A very busy weekend for our Endurance Athletes started with the National Road Relay Championships which were held at Sutton Park – Birmingham, the club had teams in the U/15 Boys and U/17 Men along with our Senior Mens team. These Championships attract the best in the country and 2017 was no different. Our U/15…
The first of the winter Harrier League races took place at Wrekenton on saturday 31st September, the weather was kind and with very little rain of late it was very firm for most of the course which was ideal conditions for the start of the season. The Racing started off with the U/11’s Girls &…
Congratulations to Paula and Chris Burrows on the birth of their son ‘Finn’, 8lbs 10oz on 27th September, we wish them well.
Stephen Miller was the Inspirational Speaker at the recent North East England Athletics Regional Awards ceremony at Lumley Castle. He started the evening off in fine style with a brilliant talk on how volunteers had helped him on his athletics journey from “skinny lad to 6 time Paralymian” The club were successful with 1 winner…
Athletics North East will be running their next camp from 24th October – 26th October 2017 from 10.00 – 15.00 at Gateshead College Academy for Sport for children aged 8 years and over. Further details, costs and contacts can be found on the leaflet October 2017 Athletics Camp The camp will have a Spooky Halloween…
Emily Stewart had a great day at the CP National Finals in Nottingham. A Gold in the T38 100m, 200m and Shot Putt and a Bronze in the long jump completed a long and successful season. Congratulations to Emily and her coaches.
Dates for the Cross Country Fixtures have been added to the calendar. If you want to compete for the club please let the team managers know as soon as possible.
There are a number of coach development courses on over the Autumn and Winter – summary below. Full details are on the England Athletics website: 7th October – Youth Development – how to make the most of Athletics 365 – Gateshead Stadium 14th October – Regional coach and athlete workshop – Throws – Gateshead Stadium…
Congratulations to the athletes who competed in the Pentathlon at Jarrow on Saturday. Anthony Dawson – V35 Bronze medallist and he also picked up his Gold medal for V35 Throws NEMAA GP series. Oliver Douglas won the U13 Boys championship and came 2nd in the Open competition after a great 800m final run. Joshua Hickson…
Great results from the u15 & u17 boys at the Northern Road Relays. U15 team of David Race, Harry Morris & Ethan McGlen claim runners up spot & weren’t far off wining. Fantastic running. U17 team of Charlie McMillan, James Morris & Alex Armstrong ran a great race to claim 15th spot , and with the…