This is what happened at the 2009 Wing Athletics. Squadrons from all over Thames Valley Wing turn up with 5 to 10 cadets depending on which events they are doing; 6 cadets represented 2410 squadron. If you win a silver or gold you then have the opportunity to represent the Wing at the Regional Athletics later in the year.

2410 took part in events such as discus, shot put, javelin, 100 metres and the 200 metres. When you compete in the events everyone cheers, it doesn’t matter if you come first, second, third or even last they will keep cheering! The atmosphere changes throughout the day, to start with it was quite and dull but as the day progresses everyone relaxes so it becomes a very lively place to be.

At the end of the day 2410 came away with:

1 Silver

3 Bronze

This is an excellent achievement, not just for the cadets who won them, but also for the squadron because we hadn’t competed since 2007.