Billy Green

Press Report 17th December 2018

Dec 172018

Essex Cross Country League Horseheath Saturday 15th December Hick wins Bronze Ilford AC had 6 brave youngsters who turned out for the latest Essex League X Country race. The conditions were terrible with freezing conditions and a strong wind First up in the under 11 s race was Aaron Hick Aaron went off slowly over the 2k course but picked off other runners during the race. With only 500 meters to go Aaron moved into 3rd position and steadily caught the front 2 but time ran out and had to settle for a bronze medal In the under 13s race Joseph Grange battled through to come a credible 17th In the under 15s race Ilford had 2 athletes …Read More

Press Report 11th December 2018

Dec 112018

South of England Masters Cross Country Championship Oxford Saturday 8th December Saturday saw the country’s best vets competing in Oxford for the ‘South of England Masters Cross Country Champs’ Ilford AC had the one athlete running, ex England International Andy Catton, who ran in the Over 60’s race. On a tough hilly and muddy 10k course Andy finished in an impressive 41.29, a run he described as his best race for years. Andy’s efforts earned him 5th place in the over 65 category, which placed him one place above World 800m and 1500m champion and record holder Dave Wilcox. Andrew also placed 11th overall in the over 60’s. Essex runners won both age groups – Dave Cox of Woodford was …Read More

Press Report 4th December 2018

Dec 042018

ESSEX VETERANS CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP Hilly Fields Colchester Saturday 1 December The first championships of the winter were held at a damp Hilly Fields in Colchester as the titles and medals for the ladies over 35 and men over 40 were up for grabs. The races were over a mainly grassland course, just over 7km with a testing hill which had to be negotiated twice The first race of the day was the Veteran ladies. The Ilford ladies were led By Bree Nordin, who won the clubs only medal of the day as she took silver in the F55 category, placing 39th in 34 mins 46 secs. She was supported by Alison sale who is running on the Cross-country circuit for …Read More

Press Report 27th November 2018

Nov 272018

Ilford youngsters enjoyed a successful awards evening last weekend where the club recognised the fine achievements of the team over the last year. Full list of winners below – Male Track athlete of year Mario Female Track athlete of Year Gemma Male Field athlete of year Anthony Female field athlete of year Esmeralda Male middle distance performer Aaron Samuels Clubman of Year Dan Wheeler Coaches male athlete of year Farris Coaches female athlete of year Ayshe Southern league top points scorer Sam Club record breakers Mario U15 100,200,400 and Long jump – Aaron U17 …Read More

Press Report 26th November 2018

Nov 262018

Bass Belle 10 Miler Bassingbourn Sunday November 27th Sunday saw the 5th running of the Bass Belle 10 miler, so named as Bassingbourn is known for the famous air plane called the Memphis Belle. The route is a flat, fast course consisting of 8.5 miles on the road and 1.5 miles on grass track. The course is described as being perfect for runners making their debut at the distance which is exactly what Ilford AC runner Ray ‘sparra’ Everingham was setting out to achieve. Sparra joined the club earlier this year at our Wednesday beginner / improvers nights having never done any running before. Through the year he has now represented the club at various distances, including Cross country, culminating …Read More