For Match 4 in this year’s YDL Lower, the team had an ‘International’ fixture when they visited the Menai track in the shadow of the famous Menai Bridge.

The lads, in particular, were short numbered with quite a few being unavailable due to holidays, this inevitably affected the overall position on the day, 5th; but we did secure our position in the league for next season, by finishing 4th overall.

A special thanks to those who officiated, Diana, Nicole, Chris, Gavin, Rob, Donna, Neil and Jess. 

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 – Only 3 lads available on the day, Sebastian (on debut) 2nd in Long Jump (A)

u13g – Losing Zara to injury; Isabelle 1st in 800m (A); Sophia 2nd in 75m (B) and 3rd in 1200m (A); Millie 2nd in 800m (B); Olivia 3rd in Shot (A) and 2nd in Javelin (B). Sophia, Millie, Isabelle and Olivia were 3rd in the relay.

u15b – Jerel 1st in 100m (A) , 2nd in both 200m (A) and LJ (A); Charlie 1st 800m (A), 3rd 300m (A); Alex 1st 300m (B); Sam 1st 1500m (A); Samuel 1st 800m (B); Louis 2nd in Hurdles; Elliot 3rd J (B) and Caden (on debut) 2nd Discus (A) and 3rd Shot (A). Alex, Charlie, Elliot and Jeral won the 4x100m Relay, while Alex, Charlie, Samuel and Sam were 2nd in the 4x300m Relay.

u15g – Trezeguet 1st 100m (A) and 2nd 200m (A); Elina 3rd 200m (B) and 2nd LJ (A); Halle 2nd 100m (B), 1st HJ (A) and 2nd in LJ (B); Amelia, with a welcome return to form, 1st 800m (A); Isobel 1st 800m (B); Christie 2nd 300m (A); Erin 1st 1500m (A) and Nicola 1st 1500m (B); Neve 3rd 300m (B) and 3rd HJ (B); Grace 3rd Shot (B). Grace, Halle, Ellina and Trezeguet won the 4x100m relay, while Amelia, Neve, Ellina and Christie were 2nd in the 4x300m relay

There were 26 Graded performances on the day (see picture)

Once again this year’s competition has been very competitive with high levels of performance across most events from all the clubs involved and competed in a very friendly and supportive manner by all.

Well done to all who’ve competed in this years YDL, there have been some outstanding performances and it’s been great to see so many of you develop during the season. We hope you enjoyed it.

A big thank you to all who’ve made this season happen, the coaches – Cecil, Mike, Gavin, Duncan, Chris, Anna, Neil, Kieran, Iheanyi and Tom; and especially all those who’ve helped officiate during the season – your help and support is invaluable.

Results https://www.thepowerof10.info/results/results.aspx?meetingid=234529