Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers Weekly Newsletter Thursday 4 December 2025

Posted on 03/12/202504/12/2025 by sbharriers

Happy Birthday from Thursday 4 December to Wednesday 10 December – Emma Beardmore, Thomas Cadwallader, Dylan Evans, Jessica Hunter, John Kelly, Grace Rooney, Ross Sambrook, Jaden Smith, Nick Smith, Albert Taylor, Dan Watts, Glen Watts and Samuel Wiggins

RECENT NEW MEMBER – We wish you a Heathy, Happy and Successful time with Shaftesbury – RILEY MCNALLY

START FITNESS METROPOLITAN LEAGUE – The third fixture of five takes place on Saturday 6 December at Wormwood Scrubs, Linford Christie Stadium, Artillery Lane, London (SatNav W12 0DF).
Race HQ: Thames Valley Harriers clubhouse, Linford Christie Stadium, Artillery Lane, London (Satnav W12 0DF).
Changing and Shower Facilities: None, no dedicated changing facilities, please arrived ready to run.
Toilets: Portaloos will be located inside stadiumclose to entrance gate.
Refreshments: Will be on sale in the TVH clubhouse.
Where possible, please use public transport, walk or cycle. If travelling by car, please car share to reduce impact. Linford Christie Stadium is located within the Ultra Low Emmission Zone – Link to check if your car is chargeable for the ULEZ – https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/check-your-vehicle/
Public Transport – The closest station is East Acton on the Central Line. For buses please check on TFL website for stops on Du Cane Road (Hammersith Hospita) or Scrubs lane..
Cycle Storage – Can be locked to railings in the stadium around the track.
Parking: The Wormwood Scrubs Charitable Car Park is next to the course, entrance from Du Cane Road (Satnav W12 0AE), £2.20 per hour payment by card or app. The car park will be very busy, where possible travel by public transport is recommended.
Additional Notes: There are roadworks with temporary traffic lights and delays at the other side of Wormwood Scrubs on Scrubs Lane and Wood lane.
This is the link to all information as published on the Metropolitan League web site, which includes a decription and maps of course – Metropolitan League Information For Race 3 At Wormwood Scrubs On 6 December 2025
You may wish to access the Metropolitan League web for any late information that may be posted – https://metleague.run/Fixtures/
The timetable is approximate and subject to change without notice where necessary. Please plan to arrive early and listen for any announcements.
Timetable – 12.00 Under 11 Boys Over 9 (1.85km), 12.02 Under 11 Girls Over 9 (1.85km), 12.10 Under 13 Boys (2.8km), 12.12 Under 13 Girls (2.8km), 12.30 Under 15 Boys and Under 17 Men (4.3km), 12.32 Under 15 Girls and Under 17 Women (4.3km), 12.50 Senior (Mixed Trila Race) (4.3km), 13.20 Under 20, Senior and Veteran Women (7.1km), 14.20 Under 20, Senior and Veteran Men (7.1km)
Please Note: For the 2025 season, the timings have changed, with all age groups except U17/U15 having their own races. There is now a trial race for athletes wanting a slightlyshorter race. It is to assist those new to running, returning from injury or those only doing road races, athletes to move down a distance.
Note: You do not have to be pre-entered, just turn up and run.
Please collect your race numbers from the team managers – SIMON KEENE or JEREMY SOTHCOTT

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 Wormwood Scrubs, is the third fixture in the Winter Points Series for all age-groups.

Age-Groups Under 13 to Veteran Men and Women, the final positions are based on the best 5 results from the 7 fixtures available. Age-Groups Under 11 Boys and Girls, the final positions are based on the best 4 results from the 6 fixtures available.

SBH WINTER CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS – The third Start Fitness Metropolitan League fixture at Wormwood Scrubs, is the first fixture in the Winter Club Championships Series for age-groups Under 20 Men, 5 Miles Senior Men and Masters Men 40+

THE THIRD RE-UNION AT THE SHAFTESBURY TAVERN – An update on the evening from PHIL CUNNINGHAM.
Great to see everyone on Monday night at the Shaftesbury Tavern. I know some of you travelled a long way, so a particular thanks to you guys. We agreed that we would arrange another social evening at the Shaftesbury Tavern next year on Monday 7th December 2026 – put the date in your diaries. Hopefully next year we can get some younger people to join us together with some of our Women Members.

We have an opportunity to share a discount code to their Showdown 6 game in March.
To reserve tickets this is the unique code SD610GYGJP and here is the link https://saracens.com/theshowdown6/

ENGLAND ATHLETICS THROWS COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER – Just received the November issue from NICK RIDGEON of England Athletics – England Athletics Throws Community Newsletter November 2025

UPCOMING INDOOR SEASON, COMBINED SBH CLUB RECORDS – With the Indoor season almost upon us, these are the 3 indoor club record documents updated on 23 July 2025, and shows changes in RED from the previous issue of the 14 June 2025 – E SBH Club Indoor Track Records For All Men Age Groups Updated 29-10-25 F Club Indoor Field Records For All Men Age-Groups Updated 29-10-25 G SBH Club Indoor Track And Field Records For All Women Age Groups Updated 29-10-25

WINTER TRAINING SESSIONS – CLYDE GORDON has advised me that the sessions will restart from Monday 3 November and please let him no whether you wish to attend – clydeg67@hotmail.co.uk

Sessions – Mondays 7.00pm to 8.30pm will be for those interested in High Jump – Wednesdays 7.00pm to 8.30pm will be for those interested in Long/Triple Jump.
Dress in layers, ready to train, we meet in the Indoor Track about halfway down.

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 24-07-25
EMMA GOUGE who is the Stadium Athletics and SBH Co-Ordinator had advised me that any athletes coming outside the usual Tuesday and Thursday that they can tap and go with the sum up machine in West reception or scan the QR code, which they will find on the pedestrian gate on entry. We would remind you that athletes should not come through the clubhuse without paying the entry fee. This gets picked up, not only by other athletes that pay, and find it very frustrating and unfair, but also by Saracens security system which can result in a fine, and a ban from using the facility.

SHAFTESBURY BARNET HARRIERS SUBSCRIPTIONS – The current SBH annual subscription is £90 (following the 2025 SBH AGM) and the current England Athletics annual registration from 1 April 2025 is £20. The current total is £110 and you will be advised via the SBH Membermojo system, when your subscription and EA fees are due for payment.
For new members there is also a charge for Club Kit which is £45, giving an overall total of £155.

RESULTS

NORTH WEST LONDON LEAGUE – The third fixture of five took place at Trent Park on 22 November
The official results have now been published, the individual results that were published in last weeks Newsletter were correct. These are the team results.

Under 11 Boys 2k – Team Result – 1st Highgate Harriers A (26 points), 2nd SBH A (33), 3rd Highgate Harriers B (60), 4th SBH B (103) 14 teams finished
Under 11 Girls 2k – Team Result – 1st Windsor, Slough, Eton & Hounslow (21 points), 2nd SBH (48), 3rd Barnet & District (61) 10 teams finished
Under 13 Boys 3k – Team Result – 1st Dacorum ( 52 points), 2nd SBH (56), 3rd Highgate Harriers (57) 14 teams finished
Under 13 Girls 3k – Team Result – 1st London Heathside (48 points), 2nd Maidenhead (64), 3rd SBH (65) 13 teams finished
Under 15 Boys 4k – Team Result – 1st Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (49 points), 2nd London Heathside (53), 3rd Barnet & District (56), 10th SBH (107) 12 teams finished
Under 15 Girls 4k – Team Result – 1st Barnet & District (33 points), 2nd Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (39), 3rd Windsor, Slough, Eton & Hounslow (87), 9th SBH (113) 12 teams finished
Under 17 Men 5k – Team Result – 1st London Heathside (19 points), 2nd Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (35), 3rd Barnet & District (45) 7 teams finished
Under 17 Women 5k – Team Result – 1st London Heathside (12 points), 2nd Highgate Harriers (42), 3rd Dacorum (47) 4 teams finished

This is the link to the North West London League results on their website – https://www.british-athletics.co.uk/nwll/
The next North West London League fixture takes place at Hampstead Heath Extension on 31 January 2026.

HATFIELD 5 MILES – Took place at Hatfield on 30 November
BRADLEY SINGER V35 210st (PB 35.18)

SOUTHERN INTER COUNTIES CHAMPIONSHIPS – Took place at Greenford on 29 November
Under 13 Boys – 3000m HARRISON HENDERSON U13 (Middlesex) 19th (10.53) the winner was LUIS DA SILVA of Middlessex (10.20), 120 runners finished
Under 13 Girls – 3000m GRACE ROONEY U13 (Middlesex) 47th (12.17) the winner was MADISON KINDLER of Essex (10.58), 106 runners finished
Under 15 Boys – 4000m No SBH runners, the winner was BYRON ROBERTS of Sussex (13.13), 126 runners finished
Under 15 Girls – 4000mNo SBH runners, the winner was SUMMER SMITH of Essex (14.16), 110 runners finished
Under 17 Men – 5000m ARTHUR PHILLIPS U17 (Middlesex) 35th (17.03) the winner was JOSEPH SCANES of Kent (15.46), 108 runners finished
Under 17 Women – 5000m POSIE SHAW U17 (Middlesex) 12th (19.02), ROSE-ELLEN FLANNERY U17 (Hertfordshire) 62nd (20.39) the winner was SONNY ALLEN of Middlesex (17.55), 108 runners finished
Under 20 & Senior Women – 6000m No SBH runners, the U20 winner was ANNA MAE BLOOMFIELD of Surrey (22.03), the Senior winner was KATE O’NEIL of Essex (20.49), 99 runners finished

FRATERNITY AND SORORITY CUPS – Took place at Trent Park on 22 November
Awaiting results to be published

RUNNING2TIME BRUNEL OPEN MEETING – Took place at Uxbridge on 26 November
60m – SX A8 DAMI ADEKUNLE U15 4th (PB 8.50i) taking .08 of a second off her 2024 time, B8 DAMI finished 3rd (8.57i)
Long Jump – SX DAMI ADEKUNLE U15 8th (4.50mi)

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…
1,291 events – 194,364 walkers, joggers, runners and volunteers – 6,793 first timers – 18,957 PBs

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Aldenham on 29 November
ETHAN SLUTZKIN U13 3rd (21.48) this was his 143rd Parkrun, ANDREW PORTER V50 5th (23.08) this was his 24th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Broadwater on 29 November
TIM PARKIN V45 38th (24.57) this was his 6th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Canons Park on 29 November
LENARD MICHEL V55 24th (24.31) this was his 165th Parkrun, SHONA MICHEL V50 57th (27.44) this was her 170th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Downs Link, Shoreham-By-Sea on 29 November
DANIEL NICHOLS V40 1st (17.41) this was his 71st Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Hackney Marshes on 29 November
BARRY CHISHOLM V65 244th (31.13) this was his 390th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Maylands Peninsula, Perth, Australia on 29 November
STUART MOORE V65 30th (27.56) this was his 258th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Oak Hill on 29 November
JESSE ABRAHAMS U17 1st (PB 16.58) this was his 11th Parkrun, BRADLEY SINGER V35 43rd (22.49) this was his 346th Parkrun, STUART SINGER V65 46th (22.54) this was his 491st Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Rendlesham Forest on 29 November
ROSS HAMMOND U20 4th (20.20) this was his 103rd Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Rothay Park on 29 November
ROBBIE LIGHTOWLER 153rd (38.19) this was his 28th Parkrun

SBH UPCOMING CROSS COUNTRY AND ROAD FIXTURES FOR THE NEXT 6 WEEKS, WHICH COVERS THE PERIOD THURSDAY 4 DECEMBER UNTIL WEDNESDAY 14 JANUARY – The SBH 2025-2026 Winter Fixture Card and Information Sheet 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 CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place on Saturday 13 December at Hillingdon House Farm, Gatting Way, Uxbridge (Satnav UB8 1ES).
Toilets and Changing Rooms: Are located at the Hillingdon Athletic Track. There will be NO at start and finish of course
Car Parking: No parking will be available at either Hillingdon Sports and Leisure Centre or Uxbridge College.If you are driving, please park in one of the town centre car park. These include The Chimes (c.1500 spaces) and The Pavilions, where there are two car parks, Cedars and Grainges (c.1000 spaces). There is only limited street parking in the area and we recommend use of Public transport to get to the venue.
Public Transport: The nearest underground station is Uxbridge (Met and Piccadilly lines). Then take a U2 bus (towards Brunel University) or a 15-minute walk from the town centre ans station or Hillingdon (Met and Piccadilly lines).and access the eastern side of Hillingdon House Farm sports ground.
Course: The river crossing will not be used in any of the races. Course maps will be made available closer to race day.
Athletes: Please do not warm-up on the football pitches that are close to the finish.
Start Times 11.100am U11 Boys (2000m), 11.20am U11 Girls (2000m), 11.30am U13 Boys (3000m), 11.35am U13 Girls (3000m), 11.50am U15 Boys (4000m), 12.00pm U15 Girls (4000m), 12.25pm U17 and U20 Men (6000m), 12.35pm U17 and U20 Women (6000m), 1.00pm Senior Women (8000m), 1.45pm Senior Men (12000m).
Link to document showing all information – Middlesex Championship Prospectus 13-12-25
Entries Closing Date Friday 5 December
Note: You will have to be pre-entered by your respective Team Manager

SBH WINTER POINTS CHAMPIONSHIPS – The Middlesex Championship fixture at Hillingdon House Farm, is the fourth fixture in the Winter Points Series for the Under 11 Boys and Girlsl age-groups.
Age-Groups Under 11 Boys and Girls, the final positions are based on the best 4 results from the 6 fixtures available.

EUROPEAN CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place on Sunday 14 December at Lagoa, Portugal.
Note: You will be selected following the trials on the 29 November

BOXING DAY BONANZA RUN – Takes place on Friday 26 December at StoneX Stadium.
DAVE BEDFORD will be organising this event, with the racing starting at 11.00.
The issuing of numbers, refreshments and prize giving takes place in the Indoor Track area. Distance 2 miles and 1 mile for Under 11. Only £2 entry fee! There will be prizes, raffle (bring cash) and free refreshments……why not come in fancy dress.
A run or even walk for all the family including pets!. Last year we had 50 runners! Donations to the raffle welcome with winners galore!

HERTFORDSHIRE CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place on Saturday 3 January at Trent Park, Cockfosters (Satnav EN4 0JZ).
Race HQ – Will be a Gazebo located near to the Start/Finish area.
Toilet and Changing Facilities – Portaloos will be located near to the car parking area. There are no changing rooms, so please arrive ready to run.
Refreshments – Available from the 9yards Retail Park(10 minutes from course) or Costellos Café at the Lakes (15 minute walk) open from 10.00am to 4.00pm.
Travel – Parking is available. The access to the venue will be off Broadhall Way. The car park is directly opposite the football ground. If coming from the East along Broadhall Way, you will have to proceed to the roundabout byond the football ground and then come back as only access is from the Eastbound carriageway.The acess to parking fron Six HillsWay..Those who want to jog to the start for a nice warm-up could park at Fairlands Lake and run down through the valley
Public Transport – For those not travelling by car, Stevenage Rail Station is about 27 minutes walk from the course. Buses run from the town centre to the 9Yards retail and then it is a 10 minute walk.
Course – The races will be run over open parkland between the car parking areas and Six Hills Way (Locals may know this area as the Showgorund), courses mainly grass although there will be some places where tarmac paths will be crossed.
Start Times 11.00am U11 Boys (1500m), 11.05am U11 Girls (1500m), 11.15am U13 Boys (3000m), 11.20am U13 Girls (3000m), 11.40am U15 Boys (4000m), 11.42am U15 Girls (4000m), 12.00pm U17 and U20 Women (6000m), 12.05pm U17 Men (6000m), 12.40pm U20 Men (8000m), 12.40pm Senior Women (8000m), 1.30pm Senior Men (11750m).
Entries Closing Date Saturday 20 December
Note: You will have to be pre-entered by your respective Team Manager

SBH WINTER POINTS CHAMPIONSHIPS – The Hertfordshire Championship fixture at Stevenage, is the fourth fixture in the Winter Points Series for the Under 11 Boys and Girlsl age-groups.
Age-Groups Under 11 Boys and Girls, the final positions are based on the best 4 results from the 6 fixtures available.

START FITNESS MEDICINE METROPOLITAN LEAGUE – The fourth fixture of five takes place on Saturday 10 January at at Stanborough Park, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire (SatNav AL8 6DF).
Details to follow

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 Metropolitan League fixture at Welwyn Garden City is the fifth fixture for the Under 11 Boys and Girls in their six race series. Also it is the fourth fixture for the Under 13 and above age-groups in their 7 race series.
Age-Groups Under 13 to Veteran Men and Women, the final positions are based on the best 5 results from the 7 fixtures available. Age-Groups Under 11 Boys and Girls, the final positions are based on the best 4 results from the 6 fixtures available.

SBH CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS – The Metropolitan League fixture at Welwyn Garden City is the Club Championship race for the Under 11 Boys and Girls

SBH UPCOMING INDOOR FIXTURES, WHICH COVERS THE PERIOD SUNDAY 7 DECEMBER AND ANY FIXTURE THAT IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE TO ENTER – The SBH 2025 Summer Fixture Card and Information Sheet 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.

INFORMATION ON THE LEE VALLEY INDOOR MINITHONS – The final Minithon place on Saturday 28 March 2026 at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, London (N9 0AR)
Entries open on Monday 2 February.
Link to the document that explains what a Minithon is, also details of all 3 Minithons – Lee Valley Minithons 2025-2026
Link to all Lee Valley information – https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/lee-valley/athletics-centre/minithon

LEE VALLEY INDOOR OPEN MEETING – Takes place on Sunday 7 December at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, London (N9 0AR)
Entries Closed

LEE VALLEY INDOOR MINITHON – Takes place on Saturday 20 December at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, London (N9 0AR)
Entries Have Reached Full Capacit

LEE VALLEY NEW YEARS INDOOR OPEN MEETING – Takes place on Tuesday 1 January, at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR).
Events are 60m, 200m 300m, 400m and 800m. For all age-groups including U13s.
To enter please use this link to Opentrack – https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2025/GBR/lvacnewyearsopen/
Entries Closing Date Sunday 29 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 U13/U15/U17 INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place at Lee Valley Athletics Centre are 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR) on Saturday 10 January and Sunday 11 January
Events Saturday – U13 60m, 800m Heats, Long Jump, High Jump, Shot – U15 60m, 800m Heats, 60m Hurdles – U17 60m, 60m Hurdles
Events Sunday – U13 800m Finals – U15 200m, 300m, 800m Finals, Long/Triple Jump, High Jump, Pole Vault, Shot – U17 200m, 400m, 800m, Long/Triple Jump, High Jump, Pole Vault, Shot
To enter please use this link – https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/about?id=27414
Entries Closing Date Tuesday 30 December
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee

LEE VALLEY LONDON U20 AND SENIOR INDOOR GAMES – Takes place at Lee Valley Athletics Centre are 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR) on Saturday 17 January and Sunday 18 January.
Events are 60m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 60m Hurdles, High Jump, Pole Vault, Long Jump, Triple Jump and Shot Put.
Entries Open Now, Link to entries on Opentrack – https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2026/GBR/ligu20sen/
Entries Closing Date Friday 9 January – 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.

ENGLAND U20 & SENIOR INDOOR COMBINED EVENTS CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place on Saturday 17 January and Sunday 18 January at EIS, Coleridge Lane, Sheffied (Satnav S9 5DA)
Events Saturday – U20M & SMHeptathlon, U20W & SW Pentathlon
To enter please use this link – https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/participants?id=27562
Entries Closing Date Friday 16 January
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee

LEE VALLEY LONDON U13, U15 AND U17 INDOOR GAMES – Takes place at Lee Valley Athletics Centre are 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR) on Saturday 24 January and Sunday 25 January.
Events are 60m, 200m, 300m, 400m, 800m, 60m Hurdles, High Jump, Pole Vault, Long Jump, Triple Jump and Shot Put.
Entries Open Now, Link to entries on Opentrack – https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2026/GBR/ligu13u15u17/
Entries Closing Date Saturday 17 January – 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 MIDDLE DISTANCE INDOOR OPEN MEETING – Takes place at Lee Valley Athletics Centre are 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR) on Wednesday 18 February.
Events are 800m U13 and above, 1500m U15 and above, first race starts at 18.30
Entries Open Now, Link to entries on Opentrack – https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2026/GBR/lvacmiddledistance/
Entries Closing Date Friday 14 February – 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.

EUROPEAN MASTERS INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026 – Takes place on Friday 27 March to Thursday 2 April at Torun, Poland.
Entries are now open, link to entries and information on Opentrack – https://ema.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2026/POL/emaci/
Entries Closing Date Sunday 8 February – 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

The following 4 Indoor fixtures are those that are promoted by SBH in 2026, I will advise yourselves when they are open to enter on Opentrack.
SHAFTESBURY BARNET HARRIERS INDOOR JUMPS MEETING – Takes place on Sunday 8 February at StoneX Stadium, Greenlands Lane, Hendon, London (SatNav NW4 1RL). Events are Pole Vault and Long/Triple Jump
SHAFTESBURY BARNET HARRIERS OUTDOOR THROWSFEST MEETING – Takes place on Saturday 14 March at StoneX Stadium, Greenlands Lane, Hendon, London (SatNav NW4 1RL). Events are Discus, Shot, Hammer and Javelin
SHAFTESBURY BARNET HARRIERS OUTOOR THROWSFEST MEETING – Takes place on Sunday 29 March at StoneX Stadium, Greenlands Lane, Hendon, London (SatNav NW4 1RL). Events are Discus, Shot, Hammer and Javelin
SHAFTESBURY BARNET HARRIERS INDOOR JUMPS MEETING – Takes place on Sunday 5 April at StoneX Stadium, Greenlands Lane, Hendon, London (SatNav NW4 1RL). Pole Vault, High Jump and Long Jump. This fixture will take place using the new Young Athletes even-year age-group changes, which take effect from 1 April 2026.

STEVE CRAM AND STEVE SMITH HELP SEARCH FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF YOUNG ATHLETES – The following article was published on the Athletics Weekly website recently.

British Olympians are co-chairing a brain-storming group of athletes and coaches who aim to create a strategy to attract – and retain – young athletes in Britain. Words and phrases like ‘recruitment and retention of young athletes’ will be familiar and perhaps tired concepts to older athletes and coaches. But the quest to find new runners, jumpers and throwers is never-ending.

In recent years and particularly since the pandemic, the number of youngsters who are taking up athletics and maintaining an interest into their late teens and 20s seems to be dwindling. So in order to combat this, supermiler STEVE CRAM and high jump legend STEVE SMITH have been quietly working behind the scenes in recent months as co-chairs of an independent selection of people called the Vision Group which is attempting to find some solutions to the problem in collaboration with the home country athletics associations in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. CRAM says: “I know people will say ‘we’ve been here before and I wasn’t listened to’. So please don’t have that attitude because that was a little bit ‘me’. “I thought ‘really, do we have to go through this again?’ But I care so much about our sport and I know that most of you are exactly the same and because of that I believe we should give this a bit of a shot.” He adds: “”We’ve got a good group of people together who have come up with some thoughts and ideas. They might not be the solution but we need something to hang our hat on.”

As well as CRAM and SMITH, the group includes Olympic and world 400m champion CHRISTINE OHURUOGU, young Scottish sprinter TAMMY OSHINWO, Loughborough Uni director of sport LOUISE GEAR, Forte Talent CEO and former parkrun CEO NICK PEARSON, ex-thrower and rugby league player ABI EKOKU, youth coach GARY LAYBOURNE and masters sprinter and young athlete academy coach TJ OSSEI.

The project has also tapped into some work done by a company called Sherbert Research, which has spoken to a number of teenagers who are either current athletes or have lapsed or are disinterested in athletics for whatever reason.
The research has found the following barriers when it comes to youngsters getting involved in the sport:

Awareness: Many don’t know how to get involved or feel athletics is only for the ‘talented’
• Perceptions: Seen as overly competitive and less fun or social than other sports
• Accessibility: Costs, travel, and unclear competition pathways limit participation
• Inclusion: Clubs and coaching experiences can feel inconsistent or unwelcoming
• Changing demographics: New audience needs and expectations aren’t fully addressed

CRAM and SMITH hope their group can identify what current and active teenage athletes need in order to stay committed to the sport. They also want to find out why ‘lapsed athletes’ left athletics and also why non-athletes have chosen other sports instead of athletics. The research already has found out that for many young athletes it hasn’t so much been a case of ‘quitting’ athletics but simply finding a ‘better fit’ or something they enjoyed more than athletics.

They have also found that young people want athletics to feel:

More social, less solitary
• More flexible, less all-or-nothing
• More inclusive, less intimidating
• More fun but (still) serious when it matters

Athletics has been described by youngsters in the research as intimidating and only for ‘talented’, or too serious and hard to access.

Some early recommendations from the project include:

Start with open doors
• Create low-pressure, visible entry points that feel welcoming — not selective or intimidating
• Re-think how, where and by whom children and teens first experience the sport

Offer formats that flex with real life
• Build options that fit around exams, work and wellbeing
• Let teens step in and out without guilt and return when ready
• Support different levels of commitment, from casual enjoyment to serious progression

Rethink what competition can be
• Design events with energy, music and shared moments, not just results
• Celebrate progress, resilience and effort, alongside elite achievement
• Give space for those chasing big goals, but don’t let that be the only story

Let young people help shape it
• Involve teens in co-creating formats, events and club culture
• Use vision groups to make sure the sport feels relevant, inclusive and worth returning to

The group have also come up with six main principles so far, which are:

Inclusive and Accessible for All
Wellbeing and Personal Growth First
Flexible and Responsive Formats
Social Connection and Belonging
Youth Voice and Ownership
One Team: Joined-Up Delivery

They also have an early list of five visions:

1 Local and regional collaboration with new athletics hubs – Transforming the participation landscape into inclusive, high-quality clusters of activity with local reach and national impact.

2 Competition culture – Prioritisation of flexible, inclusive, and progressive competition formats that reflect young people’s lives and motivations.

3 Blended and digital pathways – Harnessing technology to complement in-person participation, track progress, and increase accessibility.

4 Well being and belonging at the core – Repositioning the wider perception of athletics as being grounded in belonging, identity, supporting good mental health and long-term engagement — not just performance.

5 Athletics as the foundation of all sports – Embedding run, jump, and throw skills into the wider sporting ecosystem as the entry point for every young athlete and recognising that athletes can and should be participating in other sports.

In a video message to the sport, Cram says the project has a certain amount of urgency and cannot be allowed to drag on. The next stage is for further people to come forward to be a part of the discussion. There are also plans for webinars where more talks will take place.

To be part of the discussion, click here

To find out more about the work and research so far, click here

SHAFTESBURY BARNET HARRIERS INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT– To follow our newInstagram account, from your own account, by searching for ‘shaftesbury_barnet’ or by clicking https://www.instagram.com/shaftesbury_barnet/

To Members and Parents, if you wish for any photographs to be posted on Instagram, please email them to sbh.instagram@outlook.com If you can at the same time give details on when and where the photographs was taken, plus any other comments.
Please feel free to post photographs of any special occasion, for example, your wedding day, an addition to the family.

THE FOLLOWING IS CLUB INFORMATION ON VARIOUS TOPICS

‘MEMBERMOJO’ SECURE MEMBERS SYSTEM – We have implemented a new secure member system to allow members to join and renew their membership online. (You can also delete yourself from our records if you are no longer a member, or you can request deletion from sean.sutherland@yahoo.ca)
Your basic contact information has been imported. Please check and update your data so that we can have up-to-date information. View your profile using the instructions below, check your data and update as necessary. You will also be able to renew your record when it is close to expiring (within a month of expiry). Payments will still be made via bank transfer.

Link to document which gives information to existing members on the system, and how to use it – Membermojo Instructions To Use For Existing Members May 2025

SBH 2025-2026 WINTER FIXTURE CARD – The SBH 2025-2026 Winter Fixture Card and Information Sheet has now been published on the SBH Website on 6 September 2025, and now updated on 27 October 2025. This is the link to the fixture card, which you can access and print for future reference – B SBH Winter 2025-2026 Fixture Card Fixtures Issued 06-09-25 And Updated 27-10-25

Changes on the fixture card are highlighted in RED which are as follows;
Cross Country – Hertfordshire Championships now takes place on 3 January and not the 4, BUCS Championships will now take place in April.
Road Relays – Southern 6/12 Stage on 29 March, venue to be confirmed.
Indoors Fixtures At Lee Valley – December new fixture OPEN MEETING on the 7 – January LONDON U20/SENIOR GAMES on the 17-18 and LONDON U13/U15/U17 GAMES on the 24-25 – February SBH JUMPS MEETING on the 8, MIDDLES DISTANCE OPEN MEETING on the 18 and SBH THROWSFEST MEETING on the 29 – March SBH THROWSFEST MEETING on the 14 and ENGLAND MASTERS INTER AREA CHAMPIONSHIPS on the 14 – April SBH JUMPS MEETING on the 5.
England Indoor Fixtures At Sheffield – January ENGLAND ATHLETICS U20/SENIOR COMBINED EVENTS CHAMPIONSHIPS on the 17-18 – February ENGLAND ATHLETICS U15/U17/U20 CHAMPIONSHIPS on the 7-8.

SBH CROSS COUNTRY POINTS RACES – There are a series of races which all age-groups from Under 11 to Masters can compete. The Under 11 Boys and Girls have 6 races available to compete over the season, which are the 5 Metropolitan League fixtures and either the Hertfordshire or Middlesex Championships. The final results is based on the best 4 points achieved from the 6 races available. The Under 13 to Masters Men and Women have 7 races available to compete over the season, which are the 5 Metropolitan League fixtures plus the Southern and National Championships. The final results is based on the best 5 points achieved from the 7 races available.

The Information Sheet includes details of the SBH CROSS COUNTRY CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP RACES – There are a series of designated races which all age-groups from Under 11 to Masters can compete. The Under 20 Men, 5 Miles Senior Men and Masters Men 40+ race is the Metropolitan League on 6 December, the Under 11 Boys and Girls race is the Metropolitan League on 10 January – All remaining Men and Women age-groups race is the Southern Championships on 24 January.

REQUEST FROM TEAM MANAGERS – We are asking that you reply to team managers when they contact you? It’s very difficult to select a team if the athletes don’t reply especially when we can see that they have read the text. Even if they are unavailable the team managers need to know!

COMBINED SBH CLUB RECORDS – I have produced 7 single document, 1 document for example is ‘Men’s Club Track and Road Records Outdoors’ and shows events from Under 9 up to Masters 70+ on two pages.
These are the 4 outdoor documents updated on 29 October 2025, and shows changes in RED from the previous issue of the 23 July 2025 – A SBH Club Outdoor Track And Road Records For All Men Age Groups Updated 29-10-25 B SBH Club Outdoor Field Records For All Men Age Groups Updated 29-10-25 C SBH Club Outdoor Track And Road Records For All Women Age Groups Updated 29-10-25 D SBH Club Outdoor Field Records For All Women Age Groups Updated 29-10-25

These are the 3 indoor documents updated on 23 July 2025, and shows changes in RED from the previous issue of the 14 June 2025 – E SBH Club Indoor Track Records For All Men Age Groups Updated 29-10-25 F Club Indoor Field Records For All Men Age-Groups Updated 29-10-25 G SBH Club Indoor Track And Field Records For All Women Age Groups Updated 29-10-25

CHANGE TO 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 24-07-25
EMMA GOUGE who is the Stadium Athletics and SBH Co-Ordinator had advised me that any athletes coming outside the usual Tuesday and Thursday that they can tap and go with the sum up machine in West reception or scan the QR code, which they will find on the pedestrian gate on entry. We would remind you that athletes should not come through the clubhuse without paying the entry fee. This gets picked up, not only by other athletes that pay, and find it very frustrating and unfair, but also by Saracens security system which can result in a fine, and a ban from using the facility.

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 SBH 2025-2026 Winter Fixture Card, which gives details of Training and Coaching – A SBH Winter 2025-2026 Fixture Card Front Sheet Issued 06-09-25

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 72510.

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 09.11.21 StoneX Stadium Certificate

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

Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers Weekly Newsletter Thursday 27 November 2025

Posted on 26/11/202530/11/2025 by sbharriers

Happy Birthday from Thursday 27 November to Wednesday 3 December – Olivia Abbott, Clifford Barley, Gregory Dunson, Rodrigo Lopes, Gilad Nachshen, Alejandro Sanchez, Milan Trajkovic and Teddy Wilson

SHAFTESBURY BARNET HARRIERS 135th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – Took place on Tuesday 25 November, in the “100 Club” East Stand at StoneX Stadium. The meeting was due to start at 19:30 but could only officially start at 7.55 when the required 20 people (quorum) were present including one member who joined virtually! We will need to consider what time/day we hold the meeting next year. Link to minutes of 2025 AGM – AGM 2025 Minutes

The Annual Report was presented by the Philip Cunningham who highlighted five members that competed at the World Championship. He also noted the numerous individual and team winners in T&F (indoor and outdoor), Cross Country, Road Running and Relays events at County, Area and National levels with the club having success across all age groups. Link to Annual Report – SBH Annual report 2024-25 Final

The Annual Accounts were presented by the Geoff Morphitis, with the club making a small profit of around £3K. John Kelly gave a special thanks to Geoff Morphitis who has been the Club Treasurer for the last 36 years!. Link to the SBH Accounts – SBH Final Accounts Year Ended 30.09.2025

Our list of officers for next year was approved, though John Kelly stressed the need to fill three important vacant roles including Treasurer, Meetings Manager and Clerk to the Council. Anyone willing to help with these would be greatly appreciated. Link to list of Officers – SBH AGM Final List of Club Officers 2025

The proposal to raise the annual subscription to £90 was accepted

NORTH WEST LONDON LEAGUE – The third fixture of five took place last Saturday at Trent Park.
Congratulations on an outstanding day, with some 33 black and white stripes competing in a very wet and windy course. Which was just below the record turnout of 42 runners at Kingsbury on 1 November.

We had an Individual win from Under 11 Girl AMELIA WILKES-TURPIE U11 (6.51) after finishing 2nd in the first fixture, AMELIA has now won the second and third fixtures. There were top 5 finishes from – Under 11 Boys DANIYAL JANMOHAMED U11 3rd(8.45) and Under 11 Girls LILY JANMOHAMED U11 5th (9.41).
The results published were provisional (awaiting confimation of names), therefore the team results are still to be calculated.

SARACENS SHOWDOWN 6 GAMES – EMMA GOUGE has sent the club an early bird invitation, for the Showdown 6 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday 28 March 2026. There are 2 games, first Saracens Women who play Sale Sharks Women at 14.30, followed by Saracens Men who play Northampton Saints Men at 18.00.
We have an opportunity to share a discount code to their Showdown 6 game in March.
To reserve tickets this is the unique code SD610GYGJP and here is the link https://saracens.com/theshowdown6/

WINTER TRAINING SESSIONS – CLYDE GORDON has advised me that the sessions will restart from Monday 3 November and please let him no whether you wish to attend – clydeg67@hotmail.co.uk

SHAFTESBURY BARNET HARRIERS SUBSCRIPTIONS – The current SBH annual subscription is £85 (following the 2024 SBH AGM) and the current England Athletics annual registration from 1 April 2025 is £20. The current total is £105 and you will be advised via the SBH Membermojo system, when your subscription and EA fees are due for payment.
For new members there is also a charge for Club Kit which is £45, giving an overall total of £150.

RESULTS

NORTH WEST LONDON LEAGUE – The third fixture of five took place at Trent Park on 22 November
The results published were provisional (awaiting confimation of names), therefore the team results are still to be calculated.

Under 11 Boys 2k – DANIYAL JANMOHAMED U11 3rd (8.54), RIAN VARIA U11 13th (9.15), MARKO BIRD U11 22nd (9.59), LEO ROTH U11 32nd (10.13), IVAN BIRD U11 43rd (10.32), ELIJAH KATTAN U11 45th (10.35), LUKE SAVVA U11 46th (10.36), FINLAY MILES U11 49th (10.39), THEO BETTRIDGE U11 54th (10.47), JAMIE GOLDBERG U11 64th (11.01), MAX FISHMAN U11 74th (11.13) the winner was JESSE GELLER of Woodford Green & Essex Ladies (8.11), 82 runners finished
Team Result – 1st Highgate Harriers A (26 points), 2nd SBH A (33), 3rd Highgate Harriers B (60), 4th SBH B (103) 14 teams finished

Under 11 Girls 2k – AMELIA WILKES-TURPIE U11 1st (9.05), LILY JANMOHAMED U11 5th (9.41), RUBY KONVISOR U11 20th (10.44), ELSIE BETTRIDGE U11 32nd (11.18), ABI KENNEDY U11 36th (11.35), HANNAH ABDY U11 53rd (15.33), OLIVE TURVEY U11 54th (15.34) 54 runners finished
Team Result – 1st Windsor, Slough, Eton & Hounslow (21 points), 2nd SBH (48), 3rd Barnet & District (61) 10 teams finished

Under 13 Boys 3k – ARI RUBENSTEIN U13 8th (10.53), ALBERT KORTH U13 16th (11.16), PRINCE-MOSES JOHN U13 18th (11.39), RYLE SINGARAYER U13 20th (11.48) the winner was LUIS DA SILVA of Thames Valley Harriers (10.11) 58 runners finished
Team Result – 1st Dacorum ( 52 points), 2nd SBH (56), 3rd Highgate Harriers (57) 14 teams finished

Under 13 Girls 3k – GRACE ROONEY U13 6th (11.43), KEENYAH ADELISE U13 20th (12.26), CATHERINE SMITH U13 33rd (13.13), ELLA SABIERI U13 47th (14.35) the winner was ORIA HOLMES of MHD (11.19) 55 runners finished
Team Result – 1st London Heathside (48 points), 2nd Maidenhead (64), 3rd SBH (65) 13 teams finished

Under 15 Boys 4k – SAM CLEMENTS U15 19th (16.14) the winner was ROBIN GREENWOOD of Trent Park (13.35) 42 runners finished
Team Result – 1st Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (49 points), 2nd London Heathside (53), 3rd Barnet & District (56), 10th SBH (107) 12 teams finished

Under 15 Girls 4k – OLIVIA ABBOTT U15 8th (16.57), HOLLY CLARKE U15 38th (20.52) the winner was JAGNA FALKOWSKA of Trent Park (15.53) 41 runners finished
Team Result – 1st Barnet & District (33 points), 2nd Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (39), 3rd Windsor, Slough, Eton & Hounslow (87), 9th SBH (113) 12 teams finished

Under 17 Men 5k – No SBH Runners, the winner was DYLAN MILLS of London Heathside (20.02) 20 runners finished
Team Result – 1st London Heathside (19 points), 2nd Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (35), 3rd Barnet & District (45) 7 teams finished

Under 17 Women 5k – No SBH Runners, the winner was LETTICE GUNDRY of London Heathside (24.06) 12 runners finished
Team Result – 1st London Heathside (12 points), 2nd Highgate Harriers (42), 3rd Dacorum (47) 4 teams finished

The next North West London League fixture takes place at Hampstead Heath Extension on 31 January 2026.

FRATERNITY AND SORORITY CUPS – Took place at Trent Park on 22 November
Awaiting results to be published

LONDON UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES ASSOCIATION INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – Took place at Lee Valley on 23 November
60m – H10 JAMAL RHODEN-STEVENS (Kingston University) 1st (SB 7.03i)

LIVERPOOL CROSS CHALLENGE – Took place at Liverpool on 22 November
Under 20 Men – RAFI GAYER U20 125th (15.01)
Under 23 Men – ABDIRAHIM HAMUD U23 27th (17.40)
Under 23 Women – AIMI WEIGHTMAN U23 7th (19.27)
Senior Men – JEREMY DEMPSEY 8th (24.38)
Senior Wonen – NAOMI TASCHIMOWITZ V35 13th (28.04)

TOP FLIGHT FULHAM 10K – Took place at Fulham on 16 November
JOSHUA FISHER U23 103rd (PB 32.19) equalling his 14 September time

NCAA DIVISION 1 SOUTH REGION CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS – Took place at Huntsville, Alabama, USA on 14 November
10000m – SM ISAAC HIRSHAM-CHANDLER U23 12th (29.50)

ESSA ENGLISH SCHOOLS CUP REGIONAL FINALS LONDON NORTH – Took place at Dulwich College on 10 November
Under 20 Women 3300m – ROSE-ELLEN FLANNERY U20 13th (13.44)

CARDIFF CROSS CHALLENGE – Took place at Cardiff on 8 November
Under 15 Girls 3200m – AIMEE PORTER U15 5th (11.41)

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…
1,259 events – 194,364 walkers, joggers, runners and volunteers – 6,634 first timers – 19,745 PBs

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Aldenham on 22 November
PAUL LEWIS V50 13th (24.28) this was his 280th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Hackney Marshes on 22 November
BARRY CHISHOLM V65 247th (33.43) this was his 389th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Jersey on 22 November
CLIFF GOLDING V70 116th (26.37) this was his 196th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Oak Hill on 22 November
BRADLEY SINGER V35 31st (22.06) this was his 345th Parkrun, STUART SINGER V65 45th (22.58) this was his 490th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Panshangerl on 22 November
RUSSELL DEVITT V75 169th (63.33) this was his 357th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Perry Lakes, Perth, Australia on 22 November
STUART MOORE V65 65th (27.47) this was his 257th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Rendlesham Forest on 22 November
ROSS HAMMOND U20 2nd (19.52) this was his 102nd Parkrun

SBH UPCOMING CROSS COUNTRY AND ROAD FIXTURES FOR THE NEXT 6 WEEKS, WHICH COVERS THE PERIOD THURSDAY 27 NOVEMBER UNTIL WEDNESDAY 7 JANUARY – The SBH 2025-2026 Winter Fixture Card and Information Sheet 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.

SOUTHERN INTER COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place on Saturday 29 November at Horsenden Hill, Greenford (SatNav UB6 0NZ).
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)
Entries Closed
Note: You will have to be pre-entered by your County Team Manager

SOUTHERN MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place on Saturday 29 November Saturday 29 November at Horsenden Hill, Greenford (SatNav UB6 0NZ).
Timetable – 11.45 Women 40+ 50+, 60+ (Approximately 6k), 14.10 Men 40+, 50+, 60+ (Approximately 10k)
Entries Closed
Note: You will have to be pre-entered by your respective Team Manager

START FITNESS METROPOLITAN LEAGUE – The third fixture of five takes place on Saturday 6 December at Wormwood Scrubs, Linford Christie Stadium, Du Cane Road (SatNav W12 0DF)..
Full details to be published

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.

START FITNESS METROPOLITAN LEAGUE WINTER POINTS CHAMPIONSHIPS – The third Start Fitness Metropolitan League fixture at Wormwood Scrubs, is the third fixture in the Winter Points Series for all age-groups.
Age-Groups Under 13 to Veteran Men and Women, the final positions are based on the best 5 results from the 7 fixtures available. Age-Groups Under 11 Boys and Girls, the final positions are based on the best 4 results from the 6 fixtures available.

SOUTHERN U15/U17/U20 AND SENIOR COMBINED EVENTS INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place on Saturday 13 December and Sunday 14 December at Lee Valley Athletics Centre are 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR) .
To enter please use this link – http://www.seaa.org.uk/index.php
Entries Closing Date Tuesday 2 December
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee

EUROPEAN CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place on Sunday 14 December at Lagoa, Portugal.
Note: You will be selected following the trials on the 29 November

INFORMATION ON THE LEE VALLEY INDOOR MINITHONS – The final Minithon place on Saturday 28 March at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, London (N9 0AR)
Entries open on Monday 2 February.
Link to the document that explains what a Minithon is, also details of all 3 Minithons – Lee Valley Minithons 2025-2026
Link to all Lee Valley information – https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/lee-valley/athletics-centre/minithon

LEE VALLEY INDOOR OPEN MEETING – Takes place on Sunday 7 December at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, London (N9 0AR)
Age-Groups – Under 13 and above
Events – 60m (2 rounds), 300m, 600m, 60m Hurdles (2 rounds), High Jump (Min 1m), Pole Vault (Min 1m), Long Jump. Shot Put
Entries now open on Opentrack, link to Opentrack – https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2025/GBR/decopen/
Entries Closing Date Sunday 30 November – Please be advised that events may be full before the closing date.
Note: You will have to be enter yourself, and pay the appriate fee

SOUTHERN U15/U17/U20 AND SENIOR COMBINED EVENTS INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place on Saturday 13 December and Sunday 14 December at Lee Valley Athletics Centre are 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR)
Events Saturday – U15B Pentathlon – U17W Pentathlon – U17M, U20M & SM Heptathlon (Day 2)
To enter please use this link – https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/about?id=27400
Entries Closing Date Tuesday 2 December
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee

LEE VALLEY INDOOR MINITHON – Takes place on Saturday 20 December at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, London (N9 0AR)
Entries Have Reached Full Capacity
Note: You will have to be enter yourself, and pay the appriate fee

GEORGE BUNNER, SPORTSHALL ATHLETICS CREATOR, DIES AGED 93 – The following article was published on the Athletics Weekly website recently. Photograph taken by MARK SHEARMAN.

BUNNER made his mark by inventing and popularising the children’s indoor competition but he was also chair of the AAA of England. GEORGE BUNNER, one of the most imaginative, industrious and impactful characters in the history of British athletics, died on November 18 aged 93. He was best known for creating sportshall athletics, the popular programme for children aged 4 to 16 – in 1976. It emphasised fun, safety and inclusivity, with a modified indoor version of outdoor track and field events featuring events such as standing long and triple jump, throwing a soft javelin and races using ‘turnaround boards’ at each end of the hall.

It formed an early introduction to athletics for a number of top athletes such as DENISE LEWIS, KATARINA JOHNSON-THOMPSON, ROBBIE GRABARZ, JADE JOHNSON, KELLY SOTHERTON and MARK LEWIS-FRANCIS and in the run-up to London 2012 sportshall athletics grew in size thanks to an injection of sponsorship from Aviva. This was just one of Bunner’s innovations, though. He was always full of ideas, especially relating to young athlete competitions. Beyond this he was chairman of the AAA of England during a crucial time – from 2004-2007 – when the long-standing organisation was saw lots of its traditional roles replaced by England Athletics following the infamous Foster Report. On leaving the role, his successor GRAHAM JESSOP said: “ GEORGE has provided statesmanlike leadership for the Association during a period of major change. The commitment, enthusiasm, vision and energy which George brought to the sport has been second to none.”

Born in 1932, BUNNER was a good teenage runner and as a member of Liverpool Harriers from 1946 onwards he won the AAA junior 880 yards title in 1950. He went on to become a chartered electrical engineer and managing director of one of the largest electrical contractors in the North West of England. Following the death of his first wife in a car crash in 1968 – an accident that also left him with severe injuries – he began to get more involved in athletics in the 1970s, forming an athletics club in his home town in Cheshire and reviving the Frodsham Hill Races.

His creation of sportshall athletics in 1976 was a huge hit and led to the first UK Championships being held in 1980. Later, as he drew on the interest from the sport’s premier sponsor at the turn of the millennium, Aviva, he was instrumental in bringing the Startrack initiative into the sport, too. Amber Anning in sportshall in 2016. Further initiatives included a World Marathon Challenge, which spread to 60 countries around the world and which was covered extensively in AW, plus the Tom Pink Relays with teams of kids trying to break senior records held by athletes like KELLY HOLMES and STEVE CRAM.

In total, thousands of young athletes enjoyed their first experience of the sport via his young athlete initiatives. Consequently he was awarded the MBE for services to athletics in 2002 and was inducted into the England Athletics hall of fame in 2014. TOM MCNAB, the former National Coach and creator of the five-star award scheme, said: “Few men have contributed as much to the enhancement of athletics as GEORGE BUNNER. His sportshall enriched the lives of countless thousands of children here and throughout the world. It will continue to do so, a rich, ongoing testimony to a life devoted to athletics. It was truly a privilege to know him.” England Athletics said: “ GEORGE will be missed by all at England Athletics, but we will ensure that his legacy lives on to work towards every young person across England having the opportunity and access to enjoy our wonderful sport of run, jump and throw.”

THE THIRD RE-UNION AT THE SHAFTESBURY TAVERN – Following last years succesful meet up, therefore this year their will be another get together in the Shaftesbury Tavern in Hornsey. We will be meeting at 7pm on Monday 1 December 2025. The Shaftesbury Tavern is located on the corner of Shaftesbury Road and Hornsey Road. It would be great to see some of you there! there will be a few drinks, good Thai (and other food) and most importantly good company and conversation!

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.

ENGLAND ATHLETICS THROWS COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER – Just received the September and October issue from NICK RIDGEON of England Athletics – England Athletics September & October Throws Community Newsletter

THE FOLLOWING IS CLUB INFORMATION ON VARIOUS TOPICS

Link to document which gives information to existing members on the system, and how to use it – Membermojo Instructions To Use For Existing Members May 2025

FACEBOOK – Photographs can be found on the SBH page.

SBH TRAINING AND COACHING – Please see the SBH 2025-2026 Winter Fixture Card, which gives details of Training and Coaching – A SBH Winter 2025-2026 Fixture Card Front Sheet Issued 06-09-25

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

STONEX STADIUM – Main Switchboard telephone number is 020 3675 72510.

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

Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers Weekly Newsletter Thursday 20 November 2025

Posted on 19/11/202504/12/2025 by sbharriers

Happy Birthday from Thursday 20 November to Wednesday 26 November – Michael Adebakin, Kieran Clements, Jamie Dee, Hugo Francis, Holly Green, Oliver Greenstein, Emmanuel Ijaola, Paris King, Brandon Kufazyinei, Lydia Rogers, Zayne Servis-Hobson, Gianleo Stubbs, Sam Turner and Louis Xun

SHAFTESBURY BARNET HARRIERS 135th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – Takes place on Tuesday 25 November, to be held in the “100 Club” East Stand, StoneX Stadium, Greenlands Lane, Hendon (NW$ 1RL) at 7.30pm. The prize giving for 2024-2025 cross country and 2025 track & field season, will take place in early 2026.
This is the link to the updated Agenda for the AGM – SBH AGM Agenda 2025 (5)
This is the link to the Annual Report from 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2025 – SBH Annual Report 2024-25 Rev A (4)

HOLLY RYAN – Congratulations to HOLLY who has been invited onto the futures GB relay development programme. HOLLY will also be targeting the individual 400m this season This is the second consecutive year the club have had a member of the SBH sprint squad included on this GB development squad and i as coach have had an athlete in this squad. EBUKA NWOKEJI of course being part of last year’s cohort who went on to represent GB at 200 at the European u20 champs. Many thanks to TY HOLDEN for the update.

START FITNESS METROPOLITAN LEAGUE – The second fixture of five t00k place last Saturday 16 November at Horsenden Hill.
We carried on our excellent start to the season, although we had 40 runners compared to 49 at Claybury.

There were 4 Individual wins, firstly from recent new members AMELIA WILKES-TURPIE who made it 2 wins out of 2 in the Under 11 Girls race, JOSEFINE INGEBRETSEN in her debut race won the Under 15 Girls. ADAM O’GORMAN was outstanding, winning the Under 20 Men’s race and THOMAS BUTLER won the Senior Mens Race winning by just over 20 seconds.

LAST WEEKS LONDON YOUTH GAMES RESULTS – The results last week showed each athlete Team/Club as their Borough not SBH. Therefore I went through the results looking at their names, apparently RIAN SHAH and ABIGAIL EDWARDS were athletes that are not SBH. In the Under 17 Womens results MAHDIEH ABBASSIAN was omitted from the results, she finished 28th (13.05)

LAST WEEKS LONDON YOUTH GAMES TEAM RESULTS – The team results for each race have still to be published, but there is a combined team result for all Male and Female combined, which is as follows – Male 1st Richmond-Upon-Thames, 2nd Bromley, 3rd Havering, 6th Barnet – Female 1st Bromley, 2nd Richmond-Upon-Thames, 3rd Barnet

WINTER TRAINING SESSIONS – CLYDE GORDON has advised me that the sessions will restart from Monday 3 November and please let him no whether you wish to attend – clydeg67@hotmail.co.uk

SBH UPCOMING FIXTURES – I have now shown below as 2 sections – The first cover Cross Country and Road fixtures for next 6 weeks – The second covers Indoor fixtures that are currently open for yourselves to enter and pay the appropiate fee. There are currently 10 fixtures from 7 December to 27 March that are now open to enter.

RESULTS

START FITNESS METROPOLITAN LEAGUE – The second fixture of five took place at Horsenden Hill on 15 November
Under 11 Boys 2k – DANIYAL JANMOHAMED U11 3rd (6.16), MARKO BIRD U11 32nd (7.16), IVAN BIRD U11 36th (7.18), MAX FISHMAN U11 49th (8.14) the winner was JESSE GELLER of Woodford Green and Essex Ladies (6.11) 50 runners finished
Team Result – 1st Woodford Green & Essex Ladies A (190 points), 2nd Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (132), 3rd Hillingdons (118), 9th SBH (84) 16 teams finished
Team Positions After 2 Fixtures – 1st Woodford Green & Essex Ladies A (367 points), 2nd Woodford Green & Essex Ladies B (249), 2nd Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets (231), 4th SBH (198) 17 teams finished

Under 11 Girls 2k – AMELIA WILKES-TURPIE U11 1st (6.36), LILY JANMOHAMED U11 2nd (6.38), ELSIE BETTRIDGE U11 29th (7.51) 43 runners finished
Team Result – 1st Woodford Green & Essex Ladies (106 points), 2nd SBH (100), 3rd Hillingdon (99) 18 teams finished
Team Positions After 2 Fixtures – 1st Woodford Green & Essex Ladies (215 points), 2nd SBH (201), 3rd Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets (157) 19 teams finished

Under 13 Boys 3k – DENNYS PASCAL U13 2nd (9.20), HARRISON HENDERSON U13 4th (9.32), PRINCE-MOSES JOHN U13 21st (10.50) the winner was JOSHUA MAIDEN of Herts Phoenix (9.14) 61 runners finished
Team Result – 1st Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets (218 points), 2nd Herts Phoenix (197), 3rd Woodford Green & Essex Ladies (193), 5th SBH (159) 21 teams finished
Team Positions After 2 Fixtures – 1st Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets (424 points), 2nd Herts Phoenix (400), 3rd SBH A (357), 19th SBH B (38) 24 teams finished

Under 13 Girls 3k – GRACE ROONEY U13 9th (10.53), SIENNA DARCY U13 16th (11.12), KEENYAH ADELISE U13 23rd (11.36), ELLEN NEELY U13 26th (11.44), CATHERINE SMITH U13 32nd (11.59) the winner was LAURA GRAHAM of St Mary’s Richmond (10.22) 46 runners finished
Team Result – 1st Woodford Green & Essex Ladies (154 points), 2nd Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets (124), 3rd SBH A (114), 15th SBH B (15) 19 teams finished
Team Positions After 2 Fixtures – 1st 1st Woodford Green & Essex Ladies A (342 points), 2nd Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets (285), 3rd Woodford Green & Essex Ladies B (265), 4th SBH A (244), 16th SBH B (40) 21 teams finished

Under 15 Boys/Under 17 Men 4k – BEN KASPAR U15 36th (16.36 11th U15), PABLO QUESADA-CARMONA U17 37th (16.36 26th U17), EDWARD PASCAL U15 43rd (16.50 16th U15), SAM DARCY U17 50th (17.09 31st U17), TAHA COCKERELL U15 76th (18.19 38th U15), AARON HIDALGO-HUDI U15 77th (18.25 39th U15), THOMAS FELLOWS U15 85th (18.40 44th U15) the Under 15 winner was CHARLIE NICOLSON of London Heathside (14.41), the Under 17 winner was DYLAN LEWIS of Hillingdon (14.45), 56 Under 15 runners finished, 43 Under 17 runners finished
Team Result – 1st Woodford Green & Essex Ladies (360), 2nd Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets (354), 3rd London Heathside (353), 6th SBH A (586), 14th SBH B (327) 25 teams finished
Team Positions After 2 Fixtures – 1st Woodford Green & Essex Ladies (708 points), 2nd Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets (695), 3rd London Heathside (625), 11th SBH A (234), 22nd SBH B (62), 20th SBH C (156) 29 teams finished

Under 15 Girls/Under 17 Women 4k – JOSEFINE ENGEBRETSEN U15 2nd (17.53 1st U15), LUCIA CASALENUOVO U15 23rd (19.52 18th U15), BETHAN HATWELL U15 51st (22.04 39th U15), EMILIA LIMBRICK U15 60th (23.41 46th U15) the Under 15 winner was JOSEFINE ENGEBRETSEN of SBH (18.14), the Under 17 winner was ARABELLA NICOL of Thames Valley Harriers (17.09), 49 Under 15 runners finished, 15 Under 17 runners finished
Team Result – 1st Barnet & District (210 points), 2nd London Heathside (208), 3rd Harrow (184), 9th SBH (124) 22 teams finished
Team Positions After 2 Fixtures – 1st Barnet & District (410 points), 2nd London Heathside (406), 3rd Harrow and Herts Phoenix (365), 6th SBH (292) 25 teams finished

Senior Mixed Trial Race 4k – No SBH Runners, the Mens winner was DAVID KIRK of London Heathside (17.04), the Femal winner was KATE ROBERTS of Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (21.56) 5 male runners finished, 5 female runners finished

Under 20/Senior/Veteran Men 8k –THOMAS BUTLER 1st (23.08), ADAM O’GORMAN U20 32nd (25.20 1st U20), FINN MACCARTHY 59th (26.27), DANIEL NICHOLS V40 81st (27.23), ROBERT RIGBY V60 183rd (29.41), JONNY SHAW V50 262nd (32.08), PAUL MACCARTHY V55 279th (33.00), BARRY HAWS V50 310th (34.20), TIM PARKIN V45 364th (37.35), PHILIP CUNNINGHAM V60 399th (44.57) 401 runners finished
Team Result Senior Men Division 1 – 1st Highgate Harriers (1903 points), 2nd Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets (1854), 3rd Woodford Green & Essex Ladies (1575), 12th SBH (633) 15 teams finished – Veteran Men Division 1 – 1st Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets (449 points), 2nd Trent Park (439), 3rd London Heathside (701), 14th SBH (223) 15 teams finished
Team Positions After 2 Fixtures – Senior Men Division 1 – 1st Highgate Harriers (3857 points), 2nd Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets (3708), 3rd London Heathside (3214), 14th SBH (1194) 15 teams finished – Veteran Men Division 1 – 1st Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets (938 points), 2nd Trent Park (809), 3rd Eton Manor (351), 13th SBH (156) 15 teams finished

Under 20/Senior/Veteran Women 8k – NICOLA PAYNE 13th (30.06), EMILIA ECONOMU 70th (33.28) the winner was REBECCA PIGGOTT of London Heathside (28.08) 187 runners finished
Team Result Senior Women Division 2 – 1st Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets (396 points), 2nd Trent Park (334), 3rd Barnet & District (291), 8th SBH (152) 10 teams finished
Team Positions After 2 Fixtures – Senior Women Division 2 – 1st Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets (721 points), 2nd Trent Park (631), 3rd Southwark (494), 11th SBH (152) 14 teams finished

Howard Williams Junior Trophy After 2 Fixtures – U11, U13, U15 & U17 Men and Women Combined Team Totals
1st Woodford Green & Essex Ladies (74 points – 7 Wins), 2nd Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets (74 – 2), 3rd SBH (71 – 1)

Howard Williams Senior Trophy After 2 Fixtures – Senior Men and Women Combined Team Totals
1st Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets (27,855 points), 2nd London Heathside (27,059), 3rd Highgate Harriers (26,571), 16th SBH (10,353)

SBH INDIVIDUAL POSITIONS AFTER 2 FIXTURES – The best 4 out of 5 points result count, these are the SBH athletes currently in the Top 10 – Under 11 Boys 2nd DANIYAL JANMOHAMED (197 points) – Under 11 Girls 1st AMELIA WILKES-TURPIE (200 points), 2nd LILY JANMOHAMED (197 points) – Under 13 Boys 2nd DENNYS PASCAL (198 points), 5th HARRISON HENDERSON (193 points) – Under 15 Boys 7th BEN KASPAR (336 points) – Under 20 Men 1st ADAM O’GORMAN (1100 points) – Senior Men Mixed 7th JOEL PHILLIPS V45 (300 points)

Link to the Individual Tables for all age-groups, go to ‘Category’ to find your age-group – https://metleague.run/results/individual-results-2025/

THESE ARE THE SBH ATHLETES WHO HAVE COMPLETED 3 OR MORE CONSECUTIVE METROPOLITAN LEAGUE RACES, FOLLOWING THE HORSENDEN HILL FIXTURE ON 15 NOVEMBER

(16) PHILIP CUNNINGHAM V55/V60
(12) HARRISON HENDERSON U11/U13
(11) EDWARD PASCAL U13/U15
(9) BARRY HAWS V50, FINN MACARTHY U23
(7) KEENYAH ADELISE U11/U13, DENNYS PASCAL U13, JONNY SHAW V50
(6) ELSIE BETTRIDGE U11, PAUL MACCARTHY V55
(4) CATHERINE SMITH U11/U13, BEN KASPAR U13
(3) DANIYAL JANMOHAMED U11, PRINCE-MOSES JOHN U11/U13, LUCIA CASAENUOVO U11/U13

The current record for consecutive appearances is held by JOHN KELLY, who completed 28 races between 1985 to 1990.

SBH WINTER POINTS CHAMPIONSHIPS UPDATE AND TABLES – These are the Top 3 athletes following the Metropolitan League on 15-11-25 at Horsenden Hill;

Men – Under 11 Boys 1st Daniyal Janmohamed (16 points), 2nd Marko Bird (13), 3rd Ivan Bird (11) – Under 13 Boys 1st Dennys Pascal (16), 2nd Harrison Henderson (14), 3rd Prince-Moses John (10) – Under 15 Boys 1st Ben Kaspar (16), 2nd Edward Pascal and Roan Parkes (7) – Under 17 Men 1st Pablo Quesada-Carmona (10), 2nd Sam Darcy and Sam Turner (8) – Under 20 Men 1st Adam O’Gorman (15), 2nd John-Michael Diracles (8), 3rd Jai Daryanani (7) – Senior Men 1st Finn MaCarthy (22), 2nd Thomas Butler and Liam Dee (12) – Masters Men 40-49 1st Daniel Nichols V40 (8), 2nd Tim Parkin V45 (7) – Masters Men 50-59 1st Jonny Shaw V50 (16), 2nd Barry Haws V50 and Paul MaCarthy V55 (12) – Masters Men 60-69 1st Philip Cunningham V60 (15), 2nd Robert Rigby V60 and David Greenstein V60 (8)

Women – Under 11 Girls 1st Amelia Wilkes-Turpie (16 points), 2nd Lily Janmohamed (14), 3rd Elsie Bettridge (11) – Under 13 Girls 1st Ellen Neely (13), 2nd Keenyah Adelise (12), 3rd Sienna Darcy (11) – Under 15 Girls 1st Lucia Casalenuovo (15), 2nd Josefine Engebretsen (8), 3rd Olivia Abbott (7) – Under 17 Women 1st Posie Shaw (8) – Senior Women 1st Nocola Payne (8), 2nd Emilia Economu (7)

Link to Men and Womens Tables following the Metropolitan League on 15-11-25 – SBH Mens Cross Country Points Tables 2025-2026 Updated 15-11-25. SBH Womens Cross Country Points Tables 2025-2026 Update 15-11-25

The next Metropolitan League fixture is on Saturday 6 December at Wormwood Scrubs.

BRIGHTON 10K – Took place at Brighton on 16 November
JUDE BELL 32nd (SB 32.20)

TOP FLIGHT FULHAM 10K – Took place at Fulham on 16 November
JOSHUA FISHER U23 103rd (PB 32.19) equalling his 14 September time

NCAA DIVISION 1 SOUTH REGION CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS – Took place at Huntsville, Alabama, USA on 14 November
10000m – SM ISAAC HIRSHAM-CHANDLER U23 12th (29.50)

ESSA ENGLISH SCHOOLS CUP REGIONAL FINALS LONDON NORTH – Took place at Dulwich College on 10 November
Under 20 Women 3300m – ROSE-ELLEN FLANNERY U20 13th (13.44)

CARDIFF CROSS CHALLENGE – Took place at Cardiff on 8 November
Under 15 Girls 3200m – AIMEE PORTER U15 5th (11.41)

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…
1,226 events – 217,363 walkers, joggers, runners and volunteers – 9,227 first timers – 23,894 PBs

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Aldenham on 15 November
PAUL LEWIS V50 3rd (20.50) this was his 279th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Ally Pally on 15 November
KARL BULMAN V50 12th (21.09) this was his 22nd Parkrun, ELINA BULMAN U23 82nd (24.40) this was her 202nd Parkrun,

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Bath Skyline on 15 November
ROBBIE LIGHTOWLER 264th (39.16) this was his 27th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Canons Park on 15 November
LENARD MICHEL V55 23rd (23.49) this was his 164th Parkrun, SHONA MICHEL V50 75th (28.03) this was her 169th Parkrun, ARIAN GOMES 88th (PB 29.15) this was her 2nd Parkrun, STACEY GONZALES V50 115th (32.00) this was her 72nd Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Cottlesloe, Perth, Australia on 15 November
STUART MOORE V65 83rd (29.13) this was his 256th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Hackney Marshes on 15 November
BARRY CHISHOLM V65 256th (30.34) this was his 388th Parkrun

PARKRRKRUN 5K – Took place at Oak Hill on 15 November
BRADLEY SINGER V35 34th (22.16) this was his 344th Parkrun, OLIVIA ABBOTT U15 35th (PB 22.16) this was her 8th Parkrun, STUART SINGER V65 49th (22.58) this was his 489th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Rendlesham Forest on 15 November
ROSS HAMMOND U20 5th (20.58) this was his 101st Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Sunny Hill on 15 November
JACOB CLEMENT U20 1st (18.33) this was his 13th Parkrun

SBH UPCOMING CROSS COUNTRY AND ROAD FIXTURES FOR THE NEXT 6 WEEKS, WHICH COVERS THE PERIOD THURSDAY 20 NOVEMBER UNTIL WEDNESDAY 31 DECEMBER – The SBH 2025 Summer Fixture Card and Information Sheet 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.

FRATERNITY AND SORORITY CUPS – Takes place on Saturday 22 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 – 13.45 7700m 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 22 November at Trent Park, Cockfosters Road, Middlesex (SatNav EN4 0PS).
For age-groups U11, U13, U15 & U17 Boys and Girls
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 –First race Starts at 12.00noon. 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

SBH 135th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – Takes place on Tuesday 25 November, to be held in the “100 Club” East Stand, StoneX Stadium, Greenlands Lane, Hendon (NW$ 1RL) at 7.30pm. The prize giving for 2024-2025 cross country and 2025 track & field season, will take place in early 2026.
This is the link to the agenda for the AGM – SBH AGM Agenda 2025

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.

EUROPEAN CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place on Sunday 14 December at Lagoa, Portugal.
Note: You will be selected following the trials on the 29 November

INFORMATION ON THE LEE VALLEY INDOOR MINITHONS – The final Minithon place on Saturday 28 March at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, London (N9 0AR)
Entries open on Monday 2 February.
Link to the document that explains what a Minithon is, also details of all 3 Minithons – Lee Valley Minithons 2025-2026
Link to all Lee Valley information – https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/lee-valley/athletics-centre/minithon

SOUTHERN U15/U17/U20 AND SENIOR COMBINED EVENTS INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place on Saturday 13 December and Sunday 14 December at Lee Valley Athletics Centre are 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR)
Events Saturday – U15B Pentathlon – U17W Pentathlon – U17M, U20M & SM Heptathlon (Day 2)
To enter please use this link – https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/about?id=27400
Entries Closing Date Tuesday 2 December
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee

THE MEN’S 400M AND MIDWEEK MAGIC – The following article was published on the Athletics Weekly website recently.

Expect the 400m fireworks to fly at next summer’s European Championships in Birmingham. Anyone who watched the London Athletics Meet earlier this year will have seen how the fireworks can fly when MATTHEW HUDSON-SMITH and CHARLIE DOBSON face each other on the track over 400m. And that mouthwatering prospect lies in store once again at the 2026 European Championships in Birmingham. The evening session on Wednesday August 12 at the Alexander Stadium will feature the men’s 400m final and, once again, should have all the ingredients of another truly memorable occasion.

Belgium’s 2024 world indoor champion ALEXANDER DOOM struck gold at the last edition of the European Championships in Rome but HUDSON-SMITH, himself a two-time European champion (2018 and 2022) will have a point to prove after missing out on the podium at this year’s World Championships. The US-based Olympic and world silver medallist who hails from Wolverhampton also finished second during his last championships outing at the Alexander Stadium, at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, and would love nothing more than coming out on top in his own back yard.

DOBSON – second to DOOM in Rome – will be in the medal hunt, too, and beat his fellow countryman in London back in July with a flying finish that took him to victory and a personal best of (44.14). Britain’s ever-improving SAM REARDON will be inspired by the home crowd factor in a field that will also feature the likes of Hungary’s European indoor champion ATTILIA MOLNAR.

You can still buy tickets here

CROSS PURPOSES – The following article was published on the Athletics Weekly website recently.

What does the future look like for cross country, a corner of the sport that has been “taken for granted” and needs to modernise, but could continue to play an important role for athletics? “The short answer is yes,” says JAKOB LARSEN, responding to the question of whether or not he feels there is untapped potential in cross country running. At its core, the discipline that has been used by so many athletes as a foundation stone of endurance running is largely unchanged from its inception in the 19th century. It remains a mainstay of the calendar, too, but LARSEN – the man who led the organising committee behind the innovative 2019 World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Aarhus, Denmark – believes it is one of the areas of athletics that has been “left behind” down the years. “I think the world cross country championships and the 1500m are the Blue Riband distances,” he adds. “They are always extremely competitive, very hard to predict, and just good fun. For cross country, a lot has been taken for granted, and we focused on the functional part of it and less on the just having fun part of it. I do think it has a future but we just need to make it fun for more people.” The winds of change could soon be blowing across this corner of the sport. The campaign to make it an Olympic event again for the first time since 1924 has long been established but was given renewed momentum by proposals that it could be included at the winter Games of 2030, sharing the same course as cyclocross.

Just recently, World Athletics president SEB COE reiterated an idea that was also aired in Paris last year. “I think there’s a good chance it’ll happen,” he said. “I’ve always wanted to see cross-country back in for all sorts of reasons. Some are emotional, but it also gives Africa a proper presence in the winter Games which, if we are being honest, it doesn’t really have. Sharing the same course with cyclocross is really where our thinking is going. We’ve already had good conversations.” LARSEN, the now Head of Product Research and Development at the global governing body, agrees that the proposal makes sense. “That’s an interesting thought, which may steer cross country in a completely new direction, but we’ll see,” he says. That note of caution was perhaps apt, given recent comments from Winter Olympic Federations secretary general COLIN GRAHAMSLAW, who appeared to pour cold water on the idea.

The Dane is just pleased to see it in the conversation. The topic of innovation is currently a hot one in athletics but, while road and trail running is going through a purple patch and seeing great growth, it has seemed a little like cross country has been quietly left to get on with it. “There is a future [for cross country,” says LARSEN. “I definitely see cross country would have a lot to offer, but we need to think about: ‘How do we make it worthwhile for people who are investing time, money, attention?’ They need to get a return of that investment, if you will. So we probably need to do a better job of not focusing only on the field of play, but actually turning our backs to that and looking at the people watching it. Are they having a good time? I do think it has a future, but I also think that, like everything else, it needs to adjust to the current day and age.” LARSEN is an ideas man and his approach in Aarhus six years ago, with its exacting and innovative course that involved running over the roof of a museum, steep ups and downs, mud pits and fan tunnels, made a major attempt to mix things up. Incorporating a mass participation event to the programme was another fresh piece of thinking.

There are things that LARSEN would do differently if he were in charge again but the biggest obstacle to building on the momentum that had been set in motion by that event was Covid, meaning that the next edition of the world cross – in Bathurst, Australia – didn’t come until four years later. “That is a very long time to wait for a follow-up,” he says, “But I do think the sport as a whole probably didn’t really reflect that much on Aarhus and what worked, and, to be honest, what didn’t work. If there was one thing we got right, it was that we started out with the question of ‘where can we do a race that would be really fun to watch?’. “We had several options [of what to do with the course], and we looked at them and said: ‘This is generic. This is boring’ but [when we started looking at running on] the roof, everyone was just smiling and I thought: ‘Okay, if everyone is smiling it’s probably right’. So I guess we should be led by smiles!” Bathurst, and the event location of the motor racing circuit at Mount Panorama, tried to do things a little differently too but the mess of 2023, when the world championships were switched to Belgrade late on after the original Croatian hosts of Medulin and Pula were found to be falling short of expectations, didn’t help. Next up is Tallahassee in Florida on January 10 and, as revealed in the October issue of AW, creative plans are afoot to make this a memorable edition of the championships for the right reasons.

And LARSEN sees no reason why the event shouldn’t attract attention. He views the world cross in a category all of its own, in much the same way that the Paris-Roubaix race – famed for its rough terrain and cobbled roads – occupies a unique place in the world of cycling. “At times, an event can actually grow beyond the reach of the sport itself,” he says. “I tend to compare the world cross country championships to the Paris-Roubaix cycling race, which probably wouldn’t be invented today, yet it’s extremely popular. I think there’s so many similarities. You probably wouldn’t come up with something like this today but it has transcended the sport and become just an important moment.” And yet it doesn’t always attract the most “important” athletes. Whilst many of the biggest African names tend to compete, the same cannot be said for other nations. That, says Larsen, is largely down to market forces. “I think cross country got left behind when the sport took off financially,” he says. “You are basically asking the top athletes to choose cross country over road, knowing that they are very likely to give up a decent amount of money and to me that’s an unreasonable thing to ask. This is more a matter of: ‘How do we grow cross country financially?’. Because if we want to have the very best athletes there, we need to pay the going rate. “The athletes who prioritise cross country right now, they’re doing it because some believe it’s good for preparation, but they also do it because they like it, because their country supports it. I do think, moving forward, we need to grow it financially and to me the easiest way to do that would be mass participation, making sure that you create something that people can take part in. I mean, it’s the road running recipe – we’re 40-50 years late.”

Of course, domestic mass participation cross country, where the elites and masses toe the same start line, has existed for some time – and nowhere is it better known than in the UK. “[Cross country has] still got a massive following,” says EAMONN MARTIN – Olympian, secretary of the English Cross Country Association and race director of the London meeting that forms part of the annual UK Athletics Cross Challenge. “Generally, there’s lots of people running cross countries and there still seems to be a strong commitment to the leagues. The number of league matches is down but I don’t think that’s because of a lack of appetite – it’s more logistics. It’s become harder and harder to get venues. More and more of them want what is large money for a sport like cross country.”

MARTIN agrees with LARSEN in that there needs to be some modernisation in terms of how the sport operates. The former London Marathon winner is part of the discussions currently taking place around the future of the UK calendar and is firmly of the view that the cross country season – which currently runs from October until March – needs to be shorter for a start. “Cross country is not as popular in March,” he says. “Yes, the English schools and the Inter Counties are on then but people do venture on to the roads a lot more. I think we need to pull the whole cross country season forward. It is popular and I think if we condense it into October through to February, it’s got a really good life. “Some people still want to run it right through to the end of March but I think that it’s a long season and it’s a little bit unrealistic. And that’s been part of why I’ve been heavily involved in the fixture debate to try and change it. March and April tends to be the general road season, with people preparing for the various marathons. Plus, the same people who would run cross country generally are running road races.”

MARTIN also sees merit in turning around and paying attention to the crowd. He was particularly struck, for example, by what he saw behind the ropes at the English National at the renowned venue of Parliament Hill in London earlier this year. “The National entries were good,” he says. “They weren’t the biggest ever but the buzz, the people there and the number of spectators was colossal. In terms of a spectacle, it was really, really good.” MARTIN will also be the Great Britain team manager at next month’s European Cross Country Championships – the annual end-of-year event which has also done great things in terms of format, presentation and quality of racing. Given those championships began in Britain – Alnwick in 1994 to be precise – and that the nation are prolific medal winners, that it hasn’t been staged on British shores since Edinburgh in 2003 seems odd, to say the least.

THE FOLLOWING IS CLUB INFORMATION ON VARIOUS TOPICS

Link to document which gives information to existing members on the system, and how to use it – Membermojo Instructions To Use For Existing Members May 2025

COMBINED SBH CLUB RECORDS – I have produced 7 single document, 1 document for example is ‘Men’s Club Track and Road Records Outdoors’ and shows events from Under 9 up to Masters 70+ on two pages.
These are 7 documents updated on 23 July 2025, and shows changes in RED from the previous issue of the 14 June 2025 – A Club Outdoor Track And Road Records For All Men Age Groups Updated 23-07-25 B Club Outdoor Field Records For All Men Age Groups Updated 23-07-25 C Club Indoor Track Records For All Men Age Groups Updated 23-07-25 D Club Indoor Field Records For All Men Age-Groups Updated 23-07-25 E Club Outdoor Track And Road Records For All Women Age Groups Updated 23-07-25 F Club Outdoor Field Records For All Women Age Groups Updated 23-07-25 G Club Indoor Track And Field Records For All Women Age Groups Updated 23-07-25

FACEBOOK – Photographs can be found on the SBH page.

SBH TRAINING AND COACHING – Please see the SBH 2025-2026 Winter Fixture Card, which gives details of Training and Coaching – A SBH Winter 2025-2026 Fixture Card Front Sheet Issued 06-09-25

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

STONEX STADIUM – Main Switchboard telephone number is 020 3675 72510.

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

Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers Weekly Newsletter Thursday 13 November 2025

Posted on 12/11/202515/11/2025 by sbharriers

Happy Birthday from Thursday 13 November to Wednesday 19 November – Jumi Adu, Dave Allen, Ramsey Gill, Samuel Greenstein, Clement Laborieux, Aidan Mcavoy, Andrew Nicolaou, Ebuka Nwokeji, Nathaniel Senior, Bradley Singer and Anthony Whiteman

SHAFTESBURY BARNET HARRIERS 135th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – Takes place on Tuesday 25 November, to be held in the “100 Club” East Stand, StoneX Stadium, Greenlands Lane, Hendon (NW$ 1RL) at 7.30pm. The prize giving for 2024-2025 cross country and 2025 track & field season, will take place in early 2026.
This is the link to the Agenda for the AGM – SBH AGM Agenda 2025 (3)
This is the link to the Annual Report from 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2025 – SBH Annual Report 2024-25 Rev A (4)

START FITNESS METROPOLITAN LEAGUE – The second fixture of five takes place on Saturday 15 November at Berkeley Avenue, Greenford (Satnav UB6 0NZ).
Race HQ: The Pavilion, Berkeley Avenue, Greenford (Satnav UB6 0NZ).
Changing Facilities: None, no dedicated changing facilities, please arrived ready to run.
Refreshments: Hot drinks van located in the Pavilion car park. Subject to availability.
Parking: Off Street, limited parking at the Pavilion and Hosenden Hill summit. On Street, surrounding areas, Greenford Avenue, Eton Avenue, Hosenden Lane NorthRosewood Avenue and Oakwood Crescent.
Public Transport: Buses – 18, 487, H17, 297, 204, E1, E2 and E10 have routes that pass near Horsenden Hill. Tube – Sudbury Hill and Sudbury Town (Piccadilly line), Perivale (Central line), Greenford (Central line and National Rail).
This is the link to all information as published on the Metropolitan League web site, which includes a decription and maps of course – Metropolitan League Information For Race 2 At Greenford On 15 November 2025
Please Note – You may wish to access the Metropolitan League web for any late information that may be posted – https://metleague.run/Fixtures/
The timetable is approximate and subject to change without notice where necessary. Please plan to arrive early and listen for any announcements.
Timetable – 12.00 Under 11 Boys Over 9 (2km), 12.02 Under 11 Girls Over 9 (2km), 12.10 Under 13 Boys (3km), 12.12 Under 13 Girls (3km), 12.30 Under 15 Boys and Under 17 Men (4km), 12.32 Under 15 Girls and Under 17 Women (4km), 12.50 Senior (Mixed Trila Race) (4km), 13.20 Under 20, Senior and Veteran Women (8km), 14.20 Under 20, Senior and Veteran Men (8km)
Please Note: For the 2025 season, the timings have changed, with all age groups except U17/U15 having their own races. There is now a trial race for athletes wanting a slightlyshorter race. It is to assist those new to running, returning from injury or those only doing road races, athletes to move down a distance.
Note: You do not have to be pre-entered, just turn up and run.
Please collect your race numbers from the team managers – SIMON KEENE or JEREMY SOTHCOTT

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 second Start Fitness Metropolitan League fixture at Hillingdon, is the second fixture in the Winter Points Series for all age-groups.
Age-Groups Under 13 to Veteran Men and Women, the final positions are based on the best 5 results from the 7 fixtures available. Age-Groups Under 11 Boys and Girls, the final positions are based on the best 4 results from the 6 fixtures available.

WINTER TRAINING SESSIONS – CLYDE GORDON has advised me that the sessions will restart from Monday 3 November and please let him no whether you wish to attend – clydeg67@hotmail.co.uk

SHAFTESBURY BARNET HARRIERS SUBSCRIPTIONS – Our new Club year started on 1 October 2024. The current SBH annual subscription is £85 (following the 2024 SBH AGM) and the current England Athletics annual registration from 1 April 2025 is £20. The current total is £105 and you will be advised via the SBH Membermojo system, when your subscription and EA fees are due for payment.
For new members there is also a charge for Club Kit which is £45, giving an overall total of £150.

RESULTS

LONDON CHAMPIONSHIPS – Took place at Parliament Hill on 8 November
Senior Men – SAMUEL GREENSTEIN U23 6th (36.29), ADAM O’GORMAN U20 19th (37.44), DANIEL NICHOLS V40 36th (39.01), FINN MACCARTHY U23 78th (41.11), ROBERT RIGBY V60 182nd (44.52), MARK COTTLE V35 211th (46.03), DAVID GREENSTEIN V60 260th (48.12), JONNY SHAW V50 271st (48.35), JAMES TRAPMORE V50 273rd (48.48), PAUL MACCARTHY V55 300th (50.12), BARRY HAWS V50 344th (53.06) the winner was SEYFU JAMAAL of London Heathside (34.30) 441 runners finished
Team Result – 1st London Heathside (63 points), 2nd Herne Hill Harriers (77), 3rd Blackheath & Bromley Harriers (86), 5th SBH (139) 35 teams finished

Senior Women – NICOLA PAYNE 40th (24.47) the winner was EMILY BRADLEY of Belgrave Harriers (21.42) 271 runners finished
Team Result – 1st Belgrave Harriers (20 points), 2nd Thames Hare & Hounds (60), 3rd Herne Hill Harriers (66) 28 teams finished

LONDON YOUTH GAMES – Took place at Parliament Hill on 8 November
All SBH runners were representing the London Borough of Barnet, unless otherwise shown.

U11 Boys – DANIYAL JANMOHAMED U11 12th (6.02), RIAN VARA U11 36th (6.20), MARKO BIRD U11 179th (7.14), IVAN BIRD U11 202nd (7.26) the winner was CARTYR JENKIN of Croydon (5.27) 243 runners finished

U11 Girls – LILY JANMOHAMED U11 22nd (6.51), RUBY KONVISER U11 55th (7.12), ELSIE BETTRIDGE U11 133rd (7.42) the winner was BLOSSOM SMITH of Havering (6.06) 217 runners finished

U13 Boys – DENNYS PASCAL U13 2nd (7.04), HARRISON HENDERSON U13 4th (7.19), ARI RUBENSTEIN U13 20th (7.46), JENSON DAY U13 33rd (7.58), ALBERT KORTH U13 51st (8.08), JAKE MICHALIK U13 58th (8.13), RYLE SINGARAYER U13 73rd (8.20), PRINCE-MOSES JOHN U13 100th (8.34), (8.34) the winner was EMERY ALDRIDGE of Bromley (7.02) 251 runners finished

U13 Girls – GRACE ROONEY U13 15th (8.26), SIENNA DARCY U13 46th (8.56), ELLEN NEELY U13 72nd (9.15), CATHERINE SMITH U13 129th (9.46), ABIGAIL ROSS U13 145th (9.55) the winner was SKYLA O’BRIEN of Southwark (7.45) 227 runners finished

U15 Boys – EDWARD PASCAL U15 45th (11.26), AARON HIDALGO-HUDI U15 88th (12.11), SAM CLEMENTS U15 105th (12.26) the winner was THEO CREED of Merton (10.03) 199 runners finished

U15 Girls – OLIVIA ABBOTT U15 32nd (8.32), LUCIA CASANALEUVO U15 69th (8.58) the winner was SUMMER SMITH of Havering (7.28) 177 runners finished

U17 Men – ARTHUR PHILLIPS U17 12th (16.42), JESSE ABRAHAMS U17 17th (17.06), CALEB HILTON U17 54th (18.25), PABLO QUASADA CARMENA U17 61st (18.41), SAM DARCY U17 87th (19.50), OMAR MIA U17 100th (20.21), LADDIE SHAW U17 115th (21.34) the winner was FREDDIE ROWE of Havering (15.42) 135 runners finished

U17 Women – POSIE SHAW U17 4th (11.38), MAHDIEH ABBASSIAN U17 28th (13.05), GEORGIA SUMMERS U17 44th (13.44), AMBER JACKSON U17 55th (14.04) the winner was SONNY ALLEN of Westminster (11.04) 99 runners finished

CARDIFF CROSS CHALLENGE – Took place at Cardiff on 8 November
Photograph of JEREMY taken by PAUL STILLMAN
U20 & U17 Men 5560m – RAFAEL GAYER U20 31st (4.25)
Senior Men Mile, Euro Relay Trial – JEREMY DEMPSEY 5th (4.25)
Senior Men 9600m – JEREMY DEMPSEY 19th (29.41)

LIDDIARD TROPHY – Took place at Kinsbury on 1 November
Senior Men – ABDIRAHIM HAMUD 1st (24.11), FINN MACCARTHY U23 13th (27.24), DANIEL NICHOLS V40 15th (27.30), MARK COTTLE V35 39th (30.33), ROBERT RIGBY V60 43rd (30.50), JONNY SHAW V50 59th (32.52), DAVID GREENSTEIN V60 60th (33.20), BARRY HAWS V50 67th (34.32), PAUL MACCARTHY V55 72nd (35.03) 99 runners finished
Team Result – 1st Harrow (173 points), 2nd Serpentine (204), 3rd Queens Park Harriers (214), 5th SBH (297) 7 teams finished

Senior Women – NICOLA PAYNE 3rd (29.54), EMILIA ECONOMU 7th (32.54) the winner was HANNAH VINER of Highgate Harriers (27.43) 35 runners finished
Team Result – 1st Queens Park Harriers (204 points) 1 teams finished

Mixed Team Result – 1st Serpentine (152 points), 2nd SBH (182), 3rd Hillingdon (192) 8 teams finished

CHASE THE MOON HALLOWEEN 5K ROAD RACE – Took place at Olympic Park, London on 29 Octobber
JESSICA HURLEY 18th 1st Female (PB 18.56)

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…
1,307 events – 262,895 walkers, joggers, runners and volunteers – 11,782 first timers – 31,679 PBs

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Aldenham on 8 November
BRADLEY SINGER V35 39th (27.50) this was his 343rd Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Canons Park on 8 November
LENARD MICHEL V55 25th (23.25) this was his 163rd Parkru, SHONA MICHEL V50 97th (27.32) this was her 168th Parkrun, ARIAN GOMES 148th (30.12) this was her 1st Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Cassiobury on 8 November
JAMES DAVIS 344th (30.01) this was his 92nd Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Hackney Marshes on 8 November
BARRY CHISHOLM V65 379th (32.34) this was his 387th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Mosman, Sydney, Australia on 8 November
STUART MOORE V65 65th (30.23) this was his 255th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Oak Hill on 8 November
STUART SINGER V65 68th (23.15) this was his 488th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Sittingbourne on 8 November
CLIFF GOLDING V70 56th (25.44) this was his 195th Parkrun

SBH UPCOMING CROSS COUNTRY AND ROAD FIXTURES FOR THE NEXT 6 WEEKS, WHICH COVERS THE PERIOD THURSDAY 13 NOVEMBER UNTIL WEDNESDAY 31 DECEMBER – The SBH 2025 Summer Fixture Card and Information Sheet 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.

SOUTHERN INTER COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place on Saturday 29 November at Horsenden Hill, Greenford (SatNav UB6 0NZ).
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)
Entries Closing Date Friday 14 November
Note: You will have to be pre-entered by your County Team Manager

SOUTHERN MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place on Saturday 29 November Saturday 29 November at Horsenden Hill, Greenford (SatNav UB6 0NZ).
Timetable – 11.45 Women 40+ 50+, 60+ (Approximately 6k), 14.10 Men 40+, 50+, 60+ (Approximately 10k)
Entries Closing Date Friday 14 November
Note: You will have to be pre-entered by your respective Team Manager

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.

EUROPEAN CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place on Sunday 14 December at Lagoa, Portugal.
Note: You will be selected following the trials on the 29 November

INFORMATION ON THE LEE VALLEY INDOOR MINITHONS – The final Minithon place on Saturday 28 March at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, London (N9 0AR)
Entries open on Monday 2 February.
Link to the document that explains what a Minithon is, also details of all 3 Minithons – Lee Valley Minithons 2025-2026
Link to all Lee Valley information – https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/lee-valley/athletics-centre/minithon

SOUTHERN U15/U17/U20 AND SENIOR COMBINED EVENTS INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place on Saturday 13 December and Sunday 14 December at Lee Valley Athletics Centre are 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR)
Events Saturday – U15B Pentathlon – U17W Pentathlon – U17M, U20M & SM Heptathlon (Day 2)
To enter please use this link – https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/about?id=27400
Entries Closing Date Tuesday 2 December
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee

WHY SPRINT NIGHTS WILL LIGHT UP BIRMINGHAM 2026 – The following article was published on the Athletics Weekly website recently.

The European Athletics Championships will start with a bang next August with both 100m finals in the opening two days. Monday evening on August 10 will see medals decided for the women’s 100m, whereas Tuesday August 11 features the men’s 100m.

There will be plenty of British interest, too, in the race to be crowned the sprint king and queen of Europe. DINA ASHER-SMITH is the reigning European women’s 100m champion and is likely to be defending her title. Some of her biggest rivals, though, could also be team-mates with AMY HUNT and DARYLL NEITA being in such great form in recent years. HUNT won world 200m silver in 2025 whereas NEITA came within inches of winning the European 200m title in Rome two years ago, losing out by just one hundredth of a second to MUJINGA KAMBUNDJI of Switzerland. KAMBUNDJI is likely to be in the mix in Birmingham 2026, too. Look out as well for the European 100m silver and bronze medallists from 2024 – EWA SWOBODA of Poland and ZAYNAB DOSSO of Italy.

GINA LUCKENKEMPER of Germany won the European title on home soil in Munich in 2022 and remains a force to be reckoned with. Other possible contenders include PATRIZA VAN DER WEKEN of Luxembourg. Birmingham 2026 will probably come too soon for KELLY DOUALLA, however, as she will still only be 16 years old – but the Italian youngster stormed to European under-20 gold this year and looks destined for greatness.

At the European Championships in Rome in 2026, Italians dominated on home soil with MARCEL JACOBS winning gold from team-mate CHITURU ALI and Britain’s ROMELL GLAVE was third. Home advantage does help so competing in Birmingham will no doubt give a boost to the British sprinters led by UK record-holder ZHARNEL HUGHES. HUGHES won the European 100m title in 2018 and 200m gold in 2022. Depending on who qualifies for the team, he could be joined by athletes such as GLAVE, JEREMIAH AZU, LOUIE HINCHCLIFFE and EUGENE AMO-DADZIE.

AZU won European and world indoor 60m titles in 2025 whereas AMO-DADZIE won the 100m at the European Team Championships and clocked a late-season (9.87) to go equal second on the UK all-time rankings. Possible rivals include Italians JACOBS and ALI, plus ELVIS AFRIFA of the Netherlands, HENRIK LARSSON of Sweden and OWEN ANSAH of Germany.

The women’s 100m heats are in the morning of Monday August 10 with the semi-finals at 8.10pm and final 9.50pm. The men’s 100m heats are on the morning of Tuesday August 11 with the semi-finals at 8.30pm and final 9.45pm.

In 2026 these athletes will be battling it out for European titles in Birmingham from August 10-16. Tickets are still available here.

VICTOR CONTE, ARCHITECT OF THE BALCO SCANDAL, DIES AGED 75 – The following article was published on the Athletics Weekly website recently.

American gave drugs to MARION JONES, TIM MONTGOMERY and DWAIN CHAMBERS but later became an anti-doping advocate. VICTOR CONTE, one of the notorious steroid suppliers in athletics history, has died aged 75. Athletes MARION JONES, TIM MONTGOMERY, CJ HUNTER, KELLI WHITE and DWAIN CHAMBERS were among his clients at the turn of the millennium as his “Bay Area Laboratory Co-operative” sports nutrition company secretly served steroids to dozens of elite sportspeople.

JONES won three golds and two bronze medals at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, but was later stripped of her medals after admitting to lying to federal investigators about her use of performance-enhancing drugs. MONTGOMERY, meanwhile, set a world 100m record of (9.78) in 2002 but later had his record disqualified, whereas CHAMBERS was one of Britain’s highest-profile athletes during that period but was given a drugs ban and stripped of his European 100m title.

CONTE died on Monday (Nov 4) after having suffered from pancreatic cancer with his most recent nutrition company, SNAC, saying: “We are Heartbroken by the Passing of our Fearless Leader, SNAC Mastermind | SNAC CEO | Anti-Doping Advocate | Creator of ZMA | Former Tower of Power and HERBIE HANCOCK BASSIST.” CONTE started life as a rock and roll musician but set up BALCO in 1983, initially selling vitamin and mineral supplements, before creating performance-enhancing drugs such tetrahydrogestrinone, which was dubbed “the Clear”.

When the BALCO scandal erupted in 2003, discovered steroids and growth hormones in a warehouse and lists of names of the clients and their dosage plans. The track and field athletes aside, a number of baseball players and well-known boxers and NFL players were implicated. The biggest name of all, JONES, served six months in jail in 2008 for lying under oath although she the only athlete to go to prison due to the BALCO scandal. CONT also had four months in jail and later returned to the sports nutrition business with the creation of the Scientific Nutrition for Advanced Conditioning or SNAC System, billing himself as an anti-doping advocate and giving advice to the World Anti-Doping Agency on how to catch cheats. CONT remained defiant, however, about helping athletes, arguing that he levelled the playing field and that the world was rife with cheating.

THE FOLLOWING IS CLUB INFORMATION ON VARIOUS TOPICS

Link to document which gives information to existing members on the system, and how to use it – Membermojo Instructions To Use For Existing Members May 2025

COMBINED SBH CLUB RECORDS – I have produced 7 single document, 1 document for example is ‘Men’s Club Track and Road Records Outdoors’ and shows events from Under 9 up to Masters 70+ on two pages.
These are 7 documents updated on 23 July 2025, and shows changes in RED from the previous issue of the 14 June 2025 – A Club Outdoor Track And Road Records For All Men Age Groups Updated 23-07-25 B Club Outdoor Field Records For All Men Age Groups Updated 23-07-25 C Club Indoor Track Records For All Men Age Groups Updated 23-07-25 D Club Indoor Field Records For All Men Age-Groups Updated 23-07-25 E Club Outdoor Track And Road Records For All Women Age Groups Updated 23-07-25 F Club Outdoor Field Records For All Women Age Groups Updated 23-07-25 G Club Indoor Track And Field Records For All Women Age Groups Updated 23-07-25

FACEBOOK – Photographs can be found on the SBH page.

SBH TRAINING AND COACHING – Please see the SBH 2025-2026 Winter Fixture Card, which gives details of Training and Coaching – A SBH Winter 2025-2026 Fixture Card Front Sheet Issued 06-09-25

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

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Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers Weekly Newsletter Thursday 6 November 2025

Posted on 05/11/202505/11/2025 by sbharriers

Happy Birthday from Thursday 6 November to Wednesday 12 November – Niall Carney, Cai Crawford, Fransisco Guerrero, Anna Higson, Mia Higson, Isabelle Hudson, Aara Kamara, Daniel Lewis, Tommy Narvaez-White, Joshua Nyman, Tony Packham, Allan Smith, Dave Thomson and Rian Varia

SHAFTESBURY BARNET HARRIERS 135th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – Takes place on Tuesday 25 November, to be held in the “100 Club” East Stand, StoneX Stadium, Greenlands Lane, Hendon (NW$ 1RL) at 7.30pm. The prize giving for 2024-2025 cross country and 2025 track & field season, will take place in early 2026.
This is the link to the agenda for the AGM – SBH AGM Agenda 2025 (3)
The SBH Awards for the 2024-2025 Winter and 2025 Summer seasons, will take place in early 2026.

NATIONAL CROSS COUNTRY RELAYS – Took place last Saturday at Mansfield.
The day started off extremely windy but died down and mostly sunshine all day. The grass section was slightly soft but the forest section was dry and actually felt warm. Pretty perfect conditions.

What an excellent day for the club with the Under 13 Boys team taking top honours. The team of DENNYS PASCAL U13 Leg 1 (6.51), HARRISON HENDERSON U13 Lg 2 (7.02) and LEWIS WARD U13 Leg 3 (6.54) become National Champions, coming home 41 seconds ahead of Chelmsford. Photograph of LEWIS WARD taken by DAVID HEWITSON.

The Senior Men claimed the Silver Medals just 24 behind Tonbridge, the team was THOMAS BUTLER Leg 1 (15.07), DYLAN EVANS Leg 2 (15.19), JEREMY DEMPSEY Leg 3 (14.56) and LIAM DEE Leg 4 (15.08).

NORTH WEST LONDON LEAGUE – Took place last Saturday at Kinsbury.
Congratulations on an outstanding day, with what I belive was a record turnout of 42 runners (does anyone no of a better turnout?).

We had 2 Individual winners – Under 11 Boys DANIYAL JANMOHAMED U11 (6.49) and Under 11 Girls AMELIA WILKES-TURPIE U11 (6.51). There were top 5 finishes from – Under 11 Boys RIAN VARIA U11 5th (7.03), Under 11 Girls LILY JANMOHAMED U11 5th (7.23), Under 13 Boys JENSON DAY U13 2nd (11.41), ARI RUBENSTEIN U13 4th (12.04) and ALBERT KORTH U13 5th (12.07).
Our Under 13 Boys had a comfortable team win, Under 11 Girls were 2nd and Under 11 Boys were 3rd.

WINTER TRAINING SESSIONS – CLYDE GORDON has advised me that the sessions will restart from Monday 3 November and please let him no whether you wish to attend – clydeg67@hotmail.co.uk

FIREWORKS NIGHT AT STONEX STADIUM – Saracens are promoting a Fireworks Night on Saturday 8 November, you are all welcome, and the gates will be open from 4.30pm with the fireworks commencing at 6.30pm. Details to enter are on the flyer below.

SHAFTESBURY BARNET HARRIERS INDOOR JUMPS MEETING – Takes place on Sunday 8 February at StoneX Stadium, Greenlands Lane, Hendon, London (SatNav NW4 1RL).
SHAFTESBURY BARNET HARRIERS THROWSFEST MEETING – Takes place on Saturday 14 March at StoneX Stadium, Greenlands Lane, Hendon, London (SatNav NW4 1RL).
SHAFTESBURY BARNET HARRIERS THROWSFEST MEETING – Takes place on Sunday 29 March at StoneX Stadium, Greenlands Lane, Hendon, London (SatNav NW4 1RL).
SHAFTESBURY BARNET HARRIERS INDOOR JUMPS MEETING – Takes place on Sunday 5 April at StoneX Stadium, Greenlands Lane, Hendon, London (SatNav NW4 1RL).

UPCOMING LEE VALLEY FIXTURES – The following 4 fixtures which have now been published on the Lee Valley website, and are all open to enter on Opentrack.

RESULTS

NATIONAL CROSS COUNTRY RELAYS – Took place at Mansfield on 1 November
Under 13 Boys 3x2k – SBH 1st (20.47) Leg 1 DENNYS PASCAL U13 (6.51), Leg 2 HARRISON HENDERSON U13 (7.02), Leg 3 LEWIS WARD U13 (6.54)
Team Result – 1st SBH (20.47), 2nd Chelmsford (21.28), 3rd Reading (21.41) 66 teams finished

Under 13 Girls 3x2k – SBH 36th (25.41) Leg 1 SIENNA DARCY U13 (8.32), Leg 2 ELLEN NEELY U13 (8.49), Leg 3 GRACE ROONEY U13 (8.19)
Team Result – 1st Brentwood Beagles (22.11) 2nd Warrington Pentathlon & AC (22.58), 3rd Bingley Harriers (23.06), 36th SBH (25.41) 66 teams finished

Under 15 Boys 3x2k – No SBH Teams
Team Result – 1st Bracknell (19.25), 2nd Bedford & County (19.29), 3rd Cambridge & Coleridge (19.43) 83 teams finished

Under 15 Girls 3x2k – SBH 22nd (23.42) Leg 1 AIMEE PORTER U15 (7.30), Leg 1 LUCIA CASALENUOVO U15 (8.35), Leg 3 JOSEFINE ENGEBRETSEN U15 (7.37)
Team Result – 1st Windsor, Slough, Eton & Hounslow (21.26), 2nd Chelmsford (21.55), 3rd Hallamshire Harriers (21.58), 22nd SBH (23.42) 64 teams finished

Under 17 Men 3x3k – SBH A 14th (28.50) Leg 1 ARTHUR PHILLIPS U17 (9.28), Leg 1 JORGEN ENGEBRETSEN U17 (9.44), Leg 3 JESSE ABRAHAMS U17 (9.39), SBH B 45th (30.35) Leg 1 CALEB HILTON U17 (10.00), Leg 1 PABLO QUESADA CARMONA U17 (10.23), Leg 3 JARED MORRIS U17 (10.11)
Team Result – 1st Blackheath & Bromley (27.25), 2nd Tonbridge (27.40), 3rd Cambridge & Coleridge (28.00), 14th SBH A (28.50), SBH B 45th (30.35) 82 teams finished

Under 17 Women 3×2.5k – No SBH Team
Team Result – 1st Aldershot, Farnham & District (26.08), 2nd Lincoln Wellington (26.57), 3rd Chelmsford (26.59) 38 teams finished

Under 20 Men 3x3k – SBH 41st (28.50) Leg 1 ADAM O’GORMAN U20 (9.24), Leg 1 JOHN-MICHAEL DIRACLES U20 (10.40), Leg 3 JACOB CLEMENT U20 (10.27)
Team Result – 1st Aldershot, Farnham & District (26.30), 2nd Blackheath & Bromley (26.36), 3rd Invicta East Kent (26.40), SBH 41st (28.50) 46 teams finished

Under 20 Women 3×2.5k – No SBH Team
Team Result – 1st Salford Harriers (26.24), 2nd University of Birmingham (26.59), 3rd Loughborough Students (27.24) 27 teams finished

Senior Men 4x5k – SBH A 2nd (1:00.30) Leg 1 THOMAS BUTLER (15.07), Leg 1 DYLAN EVANS (15.19), Leg 3 JEREMY DEMPSEY (14.56), Leg 4 LIAM DEE (15.08), SBH B Incomplete Team (32.49) Leg 1 SAMUEL GREENSTEIN U23 (16.23), Leg 1 LUCA STUBBS U23 (16.27)
Team Result – 1st Tonbridges (1:00.06), 2nd SBH (1:00.30), 3rd Cambridge & Coleridge (1:00.44) 144 teams finished

Senior Women 3x3k – No SBH Team
Team Result – 1st Belgrave Harriers (29.04), 2nd Herne Hill Harriers (29.47), 3rd Blackheath & Bromley (30.04) 107 teams finished

NORTH WEST LONDON LEAGUE – Took place at Kingsbury on 2 November
Awaiting the results to be published.

Under 11 Boys 2k – DANIYAL JANMOHAMED U11 1st (6.49), RIAN VARIA U11 5th (7.03), MARKO BIRD U11 23rd (7.54), LUKE SAVVA U11 24th (7.54), RAFI RUBENSTEIN U11 29th (8.04), DANIEL BAYES SIEFF U11 30th (8.06), IVAN BIRD U11 31st (8.07), FINLAY MILES U11 32nd (8.08), LEO ROTH U11 33rd (8.09), ALFIE SANDERS U11 34th (8.13), EDWARD FITZGERALD U11 35th (8.14), THEO BETTRIDGE U11 36th (8.15), JAMIE GOLDBERG U11 43rd (8.38), RIVER ROBERTS U11 45th (8.44), DENIS KOKALOV U11 52nd (9.19), LORENZO MOLLURA U11 53rd (9.19) 55 runners finished
Team Result – 1st Highgate Harriers (36 points), 2nd London Heathside (45), 3rd SBH A (53), 6th SBH B (102) 14 teams finished

Under 11 Girls 2k – AMELIA WILKES-TURPIE U11 1st (6.51), LILY JANMOHAMED U11 5th (7.23), RUBY KONVISOR U11 18th (8.06), PENELOPE BILLIE GLADSTONE U11 19th (8.11), ELSIE BETTRIDGE U11 22nd (8.16), CAROL SNEATH U11 26th (8.31), AMBER BOTTERILL U11 32nd (8.56), ISABELLA LABORIEUX U11 34th (9.09), HANNAH ABDY U11 38th (9.19), ANASTASIA PEPPAS U11 46th (10.46), SANNAH ABDY U11 47th (10.46) 50 runners finished
Team Result – 1st Windsor, Slough, Eton & Hounslow (39 points), 2nd SBH A (43), 3rd Harrow (59), 8th SBH B (123) 12 teams finished

Under 13 Boys 3k – JENSON DAY U13 2nd (11.41), ARI RUBENSTEIN U13 4th (12.04), ALBERT KORTH U13 5th (12.07), PRINCE-MOSES JOHN U13 13th (12.42), KIMI SCHULZ RATHMAN U13 14th (12.57), LUCA NOTO U13 15th (13.04), ETHAN SLUTZKIN U13 30th (14.01) the winner was BENJAMIN MURALIDHAR of Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (11.36) 42 runners finished
Team Result – 1st SBH (24 points), 2nd London Heathside (58), 3rd Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (76) 11 teams finished

Under 13 Girls 3k – KEENYAH ADELISE U13 10th (13.53), CATHERINE SMITH U13 18th (14.32), ELLA SABFERI U13 25th (15.21) the winner was A MURRAYof Highgate Harriers (12.45) 35 runners finished
Team Result – 1st Dacorum (32 points), 2nd Highgate Harriers (47), 3rd London Heathside (51), 5th SBH (89) 11 teams finished

Under 15 Boys 4k – AARON HIDALGO-HUDI U15 15th (14.48), THOMAS FELLOWS U15 21st (15.12) the winner was FILIP KOUNOUPAS-PRASTALO of London Heathside (13.21) 34 runners finished
Team Result – 1st Barnet & District (53 points), 2nd Highgate Harriers (61), 3rd Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (64), 9th SBH (131) 11 teams finished

Under 15 Girls 4k – No SBH Runners, the winner was JAGNA FALKOWSKA of Trent Park (14.57) 32 runners finished
Team Result – 1st Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (28 points), 2nd Harrow (35), 3rd Highgate Harriers (64) 11 teams finished

Under 17 Men 5k – No SBH Runners, the winner was DYLAN MILLS of London Heathside (15.15) 17 runners finished
Team Result – 1st London Heathside (23 points), 2nd Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (46), 3rd Highgate Harriers (50) 9 teams finished

Under 17 Women 5k – No SBH Runners, the winner was R SHOFIELD of London Heathside (18.49) 10 runners finished
Team Result – 1st London Heathside (17 points), 2nd Dacorum (28), 3rd Highgate Harriers (30) 5 teams finished

HERTFORDSHIRE 10K ROAD RACE – Took place at Stevenage on 2 November
ROBERT RIGBY V60 12th 2nd V60 (40.58)

AAC CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS – Took place at Louisville, Kentucky, USA on 31 October
8000k XC – SM ISAAC HIRSHAM CHANDLER U23 (Florida State University) 29th (23.33)

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…
1,306 events – 255,411 walkers, joggers, runners and volunteers – 9,867 first timers – 23,333 PBs

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Aldenham on 1 November
PAUL LEWIS V50 15th (24.44) this was his 278th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Canons Park on 1 November
SHONA MICHEL V50 71st (27.12) this was her 167th Parkrun, LENARD MICHEL V55 207th (35.16) this was his 162nd Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Hackney Marshes on 1 November
BARRY CHISHOLM V65 350th (31.45) this was his 386th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Lake Claremont, Perth, Australia on 1 November
STUART MOORE V65 92nd (32.09) this was his 254th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Lordship Recreational Ground on 1 November
AIDAM MCAVOY U20 1st (17.29) this was his 18th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Maidstone River Park on 1 November
CLIFF GOLDING V70 106th (26.00) this was his 194th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Oak Hill on 1 November
STUART SINGER V65 52nd (23.36) this was his 487th Parkrun, BRADLEY SINGER V35 79th (24.55) this was his 342nd Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Sunny Hill on 1 November
PHILIP SHELLEY V65 50th (31.33) this was his 78th Parkrun

SBH UPCOMING FIXTURES FOR THE NEXT 6 WEEKS, WHICH COVERS THE PERIOD THURSDAY 6 NOVEMBER UNTIL WEDNESDAY 31 DECEMBER – The SBH 2025 Summer Fixture Card and Information Sheet 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 8 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

LONDON YOUTH GAMES – Takes place on Saturday 8 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

START FITNESS METROPOLITAN LEAGUE – The second fixture of five takes place on Saturday 15 November at Horsenden Hill (Satnav ).
Details to be added

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.

START FITNESS METROPOLITAN LEAGUE WINTER POINTS CHAMPIONSHIPS – The second Start Fitness Metropolitan League fixture at Hillingdon, is the second fixture in the Winter Points Series for all age-groups.
Age-Groups Under 13 to Veteran Men and Women, the final positions are based on the best 5 results from the 7 fixtures available. Age-Groups Under 11 Boys and Girls, the final positions are based on the best 4 results from the 6 fixtures available.

SOUTHERN INTER COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place on Saturday 29 November at Horsenden Hill, Greenford (SatNav UB6 0NZ).
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)
Entries Closing Date Friday 14 November
Note: You will have to be pre-entered by your County Team Manager

SOUTHERN MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place on Saturday 29 November Saturday 29 November at Horsenden Hill, Greenford (SatNav UB6 0NZ).
Timetable – 11.45 Women 40+ 50+, 60+ (Approximately 6k), 14.10 Men 40+, 50+, 60+ (Approximately 10k)
Entries Closing Date Friday 14 November
Note: You will have to be pre-entered by your respective Team Manager

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.

EUROPEAN CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place on Sunday 14 December at Lagoa, Portugal.
Note: You will be selected following the trials on the 29 November

INFORMATION ON THE LEE VALLEY INDOOR MINITHONS – Take place on Saturday 20 December and Saturday 28 March at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, London (N9 0AR)
Link to the document that explains what a Minithon is, also details of all 3 Minithons – Lee Valley Minithons 2025-2026
Link to all Lee Valley information – https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/lee-valley/athletics-centre/minithon

HIGHS AND LOWS AT THE 2025 NEW YORK MARATHON – The following article was published on the Athletics Weekly website recently.

BENSON KIPRUTO pips ALEX MUTISO in men’s thriller, HELLEN OBIRI smashes women’s course record, Brits PATRICK DEVER and JESS WARNER-JUDD enjoy fine debuts, but ELIUD KIPCHOGE fades to 17th. BENSON KIPRUTO out-leaned ALEX MUTISO to take a narrow victory in the TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday (Nov 2) in (2:08:09), while HELLEN OBIRI demolished the long-standing women’s course record with (2:19:51). British runners PATRICK DEVER and JESS WARNER-JUDD thrived on their marathon debuts, meanwhile, with DENVER finishing fourth in the men’s race in (2:08:58) while WARNER-JUDD was seventh in (2:24:45).

No pacemakers? No problem. New York is renowned for allowing runners to fight it out old-school without any hares to set the tempo. Once again the strategy paid off, too, with a day of fine racing and respectable times on an undulating course not known for producing fast performances. Not everyone had a good day, though. ELIUD KIPCHOGE, the two-time Olympic champion and multiple big city marathon winner, faded to 17th in (2:14:36). Competing three days before his 41st birthday, the legendary Kenya runner looked a shadow of the man who broke the two-hour barrier in his Viennese time trial in 2019. At least he finished, though. Long-time rival KENENISA BEKELE, 43, dropped out somewhere after the 17-mile mark, the Ethiopian’s long and distinguished career surely now over. SIFAN HASSAN was also not at her best as she finished sixth in the women’s race in (2:24:43), almost five minutes behind OBIRI. Like KIPCHOGE, she had run – and won – the Sydney Marathon just two months earlier. So perhaps, with hindsight, racing so soon afterwards in New York was not the best idea. OBIRI smashed MARGARET OKAYO’S course record of (2:22:31) which was set back in 2003, long before super shoes and stomach-friendly gels and drinks were invented. The 35-year-old Kenyan took her second victory in New York on Sunday after seeing off the challenge of former SHARON LOKEDI and defending champion SHEILA CHEPKIRUI.

After the leaders passed halfway in (71:01), LOKEDI pushed the pace in the latter stages but OBIRI first drew level and then surged with around a kilometre to go to break clear, eventually winning by 16 seconds with CHEPKIRUI a further 17 seconds behind in third. For several kilometres fans were treated to the sight of the three most recent winners of the women’s title in New York going toe to toe, but OBIRI had too much strength for her rivals. Three years earlier OBIRI finished a disappointed sixth on her marathon debut in New York before winning in the Big Apple in 2023, albeit in a modest time of (2:27:23). In fourth place behind the three Kenyans, FIONA O’KEEFFE was the top American woman in (2:22:49). ANNIE FRISBIE of the United States followed in fifth, then HASSAN. WARNER-JUDD, in seventh, went to No.9 on the UK all-time rankings with (2:24:45). It was just 20 seconds slower than EILISH MCCOLGAN ran on the much faster London course in April and comes after some upsetting epileptic episodes on the track that temporarily stalled her career.

It is also 12 years since WARNER-JUDD won the 800m at both the European Team Championships in Gateshead and televised grand prix meeting in Birmingham, but after successfully moving up to 5000m, 10,000m and then half-marathon, she has now posted a fine debut run over 26.2 miles. One place behind WARNER-JUDD was EMILY SISSON, the US record-holder, with (2:25:05). DEVER, a fellow Brit, will also be delighted with his debut at the marathon. The NCAA 10,000m champion in 2021 has a best of (27:08.81) at that distance and has won the British 5000m title in the past, but his run in New York shows great promise for future marathons on quicker courses. In some ways it is no surprise, as the Preston Harrier has historically been very level with EMILE CAIRESS. The latter went on to place fourth in the Olympic marathon last year, so it is logical that DEVER might enjoy similar success, although not everyone takes to the marathon.

Up ahead, KIPRUTO added to previous big city marathon victories in Boston, Chicago and Tokyo. After easing away from fellow Kenya MUTISO in the final kilometre, though, he nearly blew it as MUTISO, the 2024 London Marathon winner, mounted a comeback and almost caught Kipruto on the line. Both men spread their arms to celebrate victory, but KIPRUTO was given the verdict in a marathon finish that was almost as close as the battle between ALPHONSE FELIX SIMBU and AMANAL PETROS at the World Championships in Tokyo a few weeks ago. Alberto Korir, also of Kenya, was third, just one second in front of DEVER. JOEL REICHOW was the leading American in sixth with (2:09:56), just three seconds ahead of CHARLES HICKS, the former British athlete who won European under-23 cross-country and 5000m titles before switching allegiance to the United States ahead of his marathon debut in New York.

MEET THE COACH: MALCOLM ARNOLD – The following article was published on the Athletics Weekly website recently. Photograph of CHRISTIAN MALCOLM, MALCOLM ARNOLD and JAMIE BAULCH taken by MARK SHEARMAN.

The former UK Athletics head coach and hurdles guru talks to GEORGE MALLETT about a life in athletics that is impossible to imitate in the 21st century. For over 55 years, the formerly nationally ranked triple jumper MALCOLM ARNOLD coached some of the finest hurdlers the world has ever seen – from helping JOHN AKII-BUA win Uganda’s first ever Olympic gold in 1972, to masterminding the world-beating exploits of COLIN JACKSON, MARK MCKOY and DAI GREENE. During his varied career, he was also director of coaching and development, as well as the head coach, at UK Athletics.

When you were a young coach, you found your way to the post of Uganda’s national coach in the late 1960s. How did that come about? I was a PE teacher. I’d done three years at Marple Hall School [in Cheshire] and then I did three-and-a-half years in Bristol as head of department at a school which had its own track, so I had to organise athletics at everything up to county level. The Uganda national coach job was advertised in Athletics Weekly. At the time I was still competing myself to a degree and I was working with DAVE KAY, who was the national coach for the South West. As well as coaching myself, DAVE was coaching other athletes and strangely enough he was coaching the then British number one 400m hurdler, COLIN O’NEILL. I earwigged on DAVE. This was my education. I applied for the job, went down to the Ugandan embassy in Trafalgar Square and was interviewed by the Chief Executive Officer of the Uganda Sports council who was went to Loughborough University, like me, and another guy by the name of AGGREY AWAORI, who was a very good sprint hurdler. I believe the only other person they interviewed was an old lag who’d been a sports officer in colonial Uganda.

Were there any key athletes you were aware of at the time? My first Olympic finalist, AMOS OMOLO, a 400m runner. AMOS was four years older than me. He was 32, I was 28 and when I started helping him I was warned off him immediately by the powers that be in the Sports Council. [I was told] “He’s lazy, he’s a waster, he’s useless,” and so on. It’s not what I saw at all, so I ignored what they said, got on with coaching him and saw he was quite talented. He had a good history behind him but then he had a poor two or three years before I came. I learned so much from that guy – where he got his training ideas I don’t know. Essentially I was a jumps coach when I went there. I knew quite a bit about running but not at international level. That guy taught me a lot. It stood me in good stead with JOHN AKII-BUA.

We picked AMOS for the 1968 Olympics in Mexico. They didn’t want him in the team really but I insisted, and he made the final and ran an African record, (45.3). He ran an African record first round and second round and then he made a balls of it in the final because he was in lane eight, with LEE EVANS inside him who won it with (43.83) – the world record that stood for ages. AMOS ran like he’d been shot out of a gun for 300m and died a death for the last 100m, so that was another big lesson to me on the tactics of the 400m. I got hold of footage of the race and from that I could extrapolate what the split times were. AMOS was through 200 in (20.8), I think it was, whereas EVANS was through in (21.2) and ate him alive in the home straight.

Being such a similar age you must have almost been friends? I like to think that every athlete I coached – or almost every athlete I coached – we were friends. That’s an important part of it all. With some of the athletes I still have a relationship nowadays. So many coaches cock it up by the authoritarian approach. When you first begin with an athlete it tends to be an authoritarian approach – “do this, do that. That’s your training schedule, get on with it”. But I always used to say to athletes: “When you get older and as you improve and as your experience improves so you get to the stage where you know more than I do, because I’ve told you everything I know and you’ve gone out there and done it.” If an athlete filters in ideas from their own experience and the coach is such that they don’t like being questioned, then it leads to disaster. If you’re authoritarian with an international that’s been there and done it and probably knows more than you and still you insist on pontificating, that’s where relationships blow up.

You developed a famed relationship with JOHN AKII-BUA, the culmination of which was his world-record breaking 400m hurdles triumph at the Olympics Games in Munich. What are your memories of that day, I’ve heard he had quite an unusual race day? I remember that athletes got paid by shoe companies but it was all brown envelope stuff in those days. JOHN was paid in them by Puma, who were looked after by [former mile world record-holder] DEREK IBBOTSON. I knew him very well and DEREK had got knowledge of the fact that Adidas had tried to tap JOHN up, promising to pay him and do the dirty on Puma. You can always tell whether it’s the first round or the semi-final [of those Games] according to what shoes JOHN is wearing. Puma in the first round, Adidas in the semi-final. Of course, Puma went spare because they’d paid him money already and were due to pay him before the final. DEREK came to me and said: “Here, put this in your pocket and I want you to promise that you’ll give it back to me if he wears Adidas or you can pass it on to JOHN if he wears Puma.” For the final, JOHN was going to wear Puma – he’d had the talking to – but the Adidas people had already put a few coins his way. And Adidas were fuming as well. There were two Adidas guys following JOHN around his warm-up.

He went out carrying Adidas shoes but he had Puma in his bag and wore Puma, so I passed over $5000 to JOHN in a brown envelope. That’s about $50,000 nowadays and that’s what I remember about the final. Whether it was a good thing that they were chasing him around, which took his mind off the bad things, I don’t know! JOHN was infamous at the time for his work ethic. Did you ever coach anyone similar?

All of them! Any athlete who succeeds has an incredible work ethic. In fact, for DAI GREENE, his work ethic was his downfall because he didn’t know when to stop. He was living with his girlfriend, SIAN, quite near to us in Bath. He would train in the morning with me and it wouldn’t be an easy session and then SIAN told me, eventually, that he would go out and do more stuff in the afternoon. I couldn’t work out why he was absolutely knackered the following morning! He didn’t know where to stop and he couldn’t be told. DAI was one of four world or Olympic champions you coached alongside MARK MCKOY, COLIN JACKSON and the aforementioned Akii-Bua. Were there any non medal- winning stars that created some different kinds of highs?

LAWRENCE CLARKE was absolutely brilliant. SIR LAWRENCE now [SIR CHARLES) LAWRENCE SOMERSET CLARKE to be precise]! LAWRENCE was an old Etonian, who came to Bristol Uni and he was a decent sort of English Schools athlete, but nothing special. His mother, who is a dominant force in his life, said: “We must find him a coach.” She brought him by the ear to the University of Bath and said: “Here’s my son, I would like you to coach him.” So I said: “I’ll consider it. Let him do a couple of training sessions with us first of all and then I’ll decide because it’s not fair on me, you giving me somebody who’s not receptive to coaching and so on.” There’s nothing worse than a dead duck in a good training group so off he goes and he warms up and does this, that and the other and after about a minute I said to his mother: “He can stay”. He had such quick limb motion, which is an absolute must for a sprint hurdler and his big problem at the end of the day was that he wasn’t fast over the ground like JACKSON was, or MCKOY.

At the 2012 Olympic final I was sitting with his mother, LADY CLARKE, and two sisters, just adjacent to the start of the race. They insisted I come and sit with them in this incredibly expensive seat they bought and I saw the race from the back. I said: “Bloody hell, he’s come fourth!” That was an incredible moment really because he shouldn’t have come fourth in the Olympic Games, but he did! He was nowhere near a bronze medal but for him to do what he did, achieve what he achieved, European junior champion and so on, was incredible. Really brilliant.

THE FOLLOWING IS CLUB INFORMATION ON VARIOUS TOPICS

Link to document which gives information to existing members on the system, and how to use it – Membermojo Instructions To Use For Existing Members May 2025

COMBINED SBH CLUB RECORDS – I have produced 7 single document, 1 document for example is ‘Men’s Club Track and Road Records Outdoors’ and shows events from Under 9 up to Masters 70+ on two pages.
These are 7 documents updated on 23 July 2025, and shows changes in RED from the previous issue of the 14 June 2025 – A Club Outdoor Track And Road Records For All Men Age Groups Updated 23-07-25 B Club Outdoor Field Records For All Men Age Groups Updated 23-07-25 C Club Indoor Track Records For All Men Age Groups Updated 23-07-25 D Club Indoor Field Records For All Men Age-Groups Updated 23-07-25 E Club Outdoor Track And Road Records For All Women Age Groups Updated 23-07-25 F Club Outdoor Field Records For All Women Age Groups Updated 23-07-25 G Club Indoor Track And Field Records For All Women Age Groups Updated 23-07-25

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