Happy Birthday from Thursday 1 May to Wednesday 7 May – Jane Dixon, Farrah Georgeides, Andrew Li, Scott Lincoln, Tim Saunders-Mullins, Anne Ridley and Gregory Thompson,

HELP WANTED – PARENTS – we need your help to ensure your child can compete at all their events this season!
Volunteering to help on the track or field at just a couple of our home and away fixtures in 2025, will give us certainty early on that the meetings can go ahead. It’s a fun way to be involved on the day, you will still be free to watch your child’s events, lunches and refreshments are always provided at our home fixtures and at most away ones too.

Please contact either GERALD ALTERMAN or ROSALIND ZEFFERTT for further information or complete this form SBH 2025 Summer Availability.
GERALD: (SBH Officials Secretary; athletics@marksman.plus.com: 07956 825781)
ROSALIND: (SBH Officials Co-ordinator: anglo.japan@outlook.com: 07973 822874)

ENGLAND ATHLETICS THROWS COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER– Just received the April issue from NICK RIDGEON of England Athletics – Throws Community Newsletter (3)

MEMBERMOJO COMING SOON – Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers will soon be transitioning to the ‘membermojo’ online registration system. This change is aimed at streamlining our membership management process.
Benefits of the new system include:
Ease of Use: Members can join, renew, and update their details quickly and easily from any device.
Efficient Communication: Automated renewal reminders and group email distribution will ensure you stay informed.
You need do nothing about this yet. More information will be provided in the coming weeks. We appreciate your cooperation.

TCS LONDON MARATHON – Congratulations to recent new member FUMIAKI FUJITA who finished 1306th in a time of (2:48.07). FUMIAKI’S recent result includes the tough Eiger Ultra Trail (12k) in Grindelwald, Switzerland, finishing 3rd in a time of (1:08.23).
Photograph of FUMIAKI shows him wearing the Six Star Finisher Medal, which is presented for any runner who has completed all six of the Major Marathons, Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, and New York City.
As of the end of 2024 there are 17,679 Six Star finishers. That’s 11,699 men, 5,979 women and one non-binary runner.

LEE VALLEY OPEN MEETINGS – They have not published their fixtures yet.

WATFORD OPEN MEETINGS – To avoid disappointment, please remember the each meeting opens on the lunchtime of the preceding meeting and other than sprints are normally full within about 48 hours. Therefore the 14 May fixture will be open from the 29 April on the ‘Roster’ site.

UPCOMING FIXTURES – I have now shown as 2 sections – The first section covers the fixtures that SBH compete in and other major fixtures – The second section covers the Open Meeting fixtures, that you have to enter yourselves.

LEE VALLEY OPEN MEETINGS – Takes place at Lee Valley – Fixtures still to be published

SHAFTESBURY BARNET HARRIERS SUBSCRIPTIONS – Our new Club year started on 1 October 2024. The current SBH annual subscription is £85 (following the recent 2024 SBH AGM) and the current England Athletics annual registration from 1 April 2025 is £20. The current total is £105 and should be paid NOW to; ACCOUNT NAME: SHAFTESBURY BARNET HARRIERS, BANK: HSBC, ACCOUNT NUMBER: 41308378, SORT CODE: 400426 – Please advise GEOFF MORPHITIS by email (geoffrey.morphitis@capeandd.com) when payment has been made.

RESULTS
Just to clarify, that the results I publish can be different to those that are shown on the Power of 10. The differences relate to seasons and personal best performances. For example in the recent EYAL results, an athlete in the 200m ran (24.1), and on his profile his season’s best was shown as (23.88) indoors. As the 200m indoors and outdoors are totally different type of events, I had shown the (24.1) as a season’s best. Regarding Master athletes any personal best performances relate to their current age-groups, as Club Records for Masters age-groups are in 5 year periods.

UK YOUTH DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE SOUTHERN PREMIER – Took place at Bromley on 27 April
Team Result – 1st Blackheath & Bromley (663 points), 2nd Harrow & Dacorum (545.5), 3rd SBH (516.5),.4th Windsor, Slough, Eton & Hounslow (441), 5th Reading (420), 6th Havering (388)

100m – U17M A ANGEL-GIFFORD MIYA U17 3rd (11.45 w-0.6), B TYLER HOLDEN-AIKHOMU U17 3rd (11.66 w0.2), Non Scoring ASHER ESCOBAR U17 (12.02 w0.6)
100m – U17W A TIA AKINOLA U17 3rd (12.48 w-1.2), B HOLLY RYAN U17 1st (12.22 w0.3)
100m – U20M A JAIAN SAUNDERS U20 2nd (PB 10.91 w1.3) taking .10 of a second off his 2024 time, B NATHAN FERNANDES U20 2nd (SB 11.22 w0.8), Non Scoring OLIVER LAURENS U20 (SB 11.16 w0.4), NATHAN KUTI U20 (PB 11.40 w0.4), MIKO BRAI-ALOYE U20 (PB 11.49 w0.4)
100m – U20W A MAKAYLA BRAI-ALOYE U20 2nd (SB 12.38 w0.1), B NIA FORBES-AGYEPONG U20 5th (SB 13.45 w0.0)
200m – U17M A ANGEL-GIFFORD MIYA U17 3rd (PB 23.57 w0.9) taking .67 of a second off his 2024 time, B TYLER HOLDEN-AIKHOMU U17 2nd (PB 23.44 w0.5) taking .11 of a second off his 5 April time
200m – U17W A ELLA BUCKLEY U17 4th (SB 26.75 w-0.5) taking .75 of a second off her 13 April time, B TAYLA ROBINSON U17 5th (PB 28.06 w-0.3)
200m – U20M A JAIAN SAUNDERS U20 2nd (SB 22.20 w-0.8), B OLIVER LAURENS U20 2nd (SB 22.52 w-1.2), Non Scoring MIKO BRAI-ALOYE U20 (PB 23.19 w0.0), NATHAN KUTI U20 (PB 23.36 w0.0)
200m – U20W A TAMI GEORGE U20 3rd (SB 25.58 w-0.2), B MAKAYLA BRAI-ALOYE U20 1st (SB 25.19 w0.4)
300m – U17W A HOLLY RYAN U17 1st (PB 39.40) taking .70 of a second off her 13 April time, B ELLA BUCKLEY U17 2nd (SB 42.28) taking .72 of a second off her 13 April time
400m – U17M A KACEI GRIFFITH U17 5th (PB 56.62), B ASHER ESCOBAR U17 6th (DQ)
400m – U20M A MATAI FRUNZA U20 5th (SB 53.75), B JADEN AULIS U20 4th (DNF)
400m – U20W A ADANNA MAZINWOSU U20 4th (PB 60.63), B MIA HIGSON U20 5th (SB 63.89), Non Scoring MACIE SUTHERLAND U20 (PB 61.84) taking 1.86 seconds off her 2022 time
800m – U17M A CALEB HILTON U17 5th (SB 2:08.86), B MATTHEW MAY U17 4th (PB 2:12.69) taking .80 of a second off his 2024 time
800m – U20M A JACOB CLEMENT U20 1st (1:57.55), B RAFI GAYER U20 1st (PB 1:57.96) taking .37 of a second off his 2024 time
800m – U20W A DINA SILVERMAN U20 3rd (SB 2:23.22), B MACIE SUTHERLAND U20 4th (PB 2:42.63)
1500m – U17M A EUAN PHILLIPS U17 3rd (SB 4:20.67)
1500m – U17W A POSIE SHAW U17 1st (4:35.60)
1500m – U20M A GIANLEO STUBBS U20 1st (SB 4:04.60), B ADAM O’GORMAN U20 1st (SB 4:09.50)
80m Hurdles – U17W A SURAYA FROST U17 3rd (12.62 w0.3), A TAYLA ROBINSON U17 5th (DNF)
100m Hurdles – U17M A SETH RENNIE-RODDY U17 3rd (SB 14.05 w0.6) , B ASHER ESCOBAR U17 4th (PB 15.98 w-0.7)
100m Hurdles – U20W A NIA FORBES-AGYEPONG U20 1st (SB 14.60 w0.8)
110m Hurdles – U20M A LEO RONCARATI U20 2nd (PB 19.93 w-0.8)
300m Hurdles – U17W A TAYLA ROBINSON U17 6th (PB 50.66)
400m Hurdles – U17M A SETH RENNIE-RODDY U17 3rd (SB 61.22), B SAM DARCY U17 2nd (PB 64.89)
400m Hurdles – U20M A LEO RONCARATI U20 5th (PB 61.01), B CALLUM SYDENHAM U20 (2nd Claim) 5th (SB 76.47)
400m Hurdles – U20W A AZARIA NWANKWO U20 1st (65.94) taking .02 of a second off her 2024 time, B MACIE SUTHERLAND U20 2nd (PB 69.03) taking 3.05 seconds off her 2024 time
1500m Steeplechase – U17M A SAM TURNER U17 2nd (4:29.00) taking 5.21 seconds off his 2024
2000m Steeplechase – U20M A CALLUM SYDENHAM U20 (2nd Claim) 2nd (SB 8:16.82)
Pole Vault – U17M A ISAAC VAN DEN BERGH U17 1st (4.10m), B THOMAS ROBERTSON U17 1st (3.65m), Non Scoring WILLIAM SYLVESTER U17 (3.35m)
Pole Vault – U20M A ANGUS BROWN U20 (SB 4.25m)
High Jump – U17W A ELLA BUCKLEY U17 1st (1.35m)
High Jump – U20W A ADANNA MAZINWOSU U20 3rd equal (SB 1.45m), B MACIE SUTHERLAND U20 2nd (SB 1.35m)
Long Jump – U17M A HARLEY HENRY U17 5th (5.59m nwr), B KACEI GRIFFITHS U17 1st (5.17m nwr)
Long Jump – U17W A GRACE NYAONGO U17 1st (SB 5.25m nwr) adding 10cm to her 12 January jump, B ULANI MCCABE-HUGGINS U17 1st (SB 4.26m nwr) adding 9cm to her 13 April jump
Long Jump – U20W A MILLIE BRIDGMAN-ATHANASATOS U20 6th (SB 4.83m nwr)
Triple Jump – U17M A HARLEY HENRY U17 1st (PB 14.25m nwr) adding 45cm to his 2024 jump, B KACEI GRIFFITHS U17 2nd (11.35m nwr) adding 12cm to his 2024 jump
Triple Jump – U17W A GRACE NYAONGO U17 1st (PB 10.52m nwr), B ULANI MCCABE-HUGGINS U17 1st (9.82m nwr)
Triple Jump – U20W A MILLIE BRIDGMAN-ATHANASATOS U20 3rd (SB 9.70m nwr)
Shot 3kg – U17W A ELSA SHABANI U17 2nd (12.26m)
Shot 4kg – U20W A EVA HIGSON U20 4th (PB 5.14m)
Shot 6kg – U20M A ANGUS BROWN U20 1st (PB 16.03m) and is ranked UK No.3 U20 in 2025
Discus 1kg – U17W A MALIA ANDERSON-WATSON U17 5th (SB 19.98m), B KEIRA LAKE-BRYAN U17 3rd (PB 17.50m) adding 1.49m to her 2024 throw
Discus 1kg – U20W A ELSA SHABANI U17 3rd (SB 22.15m)
Discus 1.25kg – U17M A CHUKWUMA ONONOGBU U17 2nd (SB 46.27m)
Discus 1.75kg – U20M A ANGUS BROWN U20 2nd (PB 45.11m) adding 18.15m to his 2024 throw, and is ranked UK No.2 U20 in 2025
Hammer 3kg – U17W A KEIRA LAKE-BRYAN U17 1st (SB 50.59m) adding 1.70m to her 2 March throw, and is ranked UK No.8 U17 in 2025, B MALIA ANDERSON-WATSON U17 1st (32.54m)
Hammer 4kg – U20W A ELSA SHABANI U17 3rd (PB 28.11m)
Hammer 6kg – U20M A ANGUS BROWN U20 3rd (PB 51.85m) and is ranked UK No.10 U20 in 2025
Javelin 500g – U17W A NO NAME U17 5th (15.37m)
Javelin 600g – U20W A EVA HIGSON U20 5th (PB 12.55m) adding 6.42m to her 2024 throw
Javelin 700g – U17M A ALON TAYLOR U17 3rd (PB 45.64m) adding 2.96m to his 2024 throw
Javelin 800g – U20M A DANIEL DUBRAS U20 1st (54.00m), B OSCAR RONCARATI U20 1st (33.53m)
4x100m Relay – U17M 1st (SB 44.37) ASHER ESCOBAR, TYLER HOLDEN-AIKHOMU, ANGEL-GIFFORD MIYA, HARLEY HENRY, U17W 2nd (SB 48.89) TIA AKINOLA, ELLA BUCKLEY, GRACE NYAONGO, HOLLY RYAN, U20M 6th (SB 46.06) OLIVER LAURENS, JAIAN SAUNDERS, NATHAN KUTI, NATHAN FERNANDES, U20W 1st (SB 48.75) MAKAYLA BRAI-ALOYE, ADANNA MAZINWOSU, NIA FORBES-AGYEPONG, TAMI GEORGE
4x400m Relay – U17M 6th (SB 3:59.13) ASHER ESCOBAR, TYLER HOLDEN-AIKHOMU, KACEI GRIFFITH, MATTHEW MAY
4x400m Mixed Relay – U20 A 3rd (SB 3:48.60) JACOB CLEMENT, ADANNA MAZINWOSU, LARISSA WILSON, OSCAR RONCARATI

TCS LONDON MINI MARATHON – Took place from Horse Guards Parade on 26 April
All SBH runners were competing for the London Borough of Barnet unless stated.

Borough Challenge
Under 13 Boys – DENNYS PASCAL 5th (8.36), BEN KASPAR 14th (8.54), LEWIS WARD 15th (8.55), HARRISON HENDERSON 25th (9.12), JENSON DAY 86th (9.53) the winner was LUIS DASILVA of Hammersmith and Fulham (8.29) 479 runners finished
Team Result – 1st Barnet (59 points), 2nd Bromley (64), 3rd Wandsworth (103) 32 teams finished
Under 13 Girls – SIENNA DARCY 44th (10.27), GRACE ROONEY 49th (10.30) the winner was SKYLA O’BRIEN of Southwark (9.08) 162 runners finished. LUCIA CASELENUOVA was given a spare number, and we are trying to find out her result.
Team Result – 1st Kingston upon Thames (73 points), 2nd Lewisham (89), 3rd Sutton (90), 9th Barnet (163) 32 teams finished
Under 15 Boys – JESSE ABRAHAMS 5th (8.04), CALEB HILTON 36th (8.37), EDWARD PASCAL 66th (9.01), LADDIE SHAW 72nd (9.06), SAM CLEMENTS 84th (9.14), SAM DARCY 87th (9.16) the winner was CASPIAN HOLMES of Southwark (7.38) 472 runners finished
Team Result – 1st Richmond upon Thames (80 points), 2nd Sutton (125), 3rd Tower Hamlets (134), 6th Barnet (179) 33 teams finished
Under 15 Girls – AIMEE PORTER 12th (9.13), AMBER JACKSON 73rd (10.41), OLIVIA ABBOTT 92nd (11.00), GEORGIA SUMMER 108th (11.14) the winner was JORJIA MARCH of Enfield (8.17) 424 runners finished
Team Result – 1st Havering (41 points), 2nd Richmond upon Thames (79), 3rd Harrow (97), 14th Barnet (245) 32 teams finished
Under 17 Men – ARTHUR PHILLIPS 25th (7.59), AIDAN MACAVOY 36th (8.10), JOHN-MICHAEL DIRACLES 38th (8.10), THOMAS CADWALLADER (Croydon) 43rd (8.16), EUAN PHILLIPS 48th (8.18) the winner was JOE SCANES of Bromley (7.23) 480 runners finished
Team Result – 1st Bromley (30 points), 2nd Sutton (53), 3rd Barnet (129), 9th Croydon (172) 31 teams finished
Under 17 Women – POSIE SHAW 6th (8.58), EDIE WOODINGS 14th (9.29), DINA SILVERMAN 28th (9.47), ERIN GIBLIN 72nd (11.01), PHOEBE MUSIC (Islington) 78th (11.12), ADANNA MAZINWOSU 80th (11.14) the winner was KATIE PYE of Kingston (8.25) 109 runners finished
Team Result – 1st Merton (65 points), 2nd Kingston (94), 3rd Barnet (120), 16th Islington (266) 22 teams finished

British Athletics Road Championships
Under 13 Boys – DENNYS PASCAL (London) 20th (8.36) the winner was THOMAS HASTINGS of Yorkshire and Humberside (8.16) 65 runners finished
Team Result – 1st Wales (56 points), 2nd London (61), 3rd North West (71) 12 teams finished
Under 13 Girls – The winner was JESSICA THAKE of Yorkshire and Humberside (8.42) 65 runners finished
Team Result – 1st London (48 points), 2nd Yorkshire and Humberside (55), 3rd North West (56) 11 teams finished
Under 15 Boys – JESSE ABRAHAMS (London) 33rd (8.04) the winner was FREDDIE GIBSON of South East (7.36) 72 runners finished
Team Result – 1st South East (45 points), 2nd London (55), 3rd North West (55) 12 teams finished
Under 15 Girls – The winner was POPPY GUEST of South East (8.13) 71 runners finished
Team Result – 1st South East (23 points), 2nd London (39), 3rd Scotland (70) 12 teams finished
Under 17 Men – The winner was THOMAS WEBB of South West (7.19) 70 runners finished
Team Result – 1st London (34 points), 2nd Scotland (39), 3rd North West (62) 12 teams finished
Under 17 Women – POSIE SHAW (London) 40th (8.58) the winner was ISLA MCGOWAN of South East (8.19) 71 runners finished
Team Result – 1st London (50 points), 2nd South East (54), 3rd East Midlands (56) 12 teams finished

PURE ATHLETICS SPRING INVITATIONAL – Took place at Clermont, Florida, USA on 26 April
100m – SW H1 RENEE REGIS U23 2nd (SB 11.42 w1.9) taking .12 of a second off her 19 April time, in the next race RENEE finished 4th (SB 11.40 w-0.2) taking .02 of a second off her H1 time, and is ranked UK No.1 U23 in 2025

TCNJ LIONS INVITATIONAL – Took place at Ewing, New Jersey, USA on 25-26 April
400m Hurdles – SW 1 LILY PARRIS U23 (Princeton University) 5th (63.91)

ED JACOBY TWILIGHT – Took place at Boise, Idaho, USA on 25 April
800m – SM 1 THOMAS PATRICK (Boise State University) 3rd (SB 1:51.24)

JOHN MCDONNELL INVITATIONAL – Took place at Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA on 25 April
200m – SM 7 JADEN SMITH U23 (Arkansas University) 5th (20.92 w1.4)

PAYTON JORDAN INVITATIONAL – Took place at Palo Alto, California, USA on 25 April
5000m – SM 1 HENRY DOVER U23 (Oklahoma State University) 7th (PB 13:36.29) taking 9.61 seconds off his 4 April time, and is ranked UK No.4 U23 in 2025

UMASS KEN O’BRIEN PRE-CONFERENCE QUALIFIER – Took place at Amherst, Massachusetts, USA on 25-27 April
100m – SW 1 LARISSA GILES U23 (Yale University) 9th (12.48 w1.1)
200m – SW 2 LARISSA GILES U23 (Yale University) 7th (PB 25.68 w0.7) equalling her 19 April time

PENN RELAYS – Took place at Franklin Field, Pennsylvania, USA on 24-26 April
High Jump – SM KIMANI JACK U23 6th (2.05m)

SOUTHAMPTON INVITATION THROWS MEETING – Took place at Winchester on 20 April
Hammer 4kg – SW A GRACIE JENVEY U23 (2nd Claim) 2nd (SB 47.24m) and is ranked UK No.8 U23 in 2025

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.

LINK TO PARKRUN RESULTS – This is the Link I use to obtain the current week’s Parkrun results, if you go to the bottom of the results, you can obtain the previous weeks results – parkrun.com/results/consolidatedclub/?clubNum=1018.
The results shown are for those SBH athletes that added SBH when they registered for Parkrun.
How to use results – Scroll down to the first Parkrun, Which will show you how many SBH runners had competed. To get all the runners details, click on “View Full Results” which will show all runners that had competed at that event. Scroll down to the first SBH athlete, which will his or her age, also if they have a OB, by clicking on the athletes name, this will show you how many Parkruns they have competed in sinc registering.

PARKRUNS MILESTONE VESTS – You can purchase these from 50 to 500, this is the link – https://shop.parkrun.com/collections/milestone-run-walk-vests

PARKRUNS IN THE UK – Last Saturday at parkruns in the UK, there were…
1,265 events – 274,921 walkers, joggers, runners and volunteers – 16,079 first timers – 41,001 PBs

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Battersea on 26 April
DANIYAL JANMOHAMED U11 52rd (PB 19.01) this was his 34th Parkrun, LILY JANMOHAMED U11 152rd (PB 20.37) this was her 36th Parkrun, BRADLEY SINGER V35 622nd (27.38) this was his 320th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Canons Park on 26 April
LENARD MICHEL V55 21st (22.36) this was his 143rd Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Felixstowe on 26 April
ROSS HAMMOND U20 44th (22.19) this was his 78th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Hackney Marshes on 26 April
BARRY CHISHOLM V650 413th (30.17) this was his 368th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Hampstead Heath on 26 April
ETHAN SLUTZKIN U11 95th (24.08) this was his 126th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Jersey Farm on 26 April
FERGUS WATSON U23 8th (19.29) this was his 31st Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Oak Hill on 26 April
ELENA RONCARATI U23 66th (23.49) this was her 13th Parkrun, LILY RACHEL U23 70th (24.01) this was her 16th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Panshanger on 26 April
RUSSELL DEVITT V75 305th (56.22) this was his 344th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Perry Lakes, Perth, Australia on 26 April
STUART MOORE V65 176th (32.58) this was his 233rd Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Pymmes on 26 April
STUART SINGER V60 21st (22.55) this was his 467th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Sunny Hill on 26 April
PHILIP SHELLEY V65 52nd (29.27) this was his 71st Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at The Old Showfield on 26 April
RICHARD SAMUEL V70 25th (21.30) this was his 45th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Valentines on 26 April
JO KENT V55 22nd (20.58) this was her 165th Parkrun, SCARLETT KENT U23 85th (25.05) this was her 86th Parkrun

SBH UPCOMING FIXTURES FOR THE NEXT 6 WEEKS, WHICH COVERS THE PERIOD THURSDAY 1 MAY UNTIL WEDNESDAY 10 JUNE – The SBH 2024-2025 Winter Fixture Card can be found on the SBH website, in which you can Access/Print a copy for future reference. Also the majority of fixtures Information can be found on the SBH Website under the ‘Upcoming Fixtures’ section.

MIDDLESEX YOUNG ATHLETES LEAGUE – The first fixture of four takes place on Saturday 3 May at the Perival Park Athletics Track, Stockdove Way, Perivale, Greenford (Satnav UP6 8TJ).
Age-Groups Under 13, 15 & 17 Men/Women.
Note: You will have to be selected by your Team Manager.
Those athletes who wish to compete as a non-scorer, please contact your Team Manager no later than Thursday 1 May as the declarations have to be in on Friday 2 May. 

BUCS CHAMPIONSHIPS  – Takes place from Saturday 3 May to Monday 5 May at the Manchester Regional Arena, Gate 13, Ethiad Campus, Rowsley Street, Manchester (M11 3FF)
Entries Closed

HERTFORDSHIRE AND BEDFORDSHIRE COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place on Saturday 10 May and Sunday 11 May at the Bedford International Athletic Stadium, Barkers Lane, Bedford (Satnav MK41 9SB).
Age-Groups Under U13 and above Men/Women
Entries Closed

MIDDLESEX COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place on Saturday 10 May and Sunday 11 May at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR)
Age-Groups Under U13 and above Men/Women
Entries Closed

SCVAC VETERANS LEAGUE – Takes place on Monday 12 May at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR)
Age-Groups 35 and above Men/Women
Note: You will have to be a 2nd claim member of Barnet & District AC. Just turn up and you may be selected (dependant on you current performances), otherwise you can compete as a guest

EASTERN YOUNG ATHLETES LEAGUE  – The second of four fixtures takes place on Sunday 18 May at the Woodside Stadium, Horseshoe Lane, Watford (Satnav WD25 7HH).
Age-Groups Under U13, U15 & U17 Men/Women.
Link to the timetable – EYAL-Timetable-2025-matches-2-and-4-v1 (1)
Note: You will have to be selected by your Team Manager, Those athletes who wish to compete as a non-scorer, please contact your Team Manager no later than Thursday 15 May as the declarations have to be in on Friday 16 May 

LOUGHBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL – Takes place on Sunday 18 May at the Loughborough University Track, Ashby Road, Loughborough (Satnav LE11 3TU).
Age-Groups Under U20 & Senior Men/Women.
Note: There are Guest Entries, but limited, this is the link https://www.lboro.ac.uk/sport/sports/athletics/loughborough-international-athletics/
Note: You will selected by your respective team – Loughborough athletes will compete against teams representing England, Wales, Scotland, GB&NI Under-20s and the National Athletics League

UK YOUTH DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE PREMIER SOUTH – The second fixture of three takes place on Sunday 25 May at the Thames Valley Athletics Track, Pococks Lane, Eton, Windsor (Satnav SL4 6HN).
Age-Groups Under 17 & U20 Men/Women.
Link to the timetable – YDL UAG Timetables 2025
Note: You will have to be selected by your respective Team Manager

BIGISH JUMPS AND THROWS FESTIVAL – Takes place on Monday 26 May at the Chelmsford Athletics Stadium, 84-64 Salermo Way, Chelmsford. (Satnav CM1 2EH)
Age-Groups Under U20 & Senior Men/Women.
Events – High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump, Pole Vault, Shot, Discus, Javelin and Hammer
Link for entries – www.bedfordgames.co.uk
Entries Closing Date Monday 19 May
Note: You will have to enter yourselves and pay the appropriate fee

NATIONAL ATHLETIC LEAGUE – The first of three fixtures takes place on Saturday 31 May at the Thames Valley Athletics Track, Pococks Lane, Eton, Windsor (Satnav SL4 6HN)
Age-Groups Under U20 & Senior Men/Women.
This is the link to the timetable – NAL Premiership Timetable 2025
Note: You will have to be selected by your Team Manager

MIDDLESEX YOUNG ATHLETES LEAGUE – The second fixture of four takes place on Sunday 1 June at the Finsbury Park Athletics Track (Satnav N4 2NQ).
Age-Groups Under 13, 15 & 17 Men/Women.
Note: You will have to be selected by your Team Manager.
Those athletes who wish to compete as a non-scorer, please contact your Team Manager no later than Thursday 29 May as the declarations have to be in on Friday 30 May.

SOUTHERN U13, U15 AND U17 CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place on Saturday 7 June and Sunday 8 June at the Crystal Palace Athletic Track, Ledrington Road (SE19 2BB)
This is the link to enter on the Roster athletics website – https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/about?id=26422
Entries Closing Date Tuesday 27 May
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee, there are no entries on the day.

SCVAC VETERANS LEAGUE – Takes place on Monday 9 June at the Ridlins Stadium, Woodcock Road, Shephall, Stevenage (Satnav SG2 9QZ)
Age-Groups 35 and above Men/Women
Note: You will have to be a 2nd claim member of Barnet & District AC. Just turn up and you may be selected (dependant on you current performances), otherwise you can compete as a guest

OPEN MEETING UPCOMING FIXTURES, WHICH COVERS THE PERIOD THURSDAY 1 MAY UNTIL WEDNESDAY 10 JUNE, THEN THOSE THAT ARE OPEN TO ENTER FOLLOWING THE 10 JUNE.

WATFORD OPEN MEETING  – Takes place on Wednesday 14 May at the Woodside Stadium, Horseshoe Lane, Watford (Satnav WD25 7HH).
Age-Groups Under U13 and above Men/Women.
Timetable – 7.00pm 400m no under 13s, 7.15pm BMCs, 7.50pm 800m no times over 2 minutes 45 seconds, 9.10pm 3000m no times over 11 minutes, no under 13s
To avoid disappointment, please remember the each meeting opens on the lunchtime of the preceding meeting and other than sprints are normally full within about 48 hours. Therefore the 14 May fixture will be open from the 29 April on the ‘Roster’ site.
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee. There are no entries on the day, and there is a probability that the limits for some or all events will be taken up well before the closing date

BFTTA OPEN MEETING – Takes place on Sunday 18 May at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR)
Age-Groups Under U13 and above Men/Women.
Events – 75m, 100m, 150m, 200m, 400m, 800m, High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump
Entry is now open via Open Track – https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2025/GBR/bft111118/
Entries Closing Date Saturday 10 May
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee. There are no entries on the day, and there is a probability that the limits for some or all events will be taken up well before the closing date

WATFORD OPEN MEETING  – Takes place on Wednesday 28 May at the Woodside Stadium, Horseshoe Lane, Watford (Satnav WD25 7HH).
Age-Groups Under U13 and above Men/Women.
Timetable – 7.00pm 100m, 7.15pm 1500m no times over 5 minutes 30 seconds, 9.00pm 3000m no times over 11 minutes, no under 13s
To avoid disappointment, please remember the each meeting opens on the lunchtime of the preceding meeting and other than sprints are normally full within about 48 hours. Therefore the 28 May fixture will be open from the 13 May on the ‘Roster’ site.
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee. There are no entries on the day, and there is a probability that the limits for some or all events will be taken up well before the closing date

BFTTA OPEN MEETING – Takes place on Sunday 1 June at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR)
Age-Groups Under U13 and above Men/Women.
Events – 75m, 100m, 150m, 200m, 400m, 800m, High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump
Entry is now open via Open Track – https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2025/GBR/bft111119/
Entries Closing Date Friday 23 May
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee. There are no entries on the day, and there is a probability that the limits for some or all events will be taken up well before the closing date

WATFORD OPEN MEETING  – Takes place on Wednesday 11 June at the Woodside Stadium, Horseshoe Lane, Watford (Satnav WD25 7HH).
Age-Groups Under U13 and above Men/Women.
Timetable – 7.00pm 200m, 7.15pm 800m no times over 2 minutes 45 seconds, 9.00pm 3000m no times over 11 minutes, no under 13s
To avoid disappointment, please remember the each meeting opens on the lunchtime of the preceding meeting and other than sprints are normally full within about 48 hours. Therefore the 11 June fixture will be open from the 27 May on the ‘Roster’ site.
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee. There are no entries on the day, and there is a probability that the limits for some or all events will be taken up well before the closing date

WATFORD OPEN MEETING  – Takes place on Wednesday 25 June at the Woodside Stadium, Horseshoe Lane, Watford (Satnav WD25 7HH).
Age-Groups Under U13 and above Men/Women.
Timetable – 7.00pm 100m, 7.15pm BMCs, 7.50pm 1500m no times over 5 minutes 30 seconds, 9.10pm 3000m no times over 11 minutes, no under 13s
To avoid disappointment, please remember the each meeting opens on the lunchtime of the preceding meeting and other than sprints are normally full within about 48 hours. Therefore the 25 June fixture will be open from the 10 June on the ‘Roster’ site.
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee. There are no entries on the day, and there is a probability that the limits for some or all events will be taken up well before the closing date

BFTTA OPEN MEETING – Takes place on Sunday 20 July at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR)
Age-Groups Under U13 and above Men/Women.
Events – 75m, 100m, 150m, 200m, 400m, 800m, High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump
Entry is now open via Open Track – https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2025/GBR/bft111120/
Entries Closing Date Friday 11 July
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee. There are no entries on the day, and there is a probability that the limits for some or all events will be taken up well before the closing date

MINI MARATHON PHOTO WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS – The following article was published on the Athletics Weekly website recently. Photograph of BEN DIJKSTRA (3040), JAMAL LEWIS (3012) and ALEX YEE (1113) taken by MARK SHEARMAN

ALEX YEE and BEN DIJKSTRA were beaten by future footballer JAMAL LEWIS on The Mall in 2013 with EMILE CAIRESS and JOSH KERR well down the field. Like many British marathon runners in London this weekend, ALEX YEE’S long-distance love affair with the race began as a teenager in the Mini event. The Olympic triathlon champion didn’t have it all his own way back in 2013, though, with victory in the under-15 boys race at Mini London Marathon instead going to JAMAL LEWIS former member of Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers. If a picture is worth a thousand words then MARK SHEARMAN’S image at the top of this article certainly falls into that category.

Winner that day by three seconds in (15:04), LEWIS went on to play football as a left back for Norwich City and Newcastle United in addition to earning 36 caps for Northern Ireland. Runner-up behind LEWIS – and also ahead of YEE – was BEN DIJKSTRA (pictured just to the left of Lewis’s right shoulder). Like YEE, he moved into triathlon – and may have enjoyed similar success if it weren’t for injury – but as a teenager he enjoyed tremendous success on the cross country circuit, featuring on the cover of AW after winning one of his multiple English Schools titles. YEE was of course no slouch as a teenage runner either, finishing seven seconds behind DIJKSTRA ( that day in London before going on to win Olympic triathlon gold in Paris 11 years later. There were quite a few interesting names well behind him in London, too.

They included EMILE CAIRESS in ninth, HUGO MILNER in 10th and MAHAMED MAHAMED in 21st. CAIRESS was top Brit in London last year, of course, before finishing fourth in the Olympic marathon in Paris. Milner has excelled on the cross-country circuit in recent winters in addition to making his mark in triathlon, whereas MAHAMED was fourth in London last year and will be aiming for a similar performance this weekend. Even further behind, a certain JOSH KERR placed a modest 47th. Yet just 10 years later he would outkick JACOB INGEBRIGTSEN to win the world 1500m title in Budapest.

Looking through old results from events like the Mini London Marathon is endlessly fascinating. The English Schools Championships, which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, is another similar event where future stars are literally running, jumping and throwing in every corner of the stadium, but you don’t realise just how great they are until some years later.

Just one of many examples is MARO ITOJE, who is making headlines right now as England rugby captain. As a teenage shot putter, though, he finished runner-up in the English Schools twice. My favourite all-time example, however, is BOB ANDERSON, who won English Schools javelin gold in 1963 before picking up a ‘miniature spear’ to become world darts champion in 1988.

LONDON ENTERS RACE TO STAGE 2029 WORLD ATLETIC CHAMPIONSHIPS – The following article was published on the Athletics Weekly website recently.

UK Athletics believes a successful bid will create an economic and social impact of more than £400 million. London will make a formal bid to stage the 2029 World Athletics Championships and, if successful, it will bring the event to Britain for the first time since 2017. UK Sport and the Mayor of London together with Athletic Ventures – the joint venture between UK Athletics (UKA), Great Run Company and London Marathon Events – has completed a feasibility study which projects a record-breaking economic and social impact of more than £400 million through its innovative plans for the 2029 event. The previous World Championships in London in 2017 had a sold-out stadium for every session and it’s hoped the 2029 event will be similarly successful.

The bid for the 2029 event is heavily dependent, however, on securing £45 million in government support for delivery with The Times reporting earlier this month that the quest for funding is an “uphill battle” and the bid will be “dead in the water” if not achieved. If The Times proves to be correct, there will be shades of Picketts Lock in 2001. Back then, UKA was due to stage the World Championships in London but the Government withdrew its financial support and tried to convince the IAAF to hold the event in Sheffield before plans were abandoned entirely. Completing the feasibility study for 2029, though, is an important step on the way to making a formal bid. In addition, UKA does have a fine record when it comes to succeeding in bids for major events.

Dame DENISE LEWIS, President of UKA, who was part of the team that secured the 2017 Championships bid in Monaco in 2011, says: “London 2017 showed the world what this city and this country can do. It was an incredible example of how we can unite behind a vision — full stadiums, global energy and a lasting impact. I was proud to help bring that event to life, and I know we can do it again in 2029.” Back in 2011, UKA put huge effort into winning the bid for 2017.

This year’s TCS London Marathon has provided the perfect springboard for launching the 2029 bid. With an estimated 750,000 spectators and an anticipated economic impact exceeding £250 million, the marathon continues to London’s reputation for delivering world-class events. “It’s a powerful reminder of what this city — and this country — can achieve,” said LEWIS. “Global sporting events generate far more than just medals — they ignite economies, inspire communities, and shine a light on everything we have to offer as a nation.”

The bid for 2029 comes as part of a wider vision to redefine how major international events are delivered in the country. At the heart of the proposal is Athletic Ventures, a pioneering new model that combines commercial backing with a strong emphasis on community engagement and long-term legacy. “Where a traditional World Championships in London might generate around £150 million in economic value,” LEWIS explained. “Athletic Ventures is aiming to nearly triple that — projecting a combined economic and social impact of more than £400 million.” The London 2029 campaign is designed not only to deliver a successful World Championships but also to extend benefits nationwide. This weekend alone, more than 16,000 children participated in the TCS Mini London Marathon, with thousands more taking part in their schools across the UK. Athletic Ventures believes that the timing of the bid aligns with the government’s current emphasis on economic growth and investment in infrastructure. “We’re not just planning a championship — we’re shaping a new model for delivering major events in this country,” said LEWIS. “One designed to create long-term impact and lasting return.”

LEWIS, the 2000 Olympic heptathlon champion, adds: “To stand on the podium is one of the greatest honours in sport. But to do it in front of a home crowd? That’s a rare and remarkable opportunity. It’s something we want to offer to the next generation of British athletes.” With Birmingham set to host the European Athletics Championships in 2026, Athletic Ventures sees London 2029 as the natural next step in reaffirming the UK’s leadership in world athletics. “Athletics remains the beating heart of the Olympic Games,” said LEWIS, recalling recent and historic British triumphs. “From KEELY HODGKINSON’S stunning 800m gold last summer, to Super Saturday in 2012 when JESS ENNIS-HILL, MO FARAH and GREG RUTHERFORD lit up the nation — these aren’t just memories, they are milestones that inspire generations.” On receiving the necessary financial backing from the Government, LEWIS adds: “Yes, these are challenging times. “But it’s precisely in moments like these that sport can lift us — economically, socially, emotionally. With the right backing, we can create a World Athletics Championships in 2029 that leaves a legacy to be proud of.”

SHAFTESBURY BARNET HARRIERS NEW INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT– Many thanks to SEAN SUTHERLAND who undertook a review on the best way forward, following this a decision was made to set up a new account, and SEAN has now set that account up.

SBH 2025 SUMMER FIXTURE CARD – The SBH 2025 Summer Fixture Card has now been published on the SBH Website on 20 March 2025. This is the link to the fixture card, which you can access and print for future reference – https://sbharriers.co.uk/fixtures-results/fixture-cards/
Information on each fixture will be published in the SBH Weekly Newsletter as and when available, this is the link to the current and previous SBH Weekly Newsletters – https://sbharriers.co.uk/news/

STONEX STADIUM MEMBERSHIP – To use the StoneX Stadium facilities for training, SBH members are required to pay a fee. You can register as a member (which is free) which then entitles you to a discount. This is the link to the form to apply for membership – SBH StoneX Membership 2024-2025  The entrance fee on the membership form, cover the period 1 May 2024 to 30 April 2025.

GEORGE HARRISON MBE MEMORIAL DOCUMENT – The document has been put together with contributors from LISA WEBB, MARTIN ROCHFORD, NADEEM SHAIKH, RACHEL FELTON, LIAM and JAMIE DEE, JAMES LOVELL, EMILIA ECONOMU, ALAN WELLER,  KAREN HARRISON,  TIM UNDERHILL, GLEN WATTS, JOANNA WINFIELD, SHAUN CLIFFORD and EUAN MACKENZIE – Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers Memorial To George Harrison From Friends And Members 20 April 2023
If you wish to contribute your own memories and/or photographs of GEORGE, please email them to me, either within the email or as a separate attached word document.

CODES OF CONDUCT – SBH have now adopted the UK Athletics (UKA) and the Home Country Athletics Federations (HCAF) Codes of Conduct which set out national standards of conduct for all clubs, coaches, officials, volunteers and athletes in the sport.  The purpose of the codes are to clarify what behaviours are acceptable and unacceptable, the standards of practice expected and the basis for challenging and improving practice.  The Codes are similar to our previous Codes of Conduct which were part of the previous ClubMark scheme.  All club member and anyone undertaking a relevant role must agree to abide by the codes of conduct. The Codes of Conduct have now been put onto our Website, please read these to understand the commitments you are making by being a member of SBH.
Link to the Code of Conduct document – Codes Of Conduct Booklet 2021 (1)

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION OF INTEREST CAN BE FOUND ON THE SBH WEBSITE BY USING THIS LINK – http://sbharriers.co.uk/
Section ‘About Us’, includes Annual Reports, Best Performance Trophy Awards, Individual And Relay Best Performances By Year, Club Records and SBH All-Time Top 10 T&F Performances.
Section ‘Team Managers And Competitions’, shows details of Track & Field, Cross Country and Road Relays Team Managers.
Section ‘Future Information/Results’, includes Information On Each Fixture, Summer & Winter Fixture Cards, Winter X/C Points Tables and Winter Club Championships Winners.

SHAFTESBURY BARNET HARRIERS NEW CLUB KIT – They are now available to purchase from our club kit supplier, Supreme Sports – click on the link for the full range – https://www.supreme-sports.co.uk/webshop/schools-and-clubs/shaftesbury-barnet-harriers/
By opening the link, you will be on the front page, which displays the men’s items. Click on SBH LADIES for the women’s items, or click on SBH KIDS for the young athletes’ items.

CLUB HOODIES– With well over eight hundred hoodies already in circulation, this is your opportunity to join the club. The bright red hoody is made to order and has your name embroidered on the front along with the club badge and has the Club name on the back. We now have 2 styles, the original pull over style at £37 + P&P or the new one with a full zip at £40 + P&P.
Here is the link to the Supreme Sports website which if you click on it, will take YOU to the new Club Hoody and allow you to then view the full range of Club kit online – https://www.supreme-sports.co.uk/webshop/schools-and-clubs/shaftesbury-barnet-harriers/

ACCESS TO SBH CLUBHOUSE – The new Keyholders to the outside door are TY HOLDEN, CLYDE GORDON, NEVILLE THOMPSON, GREG THOMPSON, COLIN GODFREY and YAMILLE ALDAMA who all use the Clubhouse outside of normal stadium opening hours. GEOFF MORPHITIS and DAVE BEDFORD will also have a key. All other key fob holders can continue to gain access to the clubhouse via the (New) West Stand Entrance and the Trackside Door to the Clubhouse.
Link to note and details for further information – SBH Club House Door 20-01-23

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 published. Also, I would appreciate if you could send me any photographs, which I can then publish on the website and newsletter.

FACEBOOK – Photographs can be found on the SBH page.

CAN YOU HELP PLEASE – I would welcome any contributions From Yourselves, any impending marriages, or additions to the family, any running or competing incidents, also past warm weather training/holidays (No Club 24 please). Currently the response has been excellent, but if you have anything that could make it into next week’s Newsletter – please email me.

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 MIDWEEK POLE VAULT CLUB AT STONEX STADIUM – The current arrangements until further notice are that Pole Vault training is on Monday’s and Wednesday’s from 18.30pm to 21.00pm. Please contact the session administrator CLYDE GORDON at clydeg67@hotmail.co.uk in advance and let him know if you are planning to attend.

SBH HIGH JUMPS GROUP AT STONEX STADIUM – High Jump training takes place on Monday’s from 19.00pm to 21.00pm. These sessions will be run by our High Jump Coach GRANT BROWN. There will be a charge of £10 per session.
Please contact the session administrator CLYDE GORDON at clydeg67@hotmail.co.uk in advance and let him know if you are planning to attend

SBH TRAINING AND COACHING – Please see the 2024-2025 Winter Fixture Card, which gives details of Training and Coaching – A SBH Winter 2024-2025 Fixture Card Front Sheet Issued 02-09-24

POLE VAULTERS REQUIRED FOR 2025 – To all athletes young & old – are you aware of the SBH Pole Vault sessions held at StoneX Stadium on Monday & Wednesday evenings from 18.30pm. We have room to coach more of you, why not come along and watch a session and the get involved – give it a try NOW.
Please contact the session administrator CLYDE GORDON at clydeg67@hotmail.co.uk for more details.

STEEPLECHASE TRAINING AT STONEX STADIUM – Check with your Coach for details of training times.

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

STONEX STADIUM – Main Switchboard telephone number is 020 3675 7250.

STONEX STADIUM AWARDED TRACKMARK STANDARD – Congratulations on achieving the UK Athletics Quality Assurance Standards for StoneX Stadium. This is the letter from UK Athletics and certificate showing all area that achieved compliance – StoneX Stadium Award Letter 09.11.21StoneX Stadium Certificate

ALAN WELLER – SBH NEWSLETTER EDITOR AND WEBSITE MANAGER – alanweller111@gmail.com