Venue:
Mile End Stadium, Rhodeswell Road, London E14 7TW
Time:
10.00 am Festival - Competition 12.00pm - 5.00pm
40th Metro ‘Anniversary Athletics Open’ 2016
Metro Blind Sport are excited to announce that their Annual Athletics competition is celebrating its ‘40th’ birthday and will be held on 25th June 2016, incorporating a Festival of Athletics for vision impaired people, their families and friends.
Entry and Accommodation Forms 2016
Entry Form Anniversary Athletics Open 2016 (Word) below
To fill in word and then email to Ian Francis
Entry Form 2016 – Word
Entry Form Anniversary Athletics Open 2016 (Print) below
Used To print out, fill in and send by Post. Return the completed form to: Ian Francis, 36 Copsleigh Avenue, Salfords, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 5BG
Entry Form 2016 – Print
Accommodation Request Form 2016
Accommodation Form – 2016
The closing date Extended is Friday 17th June 2016, if you require Accommodation the closing date is 28th March 2016.
Entry forms to be returned to ian.francis@metroblindsport.org
Call Ian on Tel. 07814 751643
Above: Photo of Under 18 and Guide runner and a relay event – Metro Athletics open 2015
Event Details
Venue: Mile End Stadium, Rhodeswell Road, London E14 7TW
Festival starts 10.00am – 11.30, open to all ages, an ideal opportunity to access specialist coaching in track and field disciplines.
Competition starts 12.00 noon, listed below are all events grouped under the relevant age ranges. Results will be uploaded to Power of 10 the week beginning 27th June, photos will also be available during this time.
Event closes after final Medal Ceremony – 5.00pm
Under 12 (Age at 01.01.2016) – Boys and Girls (4 events only)
60m, 100m, Standing Long Jump, Ball Throw, (For B1 athletes only – called 60m),
Under 14 (Age at 01.01.2016) – Boys and Girls (4 events only)
100m, 800m, Long Jump, High Jump, Shot, Discus, Javelin, (For B1 athletes only – called 60m),
Under 17 (Age at 01.01.2016) – Boys and Girls (4 events only)
100m, 800m, Long Jump, High Jump, Shot, Discus, Javelin, (For B1 athletes only – called 60m),
Senior Ladies and Men (18 – 34)
100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 5000m, Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump, Shot, Discus, Javelin
Vets Ladies and Men (Over 35)
100m, 800m, Long Jump, Shot
Entry: FREE including pack lunch, T-shirt, Medals/Performance Certificate.
Hosted by key partners for the 40th Metro ‘Anniversary Athletics Open’
The London Borough of Tower Hamlets and GLL, generously supported by the Mazars Charitable Trust, Motivate East and Olympus UK.Entry and Accommodation Form 2016
The Festival of Athletics (Endorsed by England Athletics) will again offer those new to the sport a chance to try out running, jumping and throwing in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Qualified England Athletics coaches will be on hand to advise and guide you. All ages and abilities are very welcome so come along and try!
This year coaching and advice will be available to adults and young people, who are either interested in trying a new event or improving their technique. If you haven’t tried an event before and want to compete in the afternoon, or if you are looking to improve your performance in an event, this is the place for you.
Competition will begin after the Festival and we will again be joined by a UK Athletics talent spotter looking out for future Athletics Stars! Events will be held for Under 18’s, Senior’s and Veterans.
Entry to the Festival and Competition is Free and there will be souvenir
T-shirts and catering. Results will be ratified for Power of 10 rankings for classified and non-classified athletes. For further info on the classification process please contact British Blind Sport via their website or British Athletics (Parallel Success) Classification link
With new features to look forward to including Audio Commentary and a special guest presenting awards and trophies, we hope to see a record number of Athletes in our Anniversary Year!!
If you are a member of a local society or VI group and want to join us, please let me know.
Ian Francis (Metro – Sports Development Officer) Tel. 07814 751643
Email: Ian Francis Twitter: @MetroVISports
Metro Website: metroblindsport.org
Athletics Open 2015
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Above: Photos from the Metro Athletics Open 2015
Visit our Athletic Open Gallery Click here.
I just wanted to say a personal thank-you on behalf of Metro Blind Sport Staff and Trustee’s for all your hard work at the Athletics Open on Saturday.
I have been receiving tweets and emails from athletes saying what a great time they had, one group from Berkshire shared a group photo proudly displaying their major trophy haul. I also had many, many thank you’s on the day with comments like “Fantastic event” and “thank you so much for the opportunity to race”.
To see you all guiding, chatting, shouting from the side lines and generally mucking-in wherever needed was so nice to be part of. You all helped to make a difference, I hope that some or all of you will be able to come along next year and support us again for the big 40!!
All the Best, Ian Francis
Below are the names of the trophy winners here:
Senior men: Rojimon Cheriman
Senior Women: Ruth Stacey
Junior men: Andrew Pettigrew
Junior women: Kali Holder
2015 Results
Track Results: Download TRACK RESULTS 2015 – (Word)
Field Results: Download FIELD RESULTS 2015 – (Word)
2014 Results
Track Results: Download TRACK RESULTS 2014 – (Word)
Field Results: Download FIELD RESULTS 2014 – (Word)
Visit our Athletic Open 2014 Gallery Click here.
For more information or request about The Athletic Open 2016
Please contact Ian Francis (Metro – Sports Development Officer)
Tel. 07814 751643 or Email. Ian.francis@metroblindsport.org
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