A few places still exist for all the budding Usain Bolts and Jessica Ennis on our Thursday evening induction group.
Come along to Dalkeith Campus Running Track at 7-8.15pm on Thursday evenings – £1 or contact Caroline.wylie@midlothian.gov.uk 07949 094164 for further information.
It felt more like the Eastern Front on Sunday! Congratulations to all the Club Athletes who turned out for the Championships over the weekend, there were plenty of medals and PB’s despite the miserable conditions. Thanks to Edinburgh AC for taking on the organisation and responsibilty for the re-introduction of this valued early season opportunity for competition! P of 10 lists lifetime bests for Jordan Charters, Charlie Carstairs (both 200m) and seasons best for Katherine Szymanski (TJ) well done guys! Plenty medals on the go as well, I know Erin Feeley particularly enjoyed hers in the Shot Putt!! Well done to all who “endured”, competed, achieved and most of all “enjoyed” the couple of days of athletics. There can’t be many sports where hundreds of kids can be on the same field of play as a world champion (Gillian Cooke- Bobsleigh and long time Scottish Record Holder at LJ) and hardly be aware of it….. What a great sport
Club athletes Ellen Kristoffersen, Rachel Robertson, and match official Dave Finlayson, returned home yesterday from their time at the UK School Games at The Olympic Stadium, London.
Rachel and Ellen travelled down with the Scotland team on Sunday, and enjoyed a terrific few days at the Excel Centre, where they were based along with the teams from the other home nations. There they attended presentations, met celebrities, and supported their Scotland team mates in the other sports involved in the games.
On the big day, after a 5am rise for an early breakfast, they travelled to the stadium for the match. The stadium was impressive, but the weather could have been better. However, both athletes went on to deliver good performances against strong opposition as Ellen finished 3rd in the High Jump (1.63m), and Rachel 4th in the Long Jump (5.52m).
Well done to both athletes.
The travelling LAC supporters had a great time as well!
For anyone who wishes to brave the wet weather and come to training tonight Linda Smith will be at the campus to do a quick speed session.
If you wish to do this session please be warmed up and ready to start at 7.30pm. The session will last about half an hour so please make sure your parents/carers are at the Campus for 8.00pm to take you home.
Please also make sure you bring suitable clothing to keep you dry during the warm up and a bring a bag to put your clothing in while training.
Could you be the next Usain Bolt or Jessica Ennis? Come and join us and let our experienced and qualified coaches help you fulfil your ambitions.
New induction courses start for 9 years and over on Monday 14th May and Thursday 17th May. Training is on Monday and/or Thursday 7-8.30pm at Dalkeith Campus – £2 payable at registration. Contact Caroline, Development Officer at caroline.wylie@midlothian.gov.uk or 07949 094164 for further information.
