Lauren Wins Team Silver !

Posted on July 8, 2018 by kirksm

Congratulations to Lauren Dickson on her excellent performance last week in Skopje, Macedonia at the European Mountain Running Championships.

Lauren acquitted herself very well in her first competition representing Great Britian. Lauren was leading at one point in the uphill section but it looks like there was lots of changes in the downhill section.   Lauren finished eighth overall and third britain. The team won a well deserved silver medal – well done Lauren!

Please click here for report on scottish athletics website

 

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Endurance Group Training

Posted on July 5, 2018 by kirksm

Hi Everyone,

I have telephoned the campus today (05/07) and they have confirmed that the track is available tonight. As you may know the track is scheduled to get some work done on it and we thought it would be unavailable over the next three weeks, however I was told on the telephone today that work will not commence until 21/07. This may change but we will continue to use the track for as long as possibe.

Please therefore continue to come to the campus but please remember to check the website and facebook page for any update, worst case scenario we can still use the playing fields.

All other training groups please speak to your individual coaches.

Thanks

Kirk

 

 

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Lauren selected for GB Team!

Posted on June 10, 2018 by kirksm

Congratulations to Lauren Dickson on being selected for the U20 Women’s GB team to compete at the World Mountain Running Championships in Skopje, Macedonia.

 

Lauren at this years National XC – 2018

On 02 June Lauren competed at a hill race in Sedbergh which hosted the senior home international race but was also the trial race for the European Mountain Running Championships. Lauren won the U20 women’s race earning automatic selection for the GB team.

Lauren has worked extremely hard to achieve this target showing committment, drive and determination.  It is a fantastic result for Lauren and thoroughly well deserved.

Well done also to Team Dickson who give Lauren fantastic support.

Good luck from all at Lasswade AC.

Link to Scottish athletics page here 

 

 

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National Relay Champions

Posted on April 15, 2018 by kirksm

Congratulations to Lasswade AC U20 Women who won the Senior National 3 x 800m relay championships that took place on Saturday 14 April 2018 at Grangemouth.

The team was Lauren Dickson, Sarah Tait and Ailsa Innes.  Edinburgh had international Emily Dudgeon on the first leg and it looked as though they would be runaway winners. However, Lauren Dickson ran a solid first leg to keep us in contention and hand over to Sarah Tait who ran well to close the gap on Edinburgh and hand over to final leg runner Ailsa Innes. Ailsa ran sensibly to close the remaining gap to the final Edinburgh athlete gradually and set the race up for a really close finish with Ailsa holding on for the win. Lasswade ran 7.03.02 against Edinburgh who ran 7.03.31. Falkirk Victoria were 3rd in 7.14.32.

Sarah, Ailsa and Lauren – National 3 x 800m relay champions 2018!

Lasswade had a Mens team, also all U20,  of Euan Hood, Magnus Tait and Matthew Smith. The Men had to negotiate a heat but qualified comfortably finishing 3rd.  Running order remained unchanged for the final with Euan Hood running a solid first leg to keep the team in contention, Magnus Tait on 2nd leg ran strongly to hand over to final leg runner Matthew Smith. Matthew ran well on the final leg to get the team into bronze medal position almost getting into 2nd but Gary Smith of Falkirk Victoria just managed to hold him off. Edinburgh won in 6.00.10 with Falkirk 2nd in 6.03.24 and Lasswade 3rd in 6.03.69.

Euan, Matthew and Magnus – National 3 x 800m bronze medalists 2018!

Congratulations to all the athletes on their fine performances!

 

 

 

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Scottish Athletics League Finals & Relays 2018

Posted on March 18, 2018 by craig morton

Lasswade had three teams in action at yesterdays SAIL Finals, at the Emirates Arena. Having qualified through finishing in a top three position, in the league, the Under 13 Girls, Under 17 women and Under 20 Men’s teams again turned in some fine performances at the final.

Unfortunately all three teams finished outside the medals, however showed they are more than capable of competing against some of the strongest clubs in the country. After having one team qualify for last years event, it was also a sign of progress that we were able to get three teams through this time.

Final Positions:

  • U13 Girls: 6th
  • U17 Women: 4th
  • U20 Men: 4th

Full Match Results : SAIL_results_FINAL_2018

Alongside the Team Age group final was the relay competition. Again Lasswade had three teams in action:

  • U13 Boys: Shane Majekodunmi, Josh Nicholson, Alasdair Brown, Ramsay Blair
  • U17 Women: Mia Downie, Hannah Officer, Abbie Malinowski, Kirsty McEwing, Lauren Meikle
  • U20 Men: Jamie Darling, Ben Keay, Murray Blair, William Darling

The Under 17 Women produced a great run in the heats to qualify for the final. The Under 20 Men, competing in a straight final, finished outside the medals however produced a solid performance. The Under 13 Boys were not able to make the finals in a highly competitive group, however all ran well.

Results for the relays are not yet available, but will be posted when they become so.

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Lasswade AC AGM,

Posted on March 14, 2018 by craig morton

Lasswade AC AGM, Wednesday 21st March,

This years Club AGM will be taking place on Wednesday 21st March, 7pm at Newbattle Golf Club. All club members, supporters and families are encouraged to come along.

This years AGM will also include a number of medal presentations for athlete performances.  Medals will be presented for the Club Championships and Cross Country Season. It would be great to have as many medal winners as possible attending.

Club Championship Medal Winners:

  • U11 Girls: Hannah Harley, Eloise Scott, Abbie Foster,
  • U11 Boys: Aiden Haggerty, Ramsay Blair, Harry Miller
  • U13 Girls: Sarah Happs, Olivia Meikle, Rebekah Knipe
  • U13 Boys: Dexter Howard, Alastair Scott, Cameron Chambers
  • U15 Girls: Michelle Blaikie, Elena Clark, Erin Darling
  • U15 Boys: Jack Jameson, Harry Henriksen, Cameron Dickson
  • U17 Women: Rachel Elder, Favour Fombo, Kiera McConnell
  • U17 Men: Jordan Bathgate, David Halliday, Christian Graham
  • U20 Women: Lauren Dickson
  • U20 Men: Lewis Donaldson, Ben Keay, Jamie English
  • Senior Men: John McOmish
  • Masters Men: David Scott, Keith Kong, Andrew McGlone

Cross Country Medal Winners:

  • U11 Girls: Abbie Foster, Hannah Harley, Eloise Scott
  • U11 Boys: Andrew McWilliam, Harry Miller, Rory Stobie
  • U13 Girls: Olivia Meikle, Amy McLaughlin, Skye Foster
  • U13 Boys: Cameron Chambers,  Alastair Scott, Ross Wolfenden/Alec Miller
  • U15 Girls: Abby McGlone
  • U15 Boys: Harry Henriksen
  • U17 Women: Sarah Tait
  • U17 Men: Christian Graham, Euan Hood, Daniel Kelly
  • Women: Lauren Dickson, Keira Murray
  • Men: Jamie Darling, Scott Thomson
  • Masters Men: Andrew McGlone, David Scott, Scott Dickson

Anyone wishing to add items to the agenda for the evening can do so by emailing at lasswadeathletics@gmail.com, or by approaching one of the coaches at training.

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Back outside on Track.

Posted on March 12, 2018 by johnbr

As from Monday 26th March LASSWADE ATHLETICS CLUB are back out on track.

As from the 26th March there will no longer be a hall inside on a Monday or Thursday.

 

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Old English Paper £10 Note

Posted on March 12, 2018 by johnbr

As from the 1st of March the old English paper £10 is no longer leagal tender,  LASSWADE ATHLETICS CLUB, will no longer accept this £10 note.

 

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New Training Vests Available to Order Now

Posted on March 11, 2018 by craig morton

NEW KIT ANNOUNCEMENT

By popular demand the new Lasswade Training Vests are available to order.

The training vests come in 9 different colours with a Lasswade logo printed on the back and your name printed below it.

Note:- these are not Lasswade competition colours and the TRAINING VESTS CANNOT BE USED TO COMPETE IN – they are for personalising your training experience.

Available in a full range of kids, ladies and men’s sizes and priced at £13.00 Kids and £14.00 for adults you can choose from white, black, red, orange, green, yellow, royal blue, sapphire blue, purple (and pink only available in ladies sizes 8,10,12,14).

Samples of the vest sizes and colours will be available to try on at training on Monday and Thursday next week. A bulk one off order will then be placed on Thursday 22nd March.

Anyone wanting to try the vest see Cathy Dickson inside the High School.

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Inter Counties – Prestwold Hall – Loughborough – 10/03/2018

Posted on March 7, 2018 by kirksm

The inter counties cross country championships take place next weekend in Loughborough and five Lasswade Athletes have been selected for the East of Scotland team.

They are as follows:

Harry Henriksen (U15)
Sarah Tait (U17)
Christian Graham (U17)
Magnus Tait (U17)
Lauren Dickson (U20)

Lasswade AC endurance coach Linda Smith will be travelling with the team as one of the Team Managers.

Congratulations to all of the athletes and good luck from all at Lasswade AC.

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