Happy Birthday this week to Nicolina Banovic, Lizzie Bird, Shereen Charles, Henryk Hadass, Sam Hazell, Jon Lennard, Chenna Okoh, Irene Peaty Miller, Lia Radus, Bryan Smith, Tony Smith, Anthony Soalla-Bell, Sheli Yefet
For the remaining newsletter information and results
NORTH WEST LONDON LEAGUE (POSTPONEMENT) – The second fixture which was due to be held on 24 October has been postponed until later in the season. The reason being the North of the Thames fixture has been arranged for this date.
NORTH WEST LONDON LEAGUE – The first fixture of five took place on Saturday 26 September at Horsenden Hill. It was Glorious weather, excellent organisation by Ealing, Southall & Middlesex Athletic Club, happy athletes and a sprinkling of older athletes who took on the challenge of the special Anniversary race which celebrated the opening of our 50th year.
An excellent start to the season with top 5 finishes in 7 of the 8 races – AIMI WEIGHTMAN U11 3rd, SAMUEL GREENSTEIN U11 1st, SYDNEY ALLEN U13 3rd, DYLAN MICHEL U13 4th, JOSEPHINE CHADWICK U15 2nd, SCARLETT KENT U15 4th, JAMIE HARPER u15 1st, FINN HARVEY U15 2nd, GABRIELLA KYRIACOU U17 1st and JESSICA HURLEY U17 2nd.
There were team wins from Under 15 Girls and Under 17 Women, with the Under 15 Boys finishing 2nd although scoring the same points total (36) as Cookham.
Under 11 Girls – (1200m) AIMI WEIGHTMAN 3rd (5.53), SARON RICHARDSON 16th (Not in results), LOTTIE RACHEL 23rd (7.05), 40 runners finished, the winner was M.Elwood of Cookham (5.45).
Team result 1st Cookham ‘A’ (14 points), 2nd Cookham ‘B’ (28 points), 3rd Harrow (40 points), 7th SBH (67 points)
Under 11 Boys – (1600m) SAMUEL GREENSTEIN 1st (6.50), TOBY EDWARDS 21st (7.46), CADE ALLEN 23rd (7.48), 30 runners finished.
Team result 1st Highgate ‘A’ (40 points), 2nd Cookham (50 points), 3rd Thames Valley Harriers (67 points), 6th SBH (89 points)
Under 13 Girls – (1600m) SYDNEY ALLEN 3rd (7.08), ELEANOR RACHEL 22nd (8.04), 35 runners finished, the winner was A.White of Thames Valley Harriers (6.56).
Team result 1st Thames Valley Harriers (15 points), 2nd Highgate ‘A’ (23 points), 3rd Harrow (28 points), 8th SBH (61 points)
Under 13 Boys – (2200m) DYLAN MICHEL 4th (8.31), JOSH MORGAN 48th (10.57), 48 runners finished, the winner was L.Hunt of Harrow (8.13).
Team result 1st Highgate (41 points), 2nd Cookham (54 points), 3rd Harrow (63 points), 11th SBH (150 points)
Under 15 Girls – (2200m) JOSEPHINE CHADWICK 2nd (8.49), SCARLETT KENT 4th (8.52), LIDIA KYRIACOU 6th (8.56), MIA GROOM 9th (9.11), GEMMA HARPER 15th (9.49), LILY RACHEL 27th (10.37), 29 runners finished, the winner was P.Littler of Highgate (8.46).
Team result 1st SBH (12 points), 2nd Highgate (16 points), 3rd Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (33 points)
Under 15 Boys – (4000m) JAMIE HARPER 1st (12.20), FINN HARVEY 2nd (12.41), DANIEL GREENSTEIN 11th (13.42), NATHAN TADESSE 22nd (14.16), 37 runners finished.
Team result 1st Cookham (36 points), 2nd SBH (36 points), 3rd St Albans School (42 points)
Under 17 Women – (3000m) GABRIELLA KYRIACOU 1st (14.00), JESSICA HURLEY 2nd (14.57), REBECCA ANDREOU 6th (15.56), 12 runners finished.
Team result 1st SBH (9 points), 2nd Thames Valley Harriers (25 points), 3rd Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (36 points)
Under 17 Men – (4700m) OLIVER GREENSTEIN 11th (17.19), 12 runners finished, the winner was J.Fielding of Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (15.15).
Team result 1st Trent Park (18 points), 2nd Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (31 points), 3rd Dacorum & Tring (43 points), 5th SBH (50 points)
Special 50th Anniversary Race – Men and Women (4700m)
ERIC FOWLER Barnet 1st (16.39), ROBERT NANALI Ealing, Southall & Middlesex 2nd (17.03), JO KENT V45 Barnet (2nd Claim) 3rd (17.28), 12 runners finished
THE RENOVATION WORKS AT THE SHAFTESBURY BARNET HARRIERS CLUB HOUSE ARE GOING TO PLAN – The air conditioning units have been fitted as have the new light fittings. This week the Club sign has been temporarily removed and two large additional windows have been put in place. A new large portakabin has been erected next to the Clubhouse and the SBH cardio-vascular equipment has been moved into it. We are told by the contractors that the works will probably take a further 3 weeks, which includes the redecoration and works to the roof. In addition, Middlesex University will be supplying new equipment and a new floor for the gym. There will also be a change of access and use, with a Photo/Card entry system on all 3 doors (2 external and 1 internal). Information on how to register for the Photo/Card entry system will be published shortly.
SOUTHERN WOMEN’S ROAD RELAYS – Photograph of Senior Women’s team attached, GRACE CONROY, VICTORIA WALKER U23, NAOMI TASCHIMOWITZ and SOPHIA PARVIZI-WAYNE
PROBLEMS WITH BACKPACKS – It has been brought to our attention the possible problems, especially schoolchildren, are experiencing by carrying overweight backpacks. I’ve attached a link to the NHS site on the subject http://www.nhs.uk/news/2012/03march/Pages/rucksack-bags-back-pain-children.aspx
LONDON ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS AND SOCIAL MEDIA – We’re in the process of reviewing the content and level of our communication in the region. Looking at everything from direct emails through to social media and the eNewsletter.
As part of this I would ask if you could take 2 minutes to complete this really short survey (9 questions) which will help contribute to our strategy going forward
.https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/L8LQ3WQ
The survey is aimed at our affiliated clubs, local groups, athletes, coaches, volunteers, officials and any partner organisation that we work with in London, so please pass this survey to anyone and everyone in your club or group that fits into these categories. The survey closes on the 1 October
RUN! LONDON NEWSLETTER – This is the link showing their current information, September Issue
http://us7.campaign-archive1.com/?u=593e83c3ed041a839b72f1c09&id=f1d8aa69e7&e=12c253a365
UPCOMING FIXTURES FOR THE NEXT 4 WEEKS
NATIONAL WOMENS 4 STAGE ROAD RELAYS – Takes place on Saturday 3 October at Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield, Town Gate Entrance, Birmingham (Satnav B73 6BU). Timetable – 12.00 Noon (4 Legs of 4315Km)
Note: You will have to be selected by your Team Manager – SIMON KEENE (Under 20 and Senior Women)
NATIONAL YOUNG ATHLETES ROAD RELAYS – Takes place on Sunday 4 October at Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield, Town Gate Entrance, Birmingham (Satnav B73 6BU). Timetable – 11.15am U13 Girls (3 x 3863m), 12.10am U13 Boys (3 x 3863), 1.05pm U15 Girls (3 x 3863m), 2.00pm U15 Boys (3 x 3863m), 2.45pm U17 Women (3 x 3863m), 3.30pm U17 Men (3 x 3863m).
Note: You will have to be selected by your Team Manager – TONY SMITH (Boys) or JO KENT (Girls)
START FITNESS METROPOLITAN LEAGUE – The first fixture of five takes place on Saturday 10 October at Claybury, Essex. Changing is at Ashton Playing Fields Track, 588 Chigwell Road, Woodford Green, Essex (Satnav IG8 8AA). The course is a 10 minute jog away and is where the numbers will be given out. Timetable 1.00pm U11 (Over 9) Boys/Girls (1.5km), 1.15pm U13 Boys (3km), 1.20pm U13 Girls (3km), not before 1.35pm U17 Men and U15 Boys (4km), not before 1.40pm U17 Women and U15 Girls (4km), not before 1.55pm U20, Senior and Veteran Women (6km), not before 2.35pm U20, Senior and Veteran Men (8km).
Note: You do not have to be pre-entered, just turn up and run.
Please go to Start Fitness Metropolitan League web site www.metleague.co.uk for information on course maps, directions etc will be available 2 weeks prior to the race.
SOUTHERN CROSS COUNTRY RELAYS – Takes place on Saturday 17 October at Wormwood Scrubs, Linford Christie Stadium, Du Cane Road (SatNav W12 0AE). Enter main car park off Du Cane Road (via Artillery Lane), through 6’6” height/width barrier. Extra parking will be available in the enclosed/fenced hospital parking area. Parking is free in all areas at the week-end. Timetable 11.00am U17 & U20 Women (3 x 2.5km), 11.30am U17 & U20 Men (3 x 3km), 12.10pm U13 Girls (3 x 2km), 12.40pm U13 Boys (3 x 2km), 1.10pm U15 Girls (3 x 2km), 1.35pm U15 Boys (3 x 2km), 2.00pm Senior Women (3 x 3km), 2.30pm Senior Men (4 x 5km).
Note: You will have to be selected by your Team Manager – TONY SMITH (Boys), JO KENT (Girls) or SIMON KEENE (Senior Men & Women)
LIDDIARD TROPHY/NORTH OF THE THAMES CHAMPIONSHIPS– Takes place on Saturday 24 October at Fryent Country Park, Kingsbury. Race headquarters is at the Kingsbury Free Church Hall, Slough Lane, Kingsbury (SatNav NW9 8QG). Please park in nearby roads, not in the church Hall. Toilets available in Church Hall, no showers and very limited changing facilities, and Church Hall will not be available until 12.30pm. Timetable 1.55pm U17 Men (3 Miles), 2.00pm U17/U20/Senior Women (3 Miles), 2.00pm U20 Men (5 Miles), 2.30pm Senior Men (5 Miles)
Note: You will have to be pre-entered by your Team Manager – TONY SMITH (Boys), JO KENT (Girls) or SIMON KEENE (Senior Men & Women)
RESULTS – TRACK AND FIELD OUTDOORS UNLESS STATED
The Berlin Marathon (Road) took place on 27 September
DANIEL WATTS 105th (SB 2:26.59)
The Windsor Half Marathon (Road) took place on 27 September
KOJO KYEREME V40 1st (SB 67.50) taking 1 minute and 6 seconds off his March time, and is ranked UK No.3 V40 in 2015
The Panorama Farms Invitational took place in Earlysville, Virginia, U.S.A on 26 September
ZXC 8000m – ZAC RANDALL U23 (Oklahoma University) 29th (24:45.9)
The Newham Open Series took place on 26 September
Discus 1.5kg – SM F44 MICHAEL NICHOLLS 1st (PB 34.21m) adding 33cm to his August throw
The Watford Open Meeting took place on 23 September
100m – Race 3 NICHOLAS SHAW U13 1st (12.63 w-0.1), TRISTAN PROCIDA U15 2nd (12.83 w-0.1), Race 4 ANDREW NICOLAOU U13 5th (PB 12.44 w0.0) taking .06 of a second off his 6 September time
200m – Race 3 NICHOLAS SHAW U13 1st (PB 26.21 w0.2) taking .49 of a second off his 6 September time, TRISTAN PROCIDA U15 3rd (27.44 w0.2)
800m – Race 1 ARIANA GOMES U20 3rd (PB 2:31.47)
1500m – Race 1 SAMUEL GREENSTEIN U13 4th (5:15.11), Race 2 DANIEL GREENSTEIN U15 9th (PB 4:57.18) taking 3.31 seconds off his August time, Race 3 JOE CHOTT U15 9th (PB 4:32.93) taking 3.27 seconds off his June time
3000m – KHALID-ALI AHMED U20 3rd (9:05.22), HAMZA KADIR U17 4th (PB 9:06.07), RUFUS KENT U17 14th (PB 10:00.98) taking 2.25 seconds off his 5 September time
PARKRUN RESULTS
26 September – ALDENHAM – SAAM KYU SMART U17 10th (New PB 22.51) – CARINE GLADES, PERTH, AUSTRALIA – STUART MOORE V55 19th (New PB 21.57) – GLADSTONE – ANTONI SEFERI U13 43rd (New PB 24.17), JOSH MORGAN U13 46th (24.25) – GROVELANDS – POPPY MEDENIS U13 49th (24.34) – HIGHBURY FIELDS – BARRY CHISHOLM V55 50th (New PB 21.55) – OAK HILL – STUART SINGER V55 14th (21.12) – PANSHANGER – RUSSELL DEVITT V65 55th (23.59) – SOUTHAMPTON – LUCY SHORT 16th (New PB 18.45) – ST ALBANS – CLAIRE HOBSON 80th (22.49) – TEMPLE NEWSAM – JOHN WHITWORTH 2nd (New PB 18.07)
19 September – HILLSBOROUGH – RUSSELL DEVITT V65 73rd (23.49)
PHOTOGRAPH’S– From time to time we have photographs of our members taken at meetings or presentations which we would like to use both on the website or incorporated within our report to our local newspaper. Can you please let me know if you do NOT want your photograph to be used.
ALLIANZ PARK – Main Switchboard telephone number is 0203 675 7200, then press 4 for Athletics.
CHARGES FOR USING ALLIANZ PARK – The current charges for using Allianz Park are as follows – Adult Daily entry fee £4.00 – Junior (U18) Daily entry fee £2.00 – Concession (Students and Over 65) Daily entry fee £3.00.
As a member of Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers you can apply for a form which will give you membership of Allianz Park, you can pick up the form from the reception at Allianz Park. Any official coach of Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers gains entry free of charge.
Charges for those with a membership form are as follows – Adult Daily entry fee £3.60, Monthly fee £22.00, Annual fee £264.00 – Junior (U18) Daily entry fee £1.80, Monthly fee £11.00, Annual fee £132.00 – Concession (Students and Over 65) Daily entry fee £2.70, Monthly fee £16.50, Annual fee £198.00.
All membership enquiries should be directed towards Isobel Dunnicliffe at athletics@allianzpark.com Isobel will also be at Allianz Park (Tuesday and Thursday Evenings) in the West Stand. Her direct phone number is 020 3675 7252.
England Athletics London Region and the Saracens Foundation have appointed IAN BANNISTER as the Urban Athletics Activator for the London Borough of Barnet. IAN is based at Allianz Park and can be contacted on 020 3675 7243 or by email on ianbannister@saracens.net
Alan