England Athletics, UKA and the other home country governing bodies are alert to our responsibilities to all participants in athletics in respect of all aspects of health and safety. One particular area that young athletes and their parents must be aware of is the risk of cardiac problems. Continue reading ‘Cardiac Screening’
The Proshop (Newbridge) are having a sale of running gear including trackie bottoms, tops, shorts, socks, hats, gloves and other accessories and clothing on Wednesday 16th May at Wolverhampton Lawn Tennis & Squash Club. The items have been acquired due to a sports shop in Bridgnorth closing down. Also on the night will be an opportunity to test and sample nutritional supplements from TORQ UK. There will be many items selling at 50% discount including Ronhill, Puma and Asics.
If you would like more information about us or about the night please contact us on 01902 758890 or email sales@the-proshop.com
The Aviva Series is fast approaching, bringing three world-class events right to your doorstep this summer.
The season will kick off at the Birmingham Alexander Stadium for the Aviva 2012 Trials on 22-24 June where 750 of Britain’s best athletes will go head-to-head in a race for selection.
On the 13-14 July, the world’s best athletes will descend on Crystal Palace for the Aviva London Grand Prix in the world’s only two-day Samsung Diamond League.
The Aviva Birmingham Grand Prix on 26 August will bring the biggest summer of athletics this country has ever seen to a close.
Be there to welcome home this summer’s British heroes, as the world’s best run, jump and throw in Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium for the second time this year. Find out more >>
Well done to everyone who took part and helped out at the first run of the Fordhouses 5k. 98 competitors completed the race on what turned out to be a very chilly, wet evening. Despite the rain and a slight delay at the start, it proved to be very popular and will definitely become a permanent fixture on our calendar! Results can be downloaded here.
Wolves & Bilston will be holding a track and field competition on Thursday 12th April Club night (6.30pm – 8.45) Registration and collection of numbers from 6.00pm
You can download a timetable and entry form here, to complete and return to your coach if you’ve not already received one. We are charging the normal track entry fee £2.00 per athlete on the night.
We always need help with various roles on the night, so if you’re able to help out please let me know.
Noel Mckakly
Well done to everyone who took part in the March Hair Raiser 2012. It was a good day for Telford AC, with the first man, Dave Mansbridge, over the line in 35:32, and the first woman, Denise Sanders in 43:38. You can download the rest of the results here, and check out Brian Smith’s pictures over on his website.
The summer track season is not far away now and it’s going to be a busy year for Wolves & Bilston A.C
This year we have reached the dizzy heights of Div 1 of the Midland League for the first time since 1995 and the aim is to stay in that league and avoid relegation(bottom two go down) so we need everybody fit and available to compete for the club.
Can you download the club availability form , along with dates and venues with the Midland League structure for 2012, check the dates and return as instructed on the form. Please make yourself available for as many meetings as possible this includes athletes coaches and club officials and pass the form on to anyone else who might be available for selection.
I hope you all have an enjoyable season
Noel Mckakly
Wolves & Bilston are holding an officials course in the following disciplines Track Field and Timekeeping for candidates aged 14 years upwards, at Aldersley from 10.00am to 3.30pm on Sat 21st April.
We are looking to recruit new officials and this is a great opportunity to help your club officiate at athletics meeting we are always in need of help if it’s holding a stopwatch raking a long jump pit or recording the finishing order of athletes on the track. Don’t worry if you have limited experience as you will get support at every meeting you attend from qualified experienced officials on duty.
What do you need to do
- Decide which discipline you would like to do either track field or timekeeping if unsure what role is suitable i have some leaflets to help you decide.
- Contact Noel Mckakly WBAC Officials Secretary on 07748174945 or see me on club nights to book your place on the course, places are limited and demand will be high so book early to avoid disappointment.
- You will be required to ring up to apply for a CRB application form(no cost to volunteers) 14-16 years old fill in a self declaration form.
- Attend the course on Sat 21st April 10.00 -3.30pm all indoors.
- Once you have attended the course we require you to attend at least four meetings or more and complete your logbook assessment as you go along make sure the referee signs it as evidence of your officiating role.
We will give you a fixture list for future dates and a free club polo t. shirt.
Noel Mckakly
Well done to everyone who went to London, Parliament Hill, last weekend to participate in the cross-country Nationals. Results for our club are listed here
As a loyal athletics fan, we’re offering you the chance to purchase tickets for the Aviva 2012 Trials, Aviva London Grand Prix and Aviva Birmingham Grand Prix ahead of the general public.
Aviva 2012 Trials
Birmingham Alexander Stadium- 22nd – 24th June 2012
Aviva London Grand Prix
Crystal Palace National Sports Centre- 13th – 14th July 2012
Aviva Birmingham Grand Prix
Birmingham Alexander Stadium- 26th August 2012
