The team competes in the SCVAC Hampshire/Surrey Division

The league is open to first and second claim members who are aged 35 or over on the day of competition.

There is competition in the following age groups:

Over 35
Over 50
Over 60

Vets/Masters Events Schedule and Timetable

Over the four matches all of the main events are covered except for hurdles.

Non-scorers are permitted and all abilities are eligible and welcome to compete.

If any Club members wish to compete in the SCVAC League, and aren't on my Circulation, please contact me on Lynne@acacia-active.co.uk , or 07798 737738 by text or WhatsApp. 

Lynne Newton (Team Manager)

2016 Season - Team Managers Report

The SCVAC League 2016 was won by Southampton AC (Men) and Winchester and District AC (Women)

The first match in April, which was held in Portsmouth, was severely curtailed in the track events due to the lack of Floodlights, although we did achieve a reduced Field programme. COPAC Men finished 4th and the Women were 2nd.

The May match at Winchester saw the men slip to 7th but the Women managed joint 1st with the home club.

The Basingstoke match in June saw the men climb back to 5th and the Women were 4th .

At the final match at Aldershot in July‎ the Men were again 5th, giving them a finishing League position of 5th. The Women were a disappointing 3rd, giving them an overall 3rd finishing League position. 

‎There were many good performances, including some PBs, but unfortunately many Veteran COPAC Athletes do not support the League, and other Clubs are bringing in many more 'Second Claim' competitors. We still have an extremely good team spirit and the athletes who support the League really enjoy it.

Player profiles

1. 

   Peter Newton 0335

   Preferred position: Long Distance

   As a Junior & Senior, competed at a respectable level over a wide range of distances with Personal Bests of 3.59.7 for 1500m through to 2.22.48 for the Marathon. As a Veteran, was World No.2 for the Marathon, National Champion at 3000m, SEAA Champion at 1500m and 3000m, VAC Champion at 1500m & 5000m, 2nd in the National X/C and 7th in the International X/C.
   A Level 4 Endurance Official, Level 2 Field Official, Run Britain Race Director & UKA Event Adjudicator.
   Level 3 Performance Coach - Long Distance.
   Level 2 Coach - Endurance
   A Director of a Sport & Leisure company but 'almost retired'. When in full-time employment was a Director of several international companies