fantastic season in the Hampshire Road Running League. Both the men’s
and women’s A and B teams finished in the highest possible position.
The A teams finished 1st in the A league (division 1) and the B teams
finished 1st in the B league. In addition the men’s C team finished 4th
in the B league. The number of WADAC women entering each of the races
was sufficient to merit Winchester entering a women’s C team next
season. Had we entered a women’s C team this season I am confident that
they would have finished in the highest possible position: 2nd in the B
league behind the Winchester B team.
For a number of years now the club
has operated a Grand Prix to encourage runners to enter the HRRL. The
winners of the 2006/07 Grand Prix have now been decided - see the prize
table.
| Prize |
2006/07 Winner |
| 1st man |
George Hide |
| 2nd man |
Simon Stevens |
| 3rd man |
Mike Davies |
| Vet 40 man |
Peter Spelman |
| Vet 50 man |
Steve Goodwin |
| Vet 60 man |
Jonathan Kane |
| 1st woman |
Katharine Jones |
| 2nd woman |
Rachel Byers |
| 3rd woman |
Emma Patel |
| Vet 35 woman |
Shona Crombie-Hicks |
| Vet 45 woman |
Joy Radford |
| 10 out of 10 |
Rachel Byers |
Two further prizes, for most improved
man and most improved woman,
will be announced at the Grand Prix award ceremony. The date, time and
venue of this ceremony have yet to be decided. Congratulations to all
the prizewinners and a big thanks to all the runners who turned out to
the races and helped Winchester reign supreme. Two further tables give
the full details of the Grand Prix points for
all the 62 men and
43
women who took part.
Andy Carton
Marwell 10K Results
| Pos. |
Name |
Club |
Age |
Pos. |
Time |
| 34 |
ROBINSON
Andrew |
Winchester
& District AC |
Snr |
24 |
39.44 |
| 3 |
TRUE
Sue |
Winchester
& District AC |
Snr |
3 |
42.39 |
| 82 |
REID
Tom |
Winchester
& District AC |
Snr |
50 |
43.31 |
| 89 |
SMITH
Derek |
Winchester
& District AC |
V50 |
9 |
43.54 |
| 268 |
BENNETT
Bernard |
Winchester
& District AC |
V70 |
3 |
50.56 |
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Fixtures:
new grand Prix
race
results and
men's
table and
women's table .
Thanks to Andy Carton. 29 April 2007
Flora London Marathon Photos
- thanks to Clare Warwick-Smith
Marwell 10K Photos
Wessex Young Athletes'
League
Congratulations from Micheala
for great runs at Tidworth on April 22nd and information about the next
match at Eton on June the 10th. See
Track and Field fixtures for
full item.
Flora London Marathon
22 April 2007
Congratulations to all the
Winchester and District runners who completed the hottest ever London
Marathon today. Provisional results so far are shown below.
If there are any runners not listed below, for example because they are
not listed against WADAC on the FLM results page, please
send an email to request an
update.
Men's
Results
| place |
pl.age |
# |
name |
age |
club |
time |
| 113 |
16 |
684 |
»
MR
HIDE, GEORGE (GBR) |
M40 |
WINCHESTER
& DI... |
2:38:50 |
| 121 |
36 |
575 |
»
MR
HOUGHTON, ROBIN J (GBR) |
M35 |
WINCHESTER
& DI... |
2:39:18 |
| 198 |
54 |
609 |
»
MR
MANN, JULIAN (GBR) |
M30 |
WINCHESTER
& DI... |
2:43:49 |
| 1327 |
287 |
28902 |
»
MR
LYNN, JEFF (GBR) |
M40 |
HART ROAD RUNNERS |
3:08:36 |
| 1516 |
91 |
29165 |
»
MR
CARTON, ANDY D (GBR) |
M50 |
WINCHESTER
& DI... |
3:11:14 |
| 1688 |
382 |
31138 |
»
MR
HARDMAN, GARETH P (GBR) |
M40 |
WINCHESTER
AND... |
3:13:12 |
| 2606 |
185 |
31011 |
»
MR
GOODWIN, STEPHEN H (GBR) |
M50 |
WINCHESTER
& D... |
3:23:59 |
| 2745 |
302 |
25808 |
»
MR
SMART, ANDREW D (GBR) |
M25 |
WINCHESTER
& DI... |
3:25:29 |
| 3079 |
582 |
8822 |
»
MR
HERRINGTON, RICHARD C (GBR) |
M30 |
WINCHESTER
& DI... |
3:28:23 |
| 3561 |
735 |
25811 |
»
MR
MCNICOL, ALISTAIR L (GBR) |
M40 |
WINCHESTER
& DI... |
3:32:12 |
| 3816 |
37 |
28890 |
»
MR
KANE, JONATHAN J (GBR) |
M60 |
WINCHESTER
DIST... |
3:34:30 |
| 4117 |
771 |
10967 |
»
MR
LETCHWORTH, NICHOLAS T (GBR) |
M30 |
WINCHESTER
& DI... |
3:37:10 |
| 9928 |
738 |
24136 |
»
MR
HAMMOND, PAUL A (GBR) |
M50 |
WINCHESTER
DIST... |
4:15:10 |
| 11991 |
879 |
44648 |
»
MR
SMART, SAM D (GBR) |
M50 |
WINCHESTER
DIST... |
4:25:42 |
Women's Results
| place |
pl.age |
# |
name |
age |
club |
time |
| 17 |
5 |
421 |
»
MISS
KELSEY, JO R (GBR) |
W25 |
|
2:47:59 |
| 39 |
17 |
424 |
»
MRS
MANSBRIDGE,
KAYE (GBR) |
W30 |
WINCHESTER
AND... |
2:56:27 |
| 100 |
24 |
375 |
»
MRS
GIBSON,
BEVERLEY J (GBR) |
W35 |
WINCHESTER
& DI... |
3:07:25 |
| 155 |
47 |
30572 |
»
MS
BOWERS, SANDRA
(GBR) |
W30 |
WINCHESTER
DIST... |
3:13:14 |
| 355 |
104 |
365 |
»
MRS
MCNICOL,
GEORGIA S (GBR) |
W30 |
WINCHESTER
AND... |
3:26:52 |
| 392 |
12 |
30440 |
»
MRS
RADFORD, JOY C (GBR) |
W50 |
WINCHESTER
AND... |
3:28:31 |
| 913 |
9 |
25807 |
»
MRS
DYSON-LAURIE,
SHIRLEY A (GBR) |
W55 |
WINCHESTER
& DI... |
3:47:01 |
| 1204 |
125 |
11036 |
»
MRS
SHARMAN, CHARLOTTE A (GBR) |
W45 |
WINCHESTER AND... |
3:54:14 |
| 1645 |
81 |
43173 |
»
MS
BROOKER, FIONA C (GBR) |
W20 |
WINCHESTER AND... |
4:02:37 |
| 2291 |
433 |
12475 |
»
MISS
COUNDLEY, HELEN C (GBR) |
W25 |
WINCHESTER &
D... |
4:15:10 |
Totton 10K ROAD RACE 15
April 2007 - WADAC Men and Ladies Crowned Hampshire Road Race League
Champions
The Totton 10K last weekend
was the last race of the
Hampshire
Road Race League, which comprises of 10 races. The unseasonably hot
weather made racing conditions more challenging for the competitors.
However, this did not stop the Winchester and District A.C. Men and
Women's teams from having yet another successful day.
The overall race winner was the Club's John Beattie, in a superb time
of 30 mins, 54 seconds. We was followed home with some more great
positions by Steve Philips 6th. in 32.15, 7th Nick Anderson in 32.18
and 10th, Matt King in 33.10, giving them a well earned 1st place in
the Men's team event. The B and C teams also had great strength
with 22nd Simon Stevens, 26th. George Hide, 29th.Mathew West, 31st.
Julian Mann, 48th David Knapman, 43rd. Mike Davies, 70th.Nick
Letchworth and 73rd Peter Spellman.
The ladies, not to be outdone by the men, had great success by winning
the team event for the 9th time. The team was led home by Kath Bailey
in 2nd place, in an excellent time of 35minutes 26 seconds, supported
by 3rd Barbara Yff in 36.36, and 7th.Georgia McNichol in 37.27. The B
team also had a good result with 8th. Emma Patel 37.44, 9th Debbie
Coslett 37.57, 16th. Jan Ross 40.48, 20th. Rachel Byers 41.22, 33rd.
Sue True 43.50 and 37th.Gina Hardman 44.29. The depth of the lady
runners in the club has resulted in a choice of 15 different members to
score in the A team throughout the season.
It was a proud moment for retiring Team Manager Alan Coveney who has
helped build the teams from scratch over the past 10 years.
Today's Men and Women's victories, combined with their previous
League successes, meant they were crowned the overall Hampshire Road
Race League Champions . In addition they also won both the B
Divisions in the League a superb feat for the Winchester and District
A.C. runners and something no other club has achieved..
Alan Coveney
Team Manager
RR10
Winchester and District got off to a
flying start in
this summer's
RR10
league on Wednesday 18th April, winning both men's and women's
categories. Thanks to Jonathan Kane for the update.
Totton 10K
Winchester teams take first place in
all categories at Totton 10K.
Men
| Position |
Name |
Category |
Time |
| 1 |
BEATTIE John |
Snr 1st |
30.54 |
| 6 |
PHILLIPS Steven |
Snr 6th |
32.15 |
| 7 |
ANDERSON Nick |
Snr 7th |
32.18 |
| 10 |
KING Matthew |
Snr 9th |
33.10 |
| 22 |
STEVENS Simon |
Snr 18th |
33.59 |
| 26 |
HIDE George |
V40 3rd |
34.49 |
| 29 |
WEST Matthew |
Snr 23rd |
34.57 |
| 31 |
MANN Julian |
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