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Awards Night - Saturday 3rd March 2018
On Saturday 3rd March South Devon AC celebrated the achievements of their runners at Brixham Cricket Club. Well done to all our runners and congratulations to those who won an award!
Senior Grand Prix
Senior Female
1st - Michelle Cowley
2nd - Kerry Bell
3rd - Sue Hayes
Senior Male
1st - David Hampton
2nd - Marc Walpot
3rd - Vince Langdon
Age Category
FV35 - Karen Bumby
FV40 - Anita Carpenter
FV45 - Sue Hayes
FV50 - Kerry Bell
FV55 - Heather Coverdale
MV45 - Vince Langdon
MV50 - Marc Walpot
MV60 - Roger Webb
MV65 - Steve Waddington
12 Out of 12 Grand Prix Races
David Cubberley
John Drennan
Club Championships
Female
1st - Kerry Bell
2nd - Sue Hayes
3rd - Anita Carpenter
Male
1st - David Hampton
2nd - Marc Jones
3rd - Keith Belt
Age Category
FV40 - Sadie Heathcote
FV45 - Tracey Elford
MV60 - Roger Webb
Athlete of the Year
Senior Female - Michelle Cowley
Vet Female - Kerry Bell
Senior Male - David Hampton
Vet Male - Jeremy Goddard
Cross Country
Vet Female - Yvette Smith
Senior Male - David Hampton
Vet Male - Vince Langdon
Track and Field
Steve Waddington
Off Road
Female - Jodie Lee for City to Sea and Bovington Marathon
Male - Jeremy Goddard for Atacama Crossing
Road Race - Up to 10K
Female - Kerry Bell - 1st Chance 10k
Male - Keith Belt - 1st Chance 10k
Road Race - 11K to 19 Miles
Female - Kerry Bell - Bideford Half
Male - Colin Peters - Bideford Half
Road Race - 20 Miles, Marathon & Ultra
Female - Heather Maddock - Bournemouth Marathon
Male - Colin Peters - London Marathon
3K Darren Turner Trophy
Female - Sue Hayes
Male - David Hampton
Most Improved Female - Christine Walpot
Most Improved Male - Vince Langdon
Most Improved Runner
Female - Michelle Coles
Male - Stuart Batten
Coach of the Year
Vince Langdon
Club Woman of the Year
Steph Bartlett - for obtaining £2000 Tesco Bags of Help Scheme and work on committees
Club Man of the Year
Chris Reece - for Club Kit, Web Page, Facebook, Club notice board, Club Records
The raffle raised £179 for the Chair's charity, which this year is Devon Air Ambulance.
Junior Grand Prix
Under 9 Girl – Lizzie Bumby
Under 9 Boy – Ben Hardwicke
Under 10 Girl – Hannah Carr
Under 10 Boy – Robert Hayes
Under 11 Girl – Zoe White
Under 11 Boy – Josh Shapter
Under 13 Girl – Holly Langdon
Under 13 Boy – Francis Hayes
Under 15 Girl – Ellie Morris
10 out of 10 Grand Prix Events
Hannah Carr, Lauren Carr, Lizzie Bumby, Robert Hayes & Francis Hayes
Junior Athlete of the Year
Under 9 Girl – Kahlen Denham & Maja Davies (equal scores)
Under 9 Boy – Jacob Shapter
Under 10 Girl – Lauren Carr
Under 10 Boy – Thomas Hart
Under 11 Girl – Robyn Harris
Under 11 Boy – Angus Graham
Under 13 Girl – Leah Curtis
Under 13 Boy – Matthew Langdon
Under 17 Girl – Caitlin Moss
Junior Cross Country
Junior Girl – Hannah Carr
Junior Boy – Sam Barnaby
Most Improved
Junior Girl – Evie Rowe
Junior Boy – Harry Clayton
Karen Tucker Memorial
Lauren Carr
New Torbay Park Run Awards
Most Improved Boy / Girl – based on their percentage improvement from their 1st Park Run time to their best Park Run time:
Caitlin Moss (22.25%) – next best Hannah Carr (19.28)
Francis Hayes (14.21%) – next best Matthew Langdon (11.54)
Fastest Boy & Girl – based on Park Run’s published age graded results:
Holly Langdon (70.13%) – next best Hannah Carr (68.72)
Sam Barnaby (68.30%) – next best Angus Graham (68.13)
Track & Field Awards
Middle Distance (800 & 1500m) – Ellie Morris for 800m at the Tavistock Open
Throws – Matthew Langdon for Shot Put at the Tavistock Open
Jumps – Holly Langdon for High Jump at the Tavistock Open
New Years Day Run 2018
South Devon AC runners and guests gathered together at Berry Head to set off on their annual New Years Day jaunt from back to Goodrington along the coastal footpath. Some members doubled the distance by running to and from Berry Head.
The weather was very kind staying dry throughout the 6 mile run, although conditions were very muddy and challenging in places.
Happy New Year!
Jingle Bell Jog - Thursday 14th December 2017
South Devon AC put on their Santa suits for the clubs “Jingle Bell Jog” on Thursday running 4.5 miles around Paignton before a Christmas meal at Cantina in Goodrington.
SDAC 20th Anniversary
South Devon AC celebrated their 20th anniversary this September. The club's chair, John Drennan, organised a 20 hour relay round Paignton Green starting at 10pm on Saturday 23rd and finishing at 6pm on Sunday 24th.
A terrific number of club members, including some of our juniors signed up to run laps, mostly in hour shifts. The total number of laps run was an amazing 465 and £200 was collected for the chair's charity, Rowcroft.
On holiday in Croatia Lynda and Alan Sloman and Jean Grierson-Jackson did their bit to increase the number of laps by running 10 miles at 6.30am on Sunday morning in their club colours.
Awards' Night
On Saturday 25th February 2017 South Devon AC celebrated the achievements of their runners at Brixham Cricket Club. Well done to all our runners and congratulations to those who won an award!
Senior Grand Prix
Senior Female - Michelle Cowley
Senior Male - David Hampton
Vet 50 Female - Kerry Bell
Vet 50 Male - Colin Peters
Vet 45 Female - Sue Hayes
Vet 55 Male - Mark Holman
Vet 60 Male - Roger Webb
12 Out of 12 Grand Prix Races
Tracy Elford, Roger Webb & John Drennan
Club Championships
1st Female - Michelle Cowley
2nd Female - Gemma Body
3rd Female - Sue Hayes
Vet 45 Female - Tracy Elford
Vet 50 Female - Kerry Bell
Vet 60 Female - Brenda Grant
1st Male - David Hampton
2nd Male - Rod Keen
3rd Male - Roger Webb
Vet 60 Male - John Drennan
Vet 65 Male - David Naish
Athlete of the Year
Senior Female - Michelle Cowley
Senior Male - David Hampton
Vet Female - Kerry Bell
Vet Male - Mark Jones
Cross Country
Roger Webb
Track and Field
Steve Waddington
Off Road
Female - Yvette Smith
Male - Mark Jones
Road Race - Up to 10K
Female - Michelle Cowley
Male - Keith Belt
Road Race - 11K to 19 Miles
Female - Michelle Cowley
Male - Colin Peters
Road Race - 20 Miles, Marathon & Ultra
Female - Gemma Body
Male - Colin Peters
Fastest Marathon
Female - Gemma Body
Male - Colin Peters
Alan Sloman 3K Darren Turner Award
Female - Michelle Cowley
Male - David Hampton
Most Improved Female - Sadie Heathcote
Most Improved Male - Nick Oxley
Most Improved Runner
Female - Bridget Williams
Male - Steve Maddock
Coach of the Year
Vince Langdon
Club Women of the Year
Karen Bumby & Lucy Carpenter
Club Men of the Year
Guy Henderson & John Drennan
At SDAC's Awards' Night the raffle raised £156 for the Chair's charity, which this year is Rowcroft.
Junior Grand Prix
Girls' Under 10 - Zoe White
Boys' Under 10 - Josh Shapter
Girls' Under 11 - Holly Langdon
Boy's Under 11 - Francis Hayes
Girls' Under 13 - Chloe Richards
10 out of 10 Grand Prix Events
Robert Hayes & Francis Hayes
Junior Athlete of the Year
Under 10 Girl - Hannah Carr
Under 10 Boy - Alfie Harris
Under 11 Girl - Eve Campbell
Under 11 Boy - Matthew Langdon
Under 13 Girl - Sophie Dale
Junior Cross Country Girl
Robyn Harris
Junior Cross Country Boy
Angus Graham
Most Improved Girl
Chloe Connor
Most Improved Boy
Robert Hayes
Karen Tucker Memorial
George Jackson Greenham
New Year's Day Run
South Devon AC runners before setting off on their annual New Years Day jaunt from Berry Head back to Goodrington along the coastal footpath.
Jingle Bell Jog - Thursday 22nd December 2016
South Devon AC assembled before their annual Jingle Bell Jog around the streets of Paignton, and beyond, to view the sometimes spectacular Christmas lights with which people have decorated their houses.
Beat the Tide - Sunday 14th August 2016
Well done the the SDAC ladies team came 2nd at the annual Paignton Regatta Beat the Tide competition.
The event challenges teams to build the sturdiest mound of sand they can muster as the tide stays far down the beach, then climb on top of it and cling on while the waves race in and lap around them.
Various techniques were on display, from those who went for height to teams who constructed elaborate wave defences in front of their mounds of sand.
The SDAC ladies donated half their winnings to the Regatta's Charity, Action Duchenne, and the other half to our Chairman's charity, the Haven in Paignton.
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Quiz Night - Saturday 9th April 2016
Thank you to everyone who came to the Quiz Night on Saturday. It was a great evening as usual and we raised a total of £73.00 for the Haven in Paignton. Once again, thanks must go to John Drennan for organising the evening.
The Quiz Night will be held at the Torbay Inn on Fisher Street on Saturday, 9th April at 7:30pm. Cost will be £2.00 per person, with all proceeds going to the Haven in Paignton. Maximum of four members per team and there will be a cash prize for the winning team.There will also be a Grand Raffle - please bring contributions!
Awards' Night - Saturday 5th March 2016
South Devon AC celebrated a very successful awards' night at Brixham Cricket Club. The juniors were first to receive their awards with the following prizes being won:
Athlete of the Year:
U 10 boy - Jack Adams
U10 girl - Zoe White
U11 boy - Max Pritchard
U11 girl - Livvy Greenway
U13 girl - Chloe Richens
Grand Prix:
U10 girl - Holly Langdon
U10 boy - Francis Hayes
U11 girl - Isabelle Smith
U11 boy - Jack Tsigarides
U13 girl - Chloe Richens
Award for completing all 10 races:
Josh Shapter
The Karen Tucker Award:
Austin Pritchard
Cross Country awards:
Matthew Langdon and Sophie Dale
Most Improved Athletes:
Josh Shapter and Eve Cambell
Senior Awards
Athletes of the Year
Dave Hampton and Gemma Body, Marc Jones and Heather Maddock.
Grand Prix winners:
1st Male - David Hampton,
2nd Male - Colin Peters and
1st Female - Michelle Cowley
2nd Female - Louise Lewry
Over 60 Male - John Drennan
O45 Female - Sue Hayes
Most Improved Athlete:
David Hampton and Louise Lewry
Robert Forbes trophy:
Vince Langdon for the fastest age graded marathon time
Marc Jones for his many ultra marathons
SDAC also held a raffle which raised £151 for The Haven which is the chair's charity of the year.
Jingle Bell Jog - Thursday 17th December 2015
'So here it is Merry Christmas' South Devon AC gathered for their annual Jingle Bell Jog around Paignton to oooh and aaah at people's Christmas lights; this year we had an angel, a couple of elves, many Mr and Mrs Christmases and Baloo the Bear with a fairy lights enhanced tutu. Afterwards we went to the Torbay Inn for food and banter.We held a raffle which raised £66 for the Chair's charity, this year it is The Haven in Paignton.
AGM - Thursday 19th November 2015 at 8:15pm
The AGM will be held in the Beesley Room at Torbay Leisure Centre after our running session. All club members are invited to attend.
Nominations for all officers and committee posts, together with motions to be discussed, must be submitted in writing or emailed to the club secretary at least 14 days before the meeting.
Club secretary: Liz Lee Email: dave.liz@live.co.uk
Quiz Night
Thanks to everyone who came to the Quiz Night on Saturday. It was a great evening and we managed to raise £129.00 for the Chair's charity, The Williams Foundation.
The Quiz Night will be held at the Torbay Inn on Fisher Street on Saturday, 16th May at 8:30pm. Cost will be £2.00 per person, with all proceeds going to the Williams Syndrom Foundation. Maximum of four members per team and there will be a cash prize for the winning team. There will also be a Grand Raffle - please bring contributions!
Delicious Dart Trail - Sunday 7th March 2015
The Delicious Dart Trail is a trail running event with a difference.
Starting at The Shops at Dartington, participants will run to the coastal town of Dartmouth, sampling a wide variety of the finest local produce along the way.
By the time they reach Dartmouth, participants will have clocked up 15 miles of spectacular riverside trail and tasted more than a dozen different beers, wines, liqueurs, savouries and puddings.
Awards' Night - 27th February 2015
South Devon AC enjoyed a well attended awards' night on Friday 27th February. Brixham Cricket club again very kindly allowed us to use their club house. 2014 had been a very successful year for SDAC. We were represented at races throughout the West Country on almost every weekend of the year with many of our runners winning age categories. Some of our juniors achieved high positions in races too.
This year the juniors held their own Grand Prix and also represented the club in track, cross country, road and off-road races. At this year's Pearson Cup a small but determined junior team returned some excellent individual performances and supported one another magnificently.
The evening started with the junior awards.
Junior Grand Prix
Under 10 Girl - Holly Langdon
Under 10 Boy - Jack Adams & Matt Langdon
Under 11 Girl - Isabelle Smith
Under 11 Boy - James De Sellingcourt
Under 13 Girl - Chloe Richens
Under 13 Boy - Thomas Hocking
Under 15 Girl - Amy Artingsall
Under 15 Boy - Vaughn Lear
Under 17 Girl - Bryony Butterworth
Under 17 Boy - Ben Stockman
Athlete of the Year
Under 10 Girl - Emily Mortimer
Under 10 Boy - Francis Hayes
Under 11 Girl - Isabelle Allen
Under 11 Boy - Tommy Ash
Under 13 Girl - Phoebe De Sellingcourt
Under 13 Boy - Thomas Hocking
Under 15 Girl - Amy Artingsall
Under 15 Boy - Vaughn Lear
Under 17 Girl - Bryony Butterworth
Under 17 Boy - Ben Stockman
Junior Cross Country Awards
Holly Langdon & Matt Langdon
Track & Field - Middle Distance
Lexi Dart
Most Improved Junior Athlete
Zoe White
Karen Tucker Trophy
Angus Graham
The senior Grand Prix was hard fought with the overall results in doubt until the last race.
Senior Grand Prix
1st Female - Naomi Flanagan
2nd Female - Kerry Bell
3rd Female - Sue Hayes
1st Male - David Hampton
2nd Male - Jerry Hocking
3rd Male - Rob Leeke
Club Champs
1st Female - Naomi Flanagan
2nd Female - Michelle Moore
3rd Female - Kerry Bell
1st Male - David Hampton
2nd Male - Jerry Hocking
3rd Male - Rob Leeke
Off Road
Female - Val McClean
Male - Marc Jones
Cross Country
Female - Naomi Flanagan
Male - David Hampton
Athlete of the Year
Female - Naomi Flanagan
Male - David Hampton
3K in house series
Female - Naomi Flanagan
Male - David Hampton
Most Improved Female
Heather Maddock
Most Improved Male
Rod Keen
Athlete of the Year - Vets
Female - Kerry Bell
Male - Jerry Hocking
Coach of the Year
Alan Sloman
Club Man of the Year
Roger Webb for representing the club in so many races over so many years
Club Woman of the Year
Tracy Elford for managing and maintaining the website
A raffle was held on the night which raised £111 for the Williams Foundation.
