Happy Birthday from Thursday 31 October to Wednesday 6 November – Samuel Bordoley, Shadine Duquemin, Matthew Gillespie, Edson Gomes, Anna Higson, Charlotte McGrath, Isabelle Nnaji, Kieron Lee, Jai-Shammah Lewin, Adanna Mazinwosu, Tommy Parker, Charles Romito, Craig Saddler, Richard Samuel, Allan Smith, Trecia Smith, Kenan Stephens, Nadia Szczerbacka and Aimi Weightman

RECENT NEW MEMBERS – We wish you a very warm welcome, and a happy, healthy and successful time with Shaftesbury to ALEX KONSTANTARAS and DEAN POSTER

PARKRUN 150 CLUB – Congratulations to JO KENT who at the Oak Hill Parkrun last Saturday, completed her 150th Parkrun.

NATIONAL CROSS COUNTRY RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place this Saturday 2 November at Berry Hill Park, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire (SatNav NG18 4JR).
Age-Groups U13 to Senior Men & Women
Timetable – 10.45 U20 Women (3 x 2.5K), 10.57 U17 Women (3 x 2.5K), 11.26 U13 Boys (3 x 2K), 11.50 U13 Girls (3 x 2K), 12.15 U20 Men (3 x 3K), 12.40 U17 Men (3 x 3K), 13.06 U15 Girls (3 x 2K), 13.30 U15 Boys (3 x 2K), 13.50 Senior Women (3 x 3K), 14.40 Senior Men (4 x 5K)

TCS LONDON MARATHON 2025 SBH CLUB ENTRIES – The club should be allocated 2 places for next years London Marathon. These places are for active club members that were unsuccessful in the ballot.  Places will be allocated based on issues such as length of membership, participation for the club in recent years etc. To apply for one of these Club places you will need to send proof of application/rejection to our Club Secretary, Phil Cunningham by email to billylow@ntlworld.com by Monday 28th October 2024 at which time a decision will be made by the Club Officers.

SARACENS FIREWORKS EVENING – Takes place at StoneX Stadium this Saturday 2 November, please apply for tickets at https://saracens.com/ then select ‘buy tickets’

SHAFTESBURY BARNET HARRIERS SUBSCRIPTIONS – Our new Club year started on 1 October 2023. The current SBH annual subscription is £80 and the current England Athletics annual registration from 1 April 2024 is £19. The current total is £99 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.
The Power of 10 publishes separate UK rankings for indoor and outdoor performances.

NORTH LONDON CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS – Took place at Kingsbury on 16 October.
Still awaiting the results.
Senior Men (8000m) – ROBERT RIGBY V60 28th (32.01) the winner was Barry Kelly of London Heathside (25.55) 74 runners finished.
Team Result – 1st London Heathside (56 points), 2nd Serpentine (80), 3rd Highgate Harriers (175) 5 teams finished
Senior Women (8000m) – No SBH runners, the winner was Katy Casterton of Serpentine (30.25) 74 runners finished.
Team Result – 1st Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets A (25 points), 2nd Serpentine (24), 3rd Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets B (58) 6 teams finished

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.

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…
1,248 events – 209,337 walkers, joggers, runners and volunteers – 9,098 first timers – 24,164 PBs

COMPLETELY USELESS RANDOM FACT – Around the world 234,283 people have reached their 50th milestone and 35,159 are in the 50 volunteer milestone club

UPCOMING FIXTURES FOR THE NEXT 6 WEEKS, WHICH COVERS THE PERIOD THURSDAY 31 OCTOBER UNTIL WEDNESDAY 11 DECEMBER – 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.

NORTH WEST LONDON LEAGUE AND NORTH OF THE THAMES  – The second fixture of five takes place on Saturday 2 November at Fryent Country Park, Kingsbury. Race headquarters is at the Kingsbury Free Church Hall, Slough Lane, Kingsbury (SatNav NW9 8QG).
Please park in nearby roads, but not at church Hall. Toilets available at the Church Hall, no showers and very limited changing facilities.Church Hall will not be available until 12 noon. The hall is in use for a fitness class, and is only accessible after 12 noon.
Timetable – 13.00 U11 Boys & Girls (2000m), 13.15 U13 Boys & U13 Girls (3000m), 13.45 U15 Boys & Girls (4000m), 13.30 approximately U15 Boys (4000m), 14.15 approximately U17 Men & Women (5000m) inconjunction with the Senior athletes who run (8000m). Numbers will be given out close to the start area.
Note: You do not have to be pre-entered, just turn up and run. Will any of our Female athletes please see TY HOLDEN who will give you a race number

76TH LIDDIARD TROPHY AND NORTH OF THE THAMES – Takes place on Saturday 2 November at Fryent Country Park, Kingsbury. Race headquarters is at the Kingsbury Free Church Hall, Slough Lane, Kingsbury (SatNav NW9 8QG). Please park in nearby roads, but not at church Hall. Toilets available at the Church Hall, no showers and very limited changing facilities.Church Hall will not be available until 12 noon. The hall is in use for a fitness class, and is only accessible after 12 noon.
Timetable – 14.15 U20 and Senior Men/Women (8000m).
Link to the map of the course – https://www.queensparkharriers.org.uk/liddiard
Entries Closing Date TBC
Note: You will have to be pre-entered by your respective Team Manager 

START FITNESS METROPOLITAN LEAGUE – The second fixture of five takes place on Saturday 9 November at Horsenden Hill. Course Location – Berkeley Avenue, Greenford (UB6 0NZ), no dedicated changing facilities.
Parking – Off Street, Limited parking at the Pavilion and Horsenden Hill summit. On Street, Surrounding area of Greenford Avenue, Eton Avenue, Horsenden Lane North, Rosewood Avenue and Oakwood Crescent.
Timetable – 12.00 Under 11 Boys (2km), 12.02 Under 11 Girls (2km), 12.10 Under 13 Boys, (3km) 12.12 Under 13 Girls (3km), 12.30 Under 15 Boys and Under 17 (4km), 12.32 Under 15 Girls and Under 17 Women (4kg), 12.50 Under 20, Senior and Veteran Women (8km), 13.30 Under 20, Senior and Veteran Men (8kg)
Link to document showing all information including course description and maps – Race 2 Horsenden Hill Information 9th November 2024
Please Note – to access the Metropolitan League web site please use https://metleague.run
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

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.

SBH WINTER POINTS CHAMPIONSHIPS – This race is 2nd of the fixtures that count in the winter points championships.

LONDON CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place on Saturday 16 November at Parliament Hill Fields, Hampstead Heath (SatNav NW5 1QR), nearest station is Gospel Oak.
Timetable – 13.15 U20 and Senior Women (6k), 14.00 Under 20 and Senior Men (10k).
To Qualify you must have to be (a) born in the Greater London area, (b) has not less than one year’s bona fide residence in the Greater London area, (c) has not less than one year’s continuous full-time employment in the Greater London area, (d) has not less than one year’s full-time attendance at an education establishment in the Greater London area.
Map of Parliament Hill and adjoining roads and stations, start of races close to athletic track – https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.5596772,-0.1597202,15z
Entries Closing Date Friday 1 November
Note: You will have to be pre-entered by your respective Team Manager 

LONDON YOUTH GAMES – Takes place on Saturday 16 November at Parliament Hill Fields, Hampstead Heath (SatNav NW5 1QR), nearest station is Gospel Oak.
Note: You will be selected by your respective Borough Team Manager

FRATERNITY AND SORORITY CUPS – Takes place on Saturday 23 November at Trent Park, Cockfosters Road, Middlesex (SatNav EN4 0PS). The start is close to the car park which is accessible from the western gate of Trent Park, found on the left-side before reaching Cockfosters underground station (Piccadilly line).
Timetable – 14.30 for Men/Women – Junior, Senior and Veteran. Numbers will be given out close to the start area.
Note: You do not have to be pre-entered, just turn up and run. 

NORTH WEST LONDON LEAGUE – The third fixture of five takes place on Saturday 23 November at Trent Park, Cockfosters Road, Middlesex (SatNav EN4 0PS). The start is close to the car park which is accessible from the western gate of Trent Park, found on the left-side before reaching Cockfosters underground station (Piccadilly line).
Timetable – 12.00 U11 Boys & Girls (2000m), 12.15 U13 Boys & Girls (3000m), 12.40 U15 Boys & Girls (4000m), 13.05 U17 Men & Women (5000m).
Numbers will be given out close to the start area. The times are as the 2022 fixture
Note: You do not have to be pre-entered, just turn up and run. Will any of our Female athletes please see TY HOLDEN who will give you a race number

SBH 134TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – Takes place on Tuesday 26 November in the 100 Club, East Stand, StoneX Stadium, Greenlands Lane, Hendon, London (SatNav NW4 1RL), The AGM commences at 19.30. Regarding the Presentation of Awards for the 2023 Track & Field season, and 2022-2023 Cross Country season for both Men and Women, I am awaiting a decision whether this will be held at a separate event.

START FITNESS METROPOLITAN LEAGUE – The third fixture of five takes place on Saturday 30 November, course is at Hillingdon House Farm, Uxbridge (Satnav UB8 1ES).
The following information has still to be updated on the Metropolitan League website.
Race headquarters – Hillingdon Stadium, Gatting Way, Uxbridge (Satnav UB8 1ES) HQ to course walk time: 2 minutes.
Changing facilities – Male & Female changing rooms and toilets within athletic stadium from 11am to 3pm. Please do not use the facilities within the main sports centre. No Showers.
Public Transport – Recommended Hillingdon on the Metropolitan and Picadilly lines 10-15 minute walk from course. U1 and U2 buses stop within 3 minutes’ walk from the Sports Centre.
Directions from major roads – Next to A40 Swakeleys Roundabout Junction, then follow signs for Hillingdon Sports and Leisure centre.
Parking – There are Only 50 pay and display parking spaces allocated for this fixture outside the stadium. Parking in the main sports centre car park is not permitted. Disruption caused to sports centre members trying to find a parking space in the main car park may result in the venue not being available in the future. If you must drive, please see the parking map provided for free street parking locations. There are also 2 large car parks in Uxbridge town centre, just 15 minutes walk away..
The timetable and course description is as the 2022 fixture,
Timetable – 12.00 U11 (Over 9) Boys & Girls (2km), 12.10 U13 Boys (3km), 12.20 U13 Girls (3km), 12.35 U17 Men and U15 Boys (4km), 12.45 U17 Women and U15 Girls (4km), 13.00 U20, Senior and Veteran Women (8km), 13.45 U20, Senior and Veteran Men (8km).
Course Description – A proper XC course. Parkland setting, undulating course, with one steep climb per lap, on grass and woodland paths. Very muddy areas likely. Option of small river crossing for adults only if conditions on the day allow. There will be a longer route around the river for those that are unable/unwilling to cross the river.
Under 11 Course – 1 smaull undulating lap which includes the ski slope and wooded trail.
Under 13 Course – 1 medium undulating lap which includes the ski slope and wooded trail.
Under 15/U17 Course – 1 large undulating lap which includes the ski slope and wooded trail.
Under 20/Senior Course – 2 large undulating laps which includes the ski slope and wooded trail plus option of river crossing.
Link to all information including Parking and Course Maps –
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

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.

SBH WINTER POINTS CHAMPIONSHIPS – The third Start Fitness Metropolitan League fixture at Hillingdon, is the third fixture in the Winter Points Series for all age-groups.

SBH WINTER CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS – The Start Fitness Metropolitan League fixture at Hillingdon, is the club championship race for the Under 20 Men, 5 Miles Senior Men and Masters Men 40+

SOUTHERN INTER COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place on Saturday 7 December, venue TBC.
Timetable – 11.00 U13 Girls (Approximately 3k), 11.20 U13 Boys (Approximately 3k), 11.40 U15 Girls (Approximately 4k), 12.25 U15 Boys (Approximately 4k), 12.50 U17 Men (Approximately 5k), 13.15 U17 Women (Approximately 5k), 13.40 U20 Women and Senior Women (Approximately 6k)
Note: You will have to be pre-entered by your County Team Manager

SOUTHERN MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place on Saturday 7 December, venue TBC.
Timetable – 11.45 Women 40+ 50+, 60+ (Approximately 6k), 14.10 Men 40+, 50+, 60+ (Approximately 10k)
Entries Closing Date Friday 22 November
Note: If you wish to be entered please contact your Team Manager

20TH EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place on Saturday 8 December at Antiayla, Turkey.
Note: You will be selected following the trials on the 23 November

LEE VALLEY INDOOR FIXTURES – The following 4 fixture are now open to enter from 1 October. Please remember to enter as early as possible, to avoid not to be disappointed. New Years Open Meeting 1 January (Closing Date Sunday 29 December), London U20 and Senior Indoor Games 18/19 January (Closing Date Thursday 9 January), London U13, U15 and U17 Indoor Games 25/26 January (Closing Date Thursday 16 January) and Middle Distance Open Meeting 16 February (Closing Date Sunday 16 February)
Link to the 4 fixture details – Lee Valley 4 Indoor Fixture Fixtures Opening 1 October 2024

REMAINING LEE VALLEY INDOOR FIXTURES

LEE VALLEY INDOOR OPEN MEETING – Takes place on Monday 1 December, at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR).
Events are 60m, 300m, 600m, 60m Hurdles and Long Jump. For all age-groups including U13s.
Entries Opened Sunday 1 September
To enter please use this link – https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2024/GBR/decopen/
Entries Closing Date Sunday 24 November – Please be advised that events may be full before the closing date.
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee

LEE VALLEY MINITHON INDOOR FIXTURES – Is for School years 3 to 7, in which you compete in 3 events from the following – 60m, 200m, 600, 60m Hurdles, High Jump (Year 6 and 7 only), Long Jump, Shot Put and Javelin (Year 6 and 7 only).
There are 3 fixtures on Saturday 19 October, Saturday 17 December and Saturday 22 March.
Link to information guide on the Minithon – Information Guide For Lee Valley Minithon
To enter please use this link – https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/lee-valley/athletics-centre/kids-activities#%20
Entries Closing Date Wednesday 16 October – Please be advised that events may be full before the closing date.
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee

BE FIT TODAY INDOOR OPEN MEETING – Takes place on Sunday 8 December, at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR).
Events are 60m, 200m, 300m, 600m, 800m, 60m Hurdles, High Jump (2 spaces left), Long Jump and Triple Jump. For all age-groups including U13s.
To enter please use this link – https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2024/GBR/bftta-indoor-1/
Entries Closing Date Sunday 1 December – Please be advised that events may be full before the closing date.
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee

LOOKING BACK ON THE RICH HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH NATIONAL CROSS COUNTRY RELAY – The following article was published on the Athletics Weekly website recently. Photograph taken by MARK SHEARMAN at the 2015 relays.

Taking place on Saturday November 2 this year, the popular event has a long-standing history that began in 1985. This weekend marks the 38th edition of the Saucony English Cross Country Relays, an event that first took place in 1985 with only under-17 men, junior and senior men participating.

Initially held at Crystal Palace Park and returning to the same venue in 1987, the relays found a permanent home at Berry Hill Park in Mansfield in 1989. That same year also saw the introduction of women’s categories, expanding the participation significantly and today athletes across all age groups from under-13 through to senior men can compete. This year, on the 38th anniversary of the event, more than 1000 teams are entered over the 10 races with 187 in the senior men’s event and 132 in the senior women’s.

Fortunately, Berry Hill Park is still available for this event, as there have been concerns about its future in recent years. Last year, for example, building work adjacent to the old clubhouse buildings meant the course had to be altered and the organisers had to eliminate the need for slightly shorter opening laps in all races. Cambridge & Coleridge AC won the senior men’s title in 2023, thanks to a strong performance from world cross country bronze medallist THOMAS KEEN, with CALLUM ELSON finishing the race to secure the club’s first national men’s title.

Meanwhile, Belgrave Harriers triumphed in the senior women’s race, led by a strong start from KATE AXFORD. University of Birmingham won the junior women’s race, while Aldershot, Farnham & District took the junior men’s title. Paris Olympian PHOEBE GILL, 17, helped St Alban’s secure victory in the under-17 women’s race, and Chelmsford AC will seek to defend their title in the under-17 men’s race after last year’s win.

With a central venue accessible to many clubs, the atmosphere promises to be exciting with smooth organisation and a packed 10-race schedule. The varied strategies used by different teams creates a thrilling competition, as multiple athletes often lead throughout the various legs of the race. Athletes will tackle the ‘tight and twisty’ course, covering laps of 2km for younger age groups and up to 5km for the senior men.

Read More: AW’s vintage coverage from 1945 to the present day

Look out for AW’s coverage of this weekend’s 2024 event on our website. You can also find all of our original coverage from the National Cross Country Relays, dating back to 1985, via the Athletics Weekly archive. From the first ever issue in December 1945 through to the present day, current subscribers to our magazine are able to dip into this resource for free whereas non-subscribers can pay just £3.99 per month for full access.

GLASGOW 2026 WILL STAGE TRACK AND FIELD BUT NO MARATHONS – The following article was published on the Athletics Weekly website recently.

Track and field athletics is one of 10 sports that will unfold at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow but there will be no marathons on the road. A scaled-back programme of 10 sports at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will feature athletics for able-bodied and para athletes. But the road marathons will not take place at the Games as sports like hockey, badminton, cricket and rugby sevens have also been dropped. Commonwealth Games marathon winners over the years include ROB DE CASTELLA, LISA MARTIN, KERRYN MCCANN, DOUGLAS WAKIIHURI and RON HILL. But there will be no champions in 2026.

The Games have moved to Glasgow after the Australian state of Victoria pulled out because of rising costs. Glasgow last held the event in 2014. A total of 3000 athletes from up to 74 Commonwealth nations and territories are expected to compete at the 2026 Games. The 10 sports that will feature in 2026 was originally due to be 22 if the event had taken place in Australia, though. In addition to athletics, which is due to take place at Scotstoun Stadium, the other sports in 2026 are swimming, basketball, artistic gymnastics, boxing, judo, lawn bowls, netball, track cycling and weightlifting. As with the marathons, the sport of cycling will also lose its road races.

KATIE SADLEIR, chief executive of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), said: “The Games promise to be a truly immersive festival of sport and celebration of culture and diversity that inspires athletes and sports – with a fan experience more accessible than ever before.” First Minister JOHN SWINNEY said: “While Glasgow 2026 will look quite different to previous Games, we can, and we must, use this as an opportunity to work collaboratively to ensure that this new concept brings a strong and sustainable future for the games.” The Scottish Secretary IAN MURRAY called the confirmation a “a great example of the UK and Scottish governments working together to deliver for Scotland”, citing the £2.3m put forward by the UK government for security costs.

OLYMPIANS DONATE DRAWINGS TO MIKE FLEET’S CHARITY PROJECT – The following article was published on the Athletics Weekly website recently.

Track and field athletes such as LYNN DAVIES, KEELY HODGKINSON, COLIN JACKSON and MO FARRAH have been showcasing their artistic talents by contributing to Fleet’s book project for the charity CRY.

 MIKE FLEET, a former middle-distance international athlete and long-time coach at Croydon Harriers, is leading a unique project to raise money for a charitable cause. The 86-year-old is gathering hand-drawn sketches from some of the world’s top athletes to create a special book, with all proceeds going to the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). The charity is especially meaningful to FLEET and Croydon Harriers after two members of the club tragically passed away from undiagnosed conditions, and FLEET’S goal is to honour those athletes and to raise funds for the charity. His connection to athletics runs deep. As an athlete, he finished fifth in the 880 yards final at the 1962 Empire Games, a race famously won by PETER SNELL. Since retiring he has remained an influential figure as a coach, photographer and supporter of countless events.

Though he is collecting artwork from athletes across various sports, his main focus has been track and field – his own area of expertise. Over the past three years, he has secured 85 drawings from big names like LYNN DAVIES, KEELY HODGKINSON, COLIN JACKSON – and the list goes on. “Some of the drawings are absolutely brilliant, some are very funny, some are very simple,” Fleet says. “They date back from the 1936 Olympics to today.”

One memorable contribution came from MO FARAH, who admitted he couldn’t draw but still drew a “nice little scribbly Mobot,” says FLEET. “One great one I have is from HERB ELLIOTT, he is a great, great hero of mine. He was one of the greatest milers ever, never lost a mile race, had a world record and was an Olympic gold medallist. It was brilliant because he did me a super caricature of himself, as did ALLAN WELLS, the Olympic champion in Moscow.” FLEET’S goal is to collect 100 drawings before compiling the book, which will be auctioned to raise money for CRY. “I want it to be something that people see as being something worth buying at an auction,” says Fleet. “The plan is to go to major auction and I am told I could maybe get £3000 or more.” “I am also hoping to do 25 facsimile books and maybe sell them for £50 each, so the project is just more than one book.”

This is not FLEET’S first fundraising effort for CRY. He has completed several charity projects over the years, including writing a detailed book of Croydon Harriers, titled Croydon Harriers History 1920-2020, with all proceeds going to charity. He has also authored a coaching book with the title of Don’t Crush the Eggs in Your Armpit, covering every track and field event in detail, which AW reviewed earlier this year.

“It would be great if more Olympians could support this very good cause in memory of thousands of athletes and other sportsmen who sadly die of undiagnosed heart conditions,” says FLEET. “CRY carry out research in South London and they monitor groups of athletes, whilst putting heart monitors on them and checking them all over. They also carry out bereavement counselling and advice, it’s such a good cause.”

ENGLAND ATHLETICS THROWS COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER – Just received the September issue from NICK RIDGEON of England Athletics – EA Throws Newsletter September 2024

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.

THE FOLLOWING IS CLUB INFORMATION ON VARIOUS TOPICS

SBH 2024-2025 WINTER FIXTURE CARD – The SBH 2024-2025 Winter Fixture Card and Information Sheet is now available on the SBH Website. Please access these and print a copy for your reference. Link to the Fixture Card and Information Sheet – https://sbharriers.co.uk/fixtures-results/fixture-cards/
Document explaining what is contained on the Fixture Card and Information Sheet – SBH 2024-2025 Winter Fixture Card – Information on Front Sheet, Fixtures And Information Sheet
Any changes/information will be published in the SBH Weekly Newsletter as and when available, this is the link to the current and previous SBH Weekly Newsletter – https://sbharriers.co.uk/news/

SBH 2024-2025 CROSS COUNTRY POINTS RACES – Take place throughout the season, these are races that are available to run.
Under 11 Boys and Girls – All 5 Start Fitness Metropolitan League fixtures, plus Hertfordshire or Middlesex Championships. Best 4 out of 6 results to count.
Under 13, Under 15, Under 17, Under 20, Senior and Masters Men and Women – All 5 Start Fitness Metropolitan League fixtures, plus Southern and National. Best 5 out of 7 results to count.
Link to the updated Men and Women’s points tables, following the 12 October Start Fitness Metropolitan League fixture – Mens Cross Country Points Tables 2024-2025 Updated 12-10-24  Womens Cross Country Points Tables 2024-2025 Updated 12-10-24

SBH 2024-2025 CROSS COUNTRY CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP RACES – Take place throughout the season, these are races that are available to run.
Under 11 Boys and Girls – Start Fitness Metropolitan League on 11 January at Welwyn Garden City.
Under 20 Men, 5 Miles Senior Men and Masters Men 40+ – Start Fitness Metropolitan League on 30 November at Uxbridge.
Under 13, Under 15, Under 17, and 9 Miles Senior Men – Southern Championships on 25 January at Beckenham.
Under 13, Under 15, Under 17, Under 20, Senior and Masters 40+ Women – Southern Championships on 25 January at Beckenham.
Updated document of winners will be published in the SBH Weekly Newsletter and Website, following the Start Fitness Metropolitan League fixture on 30 November at Uxbridge.

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.

JAMIE BATH MEMBERS MASSAGE SERVICE – Since joining SBH he has been working closely with TY HOLDEN in his quest for Athlete and Athletics Development. To help support the club members he has (with the club’s support) set up a Members Massage Service available on club nights at a small charge of £15 (as compared to outside masseurs who charge £60) to simply cover materials and insurance.
Please contact JAMIE at jamiebath@live.co.uk or text him on 07902 592561. You can also see him on training nights for availability.

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 Summer Fixture Card, which gives full details of Training and Coaching – A SBH Summer 2024 Fixture Card Front Sheet Re-Issued 10-03-24

POLE VAULTERS REQUIRED FOR 2024 – 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