England Athletics SW Region Inter Counties Road Race Championships.
Devon’s representative side had a clean sweep at the England Athletics SW Region Inter Counties Road Race Championships held within the Dartmoor Vale Half Marathon 2009.
The Counties Men’s team were victors with Somerset taking the Silver Medals and Dorset the Bronze. In a much closer Ladies event Devon overcame a strong challenge from Somerset Ladies with Dorset once again third.
The results of the individual Championships saw Adam Carlson (Devon/Torbay AC) take gold with Jim Cole (Devon/Tavistock AC) second and Ian Habgood (Somerset) third. Lee Turner (Devon/Torbay) fourth.
For the ladies Helen Dyke (Devon/Torbay) was victorious but was pushed all the way by Stephanie Lane (Gloucestershire) in second and Jenny Moore (Somerset) third. Amy Wilkinson (Devon/Tamar Trotters) was fourth just 8 seconds off third place with only 50 seconds separating the first four.
Both Alan Ryder (Devon/Erme Valley Harriers) and Ami Yetton (Devon/ Plymouth Harriers) suffered in the race but galliantly battled on to ensure the Teams were victorious.
Thanks also to Dave Phillips (Devon Team Manager) and Dartmoor Vale Marathon Organisers for hosting the event.
A reminder about Race Permits from Paul Ross
You are all aware (as I have been banging on about it for two years) that UKA licensed Road Running officials will need to be named on Permit Applications before they can be processed for all events from January 2008. I am already receiving Permit Applications without a named referee on them and am returning them. Some of your clubs and areas are already well covered but there are areas in the County that are very light on officials (in particular the North and East of the County). If there is sufficient interest I am willing to hold another course in the county towards the end of the year. Remember it is in your own interest to have at least one official in your club - NO UKA LICENSED REFEREES NAME ON THE PERMIT APPLICATION - NO PERMIT ISSUED. This is a stipulation by UKA's insurance provider. You have been warned.
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