Happy Birthday from Thursday 16 November to Wednesday 22 November – Michael Adebakin, Jimi Adu, Dave Allen, Kieran Clements, Holly Green, Samuel Greenstein, Isabella Heathcote, Emmanuel Ijaola, Sunil Jobanputra, Paris King, Nnamdi Nduke, Jan Pearson and Bradley Singer
SBH 133RD ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – Takes place on Tuesday 28 November in the 100 Club, East Stand, StoneX Stadium, Greenlands Lane, Hendon, London (SatNav NW4 1RL), The AGM commences at 19.30, followed at approximately 20.00 with the Presentation of Awards for the 2023 Track & Field season, and 2022-2023 Cross Country season for both Men and Women. All are welcome especially the award winners.
This is the link to the Agenda for the 28 November 2023 AGM – SBH AGM Agenda 2023 Final
This is the link to Item 2 on this years Agenda, minutes of the AGM held on 29 November 2022 – SBH AGM Minutes 29 November 2022 Rev A
Item 4 of the agenda is the Annual Report for the year ended 30 September 2023. This covers the clubs achievements and honours during the previous twelve months.
This is the link to the Annual Report –
Following the AGM, the Best Performance Awards for the 2023 track and field season, and the 2022-2023 cross country season takes place. Congratulations to all our members who have won Best Performance Awards for 2023. The presentation will take place, immediately after the Club’s AGM on Tuesday 21 November. All winners, friends, and family, as well as members generally are welcome to attend.
This is the link to the Best Performance Awards winners – SBH Best Performance Awards 2023 (004)
SHAFTESBURY BARNET HARRIERS SUBSCRIPTIONS – Our new Club year started on 1 October 2023. The current SBH annual subscription is £65 and the current England Athletics annual registration from 1 April 2023 is £17. The current total is £82 and should be paid NOW to; ACCOUNT NAME: SHAFTESBURY BARNET HARRIERS, BANK: HSBC, ACCOUNT NUMBER: 41308378, SORT CODE: 400426 – Please advise GEOFF MORPHITIS by email (geoffrey.morphitis@capeandd.com) when payment has been made.
RESULT
VICTORIA PARK SPORTS MEDICINE METROPOLITAN LEAGUE – Took place at Wormwood Scrubs on 11 November.
After an excellent start to the season at Claybury, we managed to improve on those results, including another superb turnout from all age-groups.
The Under 11 Boys and Girls also the Under 15 Boys/17 Men repeated their team wins from Claybury. The Under 13 Girls were 2nd again, Veteran Men finished in 3rd place, Under 13 Boys finished in 4th place, Under 15 Girls/17 Women finished in 5th place, Senior Men finished in 11th place, finally our Senior Women finished in 12th place.
These are our individual top 10 finishers – Under 11 Boys DENNYS PASCAL who finished 2nd at Claybury, had a superb win, HARRISON HENDERSON 5th, LUCAS XIE 9th – Under 11 Girls SIENNA DARCY 3rd, GRACE ROONEY 7th – Under 13 Boys EDWARD PASCAL 6th – Under 13 Girls OLIVIA ABBOTT 4th – Under 15 Boys EUAN PHILLIPS 2nd, ARTHUR PHILLIPS 6th, CALEB HILTON 9th – Under 17 Men ADAM O’GORMAN 2nd – Under 20 Women EVIE WINSTON 9th – Senior Men THOMAS BUTLER 9th.
Under 11 Boys (1500m) – DENNYS PASCAL 1st (7.31), HARRISON HENDERSON 5th (7.55), LUCAS XIE 9th (8.24), PRINCE-MOSES JOHN 14th (8.34), PHILLIP ESPERANCA LOPES 21st (8.51), RAFI OJIDEAGU 36th (9.38) 51 runners finished
Team Results – 1st SBH A (177 points), 2nd Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets (150), 3rd Woodford Green & Essex Ladies (117), 12th SBH B (45) 20 teams finished
Under 11 Girls (1500m) – SIENNA DARCY 3rd (7.38), GRACE ROONEY 7th (7.47), ABIGAIL ROSS 11th (7.57) the winner was Laura Graham of St Mary’s Richmond (7.19), 32 runners finished
Team Results – 1st SBH (75 points), 2nd Woodford Green & Essex Ladies (65), 3rd Harrow (62) 16 teams finished
Under 13 Boys (3000m) – EDWARD PASCAL 6th (10.12), BEN KASPAR 11th (10.31), SAM CLEMENTS 13th (10.46), THOMAS FELLOWS 49th (12.36) the winner was jack Hayward of Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (9.53), 59 runners finished
Team Results – 1st Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (205 points), 2nd Windsor, Slough, Eton & Hounslow (202), 3rd London Heathside (164), 4th SBH (161) 20 teams finished
Under 13 Girls (3000m) – OLIVIA ABBOTT 4th (11.14), LUCIA CASALENUOVO 11th (11.56), HOLLY CLARKE 24th (12.43), ELFIE SHAW 36th (13.49) the winner was Ellina Ponkratieva of St Mary’s Richmond (10.55), 43 runners finished
Team Results – 1st St Mary’s Richmond (128 points), 2nd SBH (97), 3rd Barnet & District (92) 15 teams finished
Under 15 Boys and Under 17 Men (4200m) – ADAM O’GORMAN U17 3rd – 2nd U17 (14.14), EUAN PHILLIPS U15 6th – 2nd U15 (14.41), ARTHUR PHILLIPS U15 14th – 6th U15 (15.09), CALEB HILTON U15 21st – 9th U15 (15.23), JAI DARYANANI U17 22nd – 13th U17 (15.23), JARED MORRIS U15 25th – 11th U15 (15.27), AIDAN MCAVOY U17 33rd – 17th U17 (15.43), JACOB CLEMENT U17 38th – 21st U17 (15.53), GUY FAWCETT U17 40th – 23rd U17 (15.56), LADDIE SHAW U15 69th – 36th U15 (16.57), AUSTIN WARD U17 75th – 34th U17 (17.09), ZACK JOSEPHS U15 81st – 45th U15 (17.28), JOSHUA BOWMAN U15 84th – 47th U15 (17.37), JACOB SUGARMAN U15 95th – 54th U15 (18.47), SAM DARCY U15 96th – 55th U15 (18.52) the Under 15 winner was Daniel Jeffs of St Mary’s Richmond (14.07), the Under 17 winner was Felix Cha-Kent of Highgate Harriers (14.09), 59 Under 15 runners finished, 40 Under 17 runners finished
Team Results – 1st SBH A (356 points), 2nd Woodford Green & Essex Ladies (350), 3rd Herts Phoenix (299), 4th SBH B (282), 18th SBH C (135) 28 teams finished
Under 15 Girls and Under 17 Women (4200m) – POSIE SHAW U15 8th – 4th U15 (16.33), AMBER JACKSON U15 24th – 13th U15 (18.16), ADANNA MAZINWOSU U17 32nd – 15th U17 (18.44), ERIN GIBLIN U15 36th – 21st U15 (19.49), PHOEBE MUSIC U15 46th – 17th U17 (20.37), ELIZABETH DA TERESA U17 47th – 18th U17 (20.58), the Under 15 winner was Tara Ferguson of Windsor, Slough, Eton & Hounslow (15.38), the Under 17 winner was Keira Shaw of Herts Phoenix (15.31), 38 Under 15 runners finished, 19 Under 17 runners finished
Team Results – 1st Windsor, Slough, Eton & Hounslow (202 points), 2nd London Heathside A (177), 3rd London Heathside B (137), 5th SBH A (124), 17th SBH B (17) 21 teams finished
Senior Men (8100m) – THOMAS BUTLER 9th (22.41), GARY PELOSI V35 64th (24.55), EHSAN RAHIMI 150th (27.12), DANIEL NICOLS V40 155th (27.18), JONATHAN BOARDMAN U23 165th (27.36), ROBERT RIGBY V60 186th (28.07), LUKE FLATLEY 190th (28.15), JOEL PHILLIPS V45 232nd (29.09), TIM UNDERHILL V55 305th (31.31), PAUL MACARTHY V55 308th (31.34), JONNY SHAW V50 338th (32.28), TIM PARKIN V45 350th (32.47), BARRY HAWS V50 366th (33.20), PHILIP CUNNINGHAM V60 429th (38.45), the winner was Alexander Lepretre (HCA) of Highgate Harriers (21.43), 445 runners finished
Team Results Division 1 – 1st Highgate Harriers (1554 points), 2nd Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets (1389), 3rd London Heathside (1368), 11th SBH (414) 12 teams finished
Team Results Veterans Division 2 – 1st Woodford Green & Essex Ladies (311 points), 2nd Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets (299 points), 3rd SBH (255) 12 teams finished
Senior Women (8100m) – NICOLA PAYNE 20th (28.55), JO KENT V55 88th (33.14 1st V55), EVIE WINSTON U20 161st (38.18 9th U20), the winner was Annabel Gummow of Herts Phoenix (25.43), 222 runners finished
Team Results Division 2 – 1st Herts Phoenix (304 points), 2nd Eagles Eagles (295), 3rd Trent Park (242), 12th SBH (81) 12 teams finished
THESE ARE THE SBH ATHLETES WHO HAVE COMPLETED 3 OR MORE CONSECUTIVE RACES, FOLLOWING THE WORMWOOD SCRUBS FIXTURE ON 11 NOVEMBER
(9) PRINCE-MOSES JOHN U11/U13
(7) SIENNA DARCY U11, ELFIE SHAW U11/U13, ARTHUR PHILLIPS U15, ELIZABETH DA TERESA U17, JO KENT V55
(6) ERIN GIBLIN U15, PHILIP CUNNINGHAM V55/V60, JOEL PHILLIPS V45, TIM UNDERHILL V50/V55
(4) BEN KASPAR U11/U13, GRACE ROONEY U11, GUY FAWCETT U17, JONATHAN BOARDMAN U20/U23
(3) DENNYS PASCAL U11, OLIVIA ABBOTT U13, JARED MORRIS U15, JACOB CLEMENT U17, ADAM O’GORMAN U17, DANIEL NICHOLS V40
The current record for consecutive appearances is held by JOHN KELLY, who completed 28 races between 1985 to 1990.
SBH WINTER POINTS CHAMPIONSHIPS, THESE ARE THE TOP 3 POSITIONS FOLLOWING THE WORMWOOD SCRUBS FIXTURE ON 11 NOVEMBER
Under 11 Boys – 1st DENNYS PASCAL (16 points), 2nd HARRISON HENDERSON (14), 3rd PRINCE-MOSES JOHN and LUCAS XIE (11), – Under 13 Boys – 1st EDWARD PASCAL (16 points), 2nd BEN KASPAR (14), 3rd HAMISH DOVER and SAM CLEMENTS (6) – Under 15 Boys – 1st ARTHUR PHILLIPS and EUAN PHILLIPS (15), 3rd JARED MORRIS (11) – Under 17 Men – 1st ADAM O’GORMAN (16 points), 2nd JACOB CLEMENT and AIDAN MACAVOY (12) – Senior Men – 1st JONATHAN BOARDMAN U23 (21 points), 2nd LUKE FLATLEY (18), 3rd THOMAS BUTLER (12) – Masters Men 40-49 – 1st DANIEL NICHOLS V40 (15 points). 2nd JOEL PHILLIPS V45 (13), 3rd NICK ANDREWS V40 (8) – Masters Men 50-59 – 1st TIM UNDERHILL V55 (16 points), 2nd PAUL MACCARTHY V55 (7), 3rd JONNY SHAW V50 (6) – Masters Men 60-69 – 1st PHILIP CUNNINGHAM V60 (15 points), 2nd ROBERT RIGBY V60 (8)
Under 11 Girls – 1st SIENNA DARCY (16 points), 2nd GRACE ROONEY (14), 3rd ABIGAIL ROSS (12) – Under 13 Girls – 1st OLIVIA ABBOTT (15 points), 2nd LUCIA CASALENUOVO (13), 3rd AIMEE PORTER (8) – Under 15 Girls – 1st ERIN GIBLIN (13 points), 2nd POSIE SHAW and MEI HAYAKAWA (8) – Under 17 Women – 1st ELIZABETH DA TERESA (15 points), ADANNA MAZINWOSU (8) – Under 20 Women – 1st EVIE WINSTON (8 points) – Senior Women – 1st EMILIA ECONOMU and NICOLA PAYNE (8 points)
Winter Points Tables updated with the Metropolitan League results – Mens XC Points Tables 2023-2024 Updated 11-11-23 With Metropolitan League Results Womens XC Points Tables 2023-2024 Updated-11-11-23-With-Metropolitan-League-Results
CARDIFF CROSS CHALLENGE – Took place at Cardiff on 11 November
6400m XC – U20M ABDIRAHIM HAMUD U20 30th (21.35)
9600m XC – SM DYLAN EVANS 19th (30.15)
ENGLISH SCHOOLS XC CUP LONDON NORTH – Took place at St Albans on 11 November
Junior Boys (3250m) – XANDER REESE U13 (Haberdasher Aske’s) 9th (12.03), ROAN PARKES U13 (The American School) 48th (13.15), HARRY SAMUEL U13 (Haberdasher Aske’s) 71st (14.01), the winner was Theo Creed of Fulham Boys School (11.15) 100 runners finished
Team Results – 1st Grey Court School (20 points), 2nd Dulwich College (71), 3rd The Bishop’s Stortford High School (75), 6th Haberdasher Aske’s (134), 14th The American School (207)
Intermediate Boys (4400m) – MATTHEW MAY U15 (St Albans School) 28th (18.58), the winner was Caspian Holmes of Dulwich College (16.03) 71 runners finished
Team Results – 1st Kingsdale Foundation School (41 points), 2nd Verulam School (48), 3rd Sandringham School (52), 10th St Alban’s School (153)
Senior Boys (5800m) – GIANLEO STUBBS U17 (St Columba’s College) 1st (18.48), RAFI GAYER U17 (Haberdasher Aske’s) 11th (20.11), JORDAN PEARLMAN U17 (Haberdasher Aske’s) 22nd (20.56), PETER BAYVEL-ZAYATS U17 (Haberdasher Aske’s) 29th (21.22), 80 runners finished
Team Results – 1st St Columba’s College (69 points), 2nd St Alban’s School (71), 3rd Dulwich College (76), 5th Haberdasher Aske’s (93)
NCAA DIVISION 1 WEST REGION CHAMPIONSHIPS – Took place at Sacramento, California, USA on 10 November
10000m XC – SM THOMAS PATRICK U23 (Boise State University) 24th (27.05)
LIDDIARD TROPHY INCLUDING NORTH OF THE THAMES – Took place at Kingsbury on 4 November
Senior Men (8000m) – GARY PELOSI V35 11th (28.24), DANIEL NICOLS V40 35th (31.25), ROBERT RIGBY V60 38th (31.40), FINN MACARTHY U23 41st (31.59), MARK COTTLE V35 44th (32.15), TIM UNDERHILL V55 78th (35.45), NICK ANDREWS V40 82nd (36.05), PAUL MACARTHY V55 83rd (36.05), BARRY HAWS V50 101st (38.36), DANNY DIGWEED V40 115th (41.09) the winner was Seyfu Jamaal of London Heathside (25.34), 138 runners finished.
Team Results 8 To Score – 1st Serpentine (129 points), 2nd London Heathside (223), 3rd Queens Park Harriers (298), 6th SBH (412) 8 teams finished
Senior Women (8000m) – NICOLA PAYNE 7th (33.28) the winner was Katie Olding of Thames Valley Harriers (30.57), 69 runners finished.
Team Results 4 To Score – 1st Serpentine (30 points), 2nd Highgate Harriers (42), 3rd Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (66) 8 teams finished
PARKRUN – Can you make sure that you are registered as ‘Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers’, as the link I use to select all results only shows SBH athletes. If anyone is also officiating can you please contact me and advise me where and when.
PARKRUNS MILESTONE VESTS – You can purchase these from 50 to 500, this is the link – https://shop.parkrun.com/collections/milestone-run-walk-vests
PARKRUNS IN THE UK – Last Saturday at parkruns in the UK, there were…
1,151 events – 171,125 walkers, joggers and runners – 25,157 volunteers – 7,254 first timers – 20,538 PBs
COMPLETELY USELESS RANDOM FACT – Did you know … We now have over nine million registered parkrunners! That’s more parkrunners than the population of Austria
PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Aldenham on 11 November.
PAUL LEWIS V50 1st (19.55) this was his 20th Parkrun
PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Blandford on 11November.
HUGH RICHARDS V75 189th (38.30) this was his 190th Parkrun
PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Maidstone on 11November.
CLIFF GOLDING V65 93rd (25.42) this was his 153rd Parkrun
PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Rendlesham Forest on 11 November.
PHILIP SHELLEY V60 27th (27.39) this was his 52nd Parkrun
PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Stevenage on 11 November.
STUART SINGER V60 41st (22.36) this was his 394th Parkrun, BRADLEY SINGER 68th (24.21) this was his 243rd Parkrun
UPCOMING ROAD RELAY AND CROSS COUNTRY FIXTURES FOR THE NEXT 5 WEEKS, WHICH COVERS THE PERIOD THURSDAY 16 NOVEMBER UNTIL WEDNESDAY 20 DECEMBER – The SBH 2023-2024 Winter Fixture Card and Information Sheet is now available on the SBH website – http://sbharriers.co.uk/fixtures-results/fixture-cards/
LONDON CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place on Saturday 18 November at Parliament Hill Fields, Hampstead Heath (SatNav NW5 1QR), nearest station is Gospel Oak.
Timetable – 13.15 U20 and Senior Women (6k), 14.00 Under 20 and Senior Men (10k).
To Qualify you must have to be (a) born in the Greater London area, (b) has not less than one year’s bona fide residence in the Greater London area, (c) has not less than one year’s continuous full-time employment in the Greater London area, (d) has not less than one year’s full-time attendance at an education establishment in the Greater London area.
Map of Parliament Hill and adjoining roads and stations, start of races close to athletic track – https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.5596772,-0.1597202,15z
Entries Closing Date Saturday 18 November
LONDON YOUTH GAMES – Takes place on Saturday 18 November at Parliament Hill Fields, Hampstead Heath (SatNav NW5 1QR), nearest station is Gospel Oak.
Note: You will be selected by your respective Borough Team Manager
FRATERNITY AND SORORITY CUPS – Takes place on Saturday 25 November at Trent Park, Cockfosters Road, Middlesex (SatNav EN4 0PS). The start is close to the car park which is accessible from the western gate of Trent Park, found on the left-side before reaching Cockfosters underground station (Piccadilly line).
Timetable – 14.30 for Men/Women – Junior, Senior and Veteran. Numbers will be given out close to the start area.
Note: You do not have to be pre-entered, just turn up and run.
NORTH WEST LONDON LEAGUE – The third fixture of five takes place on Saturday 25 November at Trent Park, Cockfosters Road, Middlesex (SatNav EN4 0PS). The start is close to the car park which is accessible from the western gate of Trent Park, found on the left-side before reaching Cockfosters underground station (Piccadilly line).
Timetable – 12.45 Under 11 Boys and Girls (2400m), 13.00 Under 13 Boys and Girls (3000m), 13.20 Under 15 Boys and Girls (4000m), 13.40 Under 17 Men and Women (5000m) distances are approximate. Numbers will be given out close to the start area. The times are as the 2022 fixture
Note: You do not have to be pre-entered, just turn up and run. Will any of our Female athletes please see TY HOLDEN who will give you a race number
SBH 133RD ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING– Takes place on Tuesday 28 November in the 100 Club, East Stand, StoneX Stadium, Greenlands Lane, Hendon, London (SatNav NW4 1RL), The AGM commences at 19.30, followed at approximately 20.00 with the Presentation of Awards for the 2023 Track & Field season, and 2022-2023 Cross Country season for both Men and Women. All are welcome especially the award winners.
VICTORIA PARK SPORTS MEDICINE METROPOLITAN LEAGUE – The third fixture of five takes place on Saturday 2 December, course is at Hillingdon Sports Centre, Hillingdon House Farm, Park Road, Uxbridge (Satnav UB10 0RQ).
Race headquarters – Hillingdon Athletics Stadium, Gatting Way, Uxbridge (Satnav UB8 1ES). HQ to course walk time: 2 minutes.
Changing facilities – Men’s & Women’s changing rooms and toilets within athletic stadium from 11am to 3pm. Please do not use the facilities within the main sports centre.
Public Transport – Recommended Hillingdon on the Metropolitan and Picadilly lines 10-15 minute walk from course. U1 and U2 buses stop within 3 minutes’ walk from the Sports Centre.
Directions from major roads – Next to A40 Swakeleys Roundabout Junction, then follow signs for Hillingdon Sports and Leisure centre.
Parking – There are Only 50 pay and display parking spaces allocated for this fixture outside the stadium. Parking in the main sports centre car park is not permitted. Disruption caused to sports centre members trying to find a parking space in the main car park may result in the venue not being available in the future. If you must drive, please see the parking map provided for free street parking locations. There are also 2 large car parks in Uxbridge town centre, just 15 minutes walk away..
The timetable and course description is as the 2022 fixture,
Timetable – 12.00 U11 (Over 9) Boys (2km), 12.05 U11 (Over 9) Girls (2km), 12.15 U13 Boys (3km), 12.30 U13 Girls (3km), 12.45 U17 Men and U15 Boys (4km), 13.00 U17 Women and U15 Girls (4km), 13.15 U20, Senior and Veteran Women (8km), 14.00 U20, Senior and Veteran Men (8km).
Course Description – A proper XC course. Parkland setting, undulating course, with one steep climb per lap, on grass and woodland paths. Very muddy areas likely. Option of small river crossing for adults only if conditions on the day allow. There will be a longer route around the river for those that are unable/unwilling to cross the river.
Under 11 Course – 1 smaull undulating lap which includes the ski slope and wooded trail.
Under 13 Course – 1 medium undulating lap which includes the ski slope and wooded trail.
Under 15/U17 Course – 1 large undulating lap which includes the ski slope and wooded trail.
Under 20/Senior Course – 2 large undulating laps which includes the ski slope and wooded trail plus option of river crossing.
The Information for above is not available as yet.
Note: You do not have to be pre-entered, just turn up and run.
Please collect your race numbers from the respective team managers – SIMON KEENE
JEREMY SOTHCOTT and JO KENT
Please go to Start Fitness Metropolitan League web site www.metleague.co.uk for course maps, and any other final information.
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.
WINTER POINTS RACE – The third Victoria Park Sports Medicine Metropolitan League fixture at Hillingdon, is the third fixture in the Winter Points Series for all age-groups.
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP RACE – The Victoria Park Sports Medicine Metropolitan League fixture at Hillingdon, is the club championship race for the Under 20 Men, 5 Miles Senior Men and Masters Men 40+.
SOUTHERN INTER COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place on Saturday 9 December at Horspath Sports Ground, Oxford (SatNav OX4 2RR).
Timetable – 11.00 U13 Girls (Approximately 3k), 11.20 U13 Boys (Approximately 3k), 11.40 U15 Girls (Approximately 4k), 12.25 U15 Boys (Approximately 4k), 12.50 U17 Men (Approximately 5k), 13.15 U17 Women (Approximately 5k), 13.40 U20 Women and Senior Women (Approximately 6k)
Note: You will have to be pre-entered by your County Team Manager
Awaiting final race information, the above details is as the 2022 fixture.
SOUTHERN MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place on Saturday 9 December at Horspath Sports Ground, Oxford (SatNav OX4 2RR).
Timetable – 11.45 Women 40+ 50+, 60+, M70+ (Approximately 6k), 14.10 Men 40+, 50+, 60+ (Approximately 10k)
Entries Closing Date TBC
Note: If you wish to be entered please contact your Team Manager
Awaiting final race information, the above details is as the 2022 fixture
19TH EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place on Saturday 16 December at Lauken Park, Brussels, Belgium.
Note: You will be selected following the trials on the 25 November
BOXING DAY BONANZA RUN – Takes place on Tuesday 26 December at StoneX Stadium and Starts 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!
UPCOMING INDOOR FIXTURES, WHICH COVERS THE PERIOD SATURDAY 16 DECEMBER UNTIL WEDNESDAY 7 FEBRUARY – Please enter yourself and pay the appropiate fee. Also note, especially Lee Valley, that events may close before any closing date, if that event is fully subscribed.
SOUTHERN U15, U17, U20 AND SENIOR INDOOR COMBINED EVENTS CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place at Lee Valley Athletics Centre are 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR) on Saturday 25 November and Sunday 26 November.
To enter please use this link – http://www.seaa.org.uk/index.php
Entries Closed
LEE VALLEY MINITHON – Takes place on Saturday 9 December, at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR).
For school years 3 to 7.
To enter please use this link – https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/lee-valley/athletics-centre/kids-activities#%20
Entries Closing Date Wednesday 6 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 – Please be advised that events may be full before the fixture date.
TRACK ACADEMY INDOOR SERIES – Takes place on Saturday 16 December, at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR).
Events are Track 60m, 200m, 800m, Field Long Jump and Shot Put. For alll age-groups including U11s.
To enter please use this link – https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2023/GBR/trackacademyindoor/
Entries Closing Date Sunday 10 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
LEE VALLEY NEW YEARS INDOOR OPEN MEETING – Takes place on Sunday 1 January, at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR).
Events are Track 60m, 200m 300m, 400m and 800m. For all age-groups including U13s.
To enter please use this link – https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/?o=&page=1&date__gte=2023-10-30&date__lte=2024-03-30&type=&q=&country_id=GBR&uses_ot=on
Entries Closing Date Tuesday 26 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
ENGLAND ATHLETICS U20 AND SENIOR INDOOR COMBINED EVENTS CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place at the English Institute of Sport, Coleridge Road, Sheffield (Satnav S9 5DA) on Saturday 6 January and Sunday 7 January.
To enter please use this link – https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/registration?id=24425
Entries Close Friday 15 December
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee
BFTTA INDOOR SERIES – Takes place on Sunday 7 January, at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR).
Events are Track 60m, 200m, 300m, 600m, 800m and 60m Hurdles. For alll age-groups including U11s.
To enter please use this link – https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2024/GBR/bft112/
Entries Close Sunday 31 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
LEE VALLEY AYO FALOLA DREAM MILE – Takes place at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR) on Wednesday 7 February.
Events are Track 400m, 800m, Mile and Triple Jump. For age-groups Under 15 and above.
To enter please use this link – https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2024/GBR/ayofaloladreammile/
Entries Close Wednesday 31 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
HISTORY OF THE LIDDIARD TROPHY – The 75th Liddiard Trophy took place at Kinsbury on 4 November.
The LIDDIARD TROPHY is a prestigious and historic cross country fixture hosted annually by Queens Park Harriers at Fryent Country Park in Kingsbury. Clubs from all over London compete for the famous prize which commemorates MR E.J. LIDDIARD (pictured below), the longest-surviving founder member of the club. He was one of a group of pupils at St Jude’s Institute who decided to create a sports club involving athletics and football among other activities (The footballers, incidentally, would end up breaking away and merging with Christ Church Rangers to form the modern-day Queens Park Rangers). He was with the club up until his death in 1946.
In his honour, the Hoops held the inaugural LIDDIARD TROPHY meet in 1947. The race was won by Shaftesbury Harriers (later becoming Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers). This club which would go on to have a storied history with the event, winning it several times in the 1970s and 1980s, fielding teams littered with internationals. At its height, the meet attracted around 300 competitors.
The TROPHY – The LIDDIARD is a team event which has arguably one of the most eye-catching prizes in UK athletics, a solid silver depiction of a runner, complete in casing. The trophy has been awarded to the winning team since the race’s inception.
The PEOPLE – While victory is the goal for some, the race itself is a reminder of the selflessness of the running community. Take CECIL GITTENS, a man who joined Queens Park Harriers in the same year of LIDDIARD’S death, 1946. Up until his passing a few of years ago, he was still an active member of club, attending committee meetings and keeping the Hoops moving along.
And if you plan to be around on race day, be sure to look out for PETER HUNT, another LIDDIARD contemporary, who helped to rescue Queens Park Harriers from folding essentially on his own in the early 1970s. Still a member, PETER comes down every year from his current home in south Wales to oversee the LIDDIARD to ensure its smooth running.
THE FOLLOWING IS CLUB INFORMATION ON VARIOUS TOPICS
SBH 2023-2024 WINTER FIXTURE CARD – The 2023-2024 Winter Fixture Card and Information Sheet can be found on the SBH website. Link to the Winter Fixture Card and Information Sheet – http://sbharriers.co.uk/fixtures-results/fixture-cards/
Please select a document, following this you can print a copy for future reference.
SBH 2023-2024 WINTER POINTS AND CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP TABLES – Currently the updated Winter Points and Club Championship tables are published on the SBH website.
Link to the updated Winter Points tables, following the 11 November Metropolitan League – http://sbharriers.co.uk/fixtures-results/winter-xc-points-tables/
Link to the draft of the Club Championships table, which will be updated following the 2 December Metropolitan League – http://sbharriers.co.uk/fixtures-results/winter-xc-club-championships/
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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 – StoneX Membership (1) as of 30 October 2023
JAMIE BATH MEMBERS MASSAGE SERVICE – Since joining SBH he has been working closely with TY HOLDEN in his quest for Athlete and Athletics Development. To help support the club members he has (with the club’s support) set up a Members Massage Service available on club nights at a small charge of £15 (as compared to outside masseurs who charge £60) to simply cover materials and insurance.
Please contact JAMIE at jamiebath@live.co.uk or text him on 07902 592961. You can also see him on training nights for availability.
GEORGE HARRISON MBE MEMORIAL DOCUMENT – The document has been put together with contributors from LISA WEBB, MARTIN ROCHFORD, NADEEM SHAIKH, RACHEL FELTON, LIAM and JAMIE DEE, JAMES LOVELL, EMILIA ECONOMU, ALAN WELLER, KAREN HARRISON, TIM UNDERHILL, GLEN WATTS, JOANNA WINFIELD, SHAUN CLIFFORD and EUAN MACKENZIE – Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers Memorial To George Harrison From Friends And Members 20 April 2023
If you wish to contribute your own memories and/or photographs of GEORGE, please email them to me, either within the email or as a separate attached word document.
CODES OF CONDUCT – SBH have now adopted the UK Athletics (UKA) and the Home Country Athletics Federations (HCAF) Codes of Conduct which set out national standards of conduct for all clubs, coaches, officials, volunteers and athletes in the sport. The purpose of the codes are to clarify what behaviours are acceptable and unacceptable, the standards of practice expected and the basis for challenging and improving practice. The Codes are similar to our previous Codes of Conduct which were part of the previous ClubMark scheme. All club member and anyone undertaking a relevant role must agree to abide by the codes of conduct. The Codes of Conduct have now been put onto our Website, please read these to understand the commitments you are making by being a member of SBH.
Link to the Code of Conduct document – Codes Of Conduct Booklet 2021 (1)
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION OF INTEREST CAN BE FOUND ON THE SBH WEBSITE BY USING THIS LINK – http://sbharriers.co.uk/
Section ‘About Us’, includes Annual Reports, Best Performance Trophy Awards, Individual And Relay Best Performances By Year, Club Records and SBH All-Time Top 10 T&F Performances.
Section ‘Team Managers And Competitions’, shows details of Track & Field, Cross Country and Road Relays Team Managers.
Section ‘Future Information/Results’, includes Information On Each Fixture, Summer & Winter Fixture Cards, Winter X/C Points Tables and Winter Club Championships Winners.
SHAFTESBURY BARNET HARRIERS NEW CLUB KIT – They are now available to purchase from our club kit supplier, Supreme Sports – click on the link for the full range – https://www.supreme-sports.co.uk/webshop/schools-and-clubs/shaftesbury-barnet-harriers/
By opening the link, you will be on the front page, which displays the men’s items. Click on SBH LADIES for the women’s items, or click on SBH KIDS for the young athletes’ items.
CLUB HOODIES– With well over eight hundred hoodies already in circulation, this is your opportunity to join the club. The bright red hoody is made to order and has your name embroidered on the front along with the club badge and has the Club name on the back. We now have 2 styles, the original pull over style at £35 + 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 JUMPS 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. High Jump training is on Wednesday’s from 18.45pm 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 FAST FORWARD SCHOOL ATHLETICS CLUB – ‘Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers now run the school athletics club on Tuesday and Thursday at 4.30pm and which progresses to a more advanced club at 5.45 as a segue into the club. This is for ages 5 years -10 years of age. Please contact TY HOLDEN on 07737803260 for further information
POLE VAULTERS REQUIRED FOR 2024 – To all athletes young & old – are you aware of the SBH Pole Vault sessions held at StoneX Stadium on Monday & Wednesday evenings from 18.30pm. We have room to coach more of you, why not come along and watch a session and the get involved – give it a try NOW.
Please contact the session administrator CLYDE GORDON at clydeg67@hotmail.co.uk for more details.
STEEPLECHASE TRAINING AT STONEX STADIUM – Check with your Coach for details of training times.
SBH PRIVACY STATEMENT – In becoming a member, SBH will collect certain information about you. Can you please read the attached ‘Privacy Statement’ which contains Information on General Data Protection Regulations – SBH Privacy Statement Final April 2018
STONEX STADIUM – Main Switchboard telephone number is 020 3675 7250.
STONEX STADIUM AWARDED TRACKMARK STANDARD – Congratulations on achieving the UK Athletics Quality Assurance Standards for StoneX Stadium. This is the letter from UK Athletics and certificate showing all area that achieved compliance – StoneX Stadium Award Letter 09.11.21StoneX Stadium Certificate
ALAN WELLER – SBH NEWSLETTER EDITOR AND WEBSITE MANAGER