Twenty-six of Shetland’s youngest athletes took part in the Shetland Amateur Athletics Club Under 9 and Under 11 Club Championships on Saturday.  The event sponsor was Jamieson’s of Shetland.

Athletes competed across four event rotations in what proved to be challenging weather conditions once again.

The Quadrathlon was split by age group and held across four events; 70m/75m, 400m/600m, long jump and shot put.  There was a great level of competition across all age groups with the athletes giving the spectators some wonderful sprint finishes, great jumps and impressive throws, all while having fun and enjoying the finale of the season.

Shetland AAC Chairperson Elaine Park commented, “This was a fantastic event, it is always so encouraging seeing our youngest athletes taking part in competition and being rewarded for all their hard work in training with great performances.  Myself and other coaches were impressed by the standard displayed and delighted for each of them.  We very much look forward to their bright athletics futures.  The Committee would like to thank all of the coaches, officials, parents and athletes, together with our home competition sponsor Jamieson’s of Shetland for making this competition so special.”

The results from the competition are as follows:

Under 9 Boys

Nathan Anderson – 70m 11.99 seconds, 400m 1:36:68, Long Jump 2.59m, Shot 5.77m

Magnie Williamson – 70m 12.43 seconds, 400m 1:32:21, Long Jump 3.19m, Shot 5.49m

James Drakeford – 70m 13.26 seconds, 400m 1:39:54, Long Jump 2.79m, Shot 5.97m

Under 9 Girls

Krissi Tulloch – 70m 12.27 seconds, 400m 1:29:04, Long Jump 2.96m, Shot 5.95m

Aoife Gray – 70m 12.97 seconds, 400m 1:46:96, Long Jump 2.33m, Shot 4.59m

Demi Tulloch – 70m 13.08 seconds, 400m 1:39:47, Long Jump 2.13m, Shot 3.20m

Freya Smith – 70m 13.41 seconds, 400m 1:49:93, Long Jump 2.18m, Shot 4.92m

Vaila Brown – 70m 13.42 seconds, 400m 1:46:97, Long Jump 1.92m, Shot 4.61m

Camryn Cheyney – 70m 13.61 seconds, 400m 1:55:11, Long Jump 1.77m, Shot 3.51m

Livia Polson – 70m 15.47 seconds, 400m 1:57:95, Long Jump 1.69m, Shot 3.09m

Under 11 Boys

Robert Robertson – 75m 12.23 seconds, 600m 2:04:70, Long Jump 3.48m, Shot 8.29m

Thomas Sinclair – 75m 12.38 seconds, 600m 2:24:50, Long Jump 3.34m, Shot 8.55m

Dylan Odie – 75m 12.39 seconds, 600m 2:23:09, Long Jump 3.35m, Shot 6.68m

Aidan Milne – 75m 13.38 seconds, 600m 2:39:24, Long Jump 2.19m, Shot 8.42m

Leslie Smith – 75m 13.32 seconds, 600m 2:28:06, Long Jump 2.74m, Shot 7.52m

Calen Bannister – 75m 13.62 seconds, 600m 2:31:40, Long Jump 2.76m, Shot 7.15m

Bobby Burns – 75m 13.78 seconds, Long Jump 3.01m, Shot 6.05m

Rhys Taylor – 75m 14.47 seconds, 600m 2:39:41, Long Jump 2.66m, Shot 6.77m

Charlie Robertson – 75m 14.75 seconds, 600m 2:33:51, Long Jump 2.39m, Shot 6.01m

Scott Birrell – 75m 15.37 seconds, Long Jump 2.00m, Shot 5.52m

Finn Hawkins – Long Jump 2.36m, Shot 5.95m

Under 11 Girls

Annie Williamson – 75m 12.73 seconds, 600m 2:18:38, Long Jump 2.70m, Shot 5.93m

Elizabeth Brown – 75m 13.20 seconds, 600m 2:20:57, Long Jump 2.75m, Shot 7.59m

Teegan Compston – 75m 13.94 seconds, 600m 2:30:94, Long Jump 2.44m, Shot 6.15m

Georgie Moncrieff – 75m 14.13 seconds, 600m 2:35:26, Long Jump 2.71m, Shot 5.88m

Aylee Hughson – 75m 15.62 seconds, Long Jump 1.90m, Shot 5.47m

Shetland AAC currently has a waiting list in place for training sessions for these age groups.  Children can be put forward on to this waiting list by emailing saac.membership@gmail.com or by sending a message through the Club’s Facebook page.  Please include the child’s name, date of birth and a contact email address on all requests.