Annual General Meeting of the GIAAC 

Wednesday 15th February 2012 at 7.30pm at Beau Sejour, details here.

'Smokefree 2040' community relay for primary school pupils - Sat 11th Feb - 11.30am at Footes Lane

GIAAC and GFC will be organising the ‘Smokefree2040 community relay’ for primary school pupils starting from 11.30am.  This event  is a series of cross-country races open to all youngsters currently in schools years 3, 4,5 or 6.

The series of four races (one relay race per school year) is open to teams of four children of all abilities and in particular we would invite youth organisations and sports clubs to submit teams for any ,or all,  of the four races. More info here.

Club Kit

Please see here for new Club Kit form.

!0 Mile Race

Smokefree Guernsey Series Race 1   Sunday 22nd January, 10am- Pleinmont. 

Seniors - 10Mile Road   Course map here.

  (Pleinmont, Torteval, Mallard, Longfrie, Felconte, Perelle, L'Eree, Pleinmont.

Supporting races for U13(2km) ,U15,U17(4km) to be held on Pleinmont Closed Road- also at 10a.m.

Colts races U7,U9 & U11 from 11am. Map here.

Awards Night Nominations 

The listed people below are those who have been nominated for awards or multiple awards for our Awards night taking place on Friday 20 January at the Wicked Wolf.

Patrick Josey                                                                    Zac Hanley

Chloe Powell                                                                     Sadie Addlesee

Zoe Fitch                                                                          Alun Williams

Sam Wallbridge                                                                Caroline Kyle

Nat Whitty                                                                        Lee Garland

Louise Perrio                                                                    Igor Frietas

Sarah Mercier                                                                   Ben Wilen

Steve Dawes                                                                     Steve Bienvenu

Eben Marsh                                                                      Ross Hanley

Alisha Le Sauvage                                                            U13 Girls Inter Insular Team

Ed Mason                                                                         U13 Boys Hampshire XC Team

Tristan Robilliard                                                               U13 Hampshire Track and Field Team

Josh Allaway                                                                    Junior Endurance Interinsular Team

Colin Jeffreys                                                                    Womens 4x100m Island Games Team

George Mason                                                                  Mens XC Team

Katie Rowe                                                                       Island Games Team

Teresa Roberts                                                                 Womens Road Relay

Tom Druce

Kylie Robilliard

Lee Merrien

Calum Trebert

Sarah Waters 

Last day to RSVP to attend this event is Tuesday 17 January and they must be handed to Liz Powell at the track.

Many Thanks 

Awards Committee 

Colts and Juniors Winter Fixture List Part 2

The fixture list can be downloaded here.

Introducing u13+   Where a race is denoted as U13+ it is open, either as training run for the older juniors or as a fun run for parents starting at either the same time or shortly after the under 13 children. The idea here is that it is a run for novice runners who might be happy to jog round the course for a bit of exercise, timed or otherwise.

Mud and Fun Run

The Saffery Champness Mud and Fun Run is on Sat 18th Feb at 2pm at the Rugby Club

Hampshire Cross Country Championships

Highlights were golds for Lee Merrien (Senior Men) and Katie Rowe (u15 Girls), Louise Perrio's bronze plus leading the ladies to a team victory. Senior Men's team bronze.

Results are here and Photos here.

GIAAC Awards Night - Friday 20th January 2012

Last day for nominations for awards are to be placed in the box in the club room by 7:30pm on Thursday 12 January. Nominees will then be circulated on Monday 16 January.

Last day to reserve your place to attend the awards night is Tuesday 17 January and these must be handed to Liz Powell at the track. (Scroll down for forms.)

We look forward to seeing you at the awards night to celebrate a great year of success and great performances.

Awards Night Committee 

2011 Power of 10 UK Rankings

The announcement of the top 100 rankings for the power of 10 website includes 60 entries from 26 athletes for GIAAC. We also were represented in nearly 30 track and field disciplines. Linked here is the full list of entries.

We had 10 entries in the top 10. Lee’s second place in the marathon just being pipped by Tom Druce being the fastest athlete on the website over 300 meters. Also notable was Kylie Robilliard’s two entries at 14th in the 60m hurdles and 12th in the 100m hurdles and special mention should be made of Katie Rowe’s 15th ranking in the 1500m under 15 and Josh Cowdrey’s 8th place in the under 17 high jump.

It’s also pleasing to see that we have six athletes ranked in the top 100 for all-time performances. Lee Merrien, Kylie Robilliard, Tom Druce, Louise Perrio and Sarah Mercier (in the steeplechase!) and Dale Garland are all included in the all-timers list. Dale is included for the 400m and is our highest raked athlete at 22nd in the 400m hurdles.

Louise Perrio is the GIAAC athlete who is mentioned most frequently with seven entries ranging from 2000m steeplechase to 10k just ahead of Dale and Sarah Mercier with six entries. Zoe Fitch is our junior with most mentions featuring in the rankings for the under 15’s triple jump, hammer and javelin.

Of course the power of 10 entries is a rough guide to how the club’s performances compare with other clubs - some events are much more competitive than others and, especially for the age rankings, performance will be shaped by factors such as how old you are nevertheless 60 entries is a pleasing outcome for all the hard work in 2011.

In our development plan we have identified as one of our goals – ‘We will increase the number of athletes who feature in the top 100 of the Power of 10 Athletics Website’

So let’s see if 2012 can see even more entries across all sections of the club.

Yours in sport, Alun Williams

New Year's Day Handicap January 1st - 11am - Fancy Dress Optional !

Results here. After drying out the results sheets in a PB here are the results of the rather soggy NY day run. Good return by Colette Andrews who was first across the line & also good to see so many turning up in fancy dress with Warwick Helps(Superman), Terry Greening(Bananaman) and Indian duo Cath Coutanche and Sarah Nicholls taking the prizes. Special mention must go to the Pink Ladies (Sara Marley, Jess Gallienne & Eleanor "Indy" Gallagher).

There is some discussion currently going on as to whether the runner in 50th place was Alun Williams dressed as Tom Druce….. or Tom Druce dressed as Alun Williams.

Thanks must go out to helpers on day including Course Markers Louise, Dave Cros & Toby Grice. Finish Line Team Paul Frank, Sarah Mercier, Belinda Doyle, Ian Merrien and Marshalls Nick Marley, Michael Way and Ian Garner.

Traditional Boxing Day XC - Mon 26th December 11am

Fast time (23:15) by Lee Merrien whilst Louise Perrio smashes her PB and Guernsey Ladies Best. Results here.

Junior Track & Field Christmas Holiday

There will be no Junior T&F training now until Tuesday 10 January, Steve & all the coaches wish you a very Happy Christmas.

Club development plan and Appointment of full-time Athletics Development Officer

As many of you know  in recent months the club has spent much time reflecting on its strengths and areas for development. The result is ‘Here we go…Guernsey Athletics to December 2013 , the GIAAC development plan (copy here). This plan will enable us to build on those strengths and to ensure that we have the capacity to build on our success.

The key features of the plan include the following:

• A revised coaching structure
• The reorganisation of the colts section
• The appointment of a full-time Athletics
• Performance targets for the Club’s top athletes

We are also seeking to appoint a full-tine athletics development officer. The job description here and the advert here.

Yours in sport, Alun Williams

Saturday Dec 10th - Final FNB Event 

Results are posted here and league standings here

Colts Barclays Wealth XC : Change of date

The Barclays Wealth race due to take place on Sunday 18 December, will now take place on Saturday 17 December at 2.30 pm at the Top of the Val Des Terres. This is to avoid the annual Santa run.

Visit of Christine Benning

Many thanks to all of those of you who met with Christine Benning , our Contact with England Athletics. Christine is an ex-olympic athlete with a wealth of knowledge and expertise so she knows when a club is moving in the right direction and I’m pleased to report that she was rightly impressed with the club, its achievements and ambitions. She thoroughly enjoyed her time at a Tuesday evening club session and has made very positive comments about the dedication of athletes and coaches alike. Following discussions with Christine and colleagues from the Guernsey Sports Commission we have revised our development plan which we now hope to publish early next week. Again, many thanks, Alun

Virgin London Marathon entry 2012

Every year the club is allocated entries to the London Marathon. Regrettably this year the Club has only received one entry as the allocation process has changed and is now based on the number of entries that register with England athletics  - ordinarily this is only those who compete off-island so the number is significantly less than how they used to assess our allocation.

We have made clear our disappointment to the organisers  - it’s especially ironic as Lee Merrien is currently the holder of the coveted Jim Peters Trophy which is presented to the first British runner.

As always any club runners who have been rejected for the London Marathon and would like to be considered for the club entry can be considered for the place. Please can I be contacted before the race on January 1^st when we will do a draw to select the lucky entry.

Guernsey Sports Commission awards nominations 2012

The Sports Commission Awards evening is always a nice warm-up for the real event the GIAAC awards evening on Friday 20^th January. We have made a number of nominations for consideration for the awards – We have also made some nominations for the Channel TV sports awards. Now, not all the nominations will be shortlisted but we wanted to let club members know our nominations:

Sports Commission trophy – Outstanding performer      Lee Merrien      Tom Druce

Richard Burton Salver  - Outstanding individual achievement  - Male       Lee Merrien London Marathon and World Championships

Guernsey Brewery Salver   Outstanding achievement  - Female         Kylie Robilliard  

Sir John Loveridge      Award for greatest progress          Nat Whitty     Teresa Roberts      

Small Team trophy  (4 or under members)                      Girls 4x100m relay  Island Games         

Lambourne Shield  Sporting Achievement for  11-18 year olds     Katie Rowe

Development award  and contribution to sport    Louise Perrio    

Sport Guernsey – Sports event                 All Terrain Challenge 

Awards Night Friday 20th January 

It's that time of the year again & the all important Awards' Night is on Friday 20th January.  This night is for you, organised by you, will be a relaxed night, with a twist & party afterwards.  El Presidente only allowed to talk for 10mins.  For nomination forms see here and for details of the night & slip to reserve your place see here.

Saturday November 26th FNB Cross Country League Event

Results are posted here and league standings here.

We head inland for the next FNB XC Race - 2pm 26th November - Fauxquets Valley camp site (Perrys ref 22 D2 signposted off Candie Rd for Haybarn Restaurant).

Is this our best XC Event perhaps, certainly a great challenging but compact course awaits with hills, twists, turns and mud, mud, glorious mud.  Spikes or Trail shoes recommended.

Each lap is a mile long (see map here) with divisions (see here) racing:-

6 laps Div 1,             4 laps Div 2&3

3 laps Div 4              & 2 laps Div 5 Novice W & Juniors

Colts races from 2.40pm, Limited Parking

GIAAC Horse Racing Evening on 26 November from 7pm until 12am at the Vale Rec Football club.

Open to any person over the age of 17.  Tickets are £6 and can be purchased from:-

Sadie Addlesee

Ben Wilen

Sarah Mercier

Louise Perrio

Teresa Roberts

Nick Marley

Liz Powell

Nicola Steele-Moore

Any questions please contact Liz Powell liz.powell@cwgsy.net or 07781 108280

Come and support the club fundraising and have a good night out

Two top UK coaches to visit the Club 

Tuesday 22^nd - Tim Newenham, throws coach.  Tim was National Javelin Coach in the 90’s and is, currently, the national coach mentor for Javelin. Tim has offered to do sessions for the club from 6.00pm and we would invite as many athletes and coaches as possible to attend the sessions. Please speak to your coaches for more information.

Tuesday 29^th November - Christine Benning. Christine Benning is the club’s contact with England Athletics and will be visiting the island for two days on Tuesday 29th November/Wednesday 30^th November. We have yet to finalise her programme but we are hoping that Christine will be on hand when we launch the club’s development plan through to 2013. More details later.  

Law at Work Annual Sporting Achievement Awards

These are being held on Wednesday 18th January, please email the club your nominations before Friday 18th November.  Details here. 

Saturday November 5th FNB Cross Country League Event

Third revision results here.  Photo Album now on Flickr

We move to the North East end of L'Ancresse for the next event - course map here   

Main Senior Event - 2:00 Start

Colts U11/U9/U7 - 2:30

Entries welcome from all-comers, including those not having competed in previous FNB races. 

Division 1 will race over 6 miles, Div 2 & 3 race 4 miles, Div 4 race 3.1 miles (5k) and Div 5 will race over one 2 mile lap. Divisions as per Please see league table here 

2011 FNB Cross Country League

For All Ages & All Standards. Series details here.

Results from Race 2 Millennium Stone are here.  Colts results also on this site here.

Entries Open to all whether runner has competed in first race or not.

Junior Endurance Email Group

The Junior Endurance email list is up and running and the first weekly email has been sent to the members signed up so far. To join the list simply send an email to the following address from the email address you wish to subscribe from: giaac_junior_endurance-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

Post Box

The post box has been moved to the wooden shed at the end of the stand.

Lee Valley Indoor Stadium Events Winter 2011 to 2012

Click here for a prorgamme of eventsLee Valley 2011 to 2012.

Juniors take a break

There will be no training for junior track field for the next 2 weeks.  Training will restart on Tuesday 11th October at the track. 

Club Kit

Please complete the club order form here for any kit you wish to to order.

Improvements at Footes Lane

You will be aware that Footes Lane is undergoing  improvement at the moment. For athletics we will see two significant developments:

A strength & conditioning centre is being built trackside beside the finishing line. The total size of the centre is approx 115 square metres and will include equipment such as olympic bars and platforms, racks for squats and bench press, dumbbell set, and various cardio equipment. The centre will be accessible for a selection of our senior athletes as well as other selected sportsmen and women – we will provide more details in a few months but the building should be finished by December with the equipment being fitted in January / February. There will also be some additional seating above the centre

The athletics club will have a club room at  the far end of the Garenne Stand. The  rugby club will be fitting out a new bar and clubroom at the front of the stand and the athletics club will be relocating to the far end of the stand – in the Bucktrouts room. We are currently working out the design but features that are being considered will include:

Relocating the trophy cabinet; designing a wall of fame that commemorates the club’s history and celebrates some of the individuals who have helped to shape Guernsey athletics; improving the records display; establishing a digital display area beside a notice board  where we can include a rolling montage of  current athletes.

The building works should start soon with the hope that all works will be completed before the start of the track season 2012.The athletics club room should be finished sometime before that May 2012

We would really appreciate ideas and contributions from all sections of the club and we are particularly seeking some individuals who are keen to share ideas on design.

If you want to help please contact Alun Williams

Thank you

Thank you to all those that attended & helped with the Fun Day.  For those who took part in the relay marathon we managed to clock up 1032 laps which is just over 10 marathons in three hours so well done!

PFM Multi Event Thursday 22nd & Friday 23rd September at 6pm

The PFM multi event will take place on Thurdsay 22nd & Friday 23rd September at the track starting at 6pm borth nights.  It will be a fun end of the season competition with a BBQ to finish on Friday.  Cost is £2 to enter of £5 for family and friends for the BBQ.  Entry form here.

Winter Training

Winter training starts on Tuesday 4th October at the North beach carpark with the usual hills & sprints, and on Thursdays at North beach for a steady run of about 40 to 60 mins. Contact JP Mace for more info jpguernsey@yahoo.co.uk

Interinsular in Jersey 10/11th Sept

As documented the Jersey Spartans barely turned out at senior level and Guernsey returned from FB Fields having retained the Burton and Le Riche Trophies with a near white wash.

The junior competition was fiercer but Guernsey edged every age group (U11, U13, U15 & U17) - a collective well done.

Any criticism of the Jersey effort can not be levelled at the Caesarean officials who turned out to make the event happen. Including (but not limited to) Chris Dorey, Roy McCarthy, Jim Evans, Carole Derrien, Hanna Gothard & Alan Harrison. 

The Guernsey coaches and officials who made it work are too numerous to mention.

Full Results now available on our fixtures page.

Commonwealth Youth Games

Hot off the press...Eban ran 52.31 in the 400m to get 3rd in his heat but just missed our on a semi place.  Teresa ran 100m & came 3rd to secure semi place. 

Marathon Challenge 2011 - Sunday 18th September 9am - 12 noon

This year we are going to see how many marathons we can run as a club in 3 hours, open to all club members, parents, friends & family, details here. Senior entry form, junior/colts entry form

Then, it's the Family Fun Day from 12 noon - 4pm

Come and support the club fundraising day, details here. If you can help with cake donations it would be much appreciated. 

Intertrust CI Championships - Part II, FM Fields, Jersey Sat 10th & Sun 11th September

Looks like we'll have a large Guernsey contingent going over, don't miss your spot.  Please complete & return your entry form before the deadline.  Entry U13 through to seniors form here. Colts form here. 

Results added

12th Aug - 5k in the Park
11th Aug Track 1500mtrs
4th Aug - Track Competition night.

Cliff Path Race dates confirmed

Sun 4th Sept - Pleinmont to Petit Bot
Sun 11th Sept - Town Mouilin Huet Town
Sun 2nd Oct - Long cliffs.

See fixture list for details.

OSA All Terrain Challenge

Click on All Terrain Challenge link to the left for results, press releases & more info.

Victory for the posties…. Just

Guernsey Post were the winners of the Collins Stewart annual inter-firms team relay held on the streets of St Peter Port last night. Guernsey Post had been regular winners of the relay over the past five years but this year’s race saw a  close finish as they were chased all the way by second-paced Butterfield Bolts. Sam Dowding, the third leg runner for the Guernsey Post turned the race around with an impressive time of 4 minutes 52 seconds which enabled Jimmy De Garis to anchor the team to a ten second victory.

The third team home was the winning mixed team, KPMG A  whose last leg runner was Sarah Mercier who came home in the fastest ladies time of 5 minutes 17 seconds. Fellow Island Games Competitor Ben Wilen was the fastest male runner as he completed the mile course in a time of 4 minutes 51 seconds.

The first all ladies team was JP’s running group who averaged just over 7 minute miles.

26 teams competed in the event which meant that more than 100 athletes competed over the hilly course. It is impressive that 2/3 of the athletes cam home in under 7 minutes.

The event is a fundraiser for Guernsey Athletics club and, in particular,  to support athletes who are aspiring to represent the island at the 2013 games in Bermuda. See full results here.

For more information -  Contact Alun Williams on tel:710821

Coaching Courses 

Saturday 20 August / Sunday 21 August - The Coaching Assistant course.

Please email zoe at club@guernseyathletics.org.gg if you are interested. Please make every effort to attend & support your club.

Vandalism at Footes Lane on Tuesday Night

On Tuesday night the sinks in the toilets behind the commentary box in the Garenne Stand were blocked and the taps were intentionally turned on. This resulted in a flood that has caused extensive damage to the ground floor at the Garenne Stand including the athletics office. The electric circuits have been damaged and it will be necessary to replace carpets and fittings.

We have been in discussions with both the police and culture and leisure staff and it seems that the damage occurred between 5.45pm and 6.15pm.

The costs of repairing the damage are likely to be in excess of £5000 and, regrettably, those costs will most likely be passed on to the GIAAC.

Having spoken to various club members the feeling at the club is one of disappointment and hurt that this has happened. I will be speaking to all club groups tonight to see if anyone can throw any light on what has happened. If you do have any idea what happened and want to speak to me in confidence please do so.

Alun Williams, tel 710821 (w) 726604 (h)

Isle of Wight Island Games 2011 Keep up to date with all the action. Team Blog : here. Lee Garland's Video Coverage : here IOW 2011 Results Website (Athletics): here   Give your support to our athletes on the Facebook page too: here And of course check out Twitter - on the right !

Good Grief

Its the final day and we will wind up with the relays.  Fear has permeated

through Team Guernsey, El Presidente has turned up wearing a sprint suit. image

Invitation to a reception to welcome back the Island Games Athletics Team

7.30pm onwards on Wednesday 6th July at Hojo’s Restaurant 

Over the next few days we will all be watching with great interest to see how our athletics team fare in the Isle of Wight at the Nat West Island Games. This is our largest ever team of 31 competitors and they are a healthy mix of well-established international competitors and younger athletes with great potential.

This year’s Island Games is predicted to be the highest quality that we have ever experienced but we have great hopes of seeing our athletes return with improved personal bests, medal performances and an enjoyable experience.

We are very aware that our team’s success will be a result of individual’s efforts and dedication. However we also know that those achievements would not have happened without the contribution of many supporters. These include coaches, officials, parents and  sponsors.

Put simply, many of the team would not be competing without the support of the whole club. In recent months the GIAAC has worked hard to sustain development squads, send teams to athletics matches and to organise quality events locally. The result of this support has meant that our club can be proud of our success and we can be confident that we will continue to prosper in the future.

In recognition of your support we would like to invite club members  to a small celebration of our island Games team on their return. We will be meeting at Hojo’s restaurant at 7.30pm on Wednesday 6th July and you would be very welcome to attend.

Yours in Sport 

Alun Williams

President of GIAAC

2011 OSA Recruitment All Terrain Challenge

Saturday 30 July to Friday 5 August

Entries are now being accepted for this year's challenge.  Please use the link to find the details and entry form. 

For those new to the ATC it is seven races on seven consecutive evenings over a range of terrains (road/cross country/cliff paths/beaches/track) culminating in the final race and party in Herm.  If you have any questions, please contact Geoff King on 251348 / 07781 138738.

Spearpoint Fathers Day Half Marathon Results

Results for the Half Marathon can be found here (pdf).

Intertrust Golden Series Athletics Meeting
Saturday 11th June - Footes Lane

Star performances : Josh Cowdrey u17 Boys High Jump 1mtr 97 - UK Lead.
Tom Druce 300mtrs 33.40secs - UK Lead

Photo album posted to Guernsey Athletics Flickr Site here.

Catering Volunteers 

The club would like to set up a pool or people to help with catering.  This would raise funds for the club and just involves the easy job of selling tea, coffee & cakes.  Please email zoe at club@guernseyathletics.org.gg if you can help.

Island Games Spectator Travel

Spare spectator places (travel only) are available to IOW Island Games. Full Details here.  Please contact Jeff Vidamour direct to book jeff.vidamour@giga.org.gg  

CI Champs 7th & 8th May 

The Inter Insular athletics (Part 1) is here!  Please note the earlier start times for the inter-insular athletics this weekend.  Action on both days will start 30 minutes earlier than originally planned, so the first event is 12.30 on Saturday and 11.30 on Sunday.  Also the timetables have changed so please check event times on the new timetables 7th May and 8th May.

We are still short of helpers on both days, for various jobs.  Please let Lee Garland know if you are able to help out for part of the afternoon on Saturday or Sunday.  Lee can be contacted on: (leegarland@cwgsy.net, 07781102751).  We need a full team of volunteers for the weekend to run smoothly!

KPMG Easter Festival 2011

This is a very special thanks to everyone who was involved in the KPMG Easter Festival 2011.  It was our 30th festival and it really was one of the very best.  The lovely weather helped but that is only part of the story.  The event is exemplary in its organisation with so many club members playing their part.  The event works for everyone.  Our elite athletes really thrive on the challenge of top quality competition - well done the likes of Steve Dawes, Colin Jeffreys, Nikki Neale for being there or thereabouts throughout all four races - right through to the likes of, well me - who was dead chuffed to finish 97th in the half marathon.  We also had a great series of colts/junior races.

 I can't really thank everyone for their efforts but Ingy does deserve a very special mention.  He oversaw meticulour planning that made the series go so smoothly.

We have a really busy May and June and the Easter Festival has set us off to a really good start.

Yours in sport, Alun Williams

KPMG 30th Guernsey Easter Runs

Photo Albums have been posted to the club's Flickr site here.

Day 4

Andrew Combs makes it 4 in a row with Half win in 68:41 with Steve Dawes 2nd just 5 seconds behind. Steve Connor completes the podium.

Louise Small finishes first lady.

Results posted here overall positions here.

Day 3

AFD's mens team took the win from Poole and GIAAC. KPMG GIAAC Ladies quartet of Sarah Mercier, Katie Rowe, Nikki Neale and Louose Perrio finished ahead of AFD's team of Hannah Woods, Emma Pallant, Louise Small and Beth Carter.

Results posted : Teams Individualsand overall positions here.

Day 2

Today's 4.7MXC saw same mens placings (Combs 24:19, Dawes, Conner) but Louise Small(26:32) turned over Emma Pallant with Beth Carter third.

Results posted here and overall positions here.

Day 1

Wins for Andrew Combs 31:34 and Emma Pallant 34:47 in Easter 10k, Gsy's Steve Dawes 2nd 31:44, Louise Perrio 3rdW 35:44(Is Rec)...... Now for the real event of the weekend Saturday's Full Course XC.
Results posted here.

Strength & Conditioning session with Mick Woods & Steph Twell on Tuesday 26th April from 6pm at Footes Lane

Mick Woods, the top coach from Aldershot & Farnham and a couple of his athletes including Steph Twell, has offered to run a strength & conditioning session next Tuesday when we have the normal athletics session.  The session is open to all athletes from juniors to seniors.

Tea, coffee & food at Easter Festival

It's been a momentous week for Guernsey athletics - not only was Lee Merrien the first Brit home in the London Marathon but also the Club has acquired a brand new urn so that we can make all sorts of hot drinks at our crosscountry events and at Footes Lane!  The urn will make its debut at the Colts crosscountry race on Friday and will be available for use on Saturday and Sunday a the Easter Festival.  Not only will the urn make life much more bearable as we are shivering away at the full course but it gives us a chance to raise money for the club.  For that reason can we ask members to bring along cakes that we can sell at teh races.  If you can provide any please may we receive them on Thursday evening - please leave them in the Garenne Stand.  Many thanks, Alun Williams.

Easter Quiz

Come and support your club raising money for the Island Games & test your brain.  Details here. 

A busy time for athletics - Hampshire Track and Field, Intertrust CI Championships 

We have a very busy time ahead of us over the next few weeks. Not only do we have the Easter Festival, Liberation day race and the June Half marathon but we also have a number of track and field events and competitions.

First up is the revised CI championships on the weekend of May 7^th /8^th. The changes to the format have been made so that  more athletes can benefit from quality athletics. We are pleased to enclose the entry forms here so get those filled out as soon as possible so that we can have a weekend of really exciting athletics. U11's entry form is here.

We also have the Hampshire track and field championships the week after. Athletes, we must know your details as soon as possible so that we can make flight and accommodation bookings

Over the next few weeks we will be contacting athletes and their families and officials to help us make the events go smoothly. Please volunteer your services!

Yours in sport, Alun Williams 

Accreditation for the Island Games

The entry forms and accreditation requirements for everyone attending the Island Games have been circulated and need to be completed and returned to Alun Williams by Tuesday 19th April.  The athletes squad have been sent details but if you wish to be an 'official' spectator you should also complete the accreditation details.  Copies will be available at the track from Thursday or contact Alun Williams on tel: 726604 for details.  Thanks Alun Williams. 

All change with Dale & Co

Hi everyone. This is a quick note to let all club members know that Dale Garland will be resigning from his post as Development Officer over the next few weeks. Dale has taken up a full-time post elsewhere and since he wishes to focus on his athletics career and to continue to provide coaching support for some of our most promising athletes he will have to relinquish the Development Officer duties. The GIAAC has been very fortunate to have the support of excellent Development Officers. Terry Bates, Lee Merrien and Dale have all brought qualities to the role that have been the key elements in bringing the club to its current level of success across all sectors. Dale has been the Development Officer since 2008 and as we all can see, week in, week out he has been a real inspiration to the club with his commitment and support. I am really pleased that Dale will continue to be a presence at the track not only as an athlete but as he continues to coach athletes.

Development and how we manage it is essential to the well-being of the club. For that reason we need to give some thought to how  we replace Dale. In the long-term we would want to speak to all sectors of the club about their needs and plans. The committee has also produced a three year plan which will shape the future of the club. We therefore need to allow ourselves a period of reflection to work out how to use the resources of a Development Officer to make all these plans happen.

For this reason the committee has resolved to make the following arrangements:

A permanent appointment will be made after the Island Games to allow some time to reflect on our requirements.

In the short-term Lee Garland has agreed to cover the Development Officer post. Lee's main responsibilities, in the first instance will be:

To organise: the Channel Island Championships; the Inter-trust championship; the summer programme of races.

We are very fortunate to be able to work with someone of the calibre of Lee. Lee has been one of our most consistent performers for over two decades, winning his first of four Island Games Gold Medals in Gibraltar in 1995 so he has an extensive, first –hand knowledge of athletics. He has also been involved in officiating, coaching and is one of the club stalwarts who is happy to volunteer for all manner of chores. Please bear in mind that Lee will only be working for 10-12 hours per week so we all need to help out as required. Basically, if he asks you do to something please be prompt in responding and preferably say yes!

Don't forget that Zoe will continue with her role as club administrator - in particular supporting the Easter Festival and organising the visit to the Hampshire Track & Field championships.

Yours in sport, Alun Williams

Junior Schools Cross-Country Interinsular

Well done to all our club athletes who were part of the victorious junior schools cross-country interinsula team at the weekend.  Not only did we have three individual winners in Alex Rowe, Sam Culverwell and Rebecca Toll but we had a host of gutsy performaces that gained us valuable points.  Particular mention to our team of year 6 girls - Rebecca Toll, Kira Avery, Sara Marley, Renee Hubert and Amy Sharpe who turned the match around by taking 5 of the top 6 places. For results see here. For full report see here.

JP's Summer Training Schedule

To view timetable see here.  For further info please contact JP Mace on 07781 435515

Electronic Timing Training Course

The club is holding this course on Friday 1st April from 7pm to 9pm and then Saturday 2nd April 10am till approx 4pm. If you are interested please contact Steve Allaway allaway@cwgsy.net or Geoff King.  We are flying over the experts especially so please make every effort to attend.

Family Car Treasure Hunt

To be held on Sunday 20 March, please come along with your car & save your legs for a change.  For more details, please see here.  

Junior Schools Inter Insular - Sat 19th March 12-2pm Delancey Park

The annuals schools crosscountry inter insular will be held this Saturday at Delancey Park.  24 Guernsey year 5 & 6 boys & girls will be competing over four races.  The competition is always close so why not come along & cheer on the youngsters?

Super6 2010 - 2011 Fixtures and Results

These are now all available on-line. Follow the link on the left.

Saumarez Park 5k series

First date 18 March. Map here, details here or check out leemerrienrunning. 

Annual General Meeting of the GIAAC 

Was held on Wednesday 23rd February 2011 at 7.30pm at the Garenne Stand.

I am pleased to attach the president’s report and the Treasurer’s report which were presented and accepted at the Club’s AGM yesterday. The reports reflect the club’s significant achievements  over the past year. They also applaud the efforts of so many club members to ensure the club’s continued success and growth. At the meeting we did highlight some of the challenges to the club and I have included below a pertinent section of the report

Although there are numerous successes we are not complacent and we are aware of the challenges we face. Fortunately most of those challenges are a product of our success. The club is striving to do more and more and to a higher level each year. To meet the expectations that we have created we need to put in place the following:

·         The club is fortunate to have a committee that loves athletics. Alongside our professional staff Zoe and Dale, we are committed to drive the club forward. To do this we do need to increase the numbers of people who make things happen. In particular we need to ensure that more people help to organise events. In many ways the two most important events for the club in 2011 will be the officials course that we hope to hold in the spring and the coaching course in the summer. We need to increase the numbers of coaches and officials to ensure that we can fulfil our commitments

·         Our finance report reads well – not least because of the tireless efforts of Geoff and his team to husband our resources effectively - but if we are to continue to grow the efficient use of resources will be key. In particular we need to be adept in raising funds for the Bermuda island Games in 2013. We have a young team attending the 2011 island games. If everything goes according to plan they will be in peak condition for Bermuda in 2013 – the only issue will the cost. The individual athletes  will be the main benefactors and we really want to see them involved in doing their bit to raise funds.

·         We are introducing a number of innovations to our track and field programme this year, so that we can provide local athletes with quality opposition throughout the season. The revised inter-insular format; increased off-island races and a series of quality race nights  will all work if we give them  our full backing

We now have firm dates for the officials training courses to which we refer in the report. Those dates are:

Saturday 12^th / Sunday 13^th March Officials course

Saturday 20 August / Sunday 21 August - The coaching courses (Coaching assistant & Athletics coach)  with Athletics coach follow up days Saturday 17th September & Saturday 10th December.

Please email zoe at club@guernseyathletics.org.gg if you are interested. Please make every effort to attend.

Also at the AGM the following club members were voted on to the Committee:

President:  Alun Williams                           Treasurer:  Geoff King

Secretary: Liz Powell                                 Endurance Officer: Louise Perrio

Senior T&F: Glenn Etherington                    Junior T&F: Steve Allaway

Colts Officer:  Nick Marley                          Endurance Events Co-ordinator:  Paul Ingrouille 

The Treasurer's report is here. 2010 accounts are here. The President's report is here.

Inter Insular Mob Match

L'Ancresse, 6th Feb

Recently crowned Hampshire County Champions Louise Perrio and Steve Dawes both defended their Channel Islands titles with convincing victories on home soil.  Jo Gorrod repeated her second place of the previous year but was unable to hold Perrio who, after staying with Gorrod for the opening mile forged clear to win by over a minute.  Nikki Neal was third.

Dawes was never headed and emerged with a victory of over 2 minutes from Jersey's Bruno Fransisco.  Fransisco was followed in by a string of Guernsey runners with Guernsey's Michael Batiste, Dave Dyke, Lee Garland and Colin Jeffreys completing the top 6.

The junior results were more evenly matched with Katie Rowe and George Mason the indivdual winners for Guernsey.

Results have been posted Senior and Junior and a photo album has been posted to the Guernsey Athletics flickr site here.

Watch found at Footes Lane

A ladies silver thin 'EBEL' watch was found at the track on Wed, if it's your please email the club. 

Sunday February 6th - Cross Country Inter-Insular

L'Ancresse Stonecrusher Course (Link to Map here) - Provisional Timetable as follows:-

11am (U13B) & 11.05am (U13G) - 1 lap, 2 miles

11.25am (U15B) & 11.30am (U15G) - 1.5 lap, 3 miles

12pm U17, Senior & Veteran Women - 2 laps, 4 miles

12.45pm Men, M40 & M50 - 3 laps, 6 miles

12.45pm (same start line) U17 Men - 2 laps, 4 miles

Teams

U13, U15 & U17M Categories 3 to score.  By mutual agreement no U17W Team (U17w can count in Senior W Team of 4)

All Senior & Veteran Cats 4 to score, except Open Men, 6 to score.

The presentation will take place after the races, at 2pm at Les Cotils.  hot food will be served BUT if you wish to partake please let Louise of Ingy know in advance - the cost will be £10 and we need numbers by Thursday evening latest.

Hampshire XC Champs Photos

A photo album with pics of our two senior County Champions Steve Dawes and Louise Perrio has been posted to our Flickr site here. For result see here.

Sark Runs 28th May 2011

These popular races have been added to the fixture list. Mike Doyle comments "We are changing the course this year and will be taking in the new vineyards on the west coast. Also, it is our 30th consecutive year, so a celebration is planned!"

For more info email: Sark10@Sarkee.com

New Year's Day Handicap Full Course

Lee Merrien stopped the clock in 23:10, the all time second fastest Full Course, but he could not catch Michel Preece whose generaous handicap gave him a comfortable win.

Results are posted here.

National Rankings for 2010

Congratulations to all Guernsey Athletes (all 14 of them) who made the official rankings for 2010.

...hope we don't miss any....here we randomly go...

Kylie Robilliard (W 100MH)
Martine Scholes (W 10,000M)
Ross Hanley (U17 TJ)
Tom Druce (400M)
Lee Garland (3000 S/C)
Dale Garland (400M, 400MH)
Louise Perrio (W 5000M, 3000M SC, 10M Rd)
Cameron Hantonne (U13 LJ)
Leo Rice ( U20 400MHh
Glenn Etherington (110MH)
Lee Merrien (5000M, 10,000M +Road 10M, HM& Mar)
James Brehaut (U20 Jav)
Katie Rowe (U13 1500m)
Charlton Avery (U15 HJ),

The veteran rankings have not been released yet but we are pretty sure Debbie Doherty and Alan Rowe would join Martine & Lee G in these also. For more info see here.

Also, just outside the National top 20 juniors are Zoe Fitch (U13 Jav & Disc), Sarah Waters (U13 Jav), Ali Higgins (U15 Jav) & Bernedette Benstead (U13 100m).

Fast Times on Boxing Day

Cold and calm conditions produced fast times with Steve Dawes posting a superb 24 minutes 31 seconds to move up to 7th on the Guernsey all time full course list here.  According to our records only Lee Merrien has run faster on Boxing day itself (23:42, 2005). For results see here.

Louise Perrio, in 4th overall set a new Guernsey Women's record of 27:36.

Sports Commission Awards for 2010

Congratulations to the following club members/ teams that have been shortlisted for the Sports Commission awards for 2011:

Sir John Loveridge Trophy – Sports person making the greatest progress in the year – Leo Rice 

Guernsey Sports Commission Small team trophy – Senior women’s road relay team 

Guernsey Sports Commission team trophy – Women’s inter-insular track and field team 

Lambourne Shield – outstanding individual achievement by a boy or girl 11-18 years – Katie Rowe 

Guernsey Sports commission trophy – outstanding performer of the year  - Lee Merrien 

Richard Burton Slaver – outstanding individual sporting achievement of the year  - Lee Merrien 

New Year's Day "Full Course Handicap" Cross Country

Same course and distances apply as per Boxing Day - First Runner start at 11:00am.  Handicap racing explained on the courses web page.

Course Map here.  All welcome, please arrive to sign on before 10.30am, non-GIAAC members £4.00 (members free).

Runners having done Winter XC League - please register under FirstRand number.

Junior Track & Field Training

There will be no training now till Tuesday 11th January 2011. 

Junior Endurance Training over Christmas

Training and racing over the holiday period is as follows. Junior Endurance athletes should check with website and Yahoo Group Email list for any changes / cancellations.

PFM Multi-Event Team Challenge

 Tuesday 14th & Thursday 16th December's Event has been postponed till the New Year...watch this space.

Evening of Celebration - change of date

You and your family are invited to the GIAAC presentation evening on Friday 21st January 2011 at St Pierre Park at 7pm. Please see here for more info & details of our club awards nominees.

Records Book 2010

The Guernsey Athletics records 2010 book has been produced and is available at the Garenne Stand or contact Alun Williams for copies.  A donation for the booklets will be welcome.  Alun's contact details are: tel 726604 or email awilliams@education.gov.gg.  For further info see here.

London Marathon 2011

The club has been given four entries for the London Marathon.  We will follow our usual arrangements for distributin these.  If you are a club member and have been rejected from the ballot please send your rejection slip to Alun Williams - tel 726604 before the New Year's Day race.  We will then do a draw for the races before the New Year's Day race.  If we then have any entries left we will make them available to all club members.

FirstRand XC League Final- Delancey Park

Results of final race posted here and final league tables here.

December 12th Cross-Country Inter-Insular Postponed

Sadly, at Jersey's request we have had to postpone this season's inter-insular for both seniors and juniors. Jersey have experienced a combination of problems relating to flight costs and athlete commitment.

Speaking for Jersey Spartans, Dave Woodsford was most apologetic in making this request.

It is hoped to reschedule the event for a suitable date in February or March.

FirstRand XC Series Race 4 - Fauxquets Valley

Results posted here and photo's here.
Updated league tables are here.

Races for Under 11's from 2.40pm.

Merrien leads the way on Stone Crusher circuit

Lee Merrien blew away some cobwebs with a run out at the third FirstRand GIAAC Cross Country Series fixture on the Stone Crusher course at L'Ancresse Common. Steve Dawes wanted to keep Merrien in sight and did exceptionally well finishing just 36 seconds behind the GB international with Ronan Shally taking third.

Louise Perrio was first Lady - over 2 laps in Division 2 but continued on to take 8th overall in Division 1.

Race Results here, Division Tables here (pdf) Photo Album here (Flickr)

PFM Multi-Event Team Challenge

Tues 14th & Thurs 16th December, open to all club members, see here for more details.

November 6th FirstRand Cross Country League Event

We move to the North East end of L'Ancresse for the next event, course map here.  Division 1 will race over 6 miles, Div 2 & 3 race 4 miles, Div 4 race 3.1 miles (5k) and Div 5 will race over one 2 mile lap. Please see league table here.

It's Dawes & Perrio again at Lucksall - FirstRand XC Series Race 2

Steve Dawes and Louise Perrio defied gale force winds to win at Lucksall. Full results here, photo album on flickr.

Comm Games Official Team Welcome
Beau Sejour Concourse, Tues 26th Oct 18:00 - 19:30

Family, friends and supporters are invited to attend the Official Team Welcome Return at Beau Sejour. Come and meet the athletes.

FirstRand XC Series kicks off with a new record for Dawes !

Steve Dawes recorded a record time in winning today's opening race of the series, clocking 14:58 for the 3 mile course. Louise Perrio was first lady. Full results here.

Photo's of today's action at Delancey Park can be seen on the flickr site here.

Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games

For info & updates click here.

Relay team acquit themselves well Kylie's our star of the track! The outstanding performance of our Games so far was Katapult Kylie's fantastic run in the 100mtr hurdles. Read more on the Delhi web page.

FirstRand sponsor Winter Cross Country Series

We are pleased to announce that FirstRand Trustees have extended their sponsorship of the Junior Endurance Squad to also cover the clubs premium winter event which will be named the FirstRand Cross Country League.  the 5 fixture event will cover races for all ages from colts (under7) upwards.

Full details will be annouced soon - For more info click here

Winter Training

JP's winter schedule for training starts 6pm every Tuesday from 5th October for hills and sprints and every Thrusday for steady runds, usually 20 mins out, turn around and run back. The meeting place is North Beach for both Tuesdays & Thursdays. Ideal for runners who can run a 10k in about 40 to 55 minutes.  JP's mobile is 07781 435515.

Minibus Wanted

The club has recently booked a place for a minibus to take with us to the Island Games which will be held on 25th June to 1st July 2011 in the Isle of Wight.  Now all we need to do is find outselves a 11+ seater vehicle to take with us to the games.  If any club members know of minibuses that might be available then can they contact Alun Williams on tel 726604 or awilliams@education.gov.gg. Many thanks, Alun 

InterTrust Inter Insular Track & Field

Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th September, Footes Lane - Timetable here.

Guernsey Athletes and coaches can justifiably give themselves a pat on the back after emerging from a very busy weekend with the lions share of inter-insular honours.

It was the best haul for many years with overall victories in the under 11, under 13 and under 17 junior categories.

The Sarnians lived up to their favourites to win the senior men's Burton trophy but perhaps the best team performance came from the senior women in a very high quality match.

Key winning performances from Kylie Robilliard, Teresa Roberts and Louise Perrio on the track paved the way for victory but it was the performances in the field from Debbie Doherty(Javelin) and the duo of Leonie Archer and Caroline Kyle in the jumps that saw the women edge clear of their rivals for a rare "Le Riche" trophy victory.  See fixtures for results.

New Fixture - Intertrust Season Finale

Evening of Thursday 16th September, Footes Lane

Featuring Lee Merrien in a 3,000m tune up race for the Commonwealth Games, a domestic 1,500m and some fun relays. 

British Athletes League 21st August

Congratulations to Sportingbet Channel Islands AC who won their home fixture at Footes Lane this weekend to gain promotion to National League Division 3.

CIAC won the 6 club fixture with 251.5 pts to Glasgow City's 226.  Glasgow's second place in the fixture was enough to land them the overall Div 4 title.

Dale Garland was named athlete of the match for his winning 400m Hurdles performance of 52.58. 

More info here. For photos click this link http://giraffe.photoshelter.com/gallery/Athletics-Public-Folder/G0000Bf6BSM_kPr0/

2010 OSA Recruitment All Terrain Challenge

Entries are now being accepted for this year's challenge.  Please use the link to find the details and entry form.

For those new to the ATC it is sevenraces on seven consecutive evenings over a range of terrains (road/cross-country/cliff paths/beaches) culminating in the final race and party in Herm.  If you have any questions, please contact Geoff King on 251348/07781 138738.  For those who have run before, the format is pretty much the same but with a couple of changes which might make it a little tougher! 

Collins Stewart Town Relay Wed 21st July

Please see entry form here.  Any questions email club@guernseyathletics.org.gg

A big Thankyou!

After a few hectic weeks down at the track an on the road this is a quick note to thank of all of our helpers for making the events that we have held so far this summer so successful.

Over the past week we have witnessed an exciting RG Falla/ Smokebusters junior schools athletics championships, a top-quality intertrust meeting and a record-breaking Spearpoint half marathon.

Over 800 competitors took part in the events.

Quite rightly all the focus will be on the performance of our athletes:

·         From 11 year old Elfie Penney winning the best overall athlete at the schools championships to Hywel, Dale, Tom, Nathan and Ross mixing it with the best over 400m

            From Lee Merrien romping to victory in the half marathon to the impressive, record-breaking performance of the girls under 17 4X100 relay team

They all deserve our praise and admiration. But so do all the volunteers and helpers who give up so much of their time to ensure events go off successfully and allow for our athletes to flourish.

As always there are too many to mention but they really are the backbone of the club.

On Saturday I was fortunate to introduce Jason Gardiner to GIAAC athletes and helpers. It was clear that he was impressed with the club and its achievements. He consistently commented on how the success of the club was shaped by quality and quantity of the coach and volunteer support.

So again, many thanks for all your help. We greatly appreciate the support and here’s to continuing our great summer with even more quality events .

Yours in sport

Alun Williams

Lee Merrien decimates field, Defending Champ Bronwyn McNeill-Rogers defeats Island Games HM Champ Martine Scholes.  

Separated from the main results (he started at a different time) is Andree Reece-Sheerin's new wheelchair record of 82 minutes 22 seconds. Taking 4 minutes off his own previous record for the course.

Results posted here.

Intertrust Golden Series Meeting 1
Saturday 19th June, 1pm til 6.30pm
Footes Lane

Results availble here.

Voluteers Needed

As we come up to the busiest part of the athletics season we would greatly appreciate some support in helping us ensure that our athletics events are really high quality.

Over the next few weeks we will be hosting the following events:

The Smokebusters/ RG Falla junior School championships - Wednesday 16th June

The Intertrust Golden Series - Saturday 19th June

The Spearpoint Father's day1/2 marathon amd street mile - Sunday 20th June

We need help in all sorts of areas - particularly marshalls/officials, volunteers to serve teas/coffees and food.

In the longer term we are looking for someone to help us with junior records and to help athletes record and track their achievements and we always need coaches/ helpers at the track.

London Marathon 2001-2010 Register

If you have run the London Marathon in the last 10 years you will automatically appear in this register.  by visiting www.aubreybooks.com, entrants have the opportunity to enhance their entry by submitting personal accounts of their London Marathon experience, mentioning their chosen charity and even uploading photographs from the race.  Sample is here. 

Hampshire Track & Field

Have a look at photos of our fantastic weekend in Hampshire.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/45134931@N06/sets/72157623954374619/

New Fixtures

Please check out the new  fixture list for 2010 here.

Please note - the Cross Country League & Inter Insular Fixtures from Oct onwards are provisional at the current time & will be confirmed by Sept.

Gordon's getting better

We are glad to report that Gordon Mercier is recovering after being taken ill after the Easter Ferstival.  Gordon had a minor operation in St Thomas's hospital last week.  He is now on the mend and we hope to se him down at the track in the near future.  In Gordon's absence Pete Wickins and Sarah Mercier have been running the endurance sessions but it's just not the same.  Our best wishes to Gordon & Family.

Thanking Charlie Cottam

Many of you willknow that Charlie Cottam has stepped down as a club coach.  Charlie has been involved with the club for nearly thirty years and has been instrumental in club developments and suporting 100's of young athletes.  We will be hosting an endurance evening on Thursday 10th June - more details about the festival next week.  During the evening we will be making a presentation to Charlie to thank him for all his hard work so, hopefully, as many of Charlie's athletes as possible, can come along.

Celebrating Lee Merrien's London Marathon and seven decades of the Liberation Day race at the Muse Cafe immediately after the Liberation Day race

So was Lee's debut marathon the greatest Guernsey athletics performance ever?  No doubt the debate about that will go on and on but the GIAAC wants to mark such a tremendous achievement and we have decided to celebrate the event with a reception immediately after the Leberation Day race which starts at 11am.  We will be gathering for a drink at the Muse Cafe - on the old Savoy Hotel site at the end of the race at about midday.  Coincidentally the 2010 race will mark the seventh decade in which the Liberation day race has been won and we want to celebrate that landmark as well.  In particular it would be great if we could get together as many winners of the race as possible.

KPMG 29th Guernsey Easter Runs

Day	Race	Start Time	Results
Friday 2nd April 2010 (Good Friday)	10km Road Race	10:30am	R PDF
Saturday 3rd April	4.75mile Cross Country	11:00am	R PDF
Sunday 4th April (Easter Sunday)	Team Relay (4 x 2 miles XC)	10:30am	Team Indiv
Monday 5th April  (Easter Monday)	Half Marathon 13.1 miles	9:00am	R
Overall Ranking			Ranking

XC Photo Album  Half Marathon Photo Album Job King's photo album is here.  Guernsey Press Half Marathon Photo Album is here.

Press & TV Coverage

Channel TV Coverage here

Guernsey Press : http://www.thisisguernsey.com/2010/04/06/fantastic-twell-obliterates-old-record/

Full Course Cross Country -Left to right Steve Dawes – Guernsey (3rd), Jonathan Hay - Aldershot Farnham & District (1st), Sam Bradley - St Marys College / Tonbridge AC

Inter Counties XC - Birmingham 13th March 2010
Katie Rowe wins u13 girls title

Katie won the u13 girls race with a powerful sprint. Full report to follow. Finlay Wright also had an exceptional run in the u13 Boys to place 17th and help Hampshire to 2nd team.

Sarah Mercier placed 90th in the Senior Women's field.
A few photo's have been upload to the Flickr site here.

Summer 2010 Training Schedule

JP's Summer training schedule click here.

AGM 24th February

 Please click here for the minutes of the meeting, here for the end of year audited accounts, here for the Treasurer's report and here for the President's report.

Delancey Photos

We have posted a few photo's from the final race of the Fusion Systems XC Series at Delancey Park to the Flickr website. Click here.

Guernsey Athletics in 2010

Further to our meeting held in September where parents joined us in a meeting making plans for the future, please click here for Guernsey Athletics in 2010. Please click here for plans for the future and here for Guernsey Athletics golden future.

GIAAC Endurance Newsletter - Dec 2009

A copy of the Endurance Section newsletter can be downloaded here.

Mersey mud

Four of our athletes competed in the McCain Cross Country Series at Sefton Park, Liverpool 28th Nov 09. Lee Merrien was aiming for selection for the GB team for the forthcoming European Cross Country Championships but had to be content with 9th place on a very muddy, wet and heavy going course. Katie Rowe finished an amazing 2nd in the u13 girls, whilst Sarah Mercier placed 60th in the u17/u20 girls race and Louise Perrio finished 46th in the Senior Ladies race.

Some photo's have been posted to the new Guernsey Athletics flickr photo site here. 

 Val Sexton (Phillips)

The GIAAC is sad to report the death, at the age of 49, of one of Guernsey’s leading women distance Runners. Val (Phillips for much of her running career) regularly represented the club and island from the mid 1980’s onwards at cross country, track and road running events. Longer endurance events were her real forte and she gained her first of many Island Games medals in the Guernsey games of 1987, she added to this with more individual and team medals in 1997 and 1999. Val returned from serious illness in typically resolute fashion to compete in Guernsey’s next games in 2003 and will be remembered as a determined individual . Our thoughts go out to her husband Paul and son Sam. 

Fusion Systems Winter Cross Country Series

League positions have now been posted here.

Results of the second race are posted here.

Event Hoodies & T shirts featuring the above series logo on the chest will be some of the prizes awarded to division winning athletes, if you would like to purchase a T shirt (Grey or white £15.00) or grey hoodie (£22.00)then email the club and we will make the necessary arrangements to secure one for you. Ladies T shirts can be the fitted Skinni fit brand or regular - please specify.

This winter's XC Series, sponsored by information technology firm Fusion Systems, starts on Saturday 17th October at Delancey Park ( 2:00pm start ). As usual the series of 5 races will be split into Division's after the second race, enabling athletes of differing abilities to battle out for places in their own competition.  The junior and colts section of the club are also catered for with u17's, u15's & u13's competing in the same races albeit off shorter distances. u11's, u9's  & u 7's race after the main field have finished. More details are on the poster linked here. (pdf)

Training with the Endurance Section Newsletter

Please find linked here a newsletter about training with the Endurance section of the club.

Track & Field Inter Insular - Jersey
12th & 13th September

A photo album of some of the weekend action is here.

West Island Games XIII - Aland 2009

Keep up to date with the latest news from inside the Island Games team with the return of the Island Games Blog. http://gsyathleticsaland2009.blogspot.com/. Games website : here Games result service : here

Zakia Half Marathon 21st June 2009

Half Marathon Results are here.

Aindre Reece-Sheerin smashes Half Marathon Best

Aindre Reece-Sheerin took over an hour off his previous time to clock an impressive record of 1hr 26min 5seconds for the wheelchair category of the 2009 Zakia Half Marathon. Read Aindre's story here.

Missing results posted

5km results from 5th April & 24th May have been posted. I have lots of junior endurance results to post and will get to those next.

Ladies Running Group in Association with Healthchek

Please be advised that he start of these Wednesday sessions has been changed. Registration is at 6:00pm with the session starting by 6:15pm.

Results for most events are posted here (pdf).

Track Fees

If you wish to pay these by standing order, please download a standing order form here. Please return this to the GIAAC and we will pass it onto your bank.

Club Trips

The club has its own travel insurance which covers sickness in the UK following the end of the reciprocal agreement. What the insurance does not cover is athletes who do not travel for any reason other than serious illness. Athletes who decide not to travel for any other reason will be charged the full amount by the club.