Oxfordshire Athletics

I have been informed that the OCAC Open meeting on 19 July has been cancelled; hence it is necessary to find a new date for these 3Km races. I am looking at August 16; also at Horspath - but will confirm in due course.

Can athletes, who have already indicated they wished to compete in the races, confirm whether they are still able to do so on this new date?

John Sear
Chairman, OAA

Congratulations to James Charles and Gareth Smith! Both have recently gained Level 1 qualifications from the governing body. 

Gareth is now a Level 1 Field Judge, while James is a Level 1 Starter and Starter’s Assistant – alongside his previous qualifications as a Level 3 Field Judge and Level 1 PF Judge and Track Judge.

Find attached the results of the County 3 Km Track Championships held at Horspath, Oxford on 18th June 2017.

I write this note in June to allow clubs to discuss the contents among their members.

Each year, the average age of the County Committee increases – we need new blood to take over some of the roles in running county events. For the last few years at the AGM, it has been tacitly assumed that the status quo will persist for the ensuing year. This is about to change.

The 3Km events will be held on the following dates:

For U15 boys and girls – at 6.45pm on 19 th July at Horspath. The closing date for entries will be Monday 17th July (at midday). There will be NO entries on the night. Depending on entries there will be one race for all athletes. The same fee per event (£5) as at the main championships will be payable; in order to minimise administration, this can be paid on the night.

The 2017 UK Inter Counties & England Track & Field Championships will be held at the Bedford International Athletic Stadium, Barkers Lane, Bedford, on 29th & 30th July 2017. There is an online entry system and any interested athletes are encouraged to look at the entry criteria and conditions. The closing date is 14th July. Each county is only able to enter TWO athletes per event; hence can I suggest that interested athletes need to liaise with the County Chairman before entering!

John Sear
Chairman: OAA

OXFORDSHIRE AA:

Dear all

It is now clear that there is a clash on Wednesday evening between the OCAC Open at Horspath and the planned Town vs Gown at Iffley Road. The University Fixtures secretary has concerns about the clash; and there are certainly not enough officials to go round both events.

Apologies to all athletes who had indicated an interest in competing.

John Sear
Chairman, OAA

CBPs fall at County Championships

Henry Channon brought off a fine 800/1500 double in the U13 Boys’ age group of the Oxfordshire Track & Field Championships, held on 13-14 May. The Oxford City youngster achieved a Championship Best Performance in both victories, recording 2:16.08 in the two-lap race and 4:46.69 in the 1500.

Only two items remain unclaimed – a Yale key on a blue plastic key fob and a small necklace. These can be claimed from Alan Vincent (01295 720809)
 

Parking

There is no parking for competitors at Horspath, and that parking is at the BMW factory, Gate 7, which is 400m from the track. Competitors should park there and walk back up the road or across the playing field. Parking at Horspath is strictly for officials and the disabled. See attachment for more information.

Registration

Reporting: Athletes must report to registration at least 60 minutes before the time of their event.