Midland Masters Athletic Club
General
Membership Renewal, Cross Country & Results
Just some news and results regarding the MMAC 10 Mile Championships, Cross Country Championships and a reminder RE: membership renewal for 2019.
Many congratulations to age group winners in the 10 mile championship, incorporated within the Derby 10, please find MMAC results (and a link to full results) here:
For 2019, the MMAC Cross Country Championships will be incorporated within the Derby Runner Midland Cross Country Championships at Newbold Comyn, Leamington on Saturday 26th January, details here (closing date 6 Jan):
Midland Cross Country Championships
and there will be no additional charge, to that of the entry fee for the Midland Champs, in order to compete in the MMAC Champs but you must have renewed your MMAC membership by 20th Jan…
Which brings us to Membership Renewal – your membership is due by 1st Jan 2019 – please see
for how to renew online (the preferred method) or by post. Please contact Graham Lamb (Grahamhlamb@gmail.com) Membership Secretary, if you have any problems
Colin Simpson Handicap 2019
Please note the details and entry form for the Colin Simpson Memorial Handicap are now available on the Fixtures page. As per last year:
In 2019 MMAC is again opening the Handicap at no extra cost to any runner aged 35 or over who has entered the Centurion GP Series or the February race. This is subject to providing handicapping data by 25th January, on this or the Centurion entry form.
Unless you have already submitted a Centurion entry form and payment, please send the form below to the address shown with £5 (payable to Centurion RC) (£6 if paid on the day). This also allows entry into the Open Race with associated prizes.
Please do enter the 5 mile handicap, if you can, it would be great to see a good turnout on the day!
London Marathon 2019
London Marathon – 28th April 2019
MMAC will be allocated one place in the 2019 London Marathon. We will hold a ballot mid November 18 to award the place. To be eligible you must be a first claim MMAC member and have been rejected in the initial ballot. If no one applies with the above criteria we will open the ballot up.
Please register your interest with Jill Lamb by 5th November, please include a copy of your rejection notification.
Email – jillchlamb@aol.com
Post – 1 Crest Close, Stretton, Burton-on-Trent, Staffs DE13 0GW
MMAC 10k Championship Results
Please find the results for the MMAC 10k Championships, held within the BMAF 10k Championships at Trentham on 5th August, at 10k Road 2018
Many congratulations to all category winners and a big Thank You to all our supporters and especially Trentham Running Club for hosting the event.
MMAC 10km Champs 2018 – Trentham 5th August
The closing date, of 29th July, for this year’s MMAC 10km Champs is fast approaching!
This year our 10km race is incorporated into the BMAF 10km race as it is being held in the Midlands, at Trentham, nr Stoke on Trent. The fee is £15 and there is no additional fee for MMAC. Enter via: bmaf.opentrack.run This is an individual championship for MMAC with medals in the 5 year age groups 35+ for men and If you are a member of MMAC you will automatically be entered into the MMAC championship when you enter the BMAF race.(There is a team event as part of the BMAF championships). For more information about the race visit www.trenthamrunningclub.co.uk/trentham-10k
Outdoor Inter Area Results 2018
The footie may not have come home but Masters Athletics has, to the Midlands!
Well done both MMAC Women and Men, winning the England Athletics Masters Outdoor Inter Area competition last weekend in Sunday’s blistering heat!
Please see full results at:
https://midlandmasters.com/club-events/inter-area-outdoor-2018/
Many, Many thanks to all of the organisers, officials and helpers too, without whom, these events would not be possible. You are very much appreciated!
Midland Masters Track & Field Champs 2018
Results for the Midland & Welsh Masters Athletics Championships are now up at:
https://midlandmasters.com/championships/2018-championships/track-field-2018/
A huge thanks to all organisers, officials, helpers, athletes and supporters for making it another enjoyable event and on such a glorious day!
Photo Courtesy of Stephen Lee
MMAC T&F Champs 3rd June
Just a reminder that the Midland Masters Track & Field Championships is fast approaching! This year we are combining with the Welsh Masters Athletics Championships, who will be joining us at Nuneaton on 3rd June.
Results will be separated however, hopefully, joining forces will provide us with more competition and officials.
Please have your entries in by 26th May. Enter at http://bmaf.org.uk – click Members/Guests at top left of menu bar – you will need your OpenTrack login.
Bob Matthews
We have received news that Bob Matthews, who competed for Leamington Vets, died a few days ago.
Robert Matthews, MBE, competed in blind middle- and long-distance events. He won eight gold medals across seven Paralympic Games, and has been referred to as an “iconic athlete”.
Some of you may have known Bob and there is quite a lot of information about his achievements on the internet re: his many medals in international competitions including para Olympics for blind athletes.
We pass on our condolences to his family.
MMAC AGM 15th April – Reminder!
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE 46TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE MMAC WILL TAKE PLACE ON SUNDAY 15 APRIL 2018 AT 11.30 AM AT SOLIHULL LEISURE CENTRE, BLOSSOMFIELD ROAD, SOLIHULL
Motions to be discussed at the AGM must be sent, in writing, to the Secretary, Jill Lamb, to arrive at least two weeks before the meeting. Members are requested to consider promoting one of our fixtures and to come to the AGM to offer their Club’s facilities for the purpose. Nominations for 2018/19 commmittee:
President: Lou Satterthwaite President elect: vacant Chair: vacant Vice-Chairman: Rita Brownlie Secretary: Jill Lamb Treasurer: Martin Wilkinson Membership Secretary: Graham Lamb T&F Secretary – vacant Asst. T&F Secretary – vacant CC Secretary – vacant Walking Secretaries: L&J Bellfield Handicapper – Geo Smolenski Social Secretary – Adrian Lloyd Minutes Secretary Kate Satterthwaite Media & Website Sue Kneill-Boxley Records Co-ordinator Brian Owen Newsletter Editor Margaret Simpson Assistant N/L Editor Lou Satterthwaite Delegates MCAA Rita Brownlie EAMA BMAF Graham Lamb (other members hold office within BMAF and Report as appropriate Team Managers: CC International – Mick Smedley Inter-area T & F – vacant MV League – Tony Porter
Any member who wishes to offer him/herself for any of the above posts is asked to notify the Secretary (Jill Lamb) jillchlamb@aol.com before the meeting. New blood will be welcomed by the committee.
