Oct /Nov /Dec 2000 Vol 17 Issue 1
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Oct /Nov /Dec 2000 Vol 17 Issue 1 |
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Club AGM
At the club AGM held in September all the existing committee agreed to continue in place for (at least) another year, however we would appreciate any help from anyone who could help us out with the organisation or training.
A Brief Holiday
We hope everyone has a Happy Christmas and a Merry New year, but doesn't relax too much over the holiday period... ... training at Balerno High School resumes on Monday 8 January
Getting the Herald issued & sent out – the online alternative
Sometimes the delay in getting the words down on paper and getting the latest copy sent out to everyone can take a week or two, and some news gets out of date pretty quickly. However, we do post a copy of the Herald on our web-site as soon as it is available. If you log on to www.harmenyac.org.uk you'll find as much up-to-date information about the club (online Herald, About us), the competitions we are in and assorted news (Noticeboard). Several members are already being notified by email when the latest edition is available, so if you'd prefer to be kept in touch electronically, email me at bob.douglas@dial.pipex.com.
.... and the on-line colour supplement
Many of you who competed in the last meeting at Scotstoun may have noticed a couple of committee members (Willie Lyall and Paul McIntosh) wandering around taking some action shots, and many of those present "posed" for relay team pictures. The best (?!?) of these have been posted on the web-site. The very best posers (?!?) have used to create posters which are now on the noticeboards at Balerno HS and Currie HS.
Mens League 2001
The Annual General Meeting of the Scottish Athletics League (Senior men) there was no movement forward on re-organising the League to allow clubs to put out combined teams, in spite of us sending in a note outlining our thoughts to the secretary several weeks beforehand. Instead it is being put back to a couple of league committee to work update the current league rules, and to consider proposals for revamping them in a year's time.
McDonalds Young Athletes League 2001
(U13, U15, U17 male & female)
A suggested change in the format next year that seems to have the support of most clubs, including ourselves, looks likely to be adopted. Instead of having East, Central and West divisions as in previous years, different groups of clubs will be brought together for each meeting, so it will give everyone a bit more variety in who they are competing against.
Railtrack Womens League 2001
(Girls - U13, U15, U17, & senior women)
We have not been involved with this league for a couple of years, but given the quality of our girls, and the limited opportunities as they move into the U17 / Senior age group, we are considering approaching the "Lothians" Team about participating. This is a combined team drawn from City of Edinburgh, Corstorphine, Livingstone, Lasswade and some of the other clubs in the Lothians. We, and the athletes themselves, believe that this would give more of our older girls and seniors a better chance of competition than joining up with Edinburgh Woollen Mill, the current champions.
East District Cross-Country Selection
Congratulations to Stephanie Lyall, Marbeth Shiell, Amy-Jo Shiell and Paul McDougall who were selected to represent the East District in the District Championships held at a cold & frosty Cumbernauld on Saturday 16 December.
Placings for Harmeny athletes were as follows:
U13 Girls: Stephanie Lyall 5th of 43 runners 2nd Scot - East District winning team,
Collette Shiell 36th of 43
U15 Girls: Marbeth Shiell 11th of 36 5th Scot - East District winning team, Amy-Joe Shiell
27th of 36
U15 Boys: Paul McDougal 4th of 52 2nd Scot - East District winning team
Prize Draw
We're catching up on the prize draw and at the last committee meeting drew three months worth of winners – June Duffy, Bob Douglas and Mrs Chambers. Forms for entering the prize draw will be handed out at training in the New Year.
The Shiell family were out in force at the Scottish Junior Hill Running Championships held near Peebles on Sunday 24th September. Colette was 1st in the U12s in 12m 04s over a 1.7km course. Amy-Jo was 4th in the U16 category in 16m 43s over 2.8km and Marbeth 1st in the U20s in 20m 44s over 3.8km.
Harmeny 1-2 at Pitreavie Cross-Country
Harmeny girls were to the fore at the playing fields of Pitreavie on Sunday 22nd October. Stephanie Lyall won the U13 race over 2400m in a time of 10m 21s with 18 finishers. She was lying 4th until 400m from the finish where she put in a burst to take her into the lead which she held comfortably to the tape. Marbeth Shiell was 2nd in the U15 race over the same course in a time of 9m 59s. Sister Amy-Jo was 14th in 11m 36 with 20 runners completing the course.
Hill Running
Marbeth Shiell was selected for Scotland in the British Junior Fell Running Championships held at Sedbergh Cumbria on Sunday 8th October. She was 3rd in the U16s in 19m 18s over testing terrain in difficult conditions. Marbeth was 1st Scot home to ensure Scotland won 2nd team prize behind England . In the U14 open race, sister Amy-Jo was 5th in 15m 29s.
East District League
The first league meeting of the season was held at Livingston on Saturday 21st October. Only one Harmeny athlete ran and he was representing his school. Philip Purves was 19th in 19m 40s in the U17s over a 4000m course with 23 runners.
UK Rankings
Congratulations to Tommy Ashby who was ranked 2nd in the UK U13 boys in the 400m, Staphanie Lyall who was ranked 5th in the UK U13 girl's list for the 800m (for her time of 2m24.0s) and to Amy Clancy who was 18th in the U13 girl's list for the 200m (for her time of 27.8s).
Cross-Country Fixture List
Fixtures for the 2000-2001 season are as below. Please note that this is a provisional list - date or venue may change. Entry forms for all events will be available from Ian Hislop or your coach approx. 3 weeks before the event.
| Jan | 1st Mon | Portobello Open Road Races | M/F | Portobello |
| 7th Sun | Dunfermline & WF Open CC Races | M/F | Lochgelly | |
| 13th Sat | East District CC League | M/F * | Gorebridge | |
| 20th Sat | East District Championships | M/F | Corstorphine Hill | |
| 27th Sat | Glasgow Open CC Races | M/F | Pollock Park | |
| Feb | 11th Sun | Round the Houses Road Races | M/F | Grangemouth |
| 24th Sat | National CC Championships | M/F | Irvine | |
| Mar | 10th Sat | Scottish Secondary Schools Champs | M/F | Irvine |
Note: Events in bold are club championship events.
If anyone has any queries about cross-country, please phone Ian Hislop on 441 1604.
* At the 2nd and 3rd East District league meetings there will be a Sen/Jun/U17 Women's Open race starting at 1.00. U11, U13 and U15 girls can run in the same races as the boys.
Other events:Glasgow Open Graded meetings at the Kelvin Hall, Glasgow: Wednesdays 15 Nov, 13 Dec, 17
Jan, 14 Feb from 6:00 pm.
15/11 & 17/1: 300/400, 60mH, 1500m, 60m; PV, SP, LJ
13/12 & 14/2: 60mh, 800m, 200m, 3000m; HJ, SP, TJ
Keep Smiling
During the summer we handed out "Smile" cards for users of the Jet Service Station. So far this has raised over £70 for club funds, so the message to all car – owners is to "keep smiling" (assuming there aren't any more petrol shortages). An extra supply of cards has been ordered, and will be available at training to pass on to parents.
Updated 18/12/00
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