After the glorious weather we’ve had at every match so far this track and field season, it was inevitable that it’d break, and break it did during Saturdays YDL Lower Match 3, leading to the abandonment of the match due to a flooded track. Fortunately, there’d already been enough of the match completed, with only the relays missing, so the results stands as it was, with us in 3^rdplace.

Well done to all who competed in what was a depleted team due to losing quite a few u15’s to the Mason Trophy.

As every a special thanks to those who officiated, Elaine, Peter, Scott and Rachel and Family, Steve, Simon, Nicole, Rob, Joe, Dave, Neil, James and Jess. Also, a big ‘Well done’ to Jackie on doing the YDL results for the first time.

The weather also affected the results in so much as there was a strong headwind all day in the home straight, so times suffered accordingly.

As ever, picking out the highlights isn't easy, top 3 placings are mentioned below, but remember that all contribute to the match result and each individual performance is vital to the success of the team.

u13b – Losing Ethan and Tasios to injury – the lads got stuck in and did what they could. James 3^rdin 800m (A) with Owen 2^nd(B); Matthew 1^st1500m (A) and Ethan 1^st(B)

u13g – benefited greatly by the return of Zara with 1^stin 75m (A) 150m (A) and 3^rdin LJ (A); Isabelle 1^stin 800m (A) and 2^ndin 75m (B); Sophia 1^stin 150m (B) and 2^ndin 1200m (B); Elena 1^stin 1200m (A); Millie 1^stin 800m (B) nad 2^ndin Shot (A); Alexandra 3^rdin LJ (B); Olivia 3^rdin Shot (B). Sophia, Millie, Isabelle and Zara were 2^ndin the only relay race of the day to complete before the heavens opened.

u15b – With Jonny and Louis M at the Mason Trophy and Louie and Jack injured, the remaining lads stepped up and did their bit. Jerel continues his undefeated record in YDL for Trafford with 3 more win in 100m, 200m and LJ; Charlie 1^st800m (A), 2^nd300m (A); Alex, on YDL debut, 2^nd800m (B) and 1^st300m (B); Sam, making a welcome return to the track from injury, 1^st1500m (A) with Samuel 1^st1500m (B); Elliot 1^stLJ (B).

u15g – Christie, Emily R and Emily P also at the Mason Trophy, the strength in depth, particularly on the track, was evident in this group. Trezeguet 1^st100m (A) and 200m (A); Elina 1^st200m (B) and 1^stLJ (A); Halle 1^st100m (B), HJ (A) and LJ (B); Erin 2^nd800m (A) and 2^nd300m (B); Isobel 1^st800m (B); Anna 3^rd1500m (A) and Nicola (another returning from injury) 1^st1500m (B); Neve 1^stPV (A), 2^ndHJ (B) and 3^rdJavelin (A); Amelia C 2^ndShot (B) and 3^rdJavelin (B)

Next match is an international fixture at Menai (Bangor), so passports at the ready for 21^stJuly.

As mentioned earlier, the weather played its part and the wind in particular meant that it wasn’t a day for fast times from the sprinters. Despite this we still had 16 PB’s and 2 SB’s.

Graded Performances were also down to 24.