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Colin Simpson Memorial 5 mile handicap, 7th Feb 2016

Please find attached below entry form for the Colin Simpson memorial run, this year part of the Centurion Grand Prix 5 mile series. If you  have already entered the series there is no extra cost but the form should still be completed and returned by the closing date of 29th January.

Colin Simpson Handicap 2016 Flyer Final 291015

Midland Masters AC Cross Country Championships 2016

Our 2016 Cross Country Championships will be held for the fourth year running at Aldersley Stadium, (Aldersley Leisure Village) Aldersley Road, Wolverhampton WV6 9NW on Sunday, 17^th January 2016. Once again our very good friends at Wolverhampton & Bilston AC have agreed to organise the race on our behalf despite their own heavy schedule of races and our thanks go to them for doing so.

To enter please go to http://areg247.co.uk Login with your username and password*, click on “Competition Entry”, click on the radio button against MMAC Cross Country Championships, accept the terms and conditions then click on “Choose Competition”. Click the box and enter an approximate 6k or 8k time for your appropriate age, then click on “Submit”. Check that all the information is correct and click “Buy Now” and follow the instructions to pay.

* Members who have not used the online entry system before or have forgotten their login details should contact the Membership Secretary on irenenn@aol.com and your username and passwords will be sent to you.

For the members who do not have internet access, please send a cheque made payable to “MMAC” to MMAC XC Entries Secretary, Rainbow Cottage, 15 Meadow Lane, Alvechurch, Worcs B48 7LH. You do not need an entry form. Receipt of a cheque for entry infers that you accept the terms & condition of entry. If you want an acknowledgment please include a stamped self-addressed envelope.

The entry fee is £9.00. Start time 11.30am.

The usual individual and team awards will be presented dependant on the number of entries and we reserve the right to make amendments.

Teams are as follows:-

All ages on day ….

8k Race: M35-44 (first 4 to count); M45-54; M55-64 (first 3 to count).

6k Race: M65+; W35-44; W45-54: W55+ (first 3 to count)

Please pick up your race numbers on the day.

Closing date for entries is strictly midnight on the 9^th January 2016.

No entries will be accepted after the closing date or taken on the day. There will be no exceptions.

 IMPORTANT: Please note that on the 1^st January 2016 members who have not paid their subscriptions for 2016 will have their ‘Membership Status’ set to ‘Not Confirmed’ and will NOT be able to enter ANY competitions on AREG until their subscription is paid and their ‘Membership Status’ set to ‘Confirmed’.

If you intend to enter the Cross Country Championships then please make sure subscription payment is made in plenty of time.

DO NOT LEAVE PAYING SUBSCRIPTIONS UNTIL THE 9^TH JANUARY

London Marathon Place

VIRGIN MONEY LONDON MARATHON 2016

The Club has been awarded 1 place for the VMLM

CRITERIA FOR APPLYING FOR A CLUB ENTRY.

1. The member applying must be a First Claim Fully Paid Up Member 2015.
2. Priority is given to members who have not received an entry before.
3. Evidence of ‘rejection’ must be supplied

In the event of not getting enough applicants then 2 may be waived.

Entries via the VMLM Ballot will have heard if they are successful in October. If you are a 1st Claim Member to MMAC and wish to apply for a Club place then please send evidence of your rejection to the Club Secretary at irenenn@aol.com

Other Club members should apply through their Open Clubs.

Applications must be received by 31^st December latest as we have to formally apply by 22/01/2016 to qualify.

MMAC Half Marathon & Marathon Virtual Competition 2015/16

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

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

Athletics Officials Course – one week to go!

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:

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.

Results for MMAC (Rugby) 10

Please find attached below (complete with age gradings) results for MMAC 10 mile championship, as incorporated in the Rugby 10, on Sunday 27th September:

Results MMAC 10 2015 Age Grading

BMAF 10k Walks and Runs

Please find attached below results of the BMAF 10k walks and runs, and decathlon and pentathlon, Championships held on 19th/20th September:

10k Walks & Runs 2015

MMAC 10 Mile Road Championships…

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

Warwickshire Road Race League AGM

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 elect League Officers

    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.

 

Ray Morgan ray.morgan1@btinternet.com