Happy Birthday from this Thursday 4 November to Niall Carney, Isabel Deacon, Shadine Duquemin, Daniel Lewis, Kate Lloyd, Shane Martin, Tommy Narvaez-White, Tony Packham, Charles Romito, Jasmin Sabir, Layla Scott, Allan Smith, Trecia Smith, Isobel Thompson, Steve Turnock and Jovan Zigic
RECENT NEW MEMBERS – We wish you a very warm welcome, and a happy, healthy and successful time with Shaftesbury to CHLOE AGAGJYSHI, ALVARO ARROYO, DANIEL ARROYO, GRANT BROWN, BETHAN HALE, BRIAN MOTTO, MARION MOTTO and SOPHIA VENTER
NEELAM KADERBHOY – Thank you all for your kind words and support this week.Neelam continues to be looked after in the Peace Hospice and is receiving excellent care. The staff there are 1st class, food is great, and the rest and recuperation is doing her the world of good.
This week, we received the full set of biopsy results. As a result, Neelam has started a course of treatment this week aimed at improving her quality of life over the coming weeks. We have follow ups scheduled with the medical experts to review progress.
Neelam continues to enjoy reading your lovely messages. It’s wonderful that she has so many loving friends and family who message her and show her the love and support she needs. The food packages also go down a treat. Rum chocolates and turtles are particular favourites.
Many of you have asked about visiting Neelam. Whilst she would love to see you all, with Covid-19 and an imminent return to lockdown the Hospice have to manage visitors very carefully to ensure patient and staff safety.
If you have any further questions, please let me know. It has been and continues to be a stressful and extremely time for us all, especially my dad and we appreciate all the love and support we have received.
Finally, thank the Club for the lovely bouquet of flowers recently received which have pride of place in Neelam’s room. Please keep showing the love to Neelam, and I’ll do my best to keep you updated on Neelam’s progress over the coming weeks – IMTIAZ
NEELAM’S number on WhatsApp is 07791 512383.
JONATHAN KILSBY – JONATHAN’S funeral took place yesterday 4 November, and was live streamed at: www.obitus.com, Username: Qupu7057, Password: 215152. It will be viewable until the end of November. Unfortunately, our memorial walk in Trent Park is postponed until COVID-19 restrictions can be eased again. A tribute page has been set up at https://jonathankilsby.muchloved.com. If you would like to make a donation in memory of JONATHAN or write a comment, it can be done on this page. All donations will go to the Royal National Lifeboat Institute (RNLI), a charity Jonathan supported throughout his life. Also, I’ve taken up a suggestion from ANDY MAGNALL that they might like to participate in. It’s been suggested that those who intended to join in the Memorial Walk on the 7th, could join in with our weekly Barnet training sessions on that Saturday morning. This seems a fitting tribute to JONATHAN so any are welcome to come along for 09:15, meeting at the car park by the café.
Best wishes, DES MICHAEL 07768 485469
SHAFTESBURY BARNET HARRIERS 130TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2020 – Is to be held on Tuesday 24 November at 7.30pm. This is the link to the Agenda – AGM Notice 2020 (1)
Due to the need for social distancing and the current government restrictions, it is intended to hold the meeting via ‘Zoom’. Full Zoom, Agenda and other information will be published next week and by separate email.
This year’s Track & Field Best Performance Awards have been cancelled. The 2019-2020 Cross Country Points and Club Championships Winners Awards will be presented to the winners by our various Coaches.
SBH SUBSCRIPTIONS 2020-2021 – SBH Treasurer GEOFF MORPHITIS has sent me the following regarding subscriptions.
Dear Member – I hope you’re fit and well during these difficult times. The Club has continued to function providing Covid-19 secure coaching at Barnet Copthall (formerly Allianz Park) on a limited basis from mid-June. We also promoted 7 Track & Field competitions during the period July to September. Six of these were LICC meetings at Lee Valley.
We’re working on the promotion of a number of Cross Country races at Barnet Copthall during the period December through to March in compliance with the England Athletics and Government guidelines applicable at the time.
The Club AGM will take place virtually at 19.30 on Tuesday 24 November (full login details will be distributed shortly). One of the resolutions on the order paper will deal with Club Subscriptions. Following the recent decision of the SBH Council, the proposal is as follows; “The Annual Membership Fee for new members from 1 December 2020 will increase to £50. Existing members who have paid their membership fee for year ended 30 September 2020 will be considered as having also paid their fee for the year ended 30 September 2021. In other words, in recognition of the disruption caused by Covid-19, these members will have 2 years membership for the price of one.” Therefore, I’m now asking athletes who have not paid their subscription for the year ended 30/09/20 (£45) to pay, so as to qualify for the 2 for 1 concession together with the England Athletics Registration Fee of £15 for 2020/21. The total is £60 and should be paid NOW to;
ACCOUNT NAME : SHAFTESBURY BARNET HARRIERS, BANK : HSBC, ACCOUNT NUMBER : 41308378, SORT CODE : 400426 – Please let me know when you make the payment. Thanks GEOFF
UPDATE ON SBH FIXTURE CARD – Currently all Cross Country and Road Relay fixtures for 2020 are either Cancelled or Postponed, I anticipate having a clearer idea on the 2021 fixtures in December. This is the latest Fixture Card – SBH Winter Card Fixtures 2020-2021 Updated 28-10-20
SOUTH OF ENGLAND ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 2020/2021 CHAMPIONSHIP UPDATE – SEAA were hopeful of staging some Cross Country and Indoor Track & Field events during this coming winter, even though it looked as if we should only be able to cater for the younger age groups. However, the news that the Country is to go into Lockdown from this Thursday does throw these aspirations into doubt. If Government guidelines after the lockdown permit, we hope to put in place the following events.
Cross Country – Cross Country Relays, London Championships, Master & Inter Counties Championships have been postponed until the New Year. The Association hopes that it will be possible to stage some Cross Country events in February/March 2021.
Road Relays – At present the date for the 12/6 Stage and 5K Road Relays remains the same; Sunday 28 March 2021.
Track & Field – It is hoped that some Indoor Covid Games can take place dates scheduled for these events are 16/17 January & 6/7 February next year. Due to the restrictions on numbers we may have to use more than one venue.
As we enter another lockdown, we just want to reassure our athletes and officials that we shall do our utmost to stage some competition (In line with England Athletics guidance). We shall review the situation and publish any further news as soon as we can. In the meantime, we do hope everyone stays safe and well JOHN GANDEE SEAA Competition Chairman
ATW CROSS COUNTRY SERIES – The first in the three race series took place at Merchant Taylor’s School in Watford on Saturday 31 October.
Under 13 Boys/Girls – ARTHUR PHILLIPS 12th (12.24 10th Boy)
Under 15 Boys/Girls – DANIEL BANYARD 50th (17.09 36th Boy), TOMMY NARVAEZ-WHITE 79th (19.21 42nd Boy)
Under 17 Men/Women – AMI WEIGHTMAN 20th (20.11 1st Woman)
Under 20 & Senior Men/Women – ALEXANDER LEPRETRE (2nd Claim) 2nd (25.31 2nd Man), ROBBIE LIGHTOWLER 16th (27.55 16th Man), JUDE MIRANDA U20 20th (28.23 20th Man), ALEX LYTRIDES U20 24th (28.55 24th Man), KEVIN WALDEN V35 68th (31.59 66th Man), EMILY HATHAWAY U20 86th (33.08 10th Woman)
Photograph of ALEX LYTRIDES negotiating the water hazard
HERNE HILL HARRIERS HALLOWEEN OPEN MEETING – Took place at Battersea Park on 31 October
1500m – SX1 GIANLEO STUBBS U15 1st (PB 4:22.7) taking 15.16 seconds off his 2019 time
3000m – SX1 LUCA STUBBS U17 5th (PB 9:14.1) ) taking 3.69 seconds off his 6 September time, 2 MAX WINFIELD U17 1st (PB 9:28.2) ) taking 24.92 seconds off his 10 September time
BE FIT TODAY TRACK ACADEMY OPEN MEETING – Took place at Dagenham on 31 October
600m – SX1 MAYA GREEN U11 3rd (PB 2:00.26)
800m – SX4 ZICO JONES U15 1st (PB 2:12.33) taking .26 of a second off his 2019 time
1500m – SW1 PHOEBE MUSIC U13 4th (5:49.09)
KOJO KYEREME – I have just received this from KOJO. We are all well and healthy here thanks. Otherwise, like most we are taking things one day at a time too with many Covid challenges particularly to my girls schooling and financial stability due to allowance cuts.
Races have recommenced recently. The last 3 Fridays I have competed in the Qatar Running Series but have limited myself to 3k (on a sand trail) and managed to win all 3. I’ll make an effort going forward to update ALAN with future performances, also summarise my running highlights this year. Glad to hear things are booming at Copthall. Good luck organising the XC races – they are so desperately needed but I guess the Governments worse kept secret of another lockdown may jeopardise things in November at least. I fear it maybe a bumpy winter.
I’ve included a link to a recent article for ALAN to share in the Newsletter. It’s from St Georges University London, where I am finalising my dissertation at the moment for my MSc in Sports Cardiology. It goes into some detail about my current role in Qatar which some may find interesting.
“It’s really positive that there are now more opportunities in this area that allow you to work more closely with patients, and it’s an industry and profession that needs to be promoted more”. Cardiac Physiologist and scholarship recipient KOJO KYEREME is in the second year of his two-year Masters in Sports Cardiology. His scholarship and previous role at the Cardiology clinic at St George’s hospital have allowed him to gain valuable experience in this field of work, leading to a role in Aspetar Hospital in Doha, Qatar – which he started at the beginning of this year. In light of the Covid-19 outbreak, his degree has been extended to December 2021, so he continues to fit his studies around his new role. We caught up with KOJO to talk about careers in sports cardiology and how his degree at St George’s has helped him develop key skills for a career as a Cardiac Physiologist.
Tell us a bit about your role – “I have been working at Aspetar Hospital, Qatar as a Cardiac Physiologist in the Sports Medicine department since the beginning of this year. I really enjoy the patient contact involved in this type of role. Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine hospital is on the same site as the venue of the 2019 World Athletics Championships, which boasts a sports academy for aspiring youngsters so it allows me to work closely with the athletes who train there.
“My new job title is Cardiac Physiologist (which falls under Healthcare Science). My role involves undertaking sports screening on professional and recreational athletes at Aspetar. Our primary clients are professional athletes from Qatar’s Domestic and National Teams across Football, Handball, Athletics and Volleyball to name a few. Athletes have an initial screening with a Sports Screening nurse who reviews a prefilled questionnaire and undertakes a small number of tests such as height, weight, and a resting ECG (Electrocardiogram).
“Following this, depending on the requirements of the sports team, the athlete may have a dental check and chest x-ray before having an Echocardiogram with myself. Depending on the outcome of what I find, the age of the athlete plus any presenting symptoms revealed on the questionnaire further testing maybe undertaken. I would typically proceed to perform an exercise stress test and fit the athlete with an Ambulatory BP (blood pressure) and ECG monitoring to check for arrhythmias for 24hrs which I would analyse upon return. Once all the results have been collated the athlete would have a consultation with a Sports Medicine Doctor. For some athletes, this process may be an annual screen as per the requirements of their sporting organization or it may be prior to a signing of a new contract.
“In addition to my role and completing my MSc I am actively involved in other research projects with others in my hospital. My MSc thesis incidentally is about the Prevalence of myocarditis affecting Athletes’ hearts post- Covid-19″.
What drew you to a career in sports cardiology? – “I was always interested in Science and anatomy, and always followed what I was interested in. In the 90s, this field of work was not well-known. It’s really positive that there are now more opportunities in this area that allow you to work more closely with patients, and it’s an industry and profession that needs to be promoted more. My Undergraduate degree at Roehampton was in sports cardiology and prior to this I’d also studied on a scholarship in the US. Outside of work, I am also a semi-professional long-distance runner, so have always been interested in sports”.
What made you choose St George’s for your Postgraduate degree? – “I currently work as the lead Cardiac Physiologist (Echo Cardiography) at St George’s. A few of the consultants I work with also lecture in sports cardiology. Several of my colleagues are also alumni, so there’s a lot of crossover. I already had a background in sports cardiology, and following a conversation with one of the course lecturers I decided to look further into it. I was really interested to find out what sort of opportunities the course could lead to”.
What do you like the most about studying at St George’s? – “I really like the friendly atmosphere at St George’s, and the cohesion of students. I have found staff at St George’s to be really supportive of my learning needs. As I also work full-time, it’s really helpful to be able to access library materials to work remotely, and being next door to the hospital has allowed me to access some really valuable resources”.
How did your degree at St George’s help you get into your current role? – “Sports Cardiology is a specialized area within Cardiology. Athletes hearts remodel in such a way that a misdiagnosis of a condition can be made, as the character of some athlete adaptations can mimic that of something pathological when it could be innocent. Therefore, the skill to differentially diagnose is key to stratifying the risk of sudden death. The Sports Cardiology MSc has given me extra tools to adapt my existing qualifications to be able to practice proficiently and competently.
“My experience of working and studying at St George’s has given me a greater understanding of congenital heart diseases. Working at the clinic at St George’s hospital has helped me to relate to patients who have inherited heart diseases. My background in sports research, as well as my own passion for sport and my sporting attributes, also helped lead to a positive interview for the new role.
KOJO’S recent results in Qatar – 3K 16 October 1st (9:41.5), 23 October 1st (9:35.9), 30 October 1st (9:23.6). Photograph shows KOJO (1061) leading the 30 October race.
ENGLAND ATHLETICS CROSS COUNTRY GUIDANCE FOR A RETURN TO LIMITED COMPETITION – A collaboration of England Athletics, the English Cross Country Association and other competition providers were pleased to publish (on Friday 18 September) the return to limited competition guidance for cross country. We want to encourage all competitors and organisers to enjoy and compete in cross country this winter while we are also aware that we have to keep the cross country and wider community safe. We will continue to update guidance in light of the pilot events we are working on with competition providers and any change to government guidance. Click the link below to view the guidance documents and to read an update from MARTIN RUSH, Head of Coaching and Athlete Development at England Athletics.
A collaboration of England Athletics, the English Cross Country Association and other competition providers are pleased to publish the return to limited competition guidance for Cross Country. We know athletes, clubs, schools and coaches want a return to cross country competition. It has been the bedrock of endurance in Britain for well over a century. We want to encourage all competitors and organisers to enjoy and compete in cross country this winter while we are also aware that we have to keep the cross country and wider community safe.
The guidance document provides a framework for getting cross country competition back but this is in a limited way at this current point in time. The need to maintain social distancing (2m) or only spend a very limited amount of time closer together is at the heart of every sports’ guidance from road running, to football, to netball and triathlon. We have worked with Sport England and DCMS and other sports to ensure that our guidance recognises the current limitations imposed by the government restrictions with a return to activity which is so important to the sport, and wider community.
Our aim is that school children, club runners, international athletes and all who love the sport of cross country will be able to get back to limited racing and, if government guidance shifts, to the iconic scenes of the English National. We will continue to update guidance in light of the pilot events we are working on with competition providers and any change to government guidance.
Timelines – Late September to Mid-October – Pilot cross country events, 3rd October – Cross Country Licensing opens, 17th October – Licensed Cross Country events.
Click here to access the cross country return to limited competition guidance document and associated cross country Covid-secure environment guidance document.
LATEST UPDATE ON PARKRUN – An update on our planned restart in England from parkrun Global Chief Executive Officer NICK PEARSON. Sadly, after significant consultation and discussion, circumstances outside of our control have dictated that parkrun cannot return in England by the end of October, as we had hoped.
CAN YOU HELP PLEASE – During the period when all competitions are suspended, I will do my upmost in keeping the Newsletter information and other content going.
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.
PROCEDURES FOR USING BARNET COPTHALL (FORMERLY ALLIANZ PARK) FROM JEREMY SOTHCOTT – We cannot train at Barnet Copthall for 4 weeks from today due to the new Covid-19 Lockdown regulations. We hope to start again on Thursday 2 December. Coaches will be in touch with their athletes through WhatsApp groups. Further updates from JEREMY SOTHCOTT will appear in future newsletters.
ENGLAND ATHLETICS CORONAVIRUS HELP FOR ATHLETES – Many thanks to TUNJI who as reported on the 19 March newsletter is the father of NIAH AKINTOKUN.
In these unprecedented times, I wanted to draw the club’s attention to some of the great resources available online. England Athletics is expanding its campaign to support Athletics and Running for everyone @home, with a focus on ‘Running @home’ support and advice. The homepage can be accessed here
There are many webinars, interviews and tips from top coaches and athletes on how to stay conditioned and focused.
In addition, there are some fantastic videos for 4-11yr olds on the Funetics webpage put together in conjunction with England Athletics. The videos demonstrate parents and children (aged 4-11) taking part in FUN activities based on fundamental core movement skills: running, jumping and throwing. Funetics is a programme that has been designed to reflect the requirements of the National Curriculum Key Stage 1 and 2. At this time when our children are currently schooling at home, we hope that these video activities will support the need for education to continue at home. You can access the videos here TUNJI AKINTOKUN MBE – Non Executive Director, England Athletics
THE FOLLOWING SBH DOCUMENTS/INFORMATION CAN EITHER BE VIEWED, DOWNLOADED OR PRINTED
SBH 2020-2021 Winter Fixture Card updated 28-10-20, Currently all Cross Country and Road Relay fixtures for 2020 are either Cancelled or Postponed. An update on 2021 Fixtures will be published in early December 2020 – SBH Winter Card Fixtures 2020-2021 Updated 28-10-20
Cross Country Team Managers Details – http://sbharriers.co.uk/athletics/cross-country/team-managers/
Road Running/Relay Team Managers Details – http://sbharriers.co.uk/athletics/road-running/team-managers/
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION OF INTEREST CAN BE FOUND ON THE SBH HOME PAGE BY USING THIS LINK, THEN SELECT THE LEFT OR RIGHT ARROW – http://sbharriers.co.uk/
Barnet Copthall (Fomerly Allianz Park) Membership, which gives SBH members 10% discount on entry to the Barnet Copthall stadium – Membership details and Form can be either printed or downloaded
Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers Club Hoody, information on how to purchase one, please go to the bottom of this Newsletter
SBH MIDWEEK JUMPS CLUB AT BARNET COPTHALL (FORMERLY ALLIANZ PARK) – Please contact CLYDE GORDON on 07753 985525/clyde67@hotmail.co.uk for futher information on High Jump and Pole Vault days and times.
STEEPLECHASE TRAINING AT ALLIANZ PARK – Currently Suspended.
PARKRUN 5K RESULTS – Currently Suspended
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.
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. Also, I would appreciate if you could send me any photographs, which I can then publish on the website and newsletter.
CLUB EMBROIDERED RED HOODIES – Currently there are now over 750 Hoodies in circulation, this is the link giving details on how you can order your Club Hoody for £35, which includes having your name embroidered on the front Club Hoodies Updated 01-07-19
FACEBOOK – Photographs can be found on the SBH page.
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 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
BARNET COPTHALL (FORMERLY ALLIANZ PARK) – Main Switchboard telephone number is 0203 675 7250.
CHARGES FOR USING BARNET COPTHALL (FORMERLY ALLIANZ PARK) – Currently the stadium is open for limited use.
ALAN WELLER