Please note that this years event will be held on Wednesday 30th May 2018 – 7:30pm start. 
Unlike in previous years it will NOT be part of the 2018 Bridgend Running League Series this year.
Those interest in previous years results can see them back to 2004 (!) here.
This weekend was a busy one for BAC Juniors. Saturday brought day 2 of the Welsh Athletics Junior Open champs in Cardiff and international Cross Country in Antrim. Over at NIAC, Bridgend AC were represented in no fewer than 16 events with 31 athletes taking part. The day saw excellent performances delivered by all athletes, with some competing for their first time, while others moved into new age groups. It was great to see the yellow and blue populating the podium, with a total of 8 medals. 2 Gold, 4 Silver and 2 Bronze. A great haul considering the depth and breadth of competition on display from Wales and South East England. Over in Antrim, Ffion Higginson was part of the Wales U17 team competing in the Celtic International. Ffion had a great run with a time of 16:16 and finishing in 42nd place.
Full BAC Results from the Junior Open
U17 Men 1500m – Devin COOMBES Bridgend AC (SWA) 4:27.96 2-(SWA) (Silver Medal)
U15 Boys 1500m – Tom ATTWOOD Bridgend AC (SWA) 5:10.76 4-(SWA)
U13 Girls 1500m – Mali MACDUFF Bridgend AC (SWA) 5:59.92 2-(SWA) (Silver Medal)
U13 Girls 800m – Anna-Rose MERCHANT Bridgend AC (SWA) 3:00.42 5-(SWA)
U13 Boys 800m – Jack O’BRIEN Bridgend AC (SWA) 2:38.91 3-(SWA) (Bronze Medal)
U15 Girls 800m – Niamh O’BRIEN Bridgend AC (SWA) 3:05.41 9-(SWA)
U17 Women 800m – Leonora BREHENY Bridgend AC (SWA) 2:54.19 9-(SWA)
U15 Boys 800m – Joshua KERRY Bridgend AC (SWA) 2:36.33 5-(SWA)
U13 Boys 60m – Lewis STEPHENS Bridgend AC (SWA) 8.84 3-(SWA) (Bronze Medal)
U15 Girls 60m – Emily PENNY Bridgend AC (SWA) 8.42 2-(SWA) (Silver Medal)
U15 Girls 60m – Jersey JONES Bridgend AC (SWA) 8.66 6-(SWA)
U15 Girls 60m – Aimee CHILDS Bridgend AC (SWA) 8.74 7-(SWA)
U15 Girls 60m – Mia LUNN Bridgend AC (SWA) 9.47 16-(SWA)
U13 Girls 60m – Tianna TEISAR Bridgend AC (SWA) 8.69 1-(SWA) (Gold Medal)
U13 Girls 60m – Maja Lizette GALVEZ Bridgend AC (SWA) 8.87 5-(SWA)
U13 Girls 60m – Aimee LEE Bridgend AC (SWA) 9.49 11-(SWA)
U13 Girls 60m – Orea PLAYER Bridgend AC (SWA) 9.75 15-(SWA)
U13 Girls 60m – Georgia SMELE Bridgend AC (SWA) 9.92 18-(SWA)
U13 Girls 60m – Ellie LORIMER Bridgend AC (SWA) 10.48 19-(SWA)
U15 Boys 60m – Evan JONES Bridgend AC (SWA) 7.45 1-(SWA) (Gold Medal)
U15 Boys 60m – Joseph KIMPTON Bridgend AC (SWA) 7.72 2-(SWA) (Silver Medal)
U15 Boys 60m – Ethan RAND Bridgend AC (SWA) 7.90 5-(SWA)
U15 Boys 60m – Mabon RHYS Bridgend AC (SWA) 8.27 9-(SWA)
U15 Boys 60m – Tomos BROAD Bridgend AC (SWA) 8.37 10-(SWA)
U15 Boys 60m – Morgan OLPHERT Bridgend AC (SWA) 8.40 11-(SWA)
U15 Boys 60m – Joshua STEPHENS Bridgend AC (SWA) 8.45 12-(SWA)
U15 Boys 60m – Ewan BAILEY Bridgend AC (SWA) 9.03 14-(SWA)
U15 Girls Shot Put – Niamh O’BRIEN Bridgend AC (SWA) 6.59 5-(SWA)
U15 Boys Long Jump – Ewan BAILEY Bridgend AC (SWA) 4.09 6-(SWA)
U13 Boys Long Jump – Jack O’BRIEN Bridgend AC (SWA) 3.79 4-(SWA)
U13 Girls Shot Put – Georgia SMELE Bridgend AC (SWA) 4.38 12-(SWA)
Great to see such a large contingent of BAC XC runners representing South Wales at this weekend’s Inter-Regional Cross Country event in Brecon.
Those travelling up on Saturday are as follows:
| Erin Andrews | J13G |
| Philippa Allen | J13G |
| Abigail Davies | J13G |
| Sophie Evans | J13G |
| Eve Hickman | J13G |
| Bethan Hardman | J13G |
| Dafydd Pratchett | J13B |
| Thomas Attwood | J13B |
| Rhys Hardman | J15B |
| James Hunt | SENM |
| Gareth Hardman | MM45 |
| Robert Hunt | MM55 |
| Ffion Higginson | J17W |
| Hannah Jenkins | J17W |
| Sarah Jenkins | J17W |
| Meriel Clode | J17W |
| Alisha Hayes | J17W |
| Devin Coombes | J17M |
| Gina Hardman | MW45 |
| Katrin Higginson | U20W |
Well done all – and have a great run on Saturday!
This Wednesday (6th) will see the rescheduled visit from Chris Jones,WA Head of Endurance, to talk to us about “Developing Junior Endurance Runners” in the Bridgend Tennis club starting at 7pm,
This talk is exclusively for BAC Juniors – and primarily targeted to our teenage endurance runners – so primarily geared towards those in Schools Year 8 & above.
This session is relevant to both athletes and their parents and will hopefully give a attendees a better understanding of some of the best practise towards developing a healthy successful athlete now and into their athletic future.
Please let @Lucy_J7 know if you’re attending (or email her at lucykerry@btinternet.com)
A different kind of Black Friday offer….. and those who care to use it – use it wisely – this is no marathon for PB’s trust me….!
The Beachy Head Marathon is offering a unique discount code exclusively available to 10 members of BRIDGEND AC as part of our Black Friday sale, a huge £11 saving!
This is a limited time only deal available until 3rd December 2017.
The Eastbourne Beachy Head Marathon (27 October 2018) is one the biggest off-road marathons in the UK. Formerly known as the Seven Sisters Marathon, it is popular for its scenic and challenging route through the South Downs National Park countryside.
Included in the discounted registration price of just £25:
Please advise your members of this deal, but remember the discount code is only valid for the first 10 entries, therefore share this code wisely!
We hope to see runners wearing your clubs colours across the finish line in 2018!
CODE TO REDEEM AT CHECKOUT: BLACKFRIDAY810
To enter, visit: www.active.com/eastbourne-eastsussex/running/distance-running-races/beachy-head-marathon-and-10k-2018
For more information – www.beachyheadmarathon.co.uk
On Wednesday 1st Nov, Chris Jones,WA Head of Endurance,will be holding a talk “Developing Junior Endurance Runners” in the Bridgend Tennis club starting at 7pm,
This talk is exclusively for BAC Juniors – and primarily targeted to our teenage endurance runners – so primarily geared towards those in Schools Year 8 & above.
Please let @Lucy_J7 know if you’re attending (or email her at lucykerry@btinternet.com)
