THREE
CLUBS TRACK AND FIELD
Wednesday, 24th
May 2006
MEN’S
TEAM CAPTAIN’S REPORT
This new event was a bit of a lottery for all competitors. With ten events, two competitors per event, and
no one allowed to enter more than two events, all three clubs were stretched to
put out full teams. So, when you lined up at the start, you could be facing
someone like Alex or Trevor, who each won two events…. or
someone like me who made up numbers in the javelin. However, everyone enjoyed a
sunny evening and, for Wesham Men
and Ladies there was plenty to cheer
about. The men had seven victories in
ten events.
200m Graham Ingham
800m Trevor Raynor
1 Mile Lee and Steve producing
a brilliant 1st and 2nd.
3000m Karl, winning with pacing provided by Les
Plus a thumping victory for the Glory Boys of the 4 x 400m – Steve,
George, Trevor and Alex.
In the field events, unexpected talent was shown by victors in the
javelin, (Graham Vickers), and shot
put, (Peter Gleaves), who both
rolled back the years.
The team of 15 was made up by Mike
Owen, (throwing a mean shot), Des
Cleary, (with a strong opening event in the 800m), and Martin, (driving through a tough 3000m). Bringing up the rear was Dave Waywell, (gamely showing how to long jump without actually
jumping due to a groin injury sustained on holiday – don’t ask how!), and Reg Chapman, (making up numbers in the
javelin and discovering there was someone even worse and so finished an
impressive 5th out of six).
A special mention for the whole Ingham family who captured the spirit
of the evening with Mum, Dad and
daughters competing and son, Jack,
(aged 12), performing creditably in the 400m – he is definitely one to watch
for the future.
Overall, a great night out and a credit to
the organiser.
Wesham men
were runaway winners with a trophy to be shared around. Roll on next year!!
PS. I hope I haven’t missed or misrepresented
anyone – keeping up to date on who was doing what on the night was not easy.
Written by: Reg Chapman,
Men’s Captain (on the night)
Submitted: 30th
May 2006