YOUNG
ATHLETE BOYS
The ECCA National Cross Country Relays
at
Berry Hill Park, Mansfield
on
Saturday 9th November 2002
On
a pleasant autumn day the boys travelled to Mansfield for the annual pilgrimage
to the X.C. relays. We hoped that we would come away with at least a medal and
the under 13 boys - 'A' team
consisting of Paul ' I don't have to train' Cummins, Harry Harper and
Laurie Luscombe ended up with the runners up medals. However there was a good
team effort from the 'B' team of John Ashton, James Toohey and Dominic Bridge
who finished a credible 17th place.
2 -
Liverpool Harriers & AC
'A' 21:44
17
- Liverpool Harriers & AC
'B' 23:19
J Ashton
(24) 7:48
J Toohey
(22) 7:49
D Bridge
(17) 7:42
The
under 15 boys did not fare as well and although there was a mix
up with the numbers contributed to a mix up in the results. The below results
are shown as recorded.
18
- Liverpool Harriers & AC
'A' 21:07
P Grogan (16) 7:38 (6.52)
26
- Liverpool Harriers & AC
'B' 22:12
M Quarless (38) 6:52 (7.38)
33
- Liverpool Harriers & AC
'C' 23:16
The under 17 Men, who were running with the Junior Men, came a credible 21st , two out of the 3 lads under age.
21
- Liverpool Harriers & AC
30:21
Full Race Results are available
from
http://www.race-results.co.uk/results/2002/natxcr02.htm
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NoEAA Road Relay
Championship
at Stanley Park, Blackpool
on Sunday 6th October 2002
Under 13 Boys
1 Leeds City Athletic Club 45:45
2 Warrington Athletic Club 46:22
3 Liverpool Harriers & AC 'A' 46:53
John Ashton (8) 11:50 Harry Harper (3)
11:29 J Toohey (4) 12:21 L Luscombe (3) 11:13
Liverpool Harriers & AC 'B' 40:16 (incomplete
team)
P Bennett (18) 13:45 T Croft (19) 13:37
J Blackburn (15) 12:54
Under 15 Boys
1 Liverpool Harriers & AC 'A' 44:07
M Quarless (7) 11:13 Terence Brady (4)
11:01 Chris Doherty (2) 11:14 C Gundersen (1) 10:39
6 Liverpool Harriers & AC 'B' 45:29
David Catt (12) 11:24 Peter Grogan (7)
11:10 Adam Lucas (4) 11:13 James McCully (6) 11:42
Under 17 Men
6 Liverpool Harriers 'A' 42:52
David Marteau (7) 10:24 Stuart Morland
(7) 10:23 John Mannion (7) 11:06 Daniel Malone (6) 10:59.
Full
results at
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North West Counties Road Relays,
Woodbank Park, Stockport,
Saturday 21st September 2002
YA Boys
For many of the U 13 boys, it was
their first run for the club on the roads. It was a pity that other clubs didn't
attend, however on the day they finished in first place and were also third
county team home. The winning team consisted of Paul Cummins (7.18), Harry
Harper ( 7.31) and Laurie Luscombe (7.13). The 'B' team also won a county bronze
medal and consisted of John Ashton (7.50), James Toohey (8.02) and Jack
Blackburn (8.35).
In the under 15 boys age
group the boys finished in 1st and 3rd place, the winning team consisted of Mike
Quarless (10.14), Terry Brady (10.14) and Craig Gunderson (9.59). Two other
teams also ran and consisted of David Catt, Chris Doherty and Adam Lucas, Dave
Edwards and James and Liam McCully.
In the Under 17 Men age group
were without Tom Michaelson and Stuart Morland and Mathew Leahey. In the end
the team of John Mannion, Jack Weston and David Marteau finished in third place.
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UK Athletics Young Athletes
League Final.
Alexander Stadium,
Birmingham
Sunday 1st September 2002
The boys travelled to Birmingham for their annual end of season
final. I was hopeful to finish in the top three or four, and on the day we
finished in 3rd place (367.5pts). The winners being Enfield/Haringey
(440pts) with Sale Harriers (422.5pts)in 2nd place.
The individual winners for the Harriers were as follows:
Under 13 Boys
| Event |
Time/Dist |
Athlete |
| 200m - B |
26.5 |
Andrew Spence |
| 800m - B |
2.30.67 |
John Ashton |
| LJ - A |
4.70m |
Tony Corrigan |
| LJ - B |
4.53m |
Barry Conway |
Under 15 Boys
| Event |
Time/Dist |
Athlete |
| 4 x 400m |
3.41.02 |
|
| PV - B |
2.55m |
Andrew Moorcroft |
Under 17 Men
There were no winners in this age group, although a number of
athlete's were medallists.
Full Results can be viewed at the YA Website -
http://www.nationalyal.co.uk
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National
Young Athlete's League
Premier
Division - Middlesbrough
Sunday 21st
July 2002
A weakened team, due
to holidays traveled early to Middlesbrough, for their final match of the
season. They were up against Sheffield, Wigan and Middlesbrough, and at
the end of a long day the boys had won by over 80pts. For the 9th time in
10years the Northern Premier League title was won by the boys.
Match
Result:
1.
LHAC
272pts
2.
Sheffield
186pts
3.
Wigan
120pts
4.
Middlesbrough 60pts
RESULTS
U13
Boys
U15
Boys
U17Men
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National
Young Athlete's League
Division 1
West - Carlisle
Sunday 21st
July 2002.
The second team also
had a lengthy journey for their last match of the season and they
finished runners up in the match with 164pts behind the winner which were
Blackburn (235pts). The team will have finished high up in the
league. This holds well for the future of the club.
Full results when
below.
RESULTS
Under
13 Boys
Under
15 Boys
Under
17 Men
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National
Young Athlete's League
Premier
Division - Rotherham
Sunday 30th
June 2002
Having been to
Rotherham some 6years ago when it rained all day, I was apprehensive about a
return visit with the forecast for the day being cloudy with rain forecast. On
the day it stayed dry until 4pm and we had some heavy showers. It did not deter
the performance of the lads who won ( 279pts, from Wirral in 2nd place (191pts),
LPS in 3rd place (172pts), and with Hallamshire in 4th place (85pts). It was a
good team performance which meant the boys are still top of the premier division
with the last match at Middlesbrough in three weeks time (21st July 2002).
Full results can be
viewed by clicking the following:
Under
13 Boys
Under
15 Boys
Under
17 Men
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National
Young Athlete's League
Premier
Division - Wavertree
Sunday 2nd
June 2002
On an initial sunny
day which turned into a muggy wet one, the boys who were neck and neck with the
boys from Manchester, pulled away after halfway and won convincingly by 38
points. This was due to a good team effort, due to injury, and lads away on
holidays. Lol Dobie deputised for me as team manager, due to a family
commitment. It would be unfair to highlight any particular individual as I said
it was a sound team performance. We are now TOP of the Premier Division. Well
Done to all.
| Match
Result |
Team |
Points |
| |
|
|
| 1 |
Liverpool
Harriers & AC |
277 |
| 2 |
Sale Harriers |
239 |
| 3 |
Chesterfield |
139 |
| 4 |
Wrexham |
104 |
Full results can be viewed below:
Under
13 Boys
Under
15 Boys
Under
17 Men
The other match (2) results, which
was between Southport and /Waterloo, Bingley, Wigan and Hallamshire can be
viewed below.
Full
Results - Match 2
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National
Young Athlete's League
North West
One - Bolton
Sunday 02nd
June 2002
The 2nd team finished in 2nd place (159 pts), behined Manx
(178pts), Bolton were 3rd (153pts) and Border were 4th with 112pts. There were
some good performances by the lads and few will be knocking on the door to get
into the 'A' team.
Results of athlete's are as per age groups:
Under
13 Boys
Under
15 Boys
Under
17 Men
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National
Young Athlete's League
Premier
Division - Derby
Sunday 19th
May 2002
On a blustery but dry day at Derby
the boys team, knew that they had a match on with Gateshead and newly
promoted Leeds in their match. From early on the boys picked up 'niggly'
injuries, with no less than 8 athletes visiting the First Aid post. On the day
the boys rallied around and won their match by 32points.
1.
LHAC
263.5pts
2.
Gateshead 231.5pts
3.
Leeds
160pts
4.
Bingley
93pts
See full results
below:
Under
13 Boys
Under
15 Boys
Under
17 Men
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National
Young Athlete's League
North West
One - Wavertree
Sunday 19th
May 2002
Due to the fact that
the Premier team had a few gaps, meant that the 'B' team lost a few athletes for
their home match at Wavertree. However, they were still placed second with
145pts, behind Blackpool who won with 256pts, with Skyrac in third with 112pts.
Sale Harriers were unable to send a team.
Under
13 Boys
Under 15 Boys
Under 17 Men
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National
Young Athlete's League
Premier
Division - Sheffield
Sunday 5th
May 2002
The boys won their first match at the Woodbourn Stadium,
Sheffield on a sunny but windy day. Full results have now been received. The match
result was as follows:
Match 2
1st
LHAC
- 255pts
2nd Middlesbrough AC
(Mandale) - 197.5pts
3rd
Southport/Waterloo
- 154.5pts
4th Kingston upon
Hull
- 108pts
Please follow this link when results are received
Under
13 Boys
Under
15 Boys
Under
17 Men
Full results when available
can also be seen on:
http://www.natyal.co.uk
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National
Young Athlete's League
North West
One - Stockport
Sunday 5th
May 2002
The second team went to Stockport and came away with 2nd
place145pts There were a lot of gaps in the team but it was to
the credit of the lads present that they did so well.
1. Stockport
- 212pts
2.
LHAC -
145pts
3. Warrington
- 126pts
4. Wirral
B -
82pts
Under
13 Boys
Under
15 Boys
Under
17 Men
Full results when available
can also be seen on:
http://www.natyal.co.uk
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UK
Athletics - National Young Athletes Road Relays
Sunday 7th
April 2002
at Sutton
Park, Birmingham
The boys teams had one of the worst days at the relays in many
years, although we might expect too much from the lads every year. The good
thing about the day was the excellent weather.
Under 13 boys
-
A team finishing the highest placed in 8th place,
|
8
|
Liverpool
Harriers & AC
|
|
34:15
|
|
|
Liam
McCully
|
(28)
|
8:49
|
|
|
Laurie
Luscombe
|
(17)
|
8:30
|
|
|
Adam
Lucas
|
(9)
|
8:24
|
|
|
Craig
Gundersen
|
(8)
|
8:32
|
B team in 17th place.
|
17
|
Liverpool
Harriers & AC B
|
|
35:12
|
|
|
Paul
Cummins
|
(17)
|
8:33
|
|
|
James
McCully
|
(19)
|
8:56
|
|
|
Harry
Harper
|
(18)
|
8:48
|
|
|
John
Ashton
|
(17)
|
8:55
|
Under 15 boys,
A team, finished in 13th place and in October last year on the same course
finished 3rd.
|
13
|
Liverpool
Harriers & AC
|
|
55:09
|
|
|
David
Marteau
|
(16)
|
13:25
|
|
|
John
Mannion
|
(25)
|
14:16
|
|
|
Daniel
Malone
|
(22)
|
14:14
|
|
|
Paul
McHugh
|
(13)
|
13:14
|
What went wrong, lack of commitment, training and the odd injury?
The B team finished in 34th place.
|
31
|
Liverpool
Harriers & AC B
|
|
58:04
|
|
|
Mike
Quarless
|
(37)
|
14:11
|
|
|
Terry
Brady
|
(34)
|
14:00
|
|
|
Jack
Weston
|
(33)
|
15:21
|
|
|
David
Catt
|
(31)
|
14:32
|
The Under 17 Men, had
a member of the A team who failed to turn up on the day, without having the
decency to let anyone know, however the reliable Andrew Dobie who was going to
spectate took his kit and had a good effort. The team finished in 24th place.
|
24
|
Liverpool
Harriers & AC
|
|
54:45
|
|
|
Joe
Michaelson
|
(29)
|
13:29
|
|
|
Martin
Hutchin
|
(27)
|
13:45
|
|
|
Andrew
Dobie
|
(33)
|
15:00
|
|
|
Ryan
Armstrong
|
(24)
|
12:31
|
All I can finish with is - Can do
a lot better
The full team places are on the UKA website however there are no
names or times for the athletes. However if you visit the National Young
Athlete's web site below, full results are available:-
http://www.natyal.co.uk/2002/general/roadrelays/index.htm
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North
of England X.C. Championships.
Derby
- Saturday 26th January 2001
On
a wet and miserable day, a coach of lads, girls and parents left Wavertree at
8am for one of the main cross country races of the year. Hopes were high and the
lads and girls didn't let us down. It was one of the hardest courses that I have
seen in my time, and in some places I would say dangerous. I'm glad I was not
the meeting referee.
Under
13 Boys - The boys wanted to emulate the U13 girls who won their
team event, however they had to settle for 2nd place behind Shildon. At least
half of the team were under age and will be back next year. The only individual
medal was silver for a strong run by little Craig Gunderson. he was supported by
Liam McCully (21st), Laurie Luscombe ( 28th) and Harry Harper (46th). The
others who finished were John Ashton (52nd) and Pail Cummings (71st).
Under
15 Boys -The boys were the holders of the trophy and most had won
it last year whilst under age, however things were going to be hard on the day
with Tom Michaelson out and under doctor's order's and John Mannion with an
injured foot. On the day Joe Jacklin fell ill with a tummy bug and after
travelling, was sick twice. The individual medal was won by Paul McHugh
with a fighting run into 2nd place. The team were third overall (129pts) behined
Sale (126pts) and the winners Trafford (72pts). Our team consisted of Danny
Malone (29th), David Marteau (30th), and Mike Quarless (67th). Others who
finished were Terry Brady (80th), David Catt (82nd), Andrew Moorcroft (89th),
Paul Marshall (124th), and Craig Hoy 132nd).
Under
17 Men - With only eight athlete's entered, at least six turned up to
run and four finished. The team finished in 6th place with 217pts, and
congratulations to the lads from LPS who won. Our team consisted of Ryan
Armstrong (23rd), Stuart Morland (28th), Joe Michaelson (79th0, and Kenny Rainey
(87th).
Full
results can be viewed at http://www.race-results.co.uk/results/2002/noe02.htm
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North
of England Athletic Association
Indoor Championships @ Wakefield
Saturday
12th January 2002
It
was nice to see a small contingent of athlete's from the Harriers competing.
There was success on the day with Peter Cranfield winning
the Junior men Shot event (15.18m) and third
in the Senior Men's Shot event (14.03m).
There
was success in the Long Jump event for Kevin Thompson with a winning jump
of 6.63m, and Lewis Cheung was 7th (5.48m). Andrew Owens
(U17) was 3rd in the Long Jump event (6.34m), whilst Mike Bomba
was 3rd in the U17Men Shot (12.11m).
Full
results available at http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk
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Merseyside County X.C
Championships.
Sherdley Park, St Helens.
Sunday 6th January 2002
The YA boys and girls had to wait for the senior races to finish
before they could have their say. As usual the youngsters performed well on a
hard course. The under 13 Boys were lead home by Craig
Gunderson, also winning the team prize, with Paul McHugh
leading home a winning team in the under 15 Boys age group. The
Under 17 Men were runners up to an excellent LPS team who finished ij the first
4.
Full results shown below:
U13 Boys
1 Gunderson C LivHar 12.51
2 Burke M
StHSut 13.04
3 McCully L
LivHar 13.12
4 McKenna J LPS
13.28
5 Matthews G
Wirral 13.32
6 Luscombe L
LivHar 13.43
7 Ashton J
LivHar 14.01
8 Burgess A
Wirral 14.11
9 McCully J
LivHar 14.12
10 Harper H
LivHar 14.17
11 Denson J
Wirral 14.26
12 Scally J
S/W AC 14.48
13 Stewart M
Wirral 14.50
14 Scally D
S/W AC 14.55
15 Evans H
S/W AC 15.12
16 Russell J
LivHar 15.37
17 Cooney C
S/W AC 18.11
18 Owen G
S/W AC 18.24
Teams
1 Liverpool H&AC
1,3,6,7 17
2 Wirral A C
5,8,11,13 37
3 Southport Waterloo AC 12,14,15,17 58
U15 Boys
1
McHugh P LivHar 14.27
2 Marteau D
LivHar 14.55
3 Howard C
Wallsy 15.00
4 Barry D
Wallsy 15.17
5 Mannion J
LIvHar 15.26
6 Mellor J
Wirral 15.31
7 Leicester M
S/W 15.44
8 Donnelly J
Wirral 15.52
9 Peers A
Wirral 15.56
10 Quarless M
LivHar 16.02
11 Catt D
LivHar 16.08
12 Williams C
S/W 16.16
13 Jacklin J
LivHar 16.32
14 Douglas C
Wirral 17.00
15 Brady T
LivHar 17.01
16 Muise C
Wirral 17.16
17 Griffith T
S/W 17.28
18 Handley C
S/W 17.33
19 Marr S
Wirral 17.33
20 Hoy C
LivHar 17.39
21 Jones D
S/W 17.40
22 Simister B
StHSut 17.46
23 Ferguson W
Wirral 17.51
24 Ryan C
Wirral 17.59
25 Griffths T
StHSut 18.09
26 Appleton J
StHSut 18.55
27 Carroll D
LivHar 19.02
28 Sault K
Wirral 19.12
29 Wilkinson M
Wirral 19.46
30 Lloyd B
Wirral 20.39
31 Griffiths M StHSut 21.33
32 Hill J
Wirral 21.49
33 Williams M
Wallsy 21.49
Teams
1 Liverpool H&AC
1,2,5,10 13
2 Wirral A C
6,8,9,14 37
3 Southport Waterloo AC 7,12,17,18 54
4 St Helens Sutton AC 22,25,26,31
104
U17 Men
1
Jones B LPS 21.52
2 Smith R
LPS 22.16
3 Rimmer M
LPS 22.25
4 Donaldson A
LPS 23.20
5 Thompson S
WignD 23.22
6 Mayors S
StHSut 23.33
7 Phillips D
LPS 23.37
8 Hutchin M
LivHar 23.53
9 Michaelson J LivHar 24.09
10 Rainey K
LivHar 24.41
11 Revell I
LPS 25.30
12 Gough C
LivHar 26.39
13 Allan D
S/W AC 27.47
14 Jones P
S/W AC 29.29
Teams
1 Liverpool Pembroke&Sefton A C 1,2,3,4
10
2 Liverpool H&AC
8,9,10,12 39
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