Happy Birthday from Thursday 14 November to Wednesday 20 November –Jimi Adu, Dave Allen, Ogochukwu Anochirionye, Kieran Clements, Ramsey Gill, Samuel Greenstein, Elana Hanstatter, Emmanuel Ijaola, Aidan Mcavoy, Nnamdi Ndukwe, Kenny Roberts, Nathaniel Senior and Bradley Singer

THE SECOND RE-UNION AT THE SHAFTESBURY TAVERN – Phil Cunningham sent me the following;
Last year a group of us meet at the Wrestler’s Pub where the first known picture of Shaftesbury Harriers was taken. This year we thought we would have another get together in the Shaftesbury Tavern in Hornsey. We will be meeting at 7pm on Wednesday 4 December 2024. The Shaftesbury Tavern is located on the corner of Shaftesbury Road and Hornsey Road. It would be great to see some of you there!

The Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers Centenary Year Book states: And so it came about that in 1890 a few lads, most of whom would have been about 16 years of age, assembled at Jubilee Hall and decided to form a running club and called it Shaftesbury Harriers. Jubilee Hall was then newly built and used for dances, concerts and such-like social events, and was over what was then called a coffee tavern. It stood at the corner of Hornsey Road and Fairbridge Road, not far from Hornsey Road railway station, and about a mile from Hampstead Heath.
It seems probable that, like others of the many clubs being formed about that time, the title came from a road in the district. Possibly some lads lived in Shaftesbury Road close by: with its tall Victorian houses the road has not changed so much with the passing years. The Shaftesbury Tavern is still on the corner.

A photo of our get together last year from left to right, RAY POWELL (49 years with the club), MARTIN GREY (56 years), TONY SUNDERLAND (69 years), PHIL CUNNINGHAM (50 years), JOHN DRYDEN (52 years), DAVE BEDFORD (59 years), PHIL RICHARDSON (63 years), JOHN KELLY (a mere 44 years) and JULIAN GOATER (57 years). GERALD ALTERMAN (43 years) and JO NEWELL also attended but unfortunately needed to leave before the photo. Well over 500 years of club membership between them!

SBH CLUB RECORDS FOR MASTERS MEN – Currently there were no records for the Master Men, therefore I have carried out an exercise on the Power of 10, to correct this. The records identified are from 2005 to 24 October 2024, and will be updated to the SBH website in the coming weeks.
Link to those records – Mens Masters Club Records From 2005 to 24 October 2024 Rev A

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.

START FITNESS METROPOLITAN LEAGUE – The second fixture of five took place on Saturday 9 November at Perivale.
An excellent day at Perivale, with a superb turnout, which is reflected in the results

The Under 11 Boys repeated there 2nd place result at Claybury, and are close on the heels of Woodford Green & Essex Ladies.
The Under 11 Girls were 10th at Claybury, and with 5 runners on Saturday improved to equal 2nd.
The Under 13 Boys with almost the same team from Claybury, made it two wins out of two, and now hold a 32 point lead over Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets.
The Under 13 Girls improved from their 7th place at Claybury, finishing 4th, but only 1 point behind the joint 2nd place teams.
The Under 15 Boys and Under 17 Men finished in 3rd place at Claybury, with 11 runners this time they took 2nd place, and now are in 2nd place overall 23 points behind Woodford Green & Essex Ladies.
The Under 15 Girls and Under 17 Women finished in 4th place at Claybury, with 3 runners (4 to score) this time they finished in 11th place, and now are in 7th place overall.
The Senior Men improved from their result at Claybury 14th, this time our 4th runner finished in 52nd place. The team managed to finish 10th overall, therefore we required a few more numbers in the first 70-80 place at Uxbridge on 30 November.
The Senior Women finished in 8th place at Claybury, on Saturday we had our normal 2 runners and unfortunately we finished in 10th place, and 10th place overall.
The Veterans Men started their Division 1 season by finishing in 12th place at Claybury. On Saturday with 10 runners, the team results was very close, and we finished in 13th place, and 13th overall.

These are our individual top 10 finishers – Under 11 Boys ARI RUBENSTEIN 2nd, DANIYAL JANMOHAMED 6th, JAKE MICHALIK 9th – Under 11 Girls KEENYAH ADELISE 7th – Under 13 Boys DENNYS PASCAL 1st, BEN KASPAR 2nd, HARRISON HENDERSON 7th – Under 20 Men ADAM O’GORMAN 4th, TOMMY NARVAEZ-WHITE 5th – Senior Men THOMAS BUTLER 5th – Veteran Men V40 GARY PELOSI 4th.

Under 11 Boys (2000m) – ARI RUBENSTEIN 2nd (6.20), DANIYAL JANMOHAMED 6th (6.36), JAKE MICHALIK 9th (6.41), LUCAS XIE 11th (6.49), HUGO COWAN 44th (8.10) the winner was Jack Tonge of Windsor, Slough, Eton & Hounslow (6.17) 46 runners finished
Team Result – 1st Woodford Green & Essex Ladies A (167 points), 2nd SBH A (160), 3rd London Heathside (122), 17th SBH B (3) 17 teams finished.
Team Result After 2 Fixtures – 1st Woodford Green & Essex Ladies A (348 points), 2nd SBH A (331), 3rd Woodford Green & Essex Ladies B (260), 18th SBH B (3)

Under 11 Girls (2000m) – KEENYAH ADELISE 7th (7.05), LIBI GILBOA 18th (7.40), ELSIE BETTRIDGE 26th (7.59), RUBY KONVISER 30th (8.09), HARRIETT COWAN 31st (8.09) the winner was Sophie Davis of Thames Valley Harriers (6.37) 36 runners finished
Team Result – 1st Woodford Green & Essex Ladies A (107 points), 2nd London Heathside and SBH A (67), 14th SBH B (6) 14 teams finished.
Team Result After 2 Fixtures – 1st Woodford Green & Essex Ladies A (228 points), 2nd London Heathside (147), 3rd Thames Valley Harriers (132), 7th SBH A (92), 16th SBH B (6)

Under 13 Boys (3000m) – DENNYS PASCAL 1st (9.26), BEN KASPAR 2nd (9.27), HARRISON HENDERSON 7th (9.49), HENRY COWAN 16th (10.17), LEWIS WARD 20th (10.25) 55 runners finished.
Team Result – 1st SBH A (198 points), 2nd Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets (180), 3rd Herts Phoenix (161), 14th SBH B (36) 21 teams finished.
Team Result After 2 Fixtures – 1st SBH A (365 points), 2nd Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets (333), 3rd Woodford Green & Essex Ladies (271), 14th SBH B (62)

Under 13 Girls (3000m) – SIENNA DARCY 11th (13.10), GRACE ROONEY 12th (13.13), LUCIA CASELENUOVO 18th (13.34) the winner was Violet Muralidhar of Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (12.20) 49 runners finished
Team Result – 1st Woodford Green & Essex Ladies A (154 points), 2nd Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (107), 3rd Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets (107), 4th SBH (106) 20 teams finished.
Team Result After 2 Fixtures – 1st Woodford Green & Essex Ladies A (305 points), 2nd Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (244), 3rd Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets (236), 5th SBH (189)

Under 15 Boys/Under 17 Men (4000m) – JOHN-MICHAEL DIRACLES U17 13th (14.35 11th U17), AIDAN MCAVOY U17 14th (14.37 12th U17), ARTHUR PHILLIPS U17 15th (14.37 13th U17), EUAN PHILLIPS U17 16th (14.38 14th U17), CALEB HILTON U15 30th (15.08 10th U15), JARED MORRIS U17 40th (15.24 27th U17), EDWARD PASCAL U15 50th (15.47 20th U15), SAM CLEMENTS U15 77th (16.46 35th U15), SAM DARCY U15 92nd (17.24 48th U15), JOSHUA BOWMAN U15 97th (18.06 52nd U15), JACOB SUGARMAN U15 102nd (18.18 56th U15) the U15 winner was Arjuna Pflug of Highgate Harriers (13.35) and the U17 winner was Isaac Mezey of Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (13.27) there were 64 U15 runners finished and 50 U17 runners finished
Team Result – 1st Woodford Green & Essex Ladies (408 points), 2nd SBH A (402), 3rd Herts Phoenix (389), 12th SBH B (263), 24th SBH C (54) 28 teams finished.
Team Result After 2 Fixtures – 1st Woodford Green & Essex Ladies (736 points), 2nd SBH A (713), 3rd Herts Phoenix (708), 14th SBH B (353), 25th SBH C (54)

Under 15 Girls/Under 17 Women (4000m) – AMBER JACKSON U15 23rd (18.37 15th U15), PHOEBE KEMP U17 29th (19.12 11th U17) the U15 winner was Jorjia March of Barnet& District (15.29) and the U17 winner was Ruby James of Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets (16.35) there were 40 U15 runners finished and 18 U17 runners finished.
Team Result – 1st St Marys Richmond (202 points), 2nd Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets (189), 3rd London Heathside (178), 11th SBH (66) 22 teams finished.
Team Result After 2 Fixtures – 1st St Marys Richmond (429 points), 2nd London Heathside (423), 3rd Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets (386), 7th SBH (270)

Senior Men (8000m) – THOMAS BUTLER 5th (24.23), ADAM O’GORMAN U20 40th (26.32 4th U20), TOMMY NARVAEZ-WHITE U20 47th (26.50 5th U20), GARY PELOSI V40 53rd (27.05 4th V40), FINN MACCARTHY U23 74th (27.40), DANIEL NICHOLS V40 125th (29.10), JOEL PHILLIPS V45 177th (30.24), MARK COTTLE V35 196th (30.49), PAUL LEWIS V50 301st (33.56), JONNY SHAW V50 306th (34.02), TIM UNDERHILL V55 362nd (36.07), PAUL MACCARTHY V55 370th (36.29), BARRY HAWS V50 380th (36.53), ANDREW PORTER V50 382nd (36.57), PHILIP CUNNINGHAM V60 434th (43.04) the winner was Jacob Allen of Highgate Harriers (24.03) 443 runners finished.
Team Result – Senior Men Division 1 1st Highgate Harriers A (2034 points), 2nd Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets (1893), 3rd Highgate Harriers B (1465), 10th SBH (895) 15 teams finished, Veteran Men Division 1 1st Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets (473 points), 2nd Serpentine (471), 3rd London Heathside (373), 13th SBH (170) 15 teams finished.
Team Result After 2 Fixtures – Senior Men Division 1 1st Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets (3818 points), 2nd Highgate Harriers A (3755), 3rd London Heathside (2995), 13th SBH (1388), Veteran Men Division 1 1st Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets (473 points), 2nd Serpentine (471), 3rd London Heathside (803), 13th SBH (349)

Senior Women (8000m) – NICOLA PAYNE 37th (32.25), JO KENT V55 (Barnet & District) 81st (34.46), EMILIA ECONOMU 95th (35.27) the winner was Hannah Viner of Highgate Harriers (29.17) 200 runners finished
Team Result – Division 2 1st Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets (388 points), 2nd Thames Valley Harriers (374), 3rd London Heathside (315), 10th SBH (150) 12 teams finished.
Team Result After 2 Fixtures – Division 2 1st Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets (677 points), 2nd London Heathside (566), 3rd Ealing Eagles (495), 10th SBH (281

Howard Williams Trophy Juniors – 1st Woodford Green & Essex Ladies (84 points – 8 wins), 2nd SBH (73 points – 2 wins), 3rd Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets (63 points – 0 wins)

Howard Williams Trophy Seniors – 1st Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets (46 points), 2nd London Heathside (43), 3rd Highgate Harriers (42), 16th SBH (17)

Link to the Start Fitness Metropolitan League results – https://metleague.run/

THESE ARE THE SBH ATHLETES CURRENT CONSECUTIVE RACES, FOLLOWING THE SECOND METROPOLITAN LEAGUE FIXTURE AT PERIVALE ON 9 NOVEMBER

(12) JOEL PHILLIPS V45
(11) PHILIP CUNNINGHAM V55/V60
(8) AIDEN MACAVOY U15/U17, ARTHUR PHILLIPS U15U17
(7) SIENNA DARCY U11, HARRISON HENDERSON U11/U13, LUCAS XIE U11, EDWARD PASCAL U13/U15
(6) SAM DARCY U13/U15,
(5) BEN KASPAR U13
(4) JO KENT V55, BARRY HAWS V50, FINN MACCARTHY U20/U23,
(3) AMBER JACKSON U15
(2) KEENYAH ADELISE U11, DANIYAL JANMOHAMED U11, JAKE MICHALIK U11, DENNYS PASCAL U13, LEWIS WARD U13, SAM CLEMENTS U15, JOHN-MICHAEL DIRACLES U17, EUAN PHILLIPS U17, PHOEBE KEMP U17, EMILIA ECONOMU SW, DANIEL NICHOLS V40, JONNY SHAW V50, TIM UNDERHILL V55
The current record for consecutive appearances is held by JOHN KELLY, who completed 28 races between 1985 to 1990.

THESE ARE THE SBH WINTER POINTS FIRST THREE POSITIONS, FOLLOWING THE SECOND METROPOLITAN LEAGUE FIXTURE AT PERIVALE ON 9 NOVEMBER

Men – Under 11 Boys 1st JAKE MICHALIK and DANIYAL JANMOHAMED (14 points), 3rd LUCAS XIE (10), Under 13 Boys 1st BEN KASPAR and DENNYS PASCAL (15), 3rd HARRISON HENDERSON (12), Under 15 Boys 1st BEN KASPAR (15), 2nd SAM CLEMENTS (13), 3rd SAM DARCY (11), Under 17 Men 1st JOHN-MICHAEL DIRACLES (15) 2nd EUAN PHILLIPS and AIDEN MCAVOY (13), Under 20 Men 1st ABDIRAHIM HAMUD and ADAM O’GORMAN (8), 3rd TOMMY NARVAEZ-WHITE (7), Senior Men 1st FINN MACCARTHY (15), 2nd THOMAS BUTLER (8), 3rd MARK COTTLE (6), Masters Men 40-49 1st DANIEL NICHOLS (15), 2nd JOEL PHILLIPS (13), 3rd GARY PELOSI (8), Masters Men 50-59 1st JONNY SHAW (15), 2nd TIM UNDERHILL (13), 3rd BARRY HAWS (10), Masters Men 60-69 1st PHILIP CUNNINGHAM (15), 2nd DAVID GREENSTEIN (8)

Women – Under 11 Girls 1st KEENYAH ADELISE (16 points), 2nd LIBI GILBOA (7), 3rd ELSIE BETTRIDGE (6), Under 13 Girls 1st SIENNA DARCY (16), 2nd ABIGAIL ROSS and GRACE ROONEY (7), Under 15 Girls 1st AMBER JACKSON (15), 2nd AIMEE PORTER (83), 3rd OLIVIA ABBOTT (6), Under 17 Women 1st PHOEBE KEMP (16), Senior Women 1st EMILIA ECONOMU (14), 2nd ELANA DIMMER and NICOLA PAYNE (8)

Link to full list of Men and Women points total – Mens Cross Country Points Tables 2024-2025 Updated 09-11-24   Womens Cross Country Points Tables 2024-2025 Updated 09-11-24

CARDIFF CROSS CHALLEGE – Took place at Cardiff on 9 November.
Senior Women (6400m) – INDIRA PATEL U23 35th (22.33)

ENGLISH SCHOOLS CROSS COUNTRY CUP LONDON NORTH – Took place at Dulwich College on 7 November.
Junior Girls (2400m) – ABIGAIL ROSS (Highgate School) 40th (9.53)
Team Result – 1st Lady Eleanor Holles School (62 points), 2nd Kingsdale Foundation School (84), 3rd Highgate School (103)
Intermediate Boys (4500m) – XANDER REESE (Haberdasher’s Aske’s Boys School) 23rd (16.09), ETHAN MOSS (Haberdasher’s Aske’s Boys School) 44th (16.55), RAMSEY GILL (Parmiter’s School) 75th (18.15)
Team Result – 1st St Pauls School (41 points), 2nd Grey Court School (56), 3rd Eltham College (83), 8th Haberdasher’s Aske’s Boys School (136), 14th Parmiter’s School (206)
Senior Boys (5300m) – RAFI GAYER (Haberdasher’s Aske’s Boys School) 4th (17.21), JORDAN PEARLMAN (Haberdasher’s Aske’s Boys School) 9th (17.43), PETER BAYVEL-ZAYATS (Haberdasher’s Aske’s Boys School) 23rd (18.42)
Team Result – 1st Haberdasher’s Aske’s Boys School (48 points), 2nd Harrow School (56), 3rd The Latymer School (82)
Senior Girls (3300m) – ZULEIUHA COLLINS (Highgate School) 18th (13.22), AKHAILA COLLINS (Highgate School) 23rd (13.46)
Team Result – 1st Putney High School (44 points), 2nd Highgate School (50), 3rd The Godolphin And Latymer School (57)

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…
1,240 events – 244,256 walkers, joggers, runners and volunteers – 11,305 first timers – 34,320 PBs

COMPLETELY USELESS RANDOM FACT – Over 6,200 people have been a VI guide more than 31,780 times at parkrun

UPCOMING FIXTURES FOR THE NEXT 6 WEEKS, WHICH COVERS THE PERIOD THURSDAY 14 NOVEMBER UNTIL WEDNESDAY 25 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.

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 Closed
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. The Presentation of Awards will not be held at the AGM, but in a separate event to be held in early 2025.

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+

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.
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

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

LEE VALLEY MINITHON – Takes place on Saturday 7 December, at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR).
For school years 3 to 7.
To enter please use this link – https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/lee-valley/athletics-centre/minithon
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee – Please be advised that events may be full before the fixture date.

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

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

SOUTHERN U15/U17/U20 AND SENIOR COMBINED EVENTS INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place at Lee Valley Athletics Centre are 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR) on Saturday 14 December and Sunday 15 December.
To enter please use this link – http://www.seaa.org.uk/index.php
Entries Closing Date Tuesday 3 December
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee

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

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

OLYMPIC FUTURES PROGRAMME ANNOUNCED FOR 2024-2025 – The following article was published on the Athletics Weekly website recently.

Here is the list of athletes who UK Athletics are supporting in the hopes to succeed at upcoming Olympic Games, UK Athletics has announced 38 athletes selected for the 2024-25 Olympic Futures Programme, a key initiative designed to support rising stars in athletics. The programme, supported by Nike and delivered in partnership with the home country athletics federations, provides opportunities for athletes to develop the skills and abilities required for international senior success. It serves as a crucial stepping stone for young talent, helping them to transition on to the British Athletics’ World Class Programme, where they would have the benefit to receive National Lottery funding. By being on the Future Programme, British Athletics have identified that athlete as having the potential to win medals at the Olympic Games in coming years. Among the athletes on the 2024-25 Future Programme are several returning faces, including CHARLIE CARVELL. CARVELL, who earned his first senior international vest at the 2024 European Championships, was initially selected for the Paris Olympic Games but had to withdraw due to injury.

Also remaining on the programme are MIA MCINTOSH, NIA WEDDERBURN-GOODISON and TEDDY WILSON, who all represented Great Britain at the World Under-20 Championships in Lima. The new intake of 13 athletes includes notable figures such as world under-20 medallists ED BIRD, CHARLOTTE HENRICH and JAKE ODEY-JORDAN, as well as European under-20 cross country champion INNES FITZGERALD. The programme has already helped launch the careers of athletes who have gone on to achieve major international success.

These include Olympic 800m champion KEELY HODGINSON, European bronze medallist and world indoor pole vault champion MOLLY CAUDERY plus Olympic relay medallists CHARLIE DOBSON and AMBER ANNING. UKA Head of Performance Pathways, DAN WAGNER, said: “It’s been great to see the progress and development of current and former Futures athletes and their coaches in recent years and we look forward to tracking this year’s cohort. “The Futures Programme focuses on engaging and understanding athletes and coaches and supporting them on their unique journeys throughout different stages of their development, whether that’s achieving a personal best, a GB & NI junior debut, or stepping up to the senior ranks.

“While some have previously experienced the support of the Olympic World Class Programme, we understand that circumstances change and challenges happen. The aim for those athletes is obviously to progress back through the senior ranks. That’s why it’s fundamental for us to understand each athlete’s set up and plan, so that we can offer the tailored support they need to achieve their goals.” A full list of the athletes are listed below:

Academy (retained) – Michael Allison (Thomas Dobbing, Windsor, Slough, Eton & Hounslow); Success Eduan (Anita Richardson, Sale Harriers Manchester); Shannon Flockhart (Mark Vile, Cambridge & Coleridge); Kenny Ikeji (Fletcher Brooks, Basildon); Abigail Ives (Luke Gunn, Basildon); Mia McIntosh (Jake Awe, Harrow); Emily Newnham (Nicolas Dakin, Shaftesbury Barnet); Zara Obamakinwa (Mark Chapman, Blackheath & Bromley); Jeriel Quainoo (Ryan Freckleton, Blackheath & Bromley); Renee Regis (Clarence Callender, Shaftesbury Barnet); Ella Rush (Ryan Bailey, Amber Valley & Erewash); Nia Wedderburn-Goodison (Ryan Freckleton, Harrow); Teddy Wilson (Marvin Rowe, Shaftesbury Barnet)

Transition (retained) – Sophie Ashurst (Kate Rooney, Sale Harriers Manchester); Alyson Bell (Anne Scott, Glasgow Jaguars); Charlie Carvell (Stewart Marshall, Telford AC); Kane Elliott (Tomas Lewandoski, Falkirk Victoria Harriers); Joe Ferguson (Richard Kilty, Sheffield & Dearne); Samantha Harrison (Rob Denmark, Mansfield); Ethan Hussey (Trevor Painter, Leeds City AC); Henry McLuckie (Terrence Mahon, Isle of Wight); Abigail Pawlett (Ashley Bryant, Trafford AC); Aleeya Sibbons (Coral Nourrice, Newham & Essex Beagles); Matthew Stonier (Sonia McGeorge, Invicta East Kent); Bekah Walton (Blackheath & Bromley)

New to the Futures Programme – Sammy Ball (Rafer Joseph, Reading AC); Will Barnicoat (Tim Eglen, Aldershot, Farnham & District); Edward Bird (Mark Pauley, Poole AC); Innes FitzGerald (Gavin Pavey, Exeter Harriers); Daniel Goriola (Tony Jarrett, Blackheath & Bromley); Charlotte Henrich (Nigel Stickings, Invicta East Kent); Ben Jefferies (Bristol & West); Ava Lloyd (Trevor Painter, Wigan & District); Sam Lunt (James Wright, Wirral); Jake Odey-Jordan (Victor Blackett); Eden Robinson (Christian North, Cardiff Archers); Jaden Smith (Shaftesbury Barnet); Gemma Tutton (Richard Pilling, Lewes)

JACK BUCKNER “OUR PLAN IS ON TRACK” – The following article was published on the Athletics Weekly website recently.

Despite a loss of around £400,000 at last year’s London Diamond League, UK Athletics’ chief executive adds that the meet can be a profit-driver like Silverstone is in F1. JACK BUCKNER states that “our plan is on track”, after UK Athletics announced a loss of £1.2m for the financial year up to the end of March 2024. That’s down from the £3.7m reported last year, with the governing body projecting a loss of £250,000 for next year and a break even position in 2025-2026. The figures come off the back of Paris 2024 where Great Britain secured 10 Olympic athletics medals – the most since LA 1984 – and 18 in the Paralympics.

“We never like negative results but we’re pleased that our plan is on track,” BUCKNER, UK Athletics’ chief executive, said. “In fact, we’re slightly ahead of our plan and that’s our intention to keep step by step improving the position of the sport. “It feels like we’ve got a great performance programme with not just established stars, but really exciting stars for the future –  whether you talk about Phoebe Gill or LOUIE HINCHCLIFFE and obviously KEELY HODGKINSON, JAKE WIGHTMAN, MATT HUDSON-SMITH and KATRINA JOHNSON-THOMPSON.

“It feels like we’ve got a really exciting team and the success of the relays, so we’re delighted with that and we’re delighted with the way Paris went.” BUCKNER also believes that the Diamond League can be “like Silverstone” and a “profit-driver for us”, despite UK Athletics losing £400,000 on it last year and £800,000 when Birmingham held the event in 2022. Since the Diamond League returned to London last year, the meet – now delivered by Athletics Ventures, which involves UK Athletics, London Marathon Events and The Great Run Company – has sold out on both occasions. Next year’s edition (July 19, 2025) will be the last Diamond League before the national trials, ahead of a September world championships in Tokyo. The event will once again be at the London Stadium but discussions are already in place on evolving it for the better.

“In terms of innovation, we are absolutely looking to do that,” BUCKNER added. “I’m hoping we’ll come out with some innovative ideas and I think we probably all recognise the success of some of those kinds of concepts. “So yeah, we’re definitely looking at ways of innovating, keeping the heart of it kind of pure and authentic, which we did this year.” UK Athletics however will not be taking up MICHAEL JOHNSON’S Grand Slam Track next season. Grand Slam Track, which has a prize pot of $12.6m and is based off the four Slams you get in tennis or golf, has already attracted some of the biggest athletes in the world, from the likes of SYDNEY MCLAUGHLIN-LEVRONE and JOSH KERR to MARILEIDY PAULINO and KENNY BEDNAREK. JOHNSON’S new league begins in Kingston, Jamaica in April next year, with Miami and Los Angeles also staging events. BUCKNER states that UK Athletics had really good discussions with JOHNSON about Grand Slam Track but, for now, they just want to see how it goes.

“We know certain things about it and that seems quite US-centric at the moment, which is fine,” he said. “So I think we’re interested in sustainable, innovative events and we’ll look at all of them. But they need to be viable too. If you don’t get events right, you can lose quite a lot of money quite quickly, which is what happened historically. “So we will look at all these and see the core of it. Step one, get the Diamond League right. We just think there’s loads of potential in that to become strongly profitable.” As well as UK Athletics’ immediate focus on the Diamond League, the governing body is also looking at a feasibility study into bidding for either the 2029 or 2031 World Championships. An announcement on the 2029 host city will not be made until 2026.

BUCKNER also revealed that he wants to better support coaches in the UK, with TREVOR PAINTER and JENNY MEADOWS – who train HODGKINSON and GEORGIA BELL – receiving a fraction of the £60,000 in funding that top coaches once received. “I’ve set up a performance coaches’ group that JENNY MEADOWS sits on and we’re going to meet regularly and just generally try and find ways of supporting coaches better than we have done in the past,” BUCKNER added. “I’m really hopeful that that the this group will develop. There are some really good coaches on that and I’d absolutely love to do a lot more for coaches on the whole.”

ENGLAND ATHLETICS THROWS COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER – Just received the October issue from NICK RIDGEON of England Athletics – Throws Newsletter Oct-24 (5)

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

The Fixture Card has been updated on 12 November, and those changes are as follows – Cross Country – SEAA Inter-County Championships on 7 December, venue is now Croydon – BUCS Championships on 1 February, venue is now Cardiff – CAU Inter Counties on 8 March at Nottingham – English Schools on 15 March at West Sussex – Indoors all at Lee Valley – VAC and EMAC on 9 February – British Masters on 16 February – Middlesex, Hertfordshire and Kent Championships on 15/16 March.

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