To explain the winter season, and induct any new members, we invite athletes, parents (or carers) to join a virtual meeting on Monday 4th Sept at 7pm. The topics that will be discussed are Return to winter training at schools. Cross Country leagues and other competitions. We will also go over the new member welcome … Continue reading MEMBERS/PARENTS VIRTUAL MEETING
CAAC TRACK & FIELD CHAMPS
The CAAC T&F Championships will be held on Saturday 9th September at Saughton Sports Enclosure, followed by the club picnic. Nibbles and drinks....... will be provided by the club, but folk should bring their own sandwiches etc. All club members are encouraged to take part, either by competing or by helping out on the day! … Continue reading CAAC TRACK & FIELD CHAMPS
NEW CAPTAINS AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS
A NUMBER of key club roles have been taken on by new faces over the summer. Janet Grigor and Jack Fullerton will share captaincy duties having replaced Graeme Reid, who becomes vice-president. Lisa Traill and Fiona Linklater have been appointed as trustees, while Ruth Mbegabolawe-Okundaye joins the committee. Harry Baird, CAAC’s ClubTogether Officer, welcomed the new … Continue reading NEW CAPTAINS AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS
ACTION ROUND-UP: SEVEN HILLS OF EDINBURGH PRIZE HAUL, 800m PBs AND SUPERTEAMS FINAL
THERE was a glut of CAAC medals at the Seven Hills of Edinburgh event in both individual and teams categories. Ritchie Gardiner (pictured), who has earned a Scotland vest for the Snowdon International on July 15 following a string of impressive runs, won the gruelling 14-mile event in a time of 1hr 35mins 29secs. Ritchie, … Continue reading ACTION ROUND-UP: SEVEN HILLS OF EDINBURGH PRIZE HAUL, 800m PBs AND SUPERTEAMS FINAL
HISTORIC FIRST NATIONAL TEAM TITLE FOR SENIOR WOMEN’S SQUAD
CORSTORPHINE’S senior women’s squad won its first ever national team title at the Scottish Track Relay Championships. Kirsty MacAulay, Olivia Clarke and Alice Mourao claimed glory in the 3x800m with a time of 6mins, 56.14secs. The trio finished more than five seconds clear of Edinburgh AC at a rain-lashed Scotstoun on June 25. The success … Continue reading HISTORIC FIRST NATIONAL TEAM TITLE FOR SENIOR WOMEN’S SQUAD
COACHING AT CAAC?
Are you interested in coaching at CAAC? If yes, then we have the ideal opportunity for you. Coaching at CAAC can be used for volunteering hours for those doing the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Enhancing at Personal Statement for further education or C.V. Make new friends. Have some fun..... Scottishathletics have released the dates for … Continue reading COACHING AT CAAC?
COACH GEORGE IS THE KEY AS ALICE SETS NEW U17 WOMEN’S CLUB RECORD IN DISCUS
An improved grip and technique helped Alice Mourao set a new Under-17 women’s club record in the discus with a throw of 24.76 metres. The 15-year-old achieved the benchmark as she took first place in the Scottish National Athletics League meeting on June 18. Alice’s throw was almost five metres further than her U15 club … Continue reading COACH GEORGE IS THE KEY AS ALICE SETS NEW U17 WOMEN’S CLUB RECORD IN DISCUS
CAAC EMAILS
We are having intermittent problems with some of our club email addresses. Our IT team are looking into this. In the meantime we ask that you continue to use the correct email, but if you get a bounce back, or no reply, please forward your email to: corstorphineaacsecretary@gmail.com Can you ensure your email settings allow … Continue reading CAAC EMAILS
CAAC NEED YOUR HELP!
At the end of Volunteers’ Week CAAC is asking you, your friends or your families...... Do you want to join our brilliant volunteers? It can be half an hour, a day or however long you want it to be! Whatever time or skills you have, we will have something for you. The main areas we … Continue reading CAAC NEED YOUR HELP!
WHY DO YOU VOLUNTEER?
Continuing the Volunteers’ Week celebrations, we want to share the stories of our volunteers and how they keep the CAAC wheels going! You’ll be amazed at how many didn’t have athletics experience before they started! Read stories from members of our team, get to know them better and find out more about their background. why … Continue reading WHY DO YOU VOLUNTEER?