It was a warm and balmy evening at Pinkie Playing Fields, Musselburgh on Monday 30th June 2016, when 20 Boys from three companies gathered to engage in a momentous tussle to become the individual age group champions, and win the overall Battalion Athletics Cup.
The competition format was a heptathlon, consisting of 1) Long Jump, 2) Shot Putt, 3) 100m, 4) 200/400, 5) 800/1500m. In addition there was a 4 x 100m Company relay race.
It was apparent form the outset that there were some Boys who had an aptitude for athletics and there were others less so, who nevertheless gave of their best.
A special mention to the individual age group champions, Michael Brown, 10th Leith; Murray Blair, 48th Edinburgh; and Lucas Johnston, 65th Edinburgh. The overall Company Champions on the night and the recipients of the Battalion Athletics Cup were a worthy 10th Leith Company. Well done to all the Boys for their undoubted endeavour.
Juniors Championship
|
Gold |
Michael Brown |
10th Leith |
15pts |
|
Silver |
James Brown |
10th Leith |
13pts |
|
Bronze |
Josh Blackley |
65th Edinburgh |
5pts |
Intermediates Championship
|
Gold |
Murray Blair |
48th Edinburgh |
16pts |
|
Silver |
Paul Reid |
48th Edinburgh |
9pts |
|
Bronze |
Rowan |
48th Edinburgh |
5pts |
|
Bronze |
Aaron Clason |
10th Leith |
5pts |
Seniors Championship
|
Gold |
Lucas Johnston |
65th Edinburgh |
13pts |
|
Silver |
Andrew Sawkins |
65th Edinburgh |
6pts |
|
Bronze |
Ross Aitchison |
10th Leith |
4pts |
|
Bronze |
Adam Rendall |
10th Leith |
4pts |
Team Championship
|
1st |
10th Leith |
44 points |
|
2nd |
65th Edinburgh |
32 Points |
|
3rd |
48th Edinburgh |
30 points |
10th Leith with CS&S Athletics Trophy
Photos can be view here.