May
7th 12th / 13th
Essex Championships Day
1, Day
2, Day
3
May
6th
Anglian League
April
29th
Eastern YA league kicked off at Braintree with a good win for the overall team
and individual age group wins for the U15 Boys, girls U13 and U17W teams, match
results. Special praise to Fraser Hubbard U15 who in my opinion
was Athlete of the match, with a 36.94 jav, a 10.84 shot victories.
April
28th
Southern women's league started off with a trip away to
Sutton. Taking a good side we finished 2nd behind a strong home
team. A 194 points starter to the season sets us up well. Match
results
April
21st
Our first attempt at the Alpha-Beta trophy ended this year
with a mid table finish in the beta match. Slightly under strength on the
day proved to be our undoing.
April
10th
Many thanks to all those who competed at the Easter open
last Saturday. Results link
This weekend there are two open competitions to select from. A chance to
visit Lea Valley at Pickets lock on Saturday and the regular event at Havering
on the Sunday.
England Multi's at Sheffield 17th March witnessed an emerging star amongst the Chelmsford ranks. Cameron Irwin with a 2557 total to win gold with 32 points to spare!!
March
7th
The spring indoor season has almost been and gone. A
number of club athletes have produced excellent performances in the Essex
indoor, the South of England and National AAA's.
Top
marks for the winter indoors goes to Ellie Besford who collected the under 15
girls AAA's title at Birmingham, setting a championship best performance with an
indoor pb of 3.10m.
South of England multi's witnessed a tough battle between club mates Elizabeth
Ridley and Ellie Besford for the bronze medal. The final 800m event saw
Elizabeth pull away and win with 2474 points and a club record. Ellie
scored 2428 for 4th place.
SoE indoor champs saw few Chelmsford athletes taking part. Those that did
faired well. Ellie Besford claimed a championship record with a 3.01m vault,
whilst U20 Mike Reed vaulted 4.10 for bronze, Elizabeth Ridley long jumped 4.86
for a silver, Mark Woodley 4th in U20's 800m, Jessica Tappin 5th in the U20 60m,
Deji Akande 5th in the U17m 60m, Alex Lusty 6th in U17w long jump, Andrew
Harrison 5th U15B shot in 10.63.
In the Essex Champs top honours went to Nathan Greenaway for his hurdles victory
in 9.5, this was backed up by a 2nd place in the 60m. In the same under
15boys age group Fraser Hubbard took gold in the shot with 11.33 and silver in
the long jump with 5.17m, missing gold by 2cms. In her first year of
competition under 13 Hannah Smithdale ran well to clinch gold in a close 60m and
with a 4.13 jump took silver in the long jump. In the under 15 girls
Biz Ridley leaped to 1.51 high jump for gold and followed that by 4.87 long jump
gold. Calvin Barnes went over 6m to pick up a silver in the JM long jump,
whilst Mike Read vaulted 4.15 to pick up the gold. Deji Akande
produced a 60m championship record with a 7.1 run in the under17 men's 60m and
English schools champ Sam bailey continued his high jump successes with a 1.75
first place. Ellie Besford completing in the under 17's pole vault was
another victor in 2.90m and club mate Rachel Roberts, a javelin thrower normally
took the shot gold with 8.15m. Multi eventer Jessica Tappin had a very
successful weekend winning the junior women's 60mh in 9.2 and the high jump in
1.60m. Full results here
April
10th
Many thanks to all those who competed at the Easter open
last Saturday. I hope to have the results available soon.
This weekend there are two open competitions to select from. A chance to
visit Lea Valley at Pickets lock on Saturday and the regular event at Havering
on the Sunday.
Summer
fixture list now finalised. 
and web link track2007
2006
September
23rd - Essex Relays
The traditional season finale saw some existing
relay performances, with Gold performance by the under 17 women squad.
Besford, Sheen, Tappin and North won a close run race in a new club record of
50.6. The under 13 girls squad of Ridley, Delaney, Hoyle and Pleva
brought
home Silver in 55.1
Aug
26th - Southern Intercounties
Great to see a number of Chelmsford under 17w
athletes in action representing Essex at the regional Southern Counties at
Ashford Maria Rose stadium. The athletes helped
July
20th
This is turning out to be one of
Chelmsford's finest seasons. The Southern men's team are 2nd in their
division and set for promotion with one match remaining. the Southern
Women's team are 5th in division one after two recent match victories, again
their best performance ever in this league. The EYAL team are 4th and
competing very strongly. In addition there have been some very fine
personal performances in recent weeks which will be mentioned here in due
course.
June
24th SWL R 3 - Chelmsford
Our first league victory for many
seasons was finally welcomed in this home fixture. A solid turn out made
all the difference, with the juniors performing really well with many fine
individual performances on the day, none more so than Charlotte Howarth who
increased her club pole vault record to 2.90. (results)
& latest club record list
for the year.
June
18th EYAL Round 2 - Chelmsford
An excellent home win keeps the
team on track for another year. A sprint double by Elise Walker in the
under 15g added to an excellent long jump leap by Alex Lusty of 5.10.
Hannah Besford improved her TJ PB to 10.34. On the down side we were very under
strength in the under 17 men filling just 12 out of 25 events!! (results).
June
4th Anglian league round 2 - St Ives
This league continues to provide a
full timetable covering all events and giving plenty of options to club
athletes. The good news is that Chelmsford continue to do well. St
Ives was a scorching day with all bar the under 13 boys winning their age group
match (results).
May
27/28th SoE Champs at Chelmsford
Despite these being 'home'
Championships the opposition proved extremely tough with medals very hard to
come by. The result set is available via the SoE
link. Top performers over the weekend included young Ellie Besford (u15g)
who finished 4th in the pole vault with 2.30m and only missed a probable medal
due to the weather halting the event at a critical stage. Natasha Davis produced
a pb to make the final in 12.03 (75mh). Alex Lusty u15g leaped to 5th in the
ling jump with 4.84. Harry McQueen ran an excellent 100m in 11.98(heat) to
take 5th in the final. In the throws the best effort went to Lewis Taylor in the
u17m hammer a 6th place finish with 45.95. Gemma Phillips ran well to reach the
1500m final in which she finished 10th in 5.11.7.
May
20th SWL at Portsmouth
The encouraging season start
continues with a third place and good points tally. Club records tumbled in the
pole vault with Kate Alexander raising the senior record to 3.10 and junior
women Charlotte Howarth raising the outdoor record to 2.80.
Second place finish in the
opening match was a good result with many youngsters not available so early in
the season. Club results.
May
8th EYAL at St Albans
A second place finish in the
opening match was a good result with many youngsters not available so early in
the season. Club results.
May
20th - Southern Men's League - link
A nine point victory over Ipswich
saw the men's team retain their unbeaten record and league top spot. Match
performances here when available.
2nd place for the women away at a blustery Portsmouth. This moves the team up to
9th position and with a home match next on the June 24th this looks to be a best
start for a few years. results
May
13th/14th - Essex Champs Day's 2/3 - Chelmsford - full result set on Essex AAA
Great to see so many Chelmsford AC athletes
competing on home ground. Key highlights of the weekend include:-
Boys U15
Sam Bailey 1.75 high jump gold (3rd on club record list)
Lewis King 5.31 LJ Silver
Nathan Greenaway 12.60 bronze in 80mh.
Men
U17
Lewis Taylor 47.41 2nd Hammer
Girls U15
Alex Lusty 4.78 LJ Gold / 100m 6th 13.62
Elisabeth Ridley 1.40m HJ bronze
Jessica Grainger 13.05 4th in 100m
Elise Walker 13.27 5th 100m / 8.53 shot 6th
Ellie Besford 4.40 LJ 4th / 2.65 PV 1st Club Record (U17)
U17 Women
Lyndsey North 12.65 2nd 100m
Rachael Haley 44.39 4th 300m
Jessica Tappin 47.01 300mh 2nd 80mh 12.38 4th
Laura Condron 2.18.86 1st 800m
Kate Hartigan 24.76 Hammer 2nd Club Record
Junior Women
Rebecca Quinlan 400mh Gold 67.03 / 100mh 16.64 2nd / 10.57 TJ 4th
Louisa Taylor 1st hammer 28.66
Vicky Poultenay 5.12 LJ 2nd /
Lauren Longhurst 5.05 LJ 3rd / TJ 1041m 6th
Charlotte
Howarth 2.70 PV 1st Club Record / 10.42 TJ
5th
Junior Men
Tashan Christian 50,85 400m 1st
Calvin Barnes 52.36 400m 3rd / 6.38 LJ 2nd
Matt
Davies 11.07 3rd 100m
Seyi Akande 11.07 4th 100m / 22.72 2nd in 200m
Mark Woodley 4.00.60 3rd in 1500m
Jeremy Watson 1.80 HJ 2nd / 12.51 TJ silver
Senior Men
Martin Ohrland 15.5 3rd 110mh
Ed Messer 4.02.59 4th 1500m
Senior Women
Louise Wood 12.57 4th 100m / 14.69 1st 100mh / 12.15 TJ 1st (club
record)
Annette Oakman 18.52.19 3rd 5000m
Francis
Cliffe 4.37.21 4th 1500m / 2.14.82 4th 800m
Vet Men
Dave Tullett 4.24.05 1st in 1500m
May
1st - Essex Champs Day 1 - Ilford - full result set on Essex AAA
In challenging conditions, windy and damp it was good to see a number of the younger club athletes competing for medals in the county champs. Highlights below are from finals only.
Boys
U13
Stephen Adcock 5th 1500 in 5.28.07
Jack Pitts 7th LJ in 3.96
Boys
U15
Nathan Greenaway 200m 3rd in 25.96
Fraser Hubbard 200m 6th in 26.57 & 5th in Discus with 27.54
Men U17
Michael Read 1st PV in 4.10 CLUB RECORD
Girls
U13
Charlotte Ridley 4th LJ with 4.14
Rosie Dailly 5th LJ with 3.80
Girls U15
Gemma Phillips 2nd 1500m in 5.11.16
Jessica Grainger 3rd 200m 28.14
Rebecca Gibbs 6th 200m 29.44
Elizabeth Ridley 3rd Pentathlon 2074 points
Ellie Besford 6th Pentathlon 2009 points
Women U17
Laura Condron 1st 1500m in 4.52.86
Emily Fidge 5th 1500m in 5.08.98
Rachel
Roberts 1st Javelin with 30.56 PB
Day
2/3 are at Chelmsford Sport and Athletic Centre
Club record for 2006 updated
April
29th - Southern men's League - SML link
A great season start with a win away at Hastings.
The
division 3N team were placed 2nd in their match. Individual results posted
here when available.
April
24th
The track league season kicked off with a busy
weekend. The division one women's team had an away trip to Reading on
Saturday, whilst on Sunday in the Anglian league the club visited Ipswich.
At reading the weather was kind and the team finished with a useful third
position and a healthy points tally. It was good to welcome the new
under 15's into the match with a very good sprint performances by Jessica
Grainger in the 100/200. two great first places in the pole vault with
Kate Alexander taking the A string in 3.00, Charlotte Howarth B string in 2.60
and non scoring Hannah Besford in 2.50 (also club record). Also, Louisa Taylor a new senior who threw well
in the hammer, club results
The Anglian match came with plenty of rain and hence difficult throwing and
jumping conditions.
Match result Ipswich 42, Chelmsford 40, West
Suffolk 37.5, C&T 26.5, Diss 20.5, Braintree 20.5
U13G 1st :U15G 2nd :Ladies 3rd
U13B 4th :U15B 1st :U17M 4th :SM 1st.
April
15th
Many thanks to all the athletes, officials and
helpers who once again made sure that our annual medal open ran so well.
This year the event was pre-entries only, which turned out to be a great success
and will be repeated again next year, once again on Easter Saturday.
The
results are now available here
in Excel format
March
31st
Summer fixtures and
club records for 2006
updated. Let me know if you think different.
Your team managers and coaching
team updated for 2006.
March
25th - Vault Manchester - results
The first event of its kind that focused on Pole vault was
held at Sportscity in Manchester. Club vaulters Ellie Besford and
Charlotte Howarth made the long trip with great results. Not only did they
come away with a free T shirt but also personal bests and indoor club records.
Ellie cleared 2.53 and is still a first year under 15, whilst junior Charlotte
cleared 2.93 in her first year as a junior.
March
19th - Hornchurch Open
This early season open provided clear signs of
improvements over last year. Lyndsey North (U17) improved her 80m time
from 10.8 to 10.5 and her 150m time from 20.1 to 19.5. Fellow athlete
Jessica Tappin (U17) ran her first competitive 300mh in 47.5 with loads more yet
to come, she completed the day with a 300m in 44.3. Rachael Haley (U17) improved
her 300m time to a pb of 45.4. Jessica Grainger (U15) sprinted well with
10.5/20.0 double. Mae Kenny (U15) performed well with a 20.8/45.7 in the
150/300m, while Rebecca Gibbs also ran the 150 in 20.6. Philip Whittaker
competed in the 80/150 producing solid form in 10.7/20.0. Remaining results to
be added soon
March
4th/5th AAA Indoor Champs - Birmingham
Info to be added soon
Jan 28th/29th- Essex Indoor Championships
Melbourne Park
Day 1 results
Day 2 results
Jan
22nd/23rd-SoE Indoor Championships Brunel - results
Brunel University was a great venue for these
championships and is a splendid example of the monies being spent to further
athletic development.
Top Chelmsford medallist in the champs was Ellie Besford (U15) who picked up
silver with a 2.40 pole vault, personal best and indoor club record. Michael
Reid vaulted to a new indoor PB and club record of 3.70 to pick up bronze.
Tashan Christian reached the semi final in the junior 60m clocking times of
7.20/7.19/7.27. Junior women Lauren Longhurst jumped 4.76/10.12 in the
long/triple, colleague Rebecca Quinlan leaped 10.44 in the TJ and 6.80 in the
SP. Lyndsey North (U17) reached the semi's of the 60m in 8.10/8.14. Jess
Tappin (U17) also reached the semi's in the 60mh with 9.72/9.67. Fellow hurdler
Natasha Davis (U15) ran 9.96. Long jumper Alex Lusty finished 7th in her event
with a best of 4.59.
Jan 8th SoE Multi-event
champs Sutton
Chelmsford multi event athlete Jessica Tappin won the under 17 women’s South
of England Pentathlon championships on 8th Jan in Sutton last weekend.
Jessica had trained hard for this day and despite this competition being her
first multi event she finished safely ahead of her nearest rival with 3219
points and many more experienced athletes on the day. The five events are
60 meter hurdles in which jess finished 7th in 9.74 seconds, the shot
putt then followed , jess finishing 5th with 8.02 meters, in the 60m
sprint a 8.34 time secured 3rd place while in the long jump a leap of
4.74 meters resulted in an 11th place finish.
