Happy Birthday this week to Gregory Dunson, Dylan Evans, Bobbi Harrison, Malika Hislop-Ellis, Jessica Hunter, Jacob Lange, Theo Michail, Gilad Nachshen, Jacob Nustedt, Joseph O’Hara, Nonso Okolo, Estafania Palanca, Nick Percy, Joseph Rodriguez, Ross Sambrook, Nick Smith and Samuel Wiggins
THE FOLLOWING SBH DOCUMENTS/INFORMATION CAN EITHER BE VIEWED, DOWNLOADED OR PRINTED
SBH 2019-2020 Winter Fixture Card Front Sheet and Fixtures Issued 18-Aug-19 – http://sbharriers.co.uk/fixtures-results/fixture-cards/
SBH 2019-2020 Information Sheet Issued 18-Aug-19 – http://sbharriers.co.uk/fixtures-results/fixture-information/
SBH 2019-2020 Combined Winter Points Tables Updated 30-11-19 With Metropolitan League Results –
Cross Country Team Managers Details – http://sbharriers.co.uk/athletics/cross-country/team-managers/
Road Running Team Managers Details – http://sbharriers.co.uk/athletics/road-running/team-managers/
Lee Valley Indoor Fixtures – Some Of The Fixtures Has Information Highlighted In Red, Which Indicates I Am Awaiting The Organisers Confirmation. The 24-11-19 Version Includes The Cancellation Of The Enfield & Haringey Fixture On 5 January – W Lee Valley Indoor Fixtures 2019-2020 Updated 24-11-19
Windsor, Slough, Eton And Hounslow Indoor Fixtures – Details And How To Enter Yourselves Can Be Found Here – X Windsor, Slough, Eton & Hounslow Indoor Fixtures December To March 2020
England, Scotland And England Athletics Indoor Fixtures – Details And How To Enter Yourselves Can Be Found Here – Y England, Scotland & England Athletics Indoor Fixtures January To March 2020
INDOOR FIXTURES – A list of fixtures that have a closing date during November and December, can be found below following the Parkrun section.
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION OF INTEREST CAN BE FOUND ON THE SBH HOME PAGE BY USING THIS LINK, THEN SELECT THE LEFT OR RIGHT ARROW – http://sbharriers.co.uk/
Allianz Park Membership, which gives SBH members 10% discount on entry to the Allianz Park stadium – Membership details and Form can be either printed or downloaded
Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers Club Hoody, information on how to purchase one, please go to the bottom of this Newsletter
SBH MIDWEEK JUMPS CLUB AT ALLIANZ PARK – The current arrangements until further notice are that Pole Vault training is on Monday’s and Wednesday’s from 18.30pm to 21.00pm. High Jump training is on Wednesday’s from 18.45pm to 21.00pm.
Please contact the session administrator CLYDE GORDON clydeg67@hotmail.co.uk in advance and let him know if you are planning to attend.
POLE VAULTERS REQUIRED FOR 2020 – To all athletes young & old – Are you aware of the SBH Pole Vault sessions held in the indoor track, at Allianz Park on Monday & Wednesday evenings from 6.30pm. We have room to coach more of you, why not come along and watch a session and then get involved.
We were unable to fill our full quota of athletes in the Pole Vault, in the Eastern Young Athletes League in both 2018 and 2019 – so why not give it a try NOW.
Contact CLYDE GORDON at clydeg67@hotmail.co.uk for more details.
STEEPLECHASE TRAINING AT ALLIANZ PARK – Currently suspended whilst Allianz Park is going through transition for Rugby.
ALLIANZ PARK UPCOMING CHRISTMAS CLOSURE DATES – From 22 December until 1 January Allianz Park will be closed, on 26 December will be open for Boxing Day run. Allianz Park will re-open on 2 January.
RECENT NEW MEMBERS – We wish you a very warm welcome, and a happy, healthy and successful time with Shaftesbury to ENA AKPATA, DENIS BABNIC, MANON BAINES, ERIN GIBLIN, GABRIELLA GREGORIOU, BEN JACKSON, GABRIEL LAMB, KIERON LEE, EUAN PHILLIPS and JACK REDFORD
NEW CLUB RECORD– Congratulations to ROSALIND ZEFFERTT who broke her own V55 Pole Vault record at Lee Valley on 1 December, with (2.20m) adding 10cm to her previous record.
CHRISTMAS DEADLINE – If you want to receive a customised Club Hoodie in red before Christmas, the order must be placed by Monday 9 December.
Please contact Geoff Morphitis either by phone on 07976 994302 or by email to geoffrey.morphitis@capeandd.com with details of the member’s full name as required on the Hoodie and the chest size. If you live close to Allianz Park please call in to the clubhouse between 18.00 and 20.00 for the member to try on a sample. The cost is £35 + £4 p&p and can be paid online to;
ACCOUNT NAME : SHAFTESBURY BARNET HARRIERS, BANK : HSBC, ACCOUNT NUMBER : 41308378, SORT CODE : 400426
BOXING DAY BONANZA RUN – Update, the issuing of numbers, refreshments and prize giving will take place in the Indoor Track area, with the race starting at 11.00am.
Any Donations to the raffle will be most welcome.
START FITNESS METROPOLITAN LEAGUE – Coming up on Saturday 7 December is the third fixture of five which takes place at the Hillingdon Sports Centre, Hillingdon House Farm, Park Road, Uxbridge (Satnav UB8 1ES). For full details see Upcoming Fixtures below. This is the Map of the Course for each race.
Uxbridge Met League maps
This is also the third fixture that counts in the Winter Cross Country Points series, Also the following Club Champions will be decided for the following age-groups, Under 20 Men, 5 Miles Senior Men and Masters 40+ Men.
Current Consecutive Races – PHILIP CUNNINGHAM V50 & V55 (17), JOSEPH HEATHER U15 & U17 (11), JOANNE MIRANDA U15 & U17 (7), JUDE MIRANDA U17 (7), PHOEBE MUSIC U11 & U13 (7), POSIE SHAW U11 (7), ARTHUR PHILLIPS U11 (5), JONATHAN BOARDMAN U17 (4), LUCY JOHNSON U11 & U13 (4), NADIA POTTER U17 (4), LEO RONCARATI U15 (4), THEO BODEN U15 (3), PHILLIP CROUT (3), SAMUEL GREENSTEIN U15 (3), ZICO JONES U13 (3), DYLAN MICHEL U15 & U17 (3), NATASHA TANNER U15 & U17 (3), THOMAS BUTLER U23 (2), THOMAS CADWALLADER (2), SIENNA CORBYN (2), MARK COTTLE (2), ASHWIN FOWKES-GAJAN (2), REBEKAH GARDINER (2), DYLAN HAMMOND U17 (2), BEN KELLY U20 (2), JAMES MUNYAMBU U17 (2), SCARLETT KENT U20 (2), EVIE REDPATH U13 (2), JAMES SARNER (2), GIANLEO STUBBS U13 (2), AUSTIN WARD U13 (2), EDDIE WAXMAN U11 (2)
I have been asked to remind you that your race number must be kept by yourselves, and is to be used for all 5 fixtures.
128TH SBH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – Took place last Tuesday in the Fez Bar at Allianz Park. The AGM commenced just after 7.30pm to a packed room of approximately 120 members and parents. A copy of the Agenda, Minutes of 2018 AGM, Annual Report and Accounts for the year ending September 2019 are attached following this report.
Chairman TONY SUNDERLAND opened the meeting by welcoming all those present, then proceeded with the Agenda.
Apologies for absence – GEOFF MORPHITIS read a list of those received.
Minutes of the AGM held on 27 November 2018 – There were no comments, the minutes were proposed and seconded.
Matters Arising – There were none.
Annual Report for the year ended 30 September 2019 – General Secretary PHILIP CUNNINGHAM gave a brief update on yet another successful year for the club. He finished by thanking our Officials and Volunteers plus the Parents for their dedication throughout the year. The report was proposed and seconded.
Accounts and the Treasurers Report for the year ended 30 September 2019 – Treasurer GEOFF MORPHITIS gave a detailed report on our expenditure and outgoings for the year, overall we have a reasonably healthy bank balance. The accounts were proposed and seconded.
Election of Officers – Commenced with the announcement that TONY SUNDERLAND has retired from the role of Chairman, JOHN KELLY was introduced as the new Chairman. On behalf of the Club and Myself, we thank him for his outstanding contribution he has made over the many years. TONY’S athletic achievements are too numerous to mention, but in 1955 he won the inaugural Shaftesbury Boys open race, also was the Boys cross country champion. In 1962 was the recipient of the Sparta Trophy for Male Athlete of the Year.
The list of Club officers were presented en-bloc, there were no comments, the list was then proposed and seconded. GEOFF MORPHITIS pointed out there were 3 positions vacant on the Council, the Council meet 4 times a year in which they discuss and agree all aspects of club policy, the meetings are on a Monday from 7.00pm to 9.00pm. We had two volunteers from the floor, BOB RONCARATI and GERALD ALTERMAN and we thank them for joining the team, if anyone else wishes to volunteer for the remaining position please contact GEOFF MORPHITIS.
Election of Vice Presidents – There were no comments, the list was proposed and seconded.
Election of Life Members – No new Life Members proposed.
Proposals – There were no proposals submitted for consideration at the AGM.
Update on Proposals for Development of Allianz Park – Prior to this DAVE BEDFORD gave a moving eulogy on the passing of KEITH MOYSE. KEITH was the team manager responsible for Shaftesbury successes in the Young Athletes League and Finals, as well as for the teams for the European Junior Clubs Cup. In the Young Athletes League we narrowly missed reaching the final in 1977, but in 1978 we did so, to finish fourth of the eight clubs. We have been in the final every year since then, a record no other club can equal. In 1979 and 1980 we were runners-up to Birchfield Harriers. Then in 1981 we achieved the first of our successes, to be repeated in 83, 84, 85, 87 and 88 – six times in all. In 1989 we were second to Blackheath Harriers, losing by 424 points to 430 after a tremendous meeting.
The European Junior Clubs Cup is a major international competition in which Shaftesbury have competed regularly since 1982. In that year we were invited to represent Great Britain on the basis of our success in the Young Athletes Final.
The competition is for Juniors, each country entering its top Junior club, and in the case of some countries this may be the national team. Between twelve and sixteen countries have been represented.
The meeting was held in Liege, Belgium for a number of years, where it all started. At our first appearance in 1982, we were second to Birchfield Harriers, who were there as holders of the title. In 1984 we were again second. In 1985 Shaftesbury we were winners, beating the national team of Greece into second place.
In 1986 it was the turn of Britain to stage the meeting, and Shaftesbury organised it at Copthall. It was put on fully up to international standards, with all the national anthems and flags of the competing countries. The reception that followed was at Wembley Stadium. On this occasion Switzerland were the winners, West Germany second and Shaftesbury third.
In 1987 the venue was Amsterdam, where Shaftesbury were fifth. In 1988 it was held at Krefeld, West Germany, with Shaftesbury second. And in 1989 it was hosted by Aix-Les-Bains, in France, and after a splendid match Shaftesbury were beaten by just four points by the Hungarian national team. In 1990 Shaftesbury hosted the meeting which was held at Barnet Copthall Stadium.
A moment of silence was held, and DAVID is attending his funeral on the Isle of Wight.
DAVID then gave an update on the proposed development of Allianz Park – Currently Saracens have a legal commitment to provide SBH and Barnet Schools access to the track and facilities from the beginning of May to end of August/September, to allow the hosting various track & field fixtures. From October to April (Winter rugby mode) we have access to the track (albeit limited at times) for training nights.
In 2020 the rugby season has been extended to the end of June, meaning the period for promoting our track and field meetings is limited to just July and August.
This year various meetings have taken place between SBH, Saracens and the London Borough of Barnet. The main objective was how the Saracens commitment to athletics for 2021 was going to be met. The plan is to provide a new stadium consisting of a 8-lane track, seating for 1,000, floodlights, Shaftesbury clubhouse and associated facilities such as catering and storage. This will be located in the field on the left hand side of Greenlands Lane as you enter Copthall from the Great North Way entrance. To achieve this timetable, the proposals which have been agreed by Barnet Council, will have to be agreed by the Mayor of London and the GLA by the end of 2019.
Following the meeting was the presentation of the awards for the 2018-2019 road and cross country season, and the 2019 track and field.
This being my last AGM as President, it was so enjoyable to meet and present the trophies to all the winners. And to meet in person all those athletes, coaches etc,to which I write about in the SBH weekly newsletter. I would like to thank FIONA GROOM for the work done in organising the return, the ordering and engraving the existing and new trophies, also KENNY GROOM for taking the photographs which will be available soon.
The presentation finished at 9.40pm.
Finally, a hat was left behind on a seat, please contact GEOFF MORPHITIS.
Attached are the following documents: –
Agenda for the 26 November 2019 AGM – Agenda For SBH AGM On 26-11-19 Final Issue
Minutes of the 27 November 2018 AGM – SBH AGM Minutes 27 November 2018
Annual Report for the year ended 30 September 2019 – SBH Annual Report 2018-2019 Final Issue
Accounts for the year ended 30 September 2019 – SBH Income & Expenditure Accounts 2019 Sheet 1 SBH Income & Expenditure Accounts 2019 Sheet 2
Best Performance Awards 2019 – SBH Best Performance Awards 2019 Updated 06-11-19
ALAN WELLER President
SPARTA TROPHY – It was in July 1950 when Denmark’s leading club, Sparta A.C. of Copenhagen, came to London as our guests. In a match at Parliament Hill we won both the Senior and Junior matches by a narrow margin, and we entertained some splendid sportsman. We were presented with what was soon to be called the SPARTA TROPHY, the trophy has recently undergone minor repairs, and as you can see the photograph shows what an outstanding trophy it is.
A replica of the two Norseman on top of a column in the Town Hall Square in Copenhagen. Each is blowing a lure, a great curved trumpet. Whether they are calling their kinsman to battle, or blowing a victory salute, doesn’t matter: for us they are sounding a fanfare as a tribute to our “Athlete of the Year” to whom the trophy is awarded annually.
The visit was returned in August 1951 when a party of forty from Shaftesbury went to Denmark. Sparta A.C. turned out in force and beat us in the country’s national stadium, though our Juniors were successful. There was also a match with the Attila Club of Nykobing on the island of Falster.
A few years later friendships were renewed, for in 1956 a party of Juniors and Youths travelled to Denmark to meet Sparta again, and there was also a match against Ben Hur (no chariots were used), another Copenhagen club. There were plenty of sightseeing, including a visit to Carlsberg brewery and a trip to Sweden.
There was a return visit the following year with a match at Maccabi Stadium, Hendon, and some forty Danes being welcomed into the homes of our members.
On a subsequent IAAF trip DAVE BEDFORD contacted Sparta AC and told them that we still valued the trophy they presented us. Their clubhouse is still part of same stadium.
During the time the trophy was in DAVE’S possession as the winner, it was damaged and repairs were carried out, sometime later we added the presentation case.
The Sparta Trophy is presented to the Male Athlete of the Year, these are the recipients since 1950 – SBH Male Athlete Of The Year 1950 – 2019
JERSEY WINTER THROWING SERIES – Took place at St Clement on 3 December.
Javelin 600m – LUCY WOODWARD U20 2nd (PB 28.80m)
Javelin 800m – EVAN CAMPBELL U20 1st (43.10m)
LEE VALLEY DECEMBER INDOOR OPEN MEETING – Took place at Lee Valley on 1 December.
With the first Indoor meeting taking place at Lee Valley, there were personal best performances from ZICO JONES (60m and 300m), OLIVER LAURENS (60m), OLIVIA DA CRUZ (60m), MITTIO MOHAMMADIAN (600m) and THOMAS CADWALLADER (600m). ROSALIND ZEFFERTT V55 added 10cm to her previous best, ranking her UK No.1 V55 in 2019.
60m – U15B 1.1 ZICO JONES 3rd (PB 7.75) taking .05 of a second off his 12 January time, 1.2 OLIVER LAURENS 7th (PB 8.46) taking .18 of a second off his 2 March time, 1.4 CALVIN LAWRENCE 5th (PB 9.14) taking .29 of a second off his 24 March time, 2.1 ZICO finished 6th (7.76), 2.4 OLIVER finished 4th (8.56), 2.5 CALVIN finished 5th (PB 9.01) taking .13 of a second off his 1.4 time
60m – U15G 1.4 OLIVIA DA CRUZ 2nd (PB 8.64) taking .25 of a second off her 24 March time, 2.3 OLIVIA DA CRUZ 2nd (PB 8.62) taking .02 of a second off her 1.4 time
60m – SM 1.6 OSCAR LAURENS U15 5th (PB 7.75) taking .11 of a second off his 24 March time, 2.7 OSCAR finished 6th (7.78)
60m – SW 1.4 ROSALIND ZEFFERTT V55 6th (9.96), 2.5 ROSALIND finished 7th (9.91)
300m – SM 2 NENGI OSSAI V40 2nd (SB 36.86), 6 ZICO JONES U15 2nd (PB 38.76)
600m – SM 1 MITTIO MOHAMMADIAN U20 2nd (PB 1:24.94) taking .35 of a second off his 2017 time, 2 THOMAS CADWALLADER U13 7th (PB 1:44.93) taking 5.68 seconds off his 2018 time
Pole Vault – SX B ROSALIND ZEFFERTT V55 10th (PB 2.20m) adding 10cm to her 31 August height, and is ranked UK No.1 V55 in 2019
Long Jump – SX C JOSH WOODS U20 1st (6.59m)
AVON, SOMERSET AND WILTSHIRE CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS – Took place at Bath on 1 December.
Senior Women (6600m) – JO KENT V50 (2nd Claim) 5th (26.43 1st V50)
SUSSEX CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS – Took place at Brighton on 30 November.
Senior Women (5000m) – GABRIELLA KYRIACOU 49th (23.50)
SUFFOLK SCHOOLS CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS – Took place at Ipswich on 30 November.
Recent new member APRIL HILL won the Intermediate Girls race by 28 seconds, with NATHAN GODDARD winning the Senior Boys silver medal. The course was set up by Shaftesbury stalwart MARK GODDARD, NATHAN’S father.
Intermediate Girls (3800m) – APRIL HILL U17 (Woodbridge School) won the Gold Medal (14.13) 55 runners finished
Senior Boys (6900m) – NATHAN GODDARD U20 (Woodbridge School) won the Silver Medal (18.47) the winner was James Pettersson of One School (17.56) 31 runners finished
PARKRUN 5K RESULTS – 30 NOVEMBER – ALDENHAM – SAM WILSON 1st (18.29) 7th parkrun – BLANDFORD – HUGH RICHARDS V70 95th (27.19) 140th parkrun – HACKNEY MARSHES – BARRY CHISHOLM V60 155th (25.18) 189th parkrun – OAK HILL – DANIEL BANYARD U11 5th (20.16) 29th parkrun, TOMMY NARVAEZ-WHITE U13 23rd (21.54) 31st parkrun, STUART SINGER V55 41st (22.56) 276th parkrun – SOUTHEND – BRADLEY SINGER 69th (First Time 24.05) 127th parkrun – STEVENAGE – RUSSELL DEVITT V70 148th (28.58) 175th parkrun – TRING – CAROLINA MAGNALL V50 12th (First Time 22.06) 16th parkrun – WOKING – REBEKAH GARDINER 12th (First Time 20.35) 52nd parkrun
PARKRUN 2K RESULTS – 1 DECEMBER – FRIARY PARK – EUAN PHILLIPS U11 3rd (New PB 7.31) 19th parkrun –
PARKRUN – Can you make sure that you are registered as ‘Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers’, as the link I use to select all results only shows SBH athletes. If anyone is also officiating can you please contact me, and advise me where and when.
UPCOMING VOLUNTEER RACES – Most of our members are aware are aware that Shaftesbury provide a team of volunteers at 5 races. We have been involved for at least 20 years (I am sure someone will remember when we were first invloved) in which we have often received acknowledgement of our organisational skills. The 5 races are as follows: –
Big Half Marathon on Sunday 1 March – Meeting time 6.30am at Tower Hill Underground Station.
London Mini Marathon on Sunday 26 April – Meeting time 6.30am at Lower Thames Street.
Vitality Westminster Mile on Sunday 24 May – Meeting time 8.00am at Green Park.
Vitality London 10k on Monday 25 May – Meeting time 8.00am at Green Park.
Standard Chartered Great City Race on Tuesday 21 July – Meeting time 5.30pm at Old Street (Apologies on the previous notification the date given was the 21 May).
Please note meeting times have to be adhered to, if you feel you cannot commit to the early starts please do not volunteer.
Contact SBH Race Co-Ordinator RAY POWELL at Ray51m@btopenworld.com
NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER CLOSING DATES FOR LEE VALLEY AND OTHER INDOOR FIXTURES – Open Meeting 1 December (Entries Closed), Southern Combined Events Championships 15 December (Entries Closed), Open Meeting 1 January (CD 29 December), England U20 & Senior Combined Events Championships 4/5 January (CD 16 December), Southern U13, U15 & U17 Championships 11/12 January (CD 30 December),
THE CLOCKS WENT BACK 1 HOUR ON SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER – The significance of this is that on training evenings it will be dark during your warm up/down period. Could I advise all athletes to wear something Bright at Night, especially on Tuesday and Thursday training evenings. Please be safe, when running on the roads, especially within Copthall from wearing dark clothing. For your safety, we have a number of Hi-Vis bibs in the clubhouse which you can borrow at the beginning of your run and return at the end of it.
UPCOMING SHAFTESBURY BARNET HARRIERS FIXTURES FOR THE NEXT 4 WEEKS
The current 2019-2020 Winter Fixture Card can be found on the SBH website – http://sbharriers.co.uk/fixtures-results/fixture-cards/ – also the contact details for all Team Managers can be found here – http://sbharriers.co.uk/ and then select “Athletics”
Please note Information in RED below is provisional, and to be confirmed.
START FITNESS METROPOLITAN LEAGUE – The third fixture of five takes place this Saturday 7 December, course is at Hillingdon Sports Centre, Hillingdon House Farm, Park Road, Uxbridge (Satnav UB8 1ES).
Race headquarters – Hillingdon Athletics Stadium, Gatting Way, Uxbridge (Satnav UB8 1ES). HQ to course walk time: 2 minutes.
Changing facilities – Men’s & Women’s changing rooms and toilets within athletic stadium and football pavillion. Please do not use the facilities within the main sports centre.
Course Description – Parkland setting, undulating course, with one steep climb per large lap, on grass and woodland paths.
Public Transport – Hillingdon & Uxbridge Metropolitan and Picadilly lines 10-15 minute walk from course. U1 and U2 buses stop within 3 minutes’ walk of Sports Centre.
Directions from major roads – Next to A40 Swakeleys Roundabout Junction, then follow signs for Hillingdon Sports and Leisure centre.
Parking – Limited free parking within Uxbridge College car park on the right of Gatting Way before the sports centre carpark. Parking in the sports centre requires buying a ticket at the meter. Please car share if driving, as the car park can be very busy with places at a premium.
Start Times 12.20pm U11 (Over 9) Boys (up to 2km), 12.25pm U11 (Over 9) Girls (up to 2km), 12.40pm U13 Boys (3km), 12.45pm U13 Girls (3km), not before 1.00pm U17 Men and U15 Boys (4km), not before 1.05pm U17 Women and U15 Girls (4km), not before 1.35pm U20, Senior and Veteran Women (7-8km), not before 2.40pm U20, Senior and Veteran Men (7-8km).
Note: You do not have to be pre-entered, just turn up and run.
Please collect your race numbers from the respective team managers – SIMON KEENE
JEREMY SOTHCOTT and JO KENT
Please go to Start Fitness Metropolitan League web site www.metleague.co.uk for course maps, and any other final information.
START FITNESS METROPOLITAN LEAGUE RACE NUMBERS – I have been asked to remind you that your race number must be kept by yourselves, and is to be used for all 5 fixtures.
SOUTHERN INTER COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place on Saturday 7 December at Horspath Sports Ground, Oxford (SatNav OX4 2RR)
Start Times – 11.00m U13 Girls (3000m), 11.20am U13 Boys (3000m), 11.40am U15 Girls (4000m), 12.25pm U15 Boys (4000m), 12.50pm U17 Men (5000m), 1.15pm U17 Women (5000m), 1.40pm U20 Women and Senior Women (6000m)
Entries Closed
You will have to be pre-entered by your County Team Manager – Although As Reported Above Middlesex Have Not Entered Any Teams
SOUTHERN MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place on Saturday 7 December at Horspath Sports Ground, Oxford (SatNav OX4 2RR)
Start Times – 11.45am Women 40+ 50+, 60+, M70+ (6000m), 2.10pm Men 40+, 50+, 60+ (10000m)
Entries Closed
Note: If you wish to be entered please contact your Team Manager
BOXING DAY BONANZA RUN – Takes place at Allianz Park and Starts at 11.00am, issuing of numbers, refreshments and prize giving takes place in the Indoor Track area. Distance 2 miles, 1 mile for Under 11 and £1 entry fee,. There will be prizes, raffle and refreshments, and why not come in fancy dress.
A run for all the family to run off the Christmas dinner. We are looking for a record turn out with well over 100 present. Donations to the raffle welcome
MIDDLESEX CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place on Saturday 4 January at Wormwood Scrubs, Linford Christie Stadium, Du Cane Road (SatNav W12 0AE). Enter main car park off Du Cane Road (via Artillery Lane), through 6’6” height/width barrier. Extra parking will be available in the enclosed/fenced hospital parking area. Parking is free in all areas at the week-end.
Start Times 11.15am U11 Boys (1500m), 11.20am U11 Girls (1500m), 11.30am U13 Boys (3000m), 11.35am U13 Girls (3000m), 11.55am U15 Boys (4000m), 12.00noon U15 Girls (4000m), 12.25pm U17 and U20 Women (6000m), 12.55pm U17 Men and U20 Men (6000m), 1.00pm Senior Women (8000m), 1.45pm Senior Men (12000m).
Entries Close Saturday 28 December
Note: You will have to be pre-entered by your respective Team Manager
HERTFORDSHIRE CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place on Sunday 5 January at Verulam Park, St Albans.
Start Times 11.00am U11 Girls (1500m), 11.10am U11 Boys (1500m), 11.20am U13 Girls (3000m), 11.30am U13 Boys (3000m), 11.45am U15 Boys & Girls (4500m), 12.05pm U17 Men and Women, U20 Women (6000m), 12.30pm U20 Men & Senior Women (8000m), 1.15pm Senior Men (12000m).
Entries Close Friday 13 December
Note: You will have to be pre-entered by your respective Team Manager
START FITNESS METROPOLITAN LEAGUE – The fourth fixture of five takes place on Saturday 11 January at Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way (Satnav N22 7AY).
Headquarters: The Pavillion, North Middlesex Cricket Club, Park Road (Satnav N8 8JJ). Headquarters to course 1.25km, approximately 15 minutes.
Parking – On course.
Directions from Major Roads – 10 minute drive from North Circular Road.
Public Transport: Tube – Served by Bus W3, W7, 144 Alexandra Palace Rail Station.
Start Times 12.25pm U11 (Over 9) Boys (up to 2km), 12.30pm U11 (Over 9) Girls (up to 2km), 12.40pm U13 Boys (3km), 12.45pm U13 Girls (3km), not before 1.00pm U17 Men and U15 Boys (4km), not before 1.05pm U17 Women and U15 Girls (4km), not before 1.30pm U20, Senior and Veteran Women (7-8km), not before 2.35pm U20, Senior and Veteran Men (7-8km).
Note: You do not have to be pre-entered, just turn up and run.
Please collect your race numbers from the respective team managers – SIMON KEENE, JEREMY SOTHCOTT and JO KENT
Please go to Start Fitness Metropolitan League web site www.metleague.co.uk for course maps, and any other final information.
START FITNESS METROPOLITAN LEAGUE RACE NUMBERS – I have been asked to remind you that your race number must be kept by yourselves, and is to be used for all 5 fixtures.
SOUTHERN CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place on Saturday 25 January at Parliament Hill Fields, Hampstead Heath (SatNav NW5 1QR), nearest station is Gospel Oak.
Start Times – 11.00am U15 Boys (4500m), 11.20am U13 Girls (3000m), 11.35am U13 Boys (3000m), 11.50am U15 Girls (4000m), 12.10pm U17 Men (6000m), 12.40pm U20 Women (6000m), 1.05pm U17 Women (5000m), 1.30pm U20 Men (8000m), 2.05pm Senior Women (8000m), 2.50pm Senior Men (15000m). In the Senior Men’s any athlete has not started his 3rd lap by 60 minutes they are advised they will be unlikely to complete the course in 90 minutes when times will stop being recorded.
Entries Close Friday 20 December
Note: You will have to be pre-entered by your respective Team Manager
UPCOMING OTHER FIXTURES FOR THE NEXT 4 WEEKS
Certain fixtures you will have to enter yourselves and pay the appropriate fee, and will be indicated on fixtures shown below.
EUROPEAN CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place on Sunday 8 December at Lisbon, Portugal
LEE VALLEY SOUTHERN INDOOR COMBINED EVENTS CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place at Lee Valley Athletics Centre are 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR) on Saturday 14 December and Sunday 15 December for all age-groups excluding U13s.
To enter please use this link – http://www.seaa.org.uk/index.php/events/track-and-field
Entries Closed
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee
LEE VALLEY NEW YEAR OPEN INDOOR MEETING – Takes place at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR) on Tuesday 1 January all age-groups including U13s.
To enter please use this link – https://www.visitleevalley.org.uk/go/lee-valley-athletics-centre/#competition-entry-forms
Entries Close Sunday 29 December
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee
ENGLAND U20/SENIOR COMBINED EVENTS INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place at the English Institute of Sport, Coleridge Road, Sheffield (Satnav S9 5DA) on Saturday 4 January and Sunday 5 January.
Please use this link for entry information – https://events.englandathletics.org/organiser/englandathletics/events
Entries Close Monday 16 December
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee
LEE VALLEY ENFIELD & HARINGEY OPEN MEETING – Event has been Cancelled.
WINDSOR, SLOUGH, ETON AND HOUNSLOW OPEN MEETING – Takes place at Thames Valley Athletics Centre, Pococks Lane, Eton (Satnav SL4 6HN) on Sunday 5 January for all age-groups.
Events 60m, Pole Vault, High Jump.
Entries on the day, all age-groups £7 per event. Check in from 10.30am in the WSEH clubhouse – closes at 12.00 midday.
Any problems you can contact: DENNIS DALY 01753 686169 or 07973 192221
Note: You will have to be enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee
LEE VALLEY SOUTHERN U13, U15 AND U17 INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR) on Saturday 11 January and Sunday 12 January.
To enter please use this link – http://www.seaa.org.uk/index.php/events/track-and-field
Entries Close Monday 30 December
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee
SCOTTISH NATIONAL INDOOR OPEN MEETING – Takes place at the Emirates Arena, 1000 London Road, Glasgow (Satnav G40 3HG) on Saturday 18 January.
All age groups including U13s.
Please use this link for entry information – http://events.scottishathletics.org.uk/events/21601-18279-scottishathletics-national-indoor-open
Entries Close Thursday 2 January
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee
LEE VALLEY LONDON INDOOR GAMES U20 AND SENIOR – Takes place at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR) on Saturday 18 January and Sunday 19 January.
To enter please use this link – https://www.visitleevalley.org.uk/go/lee-valley-athletics-centre/#competition-entry-forms
Entries Close Sunday 12 January
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee
LEE VALLEY LONDON INDOOR GAMES U17 INCLUDES U15 BOYS AND GIRLS 60m HURDLES – Takes place at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR) on Saturday 25 January.
To enter please use this link – https://www.visitleevalley.org.uk/go/lee-valley-athletics-centre/#competition-entry-forms
Entries Close Sunday 19 January
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee
SCOTTISH NATIONAL SENIOR AND UNDER 17 INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place at the Emirates Arena, 1000 London Road, Glasgow (Satnav G40 3HG) on Sunday 26 January.
Please use this link for entry information – http://events.scottishathletics.org.uk/events/21601-18279-scottishathletics-national-indoor-open
Entries Close Thursday 9 January
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee
LEE VALLEY LONDON INDOOR GAMES U13 AND U15 – Takes place at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR) on Sunday 26 January.
To enter please use this link – https://www.visitleevalley.org.uk/go/lee-valley-athletics-centre/#competition-entry-forms
Entries Close Sunday 19 January
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee
LEE VALLEY FALOLA DREAM MILE AND 3K OPEN INDOOR MEETING – Takes place at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR) on Wednesday 29 January. Age-group U17 up to Senior.
To enter please use this link – https://www.visitleevalley.org.uk/go/lee-valley-athletics-centre/#competition-entry-forms
Pre-Entries Close Tuesday 28 January Or When An Event Reaches Capacity, Entries On The Day Accepted
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee
PHOTOGRAPH’S – From time to time we have photographs of our members taken at meetings or presentations which we would like to use both on the website or incorporated within our report to our local newspaper. Can you please let me know if you do NOT want your photograph to be used. Also I would appreciate if you could send me any photographs, which I can then publish on the website and newsletter.
CLUB EMBROIDERED RED HOODIES – Currently there are now over 500 Hoodies in circulation, this is the link giving details on how you can order your Club Hoody for £35, which includes having your name embroidered on the front Club Hoodies Updated 01-07-19
FACEBOOK – Photographs can be found on the SBH page.
CURRENT DISTRIBUTION OF SHAFTESBURY INFORMATION – Currently I notify members (by email) using “MailChimp”. The reason I changed, was in November 2017 “Gmail” put a limit of 100 addresses that users could send to in a 24-hour period, and currently I send to approximately 850 members each issue.
On seeking technical advice “MailChimp” was recommended as the best way for SBH to go forward. There is one thing you should be aware off is that when you receive an email from me, the footer at the bottom has 4 options, of which one is “Unsubscribe Me From List”. Could I ask you not to select this as if you do you will be automatically removed from my distribution list.
SBH PRIVACY STATEMENT – In becoming a member, SBH will collect certain information about you. Can you please read the attached ‘Privacy Statement’ which contains Information on General Data Protection Regulations – SBH Privacy Statement Final April 2018
SARACENS SPORT FOUNDATION – Little athletics programme is an athletics ‘Multi Skills’ programme for children aged 4-9 years. The programme is designed to teach children fundamental movement skills of athletics – running, jumping and throwing. The sessions are game based and as of September there will be a progression throughout the term.
LAP runs on a Tuesday and Thursday from 4.30-5.30pm – Term time only.
1st Legacy athletics club is a pathway club for children aged 10-15 years new to athletics. Children are introduced to all the different athletics disciplines and have the opportunity to develop running, jumping and running skills that we hope they will then go onto use as a participant in the formal athletics club structure or in any other sport for activity they choose to progress to. The lead coach is Gintare Dargeviciute who brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the club.
1st Leg AC runs on a Tuesday and Thursday from 5.00–6.00pm – Term time only.
For full and contact details use this link to the SBH website – http://sbharriers.co.uk/
ALLIANZ PARK – Main Switchboard telephone number is 0203 675 7250.
CHARGES FOR USING ALLIANZ PARK – The current charges for using Allianz Park are as follows – Adult Daily entry fee £4.00 – Junior (U16) Daily entry fee £2.00 – Concession (Students in full time education, unwaged and Over 65) Daily entry fee £2.20.
As a member of Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers you can apply for membership of Allianz Park, this is a the link for all information and application form Allianz Park Membership Form 2017 Any official coach of Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers gains entry free of charge.
Charges for those with a membership card are as follows – Adult Daily entry fee £3.60, Monthly fee £24.00 – Junior (U16) Daily entry fee £1.80, Monthly fee £12.00 – Concession (Students in full time education, unwaged and Over 60) Daily entry fee £1.80, Monthly fee £12.00.
Please use this link to view all membership details and application form (which you can print) – Allianz Park Membership Form 2017
All Allianz Park membership enquiries should be directed towards Emma Gouge at emmagouge@saracens.net her direct phone number is 0203 675 7252, or Lauren Hewett at laurenhewett@saracens.net her phone number are (Office) 020 3675 7210 or (Mobile) 07881 297875
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