English Schools Championships and inter Counties Championships Over the last 2 weekends several of our young athletes have represented their counties in the English Schools Cross Country Championships and also North East Counties in the Inter Counties Championships. Despite a few call offs due to injury and illness, there were many fine performances including Iness…

Gateshead Harriers were nominated for 2 awards last night at Ramside Hall.  Club of the Year and Disability Coach of the Year for Richard Kaufman.   Whilst not winning either category the club received a special mention and it is great to be recognised across all sports at such a high profile event.

As usual it was a busy weekend for Gateshead Harrier athletes.   Philippa Ellis took the Gold Medal at the North East Indoor Pentathlon and despite a recent injury was also runner up in the Open Competition. Meanwhile out in the cold in Alnwick the rescheduled Harrier League produced some good performances.  I am sure the…

Great competition in Dubai Stephen Miller threw 30m11 to win Gold. Never thrown over 30m before in Dubai IPC GP season opener. Strong field with 12 athletes. He was 11th to throw so had to sit out in the field for about 1 and a half hours before he threw. Great start to the Season. I…