The U15, U17 and U20 Welsh Mountain championships are on Saturday 22^nd July at Canolfan Commnity Centre (LL54 7BB ) near Caernafon, North Wales. These races also act as the trials for the Welsh U17 and U20 teams in the British and Irish Junior Mountain Home Nations which this year will be in Peebles, Scotland on 10^th September. Details below:

The WELSH ATHLETICS JUNIOR MOUNTAIN RUNNING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2023
Canolfan y Fron/Community Centre. Upper Llandwrog. Caernarfon, LL54 7BB

U/20. U/17 & U/15 2009, 2010 & 2011 – Minimum Age 12

INCORPORATING THE BRITISH & IRISH JUNIOR MOUNTAIN CHAMPIONSHIPS TRIAL
Under 17 Born in years 2007 & 2008. Under 20 Born in years 2004, 05 & 06

Entry is £5

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 DATE: Saturday 22 nd July 2023
 VENUE: Canolfan y Fron/Community Centre
 RACE 1 – TIME: 12:00pm. Under 15– Born 2009, 2010 & 2011. Minimum Age 12years on race day.
 DISTANCE/HEIGHT: 4.5km/160m. Large loop only.

 RACE 2 – TIME: 12:30pm. Under 17 – Born 2007 & 2008
 DISTANCE/HEIGHT: 6.89km/276m. One small and one large loop

 RACE 3 – TIME: 1:15pm. Under 20 Born 2004, 2005 & 2006
 DISTANCE/HEIGHT: 8.70km/345m. Two small loops and one large loop.

EVENT HQ: Canolfan y Fron Postcode LL54 7BB. https://www.canolfanyfron.org/ Note:
Entries on the day will not be eligible for the Welsh Athletics Junior Mountain Running
Championships.
PARKING: At the Canolfan/Community Centre or surrounding area.
TOILETS: At the Canolfan/Community Centre.
EVENT ORGANISER
ARWEL LEWIS arweleryri@gmail.com 07772302411

Fell Running – East Wales Senior Development Day

This is designed for track/road/cross country runners who have no experience of fell running.

What: Mountain and fell running development session run by experienced runner, coach and race organiser, Andy Creber

Who: East Wales registered senior track / road / cross country athletes and coaches who are new to fell running (18 years and over)

When: Saturday 27th May 2023 @ 9.30 am – 12 noon

Where: Llanddewi Skirrid, near Abergavenny – meet at 9.20am at the village hall (map below) – followed by a practical session on the Skirrid (1 mile car journey between sessions – National Trust car park)

Contents:

1. Indoor session:

a. Introduction to mountain and fell running for those who haven’t done it before

b. Races + Welsh and regional representation opportunities

2. Practical on the Skirrid Mountain

If you would like to attend, please email Tom Meredith (EW mountain and fell committee member)

You will need to bring: Suitable clothes and layers for changeable weather conditions, MUST HAVE grippy running shoes and clean shoes for indoors, waterproofs, hat, gloves, water, snacks and personal medication if required. Must also bring a sense of humour.

You do not need prior mountain or fell running experience.

Regional qualification is based on birth, 9-month residence or retention.

Google Map Link:  https://goo.gl/maps/fuPfGLHJYVR7t6Co8

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We hope to see you there!

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Sugar Loaf Mountain 20th November.

We had a great day today.  The rain held off and the sun shone throughout on the Sugar Loaf as 17 athletes took part in the session.  We gave an introduction to fell running, including kit and explained representative opportunities available for junior athletes.  We also put it in to practice with some up and downhill.

I attach some photos (with permission)- They show teaching, listening, uphill and downhill practice, as well as the group just running – really awesome to be a part of!

Thank you for coming along to the session today.  We really hope everyone enjoyed it.  Special thanks to all who did a sun dance to keep the rain away until we had finished!

Thank you to Hannah and Mark who led the coaching.

Kind regards,

Tom

November 19 2022 Monmouth Show Ground

After a cold start, the XC Champs at Monmouth warmed up superbly creating a wonderful atmosphere with a stunning backdrop for racing.

The East was well represented in all races, resulting in an over-all position of 2nd. Thank you to all athletes who represented the region, we are very proud of you.

Full Overall Results (pdf)

Individual Results (on Welsh Athletics Website)

With his new role as Welsh Athletics National Talent Development Coordinator for Endurance, Steve Mitchell will no longer be able to do his role as East Wales Regional Coordinator for Endurance.
Please see link to below apply for the role if interested.

Please pass on to anyone you feel may be interested in applying. If you have any questions about the role or applying for the role please email Steve.

We wish him all the very best in his new role, and offer our sincere thanks for all his hard work over the last few years.

Email: Steve Mitchell

Regional Coordinator for Endurance – East Wales

The East Wales Regional Athletics committee is a very pro-active group – committed to delivering, and campaigning for, the very best competition and development for our athletes.

The role of the Vice Chair is to attend the meetings every quarter, and to chair the meetings if the Chair is unable to attend. Additionally, you may be asked to set the agenda (if Chair is not able to). There may be the occasional meeting with governing bodies that you would be asked to attend on behalf of the Committee. Full support is always available. This is an excellent opportunity to become more involved with the grass roots of our sport, and bring your own ideas to the table.

For more information, or an informal chat, please contact Joyce

As the 2021-2022 season comes towards a close, I thought this would be a good opportunity to let you know what is being planned for junior endurance in Wales for the 2022-2023 season. The aim for these plans is to ensure we can provide Welsh junior endurance athletes with the best possible support so that they continue to both enjoy the sport and progress. In the longer term this will increase retention in the sport and increase the conversion of talented junior endurance athletes into successful senior endurance athletes who reach their potential.
In this email I will go through plans for the Regional Development Programme (RDP). I will go through the National Development Programme (NDP), Future Programme and Welsh International Opportunities in future emails (would be an essay if went through them all in one email!)
Regional Development Programme (RDP):We will be continuing the great work done by Liz Davies on the RDP over the last few years. This programme is for athletes from year 9 to year 13 who are showing potential and have demonstrated a commitment to both training and competition. Athletes are only ever at one stage of the development programme so if an athlete is selected, for example, on the NDP then they will be in that rather than on the RDP. Athletes must be in at least year 11 before they can be selected for the NDP.
The RDP involves three training days a year which will give both athletes and coaches ideas for both running sessions and physical preparation work that Welsh Athletics believe should be a regular and consistent part of the training programmes that all developing junior endurance athletes do within their regular training groups/clubs. These days should also be fun and something that both athletes and coaches look forward to engaging with.
The training days and venues are as follows:
RDP day 1: Saturday 8th October 10:00-12:00West – CarmarthenSouth – AberdareNorth – TreborthEast – Brecon

RDP day 2:Sunday 15th January 10:00-12:00West – SwanseaSouth – Cardiff MetNorth – DeesideEast – Brynmawr

RDP day 3:Sunday 19th March 10:00-12:00West – CarmarthenSouth – AberdareNorth – Deeside East – possibly Cwmbran (to be confirmed)

Regional Staff:
The staff for leading in each region are as follows:
West: regional coordinator – Neil Thomas; support coaches – Carol Jones and Rob CampionSouth: regional coordinator – Mark Gold; support coaches – Pete Ryder and Lucy ArcherNorth: regional coordinator – John Messum; support coaches – Neil Edwards and Donna WelshEast: regional coordinator – Steve Mitchell; support coaches – Deb Howells and Tom Marshall
Firstly, I want to say congratulations to Mark Gold on being selected as the South Wales regional coordinator. I am sure he will do a fantastic job in the role.
Secondly, as I am currently acting as the Welsh Athletics National Talent Development Coordinator for endurance on an interim basis until the end of October, it has been decided that for now I will keep my role as the East Wales regional coordinator. Depending on what happens from the end of October will depend on what happens with this role moving forward.
In September regional coordinators will be sending out invites to athletes selected to be on the RDP 2022-2023. They will also be sending out information regarding what will be happening in each of the three RDP training sessions so that they can be planned into the regular training you have for athletes you coach. 
I hope this all makes sense with regards to plans for the RDP 2022-2023. Please feel free to ask if you have any questions and to pass on the information to other coaches and networks you are a part of. I will send an email out about the NDP for endurance next week and about junior endurance international teams for 2022-2023 shortly after.

Many thanks
Steve  

Steve MitchellNational Talent Development Coordinator – EnduranceAddress: Cardiff International Sports Campus, Leckwith, Cardiff, CF11 8AZMobile: 07754 660380Email: steve.mitchell@welshathletics.orgWebsite: www.welshathletics.org

Following East Wales brilliant success winning the Track & Field Inter-Regional Championships, our Under 17 and U20 athletes won the Youth Development League South West Promotion match on 7th August, which secures a place in the Premier division for next season (2023).

East Wales athletes won 22 of the A events and 13 of the B events.

A tremendous effort from all athletes.

May I take this opportunity to thank all athletes, officials, coaches and parents who have support our YDL UAG team this year.
The athletes have worked together to produce some excellent results, throughout the season, with many of them featuring in Po10 rankings.

1 East Wales 542
2 Cheltenham & County Harriers 484
3 Cardiff Athletics 466
4 West Wales 325
5 South Wales 302

Congratulations to everyone, I’m so proud of all of you
Joyce T & F Team Manager

Congratulations to all East Wales athletes who took part in the 2022 Inter-Regional Track and Field Championships, which were held in Aberdare on Sunday 10th July.

The team secured 15 gold, 11 silver and 15 bronze medals with 15 personal best and 2 seasons best performances. 

East Wales were triumphant in the male category, second in the female category and overall champions, a huge achievement for our team.

Scores	East Wales	South Wales	West Wales
Males	256	252	199
Females	208	182	232
Overall	464	434	431

The team were supported by 21 East Wales officials and volunteers who all helped to make the day a great success as well as athletes’ families and coaches.

The Team Managers, Claire Barraclough, Kirsty Crane and Darryn McAtee; supported by Joyce Tomala did a great job encouraging our athletes to participate.

Congratulations to our athletes participating in SIAB and the U20 International we wish them all the best.

Three East Wales Officials who worked at the Inter-Regional Championships, Sue Hooper, Amy Price and Becky Gibbs will be heading to Birmingham to officiate at the Commonwealth Games, as well as Lorraine Mulvaney who will be working as a volunteer at the Games. Congratulations to all.

Well done to Lily (U19W), Will (U15B), Elsie (U15G) and Alice (U15G) who competed for East Wales in the British Intercounties Fell Championships on Sunday 15th May at Great Whernside. They all mixed it well with the best. Fantastic performance!