Eastbourne Rovers Athletic Club
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 »
A few club members have started to compete indoors with the Open meeting held at the newly refurbished Lee Valley indoor facility. The rules for this new track seem appropriate for this time of year with the need to fit spikes that are shaped like xmas trees so as to not damage the surface so… Read more »
You may already be a seasoned competitor or someone who likes a social run but have you ever tried indoor events. This is my guide and view on what it is and how you can enjoy. I am not here to promote what I have done at indoor competitions but to just reassure you that… 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 »
Many of you will know Heather Jenner as one of our athletes in the World of Pete Endurance squad. Below, Heather gives her fascinating account of her recent canicross adventures in France. After all the training, the travelling, the accommodation booking, the vet paperwork and the packing. “The running, will be the easy bit” I… Read more »
Great news all we will still be in Division one for 2023! Further to the SAL AGM the following provides some information that affect us. Division 1 in 2023 for this Track and Field League will be: A SalisburyB Blackheath & BromleyC ChelmsfordD Basingstoke & Mid-HantsE Eastbourne F Hercules WimbledonG Woking H HarrowI Ipswich and Colchester &… Read more »
The club is sad to announce the passing of Angela Morgan.Eastbourne Rovers members who have shown an interest in throws or attended any of our matches will know Angela Morgan as a fellow athlete, coach or official. Sadly, Angela passed away on Tuesday 8th November after her long battle with cancer (aged 63). Angela joined… Read more »