Author: ERAC

Eastbourne Rovers latest couch to 5k programme is underway! Under the guidance of our qualified Leaders in Running Fitness, 20 new recruits braved the wet and windy January weather to take their first steps, or reintroduce themselves to running. Our new runners will follow the standard couch to 5k programme over the next 9 weeks… Read more »

It didn’t take long for Eastbourne Rovers to get their 2023 season underway, with 4 athletes making the long journey to the Lee Valley New Year Open indoor meeting in North London on Monday (2nd).The meeting included 60m, 200m, 300m, 400m and 800m races throughout the day.Nathan Burge competed in 2 races, posting a 8.05… Read more »

Eastbourne Rovers were back in action in the East Sussex Sunday Cross Country League on Sunday (18th) at New Place Park, and were finally rewarded for their commitment and efforts to the cause with an overall team win!The win sees Rovers now 2nd in the series heading into the back half of the season.Despite the… Read more »

The Indoor athletic season is now underway with Eastbourne Rovers athletes having to travel some distance to experience running on an indoor track. A small contingent went to Lee Valley for the sprint events, where the races are graded according to predicted times. For Nathan Burge it was his first race as an U15 and… Read more »

The London Marathon Club Ballot took place on Tuesday 13th December at Eastbourne Sports Park. Due to ice the centre was closed for training, so Chairperson Mike Thompson met with Committee member Richard Davis in reception. Phil Wood was on hand to witness proceedings and the lucky ticket itself was pulled from the hat by… Read more »

We are pleased to announce that we will be running (pun intended) another couch to 5k group starting the second week of January. We have limited places available for this, so don’t leave it too late – if you fancy it, then what’s stopping you? If you have any questions before signing up then please… Read more »

Round two of the East Sussex Sunday Cross Country League rolled into a soggy Snape Wood, near Wadhurst on Sunday (27th).A healthy contingent of 32 adults and 7 juniors from Rovers participated despite the relentless overnight rain that continued well into the races. The course had a notable number of hills, some particularly muddy turns,… Read more »

Under the rules of our Club, we’re required to hold an Annual General Meeting (AGM) every year. We’re inviting athletes, parents and Club members to attend Eastbourne Rovers AGM, which will be held on Thursday 8th December 2022 7.45 pm in our Clubroom at Eastbourne Sports Park. The AGM Agenda has now been set. Please download the… Read more »

Junior RaceThe Eastbourne Rovers Juniors performed brilliantly in the 1st East Sussex Cross Country League event of the season at Black Cap, Lewes.Some of the team represented the club the previous day at the Sussex Cross Country in Goodwood. This didn’t stop the young talented squad positioning well amongst the field of 60 children from… Read more »