|
|
|
|
|
|
| Press Releases - Monday 23 March 2009 |
| Kilbarchan Athletic Club is having a Come and Try Athletics evening at Linwood Sports Centre on Tuesday 31st March.
There will be the opportunity to run a 100m, an 800m and also to take part in Long Jump and Shot Putt. There will be no charge for the evening and anyone aged from 9 to 99 years may take part. Registrations will be taken from 6.30pm at the track portacabin.
More information from Jason Pender ( 326419) or Arthur Smith (702480).
Last weekend, the Club had competitors in the Scottish Junior Road Race Championships at East Kilbride and despite a number of athletes being missing, there were some good performances.
Under 13 boys packed well to take second team award with Euan Gillham 9th, Callum Matthews 10th, supported by Scott McLardie and Rorie Tracey while under 15 boys were third team medallists with Craig Haxton 7th, supported by Calum Macleod and Ross Heggie.
Under 13 girls just missed out, finishing 4th, team Laura McEwan, Gwen Gillham, Caitlin McStay and Katya Shankland while under 15 girls were 6th, Jenny Eadie, Elaine Eadie and Emma Hadock.
Veteran star Robert Quinn was also in action at the weekend, finishing a close second in the weekly 5K Park run at Pollok Park, time 15 minutes 33 seconds.
The Alloa 1/2 marathon was also staged at the weekends and always attracts good entry. Robin Scott had a fine run to finish 2nd in the M60 age group, in the good time of 91 minutes 42 seconds..
Arthur M Smith Monday 23 March 2009 |
