2025 News
Apr 9th
Our fabulous Flyers making a difference with tonight's litter pick at Sport in Desford.
It was great to see some of our Desford Striders there too.
Well done to all involved.
Our fabulous Flyers making a difference with tonight's litter pick at Sport in Desford.
It was great to see some of our Desford Striders there too.
Well done to all involved.
Feb 14th
Lots of plans are underway to celebrate our 10th Anniversary that's coming up in May.
We thought it would be nice for all our athletes to join in with doing 10 Good Deeds throughout the year.
We know that all of our athletes are super kind already but with it being 'National Kindness Week' what better way to kick start our celebrations by encouraging our athletes to do something kind. Like with athletics, it's always nice to give that little bit extra.
A few ideas could be...
Give a compliment to someone every day that week.
Make an effort to smile at everyone you pass
Say thank you to someone who often goes unnoticed
Use your skills or talents to help someone else, whether it’s sport, art, music or technology, for example.
Make a list of 10 things you hope to accomplish this year.
Be patient when things aren’t going your way.
Say please and thank you when you ask for things.
Ask someone how their day is going.
It really doesn’t have to be anything complicated or huge, just have fun with it.
Lots of plans are underway to celebrate our 10th Anniversary that's coming up in May.
We thought it would be nice for all our athletes to join in with doing 10 Good Deeds throughout the year.
We know that all of our athletes are super kind already but with it being 'National Kindness Week' what better way to kick start our celebrations by encouraging our athletes to do something kind. Like with athletics, it's always nice to give that little bit extra.
A few ideas could be...
Give a compliment to someone every day that week.
Make an effort to smile at everyone you pass
Say thank you to someone who often goes unnoticed
Use your skills or talents to help someone else, whether it’s sport, art, music or technology, for example.
Make a list of 10 things you hope to accomplish this year.
Be patient when things aren’t going your way.
Say please and thank you when you ask for things.
Ask someone how their day is going.
It really doesn’t have to be anything complicated or huge, just have fun with it.
Feb 12th
Tonight we handed out t-shirt design templates.
This is a chance to have a go at designing a 10th Anniversary commemorative t-shirt.
Designs need to be handed in on first training session after half term.
The winner will have their design bought to life and receive a free t-shirt.
We are looking for something in our club colours red/sky blue.
Tonight we handed out t-shirt design templates.
This is a chance to have a go at designing a 10th Anniversary commemorative t-shirt.
Designs need to be handed in on first training session after half term.
The winner will have their design bought to life and receive a free t-shirt.
We are looking for something in our club colours red/sky blue.
2021 News
Nov 30th
From Wednesday 1st December we ae asking all parents dropping off, picking up and staying with the children at the session, to wear a mask or face covering unless exempt. We would also like you to keep socially distant from non family members. We will go back to using a one way system so please enter through the usual doors then exit through the fire doors that lead straight into the car park. Can parents of our over 8's please wait in the carpark for your child to finish.
From Wednesday 1st December we ae asking all parents dropping off, picking up and staying with the children at the session, to wear a mask or face covering unless exempt. We would also like you to keep socially distant from non family members. We will go back to using a one way system so please enter through the usual doors then exit through the fire doors that lead straight into the car park. Can parents of our over 8's please wait in the carpark for your child to finish.
Mar 21st
Not the year we'd hoped for but we can finally see the light at the end of that very long tunnel!! Sessions will be returning 14th April, assuming it all goes to plan with the governments roadmap. We're all really looking forward to getting back to some sort of normality and fingers crossed there will be some amazing events that we can share with our athletes later on in the year. Stay safe all.
Not the year we'd hoped for but we can finally see the light at the end of that very long tunnel!! Sessions will be returning 14th April, assuming it all goes to plan with the governments roadmap. We're all really looking forward to getting back to some sort of normality and fingers crossed there will be some amazing events that we can share with our athletes later on in the year. Stay safe all.
2020 News
Flyers 5
Jan 28th
This year we've chosen a few different races to give everyone a chance on getting a medal. Flyers need to take part in 5 events from the list below to qualify.
Jan 12th - Mallory Park DRXC
Jan 26th - Grace Dieu DRXC
Feb 16th - Bagworth Heath DRXC
Feb 22nd - Ivanhoe Challenge (Must run as a Flyer)
Mar 15th - Ashby Fun Run
Mar 28th - Frisby Fun Run
May 3rd - Keep the Beat Mile
Jun 21st - Prestwold Fun Run
Jun 16th - Joe's Jog
Rainbow Challenge - Date tbc
Any junior parkrun
This year we've chosen a few different races to give everyone a chance on getting a medal. Flyers need to take part in 5 events from the list below to qualify.
Jan 12th - Mallory Park DRXC
Jan 26th - Grace Dieu DRXC
Feb 16th - Bagworth Heath DRXC
Feb 22nd - Ivanhoe Challenge (Must run as a Flyer)
Mar 15th - Ashby Fun Run
Mar 28th - Frisby Fun Run
May 3rd - Keep the Beat Mile
Jun 21st - Prestwold Fun Run
Jun 16th - Joe's Jog
Rainbow Challenge - Date tbc
Any junior parkrun
2019 News
Flyers 5
Jan 7th
Following the success of last year's challenge we are launching it again for 2019!
The following races will be included in the challenge:
13th Jan - Bagworth Heath DRXC
16th Feb - Ivanhoe Challenge
3rd March - Bosworth DRXC
24th March - Ashby 20
30th March - Frisby Fun Run
12th May - Keep the Beat mile
11th Jun? - Joe's Jog
Tbc - Rainbow Challenge (please note we can only enter 4 teams so places are limited. Don't rely on this race to make up your 5!)
To receive a medal Flyers need to take part in 5 of the races.
Following the success of last year's challenge we are launching it again for 2019!
The following races will be included in the challenge:
13th Jan - Bagworth Heath DRXC
16th Feb - Ivanhoe Challenge
3rd March - Bosworth DRXC
24th March - Ashby 20
30th March - Frisby Fun Run
12th May - Keep the Beat mile
11th Jun? - Joe's Jog
Tbc - Rainbow Challenge (please note we can only enter 4 teams so places are limited. Don't rely on this race to make up your 5!)
To receive a medal Flyers need to take part in 5 of the races.
2018 News
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
23rd Dec
From all of us here at Desford Flyers we would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We look forward to seeing you all next year!!! Our sessions start up again on Wednesday 9th January.
From all of us here at Desford Flyers we would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We look forward to seeing you all next year!!! Our sessions start up again on Wednesday 9th January.
Striders Christmas Run
21st Nov
Every year the Desford Striders meet up for a social run over Christmas at Beacon Hill. This year we will be meeting at 10am on the Lower Carpark. The Flyers, and parents, are welcome to come along and do a shorter route. Feel free to bring a picnic for after. As you can imagine, it is pretty cold so please dress for the occasion!!
Every year the Desford Striders meet up for a social run over Christmas at Beacon Hill. This year we will be meeting at 10am on the Lower Carpark. The Flyers, and parents, are welcome to come along and do a shorter route. Feel free to bring a picnic for after. As you can imagine, it is pretty cold so please dress for the occasion!!
Halloween
26th Oct
Due to a high number of our Flyers, and coaches, celebrating Halloween we will be doing a joint session 7pm-8pm for all those that don't want to go out Trick or Treating.
Due to a high number of our Flyers, and coaches, celebrating Halloween we will be doing a joint session 7pm-8pm for all those that don't want to go out Trick or Treating.
We're back inside!!
20th Sept
Starting form next week (26th) we are all in the Sportshall. The under 8's session has a new earlier start time of 6pm. The over 11's will continue to be outside with Gaz and Ross.
Starting form next week (26th) we are all in the Sportshall. The under 8's session has a new earlier start time of 6pm. The over 11's will continue to be outside with Gaz and Ross.
AGM
9th May
Tonights sessions will be held at Sport in Desford at the usual times with the AGM starting at 8.15pm.
Tonights sessions will be held at Sport in Desford at the usual times with the AGM starting at 8.15pm.
Under 8's Session CANCELLED!!
28th Feb
Due to the weather tonights under 8 session is cancelled. The older groups are going ahead but all will be inside.
Due to the weather tonights under 8 session is cancelled. The older groups are going ahead but all will be inside.
EA Affiliation
Jan 18
If you have a child who is 11 or over on 29th April we will be affiliating them with England Athletics so we can enter bigger events. The first is Livingston Relays on Sunday 29th April at Braunstone Park. We would like to get a girls team and boys team out, possibly even two boys teams. The distance is 5k.
If you have a child who is 11 or over on 29th April we will be affiliating them with England Athletics so we can enter bigger events. The first is Livingston Relays on Sunday 29th April at Braunstone Park. We would like to get a girls team and boys team out, possibly even two boys teams. The distance is 5k.
February Half Term
Jan 18
There will be NO session on Wednesday 14th Feb due to half term.
There will be NO session on Wednesday 14th Feb due to half term.
Flyers Fantastic Five
Jan 18
A little challenge for our Flyers!!!
You need to run 5 out of the 6 races listed below to win a medal at the Presentation Evening.
Sat 10th Feb - Ivanhoe Challenge
Sun 18th Feb - Derby Runner XC Grace Dieu
Sun 11th Mar - Derby Runner XC Hinckley
Sun 18th Mar - Ashby 20 Childrens Challenge
Sun 13th May - Keep the Beat Mile
Fri 13th July - Rainbows Relay Challenge
Details for each of these events can be found on our Results/Events page.
A little challenge for our Flyers!!!
You need to run 5 out of the 6 races listed below to win a medal at the Presentation Evening.
Sat 10th Feb - Ivanhoe Challenge
Sun 18th Feb - Derby Runner XC Grace Dieu
Sun 11th Mar - Derby Runner XC Hinckley
Sun 18th Mar - Ashby 20 Childrens Challenge
Sun 13th May - Keep the Beat Mile
Fri 13th July - Rainbows Relay Challenge
Details for each of these events can be found on our Results/Events page.
2017 News Below
Flyers Holiday Sessions
Dec 17
The last training session before Christmas will be Wednesday 20th December, returning on Wednesday 10th January.
The last training session before Christmas will be Wednesday 20th December, returning on Wednesday 10th January.
Striders 25hr Relay
Jul 17
Had a fabulous turnout of Flyers supporting the Desford Striders with their 25hr relay at the weekend. Huge well done to all that took part, hope you enjoyed it. We don't have a final total yet of monies raised for the Hope Hospice but as soon as we know we'll let you know :) (photo shows just a few that came and ran some laps)
Had a fabulous turnout of Flyers supporting the Desford Striders with their 25hr relay at the weekend. Huge well done to all that took part, hope you enjoyed it. We don't have a final total yet of monies raised for the Hope Hospice but as soon as we know we'll let you know :) (photo shows just a few that came and ran some laps)
Quad Kids
Jun 17
Next competition is Friday 7th July.
Next competition is Friday 7th July.
Membership is NOW DUE!!!!
Apr 17
If you haven't already paid the annual membership (£20) then please make sure you pass the form and fee to Annie ASAP. Unfortunately, Flyers that are not 'current' are unable to compete in the fun competitions that have started to come up. Also, just a little reminder that there is a weekly subs of just £1 which everyone must pay!!
If you haven't already paid the annual membership (£20) then please make sure you pass the form and fee to Annie ASAP. Unfortunately, Flyers that are not 'current' are unable to compete in the fun competitions that have started to come up. Also, just a little reminder that there is a weekly subs of just £1 which everyone must pay!!
March Core Challange
Feb 17
The idea is the younger athletes just do each day as it comes, the older ones (and parents!!) need to do it in weekly blocks, so Day 1 today, Day 2 and Day 1 tomorrow, Day 3 Day 2 & Day 1 on Friday....... and so on. Day 8 will be done during the session next week. It then starts again so Day 9 on March 9th, Day 10 & Day 9 on March 10th, Day 11 Day 10 & Day 9 on March 11th, and so on...... Does that make sense!! 🤔😂 Anyway, good luck all 👍 any questions please let us know
The idea is the younger athletes just do each day as it comes, the older ones (and parents!!) need to do it in weekly blocks, so Day 1 today, Day 2 and Day 1 tomorrow, Day 3 Day 2 & Day 1 on Friday....... and so on. Day 8 will be done during the session next week. It then starts again so Day 9 on March 9th, Day 10 & Day 9 on March 10th, Day 11 Day 10 & Day 9 on March 11th, and so on...... Does that make sense!! 🤔😂 Anyway, good luck all 👍 any questions please let us know
Superheros Needed!!!
On Saturday 11th March the Desford Striders 'Couch 2 5k' group comes to an end when they all complete what they've been training towards. We will be 'taking over' all the volunteering roles at Braunstone parkrun on this day and help to cheer them along. That's where you come in, WE NEED YOUR HELP!! Please dig out your favourite Super Hero outfit and come down to help marshall, barcode scan or number check with your grown up (they can also dress up if they want to). Please let us know as soon as possible so we can add you to the roster. Thanks all :)
Can you help Desford Striders?
Are you available on Sunday 29th January? The Striders have their XC race and are in need of more marshalls to help out on the day. If you're taking your little ones to run the junior race then why not stay a little longer to help out after. It would be very much appreciated!! Please visit our Striders page for more info www.desfordstriders.co.uk/bagworth-heath-2016.html
Looking for something to do each week?
Why not try out your local parkruns. These are brilliant free timed events that are open to everyone regardless of pace. Every Saturday at 9am there's a 5km event at Braunstone Park or every Sunday at 9am there's a 2km one for juniors aged between 4-14 years at Aylestone Recreation Park. Click on the links for more info.
One of our indoor training sessions
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