Lancashire Constabulary Sports & Social Club

I am pleased to have received reports from nearly every sports section that highlighted the successes and achievements during the past year. Once again, the club committee are impressed by the continued high standard of sporting talent and the countless number of first, second and third placings at PSUK Regional and National levels as well as many ‘sectional sport’ event successes.

Some of these reports are detailed, some brief. Either way, they give an excellent reflection of the talented sports men and women that we have representing the force.

May this continue and may I stress at this point that it is important that Sectional secretaries report back in as much detail as possible through the year on the achievements and activities of their members. This way we can market our success in other publications such as “Off-Duty”, “Context” and Weekly Orders. This will enable us to fully justify the funding support that we get.

I don’t propose to read out these successes at this meeting today. I will leave it to everyone to access our Internet Website in the next few days where the full report will be posted. I have already singled out a number of success stories and these will be featured in the next edition of “Off-Duty 4” out in a couple of weeks.

Finally, may I thank all sports secretaries for their hard work in organising their respective sports section activities. Your time and hard work is as always, fully appreciated.

Sectional Sports

Sectional Sports Reports

Athletics & Running Section top

By Secretary PC Steven Broadbent

Running seems to go from strength to strength in terms of popularity. This is probably because it is one of the key 'keep fit' sports and playing costs are minimum. Also, there is much scope to encourage all skill levels of runners who can participate at both county and national events.

January - March - Northern Police Cross Country League

Again, well turned out with the Lancashire men scoring 4th place in the team event and ladies also scoring 4th place team.

February - Inter-Divisional Cross-Country

The section organises two annual Inter-Divisional events - a cross-country in February and a 10k road race in July. The Cross Country event was held at Witton Park, Blackburn. An excellent turn-out from Lancashire with 48 runners and a further 48 runners attending from other police northern league police forces. Despite freezing cold conditions and periodic snow flurries everyone had an enjoyable race.

Pennine Division took many of the prizes with 1st places men and women's teams. However, Central's Mike Riley and Northern's Anna Willets took the men and women's individual places.

March - Police Sport UK - Cross Country

May - British Police Fell Race

July - Police Sport UK - Track & Field Athletics

July - Inter-Divisional 10k

September - Police Sport UK - 10 Mile Road Race

October - Police Sport UK - Marathon

October - December - Northern Police Cross Country League

Badminton Section top

By Secretary PC Paul Hope

Basketball Section top

By Secretary Inspector Peter Zsigmond

Bowling Section top