ANNUAL REPORT 2016/2017 INTRODUCTION FROM THE CHAIR Carol Anthony Chair, Welsh Athletics

The specific achievements which • Continued to meet all the core targets set performances of the current champions. are detailed in other areas of the by our major funding partners This proved to be the perfect forum to • Maintained financial stability honour the past icons of our sport and to report, illustrate the outcomes inspire our current and future athletes. of the hard work of our dedicated • Introduced a new Club Modernisation “I am delighted to Programme. From a strategic perspective, 2018 will staff and volunteer workforce • Supported the development of athletes be a very important year for us. We will and the talent and commitment of and coaches continue our focus on Governance as we our athletes during the year. • Restructured the Performance Team review our current structure in terms of to support Elite Performance. effectiveness and efficiency. We will also introduce the 2017 embark on a consultation programme with • Developed the Run initiative all our stakeholders as we start to plan Our commitment to achieving the highest to support social running in Wales standards in all aspects of our sport, the details of our new Strategic Plan. It is • Provided competitive opportunities important that we adopt an inclusive ‘whole together with our willingness to embrace at all levels in all disciplines innovation, has been recognised by Sport team’ approach to the preparation of the plan, with input from all areas of the sport, Annual Report as it Wales and it is particularly pleasing to Our membership figures have continued to so that the final plan is one that everyone report that Welsh Athletics will play an increase and this is testament to the great can take ownership of in a positive and important role in the pilot phase of the work of our dedicated volunteers in the coherent way. Remodelling the Relationship with Sport clubs. We have also increased our number Wales Project during the next year. of new coaches, officials and volunteers. The 2018 is to be has, once again, been a held in April in the Gold Coast Australia. It is inevitable that in a sport as diverse as The / Para Athletics Our plans are already advanced for this and athletics, there will always be challenges Championships held in the Olympic the next few months will be really critical to be met and new opportunities to be Stadium in was a huge success and in the final build up to this event. I offer my explored. Our aim must be to continue to had global television coverage. We were very best wishes to all athletes, coaches evolve and modernise to ensure that we delighted and very proud that five athletes very successful year for meet the challenges of the new sporting and support staff for success in these and eleven officials were selected to take games. landscape, provide appropriate and part in this great event. This was a great exciting opportunities for developing and honour for the individuals and also for The clubs and all our dedicated coaches, growing the sport and also to satisfy the Welsh Athletics. officials and volunteers are the bedrock of expectations of our stakeholders. our sport without whom the sport would athletics in Wales.” More details of the above may be found not exist. It is with great sincerity that I In my last report I cited Governance as a in the Development and Coaching and thank you all for your commitment to the main focus for the Board during this year. I Performance reports. Carol Anthony success of athletics in Wales. Chair Welsh Athletics am happy to report that a new skills based Welsh Athletics has a rich history and 2017 Governance group has been appointed by My thanks also to the Staff team for was a significant milestone as it marked the Board and excellent work has been their untiring work throughout the year the 100th edition of the Welsh Senior undertaken by the group to ensure that and to my fellow Board members, the Track & Field Championships. It was we are a successful and legally compliant General Council, Regional Councils and all pleasing that over 80 former champions organisation. During 2017 we; committees for your support given to our attended the Championships in June to sport this year. reminisce and to enjoy the competition and

2 3 Matt Newman Chief Executive

Matt Newman Chief Executive CHIEF EXECUTIVE at the London 2017 IAAF World Athletics 2017 has seen the following A bi-product of this work is the creation REPORT Championships, on top of those who also developments; of joined-up and active partnerships with officiated at the World Para Athletics many local authorities in Wales. With Welsh Athletics Limited has now been incorporated for ten years and we can Championships • The first and Vale College Cardiff ongoing support across many Welsh Bay Run sold out in April. Athletics events and initiatives, this delivery through partnership provides certainly reflect on its first decade with pride, as we report unprecedented levels Run 4 Wales Events • Kidney Wales and Run 4 Wales entered excellent examples of collaboration. of activity across the full spectrum of athletics in Wales. Following the successful delivery of the into a partnership agreement to deliver IAAF World Half Marathon Championships the Cardiff 10k. Cardiff University / At this mid-point in the current four- • The Welsh Athletics education of Stockport Harriers in the men’s in 2016, the focus of Run 4 Wales in • The 2nd Royal Welsh Trail Running We have just witnessed a remarkable week year cycle (2015-2019), participation department has trained more coaches, marathon. 2017 has been to establish a sustainable Festival was delivered back in May with for road running in Wales. numbers are at an all-time high and our officials and leaders than at any time in portfolio of events, which meets the growing numbers across all distances. track-record of delivery places us at the our history. • David Omoregie (Benke Blomkvist) in the needs of the growing customer base, but • This year, the Cardiff Half Marathon was leading-edge of national governing body men’s 110m hurdles. which also continues to provide a financial • Ironman and Run 4 Wales signed a • 43 GB vests were won by 32 Welsh awarded an IAAF Silver Label, which work in Wales. surplus to support grassroots athletics in license agreement for Run 4 Wales to athletes, the highest number ever. • Bethan Davies (Andi Drake) in the Wales. deliver Velothon Wales from 2018 to raised its profile further with the elite • From government surveys, the boom women’s 20km race walk. 2020. running community. As a consequence Welsh Athletics Core Activities in social running indicates close to this year’s Cardiff Half Marathon As well as the athletes from Wales pulling Last year, we reported year-on-year 450,000 adults running on a regular • The Cardiff University / Cardiff Half included the best ever elite fields in both on a GB vest, Wales also had a number of growth in club membership, underpinned basis. Marathon sold out in August with 25,000 the men’s and women’s races, resulting Officials at the championships ensuring by record levels of school participation entries with Cardiff University extending in course records for both, with the that everything ran efficiently and to the and a boom in the running sector. its title sponsorship to 2020. women’s winner recording the 6th fastest London 2017 rulebook. half-marathon of all time. This trend has continued in 2017 as the The World Championships were an Dave Jessett received the very high honour following evidence demonstrates; unqualified success and Welsh Athletics • The race also included the Welsh Half of acting as Competition Director for the made a significant contribution to the Marathon Championships, with the World Championships, overseeing the • Since incorporation, club membership “Summer of World Athletics”. A quintet of women’s title won by Jenny Nesbitt and entirety of the competition. Dave was joined has doubled to over 11,000. Welsh athletes were selected for the team the men’s title won by Dewi Griffiths, by Sue Maughan, Sue Alvey, Jane Dakin, at the IAAF World Championships. smashing his PB in the process. • Over 80,000 people have taken part in Carina Jones, Amy Price, Ceri Jones, Jeff licensed events across Wales. This was achieved in 2017, with the • Ieuan Thomas (James Thie) in the men’s Marsden, John Chidlow and Bob and Olive • BBC One Wales showed the event live mass-participation events providing • The Schools Sport Survey / HE Survey 3000m steeplechase. Dobson. from 9.30am for 3 hours with highlights opportunity for 50,000 competitors as well • The ABP Newport Wales Marathon was places Athletics, Cross Country and on BBC Two Wales later in the day. Welsh Athletics is very proud that so as delivering a £7.5M economic impact for launched in October with over 3,000 Running activities as the most popular • Josh Griffiths of Harriers Viewing figures were 50% up on 2016. runners signing-up in the first week. across all age ranges. and Andrew Davies (Steve Vernon) many Officials were selected to officiate the Welsh economy.

4 5 GREAT BRITAIN / MAJOR CHAMPIONSHIP REPRESENTATION

IAU World 50M Championships European 10,000m Cup World Para Athletics Championships

Andrew Davies (Steve Vernon): Kristian Jones (self-coached) Hollie Arnold (David Parker): Team Silver• F46 Javelin Gold• Michael Kallenberg (James Thie): Halle Throws International Olivia Breen (Aston Moore): Team Silver• Adele Nicoll T38 Long Jump Gold• (Vladimir Zinchenko/Adrian Palmer) Aled Sion Davies (Ryan Spencer Jones): F42 European Cross Country Discus Gold F42 Shot Put Gold Championships Adrian Palmer – Team Coach • • Kyron Duke (Anthony Hughes): Loughborough International F41 Shot Put Silver UKA President Dewi Griffiths (Kevin Evans): • Jason Gardener and Team Gold Sabrina Fortune Chairman • Hannah Brier (Steve Fudge) Georgina Outten (Andrew Walling): (Antony Hughes / Ian Robinson) Richard Bowker Joe Brier (Neal Merry) join Welsh Athletics U23 Team Gold Jordan Howe (Christian Malcolm): • James Tomlinson (Paul Jensen) Chair Carol Anthony Chris Jones – Team Coach T35 100m Silver and CEO Matt Newman James Thie – Team Coach • at the 100th Welsh Rhys Jones (Christian Malcolm) Great Track & Field Stephen Morris (James Thie) Championships Cross Country International European Team Championships Ryan Spencer Jones – Team Coach • BBC Wales also commissioned “Alfie’s the University’s new outdoor athletics focus, with WA operating in a different Dewi Griffiths (Kevin Evans) David Omoregie (Benke Blomkvist) Army”, a two-part “reality” show, facility, recently built to complement its way, as part of the re-modelling of our Cari Hughes (Andrew Walling) Sally Peake (Scott Simpson) Commonwealth Youth Games featuring 100 young runners on their existing National Indoor Athletics Centre. relationship with and the Rhianwedd Price (Tony Houston) Charlie Hulson (Steve Vernon) James Tomlinson (Paul Jensen): journey from couch to the half marathon. wider sector. Discus Silver This promotes the mental health benefits Georgina Outten (Andrew Walling) European Cup Combined Events • of social running and provides great This is about WA thinking about its Sarah Omoregie (Gareth Lease): exposure for the event and for the Run current priorities and then setting an World Cross Country Ben Gregory (Aston Moore) Shot Put Silver ambitious programme which the joint • Wales Social Running Programme. Championships Bethany Moule (John Davies) team of volunteers and staff is committed European Uphill Mountain to delivering. Cari Hughes (Andrew Walling) Running Championships Lauren Evans (Nigel Lewis) Finances Naomi Reid (Phil Banning) Heidi Davies: Team Gold The annual accounts to March 2017 and A more “business-like” focus would Indoor Multi-Events International • a full audit report have been distributed require a new strategy for the sport and World Athletics Championships Ben Gregory (Aston Moore) World Mountain Running to members ahead of the Annual General The University has secured a first-class more of a customer-led approach to the work we do, whilst at the same time Championships Andrew Davies (Steve Vernon) Meeting on 28th October. reputation for its top sport courses and a European Indoor Championships maintaining a delivery of the essential Bethan Davies (Andi Drake) catalogue of sporting stars who train at Heidi Davies The end-of-year accounts to March 2017 the University’s facilities, including elite core elements of our work as a National David Omoregie (Benke Blomkvist) Josh Griffiths (self-coached) show an income of £1,596,307 (£1,444,894 Governing Body. Annabelle McQueen Welsh athletes , Christian David Omoregie (Benke Blomkvist) in 2016) against expenditure of £1,499,075 European Throwing Cup (Steve Livett / Andrew Walling) Malcolm, Darren Campbell, Jamie Baulch Our focus on equality, inclusion and Ieuan Thomas (James Thie) (£1,367,662 in 2016) resulting in a net and alumnus Aled Sion Davies were support for the remain Adele Nicoll (Vladimir Zinchenko/ European U23 Championships Scott Simpson – Team Coach surplus of £97,232 (£77,232 in 2016). among those offering their support at the key pillars of our work. In 2017, Welsh Adrian Palmer): Shot Put Bronze launch. • Jenny Nesbitt (David Walker) Christian Malcolm – Team Coach Welsh Athletics is currently in a stable Athletics was awarded the Intermediary Adrian Palmer – Team Coach financial position. Reserves are above Level of the Equality Standard for Sport Matt Elias – Team Coach Ryan Spencer Jones – Team Coach International the required level and revenue growth is Finally and we have started the joint process European Junior Championships showing an upward trend year on year. Welsh Athletics is about to embark on towards the Advanced Level with the IAU World Trail Championships James Tomlinson (Paul Jensen) other home nations. The Board will now consider its short- a critical chapter in its journey towards Hannah Brier (Steve Fudge): Osaze Aghedo (Steve Ingram) Gareth Hughes term investment strategy in parallel to becoming a leading National Governing A further ambition is to fully embrace 4x100m Bronze Lauren Williams (Arnie Wray) Body and High Performing Organisation. Matt Roberts • the wider consultation on the long-term digital technology as we seek to establish Jake Heyward (Paul Darney): James Thie – Team Coach priorities. The next 18 months will require a a leading edge communication strategy. 1500m Gold dual focus, firstly on our operational European Race Walking Cup • Kristian Jones (Glyn Hawkes) World University Games My thanks to members of the finance sub- delivery and secondly, on a wide-ranging These are exciting times for athletics in Bethan Davies (Andi Drake) group for their scrutiny and wisdom. consultation in readiness for the next Wales. My thanks go to the volunteers, James Thie – Team Coach Melissa Courtney (Rob Denmark) Heather Lewis (Martin Bell) strategic plan (2018-2024). coaches, officials, the staff team and the Jenny Nesbitt (David Walker) Board of Directors for their contributions Cardiff Metropolitan University We firstly want to establish if we are on to our ongoing success. Fly Europe International athletes and former Cardiff the right course with our existing strategy. Metropolitan University alumni launched However, we also want to consider a new Rebecca Chapman (Francis Baker)

6 7 Table 3 the time of writing, 14 Welsh athletes hold Future Horizons 2017 PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS BY WELSH ATHLETES a CWG “A” standard and will automatically With the 2017 season now WELSH NATIONAL RECORDS receive nomination from Welsh Athletics concluded, attention turns to 2018 and PERFORMANCE 15 National Records in the U17 to Senior Age Groups by 13 Welsh Athletes, including; to Team Wales. A further 7 hold a CWG the performance of the Welsh team at Scott Simpson Senior – Melissa Courtney, Bethan Davies, Jade Williams, “B” standard and will also be considered the Commonwealth Games in the Gold Head of Coaching and Performance Osian Jones, Rebecca Chapman, Ben Gregory for nomination. Team Wales will make U20 – Matthew Harding (800m), Jake Heyward (1500m), Coast in April. There will be a variety Amber Simpson (Hammer) the final selections in December and the of preparation events over the next six U18 – James Tomlinson (Discus), Sarah Omoregie (Shot) team for the Games will be announced in months to ensure selected athletes have U17 – Jeremiah Azu (100m), Tom Hewson (Javelin) With a home World Championships, numerous age-group Championships and with January. The athletes who currently hold the best possible opportunity to perform UK SENIOR RANKING TOP 3 PLACING (9) qualification standards can be seen below. at their best at the Games. There is also the main qualification window open for the , the 2017 Ieuan Thomas – 3000m Steeplechase the World Indoor Championships in David Omoregie – 110m Hurdles A further mention should also go to athletics season was always going to be an exciting one; and it certainly did not next March to look forward Gareth Winter – Shot Wales’ 4x100m men’s relay team who put to, before the European Championships in disappoint. Brett Morse – Discus together a series of great performances in the summer season. Josh Griffiths – Marathon in 2017, culminating with a run of 39.50 Sally Peake – Pole Vault at the London Anniversary Games. The Across all disciplines, a total of 32 Table 1 Carys Parry – Hammer team of James Griffiths (Tom Meyer), Tom Welsh athletes earned a total of 43 Bethan Davies – 20km Walk WELSH ATHLETICS ATHLETE PERFORMANCE KPIs 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 Williams (Tom Meyer), Kristian Jones and representations for Great Britain (GB) Heather Lewis – 20km Walk Number of athletes on the WCPP 3 5 4 Sam Gordon (Matt Elias) ran the second in the 2017 season – the most ever. Annual percentage of support programme athletes with injury affected seasons (Podium) 33% 22% 24% Team Wales selected five U18 athletes for fastest time ever by a Welsh team, second Annual percentage of support programme athletes with injury affected seasons (Potential) 26% 20% 25% There were also a total of 10 GB the Commonwealth Youth Games in the only to the 1998 Commonwealth Games Annual number of athletes achieving support matrix standards 26 30 39 Bahamas. Of those, the highlights were team. representations by 7 coaches and staff; Annual number of athletes achieving a UK top-10 ranking (U20/U23/Senior) 64 51 66 also the most ever in a single season. Annual number of athletes achieving UK top-30 ranking (U17/U20/U23) 126 137 114 James Tomlinson (Paul Jensen) taking The Key Performance Indicators Annual number of UK Championship medals won (U17/U20/U23/Senior - Indoor & Outdoor) 38 31 32 silver in the Discus and Sarah Omoregie (KPIs) that are used to track athlete Annual % of CWG Podium athletes maintaining season's bests in the "medal zone" 50% 61% 65% (Gareth Lease) also taking silver in the performance and coach development (two Annual % of CWG Potential athletes achieving personal bests 68% 60% 64% Shot Put. Both athletes also broke the UK strands of the 2015-2019 Coaching and Number of athletes achieving GB representation 34 by 21 26 by 17* 43 by 32 bests for the U18 age category in 2017, Performance strategic plan) can be been * Note: not comparable because of differing Championship opportunities. with distances of 63.48m and 16.74m in tables 1 and 2. Table 2 respectively. WELSH ATHLETICS COACH DEVELOPMENT KPIs 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017 saw the largest ever number of There were also several other Welsh Number of unique Wales-based coaches 721 946 1253 Welsh athletes achieve the base-line National records set in 2017. Two of Number of unique coaches engaged with coach development activity 60 140 116 Meanwhile, a major new initiative athlete support matrix standards (39) the most impressive National records Number of Wales-based coaches who are the coach to athletes who achieve GB representation 7 9 16 will commence in Wales with the new – a great reflection on an increase in Number of Wales-based coaches who are the coach to athletes who achieve athlete support came from Rebecca Chapman (Francis National and Regional development 10 13 19 standards at the top level in the U18 – matrix standards Baker) in the Long Jump (6.54m) and programme events. These will take place Number of Wales-based coaches who are coach to athletes who achieve UK top-30 rankings 40 51 49 Off Track Endurance Senior age groups. This was reflected in (U17/U20) Osian Jones (Carys Parry) in the Hammer in three event areas; Sprints, Endurance the number of athletes ranked in the UK Number of coaches / staff achieving GB representation 6 by 4 6 by 5 10 by 7 (70.00m) - breaking 35 and 33 year old During an extensive season, there and Field events, with focus on the top 10 in the U20 – Senior age groups (66); Welsh records respectively. were many highlights from a Welsh development of key skills, knowledge and also the most in the cycle. The number perspective. Late in 2016 Andrew Davies behaviours of coaches and athletes to area and the decrease in demand for In 2017, London also hosted the World of athletes inside the top 30 age group (Steve Vernon) and Michael Kallenburg help the progression of athletes towards standalone coach development activity. Para Athletics Championships. Welsh rankings (114) and the total number of (James Thie) contributed to a silver senior success. This ongoing programme Again, this will be addressed by the athletes brought home a fabulous haul of UK Championships medals won (32) were medal for GB at the IAU 50km World of activity will assist in the long-term, implementation of the Regional and six medals. Aled Davies (Ryan Spencer- down on previous years reflecting a lack Championships, while on the Cross sustainable development of elite athlete National Development Programmes Jones) won gold in both the F42 Discus of depth in performance at age group Country, Dewi Griffiths (Kevin Evans) and performances in Wales. that will support both athlete and coach and Shot Put, setting a stunning World level. This will be addressed with the shift Georgina Outten (Andrew Walling) both development. record in the latter (17.52m). Olivia While all of this operational activity in emphasis of the athlete development won team golds at the European Cross Breen (Aston Moore) and Hollie Arnold takes place, there will also be a focus on programmes that will be delivered from Country Championships. Cari Hughes Track and Field (David Parker) were also crowned World developing the strategic plan for 2019- the autumn of 2017 onwards via the (Andrew Walling) was selected for the It was fabulous to see a total of five Champions in the F38 Long Jump and 2023, including an extensive consultation Regional and National development Great Britain U20 team to contest the Welsh athletes selected for the home went on to break the Welsh National F46 Javelin respectively, Olivia setting a process with all of the Welsh Athletics programmes. All other KPIs generally World Cross Country Championships World Championships in London – the record over 3000m on the track (8:43.72) personal best of 4.81m to take the gold. membership and its major stakeholders. showed positive trends. and in the same month, Gareth Hughes most senior representation at a global and the 5km on the road (15:28.95) in The fifth medal came from Kyron Duke We welcome any feedback and thoughts and Matt Roberts both represented major since 2012. Bethan Davies (Andi 2017; unquestionably a breakthrough (Anthony Hughes) who won silver in the on what we are currently doing in the The increase in the number of qualified Great Britain at the World Trail Running Drake) placing 29th and being the second year for her. Jake Heyward (Paul Darney) F41 Shot event. Jordan Howe (Christian areas of athlete support and development, coaches continues to show a positive Championships. trend (1253 coaches now qualified). Commonwealth athlete home in the 20km stole the show again, winning 1500m Malcolm) also brought home a silver coach development and international The quality of coaching is reflected in race walk was certainly a highlight. At gold at the European U20 Championships medal, setting a new personal best of On the Mountain, Heidi Davies and competitions to help continually grow and the highest ever number of coaches age group level, it was great to see Jenny – his haul of Championship medals 12.52 in the T35 100m. Annabelle McQueen (Steve Livett / enhance what is already in place. working with Welsh athletes who have Nesbitt (David Walker) selected for both continues to grow. Jake was joined at Andrew Walling) were selected to Although the qualification window Here’s to a positive, collaborative, healthy achieved the support matrix standards the European U23 Championships and the those Championships by Hannah Brier the British U20 team for the World remains open until the 30th November, and successful 2018! (19) or athletes who have achieved GB World University Games and placing 5th (Steve Fudge) who took home a bronze Championships. Heidi also contributed with the main track and field season over, representation (16). A decrease in the in 10,000m at both events. She was joined in the 4x100m relay, and Kristian Jones to Team gold at the European Mountain the majority of athletes who will achieve number of coaches who have engaged at the Universiade in Tapei by Melissa (Glyn Hawkes) who placed 4th, also in the Running Championships. the 2018 Commonwealth Games (CWG) in coach development activity this year Courtney (Rob Denmark) who contested 4x100m. qualification standards are now known. At reflects the saturation of events in this the 1500m and also placed 5th. Melissa

8 9 These changes will look to ease the Governance Strategy Consultation pressure on our volunteers while continuing to make the competition The Governance Review carried out in Finally, we are about to enter the final year format more engaging to athletes of all 2016 has gained momentum and key of current the Strategic Plan. We are keen ages and abilities. We recommendations have to ensure that our new strategic objectives have received been implemented reflect the needs of the sport and helps to significant over the last address the issues and the challenges we feedback and 12 months. We all face as a sport. A series of consultation comment on this 66 will continue to meetings will take place throughout the area over the last ATHELETES implement the end of 2017 and early 2018. It is crucial 12 months, however RANKED IN changes required that we gather the views of all sections of it is essential that TOP 10 UK to ensure we have a our membership, we therefore encourage modern structure that as many stakeholders as we continue to engage 017 S 2 promotes innovation GE possible to engage with all those involved with TA N and fresh ideas whilst E with this process. competitions to ensure that we C R E also ensuring openness and P create a structure that enthuses, R This consultation excites and enables the sport to transparency. Our sport is E D is an opportunity diverse, and it is essential N continue to flourish. E

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2018 promises to be another exciting We as a sport must welcome this CLUB MEMBERSHIP ANNUAL INCREASE Competition 106 4181 year for the sport, and we look forward to opportunity and embrace the REGISTERED continued growth, both in numbers and in 11390 Many of the challenges identified last +11% new generation of athletes of all 10195 CLUBS 2017 the strength of our club structure. 9001 +11.7% year continue to be at the forefront of our ages, abilities and backgrounds. 7992 thinking in 2017. As a sport, we now licence We must also celebrate the over 300 events each year – almost 1 every continued growth, and be day! During the Summer months, the track conscious of the added pressures and field season has become increasingly congested, and the pressure on our Facilities Communications this puts on our exceptional dedicated volunteer officials is enormous. volunteer workforce. 2014 2015 2016 2017 The future of many of our Track & Field We acknowledge that further work is facilities continues to be an area of required to improve the way Welsh The new programme looks to address many focus for Welsh Athletics. We are now an Athletics communicates with its of the challenges that clubs face, with the integral part of the Sport Wales facilities members. A new CRM system will There are not many clubs in Wales, in any aim of providing a dedicated resource that collaboration group (joining the WRU, FAW be launched as part of the Club sport, that can boast membership figures works within the club focusing on areas that & ). This means we have the modernisation Programme, this in excess of 700 members, but these are 300+ the club feels is essential for its ongoing RACE LICENSES ability to safeguard infields at key facilities, will hopefully improve our ability the figures that clubs such as Swansea development. The partnership approach ISSUED WITHIN and avoid the potential of losing further to communicate with our clubs. A Harriers & Cardiff AAC now boast. Yet these 12 MONTHS has been implemented in other Sports facilities to artificial infields. The Welsh new Communication and Marketing clubs, like most clubs in Wales, remain 80,000+ and National Governing Bodies across the Athletic facilities grant has attracted £30k Manager will be appointed to drive driven by a core of volunteers who give UK, and has led to significant progress in of additional investment into facilities forward additional improvements, up huge a number of hours each week PARTICIPANTS IN LICENSED key areas such as governance, succession across Wales over the last 12 months. We including a new website and increased to ensure that these community clubs 80,000+NON-TRACK EVENT IN planning and the creation of a more will continue to work with facility operators media presence for the sport. It is continue to thrive. Work has begun to explore ways that PARTICIPANTSLAST IN 12LICENSED MONTHS customer focused approach. the fixture calendar can become more and clubs to help ensure our athletes and also vital that we continue to engage To support this process, Chris Moss and his streamlined, with the competition day being coaches have the best facilities available to with modern communication means NON-TRACK EVENT IN Development Team are working hard on reduced. support their development. and enhance our digital offering to LAST 12 MONTHS the new Club Modernisation Programme enable enhanced support and direct that will be launched at the end of 2017. communication with our membership.

10 11 WELSH SCHOOLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Welsh Schools Athletics Support Officer

The Schools Association continues to work in partnership with both Welsh Athletics and Run4Wales. What follows is an account of the activities undertaken during the 2016/17 academic year.

©Mark Shearman GENERAL COUNCIL Sue Alvey Chair of General Council

We are living in a time of great change and even the General Council has not escaped this. We started the year with the election of a new Chair and Secretary who will hopefully lead the committee through the changes and challenges ahead in such a way that all committees and regions are kept informed and able to add to discussions relating to the way forward for all areas of athletics in Wales. Domestically, competition began on (32 athletes) as well as to London for the the Championships, a team of 69 was Sunday, November 6th with the Joint Mini Marathon (36 selected). WSAA also selected and dispatched to the SIAB It is recognised that most of us are During the year General Council has This year the 100th Senior Combined Events Championships, held selected teams of 6 to participate at the International at Santry, Dublin at the creatures of habit and opposed to change, received the following presentations: Championships were held in Cardiff. at NIAC, Cardiff. This led to selection for Home Countries International (also at end of July and returned a haul of 15 being comfortable with familiar, existing These championships included a well - 16 young athletes to attend the Indoor Margam). The Margam event was blessed medals. In addition, there were no fewer structures but changes to the length • Safeguarding and the planned future received parade of previous champions. International which this year took place with great weather and firm underfoot than 18 personal bests. The Association of competition day and the congested developments. Sadly many of our top athletes were at the excellent facility conditions and was an unqualified also accepted an invitation from Welsh event calendar have to be addressed. • Performance achievements and the unable to compete but those athletes in Athlone; the event forming part of the success. Athletics to enter a team in the Under 20 The society that we live in has already plan for the future. who did compete were cheered on by an Irish Schools centenary celebrations. International. changed and many volunteers (coaches, • Endurance and the positive outcomes enthusiastic crowd. Swansea University again provided the technical and non-technical officials) from the pilot scheme of regional The Inter Schools Cross Country venue for the Outdoor Combined Events Qualifying events across the 8 School The Welsh Junior Championships took are finding that they no longer have as squads together with the concerns Championships returned to Brecon on Championships on Saturday, June 25th. Districts fed into the final event of the place in Wrexham and whilst some much time to devote to their sport as regarding the congestion of events. Saturday, November 26th. There were 377 This was again in partnership with Welsh domestic programme as a total of 64 their predecessors did or that they would athletes from the South did not make Athletics and again saw an increase in teams from 37 schools battled it out • The plans for the development of finishers on the day with an additional like. The General Council has asked all the journey North, these championships 68 taking part in the primary school numbers. in the NASUWT Cup and Plate Final in regional squad training to be extended committees to discuss these issues and acted as a showcase for the next development races. Brecon on July 13th. Again, quality of to track and field, linking with talent to feed back their comments and ideas to generation of talent. Our task is now to The Schools summer track & field performance was evidenced by no fewer ID but also delivering an educational the Head of Operations so that informed ensure that these athletes have every Teams representing the eight School Championships were again part of the than 15 new best performances which aspect to those athletes and their Districts were back at Brecon for the Gemau Cymru festival of sport early in decisions can be made. opportunity to succeed in a professional punctuated a great day of athletics, coaches. and welcoming environment. A sentiment National Cross Country Championships July. Breezy conditions meant that only a fitting end to another great year of • The introduction of a Club that I believe all would agree with. on Saturday March 18th. Following this 6 new championship bests were set schools’ competition. Modernisation programme to assist event teams were selected to travel to compared with 14 in 2015. Following clubs with aspects that they are Margam Park for the SIAB Cross Country struggling with but more importantly to ensure sustainability at club level for all athletes.

12 13 NEW HIGHS, NEW OPPORTUNITIES Chris Moss Athletics Networks Manager

As we look back and reflect on the last 12 months, the trend of growth and development has remained as the sport continues to flourish. Last year’s annual report made reference to the fact that membership had exceeded 10,000 for the very first time; 2017 has seen this growth continue has seen this figure surpass 11,000 individual members from 106 affiliated clubs across Wales.

At the start of the year we launched the As we are well aware, athletics in Wales #Inspiredby2017 programme of events is underpinned by volunteers. Together, to capitalise on the excitement and BRITISH the individual passion, commitment, and enthusiasm that London 2017 and the dedication that is shown by a workforce ©Mike Castle Summer of World Athletics would bring MEDALS that works tirelessly to continually deliver to the sport. The programme to date 20 new highs across the sport is to most the launch of the ‘Club Modernisation’ modern operating models within these This support will include a number of has seen us deliver free opportunities certainly to be commended. It is without programme; a unique opportunity structures to ensure that they continue to support services and opportunities that across the official, teacher and leader doubt that the thanks and appreciation for clubs to engage in a supported thrive. are available for all clubs to access. education pathways, providing clubs SEN, U23 & U20 must go to these individuals for all that programme of activities. A bespoke model of support including; with the opportunity to develop more INDOORS & OUTDOORS has been achieved in the last 12 months. The Club Modernisation programme must 1:1 support, a new online ‘Clubs Portal’, volunteers and assistants. It has also ensure that it is focused and targeted club based officer support, club project seen us support and deliver at a number The Welsh Athletics National Awards at developing modern, vibrant and support as well as the existing and of community and schools events programme looks to recognise just progressive clubs that have the potential continued direct support available from throughout the year increasing the profile deliver the sport to a varied audience has some of the volunteers that support to operate in a competitive environment Welsh Athletics are all opportunities that of the sport across the country. ensured that athletics remains one of the the sport on a daily basis. This year and continue to offer opportunities for form part of this programme. most accessible sports in Wales. the National Awards reached a new all. As a result, there must be a model of high in receiving over 300 nominations support available to all clubs to enable Quite unashamedly we are still one of across all categories. These awards this development. the most diverse and inclusive sports in will be presented at the forthcoming Wales and the participation #Inspiredby2017 Welsh 16% across the broad range Athletics Conference OF ADULTS RUNNING IN of events that and Awards WALES ONCE A WEEK are delivered Weekend. (OVER 450,000) 130 throughout the year 300+ EVENT The Conference and WELSH GOV. UNIFIED SURVEY should certainly NOMINATIONS Much of the background and rationale PROVIDERS Awards Weekend be celebrated. The WELSH behind the Club Modernisation will, of course feature This is an exciting time for athletics in increase in running ATHLETIC programme stems from the challenges 43 AWARDS the ‘Clubs Conference’ Wales and the opportunities that we have and participation that we that we see on a daily basis. The and build on the success to grow and develop the sport have never Over the last 12 months the Development are experiencing as a sport programme recognises growth whilst GB VESTS of the 2016 event which saw a been so central to all that we do moving Team have worked in partnership to has seen clubs across Wales acknowledging that in some cases, the ACHIEVED BY number of clubs benefitting from forward. 2018 will provide yet more provide opportunities and deliver a positively respond by offering a wider structures that underpin club activity have WELSH ATHLETICS the expertise and advice provided. opportunity and allow us to ‘work with the variety of events across all age ranges. range of social and recreational not necessarily developed and evolved at IN LAST 12 MONTHS This, the third instalment of willing’ to excel in developing the sport This community activity supporting; opportunities. the same rate. As a result, there is a need the Clubs Conference will see across Wales. local authorities, districts and regions to to focus on establishing more robust and

14 15 COACH AND ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT Neil Wheeler Track Coach Development Manager

Over the last 12 months, Welsh Athletics have delivered a large number of coach development sessions across Wales.

As in previous years there has been a September 2015 – August 2016 Faulkner (Director of Sport, Millfield range of opportunities offered including; Implement engagement opportunities School) about high performing teams and Reflective Practice, Sport Psychology, September 2016 – August 2017 the key drivers for success. Physical Preparation, Nutrition and Sustain engagement and develop relevant The Physical Preparation themed Event Group technical workshops. resources These opportunities aligned to the 5 key workshops were hosted by Jason Pedley September 2017 – August 2018 areas of coaching that Welsh Athletics (Lecturer in Strength & Conditioning, Evolve opportunities, develop event group have identified as the pillars for Coach Cardiff Metropolitan University), Matt initiatives. Development activity; Archer (Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach, Sport Wales) and Matt Craythorne During 2017 a number of resources have • Coaching Skills (Strength & Conditioning Coach, Sport been developed for coaches. Perhaps Wales). Jason presented the underpinning • Physical Preparation the most significant of these being science and supporting case studies • Sport Science & Sports Medicine (SSSM) the Physical Preparation booklets. We highlighting the importance of developing partnered with Sport Wales and Cardiff • Event Group Technical strength related training for athletes from Metropolitan University to produce • Training Organisation & Planning a young age. relevant information and guidance for The number of coaches engaged overall coaches and athletes of all levels. These Matt Archer and Matt Craythorne with the opportunities provided have resources will expand into the other presented key findings from testing they stabilised from 2016. However, the key areas of coaching over the coming have undertaken with Welsh athletes athletes and parents. Thank you to the formats throughout 2017. Neil Wheeler Sprints, Hurdles & Relays range of topics offered in a standalone seasons. attending national initiatives and WA coaches and practitioners who supported [email protected] workshop format were not supported as supported athletes. They explained the delivery of the day. The coaching resource section of the WA Focus 2018 Adrian Palmer Field Events well as we would have hoped. Therefore, how coaches can interpret data to help website contains videos, podcasts and [email protected] in 2017/2018 the way coach development reduce performance gaps to help athletes As previously highlighted in this report, documents. This resource section will activity will be offered will be based progress. coach and athlete engagement will Chris Jones Endurance be populated with additional content in 116 around the Regional and National event predominately be delivered through [email protected] 2017/2018. COACHES ENGAGED IN group programmes. NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT event group programmes at National National Development Please feel free to get in contact if you PROGRAMME (NDP) and Regional level in 2017-18. The Programme (NDP) have any questions, wish to get involved Progressing as a coach and being opportunities provided and means of responsible for providing opportunities 1253 or would like to know more – we would Building on the success of these days delivery will vary between the event for coaches is a process of evolution. QUALIFIED COACHES National Performance love to hear from you. held twice a year since 2012, the groups. It is important that each event If we stand still the opposition will pass us IN WALES Programme (NPP) ANNUAL INCREACE OF 32% engagement of athletes, coaches and area is catered for in a way befitting A number of regional and national by; we must continue to review and adjust parents has grown during this period The 3rd edition of the National the needs, strengths and areas for coordinators will also contribute to the what we are doing and continually ask Conference 2016 of time. The NDP day held in November Performance Programme (NPP) development identified. implementation and shaping of these ourselves – “why are we doing the things 2016 was the last instalment of a mixed combined with the Commonwealth Games programmes during the seasons ahead. we are doing?” This is a relevant question The Welsh Athletics annual Coaching The Regional and National programmes event group format, during the winter information day in October 2016. The 2017/2018 will provide an opportunity for programme managers and coaches Conference was held on Sunday 2nd will commence in the Autumn/Winter of 2017 and the spring/summer of 2018 information shared with athletes, coaches to implement different strategies and alike to ask themselves and continually October at the Vale Resort, Hensol. The of 2017 and continue during 2018. A each event group will develop their own and parents included; the nomination and provide opportunities for athletes, self-reflect in order to progress. conference theme ‘Physical Preparation’ similar ethos to the previous National development days and opportunities. selection process, the timeline leading coaches and parents across Wales to help was delivered through a series of Development Programme will still exist, Since January 2015 the planning and towards the Gold Coast Games, and a shape the future direction of junior athlete workshops and keynote sessions. The November 2016 day welcomed with the engagement of athletes, coaches delivery process has evolved in the preview of the 2018 Games provided by development in Wales. We look forward athletes ranked in the UK top 30, their and parents being at the centre of what following way; The conference featured two keynote Cathy Williams and Nicki Phillips from to working with everyone while providing coaches and parents. We were delighted we do. presentations delivered by Adrian Team Wales. relevant opportunities to support the January – September 2015 to be joined by Goldie Sayers and Rhys Thomas entitled ‘from Welsh Schools The responsibility for leadership in each future of athlete performance and coach Make connections and review current Williams. Goldie led a Q&A session and The future of the NPP will be event group to : My lessons learned event area will be led by the following WA development. offering a practical multi throws session. Rhys based, a format that has begun across from coaching (so far)’ and from David staff; delivered interactive workshops with many of the event groups in different

16 17 SOCIAL RUNNING RUN WALES Sioned Jones Run Wales Programme Manager

Another exciting development for 2017 was Another element of the success of the 2017 has seen Run the creation of the Run Wales Activator programme is that the number of female Wales social running Roles. These new roles have helped to run leaders that have been upskilled in programme take further accelerate the programme, as all three 2017 – a 7% growth (56%), meaning more Activators have been fundamental in female leaders than male for the first leaps forward in achieving supporting the establishment of new time. its objectives to turn groups within their areas. In addition, 2017 saw the launch of our fully bilingual Wales into a nation of they have worked closely with parkrun Group Running pack which has all the runners. and other key stakeholders to create new information, advice, and resources developments and opportunities. Between OFFICIALS required for groups to set up their own the three roles 17 new groups have been running groups. It has been a very successful year for that employed presentational information. to support endurance events to uphold the 2016 saw a further 2% rise in the number established in the last 6 months alone. Welsh Officials peaking with the London Wales has already seen most of our tutors licencing standards while offering advice of people regularly taking part in running Another success for us in 2017 was We now have over 80 social running 2017 IAAF World Athletics Championships go through their own educational process and support to competition providers. or athletic activities in Wales. 16%1 the creation of the workplace running groups registered on the website, with a and Para-Athletics Championships. 11 to learn the new format and we have of the adult population in Wales now programme. The guide was created 164 qualified running leaders in place to Welsh Officials were invited to utilize been able to exploit this opportunity to The officiating landscape continues participate in our sport, and our ambitious in association with Healthy Working support those. There is a drive to ensure their skills in both track and field, and extend our tutoring team. To capture the to be challenging with restraints put aim of getting 18% or 550,000 adults Wales and we have been working with as many social running groups as possible endurance with many more Welsh excitement of the World Championships, on volunteers due to a congested running once a week by 2019 seems very organisations to offer FREE taster have qualified run leaders in place and volunteers in attendance. A particular Officials education courses have been competition programme and what can be achievable. sessions with the hope of encouraging as a result there has been a 41% growth highlight of these competitions is that offered free of charge. long competition days. A working group employers to create running groups at has been put in place with the task of in the total number of attendees on the lunch time or after work. Dave Jessett performed the duty of Leadership and Running Fitness course the Competition Director for the World reducing these pressures by rationalising from 2016. The impact Run Wales is having Championships. A special congratulations the current competition calendar and 84 in this area is substantial. must be extended to Chris Price also who seeking improvements to the competition REGISTERED was approved for upgrading to a Level day. 6,800+ RUNNING GROUPS Our strategic alliance with parkrun has MEMBERS 4 Field Judge. We also have a number 11 OFFICIALS seen a coordinated approach to increasing Officials remain the life and blood of 2017 saw the re-launch of the of Officials currently going through the PART OF PARA AND IAAF athletics competition and, as always, running opportunities across Wales. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS programmes refreshed, fully bilingual process of upgrading to level 4 so the best our gratitude is extended for making the Through this work there are now 36 events website (www.irun.wales / www.rhedeg. of luck to them. The continuing mentor various championships across road, trail, across Wales, with Run Wales having On the Endurance side, we have seen the cymru ). The programmes’ social media programme is proving successful seeing cross country, mountain, and track and directly supported the establishment introduction of the Race Directors course, platforms of Twitter, Facebook and Officials make use of others’ knowledge field, as well as the various leagues a and funded 14 of these parkruns since helping Welsh organisers to produce Instagram are going from strength to improving their own skill and progressing success. We look forward to the anticipated 2014. This has led to 10,654 more runners consistently high quality races. The focus strength and are a great engagement tool where desired. successes of next year as we support taking part in at least 1 run over the past 6 now must look towards increasing the with members. 2016 saw the recruitment Officials in their role. months (Jan to June 2017). number of adjudicators to all four corners of Run Champions who are advocates of of the country. To fall in line with licensing The official’s committees have been led the programme in their communities and With the Welsh Assembly Government and insurance procedures, Welsh One of our main aims was to re-address superbly by John Chidlow (endurance), provide Run Wales with regular blogs full and Sport Wales promoting an increase Athletics will gradually assimilate to the equality balance, and encourage more Jeff Marsden and John Elward (Track of real stories of their and their running in physical activity across Wales, we are UKA’s requirement for all road and multi- females to start running. 25% of registered and Field). groups’ running expeditions. A section groups with Run Wales are female only confident that Welsh Athletics (through terrain events to have an adjudicator. of the programme which is very popular groups, with up to 60% of our members the Run Wales programme) are in a good Their role will be to ensure that licensing amongst other members and stakeholders being Female2. Run Wales received position to lead the sector. standards are upheld whilst advising and It is with sadness that we lost alike. reporting on potential improvements funding from Changing for the Better Finally, a special mention for the Chair of John Collins who had been so grant scheme in late 20163 to support the allowing referees, where appointed, to This year an integrated Database the advisory group Dafydd Trystan who has involved with all aspects of establishment of a women’s only Couch focus on ensuring the rules are followed. Management System will be developed helped drive the initial development stages athletics, but particular for to 5k opportunity in the Llynfi Valley. Our gratitude must also go out to the Race referees will still be required at that will allow us to capture key of the programme. his passion for Endurance This opportunity saw 30 women & 1 man tutors who have helped, continuously championship events as a minimum. information / data on the running complete the programme and progress to bringing through a new crop of Officials events, he will be sorely missed. community in Wales, which will be central 1. National Survey - statswales.gov.wales/Catalogue/National-Survey-for-Wales To support this process, 4 Regional the local social running group to continue 2. Data collected from Run Wales Membership Survey March 2017 to ensure that our events can continue to to future planning and proofing the 3. Changing for the Better Programme - wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/863/page/60278 and improve their running. In addition be successful. 2017 has seen a new look Licencing coordinators have been programme. The aim is to have this system 8 women were upskilled in their LIRF course that possesses a focus of hands on appointed and sit on the endurance in place by March 2018. through the funding. experience compared to its predecessor officials committee. They will be in place

18 19 TRACK & FIELD Rhiannon Linington-Payne Competitions Department

Inspired by London 2017, athletes, officials, volunteers and coaches alike have worked to ensure that this season has been the busiest and most successful yet.

The Indoor season once again kicked records across both track and field and saw the host club retain the title they won off with the Junior Open incorporating from both Welsh and English athletes. in 2016 ahead of 2015 champions Brecon the South & East Wales Championships. AC and Cardiff AAC. This meeting has gone from strength to The annual Junior International in Cardiff strength and this year saw 950 athletes again saw a return for the development The Welsh Junior League continues to compete across the two days. team from Welsh Schools. A superb team provide a hugely successful outlet for the performance saw Wales take the first ever younger generation of athletes in Wales. Once again we welcomed athletes of an win in the event, helped by performances Across the four qualifying matches, exceptional standard to the Welsh Indoor from three of the Welsh contingent that just under 3,700 athletes turned out to Senior Championships, both Welsh travelled to the Commonwealth Youth compete for their clubs. The Plate and and British, including the likes of David Games just days later. Cup Finals were again held in Newport Omoregie and , the latter of and were equally well supported. whom went on to win a European Senior Menai Track & Field were successful in The Welsh Junior Championships Indoor title later in the season. It is hoped defending their 2016 title in the Plate that our Senior Championships will for age groups U13 through competition and Cardiff Archers emerged continue to attract high-calibre British to U20 took place this year in victorious in the Cup competition after athletes to provide our Welsh athletes Wrexham and although numbers a closely fought out battle between with an enhanced level of competition. were reduced in comparison themselves and Cardiff AAC, the results of previous years, there was still which came down to the relays at the end The indoor International this year of the day. featured both U20 & U18 teams plenty of young talent on show. from & Wales, providing an The demand for event-specific the Jumps & Throws Open (49 athletes) excellent development opportunity for competition is ever on the rise and and Endurance Open (120 athletes, 85 younger athletes with the upcoming The popularity of the Welsh Athletics this was reflected in the popularity of personal bests) doubled in comparison to Commonwealth Youth Games. League continues to increase and this the Open Meeting Series. Nearly 270 2016 figures. year saw just under 900 athletes take athletes (161 personal bests) supported England retained their title at this part representing a 14% increase in the two #RunWithTheWind Sprints As ever, the Summer Championship meeting and those in the stadium were participation across the four fixtures. Open Meetings, and entries for both season concluded with the Inter Regional treated to no less than seven meeting The final fixture returned to Swansea and Championships which returned to Brecon. It was an incredibly well supported day of athletics which saw West Wales defend their overall title with a commanding victory over the other three regions. Individual highlights of the day included a Commonwealth Games ‘B’ standard (13.48) in the hurdles for West Wales athlete Caryl Granville (Darrell Congratulations also to Cardiff Archers, Whilst every effort is made to ensure Maynard). Cardiff AAC and Swansea Harriers who that competition days are made more travelled to Birmingham for the National manageable, without the extensive work Congratulations must go to the Cardiff YDL Finals, having all qualified from their that out volunteers put in behind the AAC & Swansea Harriers British Athletics Regional Leagues. The future of Track & scenes outside of the competition day, League teams who both secured Field in Wales is certainly bright! we would not be able to provide so many promotion into the Premier Division for fantastic competition opportunities for 2018. Swansea Harriers women retained I would like to take this opportunity to our athletes across Wales. their Premier League status in the UK thank the officials and volunteers that Women’s League for another year, and have worked tirelessly with us for the the Cardiff AAC women were unfortunate duration of both the indoor and outdoor to miss out on promotion by just one seasons. point.

20 21 100TH WELSH SENIOR CROSS COUNTRY Alex Donald CHAMPIONSHIPS Event Manager (Endurance) The Welsh Cross Country season began in October with 2017 brought about the 100th edition of the Welsh Senior local leagues giving Welsh athletes a chance to prepare for Championships and with it, a celebration of Welsh Track & the Championships and International fixtures which would Field Champions both past and present. follow later in the season.

As the last domestic Outdoor Track & The programme of Welsh Championships race, also bringing home a team Gold earning a place at the IAAF World Cross Field Championships before the Gold began with a successful second edition medal, after an impressive third place at Country Championships in Kampala, Coast Commonwealth Games the event of the Welsh Cross Country Relay the trial in the senior women’s race. Uganda where she finished 64th. attracted many Welsh Commonwealth Championships at Monmouthshire It was a great season for Mia Roberts who Games hopefuls, a number of whom Showground in October. was second U15 Girl in the 2016/2017 already had nomination standards to The Welsh Inter-Regional Championships British Athletics Cross Challenge Series their name. moved to the Penlan Arena, Brecon and for Matthew Willis and Oliver The Championships took a new format and the 112th Welsh Cross Country Barbaresi who finished 1st and 2nd for this historic year with the first action Championships again incorporated the respectively in the U17 men’s category. taking place on Friday evening, giving Welsh Masters Championships and took Cari Hughes finished second overall in the athletes and spectators a taste of the place in Singleton Park, Swansea. U20 women’s series. atmosphere that would follow. Dewi Griffiths sealed a record sixth The final event of the season came as A parade of previous Welsh Champions consecutive Welsh title at those Wales took it’s turn to host the SIAB took centre stage on the second day Championships, leading his club to a & Home Countries Cross Country of competition, featuring the likes successful defence of their team title. International. Margan Park was a fantastic setting for the event which of Former World Marathon Record Beth Kidger took the women’s honours both the athletes and the competition went on to take the European U20 1500m benefited from warm, dry and sunny Holder Steve Jones, Olympic Long with Clara Evans leading her Cardiff Jump Champion CBE, and once again as Sam Gordon (Matt Elias) title later in the season), and Jonathan weather conditions. and Tom Williams (Tom Meyer) both Hopkins, who has a Commonwealth ‘A’ AAC team to women’s title. Cari Hughes European, Commonwealth, World and and Ciaran Lewis took U20 titles with ©Mark Shearman It provided an opportunity for the first Olympic Medallist Jamie Baulch. In produced impressive victories in the standard to his name in the steeplechase. 100m and 200m, running 10.32 and The title was clinched by Rowan Axe the remaining honours shared between outing over the Cross Country of the addition, Commonwealth Games Silver The duo were joined at the Great 20.97 respectively. With these times Sam (Craig Winrow) who just days later went athletes from Cardiff AAC, Deeside AAC, year for European U20 1500m Champion Medallist and the 1998 Edinburgh International in January by boosted himself to sixth on the Welsh all- on to post a Commonwealth ‘A’ standard. Menai Track & Field and Wrexham AAC. Jake Heyward who placed fourth and led Commonwealth Games Bronze Medallist Charlie Hulson in the men’s race and by his team to bronze medals. There were time rankings, and Tom became the first Truly, this race was an exhibition of The ‘Mass Participation Cup’ was awarded Shaun Pickering were also present to Cari Hughes who finished a credible 11th further team bronze medals for Wales in Welshman to run sub 21-seconds since middle-distance running in Wales. to Les Croupiers RC who provided the witness the current crop of Welsh talent place in the U20 women’s race on her the Senior Women’s race. that was on display. Christian Malcolm in 2012. largest number of competitors in the The event provided a memorable Great Britain & Northern Ireland debut. Senior / Masters races. “It was an honour to walk alongside so “The 100th Anniversary of the Welsh experience for all involved and the The British Athletics Cross Challenge many great Champions from the past”. Championships was a special occasion presence of so many high calibre A contingent of Welsh athletes competed visited Bute Park for the last time in Shaun Pickering and provided a great window into the athletes, both past and present acted as at the Cross De Atapuerca in November January before moving to a new venue exciting talent that is currently on display an inspiration to all who took part in the in Burgos, Spain where Elinor Kirk and a new Autumn date in October 2017. There were impressive performances in Wales”. Championships. Thanks must go out to all finished ninth in the senior women’s race Dewi Griffiths was the sole Welsh winner across all disciplines including Hammer Scott Simpson, the officials and volunteers who worked and Dewi Griffiths and Charlie Hulson but was followed home by Swansea Thrower Carys Parry (Adrian Palmer) Head of Coaching and Performance tirelessly throughout the competition to contested the men’s race. Harrier club mate Kristian Jones. who won her twelfth Welsh Title with a make it such a success. Commonwealth Games ‘A’ standard throw Aled Sion Davies (Ryan Spencer-Jones) Two Welsh athletes gained selection for Onlookers were treated to some of 65.32m. also showed his dominance in the throws the Great Britain & Northern Ireland impressive performances from young as he recorded a throw of 52.52m in the Team at the British Athletics Liverpool Welsh Athletes including Matthew Willis The 2017/2018 season will now start at The next generation of Welsh talent was F42 Discus just over a month before he Cross Challenge in Liverpool. who was second in the U17 men’s race also on show, and those in the stadium would go on to take the first of two World Llandaff Fields with the Cardiff Cross The pair then competed at the SPAR and Cari Hughes as third U20. were witness to an U20 Welsh Record Para Athletics titles in London. Challenge on October 14th giving Welsh European Cross Country Championships of 56.43m from Amber Simpson (John The UK Inter-Counties Championships Athletes a chance to prepare for the first in Chia, Italy where Dewi Griffiths finished Parkin), also in the Hammer Throw. Arguably the most hotly contested event closes the domestic Cross Country major test of the season at the European of the competition was the Men’s 1500m inside the top 20 and was a part of the season in the UK each year. Cari Hughes Cross Country Championship Trials in The ability to reverse the short sprints to final which included World Championship Gold medal winning team. Georgina ran through a competitive U20 women’s Liverpool. run with the wind proved to benefit the athlete Ieuan Thomas, Jake Heyward (who Outten competed in the U23 women’s race eventually finishing fourth and

22 23 WALES AT Andrew Davies Marathon Bethan Davies 20km Walk Joshua Griffiths Marathon THE WORLD David Omoregie 110m Hurdles CHAMPIONSHIPS Ieuan Thomas 3000m Steeplechase

5 8 Welsh Welsh Para Atheletes Atheletes

Hollie Arnold F46 Javelin Gold Olivia Breen F38 Long Jump Gold Aled Sion Davies F42 Discus Gold, F42 Shot Put Gold Kyron Duke F41 Shot Put Silver Sabrina Fortune F20 Shot Put Jordan Howe T35 100m Silver Rhys Jones T37 100m Stephen Morris T20 800m, T20 1500m, T20 5000m

11 Welsh Officials 3 TeamCoaches Sue Alvey Ceri Jones John Chidlow Dave Jessett Jane Dakin Sue Maughan Bob Dobson Jeff Marsden Ryan Spencer Jones Olive Dobson Amy Price Christian Malcolm Carina Jones Scott Simpson

24 25 ROAD RUNNING WALES DOMINATING Alex Donald Paul Brooks Events Manager (Endurance) Road Running Secretary THE ROAD MENS It has been a successful year for Road Running in Swansea Harriers Winners 2017 MENS Dewi Griffiths(Swansea Harriers) Wales which has taken advantage of the improvements Cardiff AAC Winners 2016 Fastest (Long Leg) 2017 across endurance running as a whole. The last twelve Swansea Harriers Winners 2017 Tom Marshall (Cardiff AAC) months has seen some impressive performances by Dewi Griffiths(Swansea Harriers) NATIONAL 2nd Fastest (Short Leg) 2017 Fastest Leg 2017 both individuals and teams. ROAD RELAYS crowds witnessed Griffiths make his Great Britain & Northern Ireland debut. 12 Davies was the first back on that occasion however in 31st place with Griffiths 6 Stage finishing 39th. Stage It was also a very successful 12 months for Welsh Club Teams. Cardiff AAC won the ERRA Six Stage Road Relay 4 Championships last October and their Stage women placed third. Swansea Harriers WOMENS Men were the silver medallists on Swansea Harriers Winners 2017 that occasion, going on to win the WOMENS ERRA National 12 Stage Road Relay Verity Ockenden (Swansea Harriers) Cardiff AAC Bronze 2017 Championships in April, for the second Fastest Leg 2017 time in their history. Their women placed second on that occasion. British Marathon Championships The Welsh Road Relay Championships ©Mark Shearman ©Mark Shearman Bronze 2017 moved away from the spring because of a Dewi Griffiths (Kevin Evans) heads the personal best of 14:18 over the 5K; there particularly congested calendar in 2017. Andrew Commonwealth Games ‘A’ standard 2017 lists at 10km following a solo run to were another five young athletes that also The event was well received at Pembrey & World Championship Qualifier 28:47 on the streets of Cardiff and for the ran personal bests. Clara Evans was the Country Park near Llanelli in September. Davies Half Marathon following a 1:02:53 posting first Welsh finisher in the Women’s 3K at the Great North Run which saw him race in yet another personal best of 9:48. Swansea Harriers dominated in the move to seventh on the Welsh all-time Senior Races with almost all of their top lists. Elinor Kirk (Steve Vernon) sits at Josh Griffiths went on to run the fastest runners competing, ahead of the ERRA the top of the women’s 10km rankings Marathon time by a Welshman in over two National Road Relay Championships in following a win at the Trafford 10k and decades at the Virgin October. Caryl Jones tops the Half Marathon lists with 2:14:49, taking the British and Welsh The children’s races were far more open after a return to racing which included a titles in the process. Rosie Edwards LONDON and saw victories from; Cardiff AAC, 74:22 posting at the Great North Run. (Dennis Russell) defended her Welsh Marathon title in a new personal best of Menai Track & Field, Newport Harriers MARATHON The Welsh 10km Championships travelled 2:40:49. and Swansea Harriers. North this year to Llandudno and saw In addition to the improving senior and Rob Samuel (Andrew Walling) and Clara Shortly behind Griffiths in 2:15:11 junior standards across Wales we are also Evans take the Men’s and Women’s titles was fellow Welshman Andrew Davies seeing large increases in participation. in 31:29 and 36:20 respectively. The (Steve Vernon) taking a bronze medal Both measures indicate a positive and Welsh 5km Championships took place in in the British Championships and a new lifetime best in the process. Both successful future for our sport. Whitchurch where the victors were Tom Bristish Marathon Champion Marshall (James Thie) in 14:35 and Alaw then duly qualified for the IAAF World Beynon-Thomas (Kevin Evans) in 16:58. Championships in the Marathon. Commonwealth Games ‘A’ standard Josh & World Championship Qualifier A development team was sent to Armagh The World Championships in London were incredibly well supported and large Griffiths in Ireland where Josh Griffiths ran a fine Swansea Harriers

26 27 MOUNTAIN RUNNING TRAIL RUNNING Arwel Lewis Mountain Running Secretary IN WALES 2017 Matt Ward This year’s Senior Home Countries International was Trail Running Secretary held in conjunction with the World Championship Trial race in Sedbergh, Cumbria with both the Senior Another year in trail running has passed and the Men and Women’s teams finishing on the podium discipline continues to boom. claiming bronze medals.

was Gareth Hughes in 9th place finishing Bronwen also led Eryri Harriers to a team Anecdotally it feels that At this event, despite being ahead of Russell Bentley (13th) and silver medal. The Welsh Senior Men’s everyone, at some point in unable to compete in her age Matt Roberts (16th). Annie Conway of title went to the ever-consistent Gareth the year, runs on trails. group, Annabelle McQueen Ambleside AC was a clear winner of the Hughes who finished in 6th overall. In fact, the number of trail produced a fantastic run in the Women’s race whilst Bronwen Jenkinson events in Wales will this year finished a credible 4th place. Thanks must go out to all the event Senior Women’s race to earn her organisers and marshalls, who have number over 100, and that’s selection to represent the Great At the World Mountain Running often braved the elements to ensure that just the ones we know about! Britain (Under 20) team for the Championships in Italy, Heidi Davies competition opportunities can go ahead. first time at the World Mountain managed a superb 8th place finish and GB debutant Annabelle McQueen had a There is much to look forward to Races from the north to the south have Running Championships, regarding Mountain Running with the alongside pre-selected Welsh race to remember finishing in 19th. The seen a big increase in numbers taking Junior Women’s team finished agonisingly standard of competition increasing part, with trail marathons and ultra- team mate Heidi Davies. outside the medals in 4th, just 1 point each year on both the British and world marathons leading the way. behind the Italians who took bronze. stages. British athletes are taking up the challenge of competing for honours Once again Wales’ premier trail marathon Wales fielded both a girls and boys’ Devils Bridge, played host against the rest of the world and we events, the Salomon Trail Marathon Wales team at the World Mountain Running for the British & Irish Junior Mountain in Wales will be looking forward to (Coed y Brenin) and Scott Snowdonia Association International Youth Cup Running Championships Trial Race. producing yet more high quality mountain Trail Marathon both drew big fields in in Italy and all athletes conducted From this, teams were selected to running athletes, those capable of making superb almost European-like weather, themselves to a very high standard represent Wales at the Championships the GB teams, competing in international showcasing North Wales at its very best. whilst dealing with incredibly challenging in September which saw a number of events next year and beyond. Mid and South Wales were also catered conditions. The teams finished 11th and inexperienced Junior athletes produce for with the by now world-famous Man 10th respectively. notable performances. The U17 Women’s In the coming month, Llanberis will play Vs Horse race in June. team secured bronze led home by Emily host to the British Fell and Hill Relay Hanlon in 15th place. The first Welsh Championships. Bronwen Jenkinson, The Welsh Trail Running Championships finisher in the U17 Men’s race was Joseph Annabelle McQueen and Rob Samuel were held at the Welsh Trail Running Reardon in 4th who led the team to a will all represent Wales in the Smarna Festival in Builth Wells back in May, bronze medal. Annabelle McQueen was Gira World Cup race in Slovenia, whilst with hundreds of runners taking part extremely close to a medal in the U20 Russell Bentley, Matt Roberts and Gareth in races from 1km to a half marathon. The Women’s race, just being edged into Hughes will be competing internationally, venue and route was a big hit with 4th place in only her first year in the representing Wales in the 60th Trofeo all participants. age group. The U20 Women’s team also Vanoni (Italian Championships). Our Welsh Athletics Trail Running brought home a silver medal. Finally, I would like to express my thanks Committee have once again worked The climax of the domestic sason came to all the members of the Welsh Athletics hard this year in helping guide the sport at The Maegswm Muddle, Llanberis, Mountain Running Committee who have and encourage new events, and we which hosted both the final event of the supported the discipline steadfastly are grateful to all members for their throughout the past year and done their continued efforts. British Championship series and the IAAF World Championship marathon GB see even more of you heading out onto the utmost to ensure that all athletes have one-off Welsh Championships. Bronwen representative Andy Davies learnt his trails. July brought about the 42nd Jewson been catered for, and thank you also to The last five years of growth in trail in Jenkinson produced a superb run to take running craft on the hills and trails of International Snowdon Race at Llanberis all the race organisers throughout Wales, Wales has been fantastic in bringing both the British and Welsh titles, finishing Wales before hitting the roads. Enjoy / mwynhewch! and saw one of the youngest ever winners ahead of a notable field including two- the coaches and of course, and all the many new runners to the off-road arena of the race in 20-year old Italian Davide time Snowdon International winner & athletes who have taken up the enjoyable and we hope that these runners will It’s true that more and more off-road Magnini. The first Welsh athlete home Irish International Sarah McCormack. challenge of competing on the mountains. go on to enjoy their running in other areas of Wales are becoming accessible disciplines - let’s not forget that 2017 to runners, so let’s hope that 2018 will

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U13 Girls U20 Women U13 Boys U20 Men 60m Tomos BROAD, Bridgend AC 8.49 60m Callum DAVIES, Swansea Harriers 6.86 Ella WINTLE, 60m Hannah BRIER, Swansea Harriers 7.37 60m 8.67 200m Elliot RIORDAN, Swansea Harriers 28.64 200m Tyler WILLIAMS, Newport Harriers 22.65 Pembrokeshire Harriers 200m Amelia REYNOLDS, Cardiff AAC 24.67 Ella WINTLE, 800m Roman HODGSON, Deeside AAC 2:25.61 400m Joe BRIER, Swansea Harriers 49.20 200m 28.16 400m Amelia REYNOLDS, Cardiff AAC 56.63 Pembrokeshire Harriers Frank MORGAN, 800m Michael PARRY, Colwyn Bay AC 1:57.85 800m Naomi REID, Cardiff AAC 2:14.31 1500m 4:47.49 800m Neisha ROBERTS, Deeside AAC 2:34.16 Carmarthen Harriers 1500m Michael PARRY, Colwyn Bay AC 4:07.72 1500m Naomi REID, Cardiff AAC 4:37.32 1500m Neisha ROBERTS, Deeside AAC 5:09.75 60m Hurdles Zac DAVIES, Swansea Harriers 10.41 3000m No Competitors - 3000m Martha OWEN, Deeside AAC 11.03.57 Ella WINTLE, Toks AKANBI-MORTIMER, 60m Hurdles Rhys HARRIS, Swansea Harriers 8.42 60m Hurdles 10.21 60m Hurdles Lauren EVANS, Cardiff AAC 8.97 High Jump 1.4 Pembrokeshire Harriers Cardiff Archers William EDWARDS, Abigail BUXTON, Toks AKANBI-MORTIMER, High Jump 2.05 High Jump Sophie LISK, Cardiff Archers 1.37 High Jump 1.63 Long Jump 4.50 Carmarthen Harriers Pembrokeshire Harriers Rhymney Valley AC Ellie-Mae WAINWRIGHT, Pole Vault Joseph JONES, Cardiff Archers 3.40 3.97 Pole Vault Lois HILLMAN, Cardiff AAC 3.30 Long Jump Shot Put Jamie ZYGALDO, Newport Harriers 7.70 Pole Vault Long Jump Lauren EVANS, Cardiff AAC 5.53 (3.25kg) Pembrokeshire Harriers Kieran APPS, Southampton AC 3.60 Shot Put Amelia FETTIS, (Open) 7.81 Macey JONES, Cwmbran Harriers 11.14 (2.72kg) Newport Harriers Long Jump Ceirion HOPKINS, Neath Harriers 6.91 Shot Put Gwennan WILLIAMS, 10.09 Triple Jump Thomas WALLEY, Wrexham AAC 14.24 (4.00kg) Menai Track & Field U15 Boys Shot Put U15 Girls 60m Nathan SCOTT, Rhondda AC 7.4 Nicholas YOUNG, Deeside AAC 13.89 (6.00kg) 200m No Competitors - 60m Danai MUGABE, Swansea Harriers 7.97 Senior Women 200m Macey MORRIS, Newport Harriers 26.20 300m Carter STAPLES, Cardiff AAC 38.78 60m Moli JONES, Colwyn Bay AC 7.71 300m Macey MORRIS, Newport Harriers 41.51 800m James JONES, Deeside AAC 2:10.24 Senior Men 60m (Open) Charlotte WINGFIELD, Cardiff AAC 7.44 800m Aimee CALLOW, Cardiff Archers 2:16.41 1500m James JONES, Deeside AAC 4:28.28 60m Anax DASILVA, Cardiff AAC 6.89 Melissa ROBERTS, 200m 24.56 3000m James JONES, Deeside AAC 9:25.19 60m (Open) Leon REID, 6.85 1500m Nia CLATWORTHY, Cardiff AAC 4:58.06 Birchfield Harriers Harriers 60m Hurdles Ben HILLMAN, Cardiff AAC 9.22 200m Ben PARIS, Cardiff Archers 22.30 3000m Aimee CALLOW, Cardiff Archers 10:40.63 Rachael SCOTT, 400m 57.72 High Jump Iwan REES, Rhymney Valley AC 1.63 60m Hurdles Saffron MAURICE, Cardiff AAC 9.48 Preston Harriers 400m Joe BRIER, Swansea Harriers 48.96 Pole Vault Dylan WARD, Swansea Harriers 2.50 Ellis GREATREX, High Jump Lili CHURCH, Carmarthen Harriers 1.53 800m Naomi REID, Cardiff AAC 2:13.84 400m (Open) 49.34 Long Jump Ben HILLMAN, Cardiff AAC 5.98 Wolverhampton & Bilston AC Pole Vault Morgan EDWARDS, Deeside AAC 2.25 Isobel PARRY-JONES (U20), 1500m 4:33.08 Shot Put 800m Alex COOMBER, Cardiff AAC 1:50.49 Long Jump Caitlyn MAPPS, Cardiff Archers 5.13 Cwmbran Harriers George DUN, Swansea Harriers 11.89 (4.00kg) 1500m Rhys GRANVILLE, Swansea Harriers 4:14.17 1500m Gemma HILLIER-MOSES, Shot Put 4:24.45 Jamie HOLLAND, Swansea Harriers 10.00 (Open) Charnwood AC 1500m (3.00kg) Matt CLOWES, Cardiff AAC 3:54.07 (Open) 3000m Julia COOKE, Birchfield Harriers 9:54.65 U17 Men Oliver BARBARESI, 60m Hurdles Lauren EVANS, Cardiff AAC 8.89 3000m 8:38.64 U17 Women 60m Jeremiah AZU, Cardiff AAC 6.99 Menai Track & Field 60m Hurdles Jade SIMSON, 8.66 Iwan ROBINSON-BOOTH, 60m Hurdles David OMOREGIE, Cardiff AAC 7.63 60m Moli JONES, Colwyn Bay AC 7.73 (Open) City of Plymouth AC 200m 22.85 Cardiff AAC 60m Hurdles Andrew POZZI, 200m Moli JONES, Colwyn Bay AC 25.77 High Jump Becky OWEN, Brighton & Hove City AC 1.68 7.57 400m Seth KELLY, Cardiff AAC 52.19 (Open) Stratford Upon Avon AC 300m Isabel DAVIES, Newport Harriers 42.19 High Jump Amelia JENNINGS-MCLAUGHLIN, 1.71 800m James PENROSE, Cardiff Archers 2:02.11 High Jump Jonathon BAILEY, Cardiff AAC 2.04 800m Nia RILEY, Cardiff Archers 2:17.14 (Open) Trafford AC 1500m Sebastian LEWIS, Neath Harriers 4:07.82 High Jump Pole Vault Sally PEAKE, Birchfield Harriers 4.15 Tom GALE, Team Bath AC 2.16 1500m Kiara FRIZELLE, Cardiff AAC 4:38.34 (Open) 3000m Remi ADEBIYI, Swansea Harriers 9:24.92 3000m Mia ROBERTS, Deeside AAC 10:05.66 Long Jump Rebecca CHAPMAN, Cardiff AAC 5.85 Pole Vault Emyr JONES, Cardiff AAC 4.10 60m Hurdles Tomos SLADE, Swansea Harriers 8.42 60m Hurdles Grace MORGAN, Cardiff Archers 8.88 Triple Jump Sian SWANSON, Swansea Harriers 11.31 Pole Vault Chinua EBEREONWU, Nick CRUCHLEY, Halesowen AAC 5.21 Thea JENKINS, Shot Put High Jump 1.75 (Open) High Jump 1.60 Lucy GRIFFITHS, Cardiff AAC 11.73 Cardiff Archers Pembrokeshire Harriers (4.00kg) Long Jump Kellen JONES, Newport Harriers 6.79 Pole Vault Mark MELLOR, Cardiff Archers 3.80 Pole Vault Megan HODGSON, Cardiff AAC 3.30 Long Jump Harri WHEELER-SEXTON, Simeon CLARENCE, Cardiff AAC 6.86 Long Jump Emily THOMAS, Cardiff Archers 5.30 Long Jump 6.44 (Open) Cardiff AAC Triple Jump Eliza DURNALL, Cardiff AAC 10.77 Triple Jump Osaze AGHEDO, Swansea Harriers 15.13 Triple Jump Kristo ELLIS, Cardiff AAC 12.24 Shot Put Shot Put Caitlin ARNOLD, Newport Harriers 12.06 Shot Put Aled SION DAVIES, Cardiff AAC 14.95 (3.00kg) Thomas HANSON, Dyffryn School 14.98 (7.26kg) (5.00kg)

30 31 OUTDOOR WELSH CHAMPIONS 2017 OUTDOOR WELSH CHAMPIONS 2017 U13 Girls U17 Women Senior Women U15 Boys

Ella WINTLE, 100m Moli JONES, Colwyn Bay AC 12.50 100m Carter STAPLES, Welsh Schools 11.41 100m 13.70 100m Mica MOORE, Birchfield Harriers 11.64 Pembrokeshire Harriers 200m Moli JONES, Colwyn Bay AC 25.50 Joseph REYNOLDS, 200m 23.54 Ella WINTLE, Pembrokeshire Harriers 200m 27.38 300m Armarni WILLIAMS, Newport Harriers 41.85 200m Hannah THOMAS, Cardiff AAC 24.67 Pembrokeshire Harriers 800m Nia RILEY, Cardiff Archers 2:18.49 300m Benjamin MATTEY, Rhymney Valley AC 38.05 800m Tiffany REES, Swansea Harriers 2:27.15 400m Rachel DONNISON, Cardiff AAC 55.87 1500m Nia RILEY, Cardiff Archers 4:57.55 800m Benjamin REYNOLDS, Cardiff AAC 2:05.01 1500m Neisha ROBERTS, Deeside AAC 5:04.88 800m Rachel MCCLAY, Brackell AC 2:11.29 3000m Mia ROBERTS, Deeside AAC 9:57.84 1500m Benjamin REYNOLDS, Cardiff AAC 4:26.70 70m Hurdles Ella WINTLE, Pembrokeshire Harriers 12.17 1500m Cari HUGHES, Swansea Harriers 4:25.56 80m Hurdles Emily THOMAS, Cardiff Archers 12.54 80m Hurdles Iwan REES, Rhymney Valley AC 12.83 High Jump Emily FRY, Newport Harriers 1.40 5000m Bronwen OWEN, Scarborough AC 16:36.50 300m Hurdles Niamh ROBERTS, Llanelli AC 49.32 High Jump Iwan REES, Rhymney Valley AC 1.66 Melanie WILKINS, Long Jump Kelsie WEBSTER, Maldwyn Harriers 4.17 3000m S/C 10:43.73 Pole Vault Dylan WARD, Swansea Harriers 2.80 1500m s/c Olivia WISEMAN, City of Portsmouth AC 5:40.14 Winchester & District AC Shot Put Long Jump Thomas PAYNE, Swansea Harriers 5.53 Chloe JONES, Swansea Harriers 9.20 Thea JENKINS, (2.72kg) High Jump 1.60 3000m S/C Katie INGLE, Pembrokeshire Harriers 10:22.89 Shot Put (Open) Royal Sutton Coldfield AC Lloyd CLARKE, Cardiff AAC 12.22 Discus (4.00kg) Chloe JONES, Swansea Harriers 22.57 Pole Vault Caitlin LEGGETT, Cardiff AAC 2.70 (0.75kg) 100m Hurdles Caryl GRANVILLE, Swansea Harriers 13.91 Discus Long Jump Emily THOMAS, Cardiff Archers 5.36 Lloyd CLARKE, Cardiff AAC 39.40 Javelin (400g) Chloe JONES, Swansea Harriers 29.62 400m Hurdles Caryl GRANVILLE, Swansea Harriers 58.79 (1.25kg) Triple Jump Emily THOMAS, Cardiff Archers 11.46 High Jump Emily STEER, Cardiff AAC 1.53 Hammer Shot Put Gwennan LEWIS, No Competitors - 11.20 High Jump Belen SIMARRO DE PASCUAL (U23), (4.00kg) U15 Girls (3.00kg) Newport Harriers 1.57 (Open) Cardiff AAC Javelin Discus Molly GREEMAN, Elliot Odunaiya, Wrexham AAC 47.12 25.56 Pole Vault Jessica ABRAHAM, Cardiff AAC 3.65 (600kg) 100m Caitlyn MAPPS, Cardiff Archers 12.89 (1.00kg) Cardiff Archers Pole Vault Hammer Lucy BRYAN, & West AC 4.25 U17 Men Bethan GAMMON, Cardiff AAC 50.90 (Open) 200m Macey MORRIS, Newport Harriers 25.63 (3.00kg) Long Jump Rebecca CHAPMAN, Cardiff AAC 6.31 Owain LLOYD-HUGHES, 100m 11.42 300m Macey MORRIS, Newport Harriers 40.60 Javelin (500g) Phoebe BROWN, Blaenau Gwent AC 35.98 Neath Harriers Triple Jump Sian SWANSON, Swansea Harriers 12.08 800m Nia CLATWORTHY, Cardiff AAC 2:19.13 Owain LLOYD-HUGHES, U20 Women 200m 22.43 1500m Nia CLATWORTHY, Cardiff AAC 4:53.55 Shot Put Neath Harriers 100m Zoe NASH, Newport Harriers 12.59 Adele NICOLL, Birchfield Harriers 15.64 75m Hurdles Carys POOLE, Swansea Harriers 11.96 (4.00kg) 400m Seth KELLY, Cardiff AAC 53.66 200m Zoe NASH, Newport Harriers 25.26 Discus Awen ROSSER, 800m Morgan Glyndwr JAMES, Cardiff AAC 2:00.09 High Jump Lili CHURCH, Carmarthen Harriers 1.65 40.96 400m Ffion Mair ROBERTS, Colwyn Bay AC 59.45 (1.00kg) Swansea Harriers Pole Vault Evie LAWRENCE, Swansea Harriers 2.60 1500m James PENROSE, Cardiff Archers 4:12.98 800m Isobel DODD, Bridgend AC 2:19.28 Hammer Carys PARRY, Rhondda AC 65.32 3000m James PENROSE, Cardiff Archers 9:03.92 Long Jump Caitlyn MAPPS, Cardiff Archers 5.38 (4.00kg) 1500m No Competitors - Shot Put 100m Hurdles Tomos SLADE, Swansea Harriers 13.53 Jamie HOLLAND, Swansea Harriers 10.71 Javelin (600g) Bethan REES, Cannock & Stafford AC 46.01 (3.00kg) 100m Hurdles No Competitors - 400m Hurdles Guto TEGID, Menai Track & Field 60.35 Discus 400m Hurdles Olivia HAINES, Carmarthen Harriers 82.73 1500m s/c Owain EDWARDS, Cardiff AAC 4:49.06 Holly COOPER, Swansea Harriers 31.58 (1.00kg) High Jump Megan DAVIES, Maldwyn Harriers 1.55 U13 Boys High Jump Chinua EBEREONWU, Cardiff Archers 1.80 Hammer Pole Vault Carys JONES, Carmarthen Harriers 3.40 Pole Vault Mark MELLOR, Cardiff Archers 4.10 Cassey GRIMWADE, Cardiff AAC 43.86 100m Arthur POWELL, Maldwyn Harriers 12.54 (3.00kg) Pole Vault Fiona HOCKEY, 3.70 Long Jump Tomos SLADE, Swansea Harriers 6.47 Javelin (500g) Megan GALPIN, Andover AC 37.72 (Open) Blackpool Wrye & Fylde AC 200m Arthur POWELL, Maldwyn Harriers 24.94 Triple Jump Thomas ATKINSON, Cardiff AAC 13.11 Long Jump Madeleine NEWTON, Neath Harriers 4.92 Shot Put Jay MORSE, Cardiff AAC 14.54 Triple Jump Olivia HAINES, Carmarthen Harriers 9.61 800m Roman HODGSON, Deeside AAC 2:12.65 (5.00kg) Shot Put Amber SIMPSON, 1500m Roman HODGSON, Deeside AAC 4:49.72 Discus 9.86 Jay MORSE, Cardiff AAC 47.37 (4.00kg) Deeside AAC Toks AKANBI-MORTIMER, (1.50kg) 75m Hurdles 13.22 Discus Jenny PYATT, Rhymney Valley AC Hammer 39.14 Marcus DICKINSON, Neath Harriers 44.95 (1.00kg) Liverpool Pembroke & Sefton H AC High Jump Samuel DAVIES, Swansea Harriers 1.45 (5.00kg) Hammer Amber SIMPSON, Deeside AAC 53.26 Long Jump George SAVAGE, Deeside AAC 4.28 Javelin (700g) Tom HEWSON, Andover AC 65.18 (4.00kg) Shot Put Michael JENKINS, Javelin 9.27 Bethan REES, Cannock & Stafford AC 45.29 (3.25kg) Pembrokeshire Harriers (600g) Discus Toks AKANBI-MORTIMER, 23.35 (1.00kg) Rhymney Valley AC Javelin (400g) George SNAITH, Barry & Vale Harriers 33.64

32 33 Athletes Outdoor – Quadrathlon OUTDOOR WELSH CHAMPIONS 2017 Male Junior Track & Field U13 Boys Jake MINSHULL, Coventry Godiva 1513 Jake Heyward, Cardiff AAC Athlete of the Year Cariad NORRIS, U20 Men 3km U13 Girls 1922 Female Junior Track & Field Guildford & Goldaming AC Hannah Brier, Swansea Harriers 100m Arron OWEN, Cardiff AAC 11.32 Senior Men Michael WARD, Cardiff AAC 9:03.32 Athlete of the Year Outdoor – Octathlon 200m Arron OWEN, Cardiff AAC 22.28 Senior Women No Competitors - Male Junior Endurance Athlete Ciaran Lewis, Cardiff AAC of the Year Ben HILLMAN, 400m Joe BRIER, Swansea Harriers 49.94 U20M No Competitors - U15 Boys 4336 Cardiff AAC U20W No Competitors - Female Junior Endurance 800m Owen HIBBERT, Deeside AAC 1:59.76 Heidi Davies, Brecon AC Athlete of the Year 1500m No Competitors - U15B James JONES, Deeside AAC 9:09.22 Outdoor – Hexathlon Male Track & Field Athlete of 110m Hurdles Gethin HUGHES, Menai Track & Field 17.07 U15G Rheagan EDWARDS, Deeside AAC 10:39.68 Rhys Williams, Cardiff AAC the Year Jamie HOLLAND, U15 Girls 2981 400m Hurdles Iwan JAMES, Cardiff AAC 59.99 10k Swansea Harriers Female Track & Field Athlete Seren Bundy-Davies, Trafford AC High Jump William EDWARDS, Carmarthen Harriers 1.95 Senior Men Glyn FLETCHER, Les Croupiers RC 33:07.50 of the Year Outdoor – Alaw BEYNON-THOMAS, Male Endurance Athlete of Pole Vault Thomas WALLEY, Wrexham AAC 4.43 Senior Women 35:05.70 Dewi Griffiths, Swansea Harriers Thomas BRITT, Swansea Harriers the Year U17 Men 5399 Long Jump Ceirion HOPKINS, Neath Harriers 7.01 Cardiff AAC Female Endurance Athlete Bethan Davies, Cardiff AAC Kellen JONES, of the Year U20 Men 5383 Triple Jump Thomas WALLEY, Wrexham AAC 13.94 Newport Harriers Curtis MATTHEWS, Shot Put Senior Men 6736 Nicholas YOUNG, Deeside AAC 13.56 2016 ANNUAL Cardiff AAC (6.00kg) Discus Nicholas YOUNG, Deeside AAC 46.59 COMBINED Outdoor – (1.75kg) AWARD WINNERS Hammer Grace MORGAN, Jonathan JONES, Gloucester AC 62.48 2016 Club Awards U17 Women 4175 (6.00kg) EVENTS 2017 Cardiff Archers Track & Field Cardiff AAC Javelin (800g) Max HOLLAND, Wrexham AAC 47.95 Indoor – Quadrathlon U20 Women No Competitors - Off Track Cardiff AAC Senior Women No Competitors - U13 Girls Jennifer EMEZIE, Cardiff Archers 1589 Senior Men Junior Cardiff AAC Carys POOLE, Development Caerphilly Runners U14 Girls 2286 Walks – 1000m 100m Sam GORDON, Cardiff AAC 10.32 Swansea Harriers/YGG Gwyr Inclusivity Menai Track and Field U13 Boys No Competitors - 200m Tom WILLIAMS, Barry & Vale Harriers 20.97 Jamie ZYGALDO, U13 Boys 997 Seren GRIFFITHS, 400m Owen SMITH, Cardiff AAC 47.41 Volunteers Pembrokeshire Harriers U13 Girls 6:19.94 Cardiff Archers Fraser KING, 800m Alex COOMBER, Cardiff AAC 1:50.75 Club U14 Boys 1328 Debbie Bull, Cardiff AAC Cardiff Archers/Cardiff High U15 Boys No Competitors - 1500m Rowan AXE, Cardiff AAC 3:47.46 Volunteers Bethany GOULD, Indoor – Pentathlon 5000m Dewi GRIFFITHS, Swansea Harriers 13:50.35 Club U15 Girls 7:00.72 Dean Turner, Blaenau Gwent AC Cardiff AAC Development 110m Hurdles Glen ELSDON, Carmarthen Harriers 14.93 U15 Girls Caitlyn MAPPS, Cardiff Archers 2844 U17 Men No Competitors - 400m Hurdles Paul BENNETT, Cardiff AAC 54.49 Officials Grace MORGAN, Jeri-Lynne GRABHAM, U16 Girls 3025 U17 Women 18:44.68 Cardiff Archers/Radyr Comprehensive Neath Harriers 3000m S/C No Competitors - Newcomer Jess Stone, Cardiff AAC U17 Women Grace MORGAN, Cardiff Archers 3198 High Jump William EDWARDS, Carmarthen Harriers 2.00 Officiating Jordan PRICE, U20 Men 15:38.68 Lauren EVANS, Brecon AC Pole Vault Ben GREGORY, Birchfield Harriers 4.85 Track & Field Jeff Marsden U18 Girls 3281 Cardiff AAC/Cardiff High Amy PHIPPS, Pole Vault Max EAVES, U20 Women 17:57.48 5.25 Off Track John Collins, Swansea Harriers U20 Women No Competitors - (Open) Newham & Essex Beagles AC Neath Harriers Junior Ffion Jenkins, Swansea Harriers Senior Becky OWEN, Long Jump Curtis MATTHEWS, Cardiff AAC 6.98 3387 Coaches Women Brighton & Hove City AC Walks – 3000m Long Jump Simeon CLARENCE, Cardiff AAC 7.06 U15 Boys Ben HILLMAN, Cardiff AAC 2911 Jordan PRICE (U20), (Open) Track & Field Senior Men 15:59.18 Alistair Griffiths, Llanelli AC Luca CONTINO, Brecon AC Triple Jump Osaze AGHEDO, Swansea Harriers 14.98 Participation U16 Boys 2960 Cardiff AAC/St Martins Bethan DAVIES, Shot Put Gareth WINTER, Endurance Pete Freeman, Pembrokshire Senior Women 12:26.45 16.98 Kellen JONES, Cardiff AAC (7.26kg) City of Sheffield & Dearne AC Participation Harriers U18 Boys 3164 Newport Harriers/Coleg Gwent Discus Brett MORSE, Track & Field 59.76 Neal Merry, Swansea Harriers (2.00kg) Cardiff AAC Performance Indoor – Heptathlon Hammer Osian JONES, Endurance Kevin Evans, Carmarthen and District Harri WHEELER-SEXTON, 66.90 U17 Men 4345 (7.26kg) Liverpool Harriers AC Perfomance Harriers AC Cardiff AAC Javelin (800g) Jason COPSEY, Cardiff AAC 64.77 Athletic Carmarthen Harriers / Dyfed U20 Men No Competitors - Partnership Primary Schools / McDonalds Harry DALTON, Senior Men 3899 Marshall Milton Keynes

34 35 ROAD, MOUNTAIN & CROSS ROLL OF HONOUR

COUNTRY CHAMPIONS 2017 Lifetime Award of Honour Meritorious Award Achievement Road Running Marathon Cross Country 1952 2003 1954 1962 1973 2007 Eddie O’Donnell* Viv Thomas* Ron Franklin Bill Allen Senior Men Josh GRIFFITHS, Swansea Harriers 2:14.52 Senior Men Dewi GRIFFITHS, Swansea Harriers Jim Alford* Ken Harris Frank Liddington Johns* 2005 Bill Cook* Llewellyn Harrison Jones* Ann Batty Senior Women Rosie EDWARDS, Rotherham 2:40.49 Senior Women Beth KIDGER, Phoenix AC William E.Fisher* Rev C.P. Hines* Derek Lakin* Brian Palmer 2008 Terry Notman U23 Men Adam BULL, Aberdare VAAC A. Jack Pound* Ken Jones* H. V. W. Robinson* David L. Phillips Lynette Harries John Griffiths Road Running Half Marathon Reg Snow* U23 Women Lauren COOPER, Parc Bryn Bach RC 1953 L.Roy Jones* 2009 2006 Charles Radford* Nick Whitehead* Dave Jenkin Roberts* Senior Men Dewi GRIFFITHS, Swansea Harriers 61.33 U20 Men Ciaran LEWIS, Cardiff AAC Arthur E. Williams* John H. Collins T. Peter Morris David J.P. Richards* Dave J. Williams* Senior Women Jenny NESBITT, Worcester AC 73.23 Frank Duggan* 1963 U20 Women Cari HUGHES, Menai Track & Field Major G. D. Taylor* (Cardiff AAC) 2010 Cyril Howell 2007 Maurice Bingham* U17 Men Matthew WILLIS, Wrexham AAC Ray Thomas* 1974 Road Running 10km Alan Currie Ted Hopkins* Paul Darney Hubert Gorvin* Jack Williams* U17 Women Carys BILL, Cardiff AAC Graham Webb Percy Irwin* George Boardman Senior Men Rob SAMUEL, Eryri Harriers 31:29 2012 1954 Alf Yeoumans* Keith Matthews Bill Kingsbury* Bob Sercombe U15 Boys Mike SPILL, Menai Track & Field Ivor Adams Welsh Schools AA Senior Women Clara EVANS, Roadents 36:20 Jan Evans-Nugent 1955 Ernie Virgin* U15 Girls Mia ROBERTS, Deeside AAC D. Hedydd Davies 1975 1956 Jack Meyrick* Dave J. Williams U23 Men Benjamin HARRISON, Prestatyn RC 44:08 2008 Brian Adamson* U13 Boys Jacob REYNOLDS, Cardiff AAC 2014 Rev C.P. Hines* Harry Lewis* (Hendy & Birchgrove H) U23 Women Aime BAGNALL, Prestatyn RC 40:02 Joyce Tomala Alan Currie U13 Girls Eden WILLIAMS, Cardiff AAC J. Barrie Owen Jack Williams* John Disley* 1965 Sean Power Les Davies* U20 Men Jack TURNER, Stroud & District AC 36:32 Bob Shaw 2016 1964 Kay James* Frank Brown* Charlie Hughes* U20 Women Bronwen JENKINSON, Eryri Harriers 38:40 Trail Running Tom Richards* John Penny J. Donoghue Gordon Rayner David Alun Williams Lynn Davies Will Johnson* Alan Radford Pat Wallace* Men Daniel Bodman, Aberdare Valley 2009 Road Running 5km 1975 1956 1966 1976 Natasha Cockram, John Lister Women Life Members Bernard Baldwin* Matt Cullen* Senior Men Tom MARSHALL, Cardiff AAC 14:35 Mickey Morris Racing Team Phil O. Davies* Roy Jones (Brecon AC) 2010 Senior Women Alaw BEYNON-THOMAS, Swansea Harriers 16:58 1989 1984 Harry King* J. H. T. Mason 1977 Raye Evans* Ron Evans* Brenda Currie Tom Mogford* U23 Men James HUNT, Cardiff AAC 14:44 Mountain Running J. Barrie Owen J. Clive Williams Raye Evans* Ken Harris* 1989 1957 Robert Tawton* U23 Women Lauren COOPER, Parc Bryn Bach RC 18:35 Men Gareth Wyn Hughes, Mercia Colin Davies Clifford Guy* Ron Evans* Jack Collard* R.C. Townsend Women Bronwen Jenkinson, Eryri Harriers Reg Snow* Richard Jenkins U20 Men Alex PRICE, Swansea University 16:11 1991 Charles Wright* H. Owen 1978 1995 2011 U20 Women Phoebe PENNELL, Pencoed Panthers 35:01 Bill Evans* 1958 1967 John Davies Alan Currie David Greene U17 Men Joseph REARDON, Aberdare Valley 16:04 Margaret Elgie* Ken Cooper* Tom Wood* 1979 Charlie Hughes* Derek Williams U17 Women Alanah HILL, Cardiff Archers 19:19 1992 Frank Ireland* Ron Evans* 1968 Bill Brian* 2012 Jim Guy* Bill Evans* Frank Ireland* Bill Kingsbury* Capt. George Crump* Bernard Harris Ken Harris* C. Harrison 2001 1996 L. Jones D. Owen Norman John Roy Adams Alun Jones* Lynette Harries Ivor Adams D. John Jones John Elward 1959 Graham Fraser* John H. Collins T. Thomas 2002 Bob Frost Norman Moses* Raye Evans* P.E. Jones* D. Hedydd Davies 1980 J. Barrie Owen 2013 Harry Keene* 1970 Ivor Adams G. F. Young Gerry Batty* Dave J. Williams* Mary Jones Ivor Adams Eric Eynon* 2003 (Cardiff AAC) Sue Sayer* 1960 Joe Carvell* Tom Jones Mike Rowland Gwilym Evans* 1997 J. Harris John H. Collins David Alun-Williams Gilbert Legge* 1981 2004 Gerry Batty* R. G. James 2014 Jack Morgan* Jim O’Brien Dave Hopkins Alan Currie 1998 Haydn Tawton Jim Thomas* Hywel Williams* Rose Johnson 2005 D. Hedydd Davies Sam Williams 2015 1971 1982 David Alun Williams 1999 1961 Keith Adams John Flook* Ivor Arnold 2007 Gwilym Evans* Graham Finlayson Len Colledge John Griffiths Steve Barry John H. Collins Mike Rowland Gareth Hughes George Hapgood* Terry Notman Kath Evans* Ernie Jones* Huw Williams see note 1 2009 2000 2016 Jack Jones* 1972 Viv Thomas* Jan Evans Sally Blake Derek Crowder Keith Matthews Margaret Elgie* Arthur Davies Doug Davies Brian Jones 2015 2001 Kath Elias Gordon Johnson J. Clive Williams J. Clive Williams Lynette Harries Colin Jackson Rose Johnson Steve Perks Rhys Williams 36 37 ROLL OF HONOUR

1983 1994 Frank Ireland* David A. Jones* Ron Freeman Geraint Evans Cath Alford Fred Malkin see note 1 David Williams Dennis Nugent Ridley Griffiths Glyn Pugh Margaret Matthews Irene Lisle* 1995 Mick McGeoch Hugh Williams Eileen Rees Sue Maughan Viv Pitcher* Philip James Kevin Corcoran John Messum Bill Powell* 2009 Owen Hedges Gareth Oldham 1984 2005 Ken Ross 1996 Philippa Roles Carys Parry D. J. Owen Edwards Alistair Griffiths Terry Goodridge Sally Blake Charles Ashley Lyn Rees Margaret Elgie* Gareth Hughes Richard Sayer Brenda Currie Frank Williams Martyn Rees Ken Griffiths* Graham Coldwell Phyllis John Arthur Davies Reg Burke Adrian Thomas Irene Jenkins* Keith Adams Ian Griffiths John Penny Jack Thomas John Sammons Iola Adams Mary Lister 2012 Jim Whelan 1997 Elaine Griffiths Gareth Prothero 1985 2006 Brian Williams Bernard Harris Ivor Sayer Enfys Hawthorn Gwilym Evans* Kath Elias 2015 Dave Llewellyn Alyson Hourihan Tracey Hinton Steve Jones Derek Crowder Mary Webb* Sue Hooper Tony Curry (RAF & Newport H) 1998 Jeff Aston Rob Hooper John Gough Wyndham Smith* Colin Daley* 2010 Will Burrows Joan Goldsmith Jeff Marsden Kath Crane Christian Malcolm 1986 Kay James* Martin Bell Keith Owens Ann Notman* Steve Brace Matthew Elias T. Peter Morris John Townsend 2016 Tony Simmons Jeff Kirby Eiddwen Davies John Walsh* Ken Goodger Jean Lochhead Mel James Richard Wyer* Arwyn Davies Robin Ganz Tony Lewis Paul Jensen Phil Oliver Bernie Plain Les Baldwin* 1999 Hilary Goodger Derek Osborne Sheelagh Moore Rob Glaves see note 1 Stephen Hatfield Frank Stringer Buddug Llwyd Jones Dave Lewis** Phil Lewis Dave Jessett 1987 Averil Williams Paul Brooks Mike Blake Jenny Cook Marian Williams Ossie Morgan* Bob Cypher Stephen Leach John Elias 2000 Ed Thompson Dorrien Thomas Huw Morgan Darryn McAtee Paul Darney Terry Davies Nick Fisher Sue Leyson Allan Caughter Keith Powell Andrew Ireland* David Jones Amanda Wale Colin Jackson Gwilym Williams Jean Rogers 2001 2007 Ian Broadhurst Sean Power Alison Whitelaw Phil Cook Peter Walton 2013 Alun Roper Sam Davies* Peter Norman Darran Williams David Peters Nigel Walker Graham Finlayson Helen James Steve Jones (Neath) Marilyn Davies Denise Harris J. Eirwyn Walters* Keith Matthews Tom Meyer Debbie Bull Christine McCoubrey Brian Davies Graham Webb Gwilym Jones* Peter Goodson** Carol Jones Ann Owen Dave Hawthorn* Sue Sayer* Eric Bailey Caroline Sayer Mary Davies 1988 Dave Walsh Mary Jones Russel Godwin Dave Stokes Gwyn Williams Hedydd Davies Eric Pennington* Glanmor Williams Phil Banning Full information on all D. Mike Walters Edwin Llewellyn Eaton* Teresa Hanrahan** John Griffin awards can be found 2002 Wyn Leyshon on the welsh athletics Cen Stokes* Stuart Hodson Dave Griffin website. Derek Williams Val Davidson Derek Tayler* Andy Bowyer Arwel Jones Delyth Davies Tony Balmont 1989 Peter Freeman Bob Grenter John Hartley* Jacqueline Brace David Ball Kim Griffiths *deceased Arwyn Evans Hilary Thomas Doug Morris* Mona Hughes Neal Merry Roy Adams **awarded posthumously 1990 2008 Glyn Davies Peter Roberts Tom C. Jones Lynette Harries Judith Gooding Note 1: Bob Frost Dave Edwards 2011 received award twice, Dilwyn Davies Phil Gooding firstly from the Welsh 1991 Ken Bennett Ann Crimmings Kevin Evans Helen John AAA and subsequently Kath Evans Ken Bray* Dai Williams either the Welsh CCA, Ralph Siggery Jeremy Evans Welsh Women’s AAA or see note 1 Sarah Moore 2003 Dave Brannan Athletics Association of Dic Evans 2014 Wales (AAW). 1992 Jan Nugent Tony Jones Roger Grindle Terry Alcock The latter replaced the Colin Davies John Loney* Peter Lane first three bodies as the Dick Finch Brian Alvey governing body in 1990 Frank Ireland* Haydn Tawton Richard Bullen Phil Jones Sr Sue Alvey until the formation of see note 1 Nigel Clements Welsh Athletics Ltd 2004 Jason Clifton Jo Davis Richard Jenkins Francis Stevens* in 2007. Steve Perks Alun Thomas* David James Ron Morris Note 2: 1993 Joyce Tomala George Tudor Beth Jones Tony Jenkins received award twice, Arthur Bebbington Les Baldwin* Andrew Davies Dawn Kenwright firstly from the Welsh Bob Dobson David Phillips see note 2 Meredith Richards Arwel Lewis CCA and subsequently Olive Dobson the AAW. Ken Thomas* Gill Brandrick Nigel Lewis Ian Dixon 38 welshathletics.org

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