AYR SEAFORTH NEWS 2006

Dec 20 2006: Seaforth go on the run for Christmas

The Ayr Seaforth annual Christmas Handicap races took place at Dam Park on Saturday 16th December. Seaforth athletes were once again joined by athletes from Ayrodynamic Triathlon Club. The senior race continues to grow in popularity with 16 athletes participating this year. The Junior race over 1.5 miles was won by Finlay Rae for the second year running. Despite a 2 minute handicap on the first athlete, Finlay ran strongly to come home in a time of 9:20. First girl home was Katie Sprang in 10:49. Jemma McSheffery had the fastest girls time of the day, narrowly beating Katie with a time of 10:47.

Full Junior Race Results (1.5 Miles):

The Senior race was made interesting by the participation of multi-event athletes Andrew McElwee and Hugh Smith. A combination of a generous handicap and a great run over the 3.75 mile course resulted in Andrew comfortably winning the race in a time of 24:05. He was followed in second place by under 17 boy Greg Templeton, whose recent improvement saw him take over 3 minutes off last years time to finish in 22:59. Dark horse of the day was Alan Sprang, who coaches the junior athletes. Alan romped home in third place in a time of 24:50. The fastest time of the day was recorded by Frances Napier in 19:13. Second fastest was Under 17 athlete Alex Oliver who put in the performance of the day with a time of 21:54.

Full Senior Race Results (3.5 Miles):

The next race on the calendar is the 5k and 10k Turkey Trot on the seafront in Ayr, on 26th December. The race starts at the Citadel and is open to all athletes and is hosted by Ayrodynamic Triathlon Club.

Dec 13 2006: Seaforth are stars indoors

AYR Seaforth athletes made an encouraging start to the Scottish indoor league season at the Kelvin Hall on Sunday.

Now with two matches to go, there are high hopes of some age group teams reaching the final on March 18.

However, some age groups were weakened by late call-offs and athletes unavailable.

Results: U20 men: 60m: 2. David Ross Hunt 7.34; 200m: 2. David Ross Hunt 23.3; 60m hurdles: 2. Andrew McElwee 9.82; 400m: 2. Andrew McElwee 54.0; 800m: 3. Craig Hutton 2.09.9; high jump: 2. Frazer Redmond 1.75; shot putt: 1. Grant Mathieson 10.85. Team first equal with Whitemoss from seven.

U17 men: 60m: 3. Stuart Currie 7.81; 200m: 4. Stuart Currie 25.7; 400m: Alex Oliver; 800m: 2. Alex Oliver 2.09.4; long jump: 8. Connor Rennie 4.33. Team: 7th from 12.

U15 boys: 60m: 4. Jonathan Thompson 8.81; 200m: 5. Jonathan Thompson 29.1; 60m hurdles: 3. Lewis Cater 12.36; 800m: 3. Calum Aitkenhead 2.36.4; 400m: 4. David Carter 68.4; high jump: 1. Lewis Cater 1.45; shot putt: 6. Craig McCallum 6.96. Team: 4th from 13.

U13 boys: 60m: 2. Angus Arnold 9.06 (pb), 3. Scott Wilson 10.12; 200m: 2. Angus Arnold 30.8 (pb), 1. Ben Johnston 30.2 (pb); 60m hurdles: 3. Connor George; 800m: 3. Angus Johnston 2.42.8; 5. Rory Webster 2.46.8; high jump: 4. Connor George 1.20; David Stenlake; long jump: 3. Angus Johnston 3.74 (pb); Scott Wilson; shot putt: 2. James Gaffney 7.71; Blair Wilson. Teams 1st and 6th from 18.

U17 women: 60m: 5. Rebecca Towle 8.72; 200m: 4. Rebecca Towle 29.0; 300m: Jennifer Park; 800m: 5. Sara Archibald 2.39.4; 60m hurdles: 3. Gail Price 10.62 (pb); high jump: 1. Paula Dalgleish 1.60; shot putt: 10. Jennifer Park 5.63. Team: 4th from 12.

U15 girls: 60m: 5. Rachel Whittle 8.77 (pb); Lauren Goldie 10.1; 200m: 9. Rachael Hunter 30.1 (pb); Lauren Goldie 34.6; 60m hurdles: 5. Nicole Adams 11.91; Katie Sprang 13.93; 300m: 10. Nicola Gibson 53.4; 11. Hazel Jamieson 55.5; 800m: 4. Stephanie Dougan 2.52.5; 3. Katie Sprang 2.42.9 (pb); high jump: 6. Rachel Whittle 1.35; 11. Hazel Jamieson 1.20; shot putt: Katie Sprang; long jump: Nicole Adams. Teams: 4th and 11th from 18.

U13 girls: 60m: 2. Caitlin Gillon 9.17 (pb); 200m: 1. Kendal Ross 29.4 (pb); 60m hurdles: 8. Caroline Harvey 13.15 (pb); 800m: 4. Jemma McSheffery 2.48.6 (pb); high jump: 1. Jemma McSheffery 1.25 (pb); long jump: 6. Caitlin Gibson 3.44; shot putt: 10. Caitlin Gibson 4.71. Team: 1st from 18.

U11 girls: 60m: 1. Alice Arnold, 1. Amy Main; 600m: 2. Verity MacDonald 2.13.1 (pb); standing long jump: 1. Alice Arnold; 2. Amy Main. Team: 3rd from 14.

Dec 10 2006: West District Cross Country Championships, East Kilbride

Ayr Seaforth had a reasonably strong squad for the West District Cross Country Championships at East Kilbride on Saturday, although a few strong athletes were missing through either injury or illness. The recent inclement weather provided a difficult course, which was probably one of the muddiest and most testing in recent memory. However, the younger athletes rose to the challenge and produced some fine performances. The Under 13 Boys were undoubtedly the highlight of the day. Finlay Rae produced an excellent run to finish as Seaforth’s highest place athlete of the day in 7th position in a time of 12:32. Twin brothers Ben and Angus Johnston relished the muddy conditions and great inter-sibling rivalry to finish in an excellent 20th and 21st place in 13:39 and 13:42 respectively. Kelvin Walker took 49th place in 16:40 and the team finished in 4th position. In the Under 15 Boys race, Mark Ferguson finished 11th (17:05), Andrew Rae finished 18th (17:42) and Tom Andrews was placed 30th (18:44) from a field of 55 athletes. The gutsy performances of all three athletes resulted in a team position of 6th in a race packed with top quality young athletes. Greg Templeton was the sole representative in the Under 17 Men’s race and continues to make steady progress in finishing 31st in a time of 27:06 for the 6.4 kilometre course.

Only five girls made it to East Kilbride. The Under 13 Girls were represented by Marie Hill (38th;15:39), Katie Sprang (39th;15:46), Lauren Goldie (44th;16:07) and Rosalind McDonald (49th;16:31). The team finished in 9th position. Stephanie Dougan ran the Under 15 race despite being under the weather with a viral infection and did well to complete the 4.4 kilometre course in 31st position (22:31). Three Senior Men made the trip and braved 9.6 kilometres in the mud with Laurence Baker in 66th (41:56), Kevan Fulton in 89th (43:57) and Connell Drummond in 91st (44:15).

Saturday 16th December sees Seaforth athletes being joined by fellow Ayrodynamic athletes for the annual festive Christmas Handicap races at Dam Park. The Junior race kicks off at 1pm. All club athletes (especially sprinters!) are welcome.

Dec 6 2006: Bill’s the top man at Seaforth 

BILL BEATTIE has been elected president of Ayr Seaforth Athletic Club for a third and final year.

Vice-president is Ian Hutton while Glen Harrower continues as general secretary, treasurer and child welfare officer.

Other office-bearers: membership secretary: Jan Burnside (Tel: 01292 284174); cross country secretary: Tom McCulloch (Tel: 01655 750334); road race secretary: Kevin Fulton (Tel: 01292 280023).

The Scottish indoor season starts on Sunday with the Scottish Indoor League at the Kelvin Hall.

Seaforth will compete in all age groups from under 11 through to under 20 men.

The morning session from 10am is the first of three indoor league matches with a Scottish league final on March 18.

The West District cross country championships at East Kilbride on Saturday means a busy weekend for Seaforth’s younger athletes.

There are high hopes of medals from the excellent under 15 boys team.

Nov 29 2006: Seaforth juniors go five alive at Ayrshire championships

AYR Seaforth had junior athletes only competing at the Ayrshire cross-country championships last Saturday over a new course at Broomfield Playingfields in Cumnock.

However, the 12 members did well and managed an impressive haul of five medals.

Under 11 boy Rory Webster got the squad off to a good start, taking a bronze medal in 5 mins 02 secs for 1200m. In the same race, novice Josh Andrews finished ninth in his first ever cross-country race.

Finlay Rae took the gold comfortably in the under 13 boys race in 13.12 over a muddy 3000m course, with Kelvin Walker finishing ninth in 16.16.

The race of the day was the under 15 boys, when Seaforth training partners Mark Ferguson and Andrew Rae battled it out over 4200m.

Mark eased out Andrew over the last 200m in a tight race to win in 17.30, with Andrew just behind in 17.37.

Tom Andrews put in another gutsy performance to finish fifth in 18.23 to help Seaforth scoop gold in the team competition.

The under 17 boys competed over 6000m and a strong performance from Alex Oliver secured third place in 24.16.

There was also a much improved performance from Greg Templeton who was ninth in 26.17.

The under 13 girls race saw a more confident performance from Katie Sprang to finish sixth in 15.46 while Lauren Goldie, who was recovering from illness, ran bravely to finish eighth in 16.38.

Under 15 girl, Stephanie Dougan narrowly missed out on the medals to finish fourth in 15.14.

Seaforth look set to take a strong squad to East Kilbride in two weeks time for the West District Cross Country Championships.

Nov 15 2006: Seaforth are muddy marvels

AYR Seaforth athletes starred in the mud at the Kilmarnock Harriers cross country meeting at Dean Park on Sunday.

Although the course was a little easier this year with a couple of obstacles removed, it still proved very challenging considering the muddy conditions.

The weather was good with the sun even making an odd appearance. Seaforth had a good turnout with 18 runners competing in all but two of the age categories.

At under 11, Rory Webster and Verity McDonald completed the 1670m course in 6.07 minutes and 6.48 minutes respectively, finishing seventh and fourth in their races.

The under 13s saw a particularly strong turnout with five runners in the boys and three in the girls.

Findlay Rae completed the 3260m course in 11.50 mins coming home in fourth.

Steven McKenzie was 13th in 12.37. Ben and Angus Johnstone finished in 23rd and 25th with times of 13.10 and 13.12.

Kelvin Walker, in only his second cross country race, came home in 15.58 finishing 42nd.

Gemma McSheffrey was the first Seaforth girl back in fourth in a time of 13.54. Lauren Goldie was 24th in 15.00 while Katie Sprang was 27th in 15.27.

In the under 15 boys, Mark Ferguson ran a good race for the second week in a row finishing second in 11.06.

Andrew Rae was tenth in 11.40. Jonathon Dunn was 25th in a time of 13.07. For the girls, Stephanie Dougan came home 14th in 13.54.

In the under 17 girls, Melissa Hewitson finished 19th in 16.26.

For the senior men, Laurence Baker came home 21st, covering the 9760m course in 32.57. Connell Drummond was 25th in 34.01 closely followed by Kevan Fulton who was 26th in 34.08. The men were fifth team overall.

There is a break in the cross country fixtures this weekend before the Ayrshire championships at Broomfield in Cumnock on Saturday November 25.

For details of club activities, check out www.ayrseaforth.co.uk or email info@ayrseaforth.co.uk

If you are interested in taking up running, Seaforth are starting an introductory group for those who don’t feel ready to jump in at the deep end.

You can email road@ayrseaforth.co.uk or call Kevan on 07971918715 for more information.

Nov 8 2006, Seaforth rise to challenge

AYR Seaforth young athletes were in good form on Sunday at the annual Girvan Cross Country meeting, possibly one of the toughest courses in the winter calendar.

Under 11 girl Verity McDonald got the squad off to a strong start with second place over a 1000m course.

This was followed by under 11 boy, Rory Webster who also finished second.

The under 13 athletes raced over a 3000m course with Katie Sprang finishing fifth in the girls’ race and Kelvin Walker also fifth on his debut at cross-country.

The under 15 athletes had a tough 4000m course to contend with but Stephanie Dougan showed continued improvement to take a fine second place.

However, it was the under 15 boys who once again dominated, taking the the first three places in their race.

Mark Ferguson again showed his quality in comfortably winning the race but strong runs from Tom Andrews and Callum Aitkenhead gave them second and third places respectively.

There were two under 17 athletes from Seaforth. Melissa Hewitson returned from injury to take silver in the girls’ 6000m race while Greg Templeton finished eight in the boys’ race.

Two senior athletes made the trip with Connell Drummond and Kevan Fulton both running strongly to finish in the top half of the field.

Seaforth go to Kilmarnock on Sunday for the first of the West District cross country league matches.

Nov 5 2006, Girvan Open CC Races

Due to the Allan Scally Road Relay and Stranraer 10K Road Races on the Saturday, the turn out for Girvan Open CC Races was poor. However Ayr Seaforth had a good turn out of junior runners (Results are not posted yet, as Ayrshire Athletics page is down). These results will be posted as soon as there available.

In the senior run, Connell Drummond came in 5th place overall (2nd Senior Male) running 41:06. Kevan Fulton was not far behind coming in 7th Overall (42:06)

Oct 28 2006: National Cross Country Relays

Thank you for all the people who ran at Cumbernauld. For the seniors we were back with a full team and for a change and we also had a backup runner. Cross country times were Colin Soutar (15:47). Donny Campbell (17:02), Kevan Fulton (17:36) and Connell Drummond (17:31). Total time 1:07:56, 63 out of 94 Full teams.

Thanks also to all the other competitors who ran in the Junior teams. The young females, team "A" were 35th with individual times Lauren Goldie (12:50), Stephanie Dougan (12:13) and Heather Ridland (12:22), Total time 37:25. Running for Team "B" were Marie Hill (12:54) and Katie Sprang (13:51)

The Young Males, Team "A" came in a remarkable 14th of 67 full teams, The team were, Finlay Ray (10:30), Mark Ferguson (10:09) and Alex Oliver (9:48), Total time 30:27. Team "B" came in 38th, Individual times David Carter (11:07), Andrew Rae (10:18) and Greg Templeton (10:50), Total time 32:15. In Team "C", we had runners Angus Johnston (12:23), Ben Johnston (12:32) and Thomas Andrews (11:12) with a total time of 36:07.

Oct 25 2006: Seaforth make a flying start

AYR Seaforth’s young male athletes got their cross-country season off to a flying start with an excellent fourth place in the West District Cross Country relays at Beach Park, Irvine.

Finlay Rae gave the team a great start, finishing seventh in the under 13 leg covering the 2.5k course in 9 mins 28 secs.

Mark Ferguson ran a brilliant under 15 leg in 9.05 and handed over to under 17 athlete Alex Oliver, who produced an outstanding performance in 8.27 to bring the team home in fourth position from a total of 50 teams.

There were also some strong performances from the girls’ teams. The ‘A’ team finished 22nd from 48 teams: Katie Sprang 11.45, Stephanie Dougan 11.04 and Heather Ridland 10.18.

The ‘B’ team finished a creditable 33rd: Lauren Goldie 11.30, Marie Hill 11.53 and Gina Van Ulzen 11.49.

In the senior men’s race, Seaforth finished 32nd: Adam Mackie 15.17, Colin Soutar 13.42, Connell Drummond 15.21 and Kevan Fulton 15.11.

Last Saturday saw the young male athletes continue their rich vein of form at the Ayrshire cross-country relays over the same course at Irvine.

Finlay, Mark and Alex each recorded the fastest lap time in their respective age groups, which they dominated.

The most successful team were the under 15 boys who won the title comfortably. They were Andrew Rae 9.25, Tom Andrews 10.00 and Mark Ferguson 9.22. In the same race Hugh McQueen finished in 10.22.

There was also a good performance from the under 17 boys who finished third: Greg Templeton 9.43, Connor Bawbeer 10.15 and Alex Oliver 8.48.

The mid-term school holidays impacted on the teams and the under 13 boys only had two athletes available: Finlay Rae 9.50 and Blair Wilson 11.26.

In the girls’ races, nine-year-old Verity McDonald made an admirable debut in the under 11 age group with a time of 4.59 over a 1200m course and looks an exciting prospect for the future.

In the same race, sprinter Caitlin Gillon gave a gutsy performance to finish in 5.22.

The under 13 girls took silver with strong performances from Katie Sprang 11.48, Marie Hill 12.18 and Lauren Goldie 12.03. In the same race, Kendal Ross gave a determined effort in her first cross-country race to finish in 12.06 while Rosalind McDonald finished in 12.32.

Stephanie Dougan gave another plucky performance of 10.15 to help the under 15 girls take third. Gina Van Ulzen ran 12.07 and Kira Gracie finished in 11.16.

The senior athletes only had three available in Connell Drummond, Kevan Fulton and Adam Mackie. The senior race was won by Girvan AAC.

This weekend, the national cross country relays take place at Cumbernauld.

Oct 21 2006: Ayrshire AAA Cross Country Relay Championships

Thank you for all the people who ran the Senior Junior Men 4000m. Unfortunately we were one man short of a full team. The team came in 9th with a total time 61:25. Individual times were Connell Drummond (15:12), Kevan Fulton (15:09) Adam Mackie (15:27) and last leg Connell Drummond (15:37).

Thanks to all the other competitors who ran in the Junior teams. We hope to get these result on the webpage as soon as possible.

Oct 15 2006: West District Cross Country Relays

Thank you for all the people who ran the Senior Junior Men 4000m who came in 32nd with a cumulative time of 59:31. Individual times were Adam Mackie (15:17), Colin Soutar (13:42), Connell Drummond (15:21) and Kevan Fulton (15:11). Thanks also to all the other competitors who ran.

Click Here for all the "West District Cross Country Relays" Results

Oct 5 2006: Hugh is our top man say Seaforth

Stuart Benson, who hails from Troon but is now in the RAF in England, was runner-up. The 25-year-old is a quality sprinter and long and triple jumper.

Female athlete of the year is Claire Taylor who is the club’s top hurdler and sprinter in the U15 girls’ group.

Gwen McFarlane and Norma Bruce win 2 gold, 3 silver and 1 bronze medals at the British Masters Championships in Birmingham.

The 14-year-old from Sundrum was a close third in this year’s 75 metres hurdles at the national championships.

Runner-up was 13-year-old Nicole Adams from Ayr. A talented all rounder, she excels at hurdles, sprints, high jump and long jump.

The Simon Campbell Memorial Trophy for best achievement by an under 17 man, went to 15-year-old Alex Oliver from Coylton.

Alex is one of the top middle distance athletes in Ayrshire and won the Ayrshire county and Ayrshire schools 800 metres.

The Hazel McNee Trophy for best achievment by an under 17 woman was won by Paula Dalgleish from Troon.

The 16-year-old is the Scottish under 17 indoor high jump champion and was third in the Scottish outdoor high jump championships.

She has dominated the high jump since she was in the under 13 age group and has been a regular high scoring team member for the club.

The Ernest Thursby trophy for excellence in field events went to Gwen McFarlane from Ayr.

Gwen has won Scottish and British throws championships for many years. She has won three silver medals at the British Masters outdoor championships and four golds at the Scottish.

Gwen also won gold at the Scottish indoors with a new championship best shot putt throw of 9.38 metres.

The Paul McPate shields for best newcomers went to Mark Ferguson and Caitlin Gillon.

Mark, 14, from Troon, is a potential middle distance star. He was an outstanding winner of the under 15 boys 800 metres at the final open meeting at Dam Park in September.

His best is yet to come starting with the cross country season shortly.

Caitlin, 10, from Ayr, joined the club in January and was unbeaten in every 75 metres to 150 metres under 11 race she competed in.

Her highlight was winning the under 11 girls 75 metres and 150 metres and finishing second in the long jump at the Pitreavie Young Athletes Trophy meeting in September.

The Sean Carson Memorial Shield for excellence in under 13 to under 17 throws events went to Craig McCallum from Ayr.

The 12-year-old joined the club in July and quickly became Ayrshire champion in the under 13 boys javelin and shot putt while also taking second in the discus.

Special club awards (for Seaforth athletes in the top three at the national championships):

Male: masters: Bobby Stevenson (M50-55): Scottish indoor: 1st long jump 5.31; 3rd 400m in 56.56 secs; Scottish outdoor: 1st in 400m hurdles 61.84.

M45-50: David Phillips snr Scottish outdoor: 3rd in 100m 12.46 secs.

M40-45: Adam Mackie Scottish outdoor: 2nd discus 26.72; 3rd hammer 23.23; 3rd high jump 1.45.

Senior men: Ian Kennedy: Scottish indoor: 2nd 60m in 6.82 secs.

Under 13 boys: Sam Revie: Scottish indoor: 2nd 60m in 8.27 secs; 3rd in long jump in 4.16; Scottish outdoor: 3rd in 100m in 13.28 secs.

Females: masters: Gwen McFarlane (W50): British outdoor: 2nd hammer 30.08; 2nd shot putt 9.44; 2nd discus 24.33; Scottish indoor: 1st shot putt 9.38 (cbp); Scottish outdoor: 1st hammer 26.93; 1st discus 22.60; 1st shot 9.04; 1st javelin: 18.69.

Under 17 women: Paula Dalgleish: Scotish indoor: 1st high jump 1.60; Scottish outdoor: 3rd in high jump 1.55.

Under 15 girls: Claire Taylor: Scottish outdoor: 3rd 75m hurdles 11.94.

Relays: winners of the Scottish 4 x 100m: Ian Kennedy, Stuart Benson, Scott Keenan and Neil Burnside.

Winners of 4 x 400m: Colin Garrett, Craig Hutton, Scott Keenan and Neil Burnside.

Trophies and awards will be presented at the Horizon Hotel, Ayr, on Saturday November 18.

Oct 5 2006: Bill runs off with top award

LONG serving Bill Beattie has run up a top award with Ayr Seaforth Athletic Club.

Bill has received the Andy Smith Cup for special contribution.

He has been an active member for more than 25 years holding posts such as president, sprints coach, graded timekeeper, auditor and photographer.

For 15 years, Bill was manager to a successful senior/junior men’s team. A highlight came five years ago when the men’s team were runners-up in the prestigious British League plate final behind winners Bolton United Harriers.

Bill has also compiled a superb graphic record of the club’s recent history.

Sep 6 2006:  Seaforth titles go to the wire

ONLY three points separated the top four athletes after seven events as Ayr Seaforth members fought for the senior and junior men’s championship.

David Phillips took the title with 33 points, one ahead of runner-up Hugh Smith. Third was Frazer Redmond (31), fourth was Alastair Morton (30) while fifth was Craig Hutton (21).

There were double wins for Alastair Morton (100m: 11.7 secs; 400m: 52.5 secs); David Phillips (long jump: 5.52; high jump: 1.70); Hugh Smith (shot putt: 10.30; javelin: 37.69).

Alex Oliver won the under 17 men’s title with 49 points from Greg Templeton (35). Alex won all seven events including 100m (13.0 secs), 400m (57.6) and 800m (2.10.2).

Under 15 boys: Stuart Morrison 39 points; Conor Rennie 30; Mark Ferguson 28; Hugh McQueen 18; Johnny Thompson 14; Andrew Rae 11; Tom Andrews 6; Calum Aitkenhead 5; Aaron Coulter 2.

Morrison won the long jump (4.82), javelin (29.16), high jump (1.55) and 100m (13.2). Ferguson took the 400m (60.5), 800m (2.23.5). Rennie won the shot putt (8.93).

Under 13 boys: Sam Revie 43 points; David Carter 26; Angus Johnston 17; Ben Johnston 16; Craig McCallum 14; Angus Arnold 12; Connor George 11; Scott Wilson 5; James Gaffney 5; Blair Wilson 5.

There were four wins for Sam Revie in 100m (13.9), 300m (48.8), long jump (4.05) and high jump (1.30). David Carter won the 800m (2.36.7) while Craig McCallum took the javelin (24.26) and shot putt (6.81).

Under 11 boys: Rory Webster 33 points; Jonathon Wrighton 26; Ben Steven 21. Rory had wins in the 200m (33.8), 600m (2.05.2), long jump (3.48) and shot putt (5.42). Jonathon took the 80m in 12.7 secs.

Senior/junior women: Elaine Montgomerie 43 points; Leonie Dunlop 41. Elaine had wins in the 100m (14.2), 400m (63.5) and 800m (2.57.4). Leonie had wins in the long jump (4.69), javelin (14.86) and high jump (1.45).

Under 17 women: Stephanie McGarrity 43 points; Cheryl Gibson 41. Stephanie had wins in the shot putt (6.19), high jump (1.45) and javelin (15.85). Cheryl had wins in the 100m (14.1), 300m (47.2) and long jump (4.30).

Under 15 girls: Claire Taylor 45 points; Rebekah Towle 32; Jennifer Park 14½; Kelly Wilson 13½; Christy McKinnon 13½; Nicola Gibson 11; Rachael Hunter 9; Stephanie Dougan 8½; Kerry Leith 7.

Claire had wins in the 100m (14.1), 300m (44.8), 800m (2.51.1), javelin (16.78) and shot putt (7.02). Rebekah had wins in the long jump (4.50) and high jump (1.45).

Under 13 girls: Rachel Whittle 42 points; Katie Sprang 27; Jemma McSheffery 26; Nicole Adams 24; Hazel Jamieson 20; Lauren Goldie 7; Rebecca McVie 4; Rosalind McDonald 3; Marie Hill 1.

Rachel had wins in the 100m (15.1), 300m (48.9), long jump (4.12), shot putt (7.00) and high jump (1.41). Jemma was first equal in the 300m (48.9) and first in the 800m (2.49.7).

Katie won the javelin (13.81) and was second in the 800m (2.49.9). Hazel was second in the high jump (1.25) while Nicole was second in the long jump (4.09).

Under 11 girls: Caitlin Gillon 33 points; Carolyn Harvey 22; Alice Arnold 22. Caitlin won the 80m (13.0), 200m (32.1), 600m (2.15.0) and shot putt (4.45). Alice won the long jump (3.37) while Carolyn was second in the 80m (13.2) and 200m (33.7).

Fixtures: Wednesday September 6: Ayrshire Harrier Clubs Association open competition for all age groups at Dam Park, 7pm; Sunday September 10: young athletes trophy meeting at Pitreavie.

Aug 30 2006: Seaforth double up for relay gold

AYR Seaforth won double gold at the national relay championships at Grangemouth last weekend.

Ian Kennedy, Scott Keenan, Neil Burnside and Stuart Benson won the 4 x 100 metres in 42.15 secs, pipping Pitreavie (43.32) and Law & District (44.05).

Colin Garrett, Craig Hutton, Scott Keenan and Neil Burnside won the 4 x 400 metres in 3.22.35.

Second was Pitreavie (3.23.63) while third was Shettleston (3.27.1).

Seaforth athletes also won medals in the younger age group championships with competition also coming from England and Ireland.

U17 women: Kerry Steel (Ayr and City of Glasgow): 2nd in long jump (5.44), 2nd in triple jump (11.27); Paula Dalgleish: 3rd in high jump (1.55).

Under 15 girls: Claire Taylor: 3rd in 75m hurdles (11.94 pb).

Under 13 girls: Sam Revie: 3rd in 100m (13.28).

Other results: U17 men: Alex Oliver: 4th in 800m heat (2.09.47); U17 women: Cheryl Gibson: 6th in 300m heat (48.04); 6th in 100m heat (14.9); 7th in 200m heat; long jump: 4.31; U15 girls: Kerry Leith: 8th in 100m heat (14.69 pb); 7th in 200m heat; Jennifer Park: 4th in 200m heat (29.0).

Under 13 girls: Rachel Whittle: 5th in high jump (1.30); 5th in 70m hurdles 13.02, heat 12.58); 5th in 200m heat (30.03).

Nicole Adams: 4th in 70m hurdles final (11.89 pb); 5th in long jump (4.08); high jump 1.20m; Katie Sprang: 7th in 800m heat (2.49.29).

Under 13 boys: Sam Revie: long jump (3.90).

Fixtures: Seaforth club championships take place on Tuesday and Thursday this week at Dam Park from 7.15pm.

Wednesday September 6: Ayrshire Harrier Clubs Assocaition open competition from 7pm. Track and field events for all age groups.

Aug 23 2006: Seaforth men take a leap

AYR Seaforth have sealed promotion to Division One of the Scottish Men’s League after finishing second in the final meeting at Wishaw on Sunday.

After four matches, Giffnock North won with 43 points, two ahead of Seaforth but both step up.

Sunday’s points: Giffnock North 520; Seaforth 492; Law & District 352; Falkirk Victoria 337; Victoria Park 314; Lasswade 254; Aberdeen 202; Dunfermline & West Fife 152.

Results: 100m: 1. Ian Kennedy 11.3; 2. Alistair Morton (guest) 11.9; ‘B’: 2. Scott Kennedy 11.5; 200m: 1. Ian Kennedy 23.1; ‘B’: 2. Alistair Morton 24.3; 400m: 3. Neil Burnside 51.4; ‘B’: 1. Scott Keenan 50.5; 800m: 6. Colin Garrett 2.02.9; ‘B’: 3. Craig Hutton 2.02.2; 1500m: 2. Paul Rogers 4.14.1; ‘B’: 1. Colin Garrett 4.22.1; 3000m steeplechase: 5. Craig Hutton 12.00.4; ‘B’: 3, Adam Mackie 12.26.3; 5000m: 5. Francis Napier 16.42.4; ‘B’: 2, Alex Allardyce 17.21.9; 110m hurdles: 2. Hugh Smith 18.3; ‘B’: 1. Frazer Redmond 18.5; 400m hurdles: 1. Neil Burnside 61.5; ‘B’: 1. Frazer Redmond 62.9; 4 x 100m: 1. I. Kennedy, N. Burnside, A. Morton, S. Keenan; 4 x 400m: 2. N. Burnside, C. Hutton, H. Smith, S. Keenan.

Triple jump: 5. Ian Kennedy 11.65; ‘B’: 3. Neil Burnside 10.89; high jump: 4. Frazer Redmond 1.70; ‘B’: 3. David Phillips 1.60; pole vault: 4. Hugh Smith 2.70; discus: 5. Hugh Smith 29.10; ‘B’: 3. Grant Mathieson 28.47; javelin: 4. Grant Mathieson 37.45; ‘B’: 3. Hugh Smith 35.46; hammer: 5. Adam Mackie 25.46; ‘B’: 3. Hugh Smith 22.86.

Meanwhile, Seaforth females starred as Team West finished second at Grangemouth on Sunday and were overall league winners.

Seniors: Gwen McFarlane: hammer 21.85; javelin 18.85; discus 24.01; Elaine Montgomerie: long jump 4.37.

U17: Paula Dalgleish: high jump 1.55, long jump 4.12, 100m 14.36.

U15: Claire Taylor: 75m hurdles 12.36, 200m 28.04; Gail Price: 75m hurdles 13.94; Rebekah Towle: long jump 4m 30; 200m 28.11.

U13: Nicole Adams: long jump 4.04, 200m 31.32.

Nicole Adams, Claire Taylor and Rebekah Towle all ran in relays.

Sunday’s points: Edinburgh Southern Harriers 523; Team West 450; Forth Valley 424. Subject to scrutiny, Team West are the overall winners of the league with Edinburgh Southern second.

Fixtures: Bank of Scotland Scottish track and field championships at Grangemouth, U13 and U17 on Saturday; U15 and U17 on Sunday. Seaforth will also compete in the Scottish senior relay 4 x 100 and 4 x 400 championships.

Seaforth hold their track and field championships at Dam Park on Tuesday and Thursday (August 29 and 31) at 7.15pm.

Aug 9 2006: Seaforth stave off threat of the drop

AYR Seaforth have beaten the drop from Division One of the Central and South of Scotland League Division One.

They finished fifth in the final meeting at Grangemouth on Sunday and fifth overall after three matches.

Sunday’s points: Giffnock North 662; Airdrie Harriers 627½; City of Edinburgh 623½; Whitemoss 598; Ayr Seaforth 547½ (females 256½, males 291); Kilbarchan 532½; Shettleston 434; Kirkintilloch Olympians 163.

Seaforth thank all athletes involved and team managers Charlie Montgomerie and Ian Hutton.

Results: U11 boys: long jump: 5. Jonathan Wrighton 3.34; ‘B’: 8. Sean Hainey 2.85; 80m: 7. Jonathan Wrighton 12.5; ‘B’: 5. Ben Steven 13.0; 800m: 5. Rory Webster 2.44.9; ‘B’: 7. Sean Hainey 3.10.1; 4 x 400m: 4. Sean Hainey, Ben Steven, Rory Webster, Jonathan Wrighton.

U13 boys: 100m: Angus Arnold (no time); ‘B’: 7. Scott Currie 16.6; 200m: 7. Angus Arnold 31.5; ‘B’: 7. Joshua Dunlop 32.8; 800m: 3. Finlay Rae 2.34; ‘B’: 6. Joshua Dunlop 2.49.2; shot putt: 4. Craig McCallum 6.87; ‘B’: 7. Joshua Dunlop 4.01; javelin: 6. Craig McCallum 18.11; ‘B’: 4. Finlay Rae 14.31; high jump: 4. Angus Arnold 1.15; ‘B’: 1. Finlay Rae 1.15; 4 x 100m: 5. Joshua Dunlop, Scott Currie, Finlay Rae, Angus Arnold.

U15 boys: 100m: 3. Stuart Currie 12.4; ‘B’: 5. Calum McKay 14.3; 200m: 4. Stuart Currie 25.6; ‘B’: 6. Aaron Coulter 31.4; 400m: 5. Stuart Morrison 62.3 ‘B’: 6. Andrew Rae 70.1; 800m: 6. Andrew Rae 2.31.3; ‘B’: 6. Aaron Coulter 2.55.3; long jump: 3. Stuart Currie 5.20; ‘B’: 6. Aaron Coulter 3.58; high jump: 2. Stuart Morrison 1.55 (pb); ‘B’: 1. Calum McKay 1.50; javelin: 1. Stuart Morrison 27.43 (pb); ‘B’: 1. Calum McKay 26.72.

U17 men: 400m: 4. Alex Oliver 56.2; ‘B’: 4. Greg Templeton 65.0; 800m: 3. Alex Oliver 2.08.8; ‘B’: 4. Greg Templeton 2.23.9.

Senior men: 100m: 1. Ian Kennedy 11.0; ‘B’: 1. Scott Keenan 11.5; 200m: 1. Scott Keenan 22.7; ‘B’: 1. Neil Burnside 22.7; 400m: 1. Neil Burnside 50.2; ‘B’: 2. Frazer Redmond 53.4; 800m: 3. Neil Burnside 2.03.7; ‘B’: 2. Craig Hutton 2.04.2; 3000m: Calum Webster 10.26.6; ‘B’: Ryan Templeton 11.23.7; hammer: 5. Hugh Smith 16.85; javelin: 2. Grant Mathieson 37.67; ‘B’: 1. Hugh Smith 35.72 (pb); shot putt: 1. Hugh Smith 10.58 (pb); ‘B’: 2. Grant Mathieson 8.70; high jump: 2. Frazer Redmond 1.75; ‘B’: 1. Hugh Smith 1.65; 4 x 100m: 1. Ian Kennedy, Frazer Redmond, Hugh Smith, Neil Burnside.

Masters (40 or over): 3000m: Laurence Baker 10.38.0; 100m: 6. Alan Sprang 14.6; ‘B’: 4. Calum Webster 14.3; 800m: 3. Calum Webster 2.22.1; ‘B’: 2. Alan Sprang 2.30.1.

U11 girls: long jump: 1. Caitlin Gillon 3.41; ‘B’: 3. Carolyn Harvey 2.77; 80m: 1. Caitlin Gillon 11.9; ‘B’; 3. Alice Arnold 12.9; 4 x 100m: 2. Dana Izat, Carolyn Harvey, Alice Arnold, Caitlin Gillon.

U13 girls: 100m: 6. Toni Gibson 15.3; ‘B’: 3. Lauren Goldie 15.9; 200m: 2. Rachel Whittle 29.0; ‘B’: 1. Nicole Adams 30.5; 800m: 4. Katy Sprang (no time); ‘B’: 4. Lauren Goldie (no time); javelin: 6. Katy Sprang 10.19; ‘B’: 3. Rachel Whittle 8.56; shot putt: 6. Rachel Whittle 6.55; ‘B’: 4. Katy Sprang 5.19; long jump: 2. Nicole Adams 4.04; ‘B’: 3. Toni Gibson 3.41; 4 x 100m: 3. Nicole Adams, Lauren Goldie, Toni Gibson, Rachel Whittle.

U15 girls: 100m: 5. Jennifer Park 13.7; ‘B’: 6. Kerry Leith 14.9 (pb); 200m: 5. Jennifer Park 29.0; ‘B’: 6. Gail Price 31.7; 800m: 1. Sarag Archibald 2.25.0; long jump: 5. Kerry Leith 3.90 (pb); ‘B’: 3. Gail Price 3.88; shot putt: 5. Kelly Wilson 7.00; ‘B’: 5. Shona Howie 5.77; 4 x 100m: 5. Lauren McTrusty, Kerry Leith, Gail Price, Jennifer Park.

U17 women: 100m: 5. Stephanie McGarrity 14.3; ‘B’: 5. Melissa Hewitson 14.8; 200m: 4. Paula Dalgleish 28.8; ‘B’: 5. Melissa Hewitson 30.08; high jump: 1. Paula Dalgleish 1.56; shot putt: 4. Paula Dalgleish 6.67; ‘B’: 3. Melissa Hewitson 4.50; discus: 5. Stephanie McGarrity 15.23.

Senior women: Elaine Montgomerie: 3rd in 100m (13.7), 3rd in 200m (28.3); 3rd in high jump (1.25), 2nd in triple jump (9.09), 5th in 800m (no time); Gwen McFarlane: 2nd in hammer (22.17), 1st in discus (24.05); Rhona Rae: 4th in ‘B’; discus 13.45; 4 x 100m: 4. Diana Cairney, Elaine Montgomerie, Helen Lynn, Dawn Whittle.

Masters: 100m: 1. Dawn Whittle 13.8; ‘B’: 1. Helen Lynn 16.0; 800m: 2. Dawn Whittle (no time); ‘B’: 1. Rhona Rae (no time).

Jul 19 2006: Big race agony robs Seaforth

AYR Seaforth were robbed of victory in the last event at Grangemouth on Sunday.

Competing in the third match of the Scottish League for senior and junior men, Seaforth were set for pole spot going into the 4x400 metres relay.

But an unfortunate and marginal fault on a relay changeover caused the winning Seaforth team to be disqualified.

The Ayr club had to concede overall victory on the day to their nearest competitors, Giffnock North AC.

However, Seaforth are still in second place after three league matches and are still strong contenders for promotion to Division One.

The Division Two championship will be decided at the final league match at Wishaw on August 20.

Sunday’s points: Giffnock North 475; Ayr Seaforth 456; Law & District 325; Falkirk Victoria Harriers 303; Victoria Park 247; Highland 236; Aberdeen 220; Dunfermline & West Fife 192; Lasswade 170; Clydesdale 98.

Giffnock lead with 32 league points, one ahead of Seaforth.

Results: 100m: 4. Stuart Benson 11.37; guest: 1. Alastair Morton 11.69; ‘B’: 1. Scott Keenan 11.35; 200m: 2. Scott Keenan 23.11; ‘B’: 1. Thomas McFarlane 22.93; 400m: 1. Neil Burnside 50.23; ‘B’: 1. Thomas McFarlane 51.42; 800m: 2. Colin Garrett 1.56.21; ‘B’: 3. Craig Hutton 2.02.65; 1500m: 4. Paul Rogers 4.12.7; ‘B’: 2. Colin Garrett 4.18.4; 5000m: 4. Alex Allardyce 17.31.35; ‘B’: 2. Francis Napier 17.31.64; 110m hurdles: 2. Hugh Smith 18.14; ‘B’: 1. Stuart Benson 18.61; 400m hurdles: 2. Neil Burnside 56.72; ‘B’: 3. Adam Mackie 67.59.

4 x 100m: 1. Ian Kennedy, Stuart Benson, Alastair Morton, Neil Burnside 46.14; 4 x 400m: 1. (disqualified, outside lane): Colin Garrett, Scott Keenan, Craig Hutton, Neil Burnside.

Long jump: 1. Stuart Benson 6.80; ‘B’: 1. Ian Kennedy 6.10; triple jump: 6. Hugh Smith 10.91; ‘B’: 4. Alastair Morton 8.39; high jump: 2. Stuart Benson 1.80; ‘B’: 2. Hugh Smith 1.60; shot putt: 4. Hugh Smith 10.36; ‘B’: 4. Adam Mackie 8.34; discus: 5. Hugh Smith 28.92; ‘B’: 3. Adam Mackie 23.40; javelin: 5. Hugh Smith 33.67; ‘B’: 5. Adam Mackie 30.95.

The next major local athletics event is the Ayrshire Track and Field Championships on Sunday July 30 at Dam Park.

Open to all age groups, under 11 to seniors, entries are accepted on the day.

Jul 5 2006: By thunder! it’s Seaforth

AYR Seaforth faced thunder and lightning at the third and final meeting of the Scottish Young Athletes League at Wishaw on Sunday.

The heavy rain put a real dampner on many events, causing delays and problems with results.

A depleted Seaforth were hit by lack of competitors due to holidays. The girls finished third equal with the boys sharing fifth spot.

Girls team: City of Glasgow 349 points; Pitreavie 319; Seaforth 186; Dunfermline & West Fife 186; Law & District 161; West Dumbartonshire 144; Irvine 69.

Boys team: Shettleston 434; Pitreavie 301; Law & District 244; Clydesdale 234; Seaforth 163, Dunfermline 163; Irvine 130.

Results: U13 girls: 75m: 4. N. Adams 11.9; ‘B’: 4. L. Clark 12.0; 150m: 6. J. McShefferey; ‘B’: 6. L. Clark; 800m: 2. J. McShefferey 2.44.2; 1200m: 3. L. Goldie 4.35.0; 70m hurdles: 3. N. Adams 14.1; long jump: 1. N. Adams 4.19 (pb); ‘B’: 5. L. Goldie 3.09; 4 x 100m: 4. N. Adams, L. Clark, L. Goldie, J. McShefferey 64.0.

U15 girls: 100m: 3. C. Taylor 13.8; ‘B’: 4. N. Gibson 14.4; 200m: 3. R. Towle 28.0; ‘B’: K. Leith no result available; 800m: 2. S. Archibald; 75m hurdles: 2. C. Taylor 12.3; long jump: 3. R. Towle 4.51; high jump: 2. R. Towle 1.30; ‘B’: 2. C. Taylor 1.20; 4 x 100m: 5. N. Gibson, R. Towle, K. Leith, C. Taylor 57.4.

U17 women: 100m: 3. C. Gibson 13.8; ‘B’: 2. S. McGarrity 14.4; 200m: 3. C. Gibson 28.8; 300m: 6. M. Hewitson 48.7; long jump: 3. C. Gibson 4.29; ‘B’: 3. M. Hewitson 2.87; high jump: 3. S. McGarrity 1.35.

Fixtures: Wednesday July 5: Grangemouth open graded meeting at 6.45pm.

Saturday and Sunday July 8 and 9: British Masters/Vets Championships at Birmingham.

Wednesday July 12: Glasgow City Council open graded meeting at Scotstoun at 2pm.

Jun 28 2006: Seaforth are looking good to step up

AYR Seaforth senior men shrugged off the absence of several members to win the second match of the Scottish League Division Two at Pitreavie on Sunday.

With a full team for the final fixtures on July 16 and August 20, confidence is growing for promotion and a return to Division One.

Sunday’s points (points after two matches in brackets): Seaforth 432 (21); Giffnock North 408 (21); Law & District 369 (18); Victoria Park 363 (13); Highland 256 (7); Dunfermline and West Fife 220 (12); Lasswade 196 (12); Falkirk Victoria 189 (11); Clydesdale 126 (4); Aberdeen 0 (4).

Results: 100m: 1. Stuart Benson 11.0; ‘B’: 1. Colin Garrett 11.7 (pb); 200m: 1> Ian Kennedy 22.5; ‘B’: 1. Thomas McFarlane 22.8; 400m: 2> Neil Burnside 50.6; ‘B’: 3. Craig Hutton 54.1; 800m: 3. Colin Garrett 1.58.1; ‘B’: 2. Craig Hutton 2.03.0; 1500m: 4. Colin Garrett 4.20.3; ‘B’: 2. Paul Rogers 4.05.1.

5000m: 7. Francis Napier 17.06.4; ‘B’: Paul Rogers; 110m hurdles: 3. Stuart Benson 19.7; ‘B’: 1. Adam Mackie 20.2; 400m hurdles: 3. Neil Burnside 58.2; ‘B’: 3. Adam Mackie 70.9.

4 x 100m: 1. T. McFarlane, I. Kennedy, N. Burnside, S. Benson 43.5; 4 x 400m: 1. C. Garrett, C. Hutton, T. McFarlane, N. Burnside 3.33.0.

Long jump: 2. Ian Kennedy 6.48; ‘B’: 1. Thomas McFarlane 6.30; triple jump: 1. Stuart Benson 13.29; ‘B’: 1. Thomas McFarlane 12.06; shot putt: 5. Stuart Benson 10.10 (pb); ‘B’: 5. Adam Mackie 8.03; discus: 4. Stuart Benson 25.76; ‘B’: 2. Adam Mackie 23.86; hammer: 7. Adam Mackie 20.76; ‘B’: 3. Thomas McFarlane 12.28.

Fixtures: Seaforth boys and girls (U13, U15 and U17) travel to Wishaw on Sunday for the Scottish Young Athletes League.

Jun 7 2006: Seaforth make big strides

AYR Seaforth male and female athletes turned in a super display to finish second overall in the second match of the Central and South of Scotland League Division One at Scotstoun on Sunday.

There were many personal bests and a repeat in match three next month will secure the club’s place in the top flight.

Sunday’s points: Giffnock North 713, Seaforth 613½, Whitemoss 608, Kilbarchan 592, City of Edinburgh 589, Shettleston 488½, Airdrie 433½, Kirkintilloch Olympians 260½.

Results: U11 boys: 80m: 5. Jonathan Wrighton 12.3 (pb); 800m: 4. Rory Webster 2.49.7 (pb).

U13 boys: javelin: 3. Finlay Rae 19.32; ‘B’: 5. James Gaffney 10.97; high jump: 1. Lewis Cater 1.40; ‘B’: 2. Finlay Rae 1.15; 75m hurdles: 5. Lewis Cater 15.9; ‘B’: 3. Connor George 16.5; 200m: 2. Sam Revie 27.8 (pb); ‘B’: 4. Connor George 30.5; long jump: 4. Angus Arnold 3.99 (pb); ‘B’: 3. Sam Revie 3.94; 1500m: 7. Grant Ward 5.43.2; 4 x 100m: 5. C. George, G. Ward, A. Arnold, S. Revie.

U15 boys: high jump: 1. Aaron Gibson 1.60; ‘B’: 1. Calum McKay 1.45; long jump: 2. Stuart Currie 4.85; shot putt: 4. Connor Rennie 7.94; ‘B’: 4. Calum McKay 7.82 (pb); 80m hurdles: 3. Aaron Gibson 13.1; ‘B’: 1. Stuart Morrison 15.0; 200m: 1. Stuart Currie 24.5 (pb); ‘B’: 2. Murray Beckwith 25.9 (pb); discus: 4. Connor Rennie 19.18; ‘B’: 2. Calum McKay 19.09 (pb); 1500m: 3. Mark Ferguson 4.38.2 (pb); ‘B’: 4. Andrew Rae 5.03.3; 4 x 100m: 2. M. Beckwith, A. Gibson, C. Rennie, S. Currie.

U17 men: 100m hurdles: 3. Aaron Kyle 16.8; shot putt: 7. Alex Oliver 6.93; ‘B’: 8. Greg Templeton 4.38; 1500m: 5. Alex Oliver 4.25.5 (pb); ‘B’: 4. Greg Templeton 5.04.3.

Senior men: pole vault: 3. Hugh Smith 2.60; long jump: 1. Thomas McFarlane 6.59 (pb); ‘B’: 1. Fraser Redmond 5.71; high jump: 3. Fraser Redmond 1.80; ‘B’: 2. Thomas McFarlane 1.60; 110m hurdles: 3. Hugh Currie 17.8; ‘B’: 2. Adam Mackie 20.3; discus: 1. Hugh Smith 28.90; ‘B’: 1. Grant Mathieson 28.08; 200m: 2. Scott Keenan 22.6; ‘B’: 2. Davis Ross Hunt 23.2; javelin: 2. Grant Mathieson 37.70; ‘B’: 2. Hugh Smith 32.71; 1500m: 3. Paul Rogers 4.12.8; ‘B’: 2. Craig Hutton 4.26.0; 4 x 100m: 1. F. Redmond, T. McFarlane, S. Keenan, Neil Burnside.

Masters/vets: 200m: 2. David Phillips 25.7; ‘B’: 2. Bobby Stevenson 26.2; 1500m: 6. Alan Sprang 5.34.7; ‘B’: 4. David Rae 6.17.9.

U11 girls: 80m: 1. Caitlin Gillon 11.6 (pb); ‘B’: 4. Alice Arnold 13.1 (pb); long jump: 1. Caitlin Gillon 3.73; ‘B’: 4. Alice Arnold 2.88; 4 x 100m: 2. Dana Izat, A. Arnold, Carolin Harley, C. Gillon.

U13 girls: 70m hurdles: 3. Nicole Adams 14.0; 200m: 5. Nicole Adams 30.7; ‘B’: 4. Lauren Clark 31.7; shot putt: 7. Lauren Clark 4.29; ‘B’: 7. Toni Gibson 4.25; 800m: 5. Katy Sprang 2.47.3; ‘B’: 5. Lauren Clark 2.59.9; high jump: 1. Nicole Adams 1.35 (pb); ‘B’: 1. Hazel Jamieson 1.39 (pb); 4 x 100m: 4. N. Adams, H. Jamieson, L. Clark, T. Gibson.

U15 girls: shot putt: 6. Shona Howie 6.13; ‘B’: 4. Nicola Gibson 5.91; 75m hurdles: 2. Claire Taylor 12.6; ‘B’: 1. Gail Price 13.9 (pb); 200m: 2. Claire Taylor 27.5; ‘B’: 1. Rebecka Towle 28.2; javelin: 5. Jennifer Park 12.77; ‘B’: 3. Gail Price 11.60; high jump: 2. Rebecka Towle 1.40; ‘B’: 1. Claire Taylor 1.35; discus: 6. Jennifer Park 13.3; ‘B’: 3. Nicola Gibson 11.82; 1500m: 2. Sara Archibald; ‘B’: 2. Gina Van Ulzen; 4 x 100m: 5. N. Gibson, R. Towle, J. Park, C. Taylor.

U17 women: 200m: 5. Paula Dalgleish 28.6; ‘B’: 1. Kerry Steel 27.1; shot putt: 5. Paula Dalgleish 6.49; ‘B’: 1. Kerry Steel 6.48; 1500m: 8. Melissa Hewitson 7.01.6; 4 x 100m: 3. M. Hewitson, P. Dalgleish, C. Gibson, K. Steel.

Senior women: discus: 2. Gwen McFarlane 20.05; ‘B’: 1. Norma Bruce 19.89; shot putt: 2. Gwen McFarlane 7.77; ‘B’: 3. Elaine Montgomerie 5.74; 3000m: 5. Agnes Heriaud 11.57.4; 80m hurdles: 1. Leonie Dunlop 15.7; 200m: 4. Elaine Montgomerie 28.4; ‘B’: 4. Cheryl Gibson 28.4; javelin: 2. Norma Bruce 26.04; ‘B’: 3. Leonie Dunlop 9.94; 1500m: 4. Agnes Heriaud; ‘B’: 3. Christina Whitelaw; 4 x 400m: 4. L. Dunlop, C. Whitelaw, E. Montgomerie, A. Heriaud.

Masters/vet women: 3000m: 2. Rhona Rae 15.38.3; 200m: 4. Helen Lynn 36.6; 800m: 4. Rhona Rae 3.37.4.

Fixtures: Wednesday June 7: Ayrshire secondary schools track and field championships at Dam Park, 11am start. Friday and Saturday: Scottish schools track and field championships at Grangemouth.

Wednesday June 14: Ayrshire Harrier Clubs’ Association open meeting at Dam Park, 7pm.

May 31 2006: Ayr club run into fourth

AYR Seaforth boys and girls team finished fourth overall in the second match of the Scottish Young Athletes League at Scotstoun on Sunday.

The U13 and U15 girls teams performed well but with no U17 competitors, the final position was disappointing.

The boys also suffered with only two competitors at U17 age group.

Points: Kilbarchan 323, Pitreavie 320, Falkirk Victoria 287, Seaforth 173½, West Dumbarton 159, Kirkintilloch 136, Motherwell 117.

Results: U13 girls: 75m: 4. R. Whittle 10.7; ‘B’: 5. T. Gibson 11.1; 150m: 4. T. Gibson 22.2; ‘B’: 5. J. McShefferey 23.3; 800m: 4. K. Sprang 2.46.2; ‘B’: 2. J. McShefferey 2.50.0; 70m hurdles: 1. R. Whittle 13.1; ‘B’: 1. N. Adams 13.5; long jump: 2. N. Adams 4.00; ‘B’: 3. T. Gibson 3.64; high jump: 2. H. Jamieson 1.25; ‘B’: 2. R. Whittle 1.20; 4 x 100m: 4. N. Adams, T. Gibson, J. McShefferey, R. Whittle 61.1.

U13 boys: 100m: 5. A. Arnold 14.2; ‘B’: 4. M. McManus 15.8; 200m: 6. C. George 31.1; ‘B’: 4. Scott Currie 32.6; 75m hurdles: 2. L. Cater 15.9; 800m: 5. C. George 2.46.1; ‘B’: 5. Scott Currie 2.59.6; 1500m: 1. F. Rae 5.21.3; shot putt: 3. J. Gaffney 6.46; ‘B’: 2. F. Rae 5.09; long jump: 4. Arnold 3.82; ‘B’: 2. L. Cater 3.75; 4 x 100m: 4. C. George, M. McManus, S. Currie, A. Arnold 62.2.

U15 boys: 100m: 2. Stuart Currie 12.1; ‘B’: 1. M. Beckwith 12.8; 200m: 2. Stuart Currie 24.6; ‘B’: 1. M. Beckwith 26.1; 400m: 5. C. Aitkenhead 70.2; ‘B’: 5. J. Thomson 72.4; 800m: 5. C. Aitkenhead 2.35.0; 1500m: 2. M. Ferguson 4.53.8; ‘B’: 2. A. Rae 5.10.1; 80m hurdles: 3. C. Rennie 16.2; ‘B’: 4. J. Thomson 18.9; shot putt: 3. C. Rennie 8.06; ‘B’: 4. C. McKay 7.36; long jump: 5. J. Thomson 3.89; ‘B’: 4. A. Rae 3.71; javelin: 3. C. Rennie 26.34; ‘B’: 2. C. McKay 24.54; 4 x 400m: 5. A. Rae, M. Beckwith, M. Ferguson, J. Thomson.

Fixtures: Sunday: Seaforth head to the second match of the Central & South of Scotland League Division One at Scotstoun.

May 24 2006: Gwen’s gold four show

AYR Seaforth struck gold at the Scottish Masters Track and Field Championships at Scotstoun on Saturday.

Gwen McFarlane won four golds in the W50 age group - discus (22.60m), hammer (26.93), shot putt (9.04) and javelin (18.69).

Norma Bruce, competing for Pitreavie, won gold in the W40 javelin in 27.06.

Bobby Stevenson won the 400 metres hurdles (M50) in 61.84 secs.

Adam Mackie, competing in his first masters, was second in the M40 discus in 26.72, third in the hammer (23.23), third equal in the high jump (1.45) and fifth in the 800m (2.21.32).

Bronze went to David Phillips in the M45 100 metres (12.46). He was fourth in the 200m (26.29).

The junior combined events championships took place on Sunday when under 13 girl Rachael Whittle was fifth overall from nine competitiors with a total of 1926 points.

She was third in the high jump (1.26 pb), third in the 70m hurdles (13.34 pb), fifth in long jump (3.98 pb), sixth in shot putt (6.30), fifth in 800m (2 mins 45 secs pb).

Fixtures: the Scottish young athletes league continues at Scotstoun on Sunday.

May 17 2006: Kerry’s all gold at the Wests

AYR athletes scooped medals at the West District Track and Field Championships at Meadowbank.

Kerry Steel, competing for City of Glasgow, won the U17 women’s long jump with 5.14 metres and the triple jump with 10.79 metres.

Ayr Seaforth’s Paula Dalgleish took the under 17 women’s high jump with 1.55 metres while clubmate Rachael Whittle was second in the under 13 girls’ shot putt with 6.45 metres.

Ian Kennedy, running for Shaftesbury Harriers, was third in the senior men’s 100 metres in 11.08 secs.

Other Seaforth results: senior men: Scott Keenan, 3rd in 200m heat 23.10; senior women: Norma Bruce (Pitreavie) 6th in javelin, 29.26.

U17 men: Alex Oliver, 7th in 800m, 2.13.97; U17 women: Cheryl Gibson, 8th in 200m, 29.03; 6th in 300m, 46.84; 4th in long jump, 4.10; Amanda Conway, 2nd in 80m hurdles heat in 14.32 (injured in heat, did not compete in final).

U15 girls: Rebekah Towle, 3rd in 100m heat 13.92; 2nd in 200m heat, 28.13; 7th in long jump, 4.34.

U15 boys: Tom Andrews, 6th in 800m heat, 2.31.7.

U13 girls: Rachael Whittle, 4th in 100m final 14.2; Katie Sprang, 6th in 800m final, 2.46.3 (heat 2.44.8); Lauren Goldie: 6th in 800m heat, 3.01.09.

U13 boys: Sam Revie: 4th in 100m, 14.29; 6th in long jump, 3.76; James Gaffney: 7th in shot putt, 6.15.

Fixtures: Saturday: Seaforth will be out in force for the Scottish masters track and field championships at Scotstoun Stadium.

May 10 2006: Seaforth fight lack of numbers

AYR Seaforth made a middle of the road start to the first match of the Scottish Young Athletes League Central Division at Dumfries on Sunday.

Despite lacking strength in depth, the boys finished third overall while the girls were fourth.

Girls’ points: Kilbarchan 365; Central 294; City of Glasgow 268; Seaforth 263; Nithsdale 208; Livingston 119; Irvine 92.

Boys: Shettleston 435; Kilbarchan 380; Seaforth 229; Central 186; Nithsdale 147; Livingston 141; Irvine 120.

Results: U13 boys: 100m: 1. Sam Revie 14.0; ‘B’: 1. Angus Arnold 14.9; 200m: 2. Sam Revie 28.6; ‘B’: 4. Scott Currie 33.1; 800m: 5. Andrew Carter 2.54.7; ‘B’: 3. Blair Wilson 2.55.4; 1500m: 3. Finlay Rae 5.08.9; ‘B’: 2. David Carter 5.12.2; long jump: 4. Angus Arnold 3.57; ‘B’: 3. Sam Revie 3.56; shot putt: 3. James Gaffney 6.61; ‘B’: 5. Finlay Rae 4.44; 4 x 100m: 2. S. Currie, A. Arnold, F. Rae, S. Revie.

U15 boys: 100m: 2. Murray Beckwith 13.0; ‘B’: 4. Johnny Thompson 14.9; 200m: 3. Murray Beckwith 26.2; ‘B’: 6. Johnny Thompson 32.3; 400m: 4. Mark Ferguson 61.4; ‘B’: 3. Paul McKellar 69.8; 800m: 5. Mark Ferguson 2.18.5; ‘B’: 3. Paul McKellar 2.37.8; 80m hurdles: 5. Stuart Morrison 15.2; 1500m: 3. Andrew Rae 4.59.2; ‘B’: 3. Calum Aitkenhead 5.20; discus: 3. Connor Rennie 19.48; ‘B’: 1. Callum McKay 19.30; shot putt: 3. Callum McKay 8.04; ‘B’: 3. Connor Rennie 7.15; long jump: 7. Stuart Morrison 4.20; ‘B’: 4. Andrew Rae 3.59; 4 x 100m: 1. Stuart Morrison, Aaron Gibson, Stuart Currie, Murray Beckwith.

U17 men: 800m: 2. Alex Oliver 2.08.0; ‘B’: 5. Greg Templeton 2.24.7; 400m: 6. Greg Templeton 67.8; shot putt: 5. Alex Oliver 6.73; ‘B’: 3. Greg Templeton 4.40.

U13 girls: 75m: 3. Nicole Adams 11.5; ‘B’: 1. Toni Gibson 11.3; 150m: 5. Jemma McSheffery 23.7; ‘B’: 2. Toni Gibson 22.5; 70m hurdles: 3. Nicole Adams 14.5; 800m: 2. Jemma McSheffery 2.41.7; ‘B’: 1. Katie Sprang 2.41.8; 1200m: 5. Lauren Goldie 4.50.0; ‘B’: 1. Rosalind McDonald 4.53.2; long jump: 1. Nicole Adams 3.98; ‘B’: 2. Toni Gibson 3.57; 4 x 100m: 3. Nicole Adams, Toni Gibson, Lauren Goldie, Jemma McSheffery.

U15 girls: 100m: 4. Rebekah Towle 14.1; ‘B’: 2. Nicola Gibson 14.7; 200m: 2. Claire Taylor 27.5; ‘B’: 3. Kerry Leith 30.9; 75m hurdles: 2. Claire Taylor 12.9; 800m: 3. Sarah Archibald 2.27.2; ‘B’: 3. Gina Van Olzen 2.44.9; discus: 5. Nicola Gibson 13.09; ‘B’: 2. Shona Howie 12.83; shot putt: 5. Shona Howie 6.10; ‘B’: 2. Gail Price 6.03; high jump: 1. Rebekah Towle 1.40; ‘B’: 1. Claire Taylor 1.30; 4 x 100m: 4. Nicola Gibson, Gail Price, Rebekah Towle, Claire Taylor.

U17 women: 100m: 5. Cheryl Gibson 13.8; ‘B’: 4. Stephanie McGarrity 14.6; 200m: 4. Cheryl Gibson 29.2; 300m: 4. Steph McGarrity 48.4; ‘B’: 3. Melissa Hewitson 51.6; 80m hurdles: 3. Amanda Conway 12.9; 800m: 4. Melissa Hewitson 3.01.5; shot putt: 3. Amanda Conway 6.87; long jump: 2. Cheryl Gibson 4.47; 4 x 100m: 5. C. Gibson, S. McGarrity, M. Hewitson, A. Conway.

Fixtures: Saturday: Scottish Athletics West District track and field championships at Meadowbank.

May 3 2006: Seconds out for Seaforth’s ten

AYR Seaforth senior and junior men mustered only ten competitors for the opening meeting of Scottish League Division Two at Wishaw on Sunday.

But they still produced an excellent show to finish second behind a full strength Giffnock North team.

The 18 point difference could have been reversed if Seaforth had covered all events.

Points: Giffnock North 424; Seaforth 406; Law & District 321; Lasswade 307; Highland 278; Victoria Park 271; Dunfermline & West Fife 266.

Results: 100m: 2. Stuart Benson 11.4; ‘B’: 2. Scott Keenan 11.4; 200m: 1. Scott Keenan 22.8; ‘B’: 3. Stuart Benson 25.6; 400m: 1. Neil Burnside 50.2; ‘B’: 3. Frazer Redmond 53.1; 800m: 4. Craig Hutton 2.03.1; ‘B’: 2. Paul Rogers 2.02.9; 1500m: 3. Colin Garrett 4.19.0; ‘B’: 2. Paul Rogers 4.26.1; 5000m: 3. Francis Napier 16.49.0; 400m hurdles: 1. Frazer Redmond 59.3; ‘B’: 1. Adam Mackie 70.3; 4 x 100m: 1. Neil Burnside, Thomas McFarlane, Scott Keenan, Frazer Redmond 45.4; 4 x 400m: 1. Colin Garrett, Craig Hutton, Scott Keenan, Neil Burnside 3.28.7.

High jump: 2. Frazer Redmond 1.70; ‘B’: 1. Stuart Benson 1.70; pole vault: 1. Paul Rogers 2.50; shot putt: 6. Grant Mathieson 8.83; ‘B’: 3. Adam Mackie 8.39; hammer: 6. Adam Mackie 21.55; ‘B’: 5. Thomas McFarlane 15.22; javelin: 3. Grant Mathieson 37.10; ‘B’: 5. Adam Mackie 28.26.

Seaforth girls helped Team West win the first meeting of the Scottish Women’s League at Grangemouth on Sunday.

Team West scored 529 points with Edinburgh Southern Harriers second on 457 and Forth Valley third on 420.

Seaforth results: Nicole Adams: U13 long jump 1st ‘B’ 3.97m. Rebekah Towle: U15 100m 3rd ‘B’ 13.84; 200m 4th ‘A’ 27.94; long jump 4.33m.

Claire Taylor: U15 75m hurdles 6th ‘A’ 13.20.

Paula Dalgleish: U17 high jump 2nd ‘A’ 1.55m.

Amanda Conway: U17 80m hurdles 1st ‘B’ 13.44; long jump 1st ‘B’ 4.58m.

Leoni Dunlop: senior 400m hurdles 2nd ‘B’ 72.62s; triple jump 6th ’A’ 9.51m.

Gwen McFarlane: senior hammer 5th ‘A’ 22.53m; javelin 4th ‘B’ 18.50m; discus 6th ‘A’ 23.97m; shot putt 6th ‘B’ 7.58m.

Rebekah Towle, Claire Taylor and Amanda Conway were all members of the relay teams.

Fixtures: Sunday: opening match of Scottish Young Athletes League (boys and girls U13, U15 and U17).