Happy Birthday this week to Joe Bamford, Dominic Bannister, Anicia Brown, Douglas Curwen-Reed, Patrick Pearce, Zanson Plummer, Ben Rochford, Roger Simons, Leon Sinclair, Jeremy Sothcott, Neville Thompson, Luke Traynor
KYLE LANGFORD – Congratulation to KYLE who has been awarded the prestigious BMC JUNIOR ATHLETE OF THE YEAR 2014 award at their Symposium and Awards Event at the Crown Plaza Hotel, Heathrow last Sunday 22 March. Kyle received his award from Steve Cram, other winners were Jo Pavey (Senior athlete of the year), Gavin Pavey (Coach of the year) and Gordon Surtees (Outstanding services to Coaching).
For the remaining newsletter information and results
NEW MEMBERS – We are pleased to welcome to Shaftesbury recent new members, Dominic Ashwell U17, Chenna Okoh U17, Eloise Palmer U11 and Tommy Ramdhan U20 and wish you all a healthy and successful 2015. Also Esther Klein who has joined as an Official
MAJOR CHAMPIONSHIPS 2015 – There are many of you that will be endeavouring to qualify for the various European and World Championships, which are as follows;
EUROPEAN U23 CHAMPIONSHIPS take place on 9-12 July in Tallinn, Estonia. The trials take place (Excluding the 10000m and combined events) on 21-22 June in Bedford. The 10000m trial is on 16 May at Parliament hill Fields (Highgate Harriers) – Qualification times Men 29.30, Women 34.15. This is the entry link http://www.highgateharriers.org.uk/. The Combined Events trial is on 23-24 May in Bedford. Qualification performances must be achieved between 1 January 2015 and 28 June.
IAAF WORLD YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS take place on 15-19 July in Cali, Columbia. Qualification performances must be achieved between 1 January 2015 and 28 June. Due to the different implement weights, distances and hurdle heights used in this age-group, British Athletics will be organising a number of competition opportunities in a variety of events (including combined events) to help athletes achieve qualification times and distances.
EUROPEAN JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS take place on 16-19 July in Eskilstuna, Sweden. The trials take place (Excluding the 5000m Women, 10000m and combined events) on 21-22 June in Bedford. The trials for the events not staged in Bedford are Women’s 5000m on 30 May in Watford, athletes wishing to compete should enter via the BMC website http://www.britishmilersclub.com/. Men’s 10000m on 16 May at Parliament hill Fields (Highgate Harriers) Qualification time 30.30, athletes wishing to compete should contact Martin Rush at mrush@britishathletics.org.uk, combined events) on 23-24 May in Bedford, athletes wishing to compete should enter online at http://www.englandathletics.org
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS take place on 22-30 August in Beijing, China. The trials take place (Excluding the 10000m and combined events) on 3-5 July in Bedford. Qualification period for 10000m and combined events is between 1 January 2014 up to 26 July 2015, for all other events the qualification period is between 1 January 2015 up to 26 July 2015
For full details on all British Athletics selection policies for 2015 (PDF format) use this link http://www.britishathletics.org.uk/world-class/2015-selection-policies/
MOUNTAIN RUNNING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2015 – Starts with the European Championships (Uphill) is on Saturday 4 July in Madeira, Portugal. The official trial will be held on Sunday 31 May at a venue to be decided.
The World Championships (Up and Down) is on Saturday 19 September in Betws-y-Coed, Wales. The official trial will be held on Saturday 22 August at a venue to be decided in conjunction with the British Athletics Mountain Running Championships in Betws-y-Coed.
The World Long Distance Mountain Running Championships is on Saturday 4 July in Zermatt, Switzerland. Selection of a team to represent GB is currently funding dependant.
MATTHEW HALL – Congratulations as his time of (8.37) in winning the U20 Hertfordshire Indoor 60m Hurdles title was a new Championship Record, the old record of (8.40) had stood since 2008 to Zak Saudee.
DAVID STONE – It is with good news that I report on the progress of David. 15 months ago he sustained osteochodritis dissicans (prevalent to boys aged 11-14) which meant he had spent 7-8 months in a wheelchair or on crutches. His first comeback race was the London Borough of Barnet Mini Marathon trial on 28 February (18.30), and on the 15 March he came first in the Starfish Charity 5k (18.06). David is now back training with Jeremy Sothcott’s group.
GEORGIA BELL – This article appeared in Athletics Weekly recently.
Having enjoyed a big improvement last year to run 2:03.38 and 4:18.75 over 800m and 1500m, 21-year-old Georgia Bell credits a move to be coached by Trevor Painter for her resurgence in form.
The Shaftesbury Barnet athlete achieved a lot as a youngster, winning the English Schools as an under-15 and clocking 2:08.81, which put her eighth on the UK all-time list, and claiming silver in the same championships as an under-17 in 2009.
“I surprised everyone including myself when I ran 2:08,” she said. “But then a build-up of several small things set me back. I changed coaches, but then my new coach unfortunately retired six months before I went to university. After this I lost my direction in athletics and my enjoyment of the sport.”
However, after starting studying geography at the University of Birmingham, her friend and training partner Leah Barrow (a 2:05.45 800m runner) introduced her to Painter, so Georgia travels to Wigan once a month to train as part of a strong training group, including Painter’s wife Jenny Meadows, Hayley Mills and Kirsten McAslan.
“I feel very lucky to now have found a place in Trevor’s group, which has put me back on track and made me fall back in love with athletics,” she says. “There are so many talented athletes in the group challenging you and pushing you on. I always leave feeling stronger.”
The rest of the time, Georgia links up with Bud Baldaro’s group in Birmingham for grass sessions or adapts her training sessions so she can train with other athletes at the university.
Georgia’s renewed enthusiasm for athletics led to a silver in the England Athletics Under-23 Championships and a bronze in the BUCS Championships in 2014, along with an improvement in her times. “The formula was simple: just consistent training, speedy sessions and a training partner, Leah, to motivate me and make training enjoyable and sociable again,” she says.
“Last season was really exciting for me because I only began training properly in January and almost every time I raced I got a PB. Seeing how much I was improving in such a short amount of time gave me the confidence for big races.”
Having started the indoor season running well, Georgia is targeting BUCS and the England Athletics Under-23 Championships. “It’s my last year at university so I hope I can improve on my bronze at BUCS from last year and hopefully just as competitive.
She also has half an eye on gaining selection for the European Under-23 Championships in Tallinn. “I’m not far off the qualifying time (2:02.50), but there are so many talented British girls capable of qualifying.
“It will definitely be a challenge, but I’d like to think it’s in my sights,” she explains modestly.
Georgia is looking into going to the United States on an athletics scholarship post-university. It is an environment she thinks she would enjoy. “I’ve always liked running because it’s so sociable,” she says.
“Training well in a group is one of the best feelings and it’s one of the times I’m at my happiest.” She adds: “I definitely want to dedicate the next chapter of my life to athletics.”
Georgia has had a successful 2015 indoor season, winning the Southern Senior Championships and BUCS Championships. In the Sainsbury’s Indoor British Championships she won a well-deserved bronze medal with an indoor personal best (2:07.12) which ranks her UK No.7 U23 in 2015.
CARRY ON CAMPING – A fun new ITV series is going on a summer holiday and you could be part of it. 12 Yard Production are looking for fun and lively pairs of all ages to set up camp across Europe. If you this could be for you see the attached Flyer.
MIDDLESEX SCHOOLS TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS – PLEASE NOTE takes place on Tuesday 9 June and not Tuesday 2 June as shown on the Summer Fixture Card, and takes place at Allianz Park.
ENGLAND ATHLETICS CONSULTATION MEETING – We would like as many SBH members as possible to attend. The meeting Is being held for the London Region on the evening (7.00pm to 9.30pm) of Monday 30 March at the University of London Meeting Rooms, University of London Union, Malet Street, London WC1E 7H. We are very keen that as many London – based clubs as possible are able to send representatives, and have chosen the location in order to make it as simple as possible for all clubs to get there.
You may well have seen from the England Athletics website (http://www.englandathletics.org/Consultation) that England Athletics staff, board members and councillors will be meeting at venues across England’s nine regions to explain the services, benefits and resources that make up the England Athletics Club Support Package.
The meetings will be an opportunity for volunteers, athletes and others involved in the sport to feed back their views on where England Athletics should be focusing support, what they value and where they would like to see increased or decreased investment. It will also be an opportunity to hear more about England Athletics’ new commercial partnerships and some of the benefits to members that have arisen from these.
The events will also form part of the development of a longer-term strategy for England Athletics and it is essential we hear from club and county representatives, coaches, officials, athletes, parents and teachers on how they wish to see the sport succeed in years to come so that the strategy can reflect the views and needs of the sport. These events are your chance to tell us what is on your minds and to debate issues in an open forum.
Of course, the London event is also an opportunity for you to discuss matters that directly affect clubs, athletes and volunteers in London and meet your representatives on the London council. We very much hope that you or colleagues from the club will be able to attend on March 30th.
In order for us to plan for the event, we would like you to register by email at consultation2015@englandathletics.org with your name, club and your role within the club. The event is open to absolutely everybody, no matter what role you occupy within your club, so athletes, volunteers, officials, coaches and committee members are all welcome. More detailed joining instructions will be sent to those who have registered. If you are not the correct person for us to be contacting for your club, we apologise and ask that you please forward this e mail as appropriate and let us know where communications of this sort should be directed in future.
HIGHGATE HARRIERS OPEN MEETING – Takes place on Wednesday 15 April at Parliament Hill Fields, on-line entry only – no entries on the night. Entries will close when event is full or otherwise at midnight on 14 April. Attached is the timetable and entry information.
ENGLAND ATHLETICS NEWSLETTER – This is the link showing their current information, March Issue 2
RUN! LONDON NEWSLETTER – This is the link showing their current information, which is worth a read as it has many interesting sections. March Issue http://us7.campaign-archive2.com/?u=593e83c3ed041a839b72f1c09&id=0828cb56a5&e=12c253a365
UPCOMING FIXTURES FOR THE NEXT 4 WEEKS
ON THE TRACK & FIELD FIXTURES YOU WILL FIND A LINK TO THE TIMETABLE – ONCE YOU ACCESS THE TIMETABLE A NOTICE POPS UP, I CAN ASSURE YOU IT IS SAFE TO OPEN THAT FILE
NORTH WEST LONDON LEAGUE – The final fixture takes place on Saturday 28 March at Wormwood Scrubs, Linford Christie Stadium, Du Cane Road (Satnav W12 0DF). 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 – All times after the first race are approximate, subject to the completion of the preceding race.
1.00pm U/11 Girls, 1.10pm Under 13 girls with U/11 Boys, 1.30pm Under 15 Girls with U/13 Boys, 1.50pm Under 17 Women with U/15 Boys, 2.15pm Under 17 Men. This is the final Club Cross Country Championship for Under 11 Boy and Girl’s.
Note: You do not have to be pre-entered, just turn up and run.
SOUTHERN MENS 12 STAGE AND WOMENS 6 STAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place on Sunday 29 March at Stantonbury Athletics Stadium, Milton Keynes, Bucks (Satnav MK14 6BN).
Timetable 12.00noon Men (6 stages x 5.053km and 6 stages x 7,664km), 1.00pm Women (6 stages x 5.053km) Note: You will have to be pre-entered by your respective Team Manager
NATIONAL MENS 12 STAGE AND WOMENS 6 STAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place on Saturday 11 April at Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. Entrance to park for parking will be “Town Gate” (Satnav B73 6BU). Start Times 12.00noon Men, 12.20pm Women. Note: You will have to be pre-entered by your respective Team Manager
UK YOUTH DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE SOUTHERN PREMIER 1 (UNDER 17/20 MEN/WOMEN) – The first of four fixtures takes place on Saturday 18 April at Ridlins Wood Athletic Track, Woodcote Road, Stevenage (Satnav SG2 9QZ). For timetable please use this link
http://www.ukydl.org.uk/Amended%20Timetables%202015%20UAG.pdf
Note: You will have to be selected by your respective Team Manager – Colette Hurley or Geoff Morphitis
EASTERN YOUNG ATHLETES LEAGUE (UNDER 13/15/17 MEN/WOMEN) – The first of five fixtures takes place on Sunday 19 April at Thurrock Athletics Stadium, Blackshots Lane, Grays Essex (Satnav RM16 2QT). For parking please use this link
For timetable please use this link http://www.eyal.org.uk/USERIMAGES/EYAL%20Timetable%202015.pdf
Note: You will have to be selected by your respective Team Manager Joyce Smith or Jeremy Sothcott
LONDON INTER CLUB CHALLENGE (ALL AGE-GROUPS INCLUDING U13s) – The first of four fixtures takes place on Sunday 19 April at Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR). Is free to all members of Shaftesbury, but why not bring a friend and introduce him to athletics (there is a charge of £2 per event for non-members). Registration opens at 10.30am, and closes 30 minutes before the published start time. For timetable please use this link
http://londonathletics.org/sites/default/files/LICCTimetableLV190415.pdf?_ga=1.162448892.1946802400.1403095593 all events are for both male and female age-groups unless stated. All juniors and seniors welcome as U17s, U15s and U13s will be at the EYAL.
Note: You do not have to be pre-entered, just turn up and register.
RESULTS – TRACK AND FIELD UNLESS STATED
The Reading Half Marathon (Road) took place on 22 March
KOJO KYEREME V40 45th (2nd V40 SB 1:08.56), NIALL FLEMING U23 54th (3rd U23 PB 1:09.58) taking 3 minutes 49 seconds off his 2014 time, REBEKAH GARDINER 321st (PB 1:20.45) taking 1 minute 44 seconds off her 2014 time
The Middlesex Veterans Championships (Cross Country) took place in Trent Park on 22 March
W35 – VICTORIA DAWES V40 won the Bronze Medal (27.42)
The Brunel Jumps & Throws Festival (Indoors) took place in Uxbridge on 21 March
Pole Vault – U20M DYLAN CARLSSON-SMITH 1st (4.00m)
The Walt Disney World T&F Open (Outdoors) took place in Orlando, Florida, USA Uxbridge on 20-21 March
3000m Steeplechase – LIZZIE BIRD U23 (Princeton University) 1st (SB 10:24.43) and is ranked UK No.1 U23 in 2015
The Baldy Castillo Invitational (Outdoors) took place in Tempe, Arizona, USA Uxbridge on 20-21 March
1500m – ZAC RANDALL (Oklahoma University) 1st (3:49.60)
The National Preparatory Schools Championships (Cross Country) took place in Malvern College, Worcestershire on 16 March
Under 11 Boys 2600m – SCOTT MCKENZIE U13 (Brentwood Preparatory) 41st (10.54), Team positions 1st Yardley Court (32 points, 2nd Ludgrove (141), 3rd Cheam (142), 5th Brentwood (149)
RESULTS – I endeavor to publish as many results as possible, as my main source is the power of 10 website. Unfortunately all races do not make the PO10. Therefore feel free to e-mail me the race, date and result if you have it, if not the result there is a good chance I can find it on Google.
PARKRUN RESULTS
21 March – BRENTWOOD – SCOTT MCKENZIE U13 13th (First Time 24.03) – CLEETHORPES – ANTHONY WHITEMAN V40 1st (15.54) – GLADSTONE – DAVID LAMY V45 37th (24.39) – GUILDFORD – JOHN DRYDEN V65 216th (29.05) – HAMPSTEAD HEATH – MATTI HARRIS U13 15th (New PB 20.14) – OAK HILL – OLIVER GREENSTEIN U17 6th (New PB 18.44), DAVID GREENSTEIN V50 12th (New PB 20.43), ROBERT PICK V60 24th (22.07), REBECCA ANDREOU U17 34th (23.21), BRADLEY SINGER 61st (27.12)
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.
Please click on the link to access the SBH Website http://sbharriers.co.uk. We would welcome any comments you may have on the website.
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 beckyhall@saracens.net or Jenny Poll who will be at Allianz Park (Tuesday and Thursday Evenings) in the West Stand, you contact her at athletics@allianzpark.com or her direct phone number is 0203 675 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 0203 675 7243 or by email on ianbannister@saracens.net
Alan