LASSWADE ATHLETIC CLUB

Guy Learmonth Qualifies for European Championships

Posted on February 23, 2015 by kirksm

Hi Everyone,

As some of you may know Guy Learmonth qualified for the European Indoor Championships taking place in Prague in a few weeks time. Dave Hand sent Guy a message of congratulations on behalf of the club. Dave asked me to put Guy’s response on the website for everyone.

Hi Davy & all at Lasswade!

What a week I’ve had but now to stay focused and continue training hard for another 2 weeks before the Europeans. Was wanting a lot more believe or not as race was very scrappy for me but I’ll take it for now and puts me in good stead for Prague.

Thanks again for all your support and it was amazing becoming British Champ in the Lasswade colours!!!

Hope everyone is well and see you soon.

Warm Regards,

Guy

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Email or Telephone Numbers Changed

Posted on February 23, 2015 by johnbr

Hi Everyone, For a few weeks now I have been getting emails bounced back.

If you have changed your Email Address, Home Telephone Number or Mobile Number, from the original Membership Form can you please let me know as being the Membership Sectretary I need to keep the Lasswade Athletics Club Membership Database uptodate.

please send all updated I formation to me John Brash, My email address is johnbrash1@hotmail.com

p.s. If any one wishes to download the Membership Form or the Parental Consent Form you can find them in the about us section just scroll down and click on Membership Forms.

john

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Grangemouth – Mondo Track- Spikes requirement

Posted on February 23, 2015 by craig morton

With the new Mondo track laid down at Grangemouth , there are rules over the spikes allowed to be worn by athletes.

Grangemouth staff have asked us to make clear that because the surface is not rubber crumb, there will be No needle/pin spikes allowed outdoors.

The recommended spike usage for a Mondo surface is Christmas tree or Pyramid spikes. These can be ceramic or steel and are available to purchase from reception at a cost of £9.…
Please note that staff will be checking athlete’s spikes when outdoors is open again and any athlete found to be wearing needle spikes will be asked to remove them immediately.

It is important that all Grangemouth users co-operate on this as clearly it is important the new track isn’t quickly damaged.

Remember it is the Athletes responsibility to ensure they have the appropriate spikes

Athletes can purchase them cheaper and shops like Run and Become, or on line from www.neuff.co.uk
Recommended spike usage for Mondo:
50m-400m: 1/8? 3/16? or 1/4? (3,5 or 7mm) Christmas Tree
800m-1500m: 1/4? (7mm) Pyramid or Christmas Tree
3000m-10,000m: 3/16? (5mm) Pyramid
Pole Vault: 1/4? (7mm) Pyramid or Christmas Tree
Javelin: 1/4? – 1/2? (7-13mm) Pyramid
High Jump: 1/4? – 3/8? (7-9mm) Pyramid
Long Jump: 1/4? (7mm) Pyramid
Triple Jump: 1/4? (7mm) Pyramid

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Lasswade 10 mile road race – Entries Closed

Posted on February 18, 2015 by craig morton

Lasswade AC have had to close the entry central applications due to the volume of entries. Ww have reached capacity including the waiting list. Thanks to all who have entered and tried and now look forward to a great day. Thanks

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Scottish Indoor Age Group Championships – 14 & 15 February 2015

Posted on February 16, 2015 by kirksm

The Scottish indoor age group championships took place this weekend at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow.

There were a number of Lasswade athletes competing and getting amongst the medals!

Saturday – Day One
Adam Leighton a new member of the club was competing in the u13 boys high jump and came away with the gold medal with a height of 1.50m. Adam also finished fifth in the long jump.

Cameron Steven and Lauren Dickson continued their fine form this indoor season with Cameron winning a silver medal in the u17 boys 800m whilst setting a new personal best of 1.55.83 and running the second fastest 800m ever by a Scottish u17 boy.

Lauren also won a silver medal in the u17 girls 1500m and set a new personal best of 4.44.8.

Also competing yesterday were Jack Gray in the u17 boys triple and long jump, Lisa Robertson in the u17 girls triple jump and Imogen Wilson in the u17 girls 300m.

For full results click here

Sunday – Day Two
Rachel Robertson competed in the u20 women’s long jump winning a silver medal!

For day two results click here

Well done to all the athletes who took part.

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Guy Learmonth British Champion 2015 – 800m

Posted on February 16, 2015 by craig morton

‘For the man that’s believed in me since day 1… 2015 BRITISH CHAMPION!!! What a weekend! 5th, 3rd, 2nd, 3rd, 2nd and now I’m the champ! Never, ever, ever give up!!’

Nice words from Guy who knows that behind every successful athlete is a supportive and devoted back up team of family, coaches and friends. Fantastic result and someone that the whole club can take inspiration from. Well done!!!

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National Age Championships. 14 & 15 February 2015

Posted on February 16, 2015 by craig morton

Not a huge number of Lasswade athletes competing last weekend at the Emirates however those that were there did themselves and the club proud. None more so than Adam Leighton who got the Gold in the U13 Boys High Jump on Saturday equalling his PB in the process. Adam was also 4th in the Long Jump

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Scottish Schools Indoor Championships

Posted on February 13, 2015 by kirksm

The Scottish Schools Indoor Championships took place last week on 4th and 5th February at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow.

Congratulations to all Lasswade AC athletes that took part in the event and to those who made the finals. There were a couple of medalists, Cameron Steven who finished in second place in the O16 800m final and Lauren Dickson who finished third in both the U16 1500m and 800m finals. Photographs of Cameron and Lauren receiving their medal/s. Very well done to you both!

Cammy Schools

There were also fine performances by Magnus and Sarah Tait in the 800m and 1500m, Jamie Darling in the 400m and Imogen Wilson in the 300m. I am not aware of any other Lasswade athletes that took part but I apologise in advance if I have missed anyone.

For full results please click here

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Induction Block Mon 16 & Thurs 19 February 2015

Posted on February 11, 2015 by craig morton

A wee reminder that the Monday 16 Feb and Thurs 19 Feb. INDUCTION GROUPS will not be running due to school holidays. The extra week will carry over to the end of the block.

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