First Step News

Barry Indoor Athletics

Athletics: School is fast-tracking its pupils

A VALE of Glamorgan secondary school is leading the way in offering indoor athletics opportunities for its pupils.

Athletics is increasing in popularity among many youngsters, and Ysgol Gyfun Bro Morgannwg in Barry has responded by starting a new evening club and organising a special half-term programme (February 11-15). Read More

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Cwmbran Star Track

Top athletes coach youngsters

Fifty eight children have spent the week being coached by international athletes at Cwmbran Stadium.

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Barry Harriers Development

Athletics: More athletes wanted at Barry

Jul 4 2007

by Anthony Woolford, South Wales Echo

 

A KEEN young sprinter is aiming for a personal best to boost the activities of a Vale of Glamorgan-based athletics club.

Working on a part-time basis as the new development officer with Barry and Vale Harriers, under the direction of chairman Fred Malkin, James Moore will also liaise with the Vale of Glamorgan Council’s Dragon Sport and Sports Development teams.

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Saturday Morning Athletics

Athletics: Children get their chance to Shine at the STAR

Jun 20 2007

by Our Correspondent, South Wales Echo

 

With the 2012 Olympics in sight, a new generation of youngsters are passing the finishing line in the heart of Cardiff, writes Matt Cutler.

The UK Athletics Shine Awards project has been attracting children aged seven-11 from the Splott, Tremorfa, Adamsdown and Roath areas, .

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