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BADAC news December 2005

Week ending Sunday December 25:

Several local athletes and former track and field competitors are featured in the just-published and amended county age group records issued by the Lincolnshire Athletic Association.

In the under-15 boys category, Jake Mason leapt to prominence during the 2005 track and field season smashing two county records. The young Gold Top cleared 1.79m to set a new high jump best performance and for good measure added the pentathlon record to his name. A points tally of 2773 achieved at the Eastern AA Championships erased the previous Lincolnshire mark for the combined event.

Two former Boston College students also appear on the record list. George Antonatas represented Holbeach AC and produced a shot putt of 15.78m in 1195 to claim the under-20 men's record. Joe Eveling-White set the under-17 octathlon record of 4,897 points and the triple jump best performance of 13.76m in 2003.

In the women's under-20 list, Bernice Wilson holds two spring records achieved in 2003. Bernice has marks of 12.0 secs for 100 metres and 24.6 secs for 200 metres. She also retains the under-17 women's 300 metres sprint record with a time of 40.06 achieved in 2000.

Former all-rounder Sharon Wright still holds the under-20 women's long jump record with a 1995 leap of 5.59m. A year earlier Amy Nuttell created the best pentathlon points score for the junior girls category when she scored a total of 3,225 points.

More recently Rebecca Hall made her mark in the shot event. A 12.25m putt with the 3.25k implement in 2003 secured the junior girls best performance and 11.42m with the 4k version added the under-17 record in 2005.
There are a number of long standing records dating back to the 1960s and 70s.

Former international thrower and world strongest man contest winner Geoff Capes is listed in the shot with a magnificent 21.30m effort in 1977 and in the 2k discus when a 54.20m throw in 1978 made the records.
Longest standing record is the junior boys hammer with Trevor Minns’ throw of 49.48m in 1964 still the best for the age group.

Boston-based Chris Marshall retains the under-20 110m sprint hurdles record with his 1988 mark of 14.2 secs. And the late Phil Romaine produced the best senior men's 5,000m time in 1977 when he recorded 14 mins 07.0 secs in 1977. An outstanding all-rounder Alan Rudkin still holds both under-15 (47.94m) and under-17 (48.28m) discus records and also claims the under-17 shot putt best performance with 16.64m in 1995. Wayne Clarke also appears three times in hammer categories with 59.98m under-17 in 1993, 62.16m under-20 in 1995 and 61.00m at senior level.

Johnathon Mitchell of Spilsby holds the under-15 boys 3,000m record with 8 minutes 59.6 seconds achieved in 2001. Matthew Twigg still holds the under-20 discus best with 47.90m recorded in the 1990s.  Boston and District AC Club training continues today (Wednesday), 5pm to 7pm and on Monday (January 2) from 6pm to 8pm.
Normal training resumes on Wednesday January 4.

Boston and District Athletic Club’s Christmas draw winners are as follows: 1 festive hamper, R Gledall, (Boston); 2 whisky, D Graves (Stickney); 3 sherry, N Anty (Boston); 4 liqueur, J Mason (Boston); 5 whisky, D Warren (Boston); 6 sherry, J Perrin (Donington); 7 wine, J Perrin (Donington); 8 liqueur, chocolates, D Graves (Stickney); 9 candle presentation, B Platt (Sleaford); 10 clock, S Anty (Boston); 11 Christmas cake, B Johnson (Boston).

Week ending Sunday December 18:

A total of 28 Boston and District AC runners competed in the final Lincolnshire Cross-Country League match at Woodhall Spa. It was a day when crisp, dry conditions were well to the fore. And the firm surfaces to the tracks through Ostler’s Plantation allowed runners to make good, fast progress.

At senior level Shaun North was in a leading group of three at the end of the first of the three laps. With just one lap remaining he was out in front solo and went on to finish the clear winner of the 8,649 metres challenge. Second man for the Gold Tops was Jack Albrow who was 29th. David Johnson (34th) completed the A team counters.

In support and making up the B team were Steve Hubbard (40th), Peter Flint (48th) and Phil Peatling (51st). Track and field captain Mark Bowler (52nd) was one of a number of BADAC track athletes who used the event to augment their fitness training and Bob Whyler crossed the finish line in 55th position. The A team finished in seventh place with the B team in 13th position.

In the senior women’s competition Jodie Favell ran well on a faster course after her previous efforts on muddy testing North Midlands League terrain. Jodie claimed 16th place. In the under-17 women’s event Emily Moss set off at pace from the gun and shared the lead for two thirds of the 3,732 metres before slipping back to second position.

At under-17 men’s level Chris Cooper continues to improve his performance and he looked strong on the dry woodland tracks at Woodhall. After a good first lap he maintained his rhythm to claim an excellent second place at the end of the 5,766 metres challenge. Behind him there was good support from Simon Robinson (seventh) and James Bexon (10th) to give the Gold Tops an encouraging second team position. Mark Tebbs led home half a dozen under-15 boys entering the funnel 12th. Second counter for the Gold Tops was Jake Brittain 14th with Aston Perrin 16th completing the A team. Jake Mason (18th) led in the B team with Michael Robinson 19th and Josh Goodfellow 23rd completing the scorers. The A team were third on the day ahead of the B trio who were in fourth position.

In the under-13 boys’ race over 2,883 metres once again it was Craig Melvin spearheading the Boston and District AC challenge. He ran home for eighth place with a much improved Ben Thomas in 12th and Robin Perrin 14th, these runners making up the A team. Jake Clare demonstrated his progress made over the country this season by finishing 15th position. In the team competition BADAC were third. Running solo in the under-13 girls’ race, Louise Rutt demonstrated her 2005 progress by finishing 10th in a swift contest over 2,883 metres. Two under-11 girls competed well with Alice Flint completing the 1,578m challenge in 11th spot and Maria Hollingsworth was 22nd.

Club training sessions continue as usual on Wednesday December 21^st and Wednesday December 28^th from 5pm to 7pm. For Boxing Day, beach training members should meet at Skegness Festival Pavilion car park (near the clock tower) at 9.30am. Training on Monday January 2 is from 6pm to 8pm with normal training sessions resuming on Wednesday January 4.

Week ending Sunday December 11:

Twelve Boston and District Athletic Club distance runners tested their fitness and stamina levels against North Midlands opposition at Mansfield’s Berry Hill Park. On a varied and demanding course Craig Melvin led in the under-13 boys squad finishing in 26th place. Behind Craig was second counter Jeremy Baily 30th, Aiden McClure 31st, Finn Lewis 38th, Jake Clare 42nd and Robin Perrin 46th. Mark Tebbs was the highest finishing Gold Top at under-15 level crossing the finish line in 17th position. Aston Perrin came home in 31st place.

Two under-17 men contested a tough race and James Munn entered the funnel 17th with Chris Cooper 23rd. In her quest for improved stamina, senior Jodie Favell had another encouraging run claiming 55th position. In the senior men’s race Sean North faced classy opposition entering the finish funnel in 22nd position.

On December 11 the final 2005-2006 Lincolnshire League cross-country match will be held at Woodhall Spa. The first race at Ostler’s Plantation will be at 11.50am. Club transport leaves South End at 10am.

In other areas of athletic activity, three individual titles and four team championship victories went to Boston area schools at the 2005-2006 Holland District Cross-Country Championships at Spalding on Thursday. Conditions were near perfect on the Coronation Channel course with the still dry and relatively mild weather enhanced by bright sunshine giving runners every opportunity to demonstrate good form.

Boston High School achieved a comprehensive team victory in the under-15 girls section. Their 34 points score gave them a margin of victory in excess of 140 points with Giles School second on 179 points. The High School provided the individual winner with Ashleigh Frankish taking the district title with a confident run. Louise Rutt followed Ashleigh into the finish funnel for second place just five seconds behind. Emphasising the BHS superiority on the day their third counter Kerry Swift was fourth and Chelsea Ironmonger finished fifth for an excellent team performance. With their first finisher outside the first 10, Giles representatives packed well to claim runners-up spot.

In the under-13 boys championship Boston Grammar School’s team victory was almost as emphatic as the High School’s u15 girls. A total of 77 points for their six runners gave them a considerable lead over runners-up Gleed Boys on 152 points with Thomas Cowley High School (Donington) third with 157 points. For BGS Aiden McClure was first to finish running strongly into third place with his closest support provided by Finn Lewis 10th. Giles School’s Joshua Foreman ran brilliantly applying pressure on the eventual winner right up to the finish, claiming a splendid second place.

The Grammar School won a second district team championship when their under-17 squad took the district title with 74 points ahead of George Farmer on 99 points. At the head of the field James Munn retained his intermediate boys Holland title with a good display of front running to get BGS off to a good start. The improving Mark Tebbs was second counter for the Boston GS lads finishing in sixth position. Cowleys were fourth team and their leading runners were Cross fourth and Chris Cooper fifth. Boston College were the only team to finish the necessary four runners in the senior girls competition. With a score of 30 points College claimed the under-19s district championship. Boston High School’s Natalie Grimer was third.

The under-19 boys championship was a much closer contest with Boston College runners-up and Boston Grammar third. The individual title went to the favourite college’s Aaron Shepherd who has an eight second lead at the end of the 6,400 metres challenge. Highest finished for BGS was Liam Mundt in sixth position.

At under-13 girls level in a very competitive contest, Boston High were just pipped for the team title by Spalding High. In the final analysis BHS with 60 points, were just four points behind their rivals. Spearheading their challenge was Wednesday Pywowariw who finished second in her first Holland District champion event. Although the High School had three finishers in the first 10 places, Spalding High went two better with five runners through the funnel in single figure positions.

In the under-15 boys’ category, Boston GS were second with Thomas Cowley HS third with Craig Melvin fourth and Aston Perrin fifth, BGS got off to a good start and Cowleys had four competitors between eight and 20th positions.

In the under-17 girls race, although Boston High failed to finish a team they had Demi Topliss finishing a good third. Cowleys were third team with E Buttery spearheading their challenge crossing the line in sixth place.

Following the championships, the various Holland teams will be selected to run at the Lincolnshire Schools Championships at Lincoln on Saturday January 21.

Week ending Sunday December 4:

On Thursday December 8, the Holland District Schools Cross-Country Championships will be held on Spalding’s Coronation Channel course. With inter-school competition in eight different age groups (under-13, under-15, under-17 and under-19 boys and girls) there are eight Holland individual and team championship titles for contention.

Organisers have confirmed that the next match in the 2005-2006 series of Lincolnshire Cross-Country League matches will be at Woodhall Spa on December 18. The first race at Ostler’s Plantation, Woodhall will be at 11.50am.

In other areas of action, a total of 29 Boston and District Athletic Club distance runners took up the challenge of the Lincolnshire League cross-country event at RAF Cranwell.

In the senior men’s race Owen Msimango was first Gold Top to finish in 27th place.

David Johnson was 44th, Phil Peatling was 56th, Peter Flint came 57th, Tony Tomlin came 60th and Bob Whyler was 61st.

In the senior ladies event Jodie Favell enjoyed the fairly level terrain after the challenge of the North Midlands League courses and finished well in 10th position. Getting in some good stamina training, Anna Lenton claimed 24th place in her first 2005/2006 outing.

At under-17 level Emily Moss ran in strongly for fourth position. Chris Cooper led in a quartet of four under-17 men crossing the finish line in ninth place. Three developing track and field athletes took the opportunity to get in some winter stamina work and Simon Robinson was 12th, James Bexon 13th and Mark Bridges 14th.

Under-15s Emma Buttey (11th) and Jessica Johnson (18th) gained valuable experience in their first outing for BADAC. In the boys race a trio of under-15 runners claimed seventh place for Mark Tebbs, 16th Jake Brittain and 20th for Michael Robinson.

Highest placed under-13 runner was Craig Melvin who entered the funnel fifth. He was well supported by Aiden McClure eighth, Michael Hollingsworth 14th and Jake Clare 16th. For the girls Ashleigh Frankish led the Gold Tops home in sixth position. Louise Rutt ninth and Chelsea Ironmonger 10th, were in the supporting line-up at under-13 level.

Four under-11 runners contested the opening event on the programme. Kieran Melvin ran strongly in third place with Alice Flint 12th, Maria Hollingsworth 26th and Annatha Munn 27th produced promising performances.