The 33rd Lasswade Athletics Club open cross country event takes place on Sunday 02 November 2014 at Gore Glen Playing Fields, Engine Road, Gorebridge, Midlothian.
This is one of the few open events that remain on the cross country calendar. There are races for all age groups from under 11 to senior/vets, so mark the date in your diary and we’ll look forward to seeing you on the day!
For full details on the event and how to enter please click on the link below:
Danny Burnett steps down as Club Development Officer handing the role over to Brian Hood.
The club would like to take the opportunity to thank Danny for all his efforts and his contribution to making Lasswade such a vibrant and successful team.
Brian, a former police officer from Peebles took up post on Monday 22 September. On starting the role Brian said ” It’s a real privilege to be working with such a great club. The whole set up is well organised and part of my role is to maintain that high standard. To do that though, we need members, parents and grandparents to give up some time to help coaches and team managers. In the coming weeks I will be asking what help they need and then asking – who can help ? “
Winter Train at the Campus Time Change
There has been as slight change to the time for the hall on the monday’s it will now start at 6.30pm, I have changed the time on the list below
The Hall on Monday 20th Oct is Booked from 6.30 pm until 9 pm
The Track on Monday 20th Oct is booked from 7.30 pm until 8.30 pm
The Hall on Thursday 23rd Oct is Booked from 7 pm until 9 pm
The Track on Thursday 23rd Oct is Booked from 7.30 pm until 8.30 pm
The Endurance group will be at Bonnyrigg Public Park on the Thursdays please ask Linda Smith for details
Winter Training Ends the Last day for the hall and Track is 2nd April 2015
All back out on track Monday 6th April 2015 for Summer Training
Well done to the club’s athletes who were part of the Team Edinburgh team who won the British Young Athletes Development League final at Birmingham on Sunday. Jordan Charters captained the men’s team, and was joined by club team mates Jamie Cousins, Robert Ferguson, Jenna Richards Rachel Robertson, Matthew Smith, Cameron Steven and Imogen Wilson.
Club Champs Help Needed
Hi All we need people to help us run the Club Championships Sunday 21st September at Meadow bank Stadium.
Don’t worry you will be with UK graded Officials, you would be working with a team you may be asked to rack a sand pit in the long jump collect a javelin or help on the track judge stand taking athlete numbers as they pass the finish.
This day is all about your children having a great day, this is why we need your help, there will be food for all officials and helpers.
Meeting starts at 10am if you could be at the stadium for around 9.30/9.45 so you can find out which team you are in
If you can help please contact Dave McConnell you can see him on any Monday or Thursday at training,or you can email Dave on
dmc7544@yahoo.co.uk
We also require any adults who maybe can do some home baking or filled rolls these all go for sale on the day, we also have a Tombola and a Raffle donated prizes are all ways welcomed no matter what we make on the day all monies go back into the club
Change of Dates and Venue
The list I put up with the Cross Country and indoor dates for 2014/15 two of the dates and one of the venues have changed
East District Cross Country Champs are now on Saturday 06/12/2014 with the venue now Dundee
National Scottish Cross Country Champs are now on Sunday 22/02/2015 venue still at Falkirk
I have also included in the attachment an updated list with the changes.
The Scottish Track and Field Age Group Championships took place at Aberdeen this weekend. It was a very successful weekend for the Lasswade AC athletes that decided to make the trip north.
On Saturday in the under 17 boys 800m Cameron Steven ran very well in the final to finish second and win a silver medal (see photo below). Matthew Smith also U17 ran in the 1500m, however running with a sore calf calf he missed out on the final.
On Sunday there were a number of successes with Lauren Dickson taking 2nd place and silver medal in the under 15 girls 1500m. There were also silver medals for Amy Frankland in the U20 women’s 5000m and Callum Clark in the U20 men’s 5000m.
Rachel Robertson had a very busy day finishing 1st in the U20 Women’s Long Jump, 2nd in the 200m and also 2nd in the triple jump, not a bad days work!
In the U20 Men’s High Jump Robert Ferguson was the gold medal winner as was Jordan Charters in the U20 Men’s Long Jump. Jamie Laird also made the trip north to compete in both the 100m and 200m, unfortunately Jamie pulled his hamstring in 100m so could take no further part in the competition.
Congratulations to all the medallist’s and well done to everyone who took part.
Hi everyone,
Our Commonwealth Games star athletes, Greg Louden and Guy Learmonth will both be at training on Monday 18 August 2014.
Guy reached the final of the 800m finishing 6th with a fantastic time and new personal best of 1.46.69.
Greg was part of the 4x400m team who finished 5th in the final. They also set a new Scottish record of 3.03.94 in the heats beating the previous record set over 24 years ago at the Commonwealth Games in Auckland, New Zealand.
Both Greg and Guy are going to go around the training groups on Monday night and chat to the athletes and coaches. They will be more than happy to answer questions and have photo’s taken with athletes so remember your phones!
We are very lucky to have athletes competing at the highest level. Please make every effort to get to training on time or even a little early and if you have any questions for Guy and Greg then get them ready!
Also if anyone was at the games and has a programme that they would like signed then remember to bring it.
See you all on Monday.
No Sprint training Thursday 10th August 🙂
Congratulations to Guy and Greig from all at LAC. The lads were a credit to themselves, their coaches and supporters, Scotland and last but not least , our Club.
Onwards and upwards.
