Bideford Amateur Athletic Club

Wow! What a day at Bideford Regatta! So very proud of our Juniors today, for most of them it was the first time competing in a Regatta. Coping with nerves on the start line, helping with the boats and following instructions.

Wins today came from: Barney Evans Sen A 1x, Harry Fanson Sen C 2x, Harry and Barney Open 2x, Jens Klingenstein and Rupert Open 2-, Harry Guy J/14 1x, Colin Pennington Masters 1x, Mens Masters 4+

Well done to every one of our Rowers today, we had some very close races.

Today couldn’t happen without the help and support we received from: everyone who donated cakes, help in the kitchen, Dave, John, Jamie and Dave on water duties, Rob, Bobby and Nick on the steps and Charlotte who took control of numbers and getting crews on the water on time

Good luck to all our rowers taking part in the Bideford Regatta today.

For some it will be their first race, just go and enjoy the experience.

Good luck to Steph competing in the Hyrox world championships in Stockholm tomorrow 💪🏻🎽👏🏻

Massive congratulations to Richard Dixon for completing the Comrades Ultra Marathon (53miles) in 08:38:46 👏🏻👏🏻

Meanwhile there were some speedy times at the Fast 5000…
Nick Lapham 15:51 1st MV35
John O’Donoghue 15:54 1st MV40
Simon Mugglestone 17:07 2nd MV55
Sammy Antell 18:17 2nd FV35
Kenny James 20:42
John Shapland 21:41 1st MV70

At the Two Castles 10k…
James Jewell 39:33
Gemma Steele 51:34
Candy Jewell pacing her goddaughter in her first race in 1:29:47

We are a bit late with this weekend’s race round up…

At the Swansea Half Marathon Martin Colwill represented England for the 8th time in the V55 category finishing in 1:27:38.

At the Tsunami Ultra Amy Hawkes finished 1st FV55 in 11:19:57.

At the Care for Kids 10k…
Leigh Crossman 2nd Overall and 1st MV40 37:08
Ben Edwards 3rd overall 37:17
Dan Parkin 4th 37:51
Bryan Tulett 45:40
Leanne Avery 1st FV35 50.18
Geoff Panter 58:37

As we come to the end of Volunteers' Week Bideford AAC just wants to send a massive heartfelt thank you to all our volunteers. Whether it's the General Club Committee who look after the clubhouse, facilities, equipment, bar/social area and minibus; the amazing Harriers Committee and coaches who lead numerous sessions, organise 3 popular races along with a number of member events; our fabulous Rowing Committee who look after our team of rowers often seen on the Torridge, take part in regattas across the South West and helping to organise our home regatta; or anyone who volunteers in any other area such as the bar, marshalling - the list is never-ending!
No matter how big or small, you all help to make our family club what it is today! 🩵🩵