FW: England Athletics eBulletin 23rd October 2010

 

 

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Subject: England Athletics eBulletin 23rd October 2010

 

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England Athletics News 23 Oct 2010 www.englandathletics.org Essential information from England Athletics The Commonwealth Games have of course been the highlight of the past two weeks, with our team bringing home a total of 26 medals. We hope you enjoyed all our up to the minute coverage and you can still check results and news on our website. The conference season is also upon us with the Women's Coaching Conference in MK tomorrow, the 3rd National Officials' Forum on Sunday and the Clubs Conferences kicking off next weekend, with the National Coaching Conferences not far off either. Latest News Last few places! Book now for Clubs' conference Ensure that your club makes the most of opportunities available, and share your ideas and experiences with clubs from across England. Our national clubs conferences are coming up soon and free to attend! We have capacity to take more delegates so bookings are staying open at www.englandathletics.org/club-conf-2010 while there are places. Nike ERRA National Six and Four stage road relays at Sutton Coldfield Bedford and Aldershot, Farnham and District ran out winners of the Nike ERRA National Six and Four stage road relays at Sutton Coldfield. The young athlete events saw more success for AFD with Tonbridge also to the fore. Middlesex University introduce QuadKids in the Gambia A group of Middlesex University students and staff have just returned from an exciting trip to The Gambia, where they introduced the QuadKids format to a group of sports leaders. QuadKids sessions formed part of a course in Sports Leadership, Coaching and First Aid delivered by the University. University of Warwick Endurance Academy on the road to success Considerable progress has already been made in the three months since the England Athletics funding for the University of Warwick Endurance Academy / Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire (CSW) Athletics Network began on 1st July. Children throughout England take part in International Marathon Relay Ten English teams using 5 separate venues competed in the 3rd International Marathon Relay against teams from Spain, Ireland and Canada. The teams of 11-year-olds were competing, not only against other teams from far afield, but to beat the Marathon World Records. Features Commonwealth athletes do us proud The Commonwealth Games in Delhi are now over and England have much to celebrate. Track and Field topped the medals table with a total of 26 medals (7 gold, 8 silver and 11 bronze). Congratulations to our team and support staff. Join the celebrations at our Hall of Fame gala evening Come and join 500 others to see top athletes and coaches being inducted into the Hall of Fame, our volunteers recognised and rewarded and congratulate our successful Commonwealth Games team! It's all happening on Saturday 30th October. Want to join us? There's still time to buy tickets - deadline is Monday. Regional Volunteer Awards announced Most of the England Athletics Regional Volunteer Awards have now been announced with volunteers from across the country recognised for their contributions to athletics. Some presentation evenings have already taken place and others are in the pipeline. The National Volunteer Awards will be presented at the Hall of Fame evening. Local Coach Development Programme now underway The Local Coach Development Programme (LCDP) is now underway nationally with many events for both coaches and athletes to learn and improve under the guidance of top coaches. Most of the workshops are free and some are open to all if places are available. Show your passion for athletics Show your passion for athletics and a pride in your involvement in the sport - wear the England Athletics branded products available from our online store. England Athletics growing the next generation of athletics champions Wellington House, Starley Way, Birmingham International Park, Solihull, B37 7HB General Enquiries: Tel: 0121 7817271   |   Fax: 0121 7817371   |   Email: info@englandathletics.org To unsubscribe click here

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