Big test for senior teams

Thursday 28 April 2011

After finishing the 2010 season with a flourish and gaining promotion back to the premier divisions, Cardiff's men's and women's senior teams will face their first big test in the British Athletic League's Jo Smith Cup at Eton on Saturday 7th May.

The Jo Smith Cup brings together the eight best clubs in Britain in a joint men and women's competition, with only one competitor per event. Men and women both score towards the final result so this is a real test of club strength.

Having finished second behind Sheffield in last year's promotion battle, Cardiff's men have certainly got the potential to hold their own with the best - provided that James Williams can produce a good team on the day. This will not be so easy with such a big match falling early in the season but we wish him and the team the best of luck.

Cardiff's ladies clinched promotion by finishing top of their division and can also look foward to a good season, aiming at retaining their place at the top.

The leagues proper start with the men who have a home match in Cardiff on Saturday 4th June and welcome the seven other top clubs in Britain to our home stadium. The ladies travel to Trafford the same day for their first match of the season.

It would be good if club members could support the men's team on 4th June and also take the opportunity to see some of Britain's best athletes in action. Why not also come to Eton on 7th May to see the Jo Smith Cup? The timetable can be viewed by clicking on Jo Smith Timetable.