A Perfect Start to our EYAL Campaign.

First of all I’d like to acknowledge the immense work of Roy Meadowcroft, who after many dedicated years of writing-up our Chelmsford AC junior results has decided it’s finally time to pass on the baton (pun definitely intended). I’ve some very big shoes to fill, so hopefully this commentary meets with his approval.

Our initial fixture of the season took place at The Ridlins Stadium in Stevenage on 26^th April and was the first time out for the newly revised League format of U14/U16/U18 teams.

As EYAL Champions 3 years in a row we had a lot to live up to but didn’t fail to disappoint. Our opponents were Stevenage, Watford, Hertford Phoenix, Thurrock, Harlow and Bedfordshire Lions.

The team scored an immense 850.5pts and ended up 218.5pts in front of our nearest rivals Herts.

4 out of 6 of our teams won their age/gender category outright – the U14G, U16G, U18W and U18M. It was also lovely to see a decent number of aspiring new athletes wearing the Green & Gold for the first time at a competition and very much bolstering the roster in our youngest groups.

In the other sister fixtures that day the 2 teams who won their groups scored 792pts & 745pts respectively, so we also went top of the early Leaderboard for the Top-6 Cup Final in September. 

Thanks to our all of our graded officials and parent-helpers who ensured that the day ran smoothly in almost perfect weather for competing.

Highlights by Group:-

U14G – 109.5pts, 1^st Place

Win for Jessica H in ‘B’ 1500m

Win for Felicity C in ‘B’ Long Jump

3 excellent second ‘A’ String places for Breanna D in 100m, Long Jump & High Jump

U16G – 155pts, 1^st Place, Winners of 4*100m Relay

Wins for Abi M in ‘A’ 100m & ‘A’ Triple Jump

Wins for & Chloe A in ‘B’ 100m & ‘A’ 80mH

Wins for Erin K ‘B’ 300m & ‘A’ 800m

Win for Ava K ‘B’ 800m

Win for Georgia M ‘B’ 1500m

Wins for Olivia M in ‘A’ Shot Put & ‘A’ Discus

Win for Shindara A in ‘B’ Shot Put

Win for Timmy O in ‘B’ Discus

Win for Saya A S in ‘A’ Javelin

Win for Zenobia W in ‘B’ Javelin

U18W – 167pts, 1^st Place, Winners of 4*100m Relay

Wins for Alicja Y in ‘B’ 100m & ‘B’ 400m

Win for Lily H in ‘A’ 200m

Wins for Jasmin R in ‘B’ 200m

Win for Orla M in ‘B’ 800m

Win for Maddie P in ‘B’ 1500m, ‘A’ Javelin

Win for Amelie S in ‘A’ 100mH

Wins for Chelsea in ‘B’ 100mH, ‘A’ High Jump, ‘B’ Long Jump

Wins for Amy P in ‘B’ High Jump, ‘B’ Javelin

Wins for Monica M in ‘A’ Shot Putt, ‘A’ Discus, ‘A’ Hammer

Wins for Matilda H in ‘B’ Shot Putt & ‘B’ Discus

U14B – 109pts, 3^rd Place

Win for Noah H in ‘A’ 1500m

Wins for Toby S in ‘B’ 80mH and ‘A’ Long Jump

Win for Mason P in ‘A’ High Jump

Win for Daniel S in ‘B’ High Jump

Wins for Zach F in ‘A’ Discus & ‘B’ Javelin

U16B – 120pts, 2^nd Place, Winners of 4*100m Relay

Win for Archie S in ‘B’ 300m

Win for Jamie G in ‘A’ 800m

Wins for Felix CB in ‘A’ 100mH, ‘B’ Long Jump

Win for Jake R in ‘A’ High Jump

Win for Ed D in ‘B’ High Jump

Win for Hector J in ‘A’ Discus

U18M – 132pts, 1^st Place, Winners of 4*100m Relay

Wins for Tom C in ‘A’ 400m & ‘A’ 1500m

Win for Joe D in ‘A’ 800m

Win for Ben S in ‘B’ 800m & ‘B’ High Jump

Win for Harry H in ‘A’ Pole Vault

Win for Charlie P in ‘A’ High Jump

Wins for Zak W in ‘A’ Javelin & ‘A’ Shot Putt

Thank you to all the athletes that participated, every point scored is valuable and filling as many events as possible is what contributes to such a high total for the club.

 Report written by Richard Lee.

A Superb Weekend for CAC at the Eastern & Essex indoors.

The Essex Indoor Championships staged at the Lee Valley Sports Centre provided more gold for CAC members, put together with the haul from recent past performances it could resemble Fort Knox. These latest successes were also gained by achieving new championship records.

On day one seven members mounted the podium as victors. The shot putt provided two of these in the women's events. Most outstanding without doubt must go to Monica Malagala for her best effort of 13.84m set a new record in the under 17-year age range, also in this event Olivia Mullineaux with 11.54m placed fourth. To the under 20`s and Amelie Scott achieved a pb of 10.17m in gaining her win whilst Milana Thorpe came up with 9.54m to take second place. Another to break the previous best championship performance Harry Hughes soared over the bar in the pole vault at 3.40m to win the under 15 boy’s title. James Becker stated his intentions from the heats of the 60 metres winning in 7.10s followed by 7.04s in the semi-final and then 6.89s to take the under 20`s title - his time better than achieved in the senior age group. Another under 20 Stephen Adesina found success in the shot put with 12.32m, also placing fourth in the long jump with 5.95m. Stanley Adams from the under 13`s placed second in the long jump but whilst the winner took gold in the Eastern Counties result it was an Essex first place for Stanley. Back to the girls and Chloe Allam after a heat win in 9.60s improved to 9.12s for the 60m hurdles title with Shindara Ayo-Adeyemo picking up the silver medals in this event for under 15`s. There was also silver for Felicity Charles in the under 13`s long jump with 4.28m and bronze for Abigail McElroy in the under 17`s 60m flat with 7.82s after wins in heats and semi-final of the under 17`s. Bronze also for William Becker from the under under 13`s 60m event with 8.43s - after a semi-final of 8.36s.  Out of the medals in fourth spot but what a race a final of the under 15`s sprint was for only three hundreds of a second parted the four boys, with Jayden Anaba on 7.44s missing out.

Day two and it started as day one with a championship win from Amelie Scott as she won the under 20`s long jump title with a leap of 5.66m, Milana Thorpe placed 4th with 4.84m. From the triple jump for under 17`s CAC where well represented - and in force for here it was a first for Abigail McElroy with 10.83m and second for Abigail Nwakor on 10.66m whilst Katie Lowe placed fifth with 10.14m. Sam Steadman, second in his heat of the under 17`s 400 metres reversed the position to lift the title with 51.35s. At under 20 level Thomas Carter second past the line in 1m 59.11s picked up the Essex gold for it was a Cambridge athlete ahead lifting the Eastern title. The 1500m provide two titles with Fred Ferman well ahead of the under 17`s with 4m 19.79s and Lewis Harknett taking the senior event in 4m 08.48s. There was also a bronze from the under 20`s with Harry Wright timed at 4m07.86s. The middle distance had also provided medals for the girls. In the under 13`s Bella Kehoe took the 800 metres in 2m 26.01s with Sadie Davis 3rd on 2m 29.79s. To the under 15`s and Isla Kehoe with 2m 20.73s and Orla Martin 2m 29.79s placed second and third and moving up to the under 20`s and Siena Shipton was another picking up silver with 2m 19.76s. In the under 17`s Missy Tiller could not improve on her heat time of 2m 27.01s and was to place fifth. Two golds earlier in the day for Daniel Sheriff won the boys under 13 high jump with a clearance of 1.40m whilst James Becker after his success the previous day over 60m took the Essex 200 metre title with 21.75s. However, the Eastern title was to be shared for James and Sean O`Donnell of Ireland and Peterborough could not be separated on the time of 21.75s, a great race. Other medals were won by Toby Tubbs third in the under 15`s 300m with 40.92s and in the same age group by Jayden Anaba in the 200m again third with24.03s. In the girls under 17 level Amy Pugsley placed 3rd in the high jump with 1.60m with Chelsea Clarke 5th on 1.55m. The 300 meters brought two medals with Lily Hartman, 41.27s, and Nicole Hawkins, 41.59, only bettered by a championship record being set of 40.08s. From the long jump Chelsea Clarke came out with the silver medal with her 5.07m with Amy Pugsley just missing out on the medal ceremony with her 4.91m.                                                                                                                                     

Report written by Roy Meadowcroft.

A Worthwhile Journey up North for the National Cross Country Championships.

It’s getting quite a habit with our younger members, and it could not be a better habit by picking up medals in National Championships. This latest success came despite the long journey to Durham for the national cross-country meeting with our under 13 boys and under 17 women both coming up with third place in the team scores.

To the boys, and Mason Sanford with an excellent fifth individual placing was well supported by Freddie Blacketer 34th and Dylan Law 39th with James Pollard 123rd closing in to ensure their bronze medals.

Great packing by our under 17 women brought about with the four scorers all finishing in the twenties - Emma Lole 20th, Daisy Stollery 22nd, Amelie Shipton 24th and Jorjia March 26th whilst Hetty Harrison was backing up with her 67th place. Incredibly this was not our strongest squad out which shows the depth of the club at this age level.

Our under 17 men also closed in a full team taking 14th spot with Daniel Pollard 80th, Austin Kelly 109th, Ben Smith 129th and Thomas Carter 151st. Both the under 15`s teams could not muster a fourth member with the girls having Lilly Sanford 52nd, Erin Kelly 69th and Orla Martin 103rd. For the boys we saw Jamie Gilbey 31st, Josh Humphries 87th, and Jake Boarer 121st. In the under 20 women's race there was a very impressive seventh finish for Lucy Nuttall with support from Sophie McCall 71st and Molly Drane 69th. For the under 20 men, we had Finn Rafferty 34th and Joseph Grange 36th whist for the under 13 girls only Leila Robinson has faced the starter and finishing in a very satisfactory 33rd place.

Star performer of the day from a Chelmsford view point has to be Megan Harris in the senior women's for taking eighth place this must line her up for further international selection.

Report written by Roy Meadowcroft.