WrexhamChronicle, May 28, 2009
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Samantha shines for hosts with most Fencing THERE were medals galore for Wrexham Fencing Club as they staged the latest round of the Leon Paul Junior Foil Series. The 100-strong event attracted top-class fencers from across the UK, with 10 of those competing coming from the host club. George Dolan and Stephanie Collister both won gold, in the Under 11s boys and U15s girls respectively, but their superb showings were surpassed by Samantha Fincham. In her first ever competition, Samantha stormed to U9s girls success. Her sister Pippa also fared well, just missing out a top-three finish in the U11s girls. Jed Houghton won U13s boys silver while Cassie Eades would have taken home an U13s girls medal had she not been beaten by the eventual winner. Beth Ellis cruised through the U11s girls poules before being knocked out in the direct eliminations, Luke Potts was so close to a last-four place in the U15s boys, while George Morris was 10th and Jack Davies 19th in the U11s boys. ■ See www.wrexhamfencingclub.co.uk for more information about Wrexham Fencing Club.
MEDAL MAGIC: Wrexham’s Stephanie Collister, George Dolan and Jed Houghton. zz210509fencing
Duo take plaudits with top displays
TWO Wrexham Athletic Club aces won individual awards in the second match of the Young Athletes League in Warrington.
Sion Roberts was named Track Athlete of the Match, for his Under 13s boys 200m A victory (28.1), and Jenny Coppell Field Athlete of the Match, for her second-placed finish in the U15s girls shot A (8.57), as Wrexham came second overall. The club’s winners are below. U17s men’s: Gareth Bennett (400m A – 54.9PB G4), James Rich (100m B – 12.8), Rob Evans (discus A – 22.11, shot A – 9.76, javelin B – 23.63), Daniel Hodgson (pole vault A – 2.80 G4). U15s boys: James Griffiths (long jump B – 4.10), Kierran Cooper (100m B – 13.6, 200m B – 28.3), William Poole (200m A – 27.4, 400m B – 62.2), David Blower (400m A – 58.1 G4, 800m A – 2.15.6), Rory Jones (discus A – 17.59, javelin A – 26.65), Matthew Rich (discus B – 12.41, javelin B – 17.08). U13s boys: Sion Roberts (200m A – 28.1 G3), Harry Arnull (800m B – 2.48.6),
BOWLS: The newly-formed Ponciau Banks Park Bowls Club has been successful in hosting its first open day, assisted by funding from Kelloggs and working in partnership with the Welsh Crown Green Bowling Association. The fledgling club, which opened in February, were pleased to welcome 40 visitors of all ages on to the greens. Anne Davies, secretary, said: “We were really pleased by the turn out and many more people just stopped to watch the bowling and enjoy the sunshine. Bowls is a great way to stay active and meet new people, so we are delighted the day went so well.” The club is also celebrating being awarded £800 by the Community Chest fund to develop its bowling activities and encourage new bowlers within the local community. The funding will pay for equipment, including bowls, jacks and scorecards, along with offering professional coaching to beginners and improvers. The club meets every Wednesday between 2-4pm at the bowling pavilion at Ponciau Banks Park, off Baptist Street, Rhos.
Athletics Chris Jones (75m hurdles B – 18.1). U17s women’s: Megan Rogers (300m B – 44.4, shot A – 8.76 G3), Chloe Jones (300m A – 42.7 G3), Lydia David (discus A – 18.62, shot B – 8.24 G4, javelin A – 23.90). U15s girls: Jessica Arnull (1,500m A – 6.00.3), Manon Edwards (javelin B – 20.42). U13s girls: Megan Williams (150m B – 24.6). Wrexham’s full results can be accessed at www.natyal.co.uk Three Wrexham members represented Wales at the Loughborough International. Hannah Thomas was sixth in the women’s 200m (25.7) and was part of the team that finished fourth in the 4x100m (47.75). James Mills was 12th in the men’s 1,500m (3.55.91) while Nik Mesney was part of the men’s team that finished fifth in the 4x100m (41.92).
cluding contest in 15th (21.39), making him the fastest M45, while Morley was the fastest W35 in passing the post in 11th (26.06) in the women’s race. Wrexham’s other finishers were: 19 Daniel Weston (21.52), 52 Antony Tibbetts (23.19), 62 Robert Jones (23.38), 92 Chris Evans (24.39), 95 David Rogers (24.47), 105 Adrian Bryan (25.17), 108
CRICKET: Brymbo had no answer for visiting Bangor in the North Wales League Premier Division as the hosts won the toss, put themselves into bat and set a commanding 214-7 total. In response, the hosts were all out for just 95 with Stewart Williams their top scorer, hitting 18, followed by Edward Filer 16no and David Blackwell 13no. Chirk had better fortune at home to Bethesda when they won by a comfortable six wickets. Bethesda won the toss and decided to bat first. The hosts got off to a flying start and this continued throughout the innings Jody Wilson bowled a fine spell for 2-20, Andy Swarbrick 3-28 and Dave Kelshaw 3-20 as Bethesda were 108ao. Dewi Roberts batted well to get 45. In reply, Chirk took their time with Nick Flack getting 23 and Stevie Kelshaw smashed a quickfire 46no on their way to 111-4. Bersham had a losing draw at Denbigh in Division One, who set 229-5, before the visitors replied with 205-9. Gresford put Brymbo 2nds in to bat and had them all out for just 61 with Chris Ellwood playing the key role, taking 3-16, before Joe Benson hit 37 as Gresford cruised to an eight-wicket success. Llangollen lost at home to Llandudno 2nds, going down by four wickets after hitting 172-8, and Marchwiel & Wrexham beat visiting Northop by 82 runs. Michael Forgrave led the runs with 51 on the way to his side’s 179-9 and Northop were skittled for only 97, Andrew Glover and Anthony Morris taking four wickets apiece. Llay Welfare travelled to Rhewl and enjoyed a fine 136-run success after having the hosts out for a meagre 81. Castell Alun played host to Buckley in Division Three and fell to a 20-run defeat after they had their rivals out for 131. But the chase fell short as Alun were skittled on 111. Marchwiel & Wrexham 2nds enjoyed a great start at Mynydd Isa as they had the home side 3-3, but they eventually lost by 28 runs. Syed Gulrez took three wickets and Salman Ibn Khalid starred with the bat, hitting 22, but the 2nds fell at 110ao. Dave Jones enjoyed a stunning knock of 84 as Division Four’s Llay Welfare 2nds eased past Bodedern by 194 runs after posting 231-8. Bodedern were stunned with a paltry 37ao. In Division Five, Bersham 2nds cruised to a 10-wicket win at home to Northop 3rds and Gresford 2nds had a 101-run victory at Halkyn 2nds. Steve Griffin hit 43 and Craig Morse 34 as Gresford posted 148.
Double celebration
PACESETTER: Pride of Wrexham Ian James crosses the line in the Chester Half Marathon. TMCSW170509MARATHON-17
Club’s team on the up after final-race joy WREXHAM Athletic Club’s men’s team have been promoted following the final race of the Border League season in Wrexham. Their men finished second overall in Division Two while their women were fourth in Division Two. There were also age-class awards for Mike Robbins (M45) and Lisa Morley (L35).
ROUNDUp Brymbo off the pace
Ashley (25.42), 152 Melvyn Ollier (27.25), 157 Jonathan Davies (27.34), 168 Bob Frost (28.12), 177 Ian Carson (28.53). Ian James was Wrexham’s star in the Chester Half Marathon as he came home in fourth (1.16.38), making him the fastest M45. He was followed by: 118 Rogers (1.29.49), 156 Morley (1.31.48
Linda Hampton-Jones (1.46.31), 811 Debbie Dodd (1.48.27). The in-form James also finished third (2.03.28) in the South Cheshire 20 Mile Road Race in Crewe, which again made him the fastest M45. Phil Walker, Mike Edwards and Frost were 24th in the M60 category at the British Masters Road Relays in
Twosome’s sign of class
GOLF: Irwin Elkins and Gordon Roberts teamed-up to easily win the Seniors Gemini Trophy at Clays Golf Club. The ace duo scored 64 points, four better than second-placed Larry Birch and Stewart Poole (64) and third-placed Noel Jones and David Lambert (64). The competition came a day after Clays Seniors won their match with Eastham Lodge Seniors 7.5-2.5. James Dale Plimley (39) edged a close Saturday Shop Stableford from runner-up Eddie Tudor (39) and third-placed Ian Barwood (38). It was also a close-run thing in the Shop Sunday Stableford, with Bill Kelleher (37) just getting the better of M K Jones (36) in second and Danny Williams (35) in third.