Club Tops

We are about to order new stocks of the club singlet and t-shirts.  Since the last order they have increased the costs and so the new stock will now cost more - £16 for the singlet and £19 for the t-shirt.  The club makes no profit from these prices.

Officials Course

England Athletics are holding a level 2 officials course on Saturday 21^st April at Tilsey Park, Abingdon.  If anyone is interested in becoming involved in this area please let Lyn Hopkins know.  The club will cover the cost of the course.

Volunteer Needed

England Athletic SE Region have invited a member of the club to attend a road running forum on Saturday 28^th April 2007 at the Thames Valley Athletic Centre from 11am until 3pm.  If anyone is free to represent us please contact Lyn Hopkins as soon as possible.

Short League

Due to a late conversation last Wednesday, this news didn’t make last weeks news sheet.  Pat Chard has made the decision to step down from her role in organising the Short League this year. Many runners who felt the longer races of the Domestic League were beyond them, have benefited from the Short League, which Pat was instrumental in setting up. I, as Chairman, would like to personally and publicly thank Pat for all her time, effort and hard work in running the Short League.

Tony

Ladies team Captain

After the plea in last weeks news sheet for a ladies team captain, Sally Pitts has kindly volunteered to pick up the baton.  

New Committee

Following the AGM last week the committee held its first meeting Monday evening.  The members and their roles are as follows:

Chairman                                    Tony Lock 

          Secretary                                   Lyn Hopkins

          Treasurer                                    Kate Worrall

          Club Captains                                     Tony Lock and Carl Whitehead

          Cross County Race Director                   Les Harrison

          Domestic League                         Las Boden

          Junior Reps                                 Mike Miles/Alan Millbank

          Membership                                 Ian Fowler

          Minutes Secretary                        Lyn Hopkins

          Notice Board                                Rick Parsons

          News Sheet                               Rick Parsons

          Press Reports                                      Carl Whitehead

          Race Entry Forms                       Carl Whitehead

          Raffles                                        Angie Petts

          Routes                                        Rick Parsons

          Short league                               Laz Boden

          Social Events                              Les Harrison

          Website                                      Ian Fowler          

Witney 10          Ian Fowler/Rick Parsons under guidance from Steve Hopkins

Graham and Judith Le Good have kindly agreed to continue their sterling work looking after the kit

Paris

Les Harrison is organising a coach trip to France to coincide with the Paris marathon.  It will leave on the 4^th and return on the 7^th.  If you fancy running an overseas marathon, a weekend in Paris or just a chance to do some duty free shopping, let les know.  The cost will be in the region of £150.   There will be no single rooms due to the cost. 

Witney 10 Sponsor

Although it seems a long way away, the club is looking for race sponsors for this years Witney 10. If you work for a firm or know of a firm who maybe interested in sponsoring the race in any form could you please contact Tony Lock on 07792031554

Mountain Races

John Atyeo is intending to enter the Cader Idris 10.5 mile mountain race on Sat 26th May and possibly the Snowdon mountain race on Sat 28th July. If others are interested, it would be good to fill up a car or two, and maybe enter a team. These dates may seem a long way off but there are race limits of 250 and 450 respectively and We don't want to miss out. As both races are on a Saturday, it would seem sensible to travel on the Friday evening and probably camp. Any interest and/or suggestions would be gratefully received. E-mail John at tejatyeo@yahoo.co.uk

Witney Sportshall

Many thanks to all athletes and adults who were involved in the smooth running of this weeks  Sportshall Indoor Athletics held at the Windrush Leisure Centre. Many hands made light work of the afternoon and everything went extremely well. This was another example of Witney doing the job properly. The atmosphere and noise was tremendous, and anyone looking for an advert to fun in athletics would have found it in Witney on Sunday. Also, a big thank you to Kim Batts who finished her newspaper report at 11.30 on Sunday night.

London Marathon Coach

The coach has now been booked for the London Marathon. As usual the bus will depart at 6am from the Leisure Centre. The Double Decker Coach was full last year so to avoid disappointment book you’re your seats early. Bookings to Les Harrison on Thursday nights after training. Cost is £7 for members and £9 for non-members. If you want to marshal see Lyn Hopkins

Boxing Day Fun Run

A big thank you to everyone who made the Boxing Day run at North Leigh another huge success. Despite the appearance of GB athlete Matt Ashton, Chairman Tony Lock, along with Eynsham Roadrunner Roger Gascoigne claimed victory in the pairs relay. He has assured everyone that the pairing was not fixed!!!

London Marathon Draw - Results

After the relays we had the draw for London Marathon places. Prior to the draw the committee decided that, because of all his help on previous London Marathon trips and his overall commitment to the club, Les Harrison should have one of the places. The other lucky recipients were Jean-Marc Briens, Neil Shellard, John Ashton, Helen Ashton, David May and Adam Smith with the substitute place going to Nick Portnell.