Month: January 2023

Please see an Event organised by Scottish Athletics.

We are delighted to open the registration process for the inaugural Athletics Trust Scotland Young People’s Forum Conference.

This is targeted at any young person aged 12 – 23 or Club Rep (over 23 years old) who would like to register and attend:

Full details of the event can be found on the Eventbrite link.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/athletics-trust-scotland-young-peoples-forum-conference-tickets-517503836907

Although the conference is aimed at 12 – 23-year-olds, we understand that it could be of interest to club reps (over 23 years old). If any club rep would like to attend, we ask that it is a maximum of 1 club rep per affiliated club.

Registration closes on Wednesday 1^st March 23, or when the 60 spaces are filled. Register now to avoid missing out what proves to be a great day of collaboration, networking, and learning.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Emirates Arena, Glasgow.

This email is targeted at U11-U20 track and Field Athletes.

Could athletes wishing to compete in the above event please submit details to Brendan by email at Bwalynch@icloud.com.

You can expect a confirmation reply and selection will take place shortly after the conclusion of the Age Group Championships.

Qualifying teams for the Track and Field Finals are:-
U13 Boys, U15 Girls, U17 Boys and U20 Women but Relay Teams(4 x 200 metres) can be entered in all age groups.

We are pleased to announce that we have a new Press Officer. Kathleen has stepped into the role recently but has gained momentum for the Club in such a short time period if our recent publications are to go on so a huge thank you to Kathleen for putting herself forward.

We look forward to reading about the Clubs success whether it is Track and Field or Cross Country and if you have any news that you want to share with Kathleen please contact her on the address attached with a report and any images that are relevant.

Email: pressofficer@falkirkvics.com

A reminder of our Annual General Meeting tomorrow night at the Club Hut 7pm. Everyone is welcome and this is the time for you to represent as a Member Parent or Carer.

We would love to see as many people there as possible.

Starts at 7pm

Just a reminder that if you would like the club to enter you for the Allan Scally relays on Saturday 4^th March can you please complete the Google form below by the end of tomorrow, Thursday 26^th January. This will allow team managers time to organise payment collection and entries. Thanks to all of you who have already returned the form.

Please note that there is a charge for this event of £34 per team of 4 i.e. £8.50 per athlete which would be payable before teams are entered. Athletes must be age 15 and above on Sat 4^th March.

Google form-

https://forms.gle/T4doVxAGDNxHC7dt5

More details can be found at the link below

http://shettlestonharriers.org.uk/the-52nd-allan-scally-memorial-road-race-4-x-5k-saturday-4th-march-2023-entries-now-open/

Our second indoor open graded match takes place on Tuesday 7th Feb 2023. Timetable and entries. https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2023/GBR/fvh-og/

Please see the link below to the results from the first open graded match. There was some fantastic performances and was great to see everyone competing.

One of our fantastic parent helpers has come up with the great idea of starting a swap-shop for Spikes that may be too small for your children but are still in great condition that could be passed to our younger Athletes.

If you have any pairs you wish to hand in or you are looking for a particular size that you might need please email enquiries or hand them in to Holly Anderson who is normally at the Stadium on a Thursday in the Café’.

All Members encouraged to attend

This is an official announcement to make all our Members aware of our Annual General Meeting for 30th January 2023, 7pm at the Club Premises.

This is a time to have your say about your Club and we encourage every single person to attend if they can. We need as much support and Feedback to run the Club the way our Members want and we are always looking for new Members to join the Committee. This is the time where you have the opportunity to mould and shape the Club to enable us to bring even more success to the Athletes and their achievements.

Please complete the form via the link below to let us know if you will or will not be attending and any topics or questions you wish to be raised.

We look forward to seeing you on the 30th January at 7pm

https://forms.gle/C9aQmMNcra2B9Vo59

Calling all Parents, Senior Athletes, Aunties, Uncles, Grans, Grandads etc. The Club has decided to venture into the realms of organising Open Graded events in partnership with Grangemouth Stadium.

These events heavily rely on qualified officials. Currently across Scotland officials are desperately needed to help with events such as ours. If we can home grow an official pool we could be in a unique position to independently host these events and to do this we need your help.

The clubs currently has a shortage of the following officials

Track / Starters / Timekeepers / Photofinish

If any of these would be of interest you can book yourself on any of the courses at – https://www.scottishathletics.org.uk/officials/courses-for-officials/ or we would ask you to please contact our Club Development officer Graham Chambers @ fvhcdo@gmail.com

Becoming an official could be easier than you think! Attend a single course which is usually completed in an afternoon or morning and then help officiate at 4 events to complete your training to Level 1. You should be able to cover these 4 events just helping out with our Open Graded Events, over the rest of winter and in the Summer.

With more officials we can secure great competition on our doorstep for all our athletes and provide and additional revenue for the club and Grangemouth Stadium with a hope to securing it for future.