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Welcome to Central Athletic Club .
“Off -Road Club of The Year 2009 and 2011”
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Latest News - December 2011 Monthly News Index
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Pre Season Meeting at Grangemouth 24/3/2012
Results from the meeting are here
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SAF Officials Training
The Club will cover the cost of anyone attending either of the courses detailed below to be run on 22/3 at Stirling University and 26/4 at Grangemouth stadium. It would be good to get a high level of attendance from the Club as we require more trained Officials for our own competitions and also to assist at League matches.
We are also dependant on training officials to underwrite lottery funding for the Forth Valley Athletics Partnership.
22/03/2012: Level 1 Officials - Stirling 26/04/2012: UKA Level 1 Officials - Grangemouth
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Willie Murray
Central Athletic Club is coming to terms with the sad news of the death of Willie Murray, athlete, coach, race organiser, honorary citizen and much loved family man. Willie passed away on Saturday 31st December aged 92.
A native of Alva, Willie was an accomplished sprinter competing on the professional circuit and, in the days when an athlete’s form and preparation were often cloaked in secrecy, Willie ran under the pseudonym of Willie Shaw. When his running days were over he turned to coaching with Clackmannan and District Athletic Club. Willie was a founder member of Central Athletic Club when the club was formed from an amalgamation of Clackmannan and District AC, Grangemouth Olympians, St. Modans RC and Forth Valley AC. Willie was still coaching in his seventies and produced many fine athletes over the years. More than just a coach, Willie's guidance and mentoring have lasted many an athlete for a lifetime and tributes reflect this in terms of gratitude and fond remembrance.
When the marathon boom came in the early eighties Willie and his friend John Paterson, initiated and organised the first Alloa Half Marathon on behalf of Clackmannanshire Sport Council. The race went from strength to strength under Willie’s guidance before he handed over the reins of race director to John after 21 years at the helm and at the age of 81. On March 18th this year the race celebrates it 30th running and it was hoped that Willie would have been a special guest at the event. However, come race day, he will be suitably remembered as the father of the race.
Willie's contribution to Clackmannanshire was recognised when he was awarded the Citizen of the Year by Clackmannanshire Council. Provost Derek Stewart said. "Willie Murray was not just the finest of citizens but the loveliest of men. I am so proud to have known him." a sentiment echoed by his many acquaintances at Central Athletic Club.
Willie’s funeral will take place at 1 pm on Tuesday 10th January at the Eadie Church, West Stirling Street, Alva, then to Alva Cemetery.
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Central Athletic Club Winter Cross Country Series
Just a reminder to all Junior athletes - the next race in the Club’s Cross Country Series is at Kings Park, Stirling - on Saturday 17th December with registration and warm-up from 10am - all ages welcome. Normal format including warm-up, walk/jog round course and race of approx. 1 mile - come wrapped up warmly - you should be back to Christmas shopping by 11.15 (ugh!!).
Christmas Training Arrangements - Stirling Junior Groups
There is no access to the Stirling High School Sports Hall on Tuesday 20th December so training will be weather dependent, meeting in the foyer at Stirling High School at 7pm.
Training at Stirling University as normal on Thursday 22nd December at 7pm.
Tuesday 27th December at Stirling University – 11am
Thursday 29th December at Stirling University – 11am
Tuesday 3rd January at Stirling University – 11am
Thursday 5th January at Stirling University – 7pm
Training at Stirling High School as normal on Tuesday 10th January at 7pm.
Central AC - Boxing Day Run
The Club's Traditional Boxing Day Run, round Gartmorn Dam, Sauchie will take place as normal from 11am (Bring a wrapped parcel, value approx. £3 and join in Santa’s Lucky Dip). This year we have no access to the Visitor Centre at the Dam so the plan, for those that want to, is to head for the Mansfield Arms, Sauchie for Pub Grub after the Run.
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East District Cross Country - Aberdeen 10/12/2011
Central AC continued dominance of Mens endurance racing in the East of Scotland in winning the Senior Men’s title at the East District Cross Country Championships at Aberdeen, with a third placing for the Masters Mens Team a welcome reward. These races were also the selection races for teams of fifteen for the Inter-District match at Holyrood on January 7th as part of the televised Edinburgh Cross Country and a number of athletes were able to make a strong case for selection. The races were held in freezing conditions over a testing course with hard underfoot conditions and each race featuring a long uphill finish. More ...
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Schools Pentathlon International - Kelvin Hall, Glasgow 3/12/2011
Central AC was well represented at the home nation’s schools pentathlon international at the Kelvin Hall in Glasgow on Saturday. Daniel Polatajko and Emily Batchelor from Dunblane along with Balfron’s Tom Chandler got their first taste of international action representing Scottish schools in the annual 4 nations match against the best from England, Wales and Ireland. More ...
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Membership Renewal 2011/2012
Club members should by now have received their renewal letters, this year we are providing members with an option to renew on-line. We believe this will bring benefit to both Central Athletics and their membership as the fastest and easiest way to join. The on line system will use the secure payment system on the EntryCentral website, where a payment processing fee of 5% will be charged.
Renew Your Membership Here ....
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CENTRAL ATHLETIC CLUB WINTER CROSS COUNTRY SERIES
The Club’s Cross Country series continues to prove to be a great success and we are keen to move this year’s series along before the Cross Country season gets into full swing so Central Athletic Club presents the following:
Firstly a great opportunity to spend some time with Scotland’s foremost Endurance Coach, Derek Easton, and have some fun along the way.
Secondly these races are available and recommended to all young athletes within the Club, including the 9 year olds and upwards in the Run, Jump and Throw Clubs, those participating in cross country through their schools and any prospective young athlete considering taking up running. It will comprise warm-up, walk/jog round course and race of approx. 1 mile.
DATES/VENUES
SATURDAY 1 October – STIRLING UNIVERSITY – AIRTHREY CASTLE – 11am
SUNDAY 6 November – ALVA WOODLANDS – 2pm
SATURDAY 17 December – KINGS PARK, STIRLING - 10am
SATURDAY 28 January – FINTRY RUGBY CLUB – 11am
SATURDAY 11 February – QUEEN VICTORIA SCHOOL – Part of Club Cross Country Championships
SUNDAY 1 April - KINGS PARK, STIRLING – 2pm – FINAL
No special equipment required, just lots of enthusiasm. Medals to all athletes who take part in a minimum of 4 races and Prizes for category winners, based on best four performances. Any questions speak to your Coach or call John McDonald on 01786 832684.
OTHER CROSS COUNTRY DATES:-
SATURDAY 8 October – DUNDEE (Camperdown Park) – EAST DISTRICT CROSS COUNTRY RELAYS – Under 13, Under 15, Under 17 – selected athletes
SATURDAY 15 October – STIRLING UNIVERSITY – EAST DISTRICT CROSS COUNTRY LEAGUE – Under 11, Under 13, Under 15, Under 17 - open to all*
SATURDAY 22 October – CUMBERNAULD – SCOTTISH CROSS COUNTRY RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPS – Under 13, Under 15, Under 17 - selected athletes
SUNDAY 20 November – LIVINGSTON – EAST DISTRICT CROSS COUNTRY LEAGUE – Under 11, Under 13, Under 15, Under 17 - open to all*
SATURDAY 10 December – ABERDEEN – EAST DISTRICT CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS – Under 13, Under 15, Under 17 – to enter advise Team Managers by Tuesday 16 November
SATURDAY 14 January – BROXBURN – EAST DISTRICT CROSS COUNTRY LEAGUE – Under 11; Under 13, Under 15, Under 17 - open to all*
SATURDAY 18 February – FALKIRK, Callendar Park – SCOTTISH CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS – Under 13, Under 15, Under 17 - to enter advise Team Managers by Tuesday 31 January
* 9 and upwards can run as probationary members of Central Athletic Club, including all Run, Jump, Throw Club members and participants in the Winter Series
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Stirling 10K Sunday 18th September 2011
Details of the 2011 Stirling 10K together with links to results and photos taken on the day can be found by following the “Stirling 10K 2011” button on the left of this screen.
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Central AC Club Champs - 4/9/2011 - Results and Final scores
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Club Time Trials 25/08/2011
Results from August Club time trials are available here
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Weekend 21/22nd August
It was also a busy weekend for Central AC athletes with medal winners in the UK under 15 Championships and at Scottish championships for combined events, 3x800 relays and under 14 superteams.More...
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Weekend 13th/14th August 2011
Central Athletic Club Mens Team had to fight every inch of the way to hold off a determined Aberdeen AC effort but retained the Scottish Division One Track and Field title. Central went into the last match of the Season with a two point advantage but Aberdeen powered into an early lead in this final match and at one stage Central had slipped to third overall leaving the title in some doubt. More ...
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Weekend 30 and 31 July 2011
A number of Central Athletic Club athletes competed in the Scottish Age Group Championships at Scotstoun, Glasgow with success across the age groups. More...
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Club Time Trials 28/07/2011
Results from July Club time trials are available here
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Weekend Action 23rd, 24th July
Central Athletic Club completed a hat trick of wins in the Round Arran Relay on Saturday, improving on their previous times and exceptionally posting the fastest times on each of the six legs. More..
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Scottish Senior Athletic Championships, Scotstoun 17th July
Kyle Henderson proved to be Central Athletic Club’s top competitor lifting the Gold medal and the JA Hope Challenge Cup for the Long Jump at the Scottish Senior Athletic Championships held at Scotstoun, Glasgow on Sunday 17 July. Kyle leapt out to a new personal best of 7.51metres, another significant step forward for this talented 18 year old. More
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Club Time Trials 30/06/2011
Results from June Club time trials are available here
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Mens and Womens League 19th June 2011
Full reports together with some of the other action over the weekend are available here ...
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Scottish Schools Championships, Grangemouth, 10/11 June 2011
There was a big medal haul as Central AC athletes swapped their club colours for their school vests at the Scottish Schools Athletics Championships at Grangemouth held over Friday and Saturday last weekend. In total 15 medals were won including 7 golds. More ...
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Scottish Schools Pentathlon Championships- Grangemouth, 5th June 2011
There were medals galore for Dunblane High at the Scottish schools pentathlon championships at Grangemouth at the weekend. In the event that tests athletes ability across the full range of running, jumping, hurdling and throwing Emily Batchelor, Sarah Pearson and Daniel Polatajko all finished in podium positions. More ...
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Club Time Trials 26/05/2011
Results from May Club time trials are available(please email Iain Fleming with any corrections) Results
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Central AC Open Night Friday 3rd June
Central AC Open Night - Friday 3rd June should be a diary date for parents and athletes associated with Central AC - come along and hear about training progression in the Club and competition opportunities plus a free rummage of ex Scottish Athletics Kit. Tea/Coffee will be provided, donations of home baking welcome. Venue is Chalmers Hall, Parish Church, Keir Street, Bridge of Allan with start scheduled for 7pm.
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Club Time Trials 29/04/2011
Results from April Club time trials are available here
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Updated Indoor Club Records and Athletes Database
Kenny Pearson has been busy keeping the indoor club records and U20 Athletes database up to date - see the Club Records page for details.
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Indoor League Final, Kelvin Hall, Glasgow 13th March 2011
It was a record breaking day for Central AC at the Scottish Athletics Indoor League Final at the Kelvin Hall at the weekend as the club won 4 medals in the League and added another 4 in the 4x200m relay events, far surpassing any previous total at this event.More Details
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Club pre season meeting on 26th March
Entry form available here: Pre_Season_Meeting_Entry_Form_2011_Central
Results available here
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Scottish Athletics Indoor League Match 2 -Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, 20th February 2011
Central AC had a successful end to the indoor league regular season at the Kelvin Hall, Glasgow with 4 teams qualifying for the league final in March. Full Details ...
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Scottish Indoor Combined Events Championships Kelvin Hall, Glasgow 12th/13th February 2011
Chloe McGregor won an excellent silver medal in the under 20 womens pentathlon at the Scottish indoor combined events championships in Glasgow at the weekend. The 17 year old from Fallin set personal bests in the High Jump (1.36m), 60m Hurdles (10.85s) and 800m 2:55.3 to take second place overall in a new personal best score of 1962 points.More...
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Club Cross Country - 13 February
Results are now available for the Club Cross Country Championships
ClubCrossCountryResults2011
Club Cross Country Prize Winners 2011
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Dublin Cross Country
There was success for two of Central’s runners in Dublin at the weekend with Alexander Hendry finishing fifth in the Under 23 Mens Race, assisting Scotland to take Team Gold. The Under 17 Womens saw Central’s Kathryn Gillespie move up an age group to finish in an impressive eleventh place overall on a testing muddy course.
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National Masters Cross Country - 5 February
Central AC Masters Women demonstrated the quality of their running in winning silver team medals at the National Masters Cross Country at a challenging course at Kirkcaldy. Within the individual age group categories, Jane Waterhouse took the gold medal in the W55 age group category taking her record numbers of championship wins to 11. More....
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2010 Awards Night
Central Athletic Club’s Awards Ceilidh was held in the Devonvale Hall, Tillicoultry on Friday 12 November. With standards rising across the Club it was a night of high-class nominations and Awards Winners with a long list of quality athletes missing out this time around. Report and Prize Winners...
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Club tracksuits are now available for order.
The prices are:
Adult tracksuit top: £26. Adult tracksuit trousers: £22.
Children's tracksuit top: £22. Children's tracksuit trousers: £18.
Last order date for Christmas delivery is 13 December.
Contact Hugh Buchanan to order or with any questions:- (hugh.buchanan@iname.com, 01786 473776)
Club Kit Order Form
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Annual Membership Renewal - 2010/2011
Membership subscriptions for the 2010/2011 season are now due and renewal letters should be dropping through a letterbox near you soon. Subscriptions have been kept at the same level as last year.
Please help to keep down the adminsitration costs and support the club by renewing promptly!!!!
Membership Application forms can be downloaded from here.
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Junior Athletes Results Database ---Updated to October 2010
Thanks to Kenny Pearson who has now compiled a database recording the results and PBs of those of our Junior Athletes who have taken part in either club time trials and events or league matches. This will be updated form time to time and can be accessed here.
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Stirling 10k 2010
Well done to all who took part in and completed the 10th City of Stirling 10k.
Click here for full results. Race Photos by Borg Grech
Top performer from Central Athletic Club in the high quality 10K race on Sunday was Robert Russell in fifth in the excellent time of 30min 13secs. Sean Reilly came through in 13th overall in a tasty 32min 4secs to lift the Under 20 prize. Lewis Millar (19th in 32.55), Michael Wright (31st in 33.46) and Craig Neal (42nd with 34.23) also had strong runs. Sean, Lewis and Michael lifted the Team Bronze medals from the Scottish Athletics 10K Championships which was also part of this event.
In the Ladies Race it was Fiona Thompson who caught the eye finishing fourth in a personal best of 35min 39secs. Lyndsay Morrison also ran strongly to finish eleventh in 38.07 while Hazel Dean in 19th with 40min 17secs ensured that Central went home with Team Silver from the Scottish Athletics Championships.
Congratulations are due to Race Directors Colin Sinclair and Domenic Angiolini and the team who delivered a superb event in spite of the wet conditions.
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Central AC Club Championships 2010 - Grangemouth, 18 September 2010
The Central AC club championships provided the finale to what has been a hugely successful season for the club with victories in the Scottish Men’s league, the young athletes and Forth Valley league, and its highest ever finish in the Scottish Women’s league. This time the athletes who had ben teammates all season were competing head to head against each other for the title of club champion and with so many quality athletes in each age category it was always going to be a high quality competition. Full report....
Click here for Results
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Men’s League - Divison One Champions
Congratulations to the Central Athletic Club’s Mens Team which rounded off a near perfect season by lifting the Division One Trophy in the Scottish Mens League, with their fourth win from four matches at a windy Grangemouth Stadium on Sunday 29th August. Full report...
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“Last Thursday” Time Trials
The introduction of our “last Thursday of the month” series of time trials at the University track has been a great success with many members, across the age groups, taking the chance to compete and record times under race conditions. Thanks to all who took part and to all coaches and volunteers who helped to make this work.
Results for April May June August
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Balfron Group
The Balfron Satellite Group of Central Athletic Club has been established since September 2009. This sizeable group of 9 to 15 year olds meets every Wednesday night at Balfron High School. The emphasis of the Club during summer months is on track and field events and cross country/indoor athletics during the winter season. Read more.....
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