The Blackburn Celebration 5K elite road race produced the fastest times in the UK so far when Antony Ford beat Andi Jones and Ben Fish and two guest Kenyans in 14.08 on a quick town centre 3 lap course in excellent conditions.
British Association of Track and Field Leagues (BATFL) are honouring the memory of its former chair Frank Starkie for club officials called the Frank Starkie Memorial Cup. Nominations can only be made by clubs, who are members of leagues affiliated to BATFL. Nominees must be a member of a track and field club that competes in “League” athletics. Citations should draw attention to the nominee’s work for the club or league as organiser, official, team manager or helper showing the breadth of tasks and/ or the time they have been carried out. Where the nominee has delivered great service “against all odds” the challenging circumstances should be described to do justice to the award.” It is intended that this award will be presented alongside other UKA meritorious awards.
Results from match three of the Northern League are now starting arrive in. A reminder to division secretaries to send your results in ASAP.
The first round of the Northern Inter Club Cup will take place on 17 August. The two venues for Round 1 will be Blackpool and Clecheaton, with the final taking place at SportCity on 13 September
The team for the Under 23 home International to be held at Derby on 10 August has been announced