I am pleased to introduce to you your Island Games athletics team in their Full Factory Winnerswear clothing.
‘Meet the Athletes’ was a great evening at Noas Bakehouse with Jo Pack from Manx Radio hosting.
Thank you to guests Ian Sharpe & Chris Quine for passing their valuable knowledge on to the team
Thanks to Robbie Watterson for organising.
Team Isle of Man will once again be competing in Div 2W of the Northern League. Last year we did really well however we found ourselves facing demotion and it was only through the amazing efforts of our athletes on the last match did we manage to stay in the current league.
The Northern League also provides an ideal opportunity for our U17 athletes to compete at a level, which whilst challenging, is well within their capability and to enjoy being part of a team which has been a starting point for many of our elite athletes, many of which still compete. If you are a new U17 and would like to have a chat about the Northern League and what it offers then please get in touch.
In order to get a greater understanding of the athletes available for each trip I would ask that you complete and return a Northern League Commitment Form. I would also ask that you do this a soon as you can.
This year the matches are as follows:
Match 1 – Saturday, 6 May – Leigh (day trip)
Match 2 – Sunday, 4 June – the Oval, Bebington (1 night stop)
Match 3 – Sunday, 9 July – Wavertree (1 night stop)
Match 4 – Saturday, 5 August – Blackburn (day trip)
Once I have an understanding of the numbers travelling I will be able to provide more details regarding costs. It has however been agreed that your Club will again fund you to 50% of the total costs.
The Northern League is for FULLY PAID UP FIRST CLAIM MEMBERS of Manx Harriers, Western AC and Northern AC. If you wish to be considered then please ensure that you have paid your annual membership fees to you Club and that your Club has paid your EA fee. Checks are made and the last thing we want is to have points docked because you haven’t paid your fees!
If you are an Official and available to join us then there are two funded spaces from each Club. Please also complete the Commitment Form so I can organise who the officials will be for each match. Remember we need 1 timekeeper, 1 track official and 4 field officials one of which must be a level 2B.
If you know of anyone who would be interested in taking part then please pass this information onto them.
I would like to thank you in advance for returning your forms promptly!
Anthony Brand
Team Manager
The Isle of Man Athletics Association is pleased to announce the 26 track and field and road running athletes who will compete for the Isle of Man at the XVII NatWest Island Games being held in Gotland, Sweden from 24th June – 30th June 2017.
Island Games Champions Catherine Reid, Hannah Riley and Rachael Franklin will seek to retain their Island Games crowns in Gotland having triumphed in Jersey 2015, with the Isle of Man Team also defending the Ladies Half Marathon Team and 4 x400m Relay titles.
Jersey medalists Kevin Loundes, Andy Barron and Hannah Howard also return and will again compete in the Half Marathon, Bethan Pilley will compete in the long jump while Alan Corlett will look to regain his 2013 title in the 3000m steeplechase.
Athletics Team Manager Anthony Brand said: “I’m very excited by this group of athletes and what I think we can achieve in Gotland.”
“There’s a real blend of experience and exciting new talent, with the likes of Island Games medalists, Joe, Catherine, Rachael, Hannah and Kevin, selected alongside those becoming Island Games athletes for the first time, like Rhys Owen, David Mullarkey, Elissa Morris and Ashleigh Lachenicht.”
“This is a very well prepared and strong team. We believe the performances this group can achieve will see us challenging for a number of places on the podium at this games and in the future”
The selected athletes are:
Men:
100m
Marcus Clague
Brandon Atchison
200m
Marcus Clague
Brandon Atchison
400m
Joe Reid
800m
Rhys Owen
David Mullarkey
1500m
Rhys Owen
David Mullarkey
5000m
Alan Corlett
Jack Okell
10,000m
Oliver Lockely
Kevin Loundes
3000m steeplechase
Alan Corlett
Max Costley
Hammer Throw
Richard Bell
Discus Throw
Richard Bell
Javelin Throw
Joe Harris
Brandon Atchison
Half Marathon
Oliver Lockely
Kevin Loundes
Andy Baron
Women:
100m
Meghan Pilley
Bethan Pilley
200m
Meghan Pilley
400m
Catherine Reid
Ashleigh Lachenicht
800m
Ashleigh Lachenicht
1500m
Rachael Franklin
5000m
Rachael Franklin
Karen Shimmin
10,000m
Karen Shimmin
Hannah Howard
100m hurdles
Hannah Riley
Amber Sibbald
400m hurdles
Sara Watterson
Hannah Riley
High Jump
Sara Watterson
Long Jump
Bethan Pilley
Amber Sibbald
Hammer Throw
Alice Bell
Half Marathon
Hannah Howard
Sarah Webster
Elissa Morris
Relay Squads – will be made up from the above selected athletes
Team Staff List
Anthony Brand – Manager
Richard Sille –Assistant Manager
Bridget Kaneen – Assistant Manager
Sarah Linehan – Sports Therapist
The Island Games Athletics Team is kindly supported by Full Factory Winnerswear.
Isle of Man Athletics Association are delighted to announce that Martin Bullocks’ Full Factory Winnerswear will again be sponsoring the athletics team for the Island Games in Gotland this coming June 2017 with an extensive range of Full Factory clothing.
A presentation of the team to wish them all the best for the games will take place during the week they will leave. Further details will be released nearer the date.
It’s that time of year when planning for this seasons Northern League trips have reached a critical point.
Last season we were so close to winning our league and getting a chance at promotion. West Cheshire our main rivals, who we beat twice last season, succeeded in getting promoted to Division One so it just shows how capable we are of doing the same. Promotion does not only elevate Team IOM to a higher division it also provides you with an even higher quality of competition.
The Northern League also provides an ideal opportunity for our U17 athletes to compete at a level, which whilst challenging, is well within their capability and to enjoy being part of a team which has been a starting point for many of our elite athletes, many of which still compete. If you are a new U17 and would like to have a chat about the Northern League and what it offers then please get in touch.
In order to get a greater understanding of the athletes available for each trip I would ask that you complete and return a Northern League Commitment Form. I would also ask that you do this a soon as you can.
This year the matches are as follows:
Saturday, 7 May – Robin Park, Wigan (day trip)
Sunday, 5 June – Edge Hill, Ormskirk (overnight stop)
Sunday, 3 July – Trafford (overnight stop)
Saturday, 6 August – Sports City, Manchester (day trip)
Once I have an understanding of the numbers travelling I will be able to provide more details regarding costs. It has however been agreed that your Club will again fund you to 50% of the total costs.
Remember this is the season to be putting your performances in for selection for Island Games. The Northern League provides an ideal completion for you to gain the standards required and show the selection committee your performances over a period of time.
The Northern League is for 1st claim members of Manx Harriers, Western AC and Northern AC only. If you wish to be considered then please ensure that you have paid your annual membership fees to you Club and that your Club has paid your EA fee. Checks are made and the last thing we want is to have points docked because you haven’t paid your fees!
If you are an Official and available to join us then there are two funded spaces from each Club. Please also complete the Commitment Form so I can organise who the officials will be for each match. Remember we need 1 timekeeper, 1 track official and 4 field officials one of which must be a level 2B.
If you know of anyone who would be interested in taking part then please pass this information onto them.
I would like to thank you in advance for returning your forms promptly!
Anthony Brand
Team Manager