Athletics & Running Sports Section

News

News 2010 onwards...

From 2010 any individual news items will be published via:-

The Club website 'Home Page'

Internally on Weekly Orders via 'Sherlock'.

Or by email circular within the sports section.

News 2011

The 2011/2012 season commences with the first fixture, hosted by Cumbria Police, starting at 2 pm on 12 October 2011 from a venue to be decided.

As always, these cross-country races are always competitive but at the same time enjoyable and provide the basis of ideal winter training.

They comprise around six miles for both men and women starting at 2 pm on a Wednesday.

For information about directions and the venue go to: www.npccl.co.uk

News 2010

News 2009

Bronze Medal - Women's High Jump

PC Beckie Herbert - Southern Division

14 May 2009 top

ATHLETICS & RUNNING

Fixtures

British Police Fell Race Championships

Entries are invited for this event that will take place in Cleveland on Wednesday 27 May 2009. The course is approximately 10 miles over open fell land.

Anyone interested in competing in this event please contact SC Steve Broadbent by internal email.

Police Sport UK Track & Field Championships

Entries are invited for the 2009 event that will take place in Doncaster on Wednesday 8 July 2009. The following events will be contested:

Track - Men

100m

200m

400m

800m

1500m

5000m Open/Veterans

3000m Steeplechase

3000m Race Walk

110m Hurdles

400m Hurdles

Medley Relay (800m x 200m x 200m x 400m)

Track - Women

100m

200m

400m

800m

1500m

5000m Open

400 x 100m Relay

Field - Men

Shot

Discuss

Hammer

Triple Jump

High Jump

Long Jump

Pole Vault

Javelin

Field - Women

Shot

Discuss

Hammer

High Jump

Long Jump

Triple Jump

Pole Vault

Javelin

Tug of War

640 k

680 k

720 k

Catch Weight

Anyone interested in competing in this event please contact SC Steve Broadbent by internal email.

Northern Police Cross Country League - 2009/2010 Season

The 2009/2010 season commences with the first fixture, hosted by Cumbria Police, starting at 2 pm on 21 October 2009.

As always, these cross-country races are always competitive but at the same time enjoyable and provide the basis of ideal winter training.

They comprise six miles for men and four miles for women starting at 2 pm. In most cases we will meet at Bamber Bridge Police Station where minibus transport will proceed to the venue.

Four hours 'county sport' is approved for those not on rest day, subject to the final approval of their respective Divisional/Departmental commanders'. The fixtures dates listed below. Venues shown are provisional - will be confirmed nearer the time:-

Fixture 1 - 21/10/2009 - Cumbria - Lowther Park

Fixture 2 - 04/11/2009 - Cleveland - Osmotherley

Fixture 3 - 25/11/2009 - Cheshire - Wilmslow Rugby Club

Fixture 4 - 09/12/2009 - South Yorkshire - Doncaster Keepmoat Stadium

Fixture 5 - 13/01/2010 - West Yorkshire - Leeds Stadium

Contact: SC 9785 Steve Broadbent by email for further information.

29 January 2009 top

ATHLETICS & RUNNING

Fixture

Inter-Divisional Cross Country Championships

The above event will take place at Witton Country Park, Preston Old Road, Blackburn BB2 2TP on Wednesday 11 February 2009 starting at 2pm.

The course will comprise 5.5 miles for men and 3.5 miles for women. Shower and changing rooms on site. Hot food will be served after the event at the Pavilion Café along with a presentation of awards and prizes for the various individual and team places.

The event will also incorporate Fixture 7 of the Northern Police Cross Country League.

Any member of the force interested in competing need only register for the event between 12.30pm and 1.45pm on the day. Entry fees will be paid by respective divisional clubs.

For further information contact SC Steve Broadbent by email or go to www.npccl.co.uk

News 2008

18 December  2008 top

ATHLETICS & RUNNING

Fixtures

Northern Police Cross Country League

The 2008/2009 cross country season started in October with the below fixtures taking place through to March 2009.

As always, these cross country races are always competitive but at the same time enjoyable and provide the basis of ideal winter training.

They comprise six miles for men and four miles for women all starting at 2 pm.

Fixture 2 - 29/10/2008 - Cleveland - Osmotherley

Fixture 3 - 12/11/2008 - South Yorkshire - Mexborough

Fixture 4 - 03/12/2008 - Derbyshire (North v. Midlands League) - Chesterfield

Fixture 5 - 07/01/2009 - West Yorkshire - Leeds Stadium

Fixture 6 - 28/01/2009 - Humberside - Hull Ionians

Fixture 7 - 11/02/2009 - Lancashire - Lancaster University

Fixture 8 - 25/02/2009 - GMP - Venue TBF

Nationals - 11 March 2009 - Lowther park - Cumbria 

30 October  2008 top

ATHLETICS & RUNNING

Fixtures

Northern Police Cross Country League

The 2008/2009 cross country season started in October with the below fixtures taking place through to March 2009.

As always, these cross country races are always competitive but at the same time enjoyable and provide the basis of ideal winter training.

They comprise six miles for men and four miles for women all starting at 2 pm.

Fixture 2 - 29/10/2008 - Cleveland - Osmotherley

Fixture 3 - 12/11/2008 - South Yorkshire - Mexborough

Fixture 4 - 03/12/2008 - Derbyshire (North v. Midlands League) - Chesterfield

Fixture 5 - 07/01/2009 - West Yorkshire - Leeds Stadium

Fixture 6 - 28/01/2009 - Humberside - Hull Ionians

Fixture 7 - 11/02/2009 - Lancashire - Lancaster University

Fixture 8 - 25/02/2009 - GMP - Venue TBF

Nationals - 11 March 2009 - Lowther park - Cumbria 

30 October  2008 top

ATHLETICS & RUNNING

FIxtures

Northern Police Cross Country League

The 2008/2009 cross country season started in October with the below fixtures taking place through to March 2009.

As always, these cross country races are always competitive but at the same time enjoyable and provide the basis of ideal winter training.

They comprise six miles for men and four miles for women all starting at 2 pm.

Fixture 2 - 29/10/2008 - Cleveland - Osmotherley

Fixture 3 - 12/11/2008 - South Yorkshire - Mexborough

Fixture 4 - 03/12/2008 - Derbyshire (North v. Midlands League) - Chesterfield

Fixture 5 - 07/01/2009 - West Yorkshire - Leeds Stadium

Fixture 6 - 28/01/2009 - Humberside - Hull Ionians

Fixture 7 - 11/02/2009 - Lancashire - Lancaster University

Fixture 8 - 25/02/2009 - GMP - Venue TBF

Nationals - 11 March 2009 - Lowther park - Cumbria 

Transport will be arranged from Bamber Bridge Police Station at a time to be circulated by email prior to each fixture.

Contact SC Steve Broadbent or Mr Neil Edwards by email if you are interested in attending any of these fixtures.

For more information go to: www.npccl.co.uk

2 October  2008 top

ATHLETICS & RUNNING

FIxtures

Northern Police Cross Country League

The 2008/2009 cross country season will start in October with the below fixtures arranged.

As always, these cross country races are always competitive but at the same time enjoyable and provide the basis of ideal winter training.

They comprise six miles for men and four miles for women all starting at 2 pm.

Fixture 1 - 08/10/2008 - Cumbria - Lowther Park

Fixture 2 - 29/10/2008 - Cleveland - Venue TBF

Fixture 3 - 12/11/2008 - South Yorkshire - Venue TBF

Fixture 4 - 03/12/2008 - Derbyshire (North v. Midlands League) - Chesterfield

Fixture 5 - 07/01/2009 - West Yorkshire - Leeds Stadium

Fixture 6 - 28/01/2009 - Humberside - Hull Ionians

Fixture 7 - 11/02/2009 - Lancashire - Lancaster University

Fixture 8 - 25/02/2009 - GMP - Venue TBF

Nationals - 11 March 2009 - Lowther park - Cumbria 

Transport will be arranged from Bamber Bridge Police Station at a time to be circulated by email prior to each fixture.

Contact SC Steve Broadbent by email if you are interested in attending any of these fixtures.

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For more information go to: www.npccl.co.uk

7 August 2008

ATHLETICS AND RUNNING

Fixture

Police Sport UK 5K and 10K Race Walking Championships

The above event will take place in Birmingham on Wednesday 24 September 2008 starting at 1pm. The course is around parkland, 10k for men and 5k for women.

Any member interested in taking part in this event to contact SC 9785 Steven Broadbent at Carnforth by Email

Fixture

Police Sport UK 10 Mile Road Race

The above event will take place in Whitstable, Kent on Wednesday 3 September 2008. The following members of the force have been selected to take part in these championships. One day of special leave is available to those not on rest day subject to the final approval of their divisional/departmental commander:-

PC 1573 David Wilkinson – Western Division

Miss 12323 Katharine Armstrong – Western Division

PCSO 7822 Dennis Nelson – Western Division

Mrs 10682 Julia Ready – Northern Division

SC 9785 Steven Broadbent – Northern Division

Mr David Wilkinson – Northern division (Retired)

DC 3611 Catherine Lee – Eastern Division

Ms 13939 Janine Fallon – Eastern Division

PC 931 Rod Graham – Pennine Division

Mr 10473 Matthew Orford – HQ/G Division

Ms Susan Harrison – HQ/G Division

Mr 10611 Bill Murray – HQ/G Division

Contact: SC 9785 Steven Broadbent – Northern Division – by Email.

15 May 2008

ATHLETICS & RUNNING

Fixture

Police Sport UK Track & Field Championships

The above event hosted by the Metropolitan Police will take place at Uxbridge Stadium, Middlesex on Wednesday 23 July 2008.

Events to be contested:

Track - Men and Women

• 100 metres

• 200 metres

• 400 metres

• 800 metres

• 1500 metres

• 5000 metres (Including Vets)

• Relay – Ladies 4 x 100 metres

• Relay – Men’s Medley  (800x200x200x400)

• 3000m walk

Track - Men Only

• 110 metres hurdles

• 400 metres hurdles

• 3000 metres steeplechase

Field - Men and Women

• Shot

• Discus

• Hammer

• Long jump

• High jump

• Pole Vault

• Javelin

• Triple jump

The Athletics Section are looking for members of the Club who are interested in competing in any of the above disciplines. We are looking for athletes who can compete to a reasonable level in any of the events and stress that it is not an elite competition.

Contact: SC 9785 Steve Broadbent by email.

Further details can also be found on the Police Sport UK Athletics website at www.policesport.org including results from 2007.

Fixture

Annual Inter-Divisional 10K Road Race

The above event will take place on Wednesday 23 July 2008 at Lancaster starting at 7.30pm. The race starts the Farmhouse Tavern, Scale Hall, Morecambe Road, Lancaster. This is a mildly undulating 6.2 mile course around the Lancaster and Oxcliffe area. The course will be similar last year and will take in part of the River Lune cycleway. 

Any standard of runner may take part in this event. Entries are open to members of all Divisional Sports & Social Clubs and fees will be paid directly by your respective club.

Prizes are awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed individuals in the male, female and veteran male and female categories. ‘Inter-Divisional’ team prizes are also awarded. (Four to count)

Any member of the Club wishing to participate in these championships should contact PC Steven Broadbent by e-mail. Please give your:

· Name

· Date of birth

· Division represented.

Details of the event and past results can be found on the internet website at:

http://www.slateman.co.uk/lcssc/lcssc-athletics2-10k.htm

The event is incorporated within the ‘open’ Lancaster & Morecambe AC race so your family and friends are welcome to compete but they must enter directly with the Club. Entry on the day is also acceptable.

Please give this event your best support. Last year we had more than 80 entries from across the force with 10k finishing times ranging from 35 to 69 minutes. Therefore runners all standards are welcome to participate.

13 March 2008

POLICE SPORT UK

Fixture

Police Sport UK 3^rd annual Super Cops Event

Could you be the “Police Sport UK Sporting Super Star of 2008”?

Police Sport UK are seeking to find a Super Star in sporting terms, the event will be based on the BBC TV Superstars competition. It is a national competition open to all forces. Police Sport UK is aware that a large number of its members do not participate in traditional team sports such as soccer and cricket but do have a active sporting lifestyle using local gymnasiums to keep fit. It is these members we hope to attract into this concept.

Each force will be invited to enter one male and one female competitor to the National Super cops event to be held over 2 days on the  7^th and 8^th  of May 2008. Participants will need to arrive at the venue Potters leisure resort, Hopton, near Great Yarmouth on the evening of the 6^th of May. Forces with strength over 7,000 will be allowed to enter two participants and the Metropolitan Police service up to four.

It is open to both Police officers and Police staff serving or retired is accordance to the constitution of Police Sport UK

The events that make up ‘Supercops’ are outlined below and will be added to.

An age related bonus points will also be added to participant’s scores.

The rules have been kept very simple so no training will be required only physical fitness.

Super Cops Events (Provisional)

• Golf: Chip nearest the hole.

• Running: Each sets own treadmill speed and can adjust it as they run. The challenge is to run as far as possible in 10 minutes. 

• Rowing: Using Concept II Rowers. Scoring as for Treadmill Run, how far can you row in 10 minutes.

• Archery: Total score from five shots at the target

• Netball: Five attempts each score 1 point for each successful shot

• Football: Five balls each. Each attempt starts on the centre spot. The player dribbles through ten cones each 2 metres apart before proceeding to the ‘D’ of the penalty area to shoot at a cone on the goal line.

• Bleep Test: As taken when you joined up

• 8 Gym Tests: ‘Maximums’ - There are four stations, Press Ups, High Knees, Abdominal Chinnies and Burpees. Every player attempts all four stations.

Lancashire Constabulary County Sports Club Selection

Sports & Social Club funding will be available to those selected to attend. The cost to the individual will be £30 to £40. The remaining cost of accommodation, travel and meals will be funded by the Club.

If we receive more than one male/female application, a selection fitness test will take place at Hutton Hall to determine the fittest male and female to represent Lancashire. This test will be carried out late March and will comprise of ‘indoor rower’, blip test and push pull test.

Expressions of interest should be sent by email to SC Steven Broadbent no later than Friday 21 March 2007

ATHLETICS, CROSS COUNTRY & RUNNING

Result

Inter-Divisional Cross Country Championships

The above event took place from Bowley Scout Camp, Great Harwood on Wednesday 20 February 2008 with the following results:-

Men’s Open

1^st PCSO 7822 Dennis Nelson – Western Division

2^nd PC 2336 Chris Shaw – Pennine Division

3^rd Mr 10142 Simon Banfield – Eastern Division

Men’s Veteran 40+

1^st Ch Supt Stuart Williams – HQ

2^nd PC 474 Mike Riley – Central Division

3^rd PS 698 Paul Johnson – Central Division

Women’s Open

1^st Ms 10682 Jools Ready - Northern Division

2^nd PCSO 7451 Stephanie Malone – Pennine Division

3^rd PEA 10764 Gail Hickson – Southern Division

Women’s Veteran 35+

1^st Ms 10839 Sue Harrison – HQ

2^nd Vol 13725 Jade Leeson – Northern Division

3^rd Vol 13720 Ann Crofts – Northern Division

Teams

Men’s Open

1^st Eastern Division

2^nd Northern Division

Women’s Open

1^st Northern Division

Men’s Veteran

1^st HQ

Lancashire Constabulary Athletics Section ‘Runner of Year’

Ms 10682 Jools Ready - Northern Division

Result

Northern Police Cross Country League

The NPCCL comprise ten participating police forces with members taking part in eight fixtures at venues in the north of England between October 2007 and March 2008.

Male Veteran

3^rd PCSO 7822 Dennis Nelson – Western Division

Women Veteran 50+

1^st Ms 10682 Jools Ready - Northern Division

Men’s Open Team

3^rd Lancashire

Women’s Open Team

2^nd Lancashire

Men’s Veteran 40+ Team

2^nd Lancashire

News 2007

20 December 2007 top

ATHLETICS & CROSS COUNTRY

Fixture

Northern Police Cross Country League

The next fixture will take place on Wednesday 9 January 2008 from Leeds Stadium, West Yorkshire.

Lancashire Pick-up’s:-

Carnforth: 10.00 am

Lancaster Junc 34: 10.15 am

Lancaster University: 10.30 am

Lancaster Junc 33: 11.00 am

Broughton: 11.15 am

Bamber Bridge at 11.30 am

As always, these cross-country races are competitive but at the same time enjoyable and provide the basis of ideal winter training.

They comprise six miles for men and four miles for women starting at 2 pm. In most cases we will meet at Bamber Bridge Police Station where minibus transport will proceed to the venue.

Four hours 'county sport' is approved for those not on rest day, subject to the final approval of their respective Divisional / Departmental commanders.

Further fixture dates are listed below. Venues shown are provisional - will be confirmed nearer the time:- 

Fixture 6 - 23/1/2008 - Humberside

Hull Ionions - Lancashire Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 10.30 am

Fixture 7 - 20/2/2008 - Lancashire

Inter-Divisional event - Make own travel arrangements

Fixture 8 - 06/3/2008 - Cleveland

Osmotherley - Lancashire Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 10.30 am

PSUK Nationals –  06/2/2008 – Pontypool, Gwent

For more information and latest results of the Northern Police Cross Country League go to: www.npccl.co.uk

Contact: PC 785 Steven Broadbent at Carnforth by email.

18 October 2007 top

ATHLETICS & CROSS COUNTRY

Fixture

Northern Police Cross Country League

The 2007/2008 season starts on Wednesday 10 October 2007 with the first fixture taking place in Penrith, Cumbria.

As always, these cross-country races are always competitive but at the same time enjoyable and provide the basis of ideal winter training.

They comprise six miles for men and four miles for women starting at 2 pm. In most cases we will meet at Bamber Bridge Police Station where minibus transport will proceed to the venue.

Four hours 'county sport' is approved for those not on rest day, subject to the final approval of their respective Divisional / Departmental commanders.

The fixture dates are listed below. Venues shown are provisional - will be confirmed nearer the time:-

Fixture 1 - 10/10/2007 – Lowther Park, Penrith, Cumbria

Lancashire Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 11.30 am

Fixture 2 - 24/10/2007 - GMP

Hough End - Lancashire Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 10.30 am

Fixture 3 - 15/11/2007 - Cheshire

Wilmslow Rugby Club - Lancashire Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 11.30 am

Fixture 4 - 05/12/2007 – South Yorkshire + North v Midlands

Mexborough - Lancashire Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 10.30 am

Fixture 5 - 09/1/2008 - West Yorkshire

Leeds Stadium - Lancashire Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 11.00 am

Fixture 6 - 23/1/2008 - Humberside

Hull Ionions - Lancashire Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 10.30 am

Fixture 7 - 20/2/2008 - Lancashire

Inter-Divisional event - Make own travel arrangements

Fixture 8 - 06/3/2008 - Cleveland

Osmotherley - Lancashire Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 10.30 am

PSUK Nationals –  06/2/2008 – Pontypool, Gwent

Contact: PC 785 Steven Broadbent at Carnforth by email.

27 September 2007 top

ATHLETICS AND RUNNING

Fixtures

Northern Police Cross Country League

The 2007/2008 cross country season will start in October with the below fixtures arranged.

As always, these cross country races are always competitive but at the same time enjoyable and provide the basis of ideal winter training.

They comprise six miles for men and four miles for women all starting at 2 pm.

Fixture 1 - 10/10/2007 - Cumbria - Lowther Park

Fixture 2 - 24/10/2007 - Cleveland - New venue to be confirmed

Fixture 3 - 14/11/2007 - Cheshire - Wilmslow Rugby Club

Fixture 4 - 05/12/2007 - South Yorkshire

Fixture 5 - 09/01/2008 - West Yorkshire - Leeds Stadium

Fixture 6 - 23/01/2008 - Humberside - Hull Ionians

Fixture 7 - 20/02/2008 - Lancashire - New venue to be confirmed

Fixture 8 - 05/03/2008 - GMP - Hough End Centre

Police Sport UK Nationals – 06/02/2008 - Gwent

Transport will be arranged from Bamber Bridge Police Station at a time to be circulated by email prior to each fixture.

For more information go to: www.npccl.co.uk

30 August 2007 top

ATHLETICS AND RUNNING

Fixture

Police Sport UK 10 Mile Road Race

The above event will be hosted by Essex Police in Colchester on Wednesday 12 September 2007. The following members of the Constabulary have been selected to represent the force. One day of sports leave will be granted to those not already on rest day and subject to the exigencies of the service and final approval of their line manager:-

PC 785 Broadbent – Northern Division

Ms 10682 Jools Ready - Northern Division

PC 3059 Bledge – Central Division

PC 6166 Ann Fingleton – Eastern Division

Mr 10142 Banfield – Eastern Division

PCSO 7822 Nelson – Western Division

PC 931 Rod Graham – Pennine Division

PC 2602 Ashworth – Pennine Division

DC 1030 Cooper – ‘G’ Division

DC 1467 Brian Price – ‘G’ Division

Ms 10839 Harrison – ‘G’ Division

Mr 10611 Murray - HQ

Contact: PC 785 Broadbent by email.

19 July 2007 top

ATHLETICS

Fixture

Inter-Divisional 10K Road Race

The above event took place at Lancaster on Wednesday 11 July 2007 with the following results:-

Male Open

1^st Supt Stuart Williams - HQ

2^nd PC 2911 Ian Pudge - Pennine Division

3^rd Insp 1202 Dave Old - Western Division

Female Open - Margaret Corris Shield

1^st PC 160 Sue Moore - Eastern Division

2^nd Miss 11943 Anna Willetts - Northern Division

3^rd Ms 7451 Stephanie Malone - Pennine Division

Male Veteran 40+

1^st PC 2695 Derek Lodge

2^nd PCSO Dennis Nelson - Western Division

3^rd DC 1465 Simon Scott – Eastern Division

Female Veteran 35+

1^st DC 6219 Adele Brookbanks - Northern Division

2^nd Ms 10682 Jools Ready - Northern Division

3^rd PC 6166 Ann Fingleton - Eastern Division

Male Open Team

1^st Pennine Division - Inter-Divisional Shield

PC 2911 Ian Pudge - Pennine Division

Insp 1045 Dave Croll

DC 2730 James North

PC 1504 Adrian Crorken

2^nd Northern Division

PC 161 Derek Snalam

PC 887 Steven Jenkinson

PC 3840 Richard Tredennick

DC 318 Neil Smith

3^rd Eastern Division

DC 1465 Simon Scott

PS 4017Graham Brownsmith

Insp 953 Chris Hayhurst

PCSO 7287 Stephen Bond

Female Open Team

1^st Northern Division

DC 6219 Adele Brookbanks - Northern Division

Miss 11943 Anna Willetts - Northern Division

Ms 10682 Jools Ready - Northern Division

Male Veteran Team 40+

1^st Pennine Division

Insp 1045 Dave Croll

PC 931 Rod Graham

Mr Phil Levens (Retired)

Female Veteran Team 35+

1^st Eastern Division

PC 160 Sue Moore

PC 6166 Ann Fingleton

Ms 11873 Christine Holdsworth

Fixture

Police Sport UK 10 Mile Road Race

The above event will take place in Essex on Wednesday 12 September 2007. Any member of the Club interested in competing in this event should contact PC Steve Broadbent by email.

12 July 2007 top

ATHLETICS

Fixture

Police Sport UK Track and Field Championships

The above event hosted by the force will take place at Stanley Park Stadium, Blackpool on Wednesday 18 July 2007. The following members of the force have been selected to participate in this event. One day of special leave will be granted subject to the exigencies of the service and divisional/departmental commander approval:-

Athletics

Insp 1202 Dave Old – Western Division

Ms 12323 Kath Armstrong – Western Division

PC 1573 David Wilkinson – Western Division

PC 2551 Beckie Herbert – Western Division

PC 3009 John Wiggans – Central Division

PCSO 7317 Steven Moon – Central Division

PS 705 John Fawcett – Northern Division

Mrs Rosie Chester – Northern Division

Mr Derek Quinn – Northern Division

PC 785 Steven Broadbent – Northern Division

Ms Jools Ready – Northern Division

PC 2695 Derek Lodge – Southern Division

PC 3004 Emma Moon – Eastern Division

PC 3275 Carole Lushman – Eastern Division

PC 931 Rod Graham – Pennine Division

PC 2911 Ian Pudge – Pennine Division

Ms 10839 Susan Harrison – HQ

Ms 12345 Julie Yates – HQ

Mr 10611 Bill Murray – HQ

Tug of War

Insp 380 Neil Wilkinson - Pennine Division 

PC 262 - Paul Roden - Pennine Division

PS 332 Warren Atkinson - Southern Division

DS 1954 Graeme Coates - Southern Division

PC 852   Andy Edwards - Southern Division

PC 1848 Dai Pugh - Southern Division

DC 3043 John Pearce – Southern Division

DC 3694 Terry McKibbin – Southern Division        

PCSO 7484 Craig Jones - Northern Division

DC 755 - Neil Quirk – ‘G’ Division

7 June 2007 top

ATHLETICS & RUNNING

Fixture

Annual Inter-Divisional 10K Road Race

The above event will take place on Wednesday 11 July 2007 at Lancaster starting at 7.30pm. The race starts the Farmhouse Tavern, Scale Hall, Morecambe Road, Lancaster. This is a mildly undulating 6.2 mile course around the Lancaster and Oxcliffe area. The course will be similar last year and will take in part of the River Lune cycleway. 

Any standard of runner may take part in this event. Entries are open to members of all Divisional Sports & Social Clubs and fees will be paid directly by your respective club.

Prizes are awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed individuals in the male, female and veteran male and female categories. ‘Inter-Divisional’ team prizes are also awarded. (Four to count)

Any member of the Club wishing to participate in these championships should contact PC Steven Broadbent by e-mail. Please give your:

• Name

• Date of birth

• Division represented.

Details of the event and past results can be found on the internet website at:

http://www.slateman.co.uk/lcssc/lcssc-athletics2-10k.htm

The event is incorporated within the ‘open’ Lancaster & Morecambe AC race so your family and friends are welcome to compete but they must enter directly with the Club. Entry on the day is also acceptable.

Please give this event your best support. Last year we had more than 80 entries from across the force with 10k finishing times ranging from 35 to 69 minutes. Therefore runners all standards are welcome to participate.

Fixture

Police Sport UK Track & Field and Tug of War Championships

Lancashire are to host the Police Sport UK event at Stanley Park Stadium, Blackpool on 18 July 2007. We are looking for track and field athletes and tug of war players to take part. You do not have to be in the elite to participate.

Please contact PC Steven Broadbent by email if you are interested? Event details and 2006 results can be found at: www.policesport.org

1 March 2007 top

ATHLETICS & RUNNING

Result

Inter-Divisional Cross Country Championships

The above event took place at Wilson’s Fields, Clayton-Le-Moors on Wednesday 21 February 2007 with the following results:-

Male Open

1^st

PC 474 Mike Riley – Central Division

2^nd

PC 2911 Ian Pudge – Pennine Division

3^rd

Mr 10142 Simon Banfield – Eastern Division

Women’s Open

1st

Mrs 10682 Jools Ready – Northern Division

2^nd

Ms 12345 Julie Yates – HQ

3^rd

PC 160 Sue Moore – Eastern Division

Men’s Veteran 40+

1^st

Insp 1045 David Cross – Pennine Division

2^nd

PS 698 Paul Johnson – Central Division

3^rd

PC 161 Derek Snalam – Northern division

Women’s Veteran 35+

1st

PC Christine Holdsworth – Eastern Division

2^nd

Ms 10839 Sue Harrison – HQ

3^rd

Mrs 13725 Jade Leeson – Northern Division

Teams

Men’s Team

1^st Pennine Division

2^nd Eastern Division

Women’s Team

1^st Eastern Division

Men’s Veteran Team

1^st Pennine Division

2^nd Eastern Division

Women’s Veteran Team

1^st Eastern Division

Fixture

Police Sport UK National Cross Country Championships

The above event will take place in Cromer, Norfolk on Wednesday 14 March 2007. The following members of the force have been selected to participate in this event. One day of sports leave will be granted subject to the final approval of their respective divisional/departmental commander:-

PC 785 Steven Broadbent – Northern Division

PS 698 Paul Johnson – Central Division

PC 931 Rod Graham – Pennine Division

PC 2911 Ian Pudge – Pennine Division

PCSO 7393 Martin Dandy – Pennine Division

DC 1612 Mick McKortel - Southern Division

DC 5864 David Watkinson - Southern Division

PEA 10764 Gail Hickson – Southern Division

Mr 10611 Bill Murray – HQ

Ms 10839 Sue Harrison – HQ

Ms 12345 Julie Yates – HQ

Contact: PC 785 Steve Broadbent – by email.

1 February 2007 top

ATHLETICS AND RUNNING

Fixture

Inter-Divisional Cross Country Championships

The above event will take place on Wednesday 21 February 2007 at Wilson’s Fields, Clayton-Le-Moors, nr Accrington BB5 5RP.

This is a new race venue over undulating cross-country terrain. The courses will be approximately four miles for ladies and six miles for the men.

Directions from Junction 7 on the M65 take the A6185 (sp. Clitheroe) for 0.1 miles, turn right at the ‘T’ junction.

After 0.3 miles turn left at the traffic lights onto the A680 (sp. Clitheroe).

Straight on at the traffic lights after 0.3 miles, and you will see woodland and a running track to your right. Turn right onto Clayton Hall Drive, and the changing rooms will be in front of you.

Post-race refreshments will be served at the Hyndburn Bridge Inn. Turn right from Wilson's Fields onto the main road, and the premises are on the left after 300 yards.

Inter-Divisional team and individual prizes will be awarded to 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd, male, female and veteran 40+.

Your respective divisional Sport and Social Club will pay the entry fee. Those wishing to participate should preferably pre-enter by email or entry on the day is acceptable.

Contact: PC Steven Broadbent by email or 496424.

News 2006

5 October 2006 top

ATHLETICS & CROSS COUNTRY

Fixture

Northern Police Cross Country League

The 2006/2007 season starts on Wednesday 11 October 2006 with the first fixture taking place in Penrith, Cumbria.

As always, these cross-country races are always competitive but at the same time enjoyable and provide the basis of ideal winter training.

They comprise six miles for men and four miles for women starting at 2 pm. In most cases we will meet at Bamber Bridge Police Station where minibus transport will proceed to the venue.

Four hours 'county sport' is approved for those not on rest day, subject to the final approval of their respective Divisional / Departmental commanders.

The fixture dates are listed below. Venues shown are provisional - will be confirmed nearer the time:-

Fixture 1 - 11/10/2006 – Lowther Park, Penrith, Cumbria

Lancashire Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 11.00 am

Fixture 2 - 25/10/2006 - Cleveland

Osmotherley - Lancashire Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 10.30 am

Fixture 3 - 15/11/2006 - Cheshire

Wilmslow Rugby Club - Lancashire Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 11.30 am

Fixture 4 - 06/12/2006 - Derbyshire + North v Midlands

Derbyshire - Lancashire Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 10.30 am

Fixture 5 - 10/1/2007 - West Yorkshire

Leeds Stadium - Lancashire Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 11.30 am

Fixture 6 - 31/1/2007 - South Yorkshire

Mexborough - Lancashire Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 10.30 am

Fixture 7 - 21/2/2007 - Lancashire

Witton Park Inter-Divisional event - Make own travel arrangements

Fixture 8 - 07/3/2007 - GMP

Hough End Centre - Lancashire Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 12.00 noon

PSUK Nationals – 14/2/2007 – Cromer, Norfolk

Contact: PC 785 Steven Broadbent at Carnforth by email.

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ATHLETICS

Fixture

Police Sport UK National 10 Mile Road Race

The above event will take place in Southampton on Thursday 14 September 2006.

The following members have been selected to represent the force. One day of sports leave will be granted to those not on rest day, subject to the final approval of their Divisional/Department manager:-

PC 578 Darren Hale – Western Division

PS 36 David Wilkinson – Northern Division

PC 785 Steven Broadbent – Northern Division

Insp 215 Simon Hayes – Central Division

PC 474 Mike Riley – Central Division

DC 5864 David Watkinson – Southern Division

Ms 10764 Gail Hickson – Southern Division

Mr 10142 Simon Banfield – Eastern Division

PC 2911 Ian Pudge – Pennine Division

Ms 10839 Sue Harrison – HQ/G Division

Ms 12345 Julie Yates - – HQ/G Division

Mr 10611 Bill Murray – HQ/G Division

Transport to leave HQ at 10.30 am on Wednesday 13 September 2006. Contact: PC Steven Broadbent by email.

27 July 2006 top

ATHLETICS & RUNNING

Results

Police Sport UK Track and Field Championships

The above event took place at Newport, Gwent on Wednesday 19 July 2006 with the following results:-

Long Jump

2^nd PC 3009 John Wiggans – Central Division

Triple Jump

2^nd PC 3009 John Wiggans – Central Division

2^nd PC 2551 Beckie Herbert – Western Division

High Jump

2^nd PC 3009 John Wiggans – Central division

2^nd PC 2551 Beckie Herbert – Western Division

ROAD RUNNING

Result

Inter-Divisional 10K Road Race Championships

The above event took place on Wednesday 12 July 2006 at Lancaster with the following results:-

Male Open

1^st PC 27 Sean Brady – Northern Division

2^nd PC 2911 Ian Pudge - Pennine Division

3^rd PS 911 Russell Proctor – Pennine Division

Women’s Open

1^st PC 2807 Lisa Griffin - Western Division

2^nd PC 437 Sabina Lloyd - Western Division

3^rd Ms 10227 Sharon Dalton – Northern Division

Male Veteran 40+

1^st PC 1789 Stephen Charnley - Pennine Division

2^nd Insp 1045 Dave Croll - Pennine Division

3^rd Insp 1202 Dave Old – Western Division

Women’s Veteran 35+

1^st Ms 11873 Christine Holdsworth – Eastern Division

2^nd PC 6166 Anne Fingleton – Eastern Division

3^rd Ms 10682 Jools Ready – Northern Division

Teams

Men’s Open Team

1^st Pennine Division – Inter-Divisional Champions

PC 2911 Ian Pudge

PS 911 Russell Proctor

PC 1789 Stephen Charnley

PC Insp 1045 David Croll

2^nd Northern Division

PC 27 Sean Brady

PC 161 Derek Snalam

PS 36 Dave Wilkinson

PC 785 Steven Broadbent

3^rd Central Division

Mr 10142 Simon Banfield

PS 1807 Stuart Isherwood

PS 1004 Duncan Whitehead

Ch Supt 8183 David Mallaby

Women’s Open Team

1^st Western Division

PC 2807 Lisa Griffin

PC 437 Sabina Lloyd

Ch Insp 6184 Jenny Gomery

Men’s Veteran Team 40+

1^st Pennine Division

PC 1789 Stephen Charnley

PC Insp 1045 David Croll

Mr Philip Levens (Retiree)

Women’s Veteran Team 35+

1^st Western Division

PC 437 Sabina Lloyd

Ch Insp 6184 Jenny Gomery

PS 6365 Bev Foster

13 July 2006 top

ATHLETICS

Fixture

Police Sport UK National Track and Field Championships

The above event will take place in Newport, Gwent on Wednesday 19 July 2006. The following members of the Club have been selected to participate in these championships. One day of sports leave will be granted subject to the final approval of their respective divisional/departmental commander:-

PC 785 Steven Broadbent – Northern Division

PC 2551 Beckie Herbert – Western Division

PC 3009 John Wiggans – Central Division

DC 5864 David Watkinson – Southern Division

PC 2911 Ian Pudge – Pennine Division

Ms 10764 Gail Hickson – Southern Division

Ms 10839 Susan Harrison – HQ

Team to meet at Preston Railway Station at 11.15 am Tuesday 18 July 2006. Contact: PC Steven Broadbent by email or mobile.

22 June 2006 top

ATHLETICS & RUNNING

Fixture

Inter-Divisional 10K Road Race

The above event will take place on Wednesday 12 July 2006 at Lancaster starting at 7.15pm. The race starts from Morecambe Road, Lancaster. This is a mildly undulating 6.2 mile course around the Lancaster and Morecambe area.

Prizes are awarded to 1st, 2md and 3^rd placed individuals in the male, female and veteran male and female categories. ‘Inter-Divisional’ team prizes are also awarded. (Four to count)

This event is incorporated within the annual Lancaster and Morecambe AC 10k race. Any standard of runner may take part in this event

Respective divisional sports and social clubs will pay entry fees. Any member of the Club wishing to participate in these championships should contact PC Steven Broadbent by e-mail. Please give your age and division represented.

8 June 2006 top

ATHLETICS & RUNNING

Result

Police Sport UK 10K Race Walk

The above event took place in Birmingham on Tuesday 23 May 2006 with the following result:-

2^nd Team – Lancashire Constabulary

PC 785 Steven Broadbent – Northern Division

Mr 10611 Bill Murray - HQ

Mr 11382 Graham Slater – HQ

1^st Lady

Ms 10839 Susan Harrison – ‘G’ Division

Fixture

Inter-Divisional 10K Road Race

The above event will take place on Wednesday 12 July 2006 at Lancaster starting at 7.15pm. The race starts from Morecambe Road, Lancaster. This is a mildly undulating 6.2 mile course around the Lancaster and Morecambe area.

Prizes are awarded to 1st, 2md and 3^rd placed individuals in the male, female and veteran male and female categories. ‘Inter-Divisional’ team prizes are also awarded. (Four to count)

This event is incorporated within the annual Lancaster and Morecambe AC 10k race. Any standard of runner may take part in this event

Respective divisional sports and social clubs will pay entry fees. Any member of the Club wishing to participate in these championships should contact PC Steven Broadbent at Lancaster by e-mail. Please give your age and division represented.

25 May 2006 top

ATHLETICS & RUNNING

Result

British Police Fell Race

The above event took place from Rothbury, Northumbria on 16 May 2006 with the following result:-

3^rd Team - Lancashire Constabulary

PC 474 Mike Riley – Central Division

PC 2911 Ian Pudge – Pennine Division

PC 2336 Chris Shaw – Pennine Division

11 May 2006 top

ATHLETICS and RUNNING

Fixture

PSUK Marathon Championships

The above event will take place at Stratford-upon-Avon on Sunday 7 May 2006. The following members of the force have been selected to anticipate in this event. Four hours County Sport is allowed subject to the final approval of their respective divisional/departmental commander:-

PC 785 Steven Broadbent – Northern Division

PC 474 Mike Riley – Central Division

Mr Simon Banfield – Eastern Division

PC Ian Pudge – Pennine Division

Insp Neil Hunter – HQ/’G’ Divison

Result

PSUK National Marathon Championships – Stratford-upon-Avon

The above event took place on Sunday 7 May 2006 with the following results:-

1st Male

PC 474 Mike Riley – Central Division

1^st Team

PC 474 Mike Riley – Central Division – Time: 2.46

PC Ian Pudge – Pennine Division – Time: 2.59

PC 785 Steven Broadbent – Northern Division – Time: 3.21

Insp Neil Hunter – HQ/’G’ Divison – Time: 3.26

Mr Simon Banfield – Eastern Division – Time: 3.26

PC Mike Riley has been put forward to represent the British Police in the USPE (European Police) Championships held in Istanbul, Turkey in November 2006.

Fixtures

British Police Fell Race

The above event will take from at Rothbury, Northumberland at 1pm on Tuesday 16 May 2006. The following members of the force have been selected to anticipate in this event. Four hours County Sport is allowed subject to the final approval of their respective divisional/departmental commander:-

PC 161 Derek Snalam – Northern Division

PC 785 Steven Broadbent – Northern Division

PC 5938 Philip Corris – Northern Division

Ms 10764 Gail Hickson –Southern Division

PC 474 Mike Riley – Central Division

PS 698 Paul Johnson – Central Division

PC 2343 Mark Skinley - Central Division

Mr 7584 David Walsh - Central Division
Supt 1135 Stuart Williams – ‘G’ Division

Contact: PC 785 Steven Broadbent – Northern Division by email.

Fixture

Police Sport UK 10K Race Walking Championships

The above event will take place at Sutton Park, Birmingham at 1.30pm on Tuesday 23 May 2006. The following members of the force have been selected to anticipate in this event. Four hours County Sport is allowed subject to the final approval of their respective divisional/departmental commander:-

PC 785 Steven Broadbent – Northern Division

Ms 10839 Susan Harrison – Southern Division

Mr 10611 William Murray - HQ

Mr 11382 Graham Slater - HQ

Contact: PC 785 Steven Broadbent – Northern Division by email.

20 April 2006

ATHLETICS & RUNNING

Fixtures

The following fixtures have been arranged:-

British Police Fell Race – Northumbria - 1pm, Tuesday 16 May 2006

Ten-mile course over rugged Northumbria fells. More…

Police Sport UK 10K Race Walk – Birmingham – 1pm, Wednesday 24 May 2006

Six mile, four lap flat course along tarmac parkland paths. More…

Police Sport UK Orienteering Championships – 1pm, Wednesday 7 June 2006

5K and 8K courses through wood and grass land. More…

Police Sport UK Track & Field Championships – Gwent – 10am, Wednesday 19 July 2006

Complete range of track events up to 5k distance and field events held throughout the day. More…

Any member of the club wishing to participate in any of these events should contact PC Steven Broadbent by e-mail.

30 March 2006

ATHLETICS AND RUNNING

Results

Northern Police Cross Country League – 2005/2006 Season

2^nd Female

Ms 10839 Susan Harrison – HQ

3^rd Female

Ms 10764 Gail Hickson – Southern Division

Teams

Lancashire Constabulary

2^nd Women’s Team

3^rd Men’s Team

23 March 2006 top

ATHLETICS & RUNNING

Fixture

Police Sport UK National Cross Country Championships

The above event will take place in Perranporth, Cornwall on Wednesday 22 March 2006. The following members of the force have been selected to participate in this event. One day of sports leave will be granted subject to their respective divisional/departmental commanders approval:-

PC 785 Steven Broadbent – Northern Division

PS 698 Paul Johnson – Central Division

DC 5864 David Watkinson – Southern Division

PEA 10764 Gail Hickson – Southern Division

PC 931 Rod Graham – Pennine Division

PC 2911 Ian Pudge – Pennine Division

PCSO 7393 Martin Dandy – Pennine Division

Ms 12345 Julie Yates – PSD – ‘HQ’

Ms 10839 Susan Harrison – MCU – ‘HQ’

Mr Phil Levens – Retired - Ex Pennine Division

Mr Michael Horne – Retired – Ex Northern division

9 March 2006 top

ATHLETICS AND RUNNING

Result

Inter-Divisional Cross Country Championships

The above event took place at Witton Park, Blackburn on Wednesday 22 February 2006 with the following results: -

Men’s Open

1^st PC 474 Mike Riley – Central Division

2^nd Mr 10142 Simon Banfield – Eastern Division

3^rd PC 2911 Ian Pudge – Pennine Division

Women’s Open

1^st Ms Alison Crook (Retired - Career break)

2^nd Ms 11943 Anna Willetts – Northern Division

3^rd PC 4999 Fiona Jackson – Central Division

Men’s Veteran 40+

1^st Supt Stuart Williams – HQ

2^nd PC 2336 Chris Shaw – Pennine Division

3^rd PC 1789 Stephen Charnley – Pennine Division

Women’s Veteran 35+

1^st Ms 12345 Julie Yates – HQ

2^nd Ms 10227 Sharon Dalton – Northern Division

3^rd Ms 10116 Margaret Scott – Pennine Division

Teams

Men’s Open Team

1^st Central Division

PC 474 Mike Riley

PC 2343 Mark Skinley

DI 1101 Phil Burke

PS 698 Paul Johnson

2^nd Pennine Division

PC 2911 Ian Pudge

PC 2336 Chris Shaw

PC 1789 Stephen Charnley

3^rd HQ/’G’ Division

4^th Northern Division

5^th Eastern Division

6^th Southern Division

7^th Western Division

Teams

Women’s Open

1^st Northern Division

Ms 11943 Anna Willetts

Ms 10227 Sharon Dalton

DS 84 Jo Edwards

2^nd Eastern Division

PC 3359 Katie Whittaker

PC 10267 Joanne Gaffney-Brown

PC 11873 Christine Holdsworth

3^rd Southern Division

4^th Central Division

5^th HQ

6^th Pennine Division

Teams

Men’s Veteran 40+

1^st Pennine Division

PC 2336 Chris Shaw

PC 1789 Stephen Charnley

PC 931 Rod Graham

Women’s Veteran 35+

1^st HQ/’G’ Division

Ms 12345 Julie Yates

Ms 10839 Sue Harrison

Athletics and Running Section – ‘Runner of the Year’ 2005/2006

Mr 12116 Neil Edwards – Southern Division (Comms)

23 February 2006 top

ATHLETICS, CROSS COUNTRY AND RUNNING

Fixtures

Northern Police Cross Country League

Fixture 8 - 8/3/2006 – G.M.P.

Hough End Centre starting at 2pm - Lancashire Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 12.00 noon.

To register for this race contact PC Steven Broadbent by e-mail

9 February 2006 top

ATHLETICS, CROSS COUNTRY AND RUNNING

Fixtures

Inter-Divisional Cross Country Championships – Witton Park

The above event will take place at Witton Park, Blackburn on Wednesday 22 February 2006 starting at 2 pm.

The undulating course will by across parkland and through woodland. Approximate distances are 5.5 miles for the men and 3.5 miles for the women.

Changing and shower facilities will be at the pavilion.

A hot meal will be provided in the pavilion café after the race followed by a presentation of a variety of divisional awards and prizes for different age groups.

To register for this race contact PC Steven Broadbent by e-mail

Northern Police Cross Country League

Fixture 8 - 8/3/2006 – G.M.P.

Hough End Centre - Lancashire Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 12.00 noon.

To register for this race contact PC Steven Broadbent by e-mail

5 January 2006 top

ATHLETICS, CROSS COUNTRY AND RUNNING

Fixtures

Northern Police Cross Country League 2005/2006 Season

The next fixture will be hosted by West Yorkshire Police in Leeds on Wednesday 18 January 2006 starting at 2 pm.

Mini-bus transport will be arranged as follows: -

Lancaster – 10.30 am

Bamber Bridge – 11.00 am

Burch Services – 11.30 am

Contact PC Steven Broadbent by e-mail if you wish to attend this fixture.

Following fixtures: -

Fixture 6 - 01/2/2006 - Humberside

Hull Ionians Rugby Club - Lancashire Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 10.30 am.

Fixture 7 - 22/2/2006 - Lancashire

Witton Park Inter-Divisional event - Make own travel arrangements.

Fixture 8 - 8/3/2006 - GMP

Hough End Centre - Lancashire Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 12.00 noon.

PSUK National Cross Country – Cornwall – 22/3/06

Selection based on attendance at league fixtures

News 2005

21 November 2005 top

ATHLETICS, CROSS COUNTRY AND RUNNING

Fixtures

Northern Police Cross Country League 2005/2006 Season

The next fixture will be hosted by South Yorkshire Police in Sheffield on Wednesday 7 December 2005 starting at 2 pm.

Transport will be arranged as follows: -

Lancaster – 11.00 am

Bamber Bridge – 11.30 am

East Lancashire – 11.30 am

Contact DC David Watkinson by e-mail if you wish to attend this fixture.

Following fixtures: -

Fixture 5 - 11/1/2006 - West Yorkshire

Leeds Stadium - Lancashire Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 11.00 am.

Fixture 6 - 01/2/2006 - Humberside

Hull Ionians Rugby Club - Lancashire Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 10.30 am.

Fixture 7 - 22/2/2006 - Lancashire

Witton Park Inter-Divisional event - Make own travel arrangements.

Fixture 8 - 8/3/2006 - GMP (Note date change)

Hough End Centre - Lancashire Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 12.00 noon.

PSUK National Cross Country – Cornwall – 22/3/06

Selection based on attendance at league fixtures

10 November 2005 top

ATHLETICS, CROSS COUNTRY AND RUNNING

Fixtures

Northern Police Cross Country League 2005/2006 Season

The next fixture will be hosted by Cheshire Constabulary in Wilmslow on Wednesday 16 November 2005 starting at 2 pm.

Transport will be arranged as follows: -

Lancaster – 11.30 am

Bamber Bridge – 12 noon

East Lancashire – 11.30 am

Contact PC Steve Broadbent by e-mail if you wish to attend this fixture.

Following fixtures: -

Fixture 4 - 07/12/2005 - South Yorkshire + North v Midlands

Doncaster - Lancashire Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 10.30 am

Fixture 5 - 11/1/2006 - West Yorkshire

Leeds Stadium - Lancashire Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 11.00 am.

Fixture 6 - 01/2/2006 - Humberside

Hull Ionians Rugby Club - Lancashire Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 10.30 am.

Fixture 7 - 22/2/2006 - Lancashire

Witton Park Inter-Divisional event - Make own travel arrangements.

Fixture 8 - 8/3/2006 - GMP (Note date change)

Hough End Centre - Lancashire Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 12.00 noon.

PSUK National Cross Country – Cornwall – 22/3/06

Selection based on attendance at league fixtures

27 October 2005 top

ATHLETICS, CROSS COUNTRY AND RUNNING

Fixtures

Northern Police Cross Country League 2005/2006 Season

As always, these eight cross-country races are always competitive but at the same time enjoyable and provide the basis of ideal winter training.

They comprise six miles for men and four miles for women starting at 2 pm.

Four hours 'county sport' is approved for those not on rest day, subject to the final approval of their respective Divisional/Departmental commanders'.

The next fixture will be hosted by Cleveland Constabulary in Osmotherley, North Yorkshire on Wednesday 2 November 2005 starting at 2 pm.

Transport will be arranged as follows: -

Lancaster – 10.00 am

Bamber Bridge – 10.30 am

East Lancashire – 11.00 am

Contact PC Steve Broadbent by e-mail if you wish to attend this fixture.

Following fixtures: -

Fixture 3 - 16/11/2005

Wilmslow Rugby Club - Lancashire Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 11.30 am

Fixture 4 - 07/12/2005 - South Yorkshire + North v Midlands

Doncaster - Lancashire

Fixture 5 - 11/1/2006 - West Yorkshire

Leeds Stadium - Lancashire Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 11.00 am

Fixture 6 - 01/2/2006 - Humberside

Hull Ionians Rugby Club - Lancashire Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 10.30 am

Fixture 7 - 22/2/2006 - Lancashire

Witton Park Inter-Divisional event - Make own travel arrangements

Fixture 8 - 15/3/2006 - GMP

Hough End Centre - Lancashire Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 12.00 noon

The above details and on-going results are on our Club website internal or externally on www.policesport.net

13 October 2005

ATHLETICS & RUNNING

Result

PSUK National Marathon Championships

The above event took place in Cardiff on Sunday 9 October 2005 with the following result:-

Male Veteran 45+

Runner-up

PC 785 Steven Broadbent – Northern Division

Time: 3 hours 14 minutes

Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 10.30 am

29 September 2005

ATHLETICS, CROSS COUNTRY AND RUNNING

Fixtures

Northern Police Cross Country League 2005/2006 Season

The season commences with the first fixture, hosted by Cumbria Police, starting at 2 pm on 19 October 2005.

As always, these cross-country races are always competitive but at the same time enjoyable and provide the basis of ideal winter training.

They comprise six miles for men and four miles for women starting at 2 pm. In most cases we will meet at Bamber Bridge Police Station where minibus transport/cars will proceed to the venue.

Four hours 'county sport' is approved for those not on rest day, subject to the final approval of their respective Divisional/Departmental commanders'.

The fixtures dates are listed below:-

Fixture 1 - 19/10/2005 - Cumbria

Carlisle - Lancashire Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 10.30 am

Contact PC Steven Broadbent by e-mail to arrange pick-up at Bamber Bridge, Lancaster or East Lancs.

Fixture 2 - 02/11/2005 - Cleveland

Guisborough Rugby Club - Lancashire Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 10.30 am

Fixture 3 - 16/11/2005

Wilmslow Rugby Club - Lancashire Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 11.30 am

Fixture 4 - 07/12/2005 - South Yorkshire + North v Midlands

Doncaster - Lancashire Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 10.30 am

Fixture 5 - 11/1/2006 - West Yorkshire

Leeds Stadium - Lancashire Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 11.00 am

Fixture 6 - 01/2/2006 - Humberside

Hull Ionians Rugby Club - Lancashire Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 10.30 am

Fixture 7 - 22/2/2006 - Lancashire

Witton Park Inter-Divisional event - Make own travel arrangements

Fixture 8 - 15/3/2006 - GMP

Hough End Centre - Lancashire Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 12.00 noon

The above details and on-going results are on our Club website internal or externally on www.policesport.net

London Marathon Entries

If you are hoping to run in the London Marathon in April 2006 then you need to submit an entry into the official ballot as soon as possible – the closing date is 21 October – entry forms can be obtained from good sports shops.

The Club have three guaranteed places available to the Club and as usual they will be allocated as follows:-

• Rejected in the ballot

• Has supported the club and competed in the greatest number of fixtures over the previous 12 months

If you fit the above criteria, please send your ballot rejection letter to PC Steven Broadbent, Lancaster Police Station, Northern Division.

22 September 2005 top

ATHLETICS & RUNNING

Result

Police Sport UK 10 Mile Road Race

The above event took place in Bangor, Northern Ireland on Saturday 17 September 2005 with the following result:-

2nd Veteran 50+

Ms 10839 Susan Harrison – ‘G’ Division

8 September 2005 top

ATHLETICS & RUNNING

Fixture

PSUK 10 Mile Road Race – Northern Ireland

The above event will take place in Bangor, Northern Ireland on Saturday 17 September 2005. The following members of the force have been selected to participate in this event. One day of special leave will be granted to those who are not on rest day subject to the final approval of their respective divisional/departmental commander:

Inspector 1202 David Old – Western Division

PC 161 Derek Snalem – Northern Division

PC 579 Jon Shaw – Northern Division

PC 785 Steven Broadbent – Northern Division

PC 6219 Adele Brookbanks – Northern Division

Mr Michael Horne – Northern division (Retired)

PC 474 Michael Riley – Central Division

PC 2993 Kerry Gillibrand – Eastern Division

PC 931 Roderick Graham – Pennine Division

PC 3477 Louise Renaud – Pennine Division

PC 2911 Ian Pudge – Pennine Division

PC 2336 Chris Shaw – Pennine Division

Ms 10839 Susan Harrison - HQ

Ms 12345 Julie Yates – HQ

Ms 12383 Shirley Worrall – HQ

The team will meet at Bamber Bridge Police Station at 7 am, Friday 16 September 2005. Contact: PC Steven Broadbent by Email.

4 August 2005 top

ATHLETICS

Result

National PSUK Track and Field, Moorland Stadium, Derby

The above event took place on Wednesday 20 July 2005 with the following results:-

PC 3009 John Wiggans – Central Division

2nd Triple Jump

3rd Long Jump

3rd High Jump

21 July 2005 top

ROAD RUNNING

Result

Inter-Divisional 10K Road Race Championships

The above event took place at 7.30 pm on Wednesday 13 July 2005 with the following results:-

Male Open

1st PC 27 Sean Brady – Northern Division

2nd PC 474 Mike Riley – Central Division

3rd PC 2336 Chris Shaw – Pennine Division

Women’s Open

1st Ms 11943 Anna Willets – Northern Division

2nd PC 3063 Lisa Bell – Pennine Division

3rd PC 4999 Fiona Jackson – Central Division

Male Veteran 40+

1st Supt Stuart Williams – HQ

2nd Insp Dave Old – Western Division

3rd PS 682 Phil Levens – Pennine Division

Women’s Veteran 35+

1st PC 6219 Adele Brookbanks – Northern Division

2nd Ms 10227 Sharon Dalton – Northern Division

3rd Ms 10676 Natalie Rothwell – Northern Division

Teams

Men’s Open Team

1st Pennine Division – Inter-Divisional Champions

PC 2336 Chris Shaw

PC 2911 Ian Pudge

PS 682 Phil Levens

PC Insp 1045 David Croll

2nd Northern Division

PC 27 Sean Brady

PS 2042 Simon Dent

PS 36 Dave Wilkinson

PC 5938 Phil Corris

3rd Central Division

PC 474 Mike Riley

Insp 850 Steven Atkinson

PC 868 Steve Harry

PC 2762 Nathan Jones

Women’s Open Team

1st Northern Division

Ms 11943 Anna Willets

PC 6219 Adele Brookbanks

Ms 10227 Sharon Dalton

Men’s Veteran Team 40+

1st Pennine Division

DC 1474 Ray Entwhistle

PC 931 Rod Graham

PC Insp 1045 David Croll

Women’s Veteran Team 35+

1st Northern Division

PC 6219 Adele Brookbanks

Ms 10227 Sharon Dalton

Ms 10676 Natalie Rothwell

14 July 2005 top

ATHLETICS

Fixture

PSUK National Track & Field Championships - Derbyshire

The above event will take place on Wednesday 20 July 2005 in Derby. The following members have been selected to participate in this event. One day of special leave will be granted to those not already on rest day, subject to the final approval of their respective Divisional/Department Manager:-

Long Jump

Triple Jump

High Jump

Javelin

Medley relay

PC 3009 John Wiggans – Central Division

5000 m

3000 m steeplechase

3000 m race walk

1500 m

Medley relay

PC 785 Steven Broadbent – Northern Division

5000 m

1500 m

Medley relay

DC 5864 David Watkinson – Southern Division

Mr Michael Horne – Retired

5000 m

1500 m

Ms. 10383 Shirley Worrall – HQ

Ms 10839 Susan Harrison – HQ

Transport will leave Lancashire 2 pm Tuesday 19 July and return 1 pm Thursday 21 July 2005.

7 July 2005 top

ROAD RUNNING

Fixture

Inter-Divisional 10K Road Race Championships

The above event will take place at 7.15 pm on Wednesday 13 July 2005. The race starts from the Lancaster and Morecambe College of Further Education, Morecambe Road. This is a mildly undulating 6.2 mile course around the Slyne, Hest Bank and Torrisholme areas finishing within the college grounds.

Prizes are awarded to 1st, 2md and 3rd placed individuals in the male, female and veteran male and female categories. ‘Inter-Divisional’ team prizes are also awarded. (Four to count)

Respective divisional sports and social clubs will pay entry fees. Any member of the Club wishing to participate in these championships should contact PC Steven Broadbent at Lancaster by e-mail. Please give your age and division represented.

Past 10K Results

If you have competed in these championships before, you can now look up 1997 to 2004 performances on the Club Website. Visit: 10K Archive

23 June 2005 top

ROAD RUNNING

Fixture

Inter-Divisional 10K Road Race Championships

The above event will take place at 7.15 pm on Wednesday 13 July 2005. The race starts from the Lancaster and Morecambe College of Further Education, Morecambe Road. This is a mildly undulating 6.2 mile course around the Slyne, Hest Bank and Torrisholme areas finishing within the college grounds.

Prizes are awarded to 1st, 2md and 3rd placed individuals in the male, female and veteran male and female categories. ‘Inter-Divisional’ team prizes are also awarded. (Four to count)

Respective divisional sports and social clubs will pay entry fees. Any member of the Club wishing to participate in these championships should contact PC Steven Broadbent at Lancaster by e-mail. Please give your age and division represented.

Past 10K Results

If you have competed in these championships before, you can now look up 1997 to 2004 performances on the Club Website. Visit: 10K Archive

14 April 2005 top

ATHLETICS AND RUNNING

Fixture

PSUK 10 Mile Road Race

The above event will take place in Bangor, Northern Ireland on Saturday 17 September 2005. The following members of the force sports club have been selected to participate in this event. Those not already on rest-day will be granted one day of sports leave subject to the final approval of their respective divisional/departmental commander:-

PC 474 Michael Riley – Central Division

PC 161 Derek Snalem – Northern Division

PC 579 Jon Shaw – Northern Division

PC 785 Steve Broadbent – Northern Division

PC 2619 Adele Brookbanks – Northern Division

Mr Michael Horne – Northern division (Retired)

Inspector 1202 Dave Old – Western Division

PC 931 Rod Graham – Pennine Division

PC 2336 Chris Shaw – Pennine Division

PC 2911 Ian Pudge – Pennine Division

PC 2336 Chris Shaw – Pennine Division

PC 3477 Louise Renaud – Pennine Division

Ms 10839 Sue Harrison - HQ

Ms 12345 Julie Yates - HQ

Ms 12383 Shirley Worrall – HQ

Contact: PC Steven Broadbent – Northern Division (By-Email)

7 April 2005 top

ATHLETICS & RUNNING

Fixture

British Police Fell Race

The above event will take place from Tebay, Cumbria on Tuesday 17 May 2005 starting at 1 pm. The course is 11 miles traversing the northern Howgills with a total ascent of 3000 feet.

Any member of the Club interested in competing in this event should contact PC Steven Broadbent by e-mail.

Further details about the event can be found on the Club intranet site:

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ATHLETICS

Result

PSUK National Cross Country Championships

The above event took place in Newcastle on Wednesday 23 March 2005. A total of 36 police forces took part.

Men’s Open Team

5th – Lancashire Constabulary

PC  474 Mike Riley – Central Division

PC 2336 Chris Shaw – Pennine Division

DS 1504 Adrian Crorken – Pennine Division

PC 2911 Ian Pudge – Pennine Division

PC 931 Rod Graham  – Pennine Division

PC 5164 Mark Skinley – Central Division

PS 682 Phil Levens – Pennine Division

Inspector 1101 Phil Burke – Northern Division

PC 785 Steven Broadbent – Northern Division

PC 161 Derek Snalem – Northern Division

Mr Michael Horne – Northern division (Retired) 

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CROSS COUNTRY

Fixture

PSUK National Cross Country Championships – Newcastle

The above event will take place at Exhibition Park, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne on Wednesday 23 March 2004.

The following members have been selected to participate in the fixture and one day of Sports Leave will be granted, subject to the final approval of the respective Departmental Commander/Manager: -

Inspector 1101 Phil Burke – Northern Division

PC 785 Steven Broadbent – Northern Division

PC 161 Derek Snalem – Northern Division

Mr Michael Horne – Northern division (Retired)

PC  474 Mike Riley – Central Division

PC 5164 Mark Skinley – Central Division

PS 682 Phil Levens – Pennine Division

DS 1504 Adrian Crorken – Pennine Division

PC 931 Rod Graham  – Pennine Division

PC 2911 Ian Pudge – Pennine Division

PC 2336 Chris Shaw – Pennine Division

Ms 12345 Julie Yates – HQ

Ms 12992 Cathryn Blane – HQ

Ms 10839 Susan Harrison - HQ

Transport as arranged by e-mail.

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ATHLETICS & RUNNING

Results

Inter-Divisional Cross Country

The above event took place at Witton Park on Wednesday 23 February 2005. 48 members of the force took part with a further 48 members of other forces taking part in the combined forces Northern Police Cross Country League. The following Inter-Divisional results were achieved (NPCCL in brackets): -

Male Open

1st PC Mike Riley – Central Division (5th Overall)

2nd PC Ian Pudge – Pennine Division (10th overall)

3rd PC Mark Skinley – Central Division (22nd overall)

Women’s Open

1st Ms Anna Willets – Northern Division (3rd overall)

2nd Ms Lisa Bell – Pennine Division (10th overall)

3rd Ms Laura Gill – HQ (14th overall)

Male Veteran’s 40+

1st PC Chris Shaw – Pennine Division (12th overall)

2nd PC Rod Graham – Pennine Division (15th overall)

3rd PC Adrian Crorken – Pennine Division (19th overall)

Women’s Veteran’s 35+

1st Ms Sharon Dalton – HQ (12th overall)

2nd PC Julia Rushton – Central Division (15th overall)

3rd Ms Patricia Slater – Pennine Division (16th overall)

Teams

Men’s Team

Inter-Divisional ‘Gerry Charnley Trophy’

1st Pennine Division

PC Ian Pudge

PC Chris Shaw

PC Rod Graham

PC Adrian Crorken

2nd Central Division

PC Mike Riley

PC Mark Skinley

Insp Simon Hayes

PS Paul Johnston

Women’s Teams

1st Pennine Division

Ms Lisa Bell

Ms Patricia Slater

Ms Margaret Scott

2nd HQ

Ms Sharon Dalton

Ms Laura Gill

Ms Julie Yates

Fixture

Northern Police Cross Country League

The next fixture will take place at Hough End, GMP on Wednesday 16 March 2005.

As always, these cross-country races are competitive but at the same time enjoyable and provide the basis of ideal winter training.

They comprise six miles for men and four miles for women starting at 2 pm. Four hours 'county sport' is granted for those not on rest day, subject to the final approval of their respective divisional/departmental commanders'.

Contact: PC Steven Broadbent, Athletics Secretary at Lancaster. By e-mail.

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ATHLETICS & RUNNING

Fixture

Inter Divisional Cross Country / Northern Police Cross Country League

The next fixture will take place at Witton Park, Blackburn on Wednesday 23 February 2005. (Not Lancaster University as previously advertised)

As always, these cross-country races are competitive but at the same time enjoyable and provide the basis of ideal winter training.

They comprise six miles for men and four miles for women starting at 2 pm. Four hours 'county sport' is granted for those not on rest day, subject to the final approval of their respective divisional/departmental commanders'.

Transport/Directions: All competitors should make own arrangements. The park is located on the Preston Old Road, Witton, Blackburn. Parking is available inside the park and changing facilities are located at the pavilion.

Inter-Divisional Event: Prizes will be awarded to Lancashire runners places 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each of the respective categories. Veteran class is 40+ men, 35+ women. Inter-Divisional teams: 4 men to count men, 3 women to count.

A presentation with hot meal will take place at 3.30 pm in the Butler’s Arms, Pleasington.

One further league fixture will follow followed by the PSUK National Championships:-

Fixture 8 - 16/3/2005 - GMP (Not 2 March as advertised previous)

Hough End Centre - Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 11.30 am

PSUK Nationals – Newcastle, Northumbria – Wednesday 23 March 2005

Anyone wishing to run in any of these events should contact PC Steven Broadbent at Lancaster. (By e-mail)

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ATHLETICS & RUNNING

Fixture

Inter Divisional Cross Country / Northern Police Cross Country League

The next fixture will take place at Witton Park, Blackburn on Wednesday 23 February 2005. (Not Lancaster University as previously advertised)

As always, these cross-country races are competitive but at the same time enjoyable and provide the basis of ideal winter training.

They comprise six miles for men and four miles for women starting at 2 pm. Four hours 'county sport' is granted for those not on rest day, subject to the final approval of their respective divisional/departmental commanders'.

Transport/Directions: All competitors should make own arrangements. The park is located on the Preston Old Road, Witton, Blackburn. Parking is available inside the park and changing facilities are located at the pavilion.

Inter-Divisional Event: Prizes will be awarded to Lancashire runners places 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each of the respective categories. Veteran class is 40+ men, 35+ women. Inter-Divisional teams: 4 men to count men, 3 women to count.

A presentation with hot meal will take place at 3.30 pm in the Butler’s Arms, Pleasington.

One further league fixture will follow followed by the PSUK National Championships:-

Fixture 8 - 2/3/2005 - GMP

Hough End Centre - Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 11.30 am

PSUK Nationals – Newcastle, Northumbria – Wednesday 23 March 2005

Anyone wishing to run in any of these events should contact PC Steven Broadbent at Lancaster. (By e-mail)

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ATHLETICS & RUNNING

Fixture

Northern Police Cross Country League

The next fixture will take place at Leeds, West Yorkshire on Wednesday 19 January 2004.

As always, these cross-country races are competitive but at the same time enjoyable and provide the basis of ideal winter training.

They comprise six miles for men and four miles for women starting at 2 pm. Four hours 'county sport' is approved for those not on rest day, subject to the final approval of their respective Divisional/Departmental commanders'.

Transport will leave:-

Lancaster at 10.30 am

Bamber Bridge Police Station at 11.00 am.

East Lancashire at 11.30 am

Three further league fixtures will follow through to March 2005:-

Fixture 6 - 2/2/2005 - Humberside

Hull Ionians Rugby Club - Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 10.30 am

Fixture 7 -  23/2/2005 - Lancashire

Lancaster University (Inter-Divisional event) Make own travel arrangements

Fixture 8 - 2/3/2005 - GMP

Hough End Centre - Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 11.30 am

PSUK Nationals - Northumbria - March 2005

Contact: PC Steven Broadbent at Lancaster. (By e-mail)