Eastbourne Rovers Athletic Club
Brian Clinches 9th Scottish Open Indoor Masters Heptathlon Title Despite not being at his best, Brian Slaughter claimed his 9th Scottish Open Indoor Masters Heptathlon title last weekend at the world-renowned Emirates Arena. His club mate, Grant Stirling, who finished third in the age-ranked event, praised the arena and its organisation, calling it one of… Read more »
Byron Roberts – Under 15 Boys County Champion Athletes burst out of the Christmas haze to put in strong performances at the annual Sussex Cross Country Championships on Saturday 6th January 2025. Nearly 500 runners completed the 12 races across the event held at Little Common, Bexhill. With the weather cold and crisp, condition underfoot was typical for cross country. Under 11’s Emily Petrova, Jessica Webster… Read more »
As the Indoor Athletic Season gets underway Eastbourne Rovers athletes have travelled to the Lee Valley 200m indoor track to compete in age band competitions throughout January. The first weekend was the South of England Indoor Championships for U15/U17. First on the track to represent Eastbourne was Evie Lenoard. She ran a well- paced heat… Read more »
Despite challenging weather conditions, Brian continued his dominance in masters athletics, winning his 39th British title at the British Masters Indoor Pentathlon this weekend. As always, he started strong, claiming victory in the opening 60m hurdles – a tricky event he’s always happy to get out of the way first. Setting the tone for the… Read more »
Eleanor Strevens – 6th – achieves GB selection Mud, rain, more mud and more rain at this year’s Liverpool Cross Challenge! The ‘Cross Challenge’ series comprises of 4 cross country events, attracting top class athletes from far and wide. The course at Sefton Park challenged the hardiest of runners as it was very technical, with… Read more »
Under 11’s team spirit – Olivia Massey-Perlaki, Ella Baxter, Ada Messer, Emily Petrova, Elsie Smith & Imogen Myers With slight drizzle, little wind and very long grass underfoot, more than 500 competitors completed the 3rd Sussex Cross Country event of the season at Ardingly. Starting with the U11 Girls, Eastbourne’s Emily Petrova was first over… Read more »
The 2024 AGM Agenda Pack is now ready. Please read the document below. We would love to see you at the AGM on 5th December.
Dear Members & Parents Hope you are all well and are enjoying being a member of our brilliant Athletic Club. Under our rules, we’re required to hold an Annual General Meeting (AGM) in December 2024 and to provide at least 4 weeks’ notice of this meeting. We’re inviting athletes, parents and members to attend Eastbourne… Read more »
Raya Petrova – 1st – Under 17 girls’ race The Sussex Cross Country League was back up and running as more than 500 athletes took to Goodwood on Saturday 12th October. As tradition, the day started with the under 11 races with Eastbourne’s Emily Petrova (8th) & Viviana McMahon (20th) both putting in solid performances.… Read more »