As the club starts to gradually get groups back to the track for training, we need to be mindful of social distancing and track and trace requirements. Because of this parents or spectators will not be allowed at the track unless there is a particular need to do so, and Read more…
It is with some sadness that one of our top runners of the 80s, 90s and 00s passed away this week after a few years struggling with cancer. Thomas “The Hitman” Hearle was seen running in Kilbarchan colours winning many a race and team event. He ran middle distance, track, Read more…
Renfrewshire Leisure virtual 5k series – 27th July to 16TH August 2020
Introduction The club is preparing to return to training hopefully, in the near future, on a full time basis. Currently we must restrict our training to the numbers laid down by the Scottish Government and our governing body Scottish Athletics. The guidelines in this document relate to phase 3 of Read more…
We hope you, your families and members remain well. scottishathletics have now published their updated guidance for clubs, coaches, athletes and facilities as we move into Phase 2 of the exit plan from Covid-19 lockdown. All documents can be found at: https://www.scottishathletics.org.uk/56085-2/.
Coronavirus – Scottishathletics Update 3, April 2020 We hope this update finds you and your families well. In our third update we are highlighting several examples of good practice from athletics clubs across Scotland and have summarised various useful resources for clubs, coaches, volunteers, and athletes. Again, we have supplied Read more…
British Championship & Vitality Big Half Marathon, London, Sun 01 March 2020 A 12th place finish for Derek Hawkins, in a time of 1:04:51 Tru Wealth Young Athletes Road Races, Battery Park Greenock, Sun 15 Mar 2020 With strong fields on a day when the athletes had to contend with Read more…
General Advice all formal club/group training sessions are cancelled for the time being recognise the importance of all participants continuing to be physically active during this time, in safe and appropriate environments keeping in mind the latest advice from the Scottish Government and Scottish Athletics. With schools closed and social Read more…
Unfortunately following the statement from the Scottish Government on 16 March and the advice from scottishathletics, the first Scottish National U17/20 league meeting due to be held at Grangemouth on Sunday 26 April has been cancelled. Obviously this brings huge disappointment but given the need to reduce social contact in Read more…
Dear Members, Please see below latest Coronavirus update from scottishathletics: *scottishathletics recommend that all formal club/group training sessions be cancelled for the time being but the situation will be monitored and reviewed on a week-by-week basis and until the recommendations on social contact are better understood. We are therefore suspending Read more…