Oxfordshire Athletics

Congratulations once again to Andrew Clough on further increasing his portfolio of qualifications! Andrew is now a Level 2 Endurance.

Attached are the updated results for the County Cross Country Championships held on 6th January 2019 at Shotover Park, Oxford.

There seems to be some confusion among clubs about eligibility of athletes to compete. 

Importantly, ALL athletes MUST have eligibility based on BIRTH or RESIDENCE for more than 9 months. In addition, athletes should enter as a member of their FIRST-CLAIM CLUB. If there are any athletes entered, AND not obeying these rules, can I be told before the event. That does NOT stop them competing, but would affect their inclusion in team results.

John Sear
Chairman, OAA  

For entry information see this article

Many of you will be aware that the post of Treasurer to the OAA was not filled at the AGM in November. Hence it is IMPORTANT (if the County is to continue functioning) that the Entry Fees for the XC Championships are ;paid promptly. Ideally, can clubs get cheques to me for the deposit (£30) by the closing date of 20 December; and then their residue to me by 20 January. I need each club to work out the additional fees owing. Please send cheques to the same address as for entries.

John Sear
Chairman: OAA

Congratulations to Andrew Clough on becoming a Level 1 Starter’s Assistant.
Andrew is now qualified in five separate disciplines!

Following on from our earlier post about Alan Woodland's death, details of his funeral are: 

• Date: Wednesday 5th December
• Time: 2pm
• Location: St. Marys Church, Church Road, Wheatley OX33 1LZ
  followed by afternoon tea in the Merry Bells, Wheatley.

It is Oxon's turn to host this XC fixture which is one of the oldest in the Country. I am concerned that if we use of the usual sites from the Oxmail or Chiltern Leagues, we run the risk of comments from landowners and conservationists. Hence I need other clubs to come up with other possible venues - remember there is also need for car parking. Possible suggestions might include South Park, Oxford; Wittenham Clumps (the number of cars is less than at an Oxmail race); Farmoor; ? others.

Alan Woodland passed away on Friday 16^th November 2018. He was a great supporter of Radley and Oxfordshire. A long-serving coach and official. Level 2 track judge who officiated at 40 meetings as recently as 2013. He was 87 at the time of his death.

He had been ill for the past few years. His daughter, Paula Owen, is also, of course, a Radley stalwart.

Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time.

Congratulations to Richard Hart on becoming a Level 1 Track Judge. He becomes one of ten Oxfordshire officials to have a qualification in three or more track and field disciplines.

At the recent AGM, some important decisions were made – and a full report will appear in due course. However, there are some important decisions still to be made.