Clubmark award for Law AAC

Sep 14 2011 by Andrew Weston, Wishaw Press

Law AAC

LAW and District Amateur Athletics Club held their annual Club Championships at Wishaw Sport Centre on Saturday where they were presented with the Scottish Athletics Clubmark Award by Allison Simpson, Regional Development Officer for West Coast and Tommy Boyle, former Great Britain international coach.

The award is presented to clubs in recognition of them having achieved national standards of practice, providing a safe and effective structure for members who are committed to growing and improving their athletics club.

Meanwhile, several young Law members had several of their young athletes in the West Coast Team at the recent Inter-Regional Championships at Wishaw Sports Centre earlier this month.

On the Saturday, in the under-16 competition, Jamie Crossan won two silver medals in the A shot putt and javelin, throwing 12.22 mtrs and 37.82 mtrs. He also took second place in the B discus, throwing 25.84 mtrs.

The under-18 competition proved a very successful day for Connor Stoney when he won a full set of medals.

An excellent personal best throw of 47.24mtrs in the hammer secured Connor the gold medal.

His silver came when he threw 12.41 in the shot put before a throw of 31.51 mtrs in the discus saw him land a bronze.

Silver medals were also won by Julie Dobbin in the 300m hurdles (46.64 secs) and Christopher Watson in the 1500m (4.04.54 mins).

A personal best and club record time of 2.18.41 mins in the B 800m saw Alice McGrath land a gold medal.

Rebecca Warren took fifth place in the triple jump (9.15mtrs).

The under-20 senior competition was held on the Sunday, with three Law athletes performing. In the discus, 19-year-old Kirstie McLeod came second in the B string with a throw of 24.09, while 17-year-old Daniel Graham was second in the B steeplechase.

Lewis Nicholson won a bronze in the shot put with 11.91mtrs whilst representing the West City Team.

Meanwhile, two young Law athletes were successful at the Scottish Disability Sport Senior Track and Field championships at Grangemouth.

Margaret Newell won gold medals in the 100m (16.5 secs), 400m (personal best of 82.2 secs) and the 4x100m relay.

Steven had a personal best of 2.41.5 mins in the 800m where he came third, adding to his gold medal-winning long jump of 2.62 metres.

He just missed out in medals in the javelin and 4x400m relay.