On track for success!

Athletics in the North West have been boosted by plans for a new running track in Blackburn, and there could even be benefits for the 2012 Olympics.

Read the full story on the Council website

Blackburn Harriers GB Internationals talk to the BBC about 2012 Olympic prospects

Sophie Hitchon 

Alison Leonard

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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Training costs for members of Blackburn Harriers....

As a result of an agreement between Blackburn Harriers & AC and Blackburn with Darwen Borough Councilthe following arrangements are in place regarding payment for training facilities at Witton Park Track for Club members only.

On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, Blackburn Harriers will have exclusive use of the track and all its track and field facilities and equipment. In addition, all members of Blackburn Harriers (i.e. those currently paid up members) will have free use of the track on the other days i.e. Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, on the presentation of their Blackburn Harriers Membership Card to Witton Park staff.

On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays, Blackburn Harriers officials will collect all track fees which will be paid at the following advantageous rates:

• Juniors ( u20 ) £1:00 per session
• Seniors ( 20 & over) £2:00 per session
• High Performance scheme athletes Free (on production of their current BwDBC clearance letter)

For those who wish to pay for a full year in advance the following discounted fees will apply:

• Seniors £160 (20 & over)
• Juniors £80 (under 20)

Payments in advance can be by cheque on training nights or by post (payable to Blackburn Harriers) to:
Sue Carr 8 Pleck Farm Avenue
Blackburn BB1 8PE.

We would encourage you to take up this discounted ‘in advance’ fees offer which will save you money and assist the Club.

Calendar

For full list of fixtures and other important events click here

TEAM MANAGERS
See contacts page for details

News

World Junior medals for Hitchon and Bleasdale


Sophie wins gold!

Sophie Hitchon and Holly Bleasdale claimed gold and bronze respectively at the World Junior Championships in Moncton, Canada. Sophie threw 66.01 metres in the hammer to better her own UK junior record. Pole vaulter Holly cleared 4.15m to finish third. Full report on the BBC website

Centenary Year Event
Our Club is one hundred years old this year, an anniversary which needs celebrating in style on Friday October 15th 2010 at Ewood Park the home of Blackburn Rovers

Full details of the Centenary Event are on the booking form

Holly's New Record
Holly Bleasdale broke her own UK under 20 pole vault record at Manchester’s SportCity on 13 June with a vault of 4:27 and winning the Northern Championship. Holly's previous UK record of 4:25 was set earlier this year at the Loughbrough International meeting

Holly's competition saw her take the championship record of 4:05 with a 4:10 first time clearance. Holly then set the bar at 4:27 for a new UK record which she cleared first time much to the delight of spectators.

Holly Bleasdale Under 20 Record Holder 4:27 at SportCity 13 June 2010

Lancs Track and Field 2010 Championships
Blackburn Harriers had a great weekend in Blackpool on the 8th and 9th May coming away with 17 County titles and 7 Championship best performances
Results (PDF - new window)

Lancs AA Cross Country Championships 2010
Sat 9th Jan 2010, Witton Park     Results here (new window)

Three Lancashire Champions! Ben Fish (senior), Karl Billington (junior men) and Elizabeth Greenwood (u13 girls)

  
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