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The Birmingham Running Athletics & Triathlon Club (the BRAT Club) is a dynamic and successful running, athletics and triathlon club with bases in both the north (Sutton Coldfield) and south (Moseley/Selly Oak) of Birmingham. At the 2009 National Club Relays, the BRAT Club gained the most top podium places, being national champions in women's, men's vet 40, men's vet 50 and open events. Much of the success of the Club stems from its open, welcoming, friendly, and inclusive nature. We welcome new members of all ages (from 8 to 80+) and abilities (from complete novices to experienced international athletes).

 NB: For Athletics information please visit www.birminghamrowheath.co.uk 

Membership Update: The new BRAT Club membership year will begin on April 1st 2010.  Please keep an eye on the BRAT Shop, as memberships will be available for purchase soon.   In the meantime, prospective new members are welcome to try out the training sessions (see "Adult Sessions" in the index).  Please introduce yourself to the session leader. 

February 7th 2010 - SGM approves Club merger: The Club's Executive Committee has been established and will hold office until the AGM 2011:  Chair: Tauny Southwood, Vice Chair (athletics): Richard Carney, Vice Chair (triathlon): Duncan Hough, Treasurer: Mark Hirsch, Secretary: Brian Tilley, Coaching Coordinator: Nick Price, Marketing and Promotion Coordinator: Martin Ludford, Club Development Coordinator: Pat Cox

 
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Re: New BRAT Club Constitution for SGM Southwtr 8/2/2010 6:55
At the Special General Meeting on 7th February, members of the BRAT Club voted unanimously to support the Merger document, the new Club constitution and the new committee structure. If members have any questions about the merger, please post them on the forum and I will try to answer them as quickly as possible. Welcome to the Birmingham Running, Athletics & Triathlon Club (the BRAT Club)! Tauny Southwood
New BRAT Club Constitution for SGM Southwtr 6/2/2010 21:29
Dear BRATs, Please print out your copy of the new BRAT Club constitution for the SGM on Sunday 7th at Cocks Moors Woods Leisure Centre. See you there. http://www.bratclub.co.uk/images/fbfiles/files/BRATConst10_3doc-20100206.doc
BRAT Club Constitution for SGM Sunday 7 Feb Southwtr 6/2/2010 21:24
Dear BRATs, Please print out your copy of the revised BRAT Club Constitution for the Special General Meeting at Cocks Moors Woods Leisure Centre on Sunday evening at 6.30pm. See you there. http://www.bratclub.co.uk/images/fbfiles/files/BRATConst10_3doc.doc
Re:scoring information! coxpc 5/2/2010 15:55
Hi everyone Here's another exciting message from Andy! Attached is the scoring information for the WM events series for 2010 due to the event on 4th July now confirmed. A copy of the events is attached as well. As the IRC date is still not confirmed the qualification criteria/ number of places available etc will be issued in due course. However, the West Midlands TS2 & TS3 IRC qualifying event is West Midlands Region Aquathlon on 4th July at Top Barn, Worcester. The West Midlands Youth IRC qualifying event is Barton Marina OPEN WATER Sprint Triathlon 6th June (the adult event!) cheers Andy Teagle TE West Mids Young Person Coordinator 2010 West Midlands Series Scoring Information Anyone wishing to enter the West Midlands Children/Youth Regional Series 2010 must live in the West Midlands or be a member of a West Midlands TE (Triathlon England) affiliated club. A registration form must be completed for each athlete wishing to enter the series (one form covers both Aquathlon and Triathlon Series). The Young Person’s Coordinator must receive the form by 03/04/10 (you do not have to be a member of TE to enter the series). If you enter the series after 03/04/10 points will not be awarded for races prior to registration. Regional Tristar Duathlon/Triathlon Series (Tristar1, Tristar2, Tristar 3) Positions in the series will be based on the total of your highest 4 scores from the 6 triathlon/duathlon races. NB. No TRISTART Series Final rankings will be based on a minimum of 4 events being completed Regional Youth Triathlon Series Positions in the series will be based on the total of your highest 3 scores from the 5 triathlon races. Final rankings will be based on a minimum of 3 events being completed NB. All entrants must be registered for the series by 03/04/10 after this date points will not be awarded for races prior to registration. Regional Tristar Aquathlon Series (TS1, TS2, TS3, Youth) Positions in the series will be based on the total of your 4 highest scores from the 6 Aquathlons. NB. No TRISTART Series Final rankings will be based on a minimum of 4 events being completed NB. All entrants must be registered for the series by 03/04/10 after this date points will not be awarded for races prior to registration. In the event of a race/s being cancelled or postponed a decision on scoring will be made by the West Midlands Region. Please note that events may be subject to change/cancellation due to circumstances outside of our control. Athletes may only represent one region in any one year and must represent the same region in Aquathlon and Triathlon. West Midlands Young Person’s Coordinator; Andy Teagle; westmidstri@britishtriathlon.org WEST MIDLANDS CHILDREN’S and YOUTH TRIATHLON SERIES 2010 The events below have been organised in the West Midlands by local triathlon clubs and organisers. Please use the contacts provided to enter an event. Regional Tristar and Youth Aquathlon Series EVENT ORGANISER CONTACT 27/03/10 Children's Aquathlon Black Country Triathletes Black Country Triathletes www.blackcountrytriathletes.co.uk/bct www.entrycentral.com 03/04/10 Warwick Aquathlon Coventry Triathletes www.covtri.co.uk www.entrycentral.com 02/05/10 Warwickshire Children’s Aquathlon Stratford Sharks www.stratfordsharksasc.co.uk www.entrycentral.com/ 16/05/10 Oswestry Aquathlon Oswestry Olympians www.oswestryolympians.co.uk/ clairefitchett49@hotmail.com 04/07/10 West Mids Region Open Water Aquathlon** West Midlands Region westmidstri@britishtriathlon.org www.entrycentral.com 11/07/10 BRAT Junior Aquathlon BRAT races@bratclub.co.uk www.entrycentral.com www.bratclub.co.uk **TS2/TS3 IRC QUALIFIER FOR NATIONAL IRC (INTER-REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP) QUALIFICATION PLEASE SEE WEST MIDLANDS PAGE OF TRIATHLON ENGLAND WEBSITE. http://www.britishtriathlon.org/triathlonengland/ or contact westmidstri@britishtriathlon.org Regional Tristar ONLY Duathlon/Triathlon Race Series DATE EVENT ORGANISER CONTACT 30/05/10 Worcester Junior Duathlon Worcester Tri Club www.worcestertriclub.co.uk/ 06/06/10 Barton Marina OPEN WATER Triathlon Meynall Valley Hunters www.meynellvalleyhunters.com 19/06/10 Children’s Tri a TRI Black Country Triathletes www.blackcountrytriathletes.co.uk/bct/ 27/06/10 Stafford Junior Triathlon Stafford Triathlon Club www.staffordtri.com 25/07/10 Paul Weston Memorial Triathlon Bham Uni Tri Team bhamunitri@hotmail.com 30/08/10 Friary Grange Triathlon Lichfield DC phil.kelly@lichfielddc.gov.uk Please note that events may be subject to change/cancellation due to circumstances outside of our control WEST MIDLANDS CHILDREN’S and YOUTH TRIATHLON SERIES 2009 The events below have been organised in the West Midlands by local triathlon clubs and organisers. Please use the contacts provided to enter an event. Youth ONLY Triathlon Races DATE EVENT ORGANISER CONTACT 25/04/10 BCT Sprint Black Country Triathletes www.blackcountrytriathletes.co.uk/bct/ www.entrycentral.com 06/06/10 Barton Marina OPEN WATER Triathlon** Chase Race www.chaserace.co.uk/ www.entrycentral.com 25/07/10 Paul Weston Memorial Triathlon BUTT bhamunitri@hotmail.com 01/08/10 Droitwich Sprint Triathlon Worcester Tri Club www.worcestertriclub.co.uk 05/09/10 BCT Sprint Black Country Triathletes www.blackcountrytriathletes.co.uk/bct www.entrycentral.com Please note that events may be subject to change/cancellation due to circumstances outside of our control ** YOUTH IRC QUALIFIER FOR NATIONAL IRC (INTER-REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP) QUALIFICATION PLEASE SEE WEST MIDLANDS PAGE OF TRIATHLON ENGLAND WEBSITE. http://www.britishtriathlon.org/triathlonengland/ or contact westmidstri@britishtriathlon.org Cheers Pat In the event of a race/s being cancelled or postponed a decision on scoring will be made by the West Midlands Region. Please note that events may be subject to change/cancellation due to circumstances outside of our control. Athletes may only represent one region in any one year and must represent the same region in Aquathlon and Triathlon. West Midlands Young Person’s Coordinator; Andy Teagle; westmidstri@britishtriathlon.org
SGM 7th Feb this Sunday (Valentines Day 14th) Southwtr 5/2/2010 8:24
1. SGM this Sunday! Please attend Cocks Moors Woods Leisure Centre at 6.30pm this Sunday 7th February. It is important that this meeting to discuss and approve the merger process is well attended. The agenda is attached - please bring a copy along as there will not be a slide projector available. 2. On a lighter note - exactly 1 week later, on 14th Feb, it will be Valentine's Day. Anyone wishing to order flowers from Julie Washbourne for Valentines day needs to let her know by 5.00 pm on Tuesday 9th February. Play safe and ring her rather than email - 0788 1611367. http://www.bratclub.co.uk/images/fbfiles/files/SGM_decisions_paper_07022010-20100205-3.doc
SGM 7th Feb this Sunday (Valentines Day 14th) Southwtr 5/2/2010 8:22
1. SGM this Sunday! Please attend Cocks Moors Woods Leisure Centre at 6.30pm this Sunday 7th February. It is important that this meeting to discuss and approve the merger process is well attended. The agenda is attached - please bring a copy along as there will not be a slide projector available. 2. On a lighter note - exactly 1 week later, on 14th Feb, it will be Valentine's Day. Anyone wishing to order flowers from Julie Washbourne for Valentines day needs to let her know by 5.00 pm on Tuesday 9th February. Play safe and ring her rather than email - 0788 1611367. http://www.bratclub.co.uk/images/fbfiles/files/SGM_decisions_paper_07022010-20100205-2.doc
Agenda SGM 7th Feb (and Valentine's Day 14th Feb) Southwtr 5/2/2010 7:37
1. SGM this Sunday! Please attend Cocks Moors Woods Leisure Centre at 6.30pm this Sunday 7th February. It is important that this meeting to discuss and approve the merger process is well attended. The agenda is attached - please bring a copy along as there will not be a slide projector available. 2. On a lighter note - exactly 1 week later, on 14th Feb, it will be Valentine's Day. Anyone wishing to order flowers from Julie Washbourne for Valentines day needs to let her know by 5.00 pm on Tuesday 9th February. Play safe and ring her rather than email - 0788 1611367. http://www.bratclub.co.uk/images/fbfiles/files/SGM_decisions_paper_07022010-20100205.doc
Agenda for Special General Meeting 7th Feb 2010 Southwtr 1/2/2010 22:31
Items for discussion and approval at SGM are attached to this posting - please download and print off and bring along with you to the meeting at 6.30pm on Sunday 7th February in the Conference Room at Cocks Moors Woods Leisure Centre, Alcester Road South King's Heath, Birmingham, B14 6ER - phone 0121 464 3584. Please note that the principles of the merger have been supported by a large majority of club members in a club wide survey. The details of the merger have been fully researched by a Merger Group (chair Roger Mcfadden, involving members of both BRAT and BRAC) and supported by the BRAT Club Committee (chair Tauny Southwood). It is important to have a big turnout at the SGM, so please come along and support your club. http://www.bratclub.co.uk/images/fbfiles/files/SGM_decisions_paper_07022010.doc
Re:Monday Swim 1st Feb - Cancelled Duncan 30/1/2010 20:49
The swim at College High has been cancelled this week due to a broken pump at the pool Swimming should continue as normal the following week
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