CP Sport Festival of Sport Athletics Competition
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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