AVON SCHOOLS CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS - RESULTS
21/1/24: A big thank-you to Shane German and all the volunteers who made this morning's Avon County Cross-Country Championships at Churchill School such a great success. Team selection, how to respond, and details for the South West Schools XC Championships will appear here on Tuesday, but in the meanwhile here are [the results] ([and teams]).
LOST PROPERTY: Found after this morning's event were a medium size light blue Avon Schools' hoodie (missing drawstring) and a small pair of bright orange gloves. Please [contact webmaster] for collection.
AVON SCHOOLS EVENTS in JANUARY (2024)
The Avon Schools Cross-Country Championships will now be held on Sunday 21st January 2024 at Churchill Academy + 6th Form. Yes, it is on Sunday on this occasion, due to an unfortunate booking clash. You can find a [Course Map and Timetable Here]. District team managers should have received team declaration templates, which need to be returned to Shane German no later than Monday 8th January.
The Avon Schools Sportshall Championships will take place the following Saturday 27th January at the BGS Sports Centre. The event is open to all pupils in years 7 to 10 at school in Avon. Please see this [Letter to Athletes] for details, and complete and return to the address in the letter to book your place.
AVON SCHOOLS AGM - THIS THURSDAY (12th Oct)
The AGM of the Avon Schools AA will be held at the Bristol Indoor Bowls Centre BS3 2TY, this Thursday (12th Oct) at 4:00 to 5:30pm.
After many years of service, our stalwarts Chairman Ken Holmes, and Secretary Jim Strudwick, are stepping down. The meeting will therefore need to decide whether it will be possible to field Avon teams over the coming season.
Teachers and experienced athletics coaches, if you can help out in any way, do please [let us know].
16+17/9/23: Results + Photos From English Schools CE Champs
Fabulous Combined Events performances included overall 3rd team place for out junior boys in Bedford.
[Full results are here] and a
[report here] while here are a few photographs:
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19/7/23: Results + Photos From English Schools TF and South West CE Champs
Please would participants in the English Schools T+F Championships share your experiences
[in this short survey].
Here are some team photos and medalists from the English Schools T+F Championships (1/7/23), and
[below]
are results and photos from the SW CE Champs. As always, getting a complete team photo was difficult as different people were competing throughout both days, so we have taken two 'team' photos, on Friday afternoon and Saturday lunchtime. Click on a photo to view a full resolution copy.
And here are the [scores,] [report and] [list of Avon County Champions] from the South West Schools Combined Events Championships on 24-25/6/23.
19/6/23: AVON TEAM FOR THE ENGLISH SCHOOLS TRACK + FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS
The following teams have been chosen to represent Avon Schools at the English Schools Track and Field Championships in Birmingham on Friday 30th June and Saturday, 1st July. Congratulations to all selected: [Teams Selected]. Selection was, as always, difficult, since we are strictly limited on the total number of athletes we can take.
Full details about the event, including cost, kit, travel and payment, is contained in this [Letter to Athletes].
The timetable and ticketing information will be available on the [English Schools AA website].
If you have been selected for the team, please would you:
(1) Complete and send this [Confirmation, Consent and Kit Email]. If you have trouble with this link, the Letter to Athletes details the information we need which you can cut and paste into an email.
(2) Pay online or post a cheque for event and kit fees (see Letter to Athletes for details)
If, for any reason, you cannot compete, please [email us] as soon as possible.
Please remember that we are not posting out letters and forms, but are relying on you to email full details yourself. If you have trouble viewing any links, please contact [Neil Miller]
9/6/23: AVON TEAM FOR THE SW SCHOOLS TRACK + FIELD CHAMPS. (17th June)
The following teams have been chosen to represent Avon Schools at the South West Schools Track and Field Championships in Exeter on Saturday, 17th June. Congratulations to all selected: [Teams + Reserves Selected]. Selection was, as always, difficult; We are limited on the total number of athletes we can take, and use the County standards to compare different events (see English Schools Athletics website).
Full details about the event, including cost, kit, travel and payment, is contained in this [Letter to Athletes]
The timetable is on the [Somerset Schools website], but please note that it will be updated next week once all county entries are finalised.
If you have been selected for the team, please would you:
(1) Complete and send this [Confirmation, Consent and Kit Email]. If you have trouble with this link, the Letter to Athletes details the information we need which you can cut and paste into an email.
(2) Pay online or post a cheque for event and kit fees (see Letter to Athletes for details)
If, for any reason, you cannot compete, please [email us] as soon as possible.
Please remember that we are not posting out letters and forms, but are relying on you to email full details yourself. If you have trouble viewing any links, please contact [Neil Miller]
15/5/23: Well done to all those who participated in the ESAA Cup Events last Wednesday and Thursday, and also to their teachers and other supporters who made this event happen. [Full results are here]. The winning teams will definitely qualify for the Regional Finals the week beginning June 5th. As there are 1st Round competitions also this week in other Counties the make up of Regional Finals will not be known before next weekend.
12/4/23: Well done to all those who represented Avon Schools in the UK Sportshall Final on 1st April 2023. Here are the [U13 Report] and [U13 Results].
6/4/23: Schools affiliation fees to Avon Schools Athletics Association are now due. The district coordinators were made aware of this before Christmas and were asked to let the schools in their districts know this. We have received payment from a number of schools but by no means all of them. This is a reminder to those schools that have yet to pay.
Schools should note that if they do not affiliate their pupils would not be covered by ESAA insurance and we should not therefore pick them for any regional or national competition.
22/3/23: A little belatedly, here are the results from the South West Schools Sportshall Championships (Torbay, 11/3/23) for [U13 Boys] and [U13 Girls], and a [report on the event], and below are a couple of team photos (click to enlarge):
20/3/23: Well done to everyone who competed for Avon Schools at the English Schools Cross-Country Championships on Saturday. For many, this was their first chance to race at a national level, and everyone flew the county colours with distinction. Full results are available [online here], and the Avon results [are here].
Information about the South West Schools XC: Although this event is being held in Bristol, it is organised by Gloucestershire Schools AA, where you will find the latest information about the event. You can download the [course map and timetable] from their website.
Parking: [Car parking charges] are now in effect in the main car park. Andy Beadle also has secured the use of the Blaise Plant Nursery car park as overflow (point C on course map, flat rate of £3 in cash per car, free to officials displaying permit). Otherwise, there is plenty of considerate street parking [half a mile away].
NB No coaches are to access the main car park. Coach drop-off and parking for the day (amoungst other things) were outlined in an email from Geoffrey Williams to all county representatives on 26/01/2023.
24/1/23: Updated results from the Avon Schools Cross-Country Championships [are here]. Thank you to everyone who helped to make Saturday's event at Clifton Collge a great success. We're sorry that the course distances were a tad longer than advertised, and were more in line with those you may encounter at the English Schools Championships, so well done everyone for persisting to the finish.
The Avon Schools Cross-Country Championships will be held on Saturday 21st January 2023 at the Clifton College Sports Ground, Abbots Leigh, Bristol BS8 3QD. The 1st race will commence at 10.30, but please make sure runners arrive in plenty of time to report, check the course, and warm-up. [Details are Here], a [Timetable is Here], and a [Course Map is Here].
The Avon Schools Sportshall Championships will take place at the BGS Sports Centre on Saturday 28th January. Please see this [Letter to Athletes] for details. Please note that there is no onsite parking on this occasion.
The Future of Schools Athletics in Avon. While not on the Avon Schools committee, Steve Bailey is a teacher of longstanding involvement in our sport. After attending the AGM in November, he wrote the following this [open email].
Minutes of the Avon Schools AA AGM [can be read here]. The Secretary's Report (which includes notable results from last season) [can be read here].
20/10/22: Revised Date for Avon Schools AA AGM
We're sorry that the (17/10) Avon Schools AGM had to be postponed at short notice. The AGM will be now held on Monday 7th November at Clifton High School, 4:45pm for 5pm start. All school and district representatives welcome to participate. [Full details are here].
We do have a number of vacancies which urgently need filling (although there will still be several experienced old hands involved), so if you think you might be able to help us out do come along, or contact
our chairman Ken Holmes.
4/10/22: Dates for the District Cross-Country Trials
BANES: Tuesday 18th October at Kingswood School;
North Somerset: Wednesday 16th November at Backwell School (from 1pm);
Bristol: Tuesday 22nd November at BGS Failand Site (from 2pm);
South Glos.: Date and venue unknown.
NB Your teacher should contact the district representative for more information about these. Athletes need to run in their district trials to go on to the Avon Schools Champpionships in January.
Date for fixtures after Christmas will be published after the AGM,
4/10/22: Results from the English Schools Combined Events Champs
Well done to all those who competed for Avon Schools in the English Schools Combined Events Championships in Bedford. Here is a
report and results, and a couple of photos (click to enlarge):
4/9/22: Results from the SW Combined Events Championships
Sorry for the belated posting of these. Here is a
report from the South West Combined Events Championships, and
full results. The event doubled as the Avon Schools Combined Events Championships, so
here are the county champions. There are some photos of the squads here (click to enlarge):
4/9/22: Results from Avon Schools SportsHall Championships
... and even more belatedly, here are the Avon Sportshall Results for
U15 girls and boys,
U13 girls and
U13 boys.
11/7/22: News from the English Schools Track & Field Championships
Please be advised that one of the Avon team members tested positive for Covid on Sunday morning. Be alert for the symptoms and do test yourself as appropriate.
Well done everyone who competed for Avon at the English Schools T&F Championships in Manchester at the weekend. We'll have a report and results shortly, but meanwhile here are a couple of team photos (click for full size):
29/6/22: There may be fuel protestors blocking major roads on Monday, so do leave plenty of time, and have a plan for alternative routes to get to the meeting.
26/6/22: Since the English Schools AA website seems to be in a state of flux, here are the [Timetable for the Championships] and a [Link for Tickets].
22/6/22: Teams for the English Schools Track & Field Championships
The following teams have been chosen to represent Avon Schools at the English Schools Track and Field Championships in Manchester on Friday and Saturday, 8th and 9th July. Congratulations to all selected: [Teams + Reserves Selected]. Selection was, as always, difficult; We are limited on the total number of athletes we can take, and use the National Entry Standards to compare different events (see English Schools Athletics website).
Full details about the event, including cost, kit, travel and payment, is contained in this [Letter to Athletes].
Please note that, as detailed in The Letter, there is an important team meeting on Monday night, and that we are leaving on Thursday lunchtime.
If you have been selected for the team, please would you:
(1) Complete and send this [Confirmation, Consent and Kit Email]. If you have trouble with this link, the Letter to Athletes details the information we need which you can cut and paste into an email.
(2) Pay online or post a cheque for event and kit fees (see Letter to Athletes for details)
If, for any reason, you cannot compete, or have any other query or difficulties, please [email us] as soon as possible.
19/6/22: Well done everyone who represented Avon Schools are yesterday's South West Schools Track and Field Championships. Provisional results are [here for track events] and [here for field events]. NB We've been told that one member of our team tested positive for Covid on Sunday morning, so do please be alert to symptoms.
12/6/22: Teams for the South West Schools Track & Field Championships UPDATED^2
Here is the [revised Teams Selected]. Congratulations to all selected. If there are any discrepencies, or you can't run, please let us know IMMEDIATELY.
Full details about the event, including cost, kit, travel and payment, is contained in this [Letter to Athletes]. Here is the updated [timetable for the event], which will be held at Exeter Arena (Summer Lane, EX4 8NN). NB There may be difficulty accessing the track from the B3212 Pinhoe Road, in which case continue along B3212, turn right at ATS, follow Beacon Lane to the end, turn right again and follow the road until you reach the other end of Summer Lane.
If you have been selected for the team, please would you:
(1) Complete and send this [Confirmation, Consent and Kit Email]. If you have trouble with this link, the Letter to Athletes details the information we need which you can cut and paste into an email.
(2) Pay online or post a cheque for event and kit fees (see Letter to Athletes for details)
If, for any reason, you cannot compete, please [email us] as soon as possible. Please also email us if your name is spelt wrongly or incorrect school attributed. If you have trouble viewing any links, please contact [Neil Miller]
Please remember that we are not posting out letters and forms, but are relying on you to email full details yourself. If you know other team members in your school or club please check that they are aware too. We regret that we won't be able to provide transport to this event.
12/5/22: District and Avon County Track & Field Events and Selection
(1) District Events and Selection
If you go to school in the South Gloucestershire or BANES areas, you must compete in their (separate) trials: Monday 23rd May for Banes and evening event at YOSC on Wednesday 25th May from 4:00pm for South Gloucestershire.
If you are in Bristol or North Somerset, your school PE teacher must forward your name, age and best performances to Steve Bailey or Dave Turner respectively (who are contacting schools directly) by Wednesday 25th May.
Each of the four districts will then forward two nominations for each event to be considered for the Avon team (by 5th June).
(2) Avon Team Selection for the South West Schools Track & Field Championships
Alas, we are having to cancel the Avon Schools Championships. This is not because a lack of volunteers to stage the event (thank you to all who came forward to help out), but because districts are unable to field and manage teams on the day.
We will therefore be selecting teams to represent Avon based on names forwarded to us by the district coordinators and their performances listed in the Power of 10 (up to Sunday 5th June). Teams will be published here by Friday 10th June.
Athletes will be selected to represent Avon Schools at the South West Schools in Exeter on Saturday, 18th June (transport will be provided).
16/2/22: The following teams and reserves have been chosen to represent Avon Schools at the English Schools Cross-Country Championships in Kent on Saturday, 19th March. Congratulations to all selected: [Teams + Reserves Selected]
Full details about the event, including cost, kit, travel and payment, is contained in this [Letter to Athletes] (please read carefully), with information for specators [on the ESAA website].
If you have been selected for the team, please would you:
(1) Complete and send this [Confirmation, Consent and Kit Email]. If you have trouble with this link, the Letter to Athletes details the information we need which you can cut and paste into an email;
(2) Pay online or post a cheque for event and kit fees (see Letter to Athletes for details).
If you are a Reserve, please would you [email us] to confirm that you would be able to stand by for this event up to Friday 18th March.
If, for any reason, you cannot run, please [email us] as soon as possible.
Please remember that this year we are not posting out letters and forms, but are relying on you to email full details yourself. If you have trouble viewing any links, please contact [Neil Miller].
6/2/22: Well done to everyone who represented Avon Schools in the South West Schools Cross-Country Championships at Sheldon School in Chippenham Yesterday. Full results are now on the Wiltshire Schools' AA Website.
Against stiff opposition, we had 6 podium (top 6) finishers:
24/01/22: The following teams and reserves have been chosen to represent Avon Schools at the South West Schools Championships in Chippenham on Saturday, 5th February. Congratulations to all selected:
[Teams + Reserves Selected]
Details about the event, including cost, kit, travel and payment, is contained in this
[Letter to Athletes]
If you have been selected for the team, please would you:
(1) Complete and send this [Confirmation, Consent and Kit Email]. If you have trouble with this link, the Letter to Athletes details the information we need which you can cut and paste into an email.
(2) Pay online or post a cheque for event and kit fees (see Letter to Athletes for details).
Please [contact us] if:
23/01/22: Results from Saturday's Avon Schools Cross-Country Championshios are
[HERE] (updated 18:50:00 26/01), and
[times are here]. No times were taken for SG or minors, I'm afraid.
If you spot any further mistakes or can fill in any missing names, please continue to
[let us know].
Avon teams for the South West Schools XC Championships (5/2 Chippenham) will be announced here on MONDAY (24/1) afternoon. Selected athletes will then need to confirm their availability (and other arrangements). Note we will NOT be sending out letters of selection, it is up to you to check. Team sizes and selection criteria are outlined here.
18/11/21: The 2022 Avon Schools Fixtures List is now available on the Calendar page. The Avon Schools Cross-Country Championships are confirmed for BGS playing fields on Saturday 22nd January 2022.
30/9/21: The 2021 Avon Schools AA AGM will be held on the 11th October 2021 VIA ZOOM (not as previously stated), starting at 5.00pm. All school and district representatives welcome to participate. [The proposed agenda is here].
Please contact Jim Strudwick for a link if you would like to join in.
We do have a number of vacancies which urgently need filling (although there will still be several experienced old hands involved), so if you think you might be able to help us out do come along, or contact
our chairman Ken Holmes.
We will be discussing and confirming dates for district and county cross-country trials at the AGM, and will publish an updated calander afterwards.
28/9/21: Well done everyone who competed for Avon in the English Schools Combined Events Championships in Bedford last weekend. We had 12 athletes and 3 teams who performed superbly.
[A full report is here], and
[detailed results are here].
Here are some photos from the event:
6/8/21: Well done to everyone who travelled to Manchester for the English Schools T+F Championships last month. It was an unusual event, but everyone wore their county vest with distinction. A summary of [Avon results is here].
4/7/21: Letters to Athletes from the English Schools AA
The English Schools AA have sent an information letter directly to all participating athletes with full information about the event, tickets, numbers allowed, Covid testing etc. (not the same as the Avon letter below). If you have not received such a letter (sent to the email address you originally used to ask to be considered) please
[let Jim know] immediately.
We have still not received all athletes' confirmation and kit returns. Please do so as soon as possible using the information and link below.
1/7/21: Participants Information About The 2021 English Schools T+F Championships
30/6/21: South West Schools Combined Events Championships
Well done everyone who competed for Avon in the South West Schools Combined Events Championships last weekend.
[A full report is here],
[detailed results are here], and a
[list of Avon Champions is here].
Here are some photos from the event (click for full size):
26/6/21: Athletes Selected for the 2021 English Schools T+F Championships, Manchester, 5th -7th July
We have been informed by the English Schools AA that [these athletes] have been selected to compete in the 2021 T+F Championships in Manchester. Congratulations to all selected, and we're sorry that this list has gone out later than expected due to a data glitch.
We have 35 athletes competing, more than we had expected, and a letter to athletes outlining where and when to report, and the provision of county kit, will follow shortly.
In the meanwhile, please remember that, on this occasion, the county won't be arranging transport or accommodation, but we will have managers waiting for you up at Manchester to guide you through the labyrinth of a major championships.
15/6/21: Names Received for Consideration for Avon Team at the 2021 English Schools T+F Championships
So far we have received [these names] for consideration in the Avon team for the 2021 English Schools T+F Championships. If your name isn't down, or has been put against the wrong event, please contact [Jim Strudwick] stating your preferred event, date of birth and school, by Saturday 19th June.
3/4/21: This Summer's Schools Track and Field Events
Regrettably there will be no Avon or South West Schools championships this year (the SW Schools because of difficulties in organising a secure event on any scale, while the county schools because schools are prioritising intra- rather than inter-school events this summer, so the formation of district teams would be impossible).
The English Schools Track and Field Championships will (hopefully) go ahead in a different format this year, with one day allocated to each age group (Seniors Friday 9th July, Intermediates Saturday 10th, Juniors Sunday 11th). A maximum of 16 athletes will be invited for each event by the English Schools, based on County Nominations and Power of 10 Rankings.
18/1/21: All Schools Championships Cancelled: We're sure this won't come as a surprise, but the Avon, South West and English Schools Cross-Country Championships have all been cancelled.
We hope that you are all safe, well, and keeping fit. There are plans for an English Schools 'virtual' running challenge, and we hope to set up a local school cross-country loop. Details will follow.
1/10/20: District and County Cross-Country Events: There will be no District (Bristol / BANES / N Somerset / S Glos) Cross-Country Championships this year.
The Avon Schools Championships (which in a normal year would take place on 17/1/21) is unlikely, but we'll make a firm decision at a later date. This decision will depend on both progress in fighting the current pandemic, and whether the South West / English Schools Championships are likely to be held.
28/3/20 Further updates: The South West and The English Schools Track and Field Championships have been cancelled. Our own Avon Schools Championships (13/6) is (at the time of writing) still on, but would most likely be 'direct entry' (no district trials) if it does go ahead.
For posterity, [here is a list of athletes] selected to represent Avon Schools at the cancelled South West Sporthall event. Although there is now no competition, we thought you would like to see your names in lights as 'selected Avon Schools representatives'. Congratulations!
For reference, England Athletics have suspended 'club' Track and Field events until the end of May. See the [Avon Athletics Association] website for more details.
18/3/20: Well done to everyone who participated in last Saturday's English Schools Cross-Country Championships. You all ran brilliantly, and were a great bunch to take to such an event, which will be especially memorable as the last race for a while. Overall, the girls finished a fantastic 2nd out of 13 in the Durham Trophy (medium-sized counties), while the boys finished 8th. Full results are on the English Schools Athletics website, while [an extract of Avon places is here].
16/3/20 South West Sportshall Final CANCELLED: We have been closely monitoring the escalating Coronavirus situation and have taken the decision to cancel the South West Regional Finals on Saturday. We hope you understand this decision but feel this is the appropriate action for all involved.
At this current time and due to the constant evolving situation and actions being taken nationally to deal with the Coronavirus we are not in a position to provide an alternative future date. We will of course continue to communicate any ongoing decisions as and when we are in a position to confirm them.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support and hard work.
Adam Burgess, Sportshall Associates Ltd
12/3/20 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Further Update: Yes, it's still on, but following this afternoon's (Thursday) updated government advice: if you have a new continuous cough, or a temperature, please do not come. Do please [let us know] if this is the case, and follow government advice about your condition.
At the time of writing we have complete teams in all age groups, and reserves for most, so with teams scoring 6 out of the 8 running, we won't suffer from a surfeit of caution.
PS 1. Please bring soap, so that you can wash your hands (or hand sanitiser).
2. Pro:Direct, who sell personalised merchandise for New Balance, will not be in attendance to distribute pre-ordered kit, but athletes will receive it through the post. They can go to the NB stand to ask for more details. Online sales are still available.
6/3/20 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: While the English Schools AA continues to monitor the situation, we expect that the English Schools Cross-Country Championships will go ahead as planned (see the cross-country page of the ESAA website for further details).
However, since the symptoms (a cough, high temperature and/or shortness of breath) are incompatible with racing cross-country, please [let us know] sooner rather than later if you yourself are not up to running (whether it is actually Covid-19 or just the winter flu). We do have eager reserves standing by for most teams.
13/2/20: The following teams and reserves have been chosen to represent Avon Schools at the English Schools Cross-Country Championships in Liverpool on Saturday, 14th March. Congratulations to all selected: [Teams + Reserves Selected]
Full details about the event, including cost, kit, travel and payment, is contained in this [Letter to Athletes]. Please note that we will be leaving on Friday 13th March, and staying overnight in Manchester.
If you have been selected for the team, please would you:
(1) Complete and send this [Confirmation, Consent and Kit Email]. If you have trouble with this link, the Letter to Athletes details the information we need which you can cut and paste into an email.
(2) Pay online or post a cheque for event and kit fees (see Letter to Athletes for details)
If you are a (non-travelling) Reserve, please would you [email us] to confirm that you would be able to stand by for this event up to Thursday, 12th March.
If, for any reason, you cannot run, please [email us] as soon as possible.
Please remember that this year we are not posting out letters and forms, but are relying on you to email full details yourself. If you have trouble viewing any links, please contact [Neil Miller]
13/2/20: Well done to everyone who competed for Avon in Saturday's South West Schools Cross-Country Championships. We won no fewer than 4 of the 8 team categories, an impressive achievement. An extract of Avon results [can be viewed here], while full results are on the [Dorst Schools Athletics website].
11/2/20: Well done to everyone who participated in last week's (1/2/20) Avon Schools' SportHall Championships at BGS. There were some great events, and Naomi Holt's 2 lap time of 23.8secs is a new CBP (results go back 26 years). U13 boys results are here; U13 girls results are here; U15 results are here.
1/2/20 The course map and timetable for next Saturday's South West Cross-Country Championships in Bournemouth can now be viewed on the (host county) [Dorst Schools Athletics website] (Outline Kings Park Courses link on the right).
We will not be using a county tent this year, but instead taking advantage of the athletics stand conveniently near the start and finish. Please note that this is likely to be draughty, with hard seats, so do bring plenty of warm clothes and possibly something soft (e.g. a towel) to sit on.
21/1/20 The following teams and reserves have been chosen to represent Avon Schools at the South West Schools Championships in Bournemouth on Saturday, 8th February. Congratulations to all selected: [Teams + Reserves Selected]
Full details about the event, including cost, kit, travel and payment, is contained in this [Letter to Athletes]
If you have been selected for the team, please would you:
(1) Complete and send this [Confirmation, Consent and Kit Email]. If you have trouble with this link, the Letter to Athletes details the information we need which you can cut and paste into an email.
(2) Pay online or post a cheque for event and kit fees (see Letter to Athletes for details)
If you are a Reserve, please would you [email us] to confirm that you would be able to stand by for this event up to Friday 7th February.
If, for any reason, you cannot run, please [email us] as soon as possible.
Please remember that this year we are not posting out letters and forms, but are relying on you to email full details yourself. If you have trouble viewing any links, please contact [Neil Miller]
23/1/20: We now have the [times from Saturday]. These were received in 'bus ticket' form, so I'm afraid they are only available as a scan which you will have to interpret yourself.
20/1/20 Avon County Schools Cross-Country Results. Updated [results are here]. All received corrections have been incorporated, but please check these and [let us know of any further errors].
13/01/20: Athletes selected for Saturday's Avon Schools Cross-Country Championships should have have received details through their district team manager, but in case not here is the [Letter to Athletes]. This includes directions, timetable and onwards selection for the South West Schools championships in Bournemouth on Saturday 8th February (the date and venue may be wrong in early versions of this letter).
Teams selected for the South West Schools Championships will be announced here by Monday evening. You will need to reply to confirm travel and kit requirements. Please watch this website for details, as we will not be sending out any letters.
22/10/19: The 2019-2020 Fixture List is now available on the Calendar page.
30/9/19: The 2019 Avon Schools AA AGM will be held on the 14th October 2019 at Bristol Grammar School, University Road, Bristol in the conference room in the main school. 5.00 PM for a 5.15 start, all school and district representatives welcome. [The proposed agenda is here].
29/7/19: Well done everyone who competed for Avon in the South West Schools Combined Events Championships in Exeter last weekend. We have 6 athletes who have qualified for the ESAA Finals in September: Junior Boys team plus Liam Hillier (IB) and Jonathan Evans (SB). A brilliant event with loads of pbs.
[A full report is here].
Here are some photos from the event:
19/7/19: Well done everyone who competed for Avon at the English Schools Athletics Championships last weekend. It was a great weekend, with no fewer than two gold and four silver medals, we finished top 'B' county in the senior boys age group, and second 'B' county in the junior boys. [Avon results are here].
Here are a couple of team photos, and some of our medallists (sorry, I didn't get them all):
20/6/19: We are allowed to field 4 relay teams in the English Schools Championships, and are often very successful at this event. This year's relay teams will be:
Junior Girls: Chloe Marrett, Lily Bailey, Alice Wilson, Eleni Francis (Reserve Naomi Dawson)
Inter Girls: Stephanie Brooks, Imogen Leakey, Ellie Mount, Alexia Cordy-Bennett
Senior Girks: Khiammi Kofi, Jenna Blundell, Jess Frazer, Tia Jackson
Senior Boys: Dan Brooks, Isaac Cory, Marcin Olech, Harry Meredith
18/6/19: The following teams have been chosen to represent Avon Schools at the English Schools Track and Field Championships in Birmingham on Friday/Saturday 12th/13th July. Congratulations to all selected: [Teams + Reserves Selected]. Selection was, as always, difficult, since we are limited to taking 40 athletes in total.
Full details about the event, including cost, kit, travel and payment, is contained in this [Letter to Athletes]
If you have been selected for the team, please would you:
(1) Complete and send this [Confirmation, Consent and Kit Email]. If you have trouble with this link, the Letter to Athletes details the information we need which you can cut and paste into an email.
(2) Pay online or post a cheque for event and kit fees (see Letter to Athletes for details)
If, for any reason, you cannot compete, please [email us] immediately. We have a very short window in which to substitute athletes.
Please remember that we are not posting out letters and forms, but are relying on you to email full details yourself. If you have trouble viewing any links, please [contact Neil Miller]
16/6/19: Well done everyone who represented Avon Schools are yesterday's South West Schools Track and Field Champpionships. Provisional results are
[here for track events] and
[here for field events].
The teams to represent Avon Schools at the English Schools Championships on 12th and 13th July will be announced here on Tuesday afternoon.
13/6/19: The timetable for Saturday's SW Schools T+F Championships [is here].
9/6/19: The following teams have been chosen to represent Avon Schools at the South West Schools Track and Field Championships in Exeter on Saturday, 15th June. Congratulations to all selected: [Teams + Reserves Selected]. Selection was, as always, difficult; We are limited on the total number of athletes we can take, and use the County standards to compare different events (see English Schools Athletics website).
Full details about the event, including cost, kit, travel and payment, is contained in this [Letter to Athletes]
If you have been selected for the team, please would you:
(1) Complete and send this [Confirmation, Consent and Kit Email]. If you have trouble with this link, the Letter to Athletes details the information we need which you can cut and paste into an email.
(2) Pay online or post a cheque for event and kit fees (see Letter to Athletes for details)
If, for any reason, you cannot compete, please [email us] as soon as possible. Please remember that we are not posting out letters and forms, but are relying on you to email full details yourself. If you have trouble viewing any links, please contact [contact me]
20/5/19: The Avon Schools Track and Field Championships will be held at SGS College WISE Campus, Filton on Saturday 8th June. Please note that this is changed from the usual venue (Yate track), because we coudn't be certain that the re-laying would be complete. The timetable [is here] (5/6/19 Timetable confirmed, no changes from provisional one).
There is a charge to use the car park, so please remember to bring some change (typically £2 for 2 hours), as there is a £1.50 surcharge if you want to use a card. Officials, if you don't already know the drill, please [contact me] about exemption.
20/5/19: Well done to everyone who represented the South West Team at the UK SportsHall Finals in Manchester on 13th and 14th April. The U13 boys team was a magnificent 2nd place, with 7 individual champions. A [full report is here], [results are here], and below a few photos
17/3/19: Lost and Found! WELL DONE to everyone who ran for Avon at the English Schools Cross-Country on Saturday. 'Character building' was a much repeated phrase on a day of mud, continuous rain, and strong winds, but you all did your county proud. There is always a lot of lost property after a wet fixture, and yesterday was no exception:
Found in the tent at the end:
- A 'Regatta' Black (with blue lining) rain jacket (13 y.o.)
- A pair of 'Canterbury' tracksuit bottoms, black with pink lining
- A pair of Adidas black shorts, 12 - 16 y.o.
- A grey bobble hat with furry white bobble
- A small maroon 'West Ham' bobble hat
Lost: An English National long sleeve t-shirt (white body and black arms)
Please [contact me] about any of these.
21/2/19: A huge congratulations to all our county winners in the Avon Schools Sports Hall Championships last Saturday. Thank you to all who attended and to parents and supporters who created such a great atmosphere.
Full results are here:
[U13 Girls]
[U13 Boys]
[U15]
There were two Championship best performances in the U15 girls, both by athletes with another year in the age group. Maisie Johns set a new shot 3kg record of 11.20m which will take some beating and Lily Bailey knocked over 1 second off the previous 4 lap time in recording 53.7secs. Both obviously may have the chance to improve their records next year!
15/2/19: The following teams and reserves have been chosen to represent Avon Schools at the English Schools Cross-Country Championships in Leeds on Saturday, 16th March. Congratulations to all selected: [Teams + Reserves Selected]. Selection for this event was very difficult this year, due to the cancellation of the South West Championships. We have to limit the numbers in each team to 8 (rather than the 10 picked for the South West event) and take into account proven athletes who were not available for previous rounds. In selecting the teams we have taken a number of factors into account and believe that we have made the correct decisions regarding the teams.
Full details about the event, including cost, kit, travel and payment, is contained in this [Letter to Athletes]
If you have been selected for the team, please would you:
(1) Complete and send this [Confirmation, Consent and Kit Email]. If you have trouble with this link, the Letter to Athletes details the information we need which you can cut and paste into an email.
(2) Pay online or post a cheque for event and kit fees (see Letter to Athletes for details)
If you are a Reserve, please would you [email us] to confirm that you would be able to stand by for this event up to Thursday 14th March.
If, for any reason, you cannot run, please [email us] as soon as possible.
Please remember that we are not posting out letters and forms, but are relying on you to email full details yourself. If you have trouble viewing any links, please contact [Neil Miller]
15/2/19 Refunds: If you paid for kit for the cancelled South West Championships, but will not be competing at the English Schools, you can either chose to have the kit anyway, or claim a refund. The £5 match fee is also refundable. Please complete this [preformatted email].
If you would like to receive your kit, it would be easiest if you could collect it from the secretary in Stoke Gifford (contact details will be sent in response).
Sunday 3/2/19: Bath Racecourse has posted a photo [on their Twitter feed].
Friday 1/2/19 12:15: Saturdays' South West Schools Championships in Bath has been CANCELLED. The site lies atop a plateau, and the road from the north (from the M4) is closed completely. Access is possible but perilous up a steep narrow hill from Bath. There is deep drifting snow on the site, which claimed the organiser's car this morning. Avon Schools AA regrets that we cannot hold a safe and fair event.
20/1/19 South West Schools Cross-Country Information. Avon Schools AA are proud to be hosting this year's event, which will take place at Lansdown Race Course, Bath BA1 9BU, on Saturday 2nd February. Click here for the [Site Map and Parking<] and [Course Map and Timetable] (updated 27/1/19) .
22/1/19 The following teams and reserves have been chosen to represent Avon Schools at the South West Schools Championships in Bath on Saturday, 2nd February. Congratulations to all selected: [Teams + Reserves Selected]
Full details about the event, including cost, kit, travel and payment, is contained in this [Letter to Athletes]
If you have been selected for the team, please would you:
(1) Complete and send this [Confirmation, Consent and Kit Email]. If you have trouble with this link, the Letter to Athletes details the information we need which you can cut and paste into an email.
(2) Pay online or post a cheque for event and kit fees (see Letter to Athletes for details)
If you are a Reserve, please would you [email us] to confirm that you would be able to stand by for this event up to Friday 1st February.
If, for any reason, you cannot run, please [email us] as soon as possible.
Please remember that this year we are not posting out letters and forms, but are relying on you to email full details yourself. If you have trouble viewing any links, please contact [Neil Miller]
22/1/19 Avon County Schools Cross-Country Results. These [results are here]. Please [let us know of any errors]. 25/1/19 Full results now available (with corrections), but still only times for first 12. Further times may follow.
16/1/19 Avon County Schools Cross-Country. The Avon County Schools Cross-Country Championships will be held this Saturday (19th January) at the Bristol Cathedral School Playing Fields, Beggar Bush Lane. The entrance to this is just before the Redwood Hotel and Country Club. The [course map and timetable is here], but please arrive early and be alert to any last minute changes. Parking on site is limited, so please share lifts, arrive early and be prepared to walk. Don't forget that the suspension bridge is shut this weekend
14/1/19 The Avon Schools Sportshall Championships will take place at the BGS Sports Centre on Saturday February 16th. Please see this [Letter to Athletes] for details.
26/10/18 This coming 2nd. February Avon Schools Athletics Association are hosting the South West Schools Cross Country Championships at Bath Race Course. We will need a great number of people to put the whole package together. If you can help in some way, or know of someone who can help out, please contact Ken Holmes.
10/10/18 We now have a provisional fixture list for 2018-2019 on our [fixtures page].
District championships, used as trials to send teams to the Avon Schools Championships in January, are as follows:
Tues 6th Nov BANES XC (Kingswood School, Bath)Details will go out through schools (teachers only please consult the contact us page for district coordinators).
24/9/18 The AGM for Avon Schools Athletics Association will be held at Ashton Park School, Ashton, Bristol on Monday 8th October; 5.00pm for a 5.15pm start. The agenda for the meeting [is here]. It would be very helpful if at least one representative from each district should come along to this meeting.24/9/18 WELL DONE to our Senior Girls' Heptathlon Team, who finished second in the English Schools Combined Events Championships in Bedford on 15th and 16th September. A [full report is here], and below a photo of the team, coaches and managers.
31/7/18 Well done to all those who represented Avon Schools at the South West Combined Events Championships in Yeovil on 23rd and 24th June. [Results are here], and a report on [the event is here]. This event doubled as the Avon Schools Championships, and the Avon Champions [are listed here].
31/7/18 Well done also to those who competed for Avon at a very hot English Schools Track and Field Championships in Birmingham on 13th and 14th July. Jess Lewis won the gold medal in the Junior Girls' Javelin in a championship best performance, while Luke Ball in the Junior Boys High Jump and Anna Burt in the Senior Girls 800m came away with bronze medals. We had 6 other top 8 finishers. Avon [results are here].
20/6/18 The following teams and reserves have been chosen to represent Avon Schools at the English Schools Championships in Birmingham on Friday and Saturday, 13th and 14th July. Congratulations to all selected: [Teams Selected]
Full details about the event, including cost, kit, travel and payment, is contained in this [Letter to Athletes]. Important: Please note that there is a full team meeting on Monday, 9th July, and that we are leaving on Thursday, 12th July (see letter for details).
If you have been selected for the team, please would you:
(1) Complete and send this [Confirmation, Consent and Kit Email]. Please DELETE items not required / add sizes for items required, see letter for sizes. Please do NOT use strikethrough font! If you have trouble with this link, the Letter to Athletes details the information we need which you can cut and paste into an email.
(2) Pay online or post a cheque for event and kit fees (see Letter to Athletes for details)
If, for any reason, you cannot take part, please [email us] as soon as possible.
Please remember that we are not posting out letters and forms, but are relying on you to email full details yourself. If you have trouble viewing any links, please contact [Neil Miller]
17/6/18 Well done to everybody who competed for Avon Schools at the South West Championships yesterday, and thank you to all those who helped out. Provisional [track results are here], and [field results are here].
The Avon Team for the English Schools Championships will be announced here on Wednesday afternoon (at the latest). Sorry to make you wait, but there are a few details we need to finalise.
13/6/18 Helpers needed! To ensure the event runs smoothly, every county must provide helpers for Saturdays SW Schools Championships in Exeter. Avon provides the 'runners' who take results from officials to be processed, and onwards to be posted. We need two more 'runners' (could be a job share). We do have a lead who has done it before. Any volunteers please contact [Jim Strudwick].
13/6/18 The timetable for Saturdays event in Exeter [is here].
10/6/18 The following teams and reserves have been chosen to represent Avon Schools at the South West Schools Championships in Exeter Arena on Saturday, 16th June. Congratulations to all selected: [Teams Selected]
Full details about the event, including cost, kit, travel and payment, is contained in this [Letter to Athletes]
If you have been selected for the team, please would you:
(1) Complete and send this [Confirmation, Consent and Kit Email]. Please DELETE items not required / add sizes for items required, see letter for sizes. Please do NOT use strikethrough font! If you have trouble with this link, the Letter to Athletes details the information we need which you can cut and paste into an email.
(2) Pay online or post a cheque for event and kit fees (see Letter to Athletes for details)
If, for any reason, you cannot take part, please [email us] as soon as possible.
Please remember that we are not posting out letters and forms, but are relying on you to email full details yourself. If you have trouble viewing any links, please contact [Neil Miller]
10/6/18 I'm sorry for the change of format and loss of old news - Serif's server seems to be down.