Members' News
Clackmannanshire Sports Council now has a total of 47 members. Anyone wishing to join the Sports Council can do so by completing an affiliation form and returning it to the Sports Council Secretary at the address below with the appropriate fee.
Images from various events involving members are available to view in our Sports Council gallery.
You can use the links below for updates on some of our members' activities:
- Alloa Amateur Gymnastics Club
- Red Star Athletic Club
- Wee County Vaulters
- Bowls Scotland District 6 (Clackmannanshire & Kinross)
- Alloa and District Rifle Club
- Wee County Harriers
Alloa Amateur Gymnastics Club
Alloa Gymnasts to Represent Scotland - March 2012
3 Alloa gymnasts have been selected to represent their country after magnificent performances at the Scottish Regional Heats of a Men's Setworks Gymnastics Competition held in Perth on Sunday 25th March.
This prestigious competition saw 60 gymnasts, representing 7 gymnastics clubs from all over Scotland competing for a place in a Squad to represent Scotland at the British Final to be held in Birmingham in May.
Ciaran Bisland at 9yrs of age was the youngest of the 3 boys and competed at Level 2 and, after a virtually faultless performance, won the Silver medal in his category.
Connal Doogan aged 11 competed in the Level 3 category and came 4th, narrowly missing out on a medal against stiff competition.
Liam Park at 12, the oldest boy of the group competed at Level 4 against some experienced gymnasts and also achieved 4th place, again just missing out on a medal.
Selection to represent Scotland is performance based and the boys had a nervous wait until 26th March when the news came through that all three boys had been selected to join the Scottish Squad to represent their country at the Birmingham final.
Coaches Tan and Veronica are very proud of their fantastic achievement and it once again proves that Alloa Amateur Gymnastics Club continues to produce gymnasts of the highest standards, three of whom who have been awarded the highest accolade - to represent their country in a British Final which will see them competing against top level gymnasts from all over the UK.
Red Star Athletic Club
London Marathon - April 2012
Meggan Dawson-Farrell achieved a new Scottish record coming 9th over all with a time of 2.22.55. She was the second Brit after the winner Shelley Woods.
Scottish 10k Championships, Jedburgh - October 2011
Meggan achieved first Scottish female over the line in a time of 28.44! She was 2nd over all in the race, just behind GBs Jade jones. She now holds all Scottish records from 100m to half marathon.
Meggan has been selected to join UKA's talent squad and will be training with them over the winter in Manchester.
Tartan Games, Gateshead - August 2011
You can read about Meggan Dawson-Farrell's success at these games via Scottish Disability Sport's website.
National Squad, UK School Games - August 2011
Meggan Dawson-Farrell brought home two silver medals in the 100m/200m from the recent UK School Games which took place over 4 days.
UK Athletics Meet at Stoke Mandeville, Aylesbury - July 2011
Meggan Dawson-Farrell excelled at her latest meet taking 4 personal bests: 100m=19.5, 200m=37.22, 400m=66, 800m=2min17secs, 1500m=4min17secs.
These results now make Meggan the fastest Scottish female wheelchair athlete of all time! She is currently 2nd fastest in the 1500 even against male times.
National Disability Sport event - July 2011
Meggan Dawson-Farrell competed in this event run by Nationwide and won all five of her races as well as achieving personal bests in the 200 and 1500 metres.
She also won the trophy for female athlete of the weekend.
For more information, you can contact Red Star AC on Tel: 0141 641 1920.
Wee County Vaulters
Dutch International CVI - May 2012
5 members of the Wee County Vaulters took part in this competition gaining 3 first podium placings.
In the Junior Male individual competition, Andrew McLachlan vaulting on Tylers Kernel lunged by John Eccles, won his second International competition.
Rebecca Norval also vaulting on Tylers Kernel was placed 6th in the large Junior Individual female class.
The Senior Female Individual class was won by Joanne Eccles with Hannah Eccles taking 4th place. Both girls vaulted on W H Bentley lunged by John Eccles.
Hannah and Joanne then won the Pas de Deux class again vaulting on W H Bentley.
International Equestrian Vaulting CVI**, France - April 2012
The first International equestrian vaulting CVI** was held in the prestigious Manege des Ecuyers, an integral part of the Cavalry School in Saumur, France.
Members of the Wee County Vaulters were delighted to achieve four podium positions, including two first places at the competition.
In the junior male individual class Andrew McLachlan, vaulting on Tylers Kernel lunged by John Eccles became the first British male to achieve a first place at an International CVI.
Rebecca Norval also vaulting on Tylers Kernel, made her International debut in the Junior Female Individual section.
Joanne Eccles was placed first in the Senior Female Individual class with Hannah Eccles taking 2nd place. Both girls vaulted on W H Bentley lunged by John Eccles.
Helen Anderson, competing on Tylers Kernel completed two secure rounds which gained her a score allowing her to be considered for championship selection.
In the Nations Cup class Joanne, Hannah and Lucy joined forces with the English Vaulting Squad's Senior Team to represent Great Britain. This GBR team took 2nd place behind the winning French Team.
W H Bentley was awarded the prize for best horse in the Female Individual section.
Scottish Equestrian Vaulting Competition - March 2012
The first Scottish Equestrian vaulting competition of the season, held at Kingsbarn, Shieldhill, Falkirk at the end of March saw Wee County Vaulters achieving success in many of the classes in which they participated.
The Individual Senior female class was won by Joanne Eccles with Hannah Eccles 2nd both vaulting on W H Bentley lunged by John Eccles.
Helen Anderson placed third vaulting on Tylers Kernel lunged by Jackie Taylor.
In the 14 - 18 female class, Rebecca Norval was placed 3rd again vaulting on Tylers Kernel.
Andrew McLachlan took the lead after compulsories in the 14 - 18 male class and performed an excellent free test vaulting on Tylers Kernel lunged by Jackie Taylor.
In the under 14 female class Joanne Wilson took 5th place vaulting on Anton lunged by Kay Cox with Harry Cox taking 5th place in the male class.
The Pas de deux senior competition was won by Joanne and Hannah again vaulting on W H Bentley.
The junior team competition was won by The Scottish Equestrian Vaulting team which contains 6 members from Wee county Vaulters Andrew McLachlan, Hannah Young, Rebecca Norval, Georgia Cox, Joanna Wilson and Lisa Mercer. The team vaulted on Tylers Kernel lunged by Amanda McLachlan.
The Wee County team was placed 2nd in the Novice class vaulting on W H Bentley lunged by Hannah Eccles. The team consisted of Sophie Cairney, Rebecca Logan, Abbie Taylor, Jack Wilson, Leah and Lucy Taylor. This was Leah and Lucy's first equestrian vaulting competition.
In the under 9 walk class Claire Logan was 1st and Sophie Wilson 2nd. Erin Clark took 3rd place in the 10 -12 class with Mhairi Hume 6th
Sophie Wilson and Erin Clark were 2nd in the walk pairs.
W H Bentley received the prize for best Individual horse.
FEI World Cup Vaulting Championhip - February 2012
British European and World Champion vaulter Joanne Eccles, has added the FEI World Cup Vaulting individual female title to her list of international achievements.
The FEI World Cup™ Vaulting final that was held in Bordeaux, was the culmination of five international qualifying competitions. Joanne, who led the competition throughout, won with a convincing performance and score of 8.84.
Her nearest rival proved to be younger sister Hannah, who moved up from third place in the final round, to finish second, in what was the sisters first FEI World Cup final.
The sisters' success was shared by father and trainer, John and their 18-year-old horse Bentley, who has been with the Eccles family for 12-years.
World Cup Qualifiers, Austria and France - December 2011
Vaulter Joanne Eccles has ended her year on a high, being unbeaten in every competition she has competed at.
Her latest wins come from the recent World Cup Qualifiers in Salzburg (2-4 December) and Paris (9-11 December) where she took the individual female honours in her bid for a place at the World Cup Final, which takes place in February 2012 in Bordeau.
Joanne's sister Hannah was also out competing at both the World Cup qualifiers, finishing 4th in Paris and 8th at Salzburg. Both sisters compete on W H Bentley, lunged by their father, John Eccles.
ExxonMobil Volunteer Involvement Programme award - November 2011
Members of the Wee County Vaulters were once again delighted to receive an award of £250 from the ExxonMobil Volunteer Involvement Programme. David Mercer, a volunteer at Wee County Vaulters and employee of ExxonMobil had applied for a Volunteer Involvement Programme award on behalf of the Group.
Our club is run on a purely voluntary basis and relies heavily on members of the community like David Mercer to continue to provide the sport of Equestrian Vaulting to young people.
The success which the club has achieved is thanks to all the volunteers who give up their time throughout the year.
Wee County Vaulters' website
Photographs and scores can be seen via the Wee County Vaulters' website.
Bowls Scotland District 6 (Clackmannanshire and Kinross)
Kevin Wallace (Clackmannan Bowling Club) and Steven Allan (Menstrie BC) have been selected to play in the junior international series being held in Worthing in September. This tournament is run by the British Isles Bowls Council (BIBC).
Steven Allan, who will Captain the Scottish side has also been selected to play in the Senior International Trial mtach at Helensburgh on 28th August.
Kevin Wallace reached the semi finals of the national under 25 Championships at the National Centre for Bowling in Ayr at the end July and was narrowly beaten by the eventual winner.
The ladies rink from Alloa East End BC also reached the semi finals of their National Competition at Ayr but again were narrowly beaten.
Alva South Bowling Club
Alva South Bowling Club won the County Top Ten on 3rd August 2011 against Alloa Coop Bowling Club.
Alloa and District Rifle Club
Blairgowrie Cup - 2011
Alloa A beat Forfar A in the Blairgowrie Cup - competing members included Willie McAulay, Billy Crawford, R Law, Nick Brown.
NSRA Long Range Competition - 2011
In the NSRA Long Range Competition Alloa A beat Bon Accord (Aberdeen) to win Division 1 of the league. Alloa B were runners up in Division 2 with Alloa C taking 4th place in Division 3.
Scottish Smallbore Rifle Shooting meeting - 2011
The main event on the Scottish Smallbore Rifle Shooting calendar was held at Castletown in Caithness. Once again Alloa marksmen were on target for the top awards.
Sinclair Bruce put in a marvellous effort and won the Scottish Individual Championship.
On the team events, Alloa A team consisting of Sinclair Bruce, Robin Law and Cliff Ogle collected numerous team trophies. Both Robin and Cliff went onto win individual competitions - the SSRA Freuchie Sword and the New Zealand Shield.
Wee County Harriers
Our programme of training leading up to the Alloa Half Marathon on 18th March 2012 started at the end of January with the club entering 3 teams of 6 runners in the Devil's Burdens, which is a 31 kilometres, 4 stage relay race over the Lomond Hills of Fife including 1440 meters of climbing over rough terrain. This event is organised each year by Fife AC and attracts some of Scotland's top hill runners.
The first Wee County Team, comprising, Stephen Beveridge, Andy Harker, Stuart McDairmid, Gordon McNeil, Sandy Dunn and Graeme Wilson finished in 3:36:23 in 70th place.
The second team of Anne Motion, Liz McPartlin, Lindsay Stother, Beryl Junnier, Ian McFarlan and Ian Hossack finished in 4:27:12 and 118th place.
Our third team of Caroline Strain, Andy Rankin, Jane Binnie, Trevor Andrews, Susan McDairmid and Jess McAdam were 120th in 04:38:35.
None of the Wee County teams were among the prize-winners, being a long way behind the winning team from Shettleson who completed the course in 02:24:58, but the success of the day was measured by those who took part.
AGM
On Sunday 22nd January, the Club held its Annual General Meeting at Alloa's Leisure Bowl. Over 20 members attended and after reviewing a successful year in 2011, the Chairman, Gordon McNeil was re-elected for 2012. Taking up responsibility as Club Secretary is Graeme Wilson and Fiona Nicholl continues as Treasurer. The club annual membership fee remains at £22 for an individual and £32 for a family membership.
Gartmorn 6
The Gartmorn 6, the multi-terrain race organised by the Wee County Harriers and takes place this year on 11th March 2012.
Taking place one week before the big race on 18th March 2012, the Gartmorn 6 is an ideal final training event.
There is also a 2 mile race for under 18's on the same morning, so why not bring the kids and make it a family affair?
We supply sandwiches and cakes for all runners after the run at the race HQ which will be the Sauchie Hall this year.
Online entry and full information about the race is available at www.entrycentral.com and race fees are £9.00 for adults (£7.00 for SAF members) and £2.00 for junior runners.
Places are going fast, but the club will take entries on race day at an additional fee of £2.00 per runner (junior fees are not increased on the day).
Training
The Wee County Harriers meet for training each Tuesday and Thursday at 6.30 pm in the car park behind the Spiers Centre, Alloa, and welcome new members at all times.
Our club is about participation and support - not just competition.
Race dates
While the cold, wet and windy weather makes training less fun than usual, the Wee County Harriers have been planning a busy season of running in 2012. Each year the club picks a number of local races to be the basis of the annual Grand Prix and Most Improved Runner competitions.
The Grand Prix aims to find the best all round male and female runners in the Club, while the Most Improved Runner competition is aimed at recognising personal progress, with no regard of the standard achieved. This year the chosen races are:
- Lasswade 10: 4th March ( Male)
- Smokies 10: 4th March (Female)
- Alloa Half: 18th March
- Grangemouth 10k: 25th March
- Heaven and Hell Half Marathon: 8th April
- Dunblane 7.5: 27th May
- Brig Bash: 4th July
- Black Rock: no date set as yet. Friday evening June or July depending on tides.
- Sheriffmuir Late August: no date set as yet
- Knockhill: no date set as yet. Late August weekday evening.
- Stirling: Mid September - no date set as yet
- Falkirk Parkrun: October
- Glen Clova half marathon: November 2012
- Marathon: any full marathon, UK or international
2011
In 2011 club members ran in 76 races and achieved 47 Personal Bests, taking 17 place prizes and team prizes along the way. Members represented the club in races as far apart as New York, Portugal and across the UK, as well as the roads, hills and cross country courses of Scotland.
The Club's Annual Christmas Dance and Prizegiving was held on 10th December. Prizes were awarded to the following members:
First place in the Men's Grand Prix goes to Bob Warnock with 46 points, with John Wilson in second with 42 and Graeme Wilson in third on 34. First place in the Women's event was taken by Karen Thomson with 37 points, with Hazel Dobbie in second on 30 and third was Liz McPartlin with 22 points.
The Most Improved Runners were Graeme Wilson (30 points, and Personal Bests at the Porto Marathon, Sheriffmuir, Brig Bash, Milnathort, Dunblane and Alloa Half Marathon), and Hazel Dobbie (20 points and Personal Bests at Sheriffmuir, Brig Bash, Dunblane and Alloa Half Marathon).
The fastest marathons run over the year were Graeme Wilson (Porto, 3:08:52) and Judith Sullivan (Loch Ness, 03:52:06)
The award for Outstanding Contribution to the Club was awarded to Anne Motion for her support and encouragement for new members.
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