Would those who completed the Birmingham Half and other half / marathons like to submit their results for this competition? Submissions should be by email, to irenenn@aol.com, or the online form on this website (see below) stating the member’s date of birth; membership number; full name; date and name of event together with the time recorded. These must be accompanied by a hyperlink to the official results.
https://midlandmasters.com/club-events/half-marathon-marathon/
BMAF Magazine Editor Wanted
You obviously have a passion for masters athletics but do you also have a flare for writing; an eye for copy layout and IT skills? Do you have networking and communications skills to expand the magazine into a full online news service for masters athletics in the UK, covering the website and social media?
If so, an exciting opportunity has arisen for you to join a committed team who run the most successful section of British athletics. Our IT Manager and the current Editor will offer you every assistance including passing on Photo Gallery etc. for your computer. You will receive an annual Honorarium of £2,200.
Reports and Results will be submitted to you by our four Event Secretaries; news and information from Senior Executive members and photos from our Photographers. You will need to manage a small database of subscribers.
Need more information contact: Secretary@bmaf.org.uk Tel: 020 8683 2602.
Apply in confidence to: 156 Mitcham Road. Croydon, Surrey, CRO 3JE
There are spaces on the H&S and Track module at the Athletics Officials course coming up soon (next Saturday 17th October) in Cheltenham. There is only 1 week left to accept bookings for this course, so please encourage anyone who would like to book on to send in an application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Please find attached the application form required to book on to the course: officials-course-application-v8b
Please see the approximate times for the course modules below:
MO0264HS
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Saturday 17th October 2015
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10am-12pm
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Health & Safety and Generic Module
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South West
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Prince of Wales Stadium, Tommy Taylors Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 4RN
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MO0264TR
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12.30-4pm
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Lv2 Track
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The costs for the courses are:
£30 – Full Level 2 Course – includes Health & Safety, Generic and Track
£10 – Health & Safety Module only – (for current Level 2+ officials)
Who should go on this course?
This course is suitable for all new officials from the ages of 14+ to attend (officials can only gain a licence card and DBS from 16+). Candidates work under the supervision of a qualified official in a specific discipline (Track, Field, Timekeeping, etc) before becoming a qualified technical official.
How many days will it take?
One day, with no assessment.
What will I learn?
After completing the course candidates will have a knowledge and understanding in the following areas:
- Appropriate attire/equipment
- Knowledge and understanding of the role
- Ability to follow duty sheet.
- List events/roles covered
- Health and Safety
- Relationships with other officials and athletes
- Knowledge and application of rules
- Ability to make quick and correct decisions
- Presentation and accuracy of result card
- Judging (including lap charts) (Track)
- Operation of wind gauge, lap boards and bells (Track)
- Use of flags at break-line and take-over boxes (Track)
- How to become a club, county or regional official and gain your officials licence
What will I be able to do?
After completing the course candidates will need to gain experience by attending four athletics meetings, operating under the supervision of a qualified UKA Technical Official. These experiences should be recorded and submitted to England Athletics to show evidence of undertaking a variety of roles. A DBS check will also be required following which a Level 2 Club Officials Licence will be issued. By undertaking further experiences and completing a log book, Club Officials can progress to qualify as a County, Regional or National Official.
Please see attached poster for the course
· To see more information on each module please go to our website where all modules are now being advertised: www.englandathletics.org/courses
· To see information on the individual disciplines (Field, Track, Timekeeping…) please go to our officials page where you can download booklets for each discipline: www.englandathletics.org/officials
Please forward this to anyone who might be interested in attending the course or who may know someone else who might be. If anyone has any questions regarding the course after visiting the links to the pages above, please do ask them to get in contact with Tina on the details below.
Thank you for your time and for any assistance provided with the promotion of the courses.
Best Wishes
Tina Beresford
Coach & Officials Education Coordinator – East and West Midlands and South West
England Athletics
Mobile: 07920 532558
Please be reminded that the MMAC 10 mile Road Championships (incorporated in Rugby 10 mile) will be held on Sunday September 27th. Currently we have very few MMAC members entered, thus the closing date has been extended to Wednesday. Please enter online at https://www.sportsystems.co.uk/ss/event/TheRugby10miles/EntryForm?id=1539
May be of relevance/interest to some members:
Please be aware that the AGM of the Warwickshire Road Race League (WRRL) will be on Monday 9th November starting at 7.30 in the Coventry Godiva Harriers Club room.
The main purpose of the AGM is
to consider new rules or rule changes
to present trophies and medals to the successful athletes and clubs
to consider which races will count towards the League in 2016
If you would like to suggest a rule change or nominate somebody to serve as an League Officer you must let me know before October 22nd. Similarly, if you would like your race to be considered in 2016 please confirm to me by October 22nd.
Please forward this information to your athletes who competed in the League and encourage as many as possible to attend – especially if they have a medal to collect.
for the WRRL
Please find below results for the MMAC 10k Championships held with the Wilne 10k on Sunday 6th September. Well done to Ann Gray, 1st W70.
MMAC 10k CHAMPIONSHIPS Results
A belated many congratulations to MMAC Men and Women for coming 1st and 2nd, respectively, in the Midland Vets Track & Field Final. Full results are below:
Midland Vets Cup Final 2015 MatchCv2
Midland Vets Cup Final 2015 MatchBv2
Midland Vets Cup Final 2015 MatchAv2
Midland Masters Athletic Club 