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Welcome to the Kilbarchan Amateur Athletic Club Web Site
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LATEST NEWS FROM KILBARCHAN AAC
(click on the dates below to see past results/photos and information)
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Reminder for Road Runners ..... Dates for the next club race ...
Wednesday 19th June 2013 - 7pm (meet at Kilbarchan Park Pavilion)
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Wednesday 19th June 2013
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Congratulations to those who ran the David Cummings 7mile Handicap Race on Wednesday 19th June 2013
Results
Congratulations to Dougie Biggart who won the race. Dougie becomes the first person to win the race 3 times. His first two victories were back to back wins 20years ago!
Thanks to Jason Pender for timekeeping and John Kynaston for setting the handicaps.
More photos to come
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Tuesday 18th June 2013
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Renfrewshire Star Track Athletics Summer Programme Each child
will receive specialist athletics training each day from experienced
coaching staff in running, jumping and throwing and will also
receive a goody bag . Please ensure your child wears appropriate
clothing and has a packed lunch and plenty of water
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Congratulations to Catherine Stewart who was first woman finisher at the Strathclyde Park Run on Saturday 15th June 2013 in a personal best time of 19 minutes 53 seconds.
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Monday 17th June 2013
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Photo of David MacIntosh and Donald Petrie running in the Men's 10k at Bellahouston on Sunday 16th June 2013 photo taken by Gemma Petrie
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Press release - Monday 10th June 2013
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Photos from the National Relays at Grangemouth on Sunday 16th June 2013
u16 Girls 3 x 800m - gold
u18 Girls 3 x 800m - silver
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Sunday 16th June 2013
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Some results from Sunday 16th June 2013 ...
Relays from Grangemouth
Golden day for Kilbarchan! U16 girls 3x800, U18 men 3x800 (+ new Scottish record - team photo above), U18 men 4x100 and Senior men 4x400
Derek Hawkins and Bobby Quinn were senior and masters national 10,000m & 5,000m champions.
Men's 10k at Bellahouston Park
Dalbeattie Half Marathon
Katrina finished 1st Female over 50 ...
Any other results?
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Saturday 15th June 2013
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Please note that Arthur Smith is having problems receiving emails at the moment. He can send but not receive.
So if you need to contact Arthur please ring him on 01605 702480 or 07977 306274
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Friday 14th June 2013
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Confirming bus for Sunday 16th June 2013 for the Relays at Grangemouth
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Thursday 13th June 2013
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Congratulations to Christina Rankin who finished 4th (1st Scot) in the Senior Woman in Karrimor Great Trail Challenge at Keswick on Sunday 9th June 2013 in 42:17
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Wednesday 12th June 2013
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Congratulations to those who ran the Sustrans 5mile race on Wednesday 12th June 2013 at Bridge of Weir
Results ....
Photo of last year's winner Noanie presenting the Sustrans trophy to this year's winner Ewan McKerral ...
More photos taken by John Kynaston on Flickr
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Monday 10th June 2013
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IMPORTANT NOTICE ... Renfrewshire leisure have confirmed that Linwood track will be closed from 27th June to 15th July 2013 for essential track maintenance.
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Sunday 9th June 2013
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Scottish Secondary Schools Champs, one of the top events of the summer, ar Grangemouth at the weekend and several outstanding performances from our young athletes .. medallists ..
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Congratulations to those who were running today including ...
Noanie Heffron and Sheona Johnston who finished the hilly Strathhearn Marathon together in 3hrs 50mins 02secs
Steven Hill who ran the Vale of Leven 10k in 42mins 52secs
Skye Half Marathon ... Stevie Hards in 1hr 39mins Dougie Biggart in 1hr 59mins
Any others?
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Saturday 8th June 2013
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Congratulations to those who part in the Lochwinnoch Race on Saturday 8th June 2013
1st David MacIntosh (left in photo) 3rd Michael Finlay (right in photo) 4th Stephen Spiers Max McFarlane also ran
Congratulations to Heather Fawcett who won the Junior Race
Some more photos taken by Ann Dale
Photos taken by Kenneth Phillips (on Facebook)
Congratulations also to Lesley McKerral who ran the Dirty 30 at Lochalch on Saturday 8th June 2013 in 7hrs 59mins.
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Ultramarathon store have very kindly offered a discount to Kilbarachan AAC members on their web site.
To claim your 10% discount enter KILBARCHAN in the relevant box.
For future reference this box is on the links page.
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Friday 7th June 2013
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Good luck to all our young athletes competing at Scottish Schools in Grangemouth over the next 2 days and congratulations to our talented young hammer throwers who kicked off the medal tally in impressive style last Saturday.
Andrew Costello threw a pb of over 45 meters with his 3k hammer to take the group D gold and Heather Fawcett threw a pb of over 39 meters with her 2k hammer to take group D silver! |
Thursday 6th June 2013
Press release - Monday 3rd June 2013
Saturday 1st June 2013
Results from Open Graded Meet from Wednesday 29th May 2013
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Notice for Monday Fartlek Runners ...
David MacIntosh has kindly agreed to send via email the Fartlek session for each Monday.
If you would like to receive an email with the session for the Monday then please email David on david.mackintosh1@hotmail.com and ask to be added to the list.
Thanks to David for volunteering to organise this.
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Friday 31st May 2013
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Congratulations to those who ran the Dumbarton 10k on Thursday 30th May 2013
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Thursday 30th May 2013
Press release - Monday 27th May 2013
Wednesday 29th May 2013
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Congratulations to Jennifer Rooney who finished second woman in the 5K race at Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA, in a
time of 21 minutes 02 seconds.
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West District Championships at Kilmarnock ..
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Friday 24th May 2013
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Congratulations to those who ran the Clydebank 10k on Thursday 23rd May 2013
Congratulations to Derek Hawkins (pictured left - photo from Kenneth Phillips) for winning the race
Did I miss anyone?
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KILBARCHAN FARE POORLY IN THE CSSAL LEAGUE OPENING MATCH
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Press release - Monday 20th May 2013
Kilbarchan Track & Field Records updated
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Reminder that the 2nd DunRen Open Graded Meeting is at Linwood on Wednesday 29th May 2013
It would be good to see a good turn out from the club at our track. Its a great way to get some race experience or a fitness check.
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Key
track events coming up over the next month (Team
Managers John Rodger and Janet Gillham) (Team
Managers Morag Cunningham, Susan Devine, Janice Ross)
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Tuesday 21st May 2013
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Some recent highlights ...
Claire
Gibson was close to her best in the 1500m,at the Loughborough
International .. 4.16.83
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Please
note ... No Throws training this Friday 24th May 2013 as we are
at the West District Championships.
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Hammerama Grand Prix 2 at ON-X Linwood Saturday 18th May 2013
with one in two competitions.
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Monday 20th May 2013
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MEN'S LEAGUE WIN FOR KILBARCHAN
It's
official! Kilbarchan again won the Men's League at Grangemouth
today! Well done everyone who took part and to team manager Morag Cunningham for putting out such a great team!!
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Friday 17th May 2013
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Congratulations to those who ran the Helensburgh 10k on Thursday 16th May 2013
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Thursday 16th May 2013
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Hill Race Championship won last night at Cornalees by Donald Petrie (left), beautiful evening, slightly muddy at start, only 2 runners.
Photo by Thomas Loehndorf
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Congratulations to Claire Gibson who has been selected to run
for Scotland in the 1500 metres event at the Loughborough
international this weekend against British Universities, England,
Northern Ireland and Wales.
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Wednesday 15th May 2013
Press release - Monday 13th May 2013
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Notice for Road Runners ..... Dates for the next two club races ...
Note we have changed the date of the David Cummings after discussion at our committee meeting (please note I initially had these dates the other way round by mistake! ) This is now right ...
Wednesday 12th June 2013 - 7pm Sustrans (meet at Bridge of Weir)
Wednesday 19th June 2013 - 7pm David Cummings (meet at Kilbarchan Park Pavilion)
More details to come but put them in your diary!
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Tuesday 14th May 2013
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Results from Hill running ....
Saturday 11th. May 2013 Ben Lomond U/15's, 2.5 k., 200 feet, won by Laura Stark in 13:57, Scottish Champion. Glas Tulaichean, (uphill only) 9th. Robert Quinn in 39:54, he still holds the Record at 33:50.
REMINDER. Wednesday 15th May 2013 Kilbarchan A.A.C. Hill Race Championship at Cornalees by kind invitation of Greenock Glenpark Harriers.
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Sunday 12th May 2013
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Congratulations to Laura Stark who was1st u15 girls and Scottish Champion in a time of 13.57 in Ben Lomond junior Hill Race (2.5K including 200m climb) on Saturday 11th May 2013
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Congratulations to all those who ran the Women's 10k on Sunday 12th May 2013
Elspeth Curran (photo taken by Sharon Ramage)
Have I missed anyone?
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Saturday 11th May 2013
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Congratulations to those who ran in the Troon 10k on Wednesday 8th May 2013
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Thursday 9th May 2013
Press release - Monday 6th May 2013
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Confirming bus times for Sunday 12th May 2013 , going to Wishaw for CaSSLe
Leaving from .. Bulls garage, Bridge of Weir .. 9.45 .. Kilbarchan Library .. 9.55 .. Beith Rd garage .. 10.00 .. Thorndene .. 10.05 .. Canal St bus stop .. 10.15 .. Returning from Wishaw, leaving approx 5.30 ..
All in cost £5 ..
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Wednesday 8th May 2013
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There
will be no Throws training on Friday 10th May 2013 due to
unavailability of coaches.
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Tuesday 7th May 2013
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Congratulations to Catherine Stewart who won the women's race at the Island of Tiree Half Marathon in a personal best time of 1 hour 35 minutes 57 seconds in very windy conditions.
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Details of a race on the Gleniffer Braes...
Accord Hospice are holding a 5 mile run within the grounds of Gleniffer Braes Country Park on Sunday 19th May at 10am. Entry fee is £15 and this includes transport from Prolife Gym. Its all being run with the support of Margaret Moore of Good2Run in Paisley who has organised quite a few of our events, and we are hoping that it will be an enjoyable event for everyone taking part.
More information on the Accord Hospice Web Site
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Sunday 5th May 2013
Fartlek Session - Monday 6th 2013
(Note .... From ON-X Sports Centre, Linwood)
From tomorrow the session for the following week will be given out and not displayed on the web site
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Congratulations to Elspeth Curran who won the Ladies Race at the Scottish 5k Road Race Champs on Wednesday 1st May in 16m 27s.
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Saturday 4th May 2013
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Notice for Road Runners ..... Dates for the next two club races ...
Wednesday 19th June 2013 - 7pm Sustrans
Sunday 23rd June 2013 - 1pm David Cummings
More details to come but put them in your diary!
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Wednesday 1st May 2013
Press release - Monday 29th April 2013
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Bus times for Sunday 5th May 2013 to Grangemouth
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Monday 29th April 2013
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Congratulations to those who ran the 53mile Hoka Highland Fling on Saturday 28th April 2013
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Kilbarchan results from Linwood OGM
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Results
from Team West in the Scottish Women's League at Meadowbank on
Sunday 21st April 2013
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Friday 26th April 2013
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TRAINING SESSIONS:
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SAL Meeting 1 Kilmarnock 20th April 2013
Report by David Cunningham (pdf file)
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Thursday 25th April 2013
Press release - Monday 22nd April 2013
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SAL Meeting 1 Kilmarnock 20th April 2013
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Monday 22nd April 2013
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Hammerama Grand Prix at Grangemouth Stadium Saturday 20th April 2013
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Sunday 21st April 2013
Fartlek Session - Monday 22nd April 2013
(Note .... From ON-X Sports Centre, Linwood)
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Congratulations to those who ran the Virgin London Marathon today ....
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KILBARCHAN WIN OPENING MEN'S LEAGUE MATCH
by David Cunningham
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FAREWELL AND THANKS, RICHARD:
By Derek Parker
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Thursday 18th April 2013
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NATIONAL TRAIL RACE CHAMPIONSHIPS at Falkland, Fife on SATURDAY 25th MAY 2013
More information about the race
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3000 Metres races at the Dunren Open Graded Meetings at Linwood Sports Complex which are
being held on the evenings of Wednesdays 24th April, 29th May, 26th
June, 31st July and Entries
for the OGM on 24th April close next Monday 22nd April 2013.
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Kilbarchan AAC Club Hill Race Championship .. 5.5 mile Cornalees Hill race - Wednesday 15th May at 7.30pm.
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Congratulations to those who ran in the Balloch to Clydebank 1/2
Marathon on Sunday 14th April 2013 ...
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Sunday 14th April 2013
Fartlek Session - Monday 15th April 2013
(Note .... From ON-X Sports Centre, Linwood)
Tuesday 9th April 2013
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ATTENTION ALL RUNNERS
Dougie Biggart is starting a Beginners running group on Thursday 11th April 2013. The group is for those of all abilities who are keen to start running/train for a race/get fit etc. If you are interested or know of someone who would like benefit from such a group please meet Dougie at the reception of the new ON-X Sports Centre in Linwood at 7pm. The group will meet each Thursday at 7pm.
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Monday 8th April 2013
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Tom
Scott 10 Mile Road Race, Strathclyde Park Sunday 7th April 2013
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Sunday 7th April 2013
Fartlek Session - Monday 8th April 2013
(Note .... From ON-X Sports Centre, Linwood)
Saturday 6th April 2013
Press release - Monday 1st April 2013
Tuesday 2nd April 2013
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Scottish 6-Stage Road Relay Championships, Livingston Sunday 31st
March 2013
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Saturday 30th March 2013
Fartlek Session - Monday 1st April 2013
(Note .... From ON-X Sports Centre, Linwood)
Thursday 28th March 2013
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Two local events coming up that Kilbarchan AAC are supporting ...
1. A charity 5K at Bowfield on Sunday 14th April 2013 - can register for the race through the Bowfield Hotel Reception
2. 10K in Houston on Sunday 28th April 2013. - Further details
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