Update.....

Isle Of Man Sportshall Athletics Squad 2012

Supported by Medis

This Sunday 22nd January the Medis IOM Sportshall Athletics team will make its way to Eastlands, Manchester to compete in the under elevens northwest counties “Fun in Athletics” championships. They will be up against the best athletes in the northwest with entries from Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire and Cumbria.
After training hard at their local clubs over 100 athletes from across the island took part in indoor pentathlon trials. They pitted their skills in the soft javelin, hi-stepper shuttle, standing triple jump, speed bounce and the 10 x 10m shuttle. After looking at the results and also athlete attitude and sportsmanship a team of 30 boys and girls were chosen to represent the Island at this fantastic annual event. Such a high standard of athletic skill was displayed by all athletes taking part in the trials and selection proved very difficult indeed.
The championship event will consist of obstacle relays, hurdle races, over under relays and flat races on the track and nine events in the field including the target throw and balance test as well as more traditional jumps and throws.
After a thrilling competition last year where the Island finished a credible sixth from eight teams this new intake of under elevens hope to continue to mix it up with potentially some of the athletics superstars of the future. The North of England over the years have produced a wealth of athletic talent, including Olympic Stars Jessica Ennis and Darren Campbell.
Team manager and Athletics Development Officer Trevor Christian said “whilst the standard of performance is high the main outcome should be that each athlete gives their best effort and most importantly have lots of fun at this fantastic event.”
The Isle of Man Athletics Association would like to thank sponsors Medis for their valued support of the team and also to the coaches from Northern AC, Western AC, Manx Harriers and the Manx Fell Runners who have coached the team in preparation for Sundays event.

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English Institute of Sport, Sheffield

Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th January 2012

Well done to club sprinter Jack Lemaire on his fine performance over the weekend. Competing in both the 60 and 200 meter races.
Jack got his season off to a good start in the under 17 men’s 60 meter sprint recording a time of 7.45 seconds, he also went on to record a time of 24.26 seconds over the longer distance in the 200 meters. May this be the beginning of a promising season.

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