Author Archives: Paul Norman

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It’s that time of the year again …

Many of you will know that the club can get an allocation of guaranteed places in the London Marathon. I have applied for these and we have two places and we will have a draw for these. The club ‘rules’ are that people are entitled to go in the draw if they applied as a Skipton AC member for a place in the London Marathon ballot and have been unsuccessful in getting a place. We draw the places at the club’s AGM and a reserve in case somebody withdraws due to injury.

If there is anybody who wishes to go into the draw on this basis then please let me know via p.d.norman@leeds.ac.uk

If there is anybody who does not meet the above criteria then please also let me know because there may not be 2+ people ‘rejected’ and still wanting to do London (it’s never happened yet, but you never know!).

N.B. The marathon places are only guaranteed, not free! ‘Winners’ in the draw still have to pay!!

The club’s AGM will be at the Oddfellows on Friday 6th December, 2013 and we will do the draw for places then.

Cheers

Paul

On 11th October, Sarah Rowell will be visiting Fit for Purpose for a social run and to sign copies of a recently published book on trail and mountain running. Please click on these links for some more information on the visit: Sarah-Rowell-visit-flyer
and on the book: Rowell-Dodds-book-flyer

Hi folks

Sorry for the delays (excuses available on request) but the RESULTS page on the website has just found itself updated with quite a few reports on activities http://skiptonac.co.uk/?page_id=234

There’s nothing on the website for parkrun yet. This will appear fairly soon (when I get around to writing something). I might do this as a separate page (like JogSkipton has). I can’t do whizzy webpages but the basic info will be there.

Cheers

Paul

Teams will be organised this week for the Washburn Relay – we have some great runners taking part but if you would like to do it and haven’t let me or Jez know yet this is your last chance!! It would be good to have some reserves in case of illness/injury.

Up and Running Wakefield are introducing a new race series – Thornes Park 5K Challenge – to be run on Wednesday evenings – more info will be put up on the website soon.

1. FINANCE
a. Ann–Marie has organised the change of bank for the savings account. Three signatories to be organised.
b. The Winter League has been contacted regarding finance for the Presentation ‘Do’, i.e. an indication as to what we would, as host club, have expected by way of a profit.
2. MEMBERSHIP
108 members have now paid up with 30 still to pay … by May 31st. Steve and Emma to check the Yahoo list once the membership list is complete. This is an accordance with the previous agreement that once an individual has chosen to not renew membership their e-mail address is taken from the list.
3. CORRESPONDENCE
The club is again affiliated to UKA.
4. PARK RUN
PN and TK attended the latest meeting regarding the possibility of a Skipton Park Run.There is the possibility of a multi-use track to be constructed with in Airevlle. Agreed that the club will offer marshaling as part of a rota, as and when the Run is set up. PN and TK to attend the next meeting on 6th June.
5. SKIPTON CLUBS
A meeting has been arranged for reps from Skipton Cycle Club/Craven Energy and ourselves for Wed June 5. This is a general sharing of what each club does well and any possible cross overs.
Suggestion that should members take part in other club’s training on the odd occasion, no payment would be expected. However, if someone wished to participate on a regular basis, a membership fee would be considered
6. KIT
a. Kath Mc presented information and prices of kit and accessories from MC Sports (Skipton). Suggestion, to investigate further for the supply of accessories such as hats, water bottles, kit bags and hoodies. Quality to be checked.
b. Steve Brooks has provided the necessary info. Re prices and procedure for printing T-Shirts and Long Sleeved tops in club colours and design, using the mid-weight technical fabric as agreed previously.
Agreed CR to follow up the exact measurements of SMALL MEDIUM and LARGE. Orders can then be placed.
7. RESULTS/EVENTS
Emma’s weekly up date is continuing to publish results and the Google Calendar has plenty of choice of future events.
a. Andy Elwood continues to clock up mega mileage eg LDW 100 mile event in Devon.
b. Jayne continues to maintain her possition as Ist Female Vet 45 in the Pendle & Burnley Grand Prix. Craig also doing well.
Agreed-CR to write a web report on Barbara’s success at London (as submitted but not published by the Craven Herald) and to continue with writing to the Sports Editor of the CH.
AOB
a. Suggestion that we have a monthly Pub run, exercise and social gathering
Jayne to be contacted as she did have a good idea for such an event.
b. Stainland Lions 10k in September
Suggestion that this is a club run, start encouraging folk to apply.
c. Jez is negotiating with Ermysteads School for possible use of their run track
DONM
Next Meeting June 19th 7.30 upstairs at the Narrow Boat

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