Author Archives: Eddie Vermeer

Vacancy – Team Coordinator

We have a new vacancy to help support the administration of the club. To apply, please contact secretary@eastgrinsteadac.co.uk. Title: Team Coordinator Purpose: To act as the contact point for all leagues that East Grinstead participates in and ensure team managers have the correct paperwork to support their teams. Duties: Other: Experience / Skills:…

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Christmas is coming

With the approach of Christmas and the New Year there are a number of changes to our normal training sessions. In particular Imberhorne School is closed over the school Christmas holidays, but we will be holding a couple of extra midweek Thursday morning training sessions at East Court. These East Court sessions are open to…

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U13 Sussex County Champs round up

A fantastic day for our athletes at K2 on Saturday. In the shot put, Aidan Gallagher picked up a silver medal along with Grace Bleach. Grace lost out on the gold with the final throw of the competition by about 5cm. Aidan then went on to get another silver in the discus. Rowan Kirby had…

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Academy Club Champs 2023

Our Academy athletes had their club championships on yesterday, which doubles up as a practice before the Sussex Quadkids Championships at K2 next Saturday. On a very hot morning, there were fantastic performances from all the athletes, showing how hard they have trained and what they’ve learned this season. Thanks also to the coaches and…

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Club record

Congratulations to Rebekah Tyler who has broken the ladies discus record for the club twice already this season, with her throw in Lewes on Sunday extending her record from 29.94m which she through at K2 back in May. Elsewhere this week, we have the under 13’s competing on Friday night in the league at K2…

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Basics of training

Athletics training is a crucial component of any athlete’s journey to success. Whether you’re a sprinter, long-distance runner, or a high jumper, training is essential for improving your performance, building strength, and avoiding injuries. In this article, we will discuss the key components of athletics training and the benefits it can bring to athletes. Components…

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