• Javelin training for the year 7+ juniors on Wednesday, some rather windy sprints and hurdles on Thursday and more Cross Country training on Saturday. Great sessions everyone! And then this weekend 10 pin bowling. Competition that didn’t involve running, throwing…

  • The first ever DRC Junior Triathlon event was a huge success, wow, just wow! Over 50 athletes competed, giving their best and showing us their swimming, cycling and running skills. Well done to each and every athlete who completed the…

  • Those who have registered will have been sent an email, but just in case it doesn’t arrive, and for those who are curious about how the event will run, some details before the day: The race will begin in the…

  • Mini Athletics had a great start, despite the wind and slightly colder weather we had a good turn out and as always the game of Sinking Ships resulted in a group of cheerful children, who unbeknownst to them were practicing…

  • A bit late again sorry, lots of organising underway  Well clearly the highlight of this week was the DRC Juniors 2018 Summer Athletics Championship. I saw some great running, hurdles, long jump, speed bounce and javelin and I saw some…

  • Another fairly quiet week with some great performances at the Midsummer Open, although owing to the football perhaps, lower attendance this week than the week before. Thursday athletics included some less well practised events; discus and triple jump to mention…

  • Wednesday saw the first of the Midsummer Open events. See post by Dave for results. Thursday was another warm evening of athletics training on the track. I was busy taking lots of photos.

  • So many podium paces! We have had a great week in the competitions. Check out the photos. Of the results I can find: Liam – Cheltenham U14 Championship: 1st shot put, 3rd vortex Holly – Cheltenham U14 Championship: 3rd speed bounce, 3rd long…

  • Another smashing week of athletics! Wednesday started with some high jump and some 200m and 400 running. Thursday included a wide range from javelin, to long jump to hurdles. The final Yate Saturday session was a scorcher but nevertheless included…

  • The Wednesday session included 200m and high jump practice with speed being the key theme. Thursday included some hurdle practice, speed bounce and discus throwing.   Saturday at Yate included long jump focussing on height during flight and javelin throwing.…