13^th February 2010

Nearly 300 young athletes braced the cold albeit dry weather, at the scenic Foremark reservoir to compete in Ivanhoe Robins Athletics club annual junior cross country event. The event, sponsored by Aldi, attracted its strongest field yet with many of the regions top runners fighting for position.

The day started well for the Robins with the clubs George Fielding claiming first place in the year 1/2 boys race. The Robins continued to demonstrate their talent with Isobel Armstrong running a tactically brilliant race to take first place in the year 3/4 girls. Isobel was ably supported by Holly Powell in 4^th and Jasmine Stevens in 11^th to take first team prize. Holly only year 3 looks well placed to step into Isobels shoes next year. Robins Millie Shaw, Leah Smith and Mia Rawlings came in strongly to take second team prize.

The medal haul continued for the Robins with Megan Lewis (9/10 girls),James Collington (Year 11 and over boys) and Lucy Arkinstall Year 11 and over girls) all running strongly over a tough two mile course to take bronze.

The Robins year7/8 boys showed strength in numbers taking both team places. Zach Meakin, Nathan Lewis and Tom Riley (1^st). Jake Shaw, Oliver Evans and George Roberts 2^nd.

The day ended as it began for the club with Hannah Cox leading from start to finish ,storming home strongly to win gold in the year 7/8 girls. The girls also claimed 2^nd team prize with Hannah, Abbie Williamson and Harriet Roberts.

31^st January 2010

From Goff Lewis

Regional Sportshall Athletics Challenge Under 13/15s

All the Leicestershire and Rutland teams finished 4^th at the Regional event and special mention goes to Holly Drake who won a gold medal for her 6.81 metre leap in the Standing Triple Jump (Girls Under 13s) and Gemma Holland secured a bronze medal in the shot (Girls Under 13s)

(please see www.sportshall.org for Regional event results)

20^th January 2010

From Goff Lewis

Sportshall Athletics Challenge Under 13/15s event which took place at Kibworth High School on Saturday 16 January 2010

31 Robins competed in the above competition against other athletes from 6 diferent County clubs and were once again a credit to their club

Although the format of the event, had to be re-structured because of a number of incomplete teams, our young athletes did have the opportunity to compete in 5 Field events and 1 Running event (in a normal competition there would be a lot more relays/races)

Congratulations to Holly Drake, who finished 2nd place Overall in the Individual Under 13 Girls Competition ( just for the record, well done to the Under 13s team, who finished top team with 154 points , although there were no prizes for the overall team on this occasion)

A big thanks to everyone (including all the parents) for supporting this event and I hope you all enjoyed yourselves (please see www.lraa.org.uk for results)

This Competition, also doubled up as trials for team squad selection for the Leicestershire and Rutland Under 13/15s teams, who will compete at the Regional Championships at Grantham on Sunday 31 January 2010

So again well done to the following Ivanhoe Robins who have been selected:

Under 13 Girls - Holly Drake, Sarah Davies, Molly Harper, Gemma Holland,Abby Williamson

Under 13 Boys - Nathan Lewis, Levi Neilson, Adam Smith, George Roberts, William Lord, Reece Paling, Vincent Stiles

Under 15 Girls  - Georgina Illsley, Megan Lewis,

Under 15 Boys - Charles Lord, Ross Parnham, William Jackson

So Please send the attached consent form back to Liz Hinds (Team Manager) asap -

izziebuff@aol.com (her mobile number is 07808 579439)

Key dates to remember:

Sunday 24 Jan (12.30 - 3pm) Squad Training session at Braunston Leisure Centre LE3 1JN

Sunday 31 Jan (12.30pm start) Regional Championship at Meres Leisure Centre, Grantham

(there will be a Team Coach provided - and a pick up from Coalville, time to be advised)

I will be supporting the Team Manager Liz Hinds at both events - so please contact me on 07747766253 if you require any further information

I am also aware, that some of the youngsters play sport on a Sunday morning, but I hope you will still take this opportunity to represent your County, as you will gain some useful experience at this Regional event

Saturday 14^th March 2009

Robins went to Thrussington for their Fun Run in the afternoon.

They were:

George Shepherd

Sam Ehlam

Hannah Cox

Georgia Gartside

Matthew Cox

Abbie Williamson

Ellise Williamson

Hannah and Georgia won their respective categories. George came third in his age group with Sam not too far behind him.

Saturday 31^st January 2009

Club AGM held. For Chairman’s Report go to Hyperlink. For the End of Year Finances go to this Link.

Saturday 24^th January 2009

Midlands Cross Country Championships at Berry Hill, Mansfield

Under 13 Girls

Georgia Gartside           17

Hannah Cox                  29

Under 13 Boys

Sam Moore                   24

Sunday 18^th January 2009

Derby Runner Cross Country League

Years 1-6

Zach Meakin                 1

Hannah Cox                  2 (1^st Girl)

Sam Gartside                6

Vincent Stiles                13

Isabelle Hughes             17

Elliot Kind                     18

George Shephard          20

Sam Ehlan                    22

Jeany Holsey                29

Ellie McDermott            30

Years 7-12

Georgia Gartside           3 (1^st Girl)

Saturday 17^th January 2009

Small Schools Cross Country

YEAR 3/4      Faith Dowdy        5

                    Leah Smith         19

YEAR 5/6     Harriet Roberts     1

                    Lucy Roberts       3

                   Ella Wittering        7

                   Gemma Holland    23

Natham Lewis         1

                  Adam Smith           12

                  Ben Clark               20

Leicestershire and Rutland CC League Results

YEAR 7 GIRLS  Georgia Gartside           3

JUNIOR BOYS  Sam Moore                   15