You will recall that last month I extended an invitation to anyone interested in an introduction to athletics officiating to be held at Meadowbank. Following feedback I can now confirm that the training course has been arranged for Thursday 16th December 2010, between 6-9pm at Meadowbank. FacebookTwitterGoogle+Pin ItEmail
The Bank of Scotland Regional Countdown Squads met at Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow on 12th November 2010 and were taken through their paces by the SAL performance team. The above photo is the East of Scotland Squad which includes many Edinburgh AC athletes. click on photo to enlarge FacebookTwitterGoogle+Pin ItEmail
THROWS WORKSHOP A PRACTICAL WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT MEADOWBANK ON SUNDAY 28th NOVEMBER (2 – 4.30pm) Chris Black (Olympic Hammer Thrower) Robert Wilkie ( Scotland’s Top Javelin Coach) Derek Kasselstrand (USA Discus Thrower) Will be available to share their Knowledge & Experiences. Coaches from all disciplines should take advantage of these guys knowledge, 50% of…
Hurdling Scotland Session The next session is at Pitreavie on Sunday 28 November – 1pm to 4pm As last session a small fee of £3 per athlete is being levied to cover booking cost. Session plans: Lets have some suggestions… as every-one will be at different levels. To kick off – Sprint Hurdles – suggestion…. Offer…
Disability Athletics Club A new Run, Jump and Throw club is starting up at Dalkeith Campus, it is open to school age participants with a Physical, Learning or Sensory Disability. Full details can be viewed here: Disability Athletics Club FacebookTwitterGoogle+Pin ItEmail
The Club Championship trophies were handed out at Meadowbank last night by Scottish Rugby and British Lions Internationalist Scott Hastings and Jamie McDonald Scottish International Hill Runner and the East of Scotland Athletics Manager. Congratulations to all the Athletes who recieved an award last night. click on photo to enlarge FacebookTwitterGoogle+Pin ItEmail
Scottish Athletics Annual Awards, Marriott Hotel Glasgow, 30th October. The club was awarded Scottish Club of the Year at the Annual Awards ceremony in Glasgow, this year it was a joint award with Orkney AC also receiving an award. Jay Younger is Bank of Scotland Under 17 Athlete of the Year. Yvonne Jones was awarded…
Lift Required to the Countdown Camp Kimberley Reed has been invited to the “Countdown camp” at Scotstoun Stadium on Sunday 7th November. Unfortunatly Scott is unable to take her through. If anyone who is travelling through is able to offer Kimberly a lift, it would be most appreciate. Contact Scott at: xjqz@hotmail.com FacebookTwitterGoogle+Pin ItEmail
10,000m Final, Commonwealth Games, Delhi Freya Murray finished just outside the medals in the 10000m in Delhi. Freya ran bravely to take 5th place in a 10,00m dominated by the two Kenyan athletes. The early pace was set by the Indians until the eventual winner, Grace Momanyi and Silver medallist Doris Changeywo made a break…
JSB Plumbing Forth Valley League Another success from our young athletes in winning the JSB Plumbing Forth Valley League Div I. As well as being overall winners in the league, they were also first in the Track and first in the Field events. We run two teams in this league and our Division II team…