This coming Monday the 9th, sees the first of this years Southern Vets League fixtures, at Battersea Park.

What is it..??

The vets league allows anybody over 40 to have a go at some Track and Field events, barring any of the young energetic fast and fit people from getting in your way. There are different age categories and many events to take part in. I need over 40’s, 50’s and 60’s to compete in track events ranging from 100m to 3000m steeplechase, and field events like javelin and long jump, there is even a Pole Vault for the brave or foolhardy. 8 local clubs compete against each other.

When is it??

There are 4 fixtures in a season, all at Battersea Park, all a 6.30pm start:-

Monday May 9th
Monday May 23rd
Monday 20th June
Monday 11th July

What do I do..??

Just turn up with your Serpie vest, the entry fee is paid for by the club, although the event starts at 6.30, you can turn up a bit later if you wish and take part in whatever events you wish to.

Do I have to be good??

No, definitely not, we get points for everybody that finishes, so it’s more important to get people there than be brilliant. I achieved PB’s in 4 brand new events for me last year, and I didn’t even try the pole vault.

Hopefully I will see some of you there, there is even a final we can qualify for if enough of us turn up.

Terry Smith

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