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Here is a selection of achievements and awards that Bruce has received over his many years of coaching.

Post Office Counters Coach of the year 1992-93

Master Coach Award

Western Province Sports Council 2012 Award Roll of Honour

Western Province Athletics Coach of the Year

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🏃🏃BLCF/EA Sprint Hurdles Training Camps 🏃🏃One week to go, have you registered??Remember we have Camps in Birmingham, Chelmsford and Exeter on Saturday 17 October and Bromley on Sunday 18 October.Join our experienced coaches for 2 hours and enhance your hurdling skills and knowledge. These Camps are open to athletes aged 12 and above, and remember only athletes need to register, coaches attend free of charge.Head over to our website, or Athletics Hub, to register now 🙂. #BLCF #englandspeed #sprinthurdlesdevelopment ...

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⏳⏳BLCF 200/300/400m Hurdles Training Day - Sunday 11 October ⏳⏳Time is running out, and we still have some spaces left for the first of our BLCF long hurdles training days at Lee Valley Athletics Centre, from 10h30 to 14h00, on Sunday.Remember this will be ideal for the start of your winter training, with like-minded hurdles athletes, and very experienced coaches and athletes. So, register now via our website, or in the Bio.As always, we welcome personal coaches to attend free of charge 😁. #BLCF #leevalleyathleticscentre #longhurdlesdevelopment ...

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🏃BLCF 200/300/400m Hurdles Training Days - Lee Valley 🏃With just one week to go, don't miss out on the long hurdles training day at Lee Valley on Sunday 11 October. Register now on the link below, or in the Bio:https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GYRRAlso remember all coaches can attend free of charge, only athletes have to register and pay 🙂.#BLCF #leevalleyathleticscentre #longhurdlesdevelopment ...

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⏱️BLCF/EA Sprint Hurdles Training Camps 2026 ⏱️Remember in 2 weeks' time we have 4 Sprint Hurdles Training Camps for you to attend, choose one near you (Birmingham, Bromley, Chelmsford or Exeter) and register now: https://www.athleticshub.co.uk/course-list/eng?what=Sprint%20Hurdles%20Technical%20Camps#BLCF #englandspeed #sprinthurdlesdevelopment ...

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⌛️⌛️BLCF/EA Sprint Hurdles Training Camps 2026 ⌛️⌛️We know that most athletes will currently be taking a well-deserved break from training, along with their coaches, after a long, and we hope, successful season 🙂.So, it is an ideal time to think ahead and book your place at one of the Sprint Hurdles Training Camps around the country, on the weekend of 17 and 18 October. The following are available:Saturday 17 October - Birmingham, Chelmsford and Exeter - 10h00 to 12h00Sunday 18 October - Bromley - 12h30 to 14h30These Camps are designed to assist you, and your coach, to further develop your hurdling skills, so register today and don't miss out! https://www.athleticshub.co.uk/course-list/eng?what=Sprint%20Hurdles%20Technical%20Camps#BLCF #englandspeed #sprinthurdlesdevelopment ...

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🎤🎤BLCF 200m/300m/400m Hurdles Training Days - Lee Valley 🎤🎤We are delighted to announce that bookings are now open for all the Training Days at Lee Valley. As a reminder the dates are:Sunday 11 OctoberSunday 8 NovemberSaturday 5 DecemberSunday 3 January 2027Saturday 13 FebruarySaturday 6 MarchSunday 28 MarchPlease just click on this link:https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GYRRto register and pay for athletes to attend the Training Days. Remember coaches are more than welcome to attend at no charge.#BLCF #leevalleyathleticscentre #longhurdles #hurdlesdevelopment ...

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💥💥BLCF/England Athletics Sprint Hurdles Training Camps 2026 💥💥Finally, we are able to announce the Sprint Hurdles Training Camps from October to December 2026. Unfortunately, the delay has been caused by venue availability. Sadly, you will note that no Camps are scheduled in Sheffield, although we are still looking into other possible venues in the North.Full details including registration can be found by clicking on the link to Athletics Hub:https://www.athleticshub.co.uk/course-list/eng?what=Sprint%20Hurdles%20Technical%20CampsRemember only athletes pay, all coaches can attend free of charge and we encourage them to do so.#BLCF #englandspeed #hurdlesdevelopment ...

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💥💥 BLCF 300m/400m Hurdles Training Days - Winter 2026/2027 💥💥BLCF is delighted to announce the dates for this coming winters 300m/400m Hurdles Training Days at Lee Valley Athletics Centre. They are:Sunday 11 October 2026Sunday 8 November 2026Saturday 5 December 2026Sunday 3 January 2027Saturday 13 February 2027Saturday 6 March 2027Sunday 28 March 2027Timings will be 10h30 to 14h00, and they will be led by our Lead Coach, Brian Hopkins, who will be joined at each one by a guest coach or athlete.Please save these dates in your calendar!!! There will be a new system to register and pay, and this will be announced at a later date. #BLCF #hurdlesdevelopment #leevalleyathleticscentre ...

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👏👏 BLCF Hurdles Fest 2026 - Results and Photographs 📸📸Thank you to each and every one of you who attended the 2026 Hurdles Fest at Chelmsford last Sunday, to the athletes and coaches well done, to the officials and CSAC staff an amazing job, to BEW Electrical Distributors for your continued support and Cafe2UChelmsford for keeping us hydrated and fed 😂.The full results can now be found on our website, www.brucelongdenfoundation.com.And photos taken by Peter Milsom can now be viewed and purchased via this link:http://www.petermilsomphotography.co.uk/blcf-hurdles-fest-31st-may-2026.htmlTo order just scroll down and complete the Contact form on the same page.Good luck for the rest of the season and watch out for the 2027 date very soon!#BLCF #englandspeed #chelmsfordsportandathleticscentre #bewelectricaldistributors #cafe2uChelmsford #petermilsomphotography ...

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📣📣 BLCF Hurdles Fest, supported by England Athletics - Sunday 31 May 2026 📣📣It's the final countdown ⏳, 24 hours until the first event at the 2026 BLCF Hurdles Fest😆.✅ 08h30 - Gates Open at Chelmsford Sports and Athletics Centre✅ 08h45 - Registration open for all athletes✅ 09h00 - Cafe2U Chelmsford open and ready to serve all your refreshments✅ 10h00 - First event✅ 16h00 - Last event✅ Registration will close 60 minutes before the start of your event, so please be on time!✅ Presentation of prizes will take place as soon as possible after each event✅ Results will be shown on the LED screens, announced and published on Open TrackWe have over 230 athletes registered across the events, so let's look forward to some great races, an amazing atmosphere and lots of qualifying times and PBs 👏. Please travel safe, from near and far, and we look 👀 forward to seeing you all on Sunday 😆. #BLCF #englandspeed #chelmsfordsportandathleticscentre #bewelectricaldistributors #cafe2uChelmsford ...

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💥📣 BLCF Hurdles Fest, supported by England Athletics - Sunday 31 May 📣💥With the 2026 edition of the BLCF Hurdles Fest almost here, we would like to say a big thank you 🙏 in advance to all those who are involved, from sponsors to suppliers, to staff and officials😀.England Athletics - Shani Palmer and Julie Pratt-BentermanChelmsford Sports and Athletics Centre - Nikki Wright, Dave Hewer and the teamOfficials - 22 highly qualified & dedicated officials to the Hurdles FestBEW Electrical Distributors - Dominic Groves and Holly BaconElectric Timing/Photo Finish - Simon WrightLED screens - Luke FinchPhysio - Jack AmosSports Masseur - Juan BorrageiroFirst Aid - True MedicsMC and Music - Andre Fernandez, supported by Edward GrovesPhotographer - Peter MilsomCafe2U Chelmsford - Iain and Jenny BallantyneThis team are there to ensure Sunday is a smooth and great experience for all the competing athletes, thus enabling them to focus on running fast 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️️ to qualifying times and PBs 🙂. #BLCF #englandspeed #chelmsfordsportandathleticscentre #bewelectricaldistributors #cafe2uChelmsford #petermilsomphotography ...

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🛎️🛎️ BLCF Hurdles Fest, supported by England Athletics - Sunday 31 May 2026🛎️🛎️⏰ Tick tock ⏰ Tick tock. This is the final countdown, entries close at 23h00 tonight💥No other words needed 🤐, we want you to race, so just ⏩️⏩️, and enter now ⬇️⬇️https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2026/GBR/csac-tn33/#BLCF #englandspeed #chelmsfordsportandathleticscentre #bewelectricaldistributors #cafe2uChelmsford ...

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💥⚡️ BLCF Hurdles Fest, supported by England Athletics - Sunday 31 May 2026 ⚡️💥Just a loud shout out📢, as a reminder, to all hurdlers who have yet to register for the Hurdles Fest, time is ticking ⏰ fast, as entries close ⛔️ tomorrow at 23h00. Don't delay any longer, register now on the link ⬇https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2026/GBR/csac-tn33/We can't wait to welcome you all to Chelmsford on the 31st 😆 #BLCF #englandspeed #chelmsfordsportandathleticscentre #bewelectricaldistributors #cafe2uChelmsford ...

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👏👏 BLCF Hurdles Fest, supported by England Athletics - Sunday 31 May 2026 👏👏1️⃣....2️⃣....3️⃣....placed athletes receive prizes in every age group and every distance. In the long hurdles' races, if there is more than 1 race, it will be the best 3 times overall.In the short hurdles, it is the top 3 places in the final seeded race of each age group.There are still some lanes available, but time is running out to enter, so don't 💤register nowhttps://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2026/GBR/csac-tn33/or you will miss out on this ideal opportunity to gain those qualifying times you need 😃 #BLCF #englandspeed #chelmsfordsportandathleticscentre #bewelectricaldistributors #cafe2uChelmsford ...

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⭐️⭐️ BLCF Hurdles Fest, supported by England Athletics ⭐️⭐📍 Chelmsford Sports and Athletics Centre📆 Sunday 31 May 2026⏰ Entries close Sunday 24 May 2026 at 23h00Speed 🏃‍♀️‍➡️🏃‍➡️ straight to the link below ⬇⬇ and enter now!https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2026/GBR/csac-tn33/ #BLCF #englandspeed #chelmsfordsportandathleticscentre #bewelectricaldistributors #cafe2uChelmsford ...

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🧑‍🎤 BLCF Hurdles Fest, supported by England Athletics - Sunday 31 May 2026 🧑‍🎤Continuing the enhancement of the BLCF Hurdles Fest, our MC for the last few years, Andre Fernandez, who brings his own knowledgeable brand of announcing, and will continue to commentate and interview athletes throughout the day, but you 'the athlete', and especially you 'the spectator', will also have LED screens (provided by Luke Finch, On Track Athletics Ltd) on the infield displaying heat lists, and results, to ensure you are always totally up to date with everything that is going on.Andre Fernandez @fernandezfly On Track Athletics Ltd @ontrackuk #BLCF #englandspeed # #bewelectricaldistributors #cafe2uChelmsford #chelmsfordsportandathleticscentre ...

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👀🧐 BLCF Hurdles Fest, supported by England Athletics - Sunday 31 May 2026 🧐👀Athletes you need to keep a sharp eye on entries with only 7 days to go until entries close ⛔.80m Hurdles U14 boys - only 5 spaces left80m Hurdles U16 women - sold out!100m Hurdles U18 women - only 3 spaces left100m Hurdles U20 women - only 4 spaces left110m Hurdles U18 Men - only 4 spaces leftRegister now ⬇⬇https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2026/GBR/csac-tn33/Remember, if you snooze 💤 you lose out 😭 on quality races to achieve qualifying times❗️ #BLCF #englandspeed #chelmsfordsportandathleticscentre #bewelectricaldistributors #cafe2uChelmsford ...

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☀️☀️ BLCF Hurdles Fest, supported by England Athletics - Sunday 31 May 2026 ☀️☀️These two smiling faces are our dynamic duo, Jack Amos and Mark Benterman, whose healing hands will once again be available to all competitors, free of charge, at the BLCF Hurdles Fest at Chelmsford.Jack is our Physiotherapist, and Mark our Sports Massage Therapist. Both have years of experience, and will be attending their 4th Hurdles Fest, so regulars to the event will already know them.This is your event hurdlers, and we at BLCF and England Athletics, just like to make you feel that you are all superstars and are treated accordingly 🤩🤩.Enter now ⬇⬇https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2026/GBR/csac-tn33/ #BLCF #englandspeed #hurdlesdevelopment #bewelectricaldistributors #cafe2uchelmsford ...

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🏃🏃‍♀️ BLCF Hurdles Fest, supported by England Athletics - Sunday 31 May 2026 💥📣With just over 12 days to go until entries close, we thought a gentle reminder was due to register now as we are quickly running out of lanes in the following events:80m Hurdles - U14 Boys80m Hurdles - U16 Women110m Hurdles - U18 Men100m Hurdles - U18 Women100m Hurdles - U20 Womenand once these are taken, these age group entries will be closed ⛔️. Also, a reminder that we are also happy 😀 to see Masters athletes enter if their current age group fits with races/heights we have on the program. All you need to do is enter as a senior athlete, and then email athleticeventscsac@chelmsford.gov.uk, explaining and you will then be placed in the correct race.Remember full details about the Hurdles Fest can be found via this link:https://www.brucelongdenfoundation.com/blcf-hurdles-fest/To enter directly just click on this link ⬇️⬇️https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2026/GBR/csac-tn33/ #BLCF #englandspeed #hurdlesdevelopment #bewelectricaldistributors #cafe2uchelmsford ...

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📣📣 BLCF Hurdles Fest, supported by England Athletics - Sunday 31 May 2026 📣📣Don't forget we are a UKa Level 2 Permit meeting and a World Athletics Rankings Competition 2026, so an ideal place to register those fast-qualifying times for the rest of the season!! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️Enter now on https://data.opentrack.run/x/2026/GBR/csac-tn33/ #BLCF #englandspeed #hurdlesdevelopment #bewelectricaldistributors #cafe2uchelmsford ...

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💥💥 BLCF Hurdles Fest, supported by England Athletics - Sunday 31 May 2026 💥💥Lanes are filling up fast for the BLCF Hurdles Fest, especially those in the following races:80m hurdles 16 women100m hurdles U18 women100m hurdles U20 womenso, make sure you get your entry in now!! Once the final spaces have gone, we will not be opening up any more lanes, so sprint down to the entry link below now ⬇️⬇️https://data.opentrack.run/x/2026/GBR/csac-tn33/ #BLCF #englandspeed #bewelectricaldistributors #cafe2uchelmsford #hurdlesdevelopment ...

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☕️☕️ BLCF Hurdles Fest - Sunday 31 May 2026 ☕️☕️We are delighted that Cafe2U Chelmsford will once again be at the BLCF Hurdles Fest on Sunday 31 May at Chelmsford. They will have available a full selection of hot and cold drinks, hot and cold snacks, energy bars etc. ☕️🥧🍫🥪We, for sure, will be trying out their excellent range of coffees, and snacks ☕️🥪Full details about the Hurdles Fest are available via this link:https://www.brucelongdenfoundation.com/blcf-hurdles-fest/You can also enter directly via this link:https://data.opentrack.run/x/2026/GBR/csac-tn33/We are looking forward to seeing you all there 😃#BLCF #englandspeed #cafe2uchelmsford #hurdlesdevelopment ...

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💥🏃 BLCF Hurdles Fest, supported by England Athletics - Sunday 31 May 2026 🏃💥May has arrived and in 29 days' it will be time for the 2026 edition of the BLCF Hurdles Fest, supported by England Athletics, at Chelmsford Sports and Athletics Centre.Spaces are filling up fast in some of the age groups, so we have in fact opened up further spaces to accommodate the demand in the U16s short hurdles so if it was full when you tried, please try again, as we don't want to disappoint you!Enter now on:https://data.opentrack.run/x/2026/GBR/csac-tn33/Spread the word to your fellow athletes, this is the place to be if you are a hurdler, short or long, we cater for you all 😄💪#BLCF #englandspeed #bewelectricaldistributors #hurdlesdevelopment ...

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💥💥 BLCF Hurdles Fest - Sunday 31 May 2026 💥💥BLCF is absolutely delighted to once again thank BEW Electrical Distributors Ltd in Chelmsford for their continued and enhanced support of the BLCF Hurdles Fest. This year their support continues to cover the electric timing costs, and the introduction of LED screens for race information and results. Taking the event another hurdle stride forward 💪😂!To enter for this hurdles only meeting, click on the link below:https://data.opentrack.run/x/2026/GBR/csac-tn33/ #BLCF #englandspeed #bewelectricaldistributors #cafe2uchelmsford #hurdlesdevelopment ...

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⭐⭐ BLCF Hurdles Fest, supported by England Athletics - Sunday 31 May 2026 ⭐⭐With only 36 days to go to until entries close (24 May) for the 2026 BLCF Hurdles Fest at Chelmsford Sports and Athletics Centre, make sure you get your entry in now, as some age groups are almost full 😁, and we don't want any hurdles athletes to be disappointed!Enter now via the link below:https://data.opentrack.run/x/2026/GBR/csac-tn33/#BLCF #englandspeed #hurdlesdevelopment #bewelectricaldistributors #cafe2uchelmsford ...

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🏃🏃 BLCF Hurdles Training Days - Sunday 29 March 2026 🏃🏃Just a final reminder that today is the last day to register for tomorrow's Hurdles Training Days.Lee Valley Athletics Centre - 10;30 to 14:00 - 300m/400m Hurdles Training. Register here:https://bookings.better.org.uk/location/lee-valley-athletics-centre/hurdles/2026-03-29/by-timeExeter Arena - 10:00 to 12:00 - Sprint Hurdles and Sprints Training. Register here:https://bit.ly/4kdQtmxHave a great weekend doing what you all love, hurdling 😁💪🏃 #BLCF #englandspeed #leevalleyathleticscentre #hurdlesdevelopment ...

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💥💥 BLCF 300m/400m Hurdles Training Day - Sunday 29 March 2026 💥💥Registration is now open for the long hurdles Training Day on Sunday from 10:30 to 14:00 at Lee Valley Athletics Centre, so just click on the link below ⬇https://bookings.better.org.uk/location/lee-valley-athletics-centre/hurdles/2026-03-29/by-timeDon't miss out on the last opportunity to make sure your hurdling skills are ready for running fast times when the outdoor season starts 💪🏃 under the watchful eyes of lead coach, Brian Hopkins and Jess Tappin 😁 #BLCF #leevalleyathleticscentre #hurdlesdevelopment ...

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💪💪 BLCF 300m/400m Hurdles Training Day - Sunday 29 March 2026 💪💪As the outdoor season approaches, make sure you are strong and ready by attending the final long hurdles training day at Lee Valley Athletics Centre on Sunday 29 March from 10:30 to 14:00. Join our lead coach, Brian Hopkins, who will once again be joined by Jess Tappin. Make a note to register on Tuesday 24 March when the link will be available. We will, of course, remind you as well 😂 #BLCF #leevalleyathleticscentre #hurdlesdevelopment ...

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🏃🏃 BLCF Sprints & Sprint Hurdles Technical Camp, in conjunction with England Athletics 🏃🏃A call out to all sprinters and sprint hurdlers in the South West, don't forget the Technical Camp on Sunday 29 March at Exeter Arena from 10:00 to 12:00, register now on the link below ⬇https://bit.ly/4kdQtmx #BLCF #englandspeed #hurdles ...

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💥⭐ BLCF Hurdles Fest - Sunday 31 May 2026 - Chelmsford ⭐💥With 11 weeks to go, we thought it time for a friendly reminder about the BLCF Hurdles Fest, supported by England Athletics, on Sunday 31 May at Chelmsford Sports & Athletics Centre.Entries are open, so you can register now and then focus on your training and early season competitions before 31 May 😃.Click on this link to register now: https://data.opentrack.run/x/2026/GBR/csac-tn33/ #BLCF #englandspeed #chelmsfordsportsandathleticscentre #hurdles #bewelectrical ...

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☀️BLCF 300m/400m Hurdles Training Day - Sunday 15 March 2026 ☀️There is still time to register for the upcoming long hurdles Training Day at Lee Valley Athletics Centre this Sunday, 15 March, from 10:30 to 14:00.Just click on this link to make your booking now:https://bookings.better.org.uk/location/lee-valley-athletics-centre/hurdles/2026-03-15/by-time #BLCF #leevalleyathleticscentre #hurdlesdevelopment ...

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⭐️⭐️ BLCF Sprint Hurdles Training Camp, in conjunction with England Athletics ⭐️⭐️With less than 48 hours to go, there are still a few places left on the Sprint Hurdles Training Camp being held at Sheffield Arena on Saturday 14 March from 13:30 to 14:30, so why not register now and enjoy good indoor training conditions to polish your hurdling skills further before the outdoor season gets underway 🏃💪. Register via the link below ⬇https://www.athleticshub.co.uk/course-list/eng?what=Sprint%20Hurdles%20Technical%20Camps #BLCF #hurdlesdevelopment #englandspeed ...

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💥💪 BLCF Sprint Hurdles Training Camp, in conjunction with England Athletics - Saturday 14 March - Sheffield Arena 💪💥There are still a few places available for the Sprint Hurdles Training Camp at Sheffield Arena on Saturday 14 March from 13:30 to 15:30, under the able guidance of lead coach, Paul Gripton, so register now via the link below ⬇https://www.athleticshub.co.uk/course-list/eng?what=Sprint%20Hurdles%20Technical%20CampsRemember only athletes need register and pay, all personal coaches attend free of charge 😃.Don't miss out on fine tuning those sprint hurdling skills before the outdoor season begins 🏃😁.#BLCF #englandspeed #hurdlesdevelopment ...

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🛎🛎 BLCF 300m/400m Hurdles Training Day - Lee Valley 🛎🛎Remember registration is now open for the 300m/400m Hurdles Training Day at Lee Valley this Sunday, 15 March (10:30 to 14:00), so click on the link below and ensure you don't miss out.https://bookings.better.org.uk/location/lee-valley-athletics-centre/hurdles/2026-03-15/by-timeJoin our lead coach, Brian Hopkins, and the other athletes to make sure you are ready for the new age group changes on 1 April, as well as final preparations for your first races of the 2026 outdoor season 💪🏃#BLCF #hurdlesdevelopment #leevalleyathleticscentre ...

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🏃💪💥 BLCF Hurdles Fest - Sunday 31 May 2026 - Chelmsford 💥💪🏃Entries are now open for the 2026 edition of the BLCF Hurdles Fest, supported by England Athletics, at Chelmsford Sports and Athletics Centre on Sunday 31 May 😁Remember this is a meeting just for you, the hurdles athletes (and of course coaches, family and friends 😂), so make sure you register now, via the link below:https://data.opentrack.run/x/2026/GBR/csac-tn33/Full details about the Hurdles Fest can be found on our website:https://www.brucelongdenfoundation.com/blcf-hurdles-fest/#BLCF #englandspeed #chelmsfordsportsandathleticscentre #bewelectrical ...

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💥💪BLCF 300m/400m Hurdles Training Days - Lee Valley 💪💥Just a further reminder that the last two long hurdles training days left this winter are:Sunday 15 March (booking from Tuesday 10 March)Sunday 29 March (booking from Tuesday 24 March)From 10:30 until 14:00 at Lee Valley Athletics Centre. They cost remains 15.00 for athletes, and personal coaches are welcome to attend free of charge.As the outdoor season draws ever closer, make sure you make the most of these excellent opportunities.#BLCF #leevalleyathleticscentre #hurdlesdevelopment ...

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⚡ BLCF Sprint Hurdles Training Camps, in conjunction with England Athletics ⚡Don't forget there are two more Sprint Hurdles Training Camps scheduled this month, before the outdoor season gets underway, so make sure you sign up and get ready for the new age groups and heights!!Saturday 14 March from 13:30 to 15:30 - Sheffield Arena - click on the link below to register now!https://www.athleticshub.co.uk/course-list/eng?what=Sprint%20Hurdles%20Technical%20CampsSunday 29 March from 10:00 to 12:00 - Exeter Arena - This is a Sprints and Sprint Hurdles Training Camp. Click on this link to register for this one:https://www.athleticshub.co.uk/course-list/eng?what=Sprint%20Hurdles%20Technical%20Camps#BLCF #englandspeed #hurdlesdevelopment ...

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⚡ BLCF Sprint Hurdles Training Camps, in conjunction with England Athletics ⚡Another reminder 😂This time about the additional Sprint Hurdles Training Camps in March.Saturday 14 March - 13:30 to 15:30 - Sheffield ArenaSunday 29 March - 10:00 to 12:00 - Exeter Arena (this is also a Sprints Training Camp as well)Book now via the link below, so as not to miss out:https://www.athleticshub.co.uk/course-list/eng?what=Sprint%20Hurdles%20Technical%20Camps#BLCF #englandspeed #hurdlesdevelopment ...

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💥💪 BLCF 300m/400m Hurdles Training Days - Lee Valley 💪💥Just a reminder that there are two long hurdles training days left this winter:Sunday 15 March (booking from Tuesday 10 March)Sunday 29 March (booking from Tuesday 24 March)They run from 10:30 until 14:00 at Lee Valley Athletics Centre. They cost remains 15.00 for athletes, and personal coaches are welcome to attend free of charge.Use these to fine tune your hurdling before the outdoor season gets underway.#BLCF #hurdlesdevelopment #leevalleyathleticscentre ...

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💥⚡ BLCF Sprint Hurdles Training Camps, in conjunction with England Athletics ⚡💥BLCF is delighted to announce another additional Sprint Hurdles Training Camp, in conjunction with England Athletics, on Saturday 14 March at Sheffield Arena, from 13:30 to 15:30 to give athletes, and their coaches an additional chance to fine tune their hurdling, taking into account the new age groups for 1 April 2026.Don't miss this great opportunity, by clicking on the link below now:https://www.athleticshub.co.uk/course-list/eng?what=Sprint%20Hurdles%20Technical%20CampsAlso, a reminder of the Sprints and Sprints Hurdles Training Camp at Exeter on Sunday 29 March from 10:00 to 12:00, spaces are still available so book now, and make sure you are ready for the outdoor season.Happy Hurdling!!!#BLCF #englandspeed #hurdlesdevelopment ...

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⚡ BLCF and England Athletics - Sprints & Hurdles Training Camp - Sunday 29 March - Exeter ⚡BLCF and England Athletics are delighted to announce an additional Training Camp to be held on Sunday 29 March at Exeter Harriers track, from 10:00 to 12:00. This is an ideal time to fine tune your sprinting and hurdling skills prior to the outdoor season.Book your place now by heading to the link below ⬇️https://athleticshub.co.uk/course-list/eng/…As always coaches can attend free of charge and are encouraged to attend.#BLCF #englandspeed #hurdlesdevelopment ...

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⚡💥 BLCF 300m/400m Hurdles Training Day - Sunday 8 February 💥⚡Just a quick reminder to register for this Sunday's 300m400m Hurdles Training Day at Lee Valley, from 10:30 to 14:00. Click on the link ⬇https://bookings.better.org.uk/location/lee-valley-athletics-centre/hurdles/2026-02-08/by-timeRemember all coaches can attend free of charge!#BLCF #hurdlesdevelopment #leevalleyathleticscentre ...

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💥 BLCF Hurdles Fest - Sunday 31 May 2026 - Chelmsford 💥We are delighted to announce that entries are now open for the 2026 edition of the BLCF Hurdles Fest, supported by England Athletics, at Chelmsford Sports and Athletics Centre on Sunday 31 May 2026.Click on the link below ⬇️ to enter now:https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2026/GBR/csac-tn33/#BLCF #englandspeed #chelmsfordsportsandathleticscentre #BEWElectrical ...

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🛎BLCF 300m/400m Hurdles Training Day - Sunday 8 February - Lee Valley 🛎Registration is now open for the next 300m/400m Hurdles Training Day this coming Sunday, 8 February from 10h30 to 14h00, so just click on the link below to join:https://bookings.better.org.uk/location/lee-valley-athletics-centre/athleticsgrpOur lead coach, Brian Hopkins, will once again be joined by Jess Tappin. So, don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your hurdling skills 😀🏃💪And remember all coaches can attend free of charge!#BLCF #leevalleyathleticscentre #hurdlesdevelopment ...

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💥💥 BLCF training days and Hurdles Fest date - 2026 💥💥Make sure you have the following dates in your diaries:Sunday 8 February - 300m/400m Hurdles Training Day at Lee Valley (registration opens 3 February)Sunday 15 March - 300m/400m Hurdles Training Day at Lee Valley (registration opens 10 March)Sunday 29 March - 300m/400m Hurdles Training Day at Lee Valley (registration opens 24 March)Sunday 31 May - BLCF Hurdles Fest, supported by England Athletics, at Chelmsford (entries will open in February, date to be confirmed)We are also in discussion with regard to some extra hurdle training days before the outdoor season starts, so make sure you follow us to ensure you don't miss out on any information.#BLCF #englandspeed #leevalleyathleticscentre #chelmsfordsportsandathleticscentre ...

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🛎️🛎️ BLCF 300m/400m Hurdles Training Day - Sunday 4 January 2026 🛎️🛎️Ring in the New Year, by registering now for the first long hurdles training day at Lee Valley this coming Sunday, 4 January, from 10h30 until 14h00. Go to the link below and start 2026 how you mean to go on!!!!https://bookings.better.org.uk/location/lee-valley-athletics-centre/hurdles/2026-01-04/by-time#BLCF #leevalleyathleticscentre #hurdlesdevelopment ...

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💥📣 BLCF 300m/400m Hurdles Training Day - Lee Valley Athletics Centre 📣💥Just a reminder for your diary, if it's not already noted, the next 300m/400m Hurdles Training Day is on Sunday 21 December, so 2 weeks today. This is the last one for 2025, so don't miss out.Brian Hopkins, our lead coach, will be joined again by the very popular Marli Jessop. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from one of the UKs top sprint hurdlers and also have the chance to chat to her about her own training and competition preparations.Registration will open on Tuesday 16 December, via this link:https://bookings.better.org.uk/location/lee-valley-athletics-centre/athleticsgrp#BLCF #leevalleyathleticscentre #hurdlesdevelopment ...

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