Regional Champs - aberdare

Well it’s unlike me to put pen to paper and write about one of the events attended but I think the time is right to pencil some words.

Saturday (14th May) saw us heading to the fantastic facilities at Aberdare to take part in the regional track and field champs. Leaving Bridgend in overcast conditions led to false sense of security as the weather in Aberdare was scorching, thankfully I’d remembered a hat this time.

We had some 25 junior athletes entered from across a range of disciplines and none failed to put all their energy into their chosen events.

There was a fantastic atmosphere both between our athletes and those athletes from other clubs. I couldn’t be prouder of each and every athlete present. They were polite, honest, supportive and represented the club impeccably. Even when things went a little awry on the shot… the u15 ladies had to throw twice as the first 3 shots thrown were 1kg overweight. Fortunately the error was noticed, but only once they’d all had 3 throws. There were no cross words or tantrums, the young ladies from all the clubs just got on with it and threw again.

To see so many smiling faces enjoying the competition makes the hours spent each week at the track worth it.

I really do feel very luck to be part of the team.

I really don’t care if you come first, last or somewhere in between but what is important is that you enjoy what you do. There is absolutely no point spending hours each week at training if you don’t actually enjoy it and clearly at the moment you are all enjoying it.

For those interested in the medal tally:

Gold medals for

Ffion Calford (Hammer), Lewis Barnes (200m), Lewis Barnes (100m), Bethany Jenkins (long jump), Daisy Lewis (discus)

Silver medals for

Alfie Osborne (High Jump), Bel Durrant (hight jump), Bethan Deeks (100m), Georgia Smele (discus), Georgia Smele (300m), Harri Davies (hammer), Lewis Barnes (long jump) Ruby Scourfield (100m), Mia Amerein (800m), Ffion Calford (discus)

Bronze medals for

Maddison Mustoe (300m), Alfie Osborne (100m), Cian Smith (800m), Mia Amerein (shot)

Written by

Chris Jeynes (Proud Coach)