August 2005
| The Tamworth Games |
Saturday, August 20 2005 |
| Please note that the closing date for entries to the Tamworth Games was 13 August . This is clearly stated on all information relating to the Games and the club cannot accept late entries.
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| Posted by:chris |
| Numbers Are Doubled as Scheme is Hailed a Success |
Saturday, August 20 2005 |
| Tamworth Ac has hosted its most successful Star-Track scheme to date with double the number of youngsters attending at the Marlborough Way Stadium.
Sixty youngsters aged between eight-15 took part in the five day programme of track and field.
The coaching programme, which is sponsored by Norwich Union, Sport Across Staffordshire and Tamworth AC, was headed up by Chris Hollinshead and two of Tamworth AC's most qualified UKA coaches.
They were helped by 12 coaching assistants including English Schools international silver medallist Nathan Woodward, one of Tamworth's most promising athletes. Hannah Moody, UK:Athletics development coordinator, visited Tamworth to see the scheme in action and praised the delivery and organisation of the Tamworth AC Star:Track programme.
"Yet again Tamworth AC organised and delivered a highly successful, action packed week of athletics, thanks to the hard work and commitment of the coaches and club volunteers, and the enthusiasm of the young athletes," said Tamworth AC secretary and Star:Track coordinator Chris Graves.
"The abundance of athletic talent in Tamworth and the surrounding areas never ceases to amaze me and who knows, one of those attending this year's scheme could be an Olympic champion of the future."
There is still an opportunity for youngsters aged between eight-13 to attend the Tamworth AC starter group for athletics. Phone the club on 01827 260897.
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| Posted by:chris |
| TAC Out in Force |
Saturday, August 20 2005 |
| A glorious summer evening was the backdrop to this years’ sixteenth annual Shugborough Relay when the turn out from Tamworth AC’s athletes was the best in the club’s history. The multi-terrain event requires teams of four athletes to complete a course of 2 miles each in the grounds of Shugborough Hall. The race is an opportunity for the athletes of all ages to compete with and against each other. Tamworth entered 10 teams of athletes whose ages ranged from 8 to 45 years and with team names such as the Tamworth Tigers, Tortoises and Terriers, In order to enhance the social aspect of the race the Tamworth team manager, Tom Orton, ensured that each team consisted of both male and female athletes and younger and older clubmates. This gave the opportunity for the younger athletes to pit their strength against the clubs more experienced runners and those from other teams from around the Midlands area. The individual times over the two mile course were: Tom Orton (10.26mins); Paul Tasker (10.37); Howard Bush (10.51); Simon King (10.53); John Jenkins (11.03; Tom Orton (11.03); Adam Bache (11.10); Steve Deeley (11.13); Mat Logan (11.27); Mike Pierpoint (12.14); Dave Williams (12.16); Karl Graves (12.27); Kristian Edwards (12.34); Joe Saddington (12.39); Mat Wood (13.00); Megan Jacobs (13.17); Marianne Pritchard (13.50); Kat Snowden (14.00); Amy Williams (14.11); Rebecca Hallam (14.22); Elyse Jinks (14.23); Nathan Christian (14.26); Ashley Smetham (14.40); Robert Farrell (14.51); Oliver Wood (15.02); Matthew Webb (15.11); Joanne Snowden (15.34); Katie Barker (15.35); Nicole King (15.35); Leanne Lewis (15.37); Sarah Williams (15.45); Laura Lewis (15.48); Craig Farrel (16.00); Rebecca Pate (16.06); Sophie Kelly (16.45); Jenna Passey (16.47); Emma Farrell (16.47) and Gina Heseltine (17.06). Photos can been seen viewed on the Gallery in the Shugborough Relays section.
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| Posted by:chris |
| Ace Sports |
Monday, August 15 2005 |
| Ace Sports are now taking orders for the new Tamworth AC tracksuits, warming up tops, windjammers, short and long sleeved t shirts. All items include the new Tamworth AC logo and can be seen and ordered at the club on training nights or from Ace Sports, 81-83 New Street, Burton on Trent, Staffs. DE14 3QY. Tel 01283 530913 Cheques should be made payable to Ace Sports. A clothing order form will be available on the website in due course.
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| Posted by:chris |
| Tamworth AC Star Track - UKA Press Release |
Monday, August 15 2005 |
Norwich Union star:track participants and coaches alike were welcomed by glorious sunshine at Tamworth last week. The scheme, which attracted more than double the amount of participants than last year, also attracted a flurry of new coaching talent. Two young athletes who were only taking part in star:track a year ago themselves, have now progressed to a role of shadowing the star:track coaches and learning how it is done. Simon and Nathan, both aged 15 are two of these youngsters. “I really enjoyed taking part in Norwich Union star:track last year after which I went on to represent Tamworth AC in the Steeplechase,” Simon said. “I completed my JSLA award in school this year and I want to become a coach when I am older. I am really enjoying learning from the experience of the coaches this week.” Nathan, who won a silver medal in the 400mH at this year’s English Schools Championships, is enjoying the opportunity of watching and learning from the coaches this year: “I want to take my Level 1 and Children in Athletics Course this autumn so I can work on the next scheme that Tamworth run,” he said. And it isn’t just the boys who are relishing the chance to coach; also coaching for the first time on star:track is 16 year old Claire. Explaining how she sees coaching as a way of “giving back to the club,” she said: “Norwich Union star:track is great for developing coaching skills across a range of events. The coaches on the scheme share their knowledge and experience in their specialised events so we can all improve our delivery. “I had such good coaches and opportunities as an athlete and I want to ensure that these opportunities are available for the children coming through the schemes and into the club,” she said. Tamworth organiser Chris Graves was delighted with the turn out and the system they have in place for developing the young coaches. “The young coaches are learning so much from the more experienced coaches on the scheme,” she said. “We have a mentoring system in place where the younger coaches can work with the more experienced coaches. It is great to see the scheme benefiting both the children and coaches alike.” The good atmosphere and rapport between the coaches was also evident in the enthusiasm of the children. “I enjoy athletics and joined the club a few months ago. I was given a flyer about Norwich Union star:track and thought it sounded fun,” Aliyah, aged 10, said. 'I am really enjoying the scheme and like the chance to practice and getting better at different events. I really enjoy it” Eleven-year-old James echoed Aliyah’s sentiments: “It is better than I expected! I have really enjoyed practicing my sprinting and have made lots of new friends. “The coaches are great because they listen to you and let you try lots of different things. They make it fun and run lots of fun competitions. I am now looking forward to the relays at the end of the week,” he said. Up to date stories and photographs from the scheme can be found on Tamworth AC’s website www.tamworthac.co.uk/
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| Posted by:chris |
| Men's First Team Retain Place in First Division |
Monday, August 15 2005 |
Tamworth Athletic Club's men's first team retained their place in Division One of the Midland's League by finishing fifth out of eight teams in the final match at Telford.
Gavin Showell was the busiest Tamworth athlete, competing in six events. He won the pole vault with a clearance of 4.25m, was third in the high jump with 1.55m and the 110m hurdles in 18.3secs, fourth in the shot with a putt of 9.33m, seventh in the discus with a throw of 27.17m and the same position in the hammer with 22.59m.
Ricky Hallam won the B pole vault with a clearance of 3.75m and was third in the 400m hurdles in 1:09.2mins.
Adam Smith was second in the triple jump with a good leap of 13.17m and wsixth in the high jump with 1.65m.
David Lines was second in his 110m hurdles in 1:00.08mins.Nathan Woodward was second in the 400m in 50.6secs.
Ben Jones was third in the 100m in 11.9secs and picked up fourth place finishes in the 200m in 24.6secs and the long jump with 5.29m.
John Jenkins was third in the 400m in 52.8secs and seventh in the 800m in 2:00.2mins.
Youngster Simon King set a new personal best in the 3,000m steeplechase when he clocked 11:42.8mins to finish sixth.
John Culshaw completed five events, claiming fourth places in the javelin with 38.24m and the discus with 24.9m.He was sixth in both the hammer with 18.86m and the shot with a putt of 9.66m, as well as eighth in the 1,500m in 5:40.9mins.
Phil Clamp finished sixth in the 800m in 2:02.4mins and the 3,000m in 9:11.9mins.Tom Hardman was also sixth in the javelin with 45.57m.
Also clocking up sixth places were Greg Richards in the 100m in 11.6secs and in the 200m in 23.8secs, and Howard Bush was fifth in the 3,000m in 9:41.4mins.
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| Posted by:chris |
| Matt James Keeps Busy For Men's B Team |
Monday, August 15 2005 |
Matty James competed in the equivalent of a decathlon in one afternoon to help Tamworth AC's men's B team finish fourth in Division Five of the Midlands League after the final match at Hereford.
James completed ten individual events, and still had enough energy to run a leg in the 4x100m relay.
He won the 400m hurdles in 1:02.8mins, was second in the 110m hurdles in 19.8secs and the triple jump in with a leap of 11.48m, was fourth in the high jump with 1.5m, the 200m in 25.5secs, the discus with 22.39m and the shot with a putt of 7.38m.
He was also sixth in the hammer with 12.4m, the long jump with 4.88m and the javelin with a throw of 25.52m.
Youngster Ben Storey won his triple jump event with 10.4m, was fourth in the high jump with 1.5m and fifth in the long jump with 4.81m.
Dave Williams completed four events, winning his 400m hurdles in 1:11.1mins, claiming second in the 3,000m steeplechase in 11:54.8mins, fourth in the 800m in 2:29mins and fifth in the 100m in a personal best of 13.2secs.
Richard Bown was second in the 200m in 23.4secs and third in the A 100m in 11.8secs.
Mike Pierpoint picked up a couple of personal bests when he finished second in the 1,500m in 4:41.7mins and third in the 3,000m in 10:20.5mins.
Adam Bache was second in the A 1,500m in a personal best 4:33.9mins and Nigel Fisher was also second in his 3,000m in a personal best time of 11:32mins.
Matt Hargreaves also completed four events for valuable points. He was fourth in the discus with 19.33m and finished fifth in the javelin with 23.50m, the 800m in 2:10.6mins and the shot with a putt of 7.66m.
Nick Wilkins was fourth in the A 400m in 55.2secs and newcomer Craig Gee finished in the same position in the B 400m in one minute flat.
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