Archive for November, 2007

Mens and Womens X-Country Results

Again, apologies for the delay in getting these onto the site, but here are the results for the first race of the season for the men’s and women’s league, which took place on 27th October at Senneley’s Park. There are pictures from both races on Brian Smith’s excellent photo gallery, though be warned there are over 1,000 images from these two races alone to sift through!

WM Young Athletes – X-Country Results

Apologies for it taking some time, but at last here are the results of the first two races for you to download (PDF). The club is currently in 9th position in the league, and as well as giving you all the times for each individual, these results also include a summary of the points gained by each team in each age category. Get Race 1 here (Pype Hayes) and Race 2 here (Arrow Valley).

Don Halliday Trophy

The Don Halliday Trophy is for outstanding sprinting during the athletic season by a male member (U15) of the club. The winner for the 2007 season is Peter Watling, Midland Youth and Staffordshire Champion. The trophy was presented to him at the club by Councillor Jennifer Cromie on Tuesday 27th November.

Don Halliday, former Scottish International and RAF Association Sprint Champion during the 1970’s,  presented it to the club in 1972. He was made a life member of WBAC in 1972, along with fellow internationals Rosemary (Stirling) Wright, Roger Walters, Maureen (Tranter) Lewington, Verona (Bernard) Elder and Ralph Banthorpe.

Many of the previous recipients’ of the trophy have gone on to become international athletes. It was one of many trophies that Don won throughout his career, and was originally won by him in Italy.

Motown Disco

December 7, 2007
7:30 pmto11:30 pm

The club is holding a Motown Disco on Friday 7th December, 7.30pm at Goodrich Sports and Social Club. Tickets priced £2.50.

Motown Disco

The club is holding a Motown Disco on Friday 7th December, 7.30pm at Goodrich Sports and Social Club. Tickets priced £2.50.

Birmingham X-Country League Race 4

February 9, 2008
12:00 pmto6:00 pm

Race Four Saturday 9th February 2008 – Severn (Venue to be Confirmed)

Birmingham X-Country League Race 3

January 19, 2008
12:00 pmto6:00 pm

Race Three Saturday 19th January 2008 – Coventry (Coundon Park)

Birmingham X-Country League Race 2

December 1, 2007
12:00 pmto6:00 pm

The second race in the Birmingham Cross Country League takes place on 1st December.  The race is hosted by Rugby and Northampton AC, with the probable venue being Abington Park (tbc).  We will be meeting on the Car Park outside Goodrich Sports and Social Club at 12.00 on the day, and can arrange transport for everybody from there. 

Birmingham X-Country League

All club members are reminded that the second race in the Birmingham Cross Country League takes place on 1st December. The race is hosted by Rugby and Northampton AC, with the probable venue being Abington Park (we should have confirmation within the next couple of days). We will be meeting on the Car Park outside Goodrich Sports and Social Club at 11.30 on the day, and can arrange transport for everybody from there (we have a minibus booked). A newsletter containing more information can be downloaded here.

Success for Children in Need

Road and track runners trained in their pyjamas on Thursday night (15th November) and managed to raise £200 for Children in Need. Well done to everybody who took part and donated. See the pictures here!