2009 SportsRoundup Archive

Ending this years SportsRoundup, The Department of Health, has teamed up with the Ramblers charity to promote Christmas Day walking, a stroll of just one mile could make a difference. The public have been urged to have an active festive break, by going for a walk on Christmas Day to burn off the calories consumed during lunch. The typical Christmas menu of turkey and pudding adds up to 1,500 calories - half of a man's recommended daily intake and three-quarters of a woman's. The government urged people to take to the streets, fields and beaches and take a stroll after eating.

Comment well there's also the option of Friday 1st of January 2010 The Morpeth Road Race two days later on Sunday 3rd of January The Old Monks Multi Terrain Race.

Post Script, you might not know I was diagnosed as a Type 2 diabetic in the summer, so to help rewind the damage that this has already done the plan is to hit the track. The goal for 2010 to enter the Middlesbrough 10k, kick starting in January with the help of the coaches of the club, see you all on the track Thursday evenings. To highlight Type 2 Diabetes I've started an information section, beginning with Diabetes and Exercising. more>>

Marino Rea Danilowicz

Chairman's end of year round up and aspirations for the coming 2010 outdoor track and field campaign:

Dear Members.

As the New Year approaches we can look back on 2009 with some pride. All our League teams did very well indeed and this means a big ‘thank you' not only to our excellent athletes but to our hardworking volunteer Coaches, Team Managers, Officials, Committee members and helpers, working together has produced very good results.

Teamwork led us in the “McCain” Young Athletes Team to finish a close 4th in the 16 team league. This league has now been restructured for 2010 and the proposed format should suit our Club in that it has eliminated the very long bus journeys. We should therefore be in a position to dominate the league and win through to the Premier League for 2011.

Our Junior (U20) team did a fantastic job by not only winning the Pennine League but winning the Northern Promotion match in a nail biting finish to clinch a place in the Premier League for 2010.

The Senior North of England League 2NE team did really well and won through to the promotion match but a shortage in key events meant we finished in a creditable mid position.

Our Cross Country teams are growing slowly in number with first class individual performances developing. Again we must thank the organising group who also brave all weathers to erect the (now very new and substantial) Club Tent.

The Club Awards Evening in November was a great success with over 200 attending to join in what was a celebration of our athletes' endeavors during 2009, Chris Tomlinson (UK Long Jump Record Holder 2002 to 2009) involvement as the presenter of the awards was very well received.

We must build on the solid foundation that has been generated over the past several years not only for the Club to progress but to allow potential Regional, National and International athletes a chance to reach their potential, without a successful club they may never have the opportunity. Our Awards Evening in November showed that we have some outstanding and potentially outstanding talent ready to be launched onto the athletics scene.

Finally I would like to call on any parent or ex-athlete who feels they could assist the Club in any way to make themselves known to any committee member, more hands will definitely make less work for all.

May I wish you all a “Very Merry Festive Season and a Happy, Safe and Healthy New Year”

Charles Stuart, Chairman Middlesbrough AC (Mandal

Rounding up a successful season for the club, Ben Spencer becomes the under 13 North Eastern Cross Country Champion, local press report, photos. more>>

North Eastern Cross Country Championships full results and photos. more>>

Please note 'club clothing orders' are now been dealt by Jackie Hay via e-mail on merchandising@middlesbroughac.org.uk

Press report of Summerhill NYSD cross country meeting. more>>

Entries are now required for The Saucony National Cross country Championships 2010, held this year at Rounday Park, Leeds, on Saturday 27th February 2010 First race at 11.00am. Entries to Dave Wilkinson by 4th January 2010 with DOB, English Registration number and fee of £5.00. Please note:- electronic chips will be issued to each competing athlete and each individual will be responsible to return them at the end of each race in receptacle provided. Late entries cannot be accepted.

Full club report available for Summerhill NYSD Cross Country, plus photos. more>>

Please Note any parents wishing for coaching of U11 children, this group is closed for new entries until after February 2010. more>>

Bar humbug the festive season is creeping upon us, as you look forward to settling down for that mince pie and tuck into a turkey dinner or two; its your chance to participate in the Teesside Hospice First Santa Run Sunday 6th December 2009, then on Friday 1st of January 2010 its The Morpeth Road Race two days later on Sunday 3rd of January The Old Monks Multi Terrain Race.

Important message from the Membership Secretary: Please note that if you join the Club from December 1st at the current rates on the membership form, your membership carries through until the end of January 2011. Jill is concerned that there are a number of athletes down at the track who are currently not members especially in the Under 11 group. Now is your chance to have 2 months for free! Don't forget 2 forms if under 18 and the S.A.E. application forms. more>>

A well attended awards night heard Chris Tomlinson speak about his early days in athletics, after which he took questions from the audience, as it happened with photos. more>>

The current generic course programme from Tees Valley Sport which runs from November 2009 to March 2010 is available. more>>

Dave Kitson joins Middlesbrough FC on two month loan, whilst Paul Kitson of Middlesbrough AC, stalwart of vets cross country finishes in higher position at round 3 NYSD cross country league race Flatts Lane, photos and full results plus report. more>>

Cross Country Championship Information:

Northern Athletics Start Fitness Cross Country Championships, Witton Park Blackburn, Saturday 23rd January 2010. Enties to Dave Wilkinson by 7th December with fees Sens/U-20`s £4.00 all other age groups £3.50 plus dob and English reg. Number.

North Eastern Cross Country Championships, Darlington, 12th of December, full list of club athlete entries is available more>>

The club is conducting an audit into which members hold first aid qualifications, and would like to utilise these skills at an event the club may hold, if your licence is due for renewal there are courses available, details to be passed on to secretary@middlesbroughac.org.uk

Jarrow 8th of November Indoor Grand Prix Series report. more>>

Evening Gazette report for Scarbrough NYSD plus course details for the next NYSD meeting at Flatts Lane. more>>

London 2012 countdown its 1000 days to go. more>>

The 104th NE Counties Athletics Association Cross Country Championships, is at Branksome School, Darlington, 12th December 2009. Entries please to Dave Wilkinson at the latest 6th November. Please include name DOB, English Athletics Registration number (on memberships card) and fee £3 all age groups, seniors £4.

Full Result and report, including photos and standings for the 2nd NYSD Cross Country meeting of the season held at Scarborough, for those that may not be aware Brian Titley (Starter from New Marske) had to be taken to hospital from the meeting, we wish Brian a speedy recovery. more>>

Important information for parents of athletes in the under 11 group. more>>

England Athletics has launched the National Coach Development Programme. more>>

The club records have been updated thanks again to Glen Blenkinsop, Glen appologises for the delay in getting the latest ones published, he has been working on his dissertation, due to this there might be omissions in the records, a few of the open meetings taken place at the end of the season may have been missed off. The next update will probably be after the northern indoors in January. more>>

Your never too old to compete in athletics, take Ruth Frith at 100 years old who registered for five events, (Yes you read that right, five events) – discus, hammer, shot put, weight pentathlon and weight throw – at the Sydney 2009 World Masters Games.

Reuters India. All eyes were on Ruth Frith, from Brisbane, as she arrived for day two of the World Masters Games, hoping to win gold in the shot put and feeling pretty confident as she was the only competitor in the over-100s category. Her 4.07m throw didn't just win her gold, but also broke a world record. "As long as I didn't foul I was going to win it". Great-grandmother Ruth is also a keen hammer and javelin thrower and believes other pensioners should follow her example. Despite her age, Ruth said she has no plans to retire just yet. Ruth contested her first World Masters Athletics Championships at the age of 74. Watch Ruth in action. more>>
The first NYSD report of the 2009/2010 cross country season at Croft Autodrome is available plus photos. more>>

Press catch up 'A love for athletics runs in the Morrell family' article printed earlier this year in the Hartlepool Mail. more>>

Looking towards November and our club awards, an article about Lillian Board MBE (the golden girl of athletics in the 60'), has been submitted for inclusion to our Hotspikes section, were we highlight inspirational people of the athletics fraternity. more>>

The latest on-line version of UKA' E-INSPIRE is available. more>>

Shhhhhhhhhh there's a discount deal at the club GO TELL A FRIEND

Keep warm and the rain off this autumn with a Club Waterproof Jacket, order now before 20th October and you will get a discount!!

In sizes from medium youth to X large adult, full price normally £25, discounted £10 for bag packers and £5 for all others. Discount only applies if ordered and paid for by 20th october, see Michele for samples and to try on. Place an e-order

The Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS), CRB and YOU, On the 12.11.09 the VBS comes into force. The new scheme is law and non-compliance could result in criminal action. It covers what the Government call ‘Regulated Activity’. more>>

Spotlight on Ben Stephenson. more>>

Are you interested in helping coaching the athletes at our club but don't know how to go about it, or are you wanting to move up a level? England Athletics have announced there Autumn programme of coaching courses, new courses will be added on a regular basis so please keep a check on the there web site for further details, also you can contact a member of the committee who can explain further, there is funding from the club! more>>

Well done to 'Paul running guru Kitson' the first Mandale runner home in the Bupa Great north run, times for club athletes can be found on the road running section. more>>

Thank you to all the people that turned up for our clubs AGM especially the athletes, the officers of the club elected and contact e-mails can be found in the about us section. There are still several important roles we need people to stand for, role outlines can be found at the foot of the about us section, if you have the flare and are willing to spare some time drop a us a line. more>>

Gazzette round up of club athletes at UK School Games. more>>

Channel 4 and 4Demand, The McCain Track & Field Show this Wednesday at 2:30am features the YAL Final last week. more>>

Well done to our club athletes who were picked for the UK School Games held in Cardiff over the weekend, full athletics results can be viewed here. more>>

Helping athletics, coming to a Tesco store soon BingoLotto, broadcast games on Virgin 1 from 13th September. more>>

Mahari Habeab storms home in 19th place, to be first home under the banner of Middlesbrough AC (Mandale) in the Middlesbrough Tees Pride 10K, runners and times. more>>
The club has been successful in its application to have a women's team join the UKWAL, the qualifier match will be in Abingdon, Oxford on Saturday 19th September, and they're only 5 women's teams including us. Michele will be sorting the team out this week, (travel details to be arranged). Unfortunately we have been unsuccessful in having a men's team join the BAL, 8 teams had been accepted from 15.

Sunday 30th August, No you are not dreaming, Yes they did it, Junior Team wins Promotion Match to Northern Premier Division, photos and extensive reports more>>

To all Athletes/Coaches Club Development, would you like our senior teams to be competing at a higher level than the Northern 2nd? Would you like to see the clubs senior men's team in the BAL or the women's team in the UKWAL? Are you willing to support these teams to get in to the national leagues? more>>

Seven young athletes from Teesside have been selected to represent North East Schools at the forthcoming UK School Games. more>>

Senior team miss out on promotion by 39 points, extended report plus full results. more>>

Individual results for the 6th NYSD match held at Darlington are available. more>>

Its the closing stages for the club in the outdoor track and field season, in the NYSD there are bright sprouting athletes for the club. more>>

Catch up on Club Newspaper articles Senior, Junior and NYSD. more>>

Senior team follow NYAL team by rounding of dream season to go to promotion playoffs, report and results. more>>

Many thanks to all the people that turned up for the bag pack last Saturday, £650 was raised well done.

Club athlete results for NYSD match 5 are available, special note for Emma Wortley more>>

Further extended match report of NJAL win plus photos. more>>

NJAL team comes tops and wins a memorable match by an electric 150 point margin, team manger and chairman's comments, plus accommodation price details for promotion match. more>>

Open request letter for voulunteers. If the club is to progress, and continue to be successful, we need more volunteers to help with the ever-increasing number of jobs that come along. more>>

A further installment of 'road running muses' from guru Paul Kitson for his dedicated fans. more>>

Our YAL team finish the season with a flurish missing out on a promotion spot but gave Rotheram a run for there money, girls team report plus full results more>>

Jogger attacked by buzzard! more>>

NYSD 5th match Gazette report by Mike Cotton. more>>

Count down to the annual Middlesbrough Tees Pride 10k, its not that far away 6th September, have you registered yet, if you are not entering could you help out on the day, contact Andy Ward if you can, further race information more>>

Team coach will leave Clarville 8:30am Sunday for YAL match Herringthorpe Stadium, Rotherham NB there is no covered stand however we will be taking the club tent. weather watch.

Club records have been updated. more>>

A Fundraising Bag Pack has been arranged for Saturday 25th July at the Tesco Supermarket in the Parkway Centre, Coulby Newham, between 10am until 4pm, come along and give a hand, money raised will go to offset the costs for club emblasoned waterproof jackets.

Well done to all club athletes who competed at the English Schools' Track & Field Championships. more>>

Voting is underway for the '2009 England Athletics Hall of Fame', vote for the top three athletes you want included more>>

Many thanks to everyone that donated there 'Tesco for Schools & Clubs Vouchers' the scheme is now closed for this year, vouchers have been sent off to be banked, a first aid kit has been ordered as well as training skills ladder.

NYSD matchs 2, 3 and 4 club athlete placings. more>>

Evening Chronicle short article Gatshead senior match. more>>

Web site content needed we are always looking for information and interesting athletic articles, revues of match's, also inclusion of individual members good news stories. Send them on to me at webmaster@middlesbroughac.org.uk

Gateshead open minor meeting - track and field results. more>>

Senior team battles through Gateshead match to come valiantly third, full results>>

Name a team of athletes who could support a music band to emulate Kraftwerk, who wheeled out four British gold medal-winning Olympic cyclists to ride to their music. more>>

NYAL Clarville match 4 results, team storms to first place with 100 points over Lincoln Wellington AC. After some teething problem the new NYAL web site has been fully updated and we have jumped to 4th place in the league more>>

Nick Phelps takes Gold at NE Championships held in Manchester. more>>

Gazette update on Richard Kilty 'chasing Olympic dream'. more>>

Gazette article on lifetime best performances at Nike Grand Prix Watford, plus writeup on Cleckheaton (NJAL match 3). more>>

2009 Invatation races Loughborough and Bedford plus details of a new championship record. more>>

NJAL match 3 Princess Mary Stadium results, report and photos. more>>

The latest North East coaching courses are available, if there is anyone interested there is a possibility that the club will pay towards the cost. more>>

Club Records have been updated. more>>

Senior match 2 results are now available. more>>

Another great weekend of cloudless skies and great all round performances from our YAL team. Despite the perfect conditions the team chased the shadows of Wakfield all afternoon, full results. more>>

On the day Middlesbrough FC are relegated from the Premier League, Middlesbrough AC pull off another magnificent victory with the help of ''Harry Hill'' at the second NJAL league match making it two wins in a row. Full results, mini report, and photo selection. more>>

Grimsby Yal results and selection of photos are now available. more>>

10,000 reasons to collect 'Tesco for Schools & Clubs Vouchers', We can redeem these and get equipment. Cut off point to send in the vouchers is 30th of June, current vouchers collected 1000.

Rain windswept Grimsby YAL match 2 sees no fairytale, it wasn't our time. Steered by Jean and Andy the team fearlessly fought its way to 3rd place, City of York AC were the runaway winners. Overall ranking in the league sees us drop to 7th place, full results will be posted after they have been scritinised.

Team vests are available further details. more>>

Club Records have been updated, many thanks again to Glen Blenkinsop. more>>

At the NE Counties Athletic Association Track & Field Championships Helen Corrigan makes championship-best performance in the under-17 section beating existing figures in the hammer competition with a throw of 38:28 meters. more>>

Full press report North Eastern Counties Athletic Association Track & Field Championships. more>>

BBC article ''Community sports clubs are facing potential financial disaster as a result of the recession.'' more>>

Well done all club athletes that participated at the North Eastern Counties Athletic Association Track & Field Championships, full results. more>>

Liam Watson added as 1000th member, to celebrate this club milestone Liam received a free Club vest and hoodie and had his photo taken at the recent Cyril Elliott Track & Field meeting. more>>

All the best to athletes from our club competing in this weekends North Eastern Counties Athletic Association Track & Field Championships.

Congratulations to Ade Babatunde in becoming British Universities Outdoor Triple Jump Athletic Champion. more>>

The NYSD Summer league dates are now available from the Track and Field Schedule and have also been posted on the notice board at Clarville. more>>

Road Running, May Day Tees Barrage 10K. more>>

To cap an impressive weekend of results for the club Ade Babatunde comes away from the British Universities Outdoor Athletic Championships held in Bedford as champion Triple Jumper, more to follow.

Match Two of Two, another meeting another great outcome, our NYAL team gallops to first place, full results, please note athlete of the match still to be decided on, details will be published as soon as possible. more>>

Match One of Two this weekend saw our senior team battle it out to come third overall, full results. more>>

We have two home matches this weekend, Seniors Saturday, Youth Sunday, it would be great that we get lots of supporters along to encourage the teams, then we can get a good start like the Junior team last Sunday. The small band people who make sure the home matches are on time are always stretched on the day, officiating and working in the background, if anyone available to help out a little, please report to the announcers box on arrival.

Press report Wakfield JAL match. more>>

Can all club athletes remember when entering none league meetings to make sure when registering to enter as Middlesbrough AC (Mandale), so there is no confusion when results are collated and published, here and or on the power of 10.

To add to the success of our Junior team at Wakefeild, several athletes attended the Gatsehead Open and came away with great times, PB' and medals, full results are available 'in Excel'. more>>

Following the de-brief and committee meeting recently, Jill King would like to thank all athletes, officials and helpers who contributed to a very successful Cyril Elliott meeting. She would like to attend the coaches meeting in October to discuss the events for the 2010 meeting. These will probably include 300m for U17 ladies and possibly 1200m and 2000m races at Junior and Senior levels. Other alterations will be that entry on the day will close at 10:30 and all participants will receive a memento of the day with the under11's and 13's receiving medals also. Success of the day were the disability races thoroughly enjoyed by both competitors and the appreciative audience. The date for the 2010 meeting will be announced after the MFC fixtures are in place! 

A cracking day out at Wakefield sees our junior team win by 17 points and take the athlete of the match award, photos and mini report. more>>

Two members of the club took part in the Spring Coast Race at Redcar. more>>

What makes world record breaking champion Usain Bolt tick. more>>

A successful day out for our club athletes at the Anne Marie Readshaw Memorial, full results. more>>

Club Records have been updated more>>

To all Coaches: The Membership Secretary is about to register all current paid up members of the club to England Athletics (thats £5.00 per person). They then get a competitive licence number - many of you will have that number on the back of your membership card already. If you are coaching athletes who are likely to be entered into competition, they will need to join the club immediately, then they will be registered for competition. Club registration will be sent to England Athletics on April 27 and then on a monthly basis.

Cyril Elliott many thanks to the organizations and individuals who financially supported the event this year. An enjoyable time was had by all, a big thank you to all the volunteer helpers on the day, if it were not for you it would not be possible. Full Results are now available, more>>

If there is an article that you cant see here please take a look in the archive at the foot of this page, please note gallery pictures are limited to the early part of this year, ones taken before that are still available, drop us a line and they will be re published.

Great weather for the first Middlesbrough 5k, well done our club athletes that entered, results. more>>

The Road running section has been updated with a plethora of events. more>>

:: Coaching News :: the outdoor Track and Field Season is upon us, there is a planed coaches meeting on the first Tuesday, after the Cyril Elliott open. more>

English Schools National Cross Country Championships Results. more>>

Well done to all club athletes that have been picked for the Cleveland Schools Cross Country team who will be competing in the forthcoming English Schools National Championships.more>>

Report, results and photos of the final NYSD cross Country League match of 2009 held at Richmond Racecourse. more>>

Photos of Kayleigh Sullivan' recent hammer throw fest. more>>

Sunday 15th March sees the final NYSD cross Country League match of 2009 held at Richmond Racecourse. Come along and cheer the athletes that have turned out against the fantastic backdrop of the old racecourse, further details. more>>

Saturday 14th March club member Kayleigh Sullivan goes on hammer throw fest. to raise funds to enable her to go on a once in a life time 2 week working trip to ‘Mankwe Wildlife Reserve located in the North West Province, of South Africa'. There Kayleigh will gain valuable information and new skills to permit her to continue in Animal Management her chosen future career. Kayleigh attends Askham Bryan College, where she recently passed a National Diploma in Animal Management.

From Jill King - 990 members have been through the data base of the athletic club. Could you be the 1000th? If you are, you will receive a FREE club vest and hoodie and if you wish, some publicity in the Evening Gazette for you and the club. Join now!!

Club web site goes 'large at Teesside University hosted Tees Valley 'Club Together' Conference. more>>

New members: Please ensure that if you are under18, you complete TWO forms, the Junior U18 and the full membership form before you send them to the membership secretary. more>>

Collect Tesco vouchers for Schools & Clubs 2009 and Sainsbury's Active Kids vouchers, bring them along on Tuesday nights to 'Mandale Munchies' at Clarville, then we can redeem them, and get sporting equipment.

In studies tracking 500 older runners for more than 20 years, "the health benefits of exercise are greater than we thought." said Professor James Fries. more>>

8th Feb - Blakeston, NYSD Cross Country report, photos and results. more>>

This club is administrated by unpaid volunteers, the committee/management of the club meet monthly and deal with the day to day business of the club, minutes of these meetings can be viewed here. more>>

JAL fixture list has been updated, check the Track & Field schedule either on the new 2009 Planner or the Track and Field section of this website. more>>

If you have ordered a Hoddie from Michele Sullivan they are now ready to be picked up.

Middlesbrough AC (mandale) does Facebook, get an account, connect to the group, get club news delivered to your in box. more>>

'Mandale Munchies' opens at Clarville Monday and Tuesday nights, see attached 'Sporty Snack' Price List. more>>

Ashleigh Wood wins Gold in under 20 age group competition plus other Middlesbrough based athletes achievements. more>>

Patrick takes Bronze at England Athletic Age Group Indoor Championships. more>>

UKA to launch ' Twenty20 ' format will it bring more intrest to our sport? more>>

Raise Funds for Middlesbrough AC (mandale) enter the runmiddlesbrough 5K Road Race on Sunday 29th March. Whatever your experience and distance, run for the club, be you a competitive member or a spectator, get sponsorship of over £20 and we will reimburse your entry fee. Interested runners contact Michelle Sullivan for further details and sponsorship forms.

Various photos from 8th Feb. Cross Country Blakeston School, Stockton, report to follow. more>>

Grant Hawkins, Richard Morrell, Nick Phelps, Ade Babatunde, Charlie Dryden, Ashleigh Wood, Emma Payne, Faye Winspear, Kristina Grant, Kirsty Legg and Faye Buckton starred as part of a Team Newcastle who qualify for McCain UKA Indoor City Challenge Final. more>>