International high jumper David Smith talks here about staying sharp and motivated during a demanding year, and shares candid responses along with insightful hints and tips. David joined Giffnock North as an U11, where his natural bounciness led one coach to…
Written originally with junior endurance athletes in mind, and including contributions from fellow coaches and young athletes, the alphabet has something for everyone. Enjoy! EXCITING NEW FEATURE! Yes, the much-anticipated A to Z of Handy Hints to Help You Get Through…
When The Going Gets Tough: Coping with The Year of Covid Nikki Manson Scottish Record Holder at High Jump ( Indoor ) takes time to describe her experience these last months under Covid Every top athlete’s life is full of ups…
2020 ? The season that never was ! Even though the athletics calendar was cut short in March due to the pandemic, 10 Giffnock North athletes still manged to claim 14 National titles.Congratulations to the following athletes who will receive Certificates…
As many of you will know, in June of 2019, Giffnock North and Great Britain athlete, Luke Traynor, was given a two-year suspension and banned from all competition following a positive test for a recreational drug during a routine out of…
Giffnock North Festival of Running 2021 It is with great regret, that due to the on-going COVID restrictions, the Board of GNAC has to announce that the Festival Of Running including the Rouken Glen 10k, will not be taking place again this…
To all coaches, athletes and parents Following this afternoon’s announcement by the First Minister, the instruction from midnight tonight is ‘stay at home’ and only travel for essential purposes eg work, food shopping, care giving etc. This is being made a legal requirement…
The Board of Giffnock North AC would like to take this opportunity to wish all our athletes, coaches, parents, supporters and all our Committee members best wishes for Christmas and for 2021. This year has been the most difficult year for…
Photos from Junior Sunday Park Training Session 20th December Virtual Challenge 2 Giffnock North roundup “Faster, higher, stronger,” goes the Olympic motto. To that maybe let’s add, “Smarter” – technology is helping athletes to compete against each other over the same…
Introduction by Dudley Walker When she toed the starting line in the Kelvin Hall on the 13th of December 2009 who'd have thought Erin would be where she is today. Her club debut was at an indoor league match in a 600m…