British Milers Club Grand Prix, Birmingham, 14th May 2022
5000m
Jack Goodwin, 13:51.66 (PB), 3rd in race A - congratulations to Jack, first time under 14 minutes and a big PB!
Bedford and County Athletic Club
BACAC is one of the leading athletic clubs in the South and East of England & we cater for athletes of all ages and abilities.
National Athletics League, 7 May 2022
The club's senior teams were in National Athletics League action at Chelmsford on 7th May. The women's and the men's teams both finished sixth out of eight teams, with the combined result being seventh. Chelmsford made the most of home advantage to win the match. Our home match at Bedford is on 4th June.
Club Road Best for Alan
Congratulations to Alan Turnbull, who set a new M55 10 km club road best of 34m 41s at Langtoft on 1st May.
AGM Tuesday 24th May
The AGM for Bedford and County Athletic Club Ltd will take place on Tuesday 24th May at 7.45pm at Bedford International Athletic Stadium.
Eastern Young Athletes League - Match 1 Sunday 1st May at Peterborough
The first round of the Eastern Young Athletes League took place at Peterborough on Sunday 1st May. The youngest members of the club opened the track and field season with their first EYAL match at Peterborough on 1st May. For many of the athletes this was the first competition they had ever done. They all performed brilliantly. We came away with 83 PBs and 16 SBs.
Meeting for parents of young athletes, we need your help!
Thursday 5th May, 2022, 18.45 to 19.15, at the Committee Room in Bedford International Athletics Stadium
Parent of a young athlete? You are invited to attend a meeting to receive feedback on the recent club questionnaire, find out more about our club and how you can help.
Penny Butcher, Vice Chair and Bob Thompson, Club President.
You can download the volunteer form, here.
Results from 15th and 16th April
Battersea Comeback 5000m #2, A race, Friday 15th April (Track)
Dan Jarvis - 4th (14:08.99)
Ben Alcock - 5th (14:15.31)
Mallory Park 5k, Saturday 16th April (Road)
Sam Winters - 2nd (14:39.50)
Euan Supple (U17) - 40th (16:32.02)
Club Committee Meeting - April 2022
The next club committee meeting is scheduled for 19th April. Here is the agenda: Committee Meeting Agenda - 19th April 2022
National 12 Stage Road Relays Report - Senior Men Take Bronze Medal
Report by Tony Forrest:
Bedford & County’s Senior Men’s team were in action on Saturday in the National 12 Stage Road Relay Championship, which is held at Sutton Park Birmingham. Entry to the race is by invitation only with all teams having to qualify from either the English Areas, or the Scottish or Welsh championships. The 12 stage Relay comprises alternate long and short legs of 5.4 and 3.2 miles respectively, starting with a long leg.