The fourth, and for many the most eagerly anticipated event of the Burton and District Summer League series took place on Wednesday evening. Hosted by Washlands Women, another sell-out race narrowly survived the weather this year as 92 teams competed against each other over a series of 2-mile legs. The relentless downpour of rain left …

Continue reading Washlands Relays, Wednesday 12 June 2019

The Tamworth AC Veteran team had an enjoyable time at Birchfield on Wednesday night, with plenty of action on the track and in the field. Adam Young competed in five events. In the High Jump he cleared 1.80m; just 1cm off his own joint British Men’s 50 Record. His onlooking teammates held their breath as …

Continue reading Midlands Counties Veterans League, Alexander Stadium, 5th June 2019

Children’s Summer Athletics Tamworth AC Startrack is open to children aged 8 -15 and will be held over 3 days from Tuesday 30th July to Thursday 1st August 2019. Please download the letter below for more details and how to book your place. tamworth-ac-startrackDownload

Ben Evans switched his usual Tamworth AC colours for an England Masters vest at the Great Birmingham 10k on Sunday. Running in the Men’s 40 category, Ben joined a strong England team to face a combined Celtic Nations team, with ages ranging from 35 to over 80. The recent good weather turned to rain on …

Continue reading Home Nations Masters International, Great Birmingham 10k, Sunday 26 May 2019

Tamworth AC’s Under-17 and Under-20 athletes were back in action for the second YDL Upper Age Group match; making the short trip to the Shobnall Leisure Complex in Burton upon Trent. For the Under-20 Men, Owen Williams ran 25.9secs in the 200 metres A-race. Andrew Woods ran 25.7secs in the B-race, also clocking 57.1secs in …

Continue reading UK Youth Development League (Under-17/20), Burton upon Trent, Sunday 26 May 2019

The Tamworth AC Senior B-Team kicked off their Midlands Track & Field League Division 6 Campaign at Kettering. In the Men’s 100 metres, Christian Bruss ran 14.8secs and Paul Tasker continued his comeback from injury with a season best time of 13.7secs. Paul also ran 26.0secs in the 200 metres with Owen Williams running 29.9secs …

Continue reading Midlands Track & Field League Division 6, Kettering, 19 May 2019

Tamworth AC’s A-Team travelled to Oxfordshire for the opening match of the Midlands Counties Track & Field League. Flying high for a third consecutive season in the top division, expectations are high this year. The team was missing a number of key athletes through injuries and other commitments, making the opening fixture all the more …

Continue reading Midlands Track & Field League Division 1, Abingdon, 19 May 2019

The second meeting of the YDL Lower Age Group season took place in Leamington Spa on Saturday. Long traffic delays in the morning caused some late arrivals to the venue, but Tamworth AC’s youngsters were unfazed. For the Under-15 Boys, Charlie Lasseter clocked 12.9secs in the 100 metres and William Fleming ran 27.5secs in the …

Continue reading UK Youth Development League Under-13 & Under-15 Age Groups, Leamington, Saturday 18 May 2019

Tamworth AC’s athletes were out in their numbers for both the Staffordshire and Warwickshire County Track & Field Championships over the weekend. The two days of rather mixed weather saw some outstanding performances from the club’s stars and an impressive haul of championship crowns and new county records. At the Northwood Stadium in Stoke-on-Trent, Arantxa …

Continue reading County Track & Field Championships: 11th and 12th May 2019

It’s been a very busy weekend for us at Tamworth AC with our Annual Presentation Evening to recognise the achievements of our athletes over the year (see report here) and plenty of action at the Charnwood Open Series, Tipton Games, Run in the Forest 5 Mile and the Cathedral to Castle Run. Charnwood Open Series, …

Continue reading Weekend Results Roundup: 6th and 7th April 2019