Author: Helena McGoldrick

Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th August saw the Northern Track & Field Championships, held at Leigh. There were 3 athletes representing the club, all of which achieved personal bests.

On Saturday, under 13 boy, Michael Dobson went in the 800m and finished in a time of 2.21. Michael was 6th overall and achieved a Grade 1 standard!

Charlie Roberts competed in the under 15 boys 800m on the Sunday and took the bronze medal. He finished in 2.03 which is also a Grade 1!

Also representing the under 15 boys, Michael Brussels competed in his first ever 3000m. He finished in 10th place overall, with a time of 11.18.7- we look forward to seeing Michael gain experience in this event!

A big well done to the boys who competed in the Northern Champs!

20 athletes travelled to Oldham to compete in the fourth YDL League match. Although the conditions weren’t too great, the club still managed to achieve 26 personal bests and 1 club record! The club record was broken by Michael Dobson who competed in the under 13 boys 800m, achieving 2.21.3!
After achieving a pb in the 800m, Michael also went on to compete in the 100m which he completed in 15.0 and achieved another pb in the javelin, throwing 14.53m. Thomas Durrance went in the under 13 boys 200m and finished in 33.6. He also competed in the long jump, achieving 3.42m and threw the shot 4.64m. Jacob Roberts ran 15.8 for the 100m and 34.5 for the 200m. Jacob also jumped 3.47m for the long jump.
For the under 13 girls, Emilia Lamb competed for her first time and showed potential for competitions to come in the future. Emilia competed in the 75m, finishing in 12.2; she threw the shot 4.87m and the javelin 12.91m. Jasmine Scott ran 11.6 for the 75m, 22.4 for the 150m and jumped 3.46m in the long jump. Rebecca Durrance ran 26.2 for the 150m and jumped 1.10m in the high jump. Rebecca also competed in the long jump, achieving 3.37m. Hollie Brussels ran in the girls 1200m and achieved a pb of 4.31.2!
As for the under 15 boys, Aiden Lamb competed in his first track event, achieving 3.83m in the long jump! James Moran ran 13.1 for the 100m, 26.4 for the 200m and threw the javelin 12.37m. Adam Loughran ran 13.3 for the 100m, 28.3 for the 200m (pb) and threw the shot putt 4.27m (pb). Rhys Gormley ran 13.7 for the 100m (pb) and jumped 4.49m in the long jump. Charlie Roberts ran 2.04.2 for the 800m (pb), 40.3 for the 300m and jumped 1.35m in the high jump. Michael Duffy got pb’s in both of his events, he ran 2.37.0 for the 800m and 47.9 for the 300m. For the boys 1500m, Scott Aldred smashed his pb by 25 seconds meaning his pb now stands at 5.24. Also in this race, Joseph Byrne finished with a pb of 5.08 and competed in the discus. Joseph threw 13.59m which was yet another personal best! Luca Noonan threw the shot putt 8.70m whilst Michael Brussels threw the discus 16.75m (pb) and the javelin 11.69m.
The 4x100m saw Adam, James, Aiden and Rhys finish in 55.2 whereas the 4x300m team, which consisted of Michael, Charlie, Joseph and Rhys, finished 1st in 3.65.5.
Elizabeth Greenall and Emma Eccles were off to a great start, winning the A and B string for the under 15 girls 75mHurdles. Emma ran 13.4 for the 100m and 27.6 for the 200m (pb). Elizabeth jumped 1.41m for the high jump and 4.17m in the long jump. Celine Virton got a pb in the 100m with 14.1, she threw the shot 7.52m and the javelin 21.92m (pb). Holly Scott ran 45.8 for the 300m (pb) and jumped 3.34m in the long jump (pb) and threw the javelin 11.77m (pb). Lauren Taylor got a pb in the 200m with a time of 30.1, and a pb in both the shot (6.29m) and the discus (11.28m). Jessica Durrance ran 52.7 for the 300m and threw the discus 8.82m which was a pb.
The 4x100m relay saw Lauren, Emma, Elizabeth and Celine finish in 57.2.
Well done to everyone who competed in the last YDL of 2017, hope to see you all next season!
A big thank you to the officials and volunteers too, including Chris Dempsey, Dave Morley, Barry Greenall, Louise Greenall and Ian Roberts.
Team manager: Helena

Sunday 2^nd July 2017 saw the second Cheshire League match of the season, held at Crewe where the conditions were idyllic. St Helens Sutton AC had a fair turnout, including 19 juniors and 1 senior.  On the whole, 33 pb’s and 2 seasons bests were achieved!

There were several outstanding performances from the athletes, of which Jessica Bainston, Rachael Cahill, Gabriel Mullen, Liam Johnson and Saul Hockenhull, all competed in their first track events for the club, setting an excellent baseline to go on to beat, in competitions to come.

For the under 11 girls, Poppy Handley-Hicking competed in the 600m to achieve a pb of 2.13.6. Rachael Cahill got 3 pb’s : she threw the javelin over 9m, ran 27.2 for the 150m and jumped 2.61m in the long jump.

Representing the under 11 boys, Gabriel Mullen, Liam Johnson and Saul Hockenhull all competed in the 150m, 600m, long jump and javelin. They all performed exceptionally well and are off to a good start!

Under 13 girl, Jasmine Scott, competed in the shot putt and 200m. She threw the shot putt 4.37 and achieved a pb in the 200m. Niamh Abbot threw the shot 4.42m and ran 30.9 for the 200m which was a new pb. Jessica Bainston ran 38.2 for the 200m and 6.01 for the 1200m. Jessica has set herself fantastic targets for the rest of the season! Hollie Brussels ran 35.0 for the 200m and 4.45.4 for the 1200m. Well done to Hollie who achieved pb’s in both of her events.

There were 5 athletes representing the under 15 girls, including Celine Virton who got 2 pb’s, one in the long jump and one in the 200m. She ran 29.3 and also went on to throw the javelin. Lizzie Greenall ran 30.5 for the 200m and competed in the long jump and javelin to get 2 pb’s. Lauren Taylor got 3 pb’s, one in the long jump, javelin and 200m. Rachel Brabin ran 30.6 for the 200m, and also competed in the long jump and javelin, to achieve 3 pb’s. Alicia Spilling ran 32.0 for the 200m which was a pb as well.

For the under 15 boys, Michael Brussels performed exceptional in the 800m. He finished in 2.28.9 which was a pb. Charlie Roberts got yet another pb for the 800m, achieving 2.05.8. Michael Duffy ran 2.41.8 for the 800m and 14.1 for the 100m which left him with 2 new pb’s. Adam Loughran ran 13.5 for the 100m and James Moran ran 12.8.

Senior man, Jake Healey competed in the 1500m and finished in 4.30.

Well done to all athletes who took part and a big thank you to those who volunteered to help, including Chris Dempsey, Helen Virton, Lisa Taylor, Ben Taylor, Katie Duffy and Jake Healey (in between his race).

The next Cheshire League match is to be held at Warrington on Sunday 30^th July- home advantage.

Hope to see you all there (ATHLETES and OFFICIALS)!

Team manager: Helena

Sunday 18th June 2017 marked Father’s Day and despite this, 24 athletes still turned out for St Helens Sutton AC. The third YDL lower meeting was held at Connah’s Quay; the conditions for the competitors were extremely hot but ideal for those who were spectating.

There were 17 personal bests achieved on the day and 2 athletes who competed in their first track meeting. Well done to Cara Hughes and Adam Loughran!

Under 15 Girls

Lizzie Greenall achieved a Grade 3 in the 75m hurdles with 12.3, smashing her existing pb of 12.7! Lizzie also went on to jump 1.25m in the high jump and 4.22m in the long jump. Lauren Taylor ran in the 100m, 200m and long jump. Rachel Bribane competed in the high jump, and shot put. She jumped 1.25m and threw 4.46m (pb). Rachel also ran in the 100m to achieve a pb. Emma Eccles ran 13.0 for the 75m hurdles, 13.4 for the 100m and threw the javelin over 7m (which was a pb!) Celine Virton threw the discus 16.31m, the javelin 17.68m and the shot 6.59m. Shana Rigby ran 3.02 for the 800m which was a pb and ran in the 300m. Alicia Spilling competed in the 800m. Jessica Durrance got pb’s right across the board; she got 29.4 for the 200m, 47.7 for the 300m and threw the discus 9.90m.

The 4x100m relay saw: Lauren, Rachel, Celine and Emma (4^th).

The 4x300m relay saw: Lizzie, Alicia, Shana and Jessica (4^th).

Under 15 Boys

Adam Loughran ran 28.5 for the 200m, 13.4 for the 100m which were both pb’s. Rhys Gormley jumped 4.56m in the long jump which was a pb. Joe Byrne competed in the 1500m. Charlie Roberts ran 2.09.5 for the 800m (pb), 40.2 for the 300m and 1.56m in the high jump. Michael Brussels competed in the 1500m and threw the discus and javelin. James Moran ran 12.5 for the 100m, 26.7 for the 200m and threw the javelin 12.69 (pb). Luca Noonan ran 12.3 for the 100m and threw the shot 8.16m. Liam Houghton competed in the 800m to finish in 3.01.

The 4x100m saw: Adam, James, Rhys and Luca (2^nd).

The 4x300m saw: Liam, Charlie, Joseph and Michael (2^nd).

Under 13 Girls

Niamh Abbott ran in the 75m and threw the shot and javelin. She achieved a pb in the javelin. Cara Hughes ran 2.52 for the 800m to achieve a pb. She also threw the javelin 9m which was another pb. Jasmine Scott ran in the 75m and the 150m. She completed the 150m in 22.7 (pb). As well as this, she competed in the long jump. Rebecca Durrance got pb’s in the long jump and 150m, jumping 3.33m and running 24.9. She also jumped 1.10m in the high jump.

All 4 girls ran in the 4x100m relay and finished 4^th.

Under 13 Boys

Jacob Roberts ran in the 200m and competed in the long jump. Thomas Durrance ran 33.4 for the 200m, jumped 3.46m in the long jump and threw the shot 4.80m. Max Harrison threw the javelin over 13 m to achieve a pb. He also threw the shot 4.44m and jumped 1.10m in the high jump. Michael Dobson ran 2.25m for the 800m and also competed in the 100m. He threw the javelin over 8m to achieve a pb.

All 4 boys ran in the relay to finish 3^rd.

Well done to all competitors!

Thanks to Dave Morley, Barry Greenall, Louise Greenall, Tony Harrison, Ian Roberts and Daniel Dobson for officiating for the cub!

Next Meeting: Saturday 17^th July 2017 @ Oldham

Team Manager: Helena.

For the second YDL (lower), 25 athletes travelled to Sportcity, Manchester. On the day, 28 pb’s were achieved, despite the conditions being miserable and dreary.

Representing the club for his first time, Rhys Gormley competed in the under 15 boys long jump. He jumped 4.06m- he’s off to a fantastic start. Charlie Roberts competed in the 800m to finish in 2.13.1, 39.9 for the 300m (which was a pb) and 1.53m in the high jump. Andrew Redhead competed in the 100m, finishing in 14.7 and threw the javelin 15.63m. Luka Noonan ran 12.3 for the 100m, 25.1 for the 200m and he threw the shot 8m. Joseph Byrne completed the 1500m in 5.17.4, he also threw the shot putt 5m and the discus 11.43m. Joseph achieved pb’s in his throws! Michael Duffy got a pb in his 200m, finishing in 36.7 and another in his long jump with 3.66m. He also competed in the 300m and finished in 50.9. Liam Houghton went in the 800m, finishing in 2.53.1 and he threw the javelin 5.54m which was a pb. James Morris got a pb in the 1500m with a time of 6.19.4. The under 15 boys had relay teams; the 4×100 saw Luka, Andrew, Rhys and James finish 4^th in 55.9 and the 4×300 saw Charlie, Michael, Joseph and Rhys finish 1^st.

The under 15 girls 100m saw Lauren Taylor and Rachel Brabin finish in the same time, both girls finished in 14.6. Lauren also went on to compete in the 200m, finishing in 30.8 and the long jump, achieving 3.27m. After getting a pb in the 100m, Rachel went on to get 2 more- she jumped 1.20m in the high jump and threw the discus 10.77m. Lizzie Greenall ran 12.7 for the 75mHurdles, threw the shot 6.70m and jumped 3.72 for the long jump. Celine Virton threw the javelin 10.44m, shot 7.03m and discus 14.76m. Alyx Bridge completed the 800m in 2.51.4. Jessica Durrance ran 29.5 for the 200m and 48.20 for the 300m, which was a pb. The girls 4x100m relay team finished 8^th in 58.8, it consisted of Lauren, Lizzie, Jessica and Rachel.

Michael Dobson ran 2.25.1 for the 800m and 14.6 for the 100m (pb). Max Harrison threw the javelin 13.25 to achieve a pb and jumped 1.10m in the high jump. Max also threw the shot putt 4.52m. Jacob Roberts got a pb in his 100m, finishing in 15.3. He ran 33.1 for the 200m and jumped 3.34 for the long jump. Thomas Durrance got pb across the board; he ran 32.3 for the 200m, jumped 3.74 in the long jump and threw the shot 5.07m. Adam Beardsworth ran 2.36.0 for the 800m (pb) and threw the javelin 20.21m- a massive pb! Charlie Young ran 6.41.5 for the 1500m which was a pb and twin brother Max ran 6.29.6. The boys 4×100 relay finished 2^nd.

Under 13 girl, Rebecca Durrance got pb’s in her events. She jumped 3.34m for the long jump and 1.05m for the high jump. She also threw the javelin 4.38m. Niamh Abbott ran 21.6 for the 150m and Lucy Bridge ran 3.00.7 for the 800m and threw the shot putt 3.75m (pb). Jasmine Scott ran 11.7 for the 75m, 23.1 for the 150m (pb) and putted the shot 4.67m (pb).

Well done to everyone who took part! Thanks to Chris Dempsey, Ian Roberts, Barry Greenall, Louise Greenall, Tony Harrison and Daniel Dobson.

Next match: SUNDAY 18TH JUNE!

Team manager- Helena

15 young athletes from St Helens Sutton AC travelled to Ashton-Under-Lyne on Sunday 7^th May for the first Cheshire League of the track season. There were 17 pb’s achieved on the day.

Representing the Under 13 Boys, Michael Dobson competed in the 800m and finished in 2.27.6, meanwhile Thomas Durrance ran 32.6 for the 200m and threw the shot putt. He achieved pb’s in both of his events! Max Harrison also achieved two pb’s, he ran 35.3 for the 200m and threw the shot 4.15m.

Under 13 Girl, Hollie Brussels ran 800m in 3.06.2 and achieved a pb in her discus with a throw of 10.43m. Rebecca Durrance got pb’s in her events, she ran 100m in 16.8 and competed in the long jump.

For the Under 15 Boys, Michael Brussels got a pb in his 200m with 30.6, he also competed in the 1500m to finish in 5.11.6. Michael also jumped 3.67m in the long jump. Michael Duffy jumped 4.08m in the long jump and went in the 200m which meant he achieved two pb’s.

Jessica Durrance competed in the Under 15 Girls 100m. She achieved a pb in this event with a time of 16.8. Rachel Bribane got pb’s in both of her events, she ran 15.3 for the 100m and jumped 1.25m in the high jump. Lauren Taylor ran 14.7 for the 100m and threw the shot 5.99m. Lizzie Greenall competed in the 100m to finish in 14.1 (pb) and threw the shot 7.08m (pb). Lizzie also jumped 1.30m in the high jump. Celine Virton competed in the Under 15 Girls shot put, throwing 7.90m, which was a pb! Blythe Carter-Jones went in the 800m, she finished in a time of 3.01.0.

The Under 15 girls relay finished 6^th overall, this consisted of Lauren, Lizzie, Jessica and Rachel.

Under 17 Men: Daniel Dobson and Nathan Harrison both competed for the club. Daniel ran 16.1 for the 100m and Nathan ran 13.7 for the 100m (pb) and competed in the high jump.

Thanks to Chris Dempsey, Tony and Gill Harrison and Jake Healey for officiating.

Next meeting: Sunday 2nd July @ Crewe 

Team manager: Helena

Saturday 22nd April saw the first Youth Development League for the Under 13’s and Under 15’s. The match was held at Victoria Park, Warrington and the conditions were ideal for racing.

Representing the Under 13 Boys; Michael Dobson, Thomas Durance, Max Harrison, Jacob Roberts, Max Young and Charlie Young all took part in the competition.

Niamh Abbott, Lucy Bridge, Hollie Brussels, Olivia Byrom and Rebecca Durrance represented the Under 13 Girls.

For the Under 15 Boys; Michael Brussels, James Moran, James Morris, Luca Noonan and Charlie Roberts all competed. Charlie went on to achieve 3 pb’s in his events: 2:12:5 for the 800m, 40:0 for the 300m and 1.57m in the high jump! As well as this, Joseph Byrne, Michael Duffy and Andrew Redhead competed in their first track races for the club.

Alyx Bridge, Jessica Durrance, Elizabeth Greenall, Holly Scott, Lauren Taylor and Celine Virton competed in the Under 15 Girls age group. Emma Eccles, Isabelle Gent, Alicia Spilling ad Elizabeth Tracey all ran in their first track races!

RESULTS TO FOLLOW!

Team Manager: Helena

Saturday 11^th February 2017 saw the final Manchester Area Cross Country League match of the season. Twelve athletes from St Helens Sutton AC competed in the cross country at Woodbank Park, Stockport.

First off for the club were the under 13 boys and girls. This race saw Michael Dobson finish 28^th overall in 12.57, followed by Max Young who completed the 3.1km race in 51^st place in 16.51. Twin brother Charlie Young, brought the team home in 52^nd place in 17.28 meaning the team finished 13^th overall! Lucy Bridge went in this race too; she finished 22^nd in 15.39.

Next were the under 15 boys and girls, they covered the distance of 4.2km and finished 7^th overall. Michael Brussels led the boys home in 25^th place in a time of 18.06, tracked by Charlie Roberts who finished 28^th in 18.12. On the other hand, Scott Aldred finished 31^st in 20.24 whilst Liam Houghton was 32^nd in 20.30 and for the girls; Alyx Bridge finished 22^nd in 20.30!

The club had 2 representatives in the senior ladies 8.4km. Gemma Connolly won the race, finishing in 33.25!! Meanwhile, Rachel McGoldrick finished 37^th in 39.29.

Andy O’Connor was the only senior man competing for the club; he completed the 10.4km race in 52.33 in 263rd.

Well done to everyone who competed this season, hope to see you all next year!

Team manager: Helena.

The Northern Cross Country  Championship was held at Knowsley Safari Park on Saturday 28th January. The conditions were typically cold and wet.

Representing the club in the under 13 boys 3km, Joseph Byrne completed the race in 65th in 12.36 and unfortunately on this occasion, Michael Dobson was unable to finish the race however he illustrated true guts and determination.

Lucy Bridge completed the under 13 girls 3km in 186th place in 15.52. Sister, Alyx Bridge, for the under 15 girls, completed her 4km race in 160th in 21.22.

The under 15 boys, whom had a team, covered the distance of 4km. Michael Brussels led the team home in 124th place in 17.29, followed by Charlie Roberts in 140th in a time of 17.55. Scott Aldred finished in 163rd in 20.17 and Liam Houghton: 168th in 20.48. The team placed 19th in this event!

Under 20 lady, Rachel McGoldrick finished the 5.8km race in 45th place in 26.58.

Leon Hill ran in the under 20 men’s 8km, he finished 76th in 42.14.

Gemma Connolly placed her highest position to date in the northern cross country championships! She covered the distance of 8km in a time of 33.03 finishing in 17th place! Also in the senior ladies race, Rachel Beesley finished 151st in 41.06 and Louise Hogg 222nd in 44.58.

For the senior men’s 12 km race; Ste Anders finished 236th in 53.26 and Greg Williams 251st in 54.01. Jake Healy finished 462nd in 1.02.08 whilst Andy O’Connor placed 565th in 1.07.43 and Ray Vose 612th in 1.11.43.

Results

Well done to all those who raced in these championships!

Team manager: Helena / Matt