If you have any news or photos, please
forward them to Norman (Club Secretary) at norman.grundy132@btopenworld.com or Adam Edge (Website caretaker) at
edggie22@yahoo.com
Information on the 2008 to 2012 Club News Page can be
found through the News Letter Page or Click
Here!
Presidents 5km
Many
thanks to all who ran on Friday plus the helpers at the lap counting, starting
and encouraging.
Norman
Tony Bobby
It is with deep regret that I have to inform you that our President, TONY BOBBY, passed away
"Much
loved and respected President and Founder Member of Birkenhead Athletic Club.
A great runner and inspiration to others. Rest in peace, dear friend."
Lawrie Brown
Tony Bobby's
funeral is on Friday 3rd May 2013
Tony's family have said they will be delighted to see us all and would be
more than happy for us to wear our club jackets. Let's give Tony a good send
off.
Norman
Note: Norman has sent out full funeral details via e-mail (Adam)
Merit Award
Good afternoon all, the closing date for voting for the 2012 Merit award is
next Tuesday(mid night) At the moment there is a 3 way tie for first place.
It would help greatly that if you haven't yet voted then please do so as soon
as is possible. You will have details of previous e-mails as to who can vote
and also who you can vote for.
PLEASE VOTE
Many thanks
Norman
Boarders League Wrexham 24/04/13
The last race of the Borders League took place at Wrexham
on Wednesday starting at 1915, sadly the mens team was missing a member and
the ladies team only had one team member running. However it stayed dry and
the 4 mile course was a real test ready for Friday nights duel of the Presidents
cup. Full results and how we stood in the league will be found on the Borders
website in a couple of days.
Results are now on the Results page!
Many thanks to all that have took part in the series and for making our event back in January a success.
Congratulations to Pauline, Ladies O 60 and Lawrie, Mens O 70 age groups in this seasons Borders League series of races. They will be presented with their prizes at the Presidents 5k track race at the Bebington Oval
Andy
Marathons,
Marathons & Marathons
Very well done to everyone who competed in the 2013 Virgin London Marathon!
Also very well done to Steve Skegg who competed in this years Boston Marathon.
Results can be found on the Results page.
Adam
Also...
Good
afternoon, If you are interested in entering 2014 London Marathon the online
system opens on Monday 29th April 2013. Further details can be found on the
London Marathon web-site.
The club get 2 entries and are balloted, within the club, later in the year
and is separate from the above.
Norman
Oval 5km 17/04/13
Hi
On a windy night myself and brave souls from Wirral/West Cheshire and a runner
with no club ran the 5km. The wind was in your face/side/rarely behind and
I completed it in 20.46 which was 8 secs faster than last month. On a night
like tonight I am very pleased
Regards
Andy
Grand Prix Alteration to Schedule
"Just an up-date on the Grand Prix. Unfortunately the Waterloo 15k, which
was to have been the first race in the Grand Prix, has been cancelled this
year. We have decided that for 2013 this will be replaced by the Seaside 10k
at Southport on 22 September so as to maintain the spread of races across
the county. So the first race for 2013 is now the Walton Park 5M on Tuesday
21 May.
The Rules of the Grand Prix and the Club Registration forms were circulated
with my earlier email on 12 March, but further copies are attached. Clubs
registered so far are:
Birkenhead AC
Mossley Hill AC
Southport & Waterloo AC
Don't forget, your members will not be included in the Grand Prix until your
club has registered (no fee involved). So please complete the registration
form and send it to me before the first race to ensure your members are included
for the whole series.
Regards
Tim Warn
Co-ordinator
Merseyside County Grand Prix"
Adam
2013 Club AGM
Good
evening all,
The club AGM takes place next month and under our Constitution rules I have
to ask if anyone would like to have their name put forward as an officer or
committee member of the club. If so I will also require a seconder to support
the nomination.
All officers and committee have indicated their willingness to serve for the
next 12 months but this doesn't stop other names being put forward.
Any Other Business. If you would like anything relating to club affairs being
put forward then please let me know.
One item has already been put forward and that is the destination of the 2014
International half marathon. Following on from the highly successful and enjoyable
Prague visit 3 destinations have been mentioned
Mallorca, Verona in Italy, and Lisbon in Portugal. These can be accessed via
the Internet. This item will be discussed at the AGM.
FRIDAY
17TH MAY 2013 AT THE CAMMELL LAIRD CLUB, St PETERS ROAD, ROCK FERRY AND IS
A 7-30 pm start.
2013 Virgin Londan Marathon
Good evening all,
To all of you who are running the London marathon this Sunday, take care,
be safe have a great time and enjoy.
Let me know how you get on.
Norman
Cast
Your Vote 2013...
Birkenhead Athletic Club MERIT AWARD
This was set up to recognise and reward the personal achievement of a club
member who has excelled far beyond their capabilities during the year. This
could mean a steady progression of athletic achievements, over coming disabilities,
or work in a voluntary role.
To be eligible to vote, or be voted for, club members must have joined the
club on or before 31st August 2012, this is then giving them at least 9 months
club membership. .
All eligible club members, 1st and 2nd claim can take part in the vote. This
is an annual event with the winner being announced at the AGM on Friday 17th
May 2013.
Please
e-mail me your vote. It will be strictly confidental as to who has voted and
for whom. The last date for acceptance of your vote will be 30th April 2013.
PLEASE VOTE,
Many thanks
Norman,
Hon Secretary.
Boarders League!
Good
morning all,
Just to remind you that the next Borders League race is next Wednesday 10th
April 2013. It is in Shotton, Deeside and has a 7pm start.
The club will leave the top of Thornton Road at 5-15pm If you require transport
or are travelling independently then please let Myself, Andy and Ian Mc know
please. Then we can make the necessary arrangements.
Thank you.
Norman
Birkenhead AC 2013 Prague Trip
GOOD
LUCK to all who are flying to Prague for this week-ends Prague Half Marathon.
Hope you all have a great time
Norman
Wirral AC 5Km
Hi
I went along last night and made an effort on a bit of speed and failed, completed
the race in 20;54 which is 55secs slower than last years first race, age is
catching.
Andy (Chair)
...you
dont look a day over 30 Andy, well done! *Adam*
Grand
Prix 2013
Good evening all,
BAC are now registered for this. The challenge is on to run all the races.
Norman
To
All Merseyside Club Contacts,
I am pleased to announce that the Merseyside Athletics Network has established
a Merseyside County Grand Prix for 2013. For 2013 the Grand Prix will consist
of 7 races:
6 May - Waterloo 15k
21 May - Walton Park 5M
5 June - Birkenhead Park 5M
30 June - Penny Lane 10k
17 July - Sefton Park 5M
6 August - Wavertree Mystery 5k
7 September - Merseyvend 5k, Halewood
Chester Half...Enter Soon!!
Good
afternoon all,
The Chester half marathon is nearly full of entries. Time to act if not entered
yet.
Norman
Seaside Runs
Good
evening all,
This Sunday 24th March 2013 sees the start of the 2013 series of the Seaside
Run. It starts at 11am from Moreton Shore.
This will be Roy Fishers last event, as he has organsed the Seaside Run for
nigh on 20 years. Many thanks Roy for all your efforts and also to your helpers.
Norman
A Word From The Secertary
WELL
DONE to all who ran the Liverpool Half Marathon today. The results are on
the TDL web site.
Norman
Results now on our results page...Adam
Thurstaton Multi Terrain
Fellow Runners
I am pleased to announce this year’s Thurstaston Summer Multi-terrain
challenge will take place on Tuesday 14th May 2013. This is a 6 mile off road
race which includes a couple of miles along the beach then a small section
of road into the Heswall dales before finishing the last couple of miles down
the Wirral Way.
Please can you circulate the attached entry form to your club.
Regards
Steve Saunders
Please note that we marshall this race... I will be in touch nearer the time. Norman
Help
for Heroes in Prague!
Good evening all,
Kyle Lines is running the Prague Half Marathon, with 14 other members of Birkenhead
AC.
Kyle is running for the Charity "Help for Heroes" and anyone wishing
to donate to his Charity can do so via
http://www.justgiving.com/Kyle-Lines24
Many thanks.
Norman
DATES FOR YOUR 2013 DIARY
Good
morning all,
The following are Club organised events,
Friday 1st March, Club Social at the Queens in Oxton 7-30pm
Friday 26th April. Presidents 5k at the Bebington Oval free entry to track
7pm start
May Multi-terrain Heswall Dales/Thurstaston
Friday 17th May at 7-30pm Club AGM. Lairds Social Club, Rock Ferry
Summer Club Runs.
Thursday 9th May, River Front
Thursday 13th June, Hilbre Island.
Thursday 4th July, Royden Park.
Thursday 8th August, Parkgate
Club Handicaps
Friday 21st June, Moreton Shore. 7pm
Sunday29th December , Marylands Lane, Moreton, NOON
Dates yet to be finalised
Autumn Club Social
Christmas Party
I will be sending out reminders about the above events nearer the time.
Norman
Races
Good
morning all,
For your information
The Chester half marathon entries are open but filling fast.
Christleton 5k entries open
Lake Vyrnwy half marathon entries open on the 1st May 2013
Norman
Club Kit Available
Good
evening all Hi
Andy has
the following kit available
1 x XXL Orange Jacket - £15
1 x Ladies small Hexx T - £10
2 x Small Hexx T - £10 each
5 x Medium Hex T - £10 each
3 x Large Hexx T - £10 each
1 x XL Hexx T - £10
1 x XXL Hexx T - £10
These can be delivered depending on time or picked up at club runs/events.
A Word from the Secretary
Good evening all.
Many
thanks to Andy Waring and Ian Sneddon for representing BAC at todays Borders
leage race.
4
Villages Mugs
Hi
While at the Borders league on Sunday I collected 18 finishing mugs from the
Helsby organisors of the 4 Villages half. These are for the final named people
on the list they have, what was given to me. I will have them with me Tuesday/Thursday
at the club run and I will go the the Stags on Wednesday night at 1800. Please
do not call me or come to my home as will be with mum. All that still have
numbers and chip can these be sent back to Helsby as they can use them next
year to save them some money. They will also be contacting you with refunds,
not sure if you will get it all.
See you in the week.
Andy
Boarders League update 03/02/13
Hi
Andy Waring 100th and Ian Sneddon 152nd made the trip out to Anglesey (The
Circuit) on Sunday 3rd Feb for the 5th race of the Borders League. Though
numbers where down on other races in the series the race today was on a car/bike
race circuit and it was great to run on. The wind and rain held off while
we tackled the winding course. You could see the leaders and tail enders,
supporters from other clubs could also see the whole event. As Wrecsam Tri
did not turn up at all we did not come last. A great event and day out, first
lambs seen!!!
Regards
Andy
Club Website 2013
Hello to everyone at Birkenhead AC in 2013. Apologies for not getting the website updated for 2013 sooner! I will be doing my best to get things fully up to speed over the next few days. If anyone spots any faults, especially with the links...Please let me know. Also if anyone has any suggestions or improvements for the site in 2013, please let me know.
Many Thanks Adam (Website Caretaker)
Holyhead Boarders League
Good
evening all,
Next Sunday,3rd February 2013, is the next race in the Borders League series.
It is at Holyhead, Angelsey.
Andy Waring is leaving the top of Thornton Road at 8am and has room for 3
passengers to help share petrol costs.
If you intend travelling please let Andy know.
Norman
Seaside Runs
Good morning all,
Attached is a poster of dates for the Seaside Runs. These are now organised
by Pensby, same format though.
Norman
Port
Sunlight 10k...
Good morning all. Pleased to see the Port Sunlight 10k will be held again
this year on Sunday 19th May 2013. Hopefully all the snow will have disappeared
by then !! I will be interested to see what the entry fee will be as it is
hosted by the old runLiverpool organisation.
Norman
Dates for you Diary
Good
evening all,
The following are race dates, plus a new running web-site. Some dates are
provisional.
February 2013
10th Mad Dog 10k Southport
16th Parbold
17th, Wrexham half marathon,
March 2013
17th, Liverpool half marathon
31st, Run the Bridge 5 mile, Runcorn
April 2013
3rd, Chester Spring 5
6th, Prague half marathon
7th, Wrexham 10k.
14th, Whitley 10k.
May 2013.
5th, Liverpool Spring 10k.
19th, Port Sunlight 5k
19th, Port Sunlight 10k
June 2013.
Tunnel 10k
October 2013
Flint 10k
Seaside Runs
24th March 7pm, 24th April 7pm, 22nd May, 7pm. 26th June 7pm
24th July 7pm, 21st August 7pm, 29th September 11am, 27th October 11am
New
web-site btrliverpool.com
I will keep you informed of any further races.
Norman
Boarders League - Birkenhead Leg a Success!!!
Good
evening all,
Many thanks to all of you who turned out, some with family members, at Birkenhead
Park this morning to volunteer, support or run. This combined with our Chairman's
hard work and organization helped make the race the huge success it was.
There were many "Thank you's" this morning from visiting runners
who were impressed by it all. Thankfully the weather was in our favor but
it was still cold.
You were all a credit to our club and for this a huge THANK YOU
Norman
THANKS TO CHAIR ANDY AND SECRETARY NORMAN FOR ALL THIER HARD WORK TO MAKE THIS EVENT THE SUCCESS IT WAS!
From
the Members!
