Brodysynni A.C.News
Report 24th July 2010

W elsh F ell R unners A ssociation
WFRA

Ras Foel Gocyn, Bryncrug. Saturday, 10th July Results

~ Ras Hendre Wallog, Abergynolwyn. Race being held on Thursday, 29th July. Start time not yet available, but probably 6.30pm.

Dyfi 8 Map Details LLANYSTUMDWY 5KM FUN RUN takes place on Tuesday July 6th at 6.30. No further details at present.

international Snowdon Race

Welsh international athlete, Ifan Richards, in action at the Ras Yr Wyddfa

Last Saturday saw the 35th annual running of the Snowdon International Race, one of the toughest endurance challenges within the Principality with the 10 mile race running from the edge of Llyn Padarn in Llanberis to the highest summit in Wales before the return journey back into Llanberis.

Taking on the challenge which included 3559 feet of climbing were a team of six athletes affiliated to Meirionnydd Running Club, albeit one of the six was wearing red for the race, as Ifan Richard was chosen to represent Wales in the international section of the event.

It proved to be a debut to remember for the Brithdir athlete who met the challenge full-on as he completed the event in an outstanding time of 1hr 16.13mins to claim an overall 18th placed finish in the race as well as being the 3rd member of the Welsh team home. Also producing excellent performances were the Dolgellau-based duo of Tom Roberts & Adam Preston, completing the event in respective times of 1hr 24.27mins & 1hr 28.23mins.

They were followed by another trio of Meirionnydd athletes as Pete Nicholls of Llanfachreth, John D. Smith of Dolgellau & Kevin Evans of Brithdir came home in times of 1hr 52.33mins, 1hr 53.11mins & 2hrs 05.24mins.

There had also been another strong Meirionnydd turn-out in the lead up to Ras Yr Wyddfa as 5 athletes headed to Caernarfon for the annual Race The Train 5k Race. Using the race as final preparation for the Snowdon event, Tom Roberts led home his team-mates as a time of 16.25mins claimed an overall 6th placed finish. There was a personal best time over the distance for Ricky Francis of Talyllyn in 18.28mins whilst a duo of Meirionnydd athletes also collected age category awards. The first of these was Tony Hodgson of Llanelltyd winning the Male Over-60 category, setting a club age category record in the process, as he finished in a time of 18.42mins whilst Malcolm Taylor of Criccieth claimed victory i n the Male Over-65 section in a time of 25.55mins. The Meirionnydd turnout was completed by debutant, Krystyna Somkonicz of Llanelltyd, who completed the course in a time of 36.06mins.

A duo of Bro Dysynni athletes have also been in action recently at venues a little further afield. At the Lancaster 10k event, Dewi Roberts of Blaenau Ffestiniog set a time of 3 6.45mins, a time which ensured age category success in the Male Over-40 section as he finished in 7th place in a field of 145 competitors. Meanwhile, Gavin Griffiths of Tywyn took on the 7 mile challenge presented by the 'Scenic 7 Road Race' held in Cross Keys in Gwent, an event he completed in a pleasing time of 57.30mins.

There are two local races being held in quick succession over the next few days. Tonight (Thursday) will see Abergynolwyn host the annual Ras Hendre Wallog Fell Race which is due off at 6.30pm whilst Dolgellau will be the venue on Saturday afternoon for the annual 5 mile race. The main race in Dolgellau will start at 1.30pm with the affiliated fun run due off at 12.30pm. Further details are available from www.run-meirionydd.co.uk.

The Hiraethog Moors near Cerrigydrudion formed the backdrop recently for the 11k Llyn Alwen Trail Race, an event which drew the interest of 9 local athletes.

In a race which attracted a field of 131 competitors, Ifan Richards of Brithdir continued his recent startling form as he claimed another comfortable race victory, the Meirionnydd R.C. athlete just missing out on the existing course record, as he crossed the finishing line in a time of 40.36mins. Two Dolgellau-based Meirionnydd R.C. colleagues also finished strongly, Kevin Jones claiming an 8th placed finish in a time of 43.14mins with Adam Preston following in 12th place, his time being 44.17mins. The sole Bro Dysynni athlete in action on the day followed, as Dewi Roberts of Blaenau Ffestiniog claimed a 14th placed finish in a time of 45.41mins. Five further athletes affiliated to Meirionnydd R.C. completed the local turn-out, as Llanelltyd's Dave Whittey came home in 49.45mins ahead of the Dolgellau-based trio of Dave Seabourne, John Smith & Juliet Edwards, home in respective finishing times of 52.23mins, 54.35mins & 58.52mins. The final Meirionnydd finisher was Barrie Jackson of Bala who also claimed category victory in the Male Over-70 section as he crossed the line in a pleasing time of 59.01mins.

A further 9 local athletes headed to Newtown recently for the annual Friday night running of the Newtown BBQ 5k race. Taking a break from the mountains in order to undertake some speed training was Ifan Richards of Brithdir, still claiming a highly creditable 3rd place finish in a time of 17.23mins, in an event not really geared to his mountain running strength and stamina. One athlete very much 'on the up' is Tom Roberts of Dolgellau, the Meirionnydd R.C. athlete finishing a mere 9 seconds behind his club colleague, as a time of 17.32mins ensured a 4th placed finish on the evening.

Gaenor Smith & Emma Davies followed, the Dolgellau-based duo being the 3rd & 4th Meirionnydd R.C. finishers at the event, in respective times of 25.21mins & 26.22mins. Brenda Jones of Llanelltyd led home the quartet of Bro Dysynni athletes in action on the evening as a time of 27.17mins ensured victory in the Female Over-65 category. Bro Dysynni colleague Hugh Harrison of Fairbourne followed, delighted with his finishing time of 28.23mins, a little over a minute ahead of Malcolm Taylor of Criccieth, the Meirionnydd R.C. athlete home in a time of 29.32mins. The local contingent were completed by another two athletes affiliated to Bro Dysynni with a beaming Andy Unwin of Harlech home in a pedestrian time of 33.45mins, with Sheila Symonds of Dolgellau putting in another tremendous performance, as a time of 42.28mins ensured category victory in the Female Over-75 section.

In the affiliated Junior Fun Run, Heledd Roberts of Brithdir emulated her father, who came 3rd in the Senior Race, as she drew large cheers, crossing the finishing line in a magnificent time of 7.31mins.

Fairbourne Annual Race The Train

Great to see a good club turnout at the recent Fairbourne Race the Train 5k event. Also very pleasing to see some club youngsters in action, they are very much the future of Bro Dysynni A.C. The photograph shows the familiar old-guard in the back row and pictured left to right next to Marj in the front row are Beau Rollings, Tomos Williams, Dewi Pugh & Rhys Roberts.
Well done to all who competed at Fairbourne, both the younger generation and those maybe 'not quite so young'!

Ras Tyn-y-Groes June 26th 2010 Results Pics from Alastair Tye Marshall Janes' Slideshow

Ifan Richards of Brithdir dominated proceedings at last Saturday's Tyn-y-Groes Hill Race held in Ganllwyd, near Dolgellau, as he claimed a comfortable victory in a time of 15.57mins, knocking a remarkable 44 seconds off the previously held course record.

The new record was set in gloriously sunny conditions which greeted the field who had gathered to take on the 2.1 mile course which included a steep climb of around 700 feet. Having won the event in 2009, a repeat performance was very much on the cards from the in-form Meirionnydd Running Club athlete, what nobody could have predicted was the ease of victory as well as the amount taken off the previous course record.

Indeed, athletes from Meirionnydd Running Club dominated the event, claiming the first four overall finishers as well as victory in the female section of the race.

Janet Preston of Dolgellau on her way to victory within the female category at the Tyn-y-Groes Hill Run held last Saturday.

The top four were completed by the Dolgellau based duo of Tom Roberts and Adam Preston in times of 17.41mins & 17.56mins with Tony Hodgson of Llanelltyd claiming an exellent fourth placed finish in a time of 20.09mins. It was to prove a successful day for the Preston household as Janet Preston claimed victory in the female section of the race in a time of 27.31mins.

There were also some excellent performances within the junior categories as Gerwyn Roberts of Ganllwyd won the junior male section in a time of 22.16mins with Cara Evans of Brithdir claiming success in the junior female category in a time of 35.01mins.

Other performances of note at the event came from the Meirionnydd duo of Graeme Stringer & Ricky Francis as the Llanelltyd based athlete led home the Talyllyn based athlete in respective times of 20.33mins & 21.17mins. Also counting for Meirionnydd on the day were Brithdir-based Kevin Evans, home in a time of 23.04mins & John Smith of Dolgellau, completing the course in a time of 24.02mins.

Bro Dysynni A.C. were also represented on the day by a quartet of competitors amongst whom were Richard Griffiths of Tywyn & Alan Jones of Bryncrug, home in times of 24.21mins & 25.01mins. Other locally affiliated athletes in action on the day were the Meirionnydd duo of Danny Evans of Brithdir and Barrie Jackson of Bala home in respective times of 30.30mins & 31.04mins with a beaming Andy Unwin of Harlech following, the Bro Dysynni stalwart home in 37.43mins, with club-mate Sheila Symonds of Dolgellau producing another fine performance as she crossed the line in a time of 49.57mins

As has become the tradition with the Tyn-y-Groes event, all entry fee monies collected on the day (a total of £91) will be passed on to the Ukraine Humanitarian Aid charity.

A beautiful Summer's day greeted the athletes from the club who attended the Midsummer b-b-q held recently at Bryn Awel, Llanelltyd, the tranquil home of Roy & Brenda.

Some of the group chose to walk / run a course around the New Precipice Walk under the guidance of Sherpa Peel whilst others chose to relax in the Llanelltyd sunshine preparing the b-b-q.

Athletes primed to tackle the New Precipice Walk, many wearing their limited edition Bro Dysynni 25th Birthday T-Shirts.

Huge Harrison having to forcefeed a reluctant Andy Unwin with Brenda's trifle.

Bro Dysynni athletes in the idyllic surrounds of Bryn Awel.

A 25th birthday cake, many thanks to Brenda for its preparation.

Club President, Sheila Symonds, in fine form giving a talk on a wide variety of subjects to a captive audience.

Dewi, Dion & Sheila in action at the Rhyl Sun Centre 5k

The lure of a fast time attracted 8 local athletes to Rhyl recently, their chosen event being the Rhyl Suncentre 5k Road Race, a race run on an out-and-back course along the town's promenade. Leading home the local contingent in a time of 17.30mins was Tom Roberts of Dolgellau, one of five Meirionnydd Running Club athletes in action on the evening, home in a time of 17.30mins. He, in turn, was followed by Dewi Roberts of Blaenau Ffestiniog, the first of the three Bro Dysynni AC competitors to finish, in a pleasing time of 17.46mins. A mere 4 seconds seperated the next local finishers, both Dolgellau-based athletes affiliated to Meirionnydd R.C., as Kevin Jones led home Alex Lanz in respective times of 18.01mins & 18.05mins, the latter claiming a 3rd placed finish in the Male Under-17 category. Also in that category was Dion Roberts of Blaenau Ffestiniog, the 2nd Dysynni finisher home in a time of 20.54mins, before three vastly more experienced athletes completed the local turnout, namely the Meirionnydd-duo of Barrie Jackson (Bala) & Malcolm Taylor (Criccieth) in times of 25.40mins & 28.17mins before the effervescent Sheila Symonds of Dolgellau crossed the line, the Bro Dysynni runner claiming gold in the North Wales Championship Female Over-75 category in a tremendous time of 40.54mins.

Shortly after the Rhyl event, Barrie Jackson was in action once again, on this occasion at the Mynydd Myfyr off-road hill run at Trefonen near Oswestry. On this occasion, there was also age category success for the Meirionnydd RC veteran who claimed victory in the Male Over-70 section in an excellent time of 32.19mins.

Prolific racer, Ifan Richards of Brithdir, was also in action recently as he was chosen as part of the North Wales team for the British Inter-Counties Fell Running Championships which were held in conjunction with Y Llety Fell Race at Moel Famau. Searing heat greeted the competitors in action at the 9.6mile event which also included 3,276 feet of climbing, the Meirionnydd RC athlete performing well on the day as he crossed the finishing line in a highly respectable 66th position, his finishing time being 1hr 32.40mins.

Much further afield, there was another strong performance from a past member of Bro Dysynni AC as Alun Williams, formerly of Barmouth, was one of 2,336 finishers at the Christchurch SBS Half Marathon held on the South Island of New Zealand. A finishing time of 1hr 12.32mins ensured an excellent 13th placed finish and also represented an improvement of over 2 and a half minutes from his finishing time at the 2009 event.

Ras y Gadair Pics by Gwynfor James Pics by Alastair Tye

Inclement weather conditions did little to deter the enthusiasm of more than 300 athletes, both young and old, who descended upon Dolgellau last Saturday to take part in the various races which constituted the 20th running of the Royal Ship Hotel sponsored Ras Y Gader.
The majority of the competitors had gathered to take part in the 10.5 mile Ras Y Gader, leaving Eldon Square to climb the 2,927 feet to the peak of Cader Idris before the descent back into Dolgellau. Having finished in 2nd place at the 2008 event, Andrew Davies (Maldwyn Harriers) went one better in 2010 as he led home the 214 finishers, completing the course in a victorious time of 1hr 28.29mins. There was much popular acclaim for the next finisher, as Ifan Richards of Brithdir claimed runners up spot, leading home the 14 strong Meirionnydd Running Club contingent taking part in the race, in a time of 1hr 31.09mins, an amazing 15 minutes quicker than his finishing time of 2009. There were also loud cheers in Eldon Square as Dolgellau resident, Tom Roberts, was the second Meirionnydd finisher, claiming an overall 15th placed finish in a time of 1hr 40.42mins. The first female finisher followed as Helen Fines (Vegan Runners) followed up her runners up spot in the ladies race in 2009 by claiming victory in 2010 in a time of 1hr 42.18mins. Four further Meirionnydd Running Club athletes then followed as Adam Preston of Dolgellau came home in 1hr 43.30mins, Dave Whittey of Llanelltyd in 1hr 49.49mins, Tony Hodgson, also of Llanelltyd, having the added bonus of victory in the Male Over-60 category, in a time of 1hr 52.02mins whilst Ricky Francis of Dolgellau came home in 2hrs 01.26mins.
Picture - Tony Hodgson of Llanelltyd on his way to victory in the Male Over-60 section at Ras Y Gader
Photo by Peter Douglas
Swapping his rugby boots for fell running shoes for the occasion was Cedri Williams of Dolgellau Rugby Club & Llanbedr, home in 2hrs 02.27mins before a further 3 Meirionnydd finishers crossed the line, namely Pete Nicholls of Llanfachreth in 2hrs 11.09mins and the Dolgellau-based duo of Juliet Edwards and John Smith, home in respective times of 2hrs 13.39mins & 2hrs 16.48mins. The Tywyn-based Bro Dysynni AC father and son partnership of Richard & Gavin Griffiths followed in times of 2hrs 18.52mins & 2hrs 27.05mins, the pair being split by Meirionnydd athlete Kevin Evans of Brithdir, home in 2hrs 26.15mins. The locally affiliated contingent in action were completed by a further quartet of Meirionnydd athletes as Alison Price of Fairbourne crossed the finishing line in 2hrs 27.20mins with the Dolgellau-based trio of Gaenor Smith, Kevin Owen & Christine Owen completing the tough event in times of 2hrs 42.31mins, 2hrs 46.21mins & 3hrs 16.06mins.
There was also local success in the various 'Y Sospan' sponsored junior races held on the day. In the Junior Fun Run, the 1st boy home was Carwyn Lloyd Davies of Trawsfynydd and 1st girl home was Llio Roberts of Rhosygwalia. There was success for Mael Evans of Bala & Kate Bailey in the Under-12's race whilst promising Dolgellau youngster, Alex Lanz, claimed a comfortable victory in the Male Under-16's section.
Picture - Tom Roberts of Dolgellau, '1st local' finisher at Ras Y Gader Photo by Peter Douglas

Picture - Ifan Richards of Brithdir, runner-up at the 2010 Ras Y Cader

Llongyfarchiadau i Richard & Gavin Griffiths am cwblhau Ras Y Cader yn diweddar. Warmest congratulations to the father & son duo of Richard & Gavin Griffiths of Tywyn who recently completed Ras Y Cader making Eirlys a proud wife & mother!

Very well done also to our own Dylan Jones of Aberdyfi who, in his first ever foray into the world of triathlon, was the 1st 'Local Competitor' home at the recent Harlech Triathlon.
Dylan's swim time of 9.25mins, bike time of 53.49mins and running time of 26.33mins gave him a combined overall finishing time of 1hr 29.47mins which secured an excellent 42nd place finish out of the 285 competitors who completed the event.
Pictures show Dylan approaching the finishing line near Harlech castle and proudly holding his trophy as 1st local finisher at the event.
DA IAWN DYLAN!!!

Dysynni runners spotted by the camera lens recently include young Dion Roberts on his way to a 3rd place finish in the Under-16 section of Ras Carneddau whilst Compo, Foggy & Clegg were also recently spotted at the Christleton 5k in Chester.

News Report 9th May 2010
A total of 9 local athletes represented their respective local clubs at the UK Short Course, Welsh Seniors & Masters Trail Running Championships which were held at Ponterwyd near Aberystwyth recently.
The weekend of racing consisted of 3 events. Saturday saw Sialens Y Barcud Coch, an 11 mile trail running event which included a total of 2,530 feet of climbing. Also on the Saturday was the 4 mile Junior Race, whilst Sunday saw the gruelling 18 mile Ras Y Diafol take place.
A total of 6 locally affiliated athletes took on Sialens Y Barcud Coch with Ifan Richards of Brithdir leading home the contingent, the Meirionnydd Running Club athlete placing 6th overall in a time of 1hr 17.28mins. There was a 'battle royale' as a mere 34 seconds seperated the next three local finishers, with the Bro Dysynni duo of Dylan Jones of Aberdyfi & Dewi Roberts of Blaenau Ffestiniog finishing in times of 1hr 23.19mins & 1hr 23.53mins and sandwiched in-between them was Tom Roberts of Dolgellau, the Meirionnydd Running Club athlete crossing the line in a time of 1hr 23.20mins. After a break from competitive action, their was a dynamic return for John D. Smith of Dolgellau, the Meirionnydd R.C. athlete claiming victory and gold medal status in the Over-60 category of the Welsh Championships as he crossed the line in a terrific time of 1hr 47.52mins. The Meirionnydd R.C. quartet in action on the day were completed by Victor Gretton, home in a time of 2hrs 15.32mins. Two local juniors claimed 1st & 2nd in the Male Under-17 race which covered a distance of 4 miles. Leading home the duo was the ever-improving Alex Lanz of Dolgellau, the Meirionnydd R.C. runner home in 21.27mins whilst his Bro Dysynni counter-part, Dion Roberts of Blaenau Ffestiniog, crossed the line in 22.58mins.

John D. Smith on his was to Welsh Championship gold in the Male Over-60 category at Sialens Y Barcud Coch. The following day 2 local athletes braved the challenge presented by Ras Y Diafol. Having completed Sialens Y Barcud Coch the previous day, Dewi Roberts was one of 22 competitors who took on both races over the course of the weekend. Showing little effect from the prevous days exertions, the Ffestiniog-based athlete covered the terrain in a time of 2hrs 15.23mins to claim a 7th placed finish on the day and overall 5th placed out of 22 in the cumulative two race series. Also taking on Ras Y Diafol and claiming age category success in the Male Over-65 category was John Marsh of Tywyn, the Tarren Hendre athlete coming home in a very impressive time of 2hrs 37.18mins.

Three local athletes were also in action in Mid-Wales recently, their chosen event being the Newtown 10k Road Race. Leading home the trio on this occasion was Ricky Francis of Dolgellau, the 1st of two Meirionnydd R.C. athletes home in a time of 42.38mins. He was followed by team-mate, Graeme Stringer of Llanelltyd, in a time of 44.36mins whilst Sheila Symonds of Dolgellau represented Bro Dysynni, claiming age category success in the Female Over-75 category, as she finished in a tremendous time of 1hr 03.28mins.
Much further afield, an athlete with strong local connections was also in action. The athlete in question was Alun Williams, formerly of Barmouth, now based in Queenstown on the South Island of New Zealand. The ex-member of Bro Dysynni took part in the New Balance 15k Road Race in Tai Tapu on the South Island, claiming an overall 8th place finish as he covered the distance in a time of 51.02mins.

News Report 30th April 2010
Meirionnydd Running Club athlete, Ifan Richards of Brithdir, claimed a notable victory recently as he led home the field of 104 competitors at the 6.2 mile Llantysylio Mountain Race held in Rhewl near Llangollen, an event which also included a total of 2,400 feet of climbing. The race was also the 3rd fixture within the Welsh Fell Running Association North Wales Series, making victory in a time of 51.17mins all the sweeter. Also in action on the day were two Meirionnydd R.C. club-mates, with Andrea Vaughan of Ganllwyd claiming 2nd spot in the Female Over-40 category in a time of 1hr 10.34mins with Barrie Jackson of Bala claiming victory in the Male Over-70 section in a time of 1hr 28.16mins.

Andrea Vaughan on her way to finishing 2nd in the Female Over-40 category at the recent Llantysylio Mountain Race. As ever, a number of locally affiliated athletes also took on the challenge presented by the 26.2 mile Virgin London Marathon recently. Leading home the locally affiliated contingent was Adam Preston of Dolgellau, setting a new Meirionnydd Running Club record for the distance as he crossed the finishing line in an outstanding time of 3hrs 08.55mins. London Marathon regular, Tony Hodgson of Llanelltyd followed, the 2nd Meirionnydd competitor home in a time of 3hrs 16.48mins with former Dolgellau-based Bro Dysynni athlete, Rebecca Dallimore following, as her inaugural attempt at the event resulted in a finishing time of 4hrs 28.48mins. Less than 30 seconds later, Janet Preston of Dolgellau was the 3rd Meirionnydd R.C. finisher in a time of 4hrs 29.16mins with Tracey Evans of Brithdir completing the Meirionnydd quartet as she came home in a time of 5hrs 15.12mins.
Two Bro Dysynni athletes were also in road running action recently, their chosen venue being Wrexham for the Wrexham 10 Mile Road Race, an event which was also chosen to host the Grand Prix Express North Wales 10 Mile Championships. The duo were led home by John Tee of Blaenau Ffestiniog, 2nd in the Male Over-60 category in a time of 1hr 26.42mins whilst Brenda Jones of Llanelltyd claimed victory in the Female Over-65 section in a time of 1hr 31.20mins.

Ras Y Moelwyn Saturday 7th April Pics by Alastair Tye           Junior Results      Senior Results

Well done to Dewi Roberts and Dylan Jones for their fine performances at the recent Ras Y Moelwyn Fell Race held in Blaenau Ffestiniog.
Dewi claimed a 12th placed finish in a field of 101 competitors as he covered the tough 10.4 mile course in a time of 1hr 33.56mins with Dylan following home in 22nd, as he crossed the line in 1hr 39.55mins.

Ceroc Dancing
'Ceroc Dancing' is an abbreviation of the French phase c'est rock. It is a fusion of salsa, ballroom, hip hop, tango and jive. One member of Bro Dysynni AC went all the way to Shrewsbury recently to try out in a ceroc dancing class. No names mentioned, but the picture below is a subtle clue. What is this world coming to..............

CHOCOHOLIC 5K - NEWTOWN

Our colleagues from Maldwyn Harriers have come up with a cunning way of attracting athletes from Bro Dysynni A.C. to their races. It appears, that by associating a race with a food-stuff then this will attract the interest of Dysynni's finest to their Newtown headquarters.
Evidence of this can be seen from the excellent annual Dysynni turnout at the Newtown Barbeque 5k as well as, more recently, the ten athletes who were attracted to the Chocoholic 5k event held in Newtown.
The ten chocoholics in action with their finishing times were;
Dylan Jones (8th overall) in 17.47mins
Dewi Roberts (1st Male Over-40) in 17.56mins
Nigel Evans in 20.17mins
Dion Roberts in 21.02mins
Richard Griffiths in 22.58mins
Brenda Jones (1st Female Over-65) in 25.37mins
Huge Harrison in 27.38mins
Andy Unwin in 33.22mins
Eirlys Griffiths in 37.16mins
Sheila Symonds (1st Female Over-75) in 46.50mins
Unofficial reports suggest that high-ranking Dysynni officials are contemplating following suit, by re-naming the 'Dyfi 8' race to the 'Doner Kebab Dash' in an endeavour to attract more club members to take part in the event!!
Pictured in the slideshow are the athletes who headed to Powys recently at the Chocoholic 5k.
All pictures by Gareth Roberts

BRO DYSYNNI ANNUAL PRESENTATIONS FOR 2009
The good and the great (and Huw Harrison) of Bro Dysynni gathered at the Railway Inn, Abergynolwyn after their social run on 21st March for the annual award's ceremony (now known as the DAFTA's - Dysynni Athletes Fantastic Times Awards).
With Master of Ceremonies, Eirlys Griffiths, being ably assisted by Helen Williams, the award winners were;
BRO DYSYNNI HANDICAP LEAGUE - 2009
1st - Brenda Jones (89 points) 2nd - Malcolm Taylor (85 points) 3rd - John Tee (79 points)
CROSS COUNTRY LEAGUE
Female Winner - Marit Evans (40 points) Male Winner - Richard Griffiths (39 points)
FELL RUNNING LEAGUE
Female Winner - Sheila Symonds (10 points) Male Winner - Richard Griffiths (28 points)
PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
Female Winner - Brenda Jones with 79.71% set at Flint 10k Male Winner - Dewi Roberts with 79.45% set at Caernarfon 5k
MIDWEEK LEAGUE
Female Winner - Sheila Symonds (48 points) Male Winner - Malcolm Taylor (47 points)
Below are pictures of awards. Of those highlighted above, neither Malcolm Taylor or John Tee were present.

Richard Griffiths (1st Male Cross Country League & 1st Male Fell Running League), Brenda Jones (Handicap League Winner & Female Performance of the Year), Marit Evans (1st Female Cross Country League), Sheila Symonds (1st Female Midweek League & 1st Female Fell Running League) & Dewi Roberts (Male Performance of the Year).

Bro Dysynni Handicap League winner for 2009 is Brenda Jones, who joins a long and illustrious list of former Handicap League winners.....Many Congratulations from all at Bro Dysynni!

A family affair as Eirlys presents husband Richard Griffiths with his awards for winning the male section of both Cross Country League & Fell Running League for 2009.

Club President, Sheila Symonds multi-tasks as she is presented with awards for winning the female categories within the 2009 Midweek League & Fell Running League.

Well done to Marit Evans on winning the female section of the 2009 Cross Country Handicap League.

North Wales Road Rankings
Many congratulations to the 11 Bro Dysynni athletes who are listed in the North Wales Road Rankings for the period 1st January, 2009 until 31st December, 2009.
Those listed along with their listing positions are;
BRENDA JONES
Ranked 38th over 5k in time of 25.07mins set at Newtown.
Ranked 29th over 5 miles in time of 43.31mins set at Abergele.
Ranked 60th over 10k in time of 51.20mins set at Newtown.
Ranked 14th over 10 miles in time of 86.10 set at Teifi.
Ranked 31st over HM in time of 112.54mins set at Wrexham.
MALCOLM TAYLOR
Ranked 5th in Supervets (Over-65) over 5k in time of 25.50mins set at Caernarfon.
Ranked 6th in Supervets (Over-65) over 5 miles in time of 43.07mins set at Dolgellau.
Ranked 5th in Supervets (Over-65) over 10k in time of 51.51mins set at Mold.
Ranked 4th in Supervets (Over-65) over 10 miles in time of 92.02mins set at Wrexham.
JOHN TEE
Ranked 4th in Supervets (Over-60) over 5 miles in time of 43.53mins set at Dolgellau.
Ranked 6th in Supervets (Over-60) over 10k in time of 51.40mins set at Farndon.
Ranked 2nd in Supervets (Over-60) over HM in time of 119.15mins set at Lake Vyrnwy.
BARRIE JACKSON (NOW WITH MEIRIONNYDD R.C.)
Ranked 4th in Supervets (Over-65) over 5k in time of 24.45mins set at Park Hall.
Ranked 4th in Supervets (Over-65) over 5 miles in time of 39.02mins set at Dolgellau.
Ranked 4th in Supervets (Over-65) over 10k in time of 49.19mins set at Caernarfon.
DEWI ROBERTS
Ranked 24th over 5k in time of 16.58mins set at Caernarfon.
Ranked 39th over HM in time of 83.34mins set at Lake Vyrnwy.
SHEILA JONES
Ranked 36th over 5 miles in time of 44.36mins set at Dolgellau.
MARIT EVANS
Ranked 54th over 5k in time of 29.27mins set at Rhyl.
MARJ GRIFFITHS
Ranked 56th over 5k in time of 30.37mins set at Newtown.
SHEILA SYMONDS
Ranked 57th over 5k in time of 37.47mins set at Newtown.
DYLAN JONES
Ranked 75th over 5k in time of 19.19mins set at Newtown.
TOM JONES
Ranked 75th over HM in time of 90.20mins set at Cardiff.
In addition to the above, in the category 'Masters Lady - Road Runner of the Year', Brenda won the section with Sheila Symonds being placed 4th.
So, rankings wise, 2009 proved to be a relatively successful year for our club, can we better these placings during 2010???
The rankings were painstakingly put together by Paul Brooks, with further details available from the North Wales Regional Athletics Council website which can be visited on www.nwrab.com

Sialens Barcud Coch      1st-2nd May 2010            Details and Entry Form

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