CP National Athletic Championships - Report Nottingham
Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th September, 2011
The CP National Athletic Championships staged at the Harvey Hadden Stadium, Nottingham attracted
154 athletes with overseas athletes representing USA, Ghana, Ireland as well as the home nations, and we once again
welcomed John Tanner as the IPC Technical Delegate to oversee the competition format.
The two days of competition were keenly contested by all athletes and at times in very
blustery conditions.
Performances were of a very high standard, being one of the last competitions for many this season
in what can only be described has been a very long campaign for some.
The championships was also an occasion to present our Grand Prix winners with their prizes earned
over the season, presenting the awards were pleased to welcome Richard Harwood, CP Chairman to present the CP winners
and Katie Jones Senior Coordinator Paralympic Talent UKA to present the under 20 awards.
| CP Grand Prix Winners |
Under 20 UKA Winners |
| Male Track | - Jeremy Helm | Male Track | - James Freeman |
| Female Track | - Helen Williams | Female Track | - Eleanor Hubbert |
| Male Field | - David Neilson | Male Field | - Joshua Bain |
| Female Field | - Rebecca Anson | Female Field | - Alana Walker |
| Guest Grand Prix Winner |
| Leah Flack |
John Stancer, kindly presented the Colin Rains award to George Bull-McLean, the award is presented
to a developing athlete who shows endeavour and inspiration throughout the season and a reward which was warmly received.
Our sincere appreciation as always goes to our dedicated track & field officials, volunteers and ground
staff without whose help staging this competition would be extremely difficult.
We would like to take this opportunity in thanking ours sponsors Sir James Roll Charitable Trust,
Souter Charitable Trust, The Albert Reckett Charitable Trust, The Bosher Hinton Foundation, Eric Evans Memorial Trust &
The Leather sellers Company for their very kind support and generous donations to CP Sport.
Phil Peat
National Athletic Development Officer
Cerebral Palsy Grand Prix Athletic Competition Gateshead International Stadium
Saturday 27th August, 2011
Once again athletes travelled to the North East for the annual Tartan
Games, staged at the impressive Gateshead International Stadium.
70 athletes from CP Sport combined with a large Scottish team contested
the competition alongside non-disabled athletes, the atmosphere and organisation was key to
a very enjoyable completion for all athletes.
As always we were made most welcome and our appreciation goes to
Ros Miller, Janice Kaufman and Gateshead Harriers for all their hard work and preparation of
the event.
As this was the final grand prix event of the season, performances were
keenly contested as in a number of categories the point totals between
athletes were very tight.
The overall feedback from the athletes and parents was once again
extremely positive, I would like to add it was great to see some old friends
from north of the border and some new Scottish athletes who could be quite
special.
Phil Peat
National Athletic Development Officer
Cerebral Palsy Grand Prix Athletic Competition Exeter Arena
Saturday 16th July, 2011
A first for CP Sport staging a competition at the impressive Exeter Arena in
the south west of the country, but a very rewarding day for all concerned.
The athletes, officials and supporters were made most welcome and the
arena staff were on hand to make sure the day ran smoothly.
The competition itself attracted 42 athletes, once again we had a clash of
events but due to the nature of fixtures unavoidable this season, but hopefully an issue we can
avoid for next year's competition.
Four new national records were established, a full list can be found on the
web site as well as numerous personal best performances.
We sincerely thank our sponsors the Norman Family Charitable Trust, The
Paphitis Charitable Trust, Dr A & Mrs GP Darlington Charitable Trust for
their very kind support, and to add without whose help staging such events
would be extremely difficult.
The feedback from the athletes, parents and supporters was once again
extremely positive, I would like to add it was great to see some new South
West athletes competing for the very first time and our friends from Wales
who put in some tremendous performances.
Phil Peat
National Athletic Development Officer
Cerebral Palsy Grand Prix Athletic Competition Wigan Arena
Saturday 18th June, 2011
Our second competition of the season staged at The Robin Park Arena,
Wigan was once again bathed in sunshine, the Robin Park staff were
attentive and helpful throughout the day which contributed towards a very
successful experience for many of the athletes.
The competition itself attracted 40 athletes, the numbers were down due to
the clash of the Welsh Championships, hopefully an issue we can avoid for
next year's competition.
However athletes travelled from various parts of the country to compete, as well as
our committed officials who are fundamental in CP Sports athletic provision.
Seven new national records were established, a full list can be found on the
web site as well as numerous personal best performances.
We sincerely thank our sponsors the February Foundation for their very
kind support, without whose help staging such events would be extremely
difficult.
The feedback from the athletes, parents and supporters was once again
extremely positive, I would like to add it was great to see some new athletes
competing for the very first time.
Phil Peat
National Athletic Development Officer
CP Sport Athletics Grand Prix Perivale
Saturday 21st May, 2011
Bathed in sunshine, Perivale athletic track was the venue for the first
cerebral palsy grand prix competition of the season, the competition was
also a joint event incorporating the South East Regional Championships.
The competition attracted 94 athletes who travelled from all corners of the
country to compete, some with an eye on the London 2012 qualifying times and distances, others hoping
to qualify for the National Junior Championships in Blackpool later this year.
For many though the competition is fundamental in developing one's
competitive experience, and in return many were rewarded with personal
best performances and to give you a precise number 68 in total.
We sincerely thank our sponsors the February Foundation and the Coutts
and Co Charitable Trust for their very kind support, without whose help
staging such events would be extremely difficult.
We have received very positive feedback from the athletes and parents and
supporters, who thoroughly enjoyed the day in addition it was great to see
some new athletes competing for the very first time.
Phil Peat
National Athletic Development Officer
CP Sport Festival of Sport Athletics Competition 2010
On July 17th the athletics competition which was part of the Festival of Sport took
place at Harvey Hadden Stadium, Nottingham. The competition had a different format to our other CP Sport Athletics
Competitions. The athletes were put into teams of 7 athletes and all gained points for their team. The points were
awarded dependent on each athlete's improvement on their personal best. The teams were mixed ability and it provided
a different interest for the day.
The top three teams received medals, and trophies were awarded to the winning team.
Athletes were also striving to break records. Six national age group records were broken.
Seventy athletes took part in the event and we were pleased to welcome a team from Ireland.
This was an event for developing athletes although some of our elite athletes also competed.
Half the athletes competing were under 19.
CP Sport was very fortunate to have many of the top officials in the country officiating at this
event. These officials are very loyal to CP Sport and their commitment is much appreciated.
Many athletes commented on the format of the competition and said they would like to see the
event become a regular one in the athletics calendar.
CP Sport would like to thank the sponsors of the event.
Sue Todd
Athletics Coach/National Junior Development Officer
CP Sport Athletics Grand Prix 4
Saturday 3rd July, 2010
Harvey Hadden Stadium, Nottingham
The 4th Grand Prix was held at Harvey Hadden, Nottingham on
Saturday July 3rd. Unfortunately it was the same day as the DSE Junior Athletics in Blackpool, several
of our regular junior athletes were missing. However, as it was an IPC sanctioned meeting several elite athletes,
who are aiming to get qualifying times and distances for the World Championships in New Zealand in January attended.
There were over a hundred competitors and we were pleased to welcome a team from Spain.
It was a very busy day, especially on the field. The officials worked very hard with very few
breaks. CP Sport is so grateful to the commitment shown by the Officials to CP Sport events.
It was a successful day for the athletes with many personal bests being achieved, qualifying
standards reached and and eight CP Sport national records being broken.
CP Sport would like to thank sponsors of the event.
CP Sport Athletics Grand Prix 3
Saturday 19th June, 2010
Bath University
There was an excellent turn out of athletes and supportive families for our first visit to
Bath University.
Over eighty athletes competed from several impairment groups as well as people with
cerebral palsy. There were many
junior athletes from the south west competing for the first time It was great to see everyone mixing together and
the senior athletes giving advice and encouragement to the less experienced.
Several athletes had found CP Sport through our web site, some through England Athletics'
Playground to Podium Days and some through main stream clubs. A third of the athletes taking part were under 19.
It was a real family occasion and the spectators made the most of the lovely venue, having
picnics, chatting with each other, sitting on the grass and watching from the stand. These events are always a
wonderful opportunity for families to share experiences and contacts.
It was a successful day for the athletes with many personal bests being achieved and three
CP Sport national records being broken.
As the season progresses it becomes harder to break a National Record.
The event was sponsored by The Good Neighbours Trust.
CP Sport Athletics Grand Prix 1
Saturday 17th April 2010
Perivale, London
The first Athletics Grand Prix of the 2010 season got off to a good start on
Saturday 17th April.
A beautiful sunny day and the lovely track and stand at Ealing, Southall and Middlesex Athletics
Track provided ideal conditions for this popular event. The grounds staff had worked really hard the previous week
to ensure that everything was in perfect condition for the competition.
This was very early in the season to start competitions but there was an excellent turn out of
athletes and supportive families.
Eighty nine athletes competed from several impairment groups as well as people with cerebral palsy. There were
junior athletes competing for the first time and paralympians. It was great to see everyone mixing together and the
senior athletes giving advice and encouragement to the less experienced.
Nine new athletes were classified which was exciting for CP Sport.
It was a successful day for the athletes with many personal bests being achieved and
twenty eight CP Sport national records being broken.
CP Sport would like to thank the February Foundation for sponsoring this event.
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