Happy Birthday from this Thursday 6 May to Alvaro Arroyo, Daniel Arroyo, Jane Dixon, Simaala Elliott, Linda Elmore, Seyd Taha Ghafari, Latifa Harris-Osman, Emily Hathaway, Alex Kramer, Tyriq Lafeuille, Scott Lincoln, Jason Nicholson, Trinity O’Connor, Naomi Palmer, Yasmin Palmer, Jenny Poll, Anne Ridley and Freya Stapleton
RECENT NEW MEMBER – We wish you a very warm welcome, and a happy, healthy and successful time with Shaftesbury to LYDIA BALL
UPCOMING FIXTURES – Shows all fixture information for the period Thursday 6 May until Wednesday 2 June, and follows straight after this week’s results.
LEE VALLEY OPEN MEETING FIXTURES MAY TO SEPTEMBER – The fixtures can be found on their website https://www.visitleevalley.org.uk/athletics-events
100m/200m Sprint Series – Wednesday 9 June (Closing date Sunday 6 June) and is open for entries.
THIS WEEK’S RESULTS – It is now apparent that the government vaccination programme success, will hopefully see athletics getting back to some normality, after the 21 June date. With more events now taking place, we are seeing an excellent upturn in Shaftesbury numbers, especially at Harrow, where we had a large contingent of new members competing for the first time.
There were no less than 38 personal bests, and 22 UK top 10 performances. Of these there were 4 all-time SBH top 10 performances, which were as follows – GIANLEO STUBBS U15 1500m at Harrow (4:09.38) and puts him 4th, LINA NIELSEN competing in Florida, firstly the 400m (52.56) which puts her 5th, then in the 400m Hurdles (55.27) which moves her up from 3rd to 2nd. Finally, recent new member LOUISE LOCKWOOD at Bromley, who improved her Javelin personal best with (42.38m) which moves her up from 7th to 6th.
There have been many outstanding performances recently, but the one’s that stand out, are by CHARLES HICKS U23 in California. Competing for Stanford University, he completed a 5000m/10000m double win 2 weeks ago, ranking him UK No.1 and 3 respectively. Last weekend he repeated the same feat, but in the 1500m/3000m this time, winning both, ranking him UK No.3 and 2 respectively.
BMC REGIONAL RACES – Took place in Gillingham on 3 May.
800m – Men’s A LEO RONCARATI U17 4th (2:07.70), B JONATHAN BOARDMAN U20 4th (2:08.15)
800m – Women’s B SYDNEY ALLEN U20 3rd (2:21.93)
BRACKNELL AC CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS MEETING – Took place in Bracknell on 2 May.
High Jump – SX B KIMANI JACK U20 2nd (SB 1.95m) and is ranked UK No.6 U20 in 2021
BLACKHEATH & BROMLEY HARRIERS THROWS OPEN MEETING – Took place in Bromley on 2 May.
Shot 7.26kg – SM ANTHONY SOALLA-BELL V40 1st (SB 10.49m) and is ranked UK No.2 V40 in 2021
Javelin 600g – SX LOUISE LOCKWOOD 2nd (SB 42.38m) adding 33cm to her 25 April throw, and is ranked UK No.9 in 2021
MEDWAY & MAIDSTONE OPEN MEETING – Took place in Gillingham on 2 May.
100m – SX 3 EVE WRIGHT U20 2nd (SB 11.97 w1.6) equalling her 25 April time which was wind assisted, and is ranked UK No.3 U20 in 2021
400m – SX 1 COLUMBA BLANGO T20/F20 1st (SB 48.60) taking .58 of a second off his 24 April time, and is ranked UK No.1 T20 in 2021, 3 CONOR OKEEFFE U20 1st (PB 52.87) taking 2.52 seconds off his 2019 time
HAVERING AC WARM UP MEETING – Took place in Hornchurch on 2 May.
100m – SX 2 REBECCA JEGGO U23 (HCA) 3rd (SB 11.99 w0.8) and is ranked UK No.5 U23 in 2021
200m – SX 2 REBECCA JEGGO U23 (HCA) 4th (SB 24.73 w1.4) and is ranked UK No.10 U23 in 2021
400m – SW HANNAH FOSTER U20 2nd (SB 58.46) and is ranked UK No.6 U20 in 2021
800m – U20W NATASHA TANNER U20 1st (2:24.84)
800m – SM 1 BINI BLOOM U20 5th (PB 2:04.81)
1500m – SW RUBY VINTON U17 1st (SB 4:44.19) and is ranked UK No.5 U17 in 2021
100m Hurdles – SW LILY PARRIS U20 (2nd Claim) 1st (14.00 w-0.7)
Triple Jump – SX ARAN YAVUZ U20 (2nd Claim) 2nd (SB 13.16m nwr) and is ranked UK No.5 U20 in 2021
SOUTHAMPTON INVITATIONAL THROWS MEETING – Took place in Winchester on 2 May.
Discus 2kg – SM A NICK PERCY 2nd (61.26m)
Javelin 800g – SM A DANIEL BAINBRIDGE U23 1st (72.47m)
WORTHING OPEN MEETING – Took place in Worthing on 2 May.
200m – SM 2 NICHOLAS SAVVA U20 3rd (PB 23.19 w1.3) taking .02 of a second off his 2019 time
SOUTH LONDON ATHLETICS NETWORK OPEN MEETING – Took place in Coulsdon on 1 May.
High Jump – SX B KACEY WALTERS U17 1st (SB 1.65m) and is ranked UK No.3 U17 in 2021
BIG MEET STANFORD v CAL MEETING – Took place in Berkeley, California, USA on 1 May.
1500m – SM CHARLES HICKS (Stanford University) 1st (PB 3:43.59) and is ranked UK No.3 U23 in 2021
3000m – SM CHARLES HICKS (Stanford University) 1st (PB 8:02.41) taking 6.40 seconds off his 2020 time, and is ranked UK No.2 U23 in 2021
KANSAS CITY QUALIFIER MEETING – Took place in Leavenworth, Kansas, USA on 1 May.
3000m Steeplechase – SW LIZZIE BIRD 3rd (9:43.59)
PARKRUN 5K – Took place in Perry Lakes, Perth, Australia on 1 May.
STUART MOORE V60 70th (29.09) this was STUART’S 159th Parkrun
ROCK CHALK CLASSIC MEETING – Took place in Lawrence, Kansas, USA on 29-30 April.
Shot 7.26kg – SM B GEORGE EVANS (Kansas University) 7th (17.57m)
Discus 2kg – SM B GEORGE EVANS (Kansas University) 7th (SB 55.10m) adding 1.30m to his 17 April throw, and is ranked UK No.7 in 2021
Hammer 7.26kg – SM A GEORGE EVANS (Kansas University) 10th (51.84m)
NORTH FLORIDA INVITATIONAL MEETING – Took place in Jacksonville, Florida, USA on 29-30 April.
400m – SW 1 LINA NIELSEN 5th (PB 52.56) taking .33 of a second off her 2017 time, and is ranked UK No.7 in 2021
400m Hurdles – SW 1 LINA NIELSEN 1st (PB 55.27) taking .92 of a second off her 24 April time, and is ranked UK No.1 in 2021
HARROW AC SPRING OPEN MEETING – Took place in Harrow on 29 April.
800m – SX 2 LADDIE SHAW U13 2nd (PB 2:41.49), JACK REDFORD U13 9th (PB 2:48.51), 3 SOPHIA VENTER U20 11th (PB 2:47.65), 6 DANIEL BANYARD U17 1st (PB 2:17.81) taking 1.49 seconds off his 25 April time, MYA MAIRS-INGRAM U15 5th (PB 2:26.45) taking 7.35 seconds off her 2019 time, VICTORIA GODFREY U20 10th (PB 2:31.00) taking 8.45 seconds off her 2017 time, 7 DINA SILVERMAN U15 5th (PB 2:20.04) taking 2.45 seconds off her 25 April time, RACHEL PEARLMAN U17 8th (SB 2:21.72), NATASHA TANNER U20 10th (PB 2:23.59) taking 2 seconds off her 2019 time, 8 JACOB CLEMENT U15 1st (PB 2:12.78) taking 8.15 seconds off his 2020 time, NICOLE MCGOVERN U17 2nd (PB 2:14.36) taking 1.43 seconds off her 2020 time, and is ranked UK No.3 U17 in 2021, 9 SYDNEY ALLEN U20 6th (SB 2:21.49), 11 JONATHAN BOARDMAN U20 3rd (SB 2:06.30), 12 LUCA STUBBS U20 1st (PB 1:59.59) taking 5.52 seconds off his 2019 time, LEO RONCARATI U17 4th (PB 2:02.01) taking 1.63 seconds off his 2020 time
1500m – SX 4 ARTHUR PHILLIPS U13 6th (SB 5:09.82) and is ranked UK No.9 U13 in 2021, 5 POSIE SHAW U13 14th (PB 5:08.06) and is ranked UK No.3 U13 in 2021, 6 EMILY HATHAWAY U20 11th (SB 4:54.49), LOUIS PELTA U17 14th (PB 4:59.93), 7 JORDAN PEARLMAN U15 6th (PB 4:42.89), 10 ASHWIN FOWKES-GAJAN U20 2nd (PB 4:15.77) taking 16.85 seconds off his 2019 time, ALEX LYTRIDES U20 8th (PB 4:26.83), 11 GIANLEO STUBBS U15 4th (PB 4:09.38) taking 13.32 seconds off his 2020 time, and is ranked UK No.1 U15 in 2021, BINI BLOOM U20 9th (SB 4:17.17)
Javelin 600g – U15B B OSCAR RONCARATI U15 1st (PB 23.12m)
LEE VALLEY 100m/200m OPEN MEETING – Took place in Lee Valley on 28 April.
100m – SX 1 DOMINIC ASHWELL U23 1st (SB 10.44 w1.3) and is ranked UK No.2 U23 in 2021, ALEX BEECHEY (2nd Claim) 4th (10.66 w1.3), GERALD MATTHEW 7th (SB 10.86 w1.3), 2 EFE UMAIFO (2nd Claim) 2nd (SB 10.92 w1.8), 3 JOSEPH PURBRICK U20 (2nd Claim) 2nd (PB 11.10 w4.4) taking .17 of a second off his 2019 time, 5 RUBIN HEDMAN U20 1st (PB 11.24 w4.0) taking .56 of a second off his 2019 time, EVE WRIGHT U20 7th (PB 12.07 w4.0), ALANNA FASHANU U20 8th (PB 12.09 w4.0) taking .87 of a second off her 2018 time, 6 PHILLIPA LOWE (HCA) 3rd (SB 12.15 w2.2), 7 ALEXA EICHELMANN U23 6th (SB 13.77 w2.1), SX A DOMINIC ASHWELL U23 2nd (10.46 w2.3)
200m – SX 1 ALEX BEECHEY (2nd Claim) 3rd (SB 21.37 w0.0) taking .03 of a second off his 25 April time, ZANSON PLUMMER 5th (SB 21.87 w0.0) taking .05 of a second off his 25 April time, 3 JOSEPH PURBRICK U20 (2nd Claim) 1st (PB 22.31 w0.5) taking .36 of a second off his 25 April time, and is ranked UK No.8 U20 in 2021, 6 ALEXA EICHELMANN U23 6th (SB 28.24 w2.5)
CAMBRIDGE OPEN MEETING – Took place in Cambridge on 28 April.
800m – SX 4 JEREMY DEMPSEY U23 2nd (PB 1:50.6) taking 1.36 seconds off his 2020 time, and is ranked UK No.7 U23 in 2021
5000m – SX 2 THOMAS KEARNS 9th (PB 15:38.5) taking 53.0 seconds off his 2016 time
LEE VALLEY OPEN MEETING – Took place in Lee Valley on 25 April.
100m – SW 6 MIA HIGSON U15 4th (PB 13.88 w2.7) taking 1.28 seconds off her 2019 time
UPCOMING FIXTURES FOR THE NEXT 4 WEEKS – The current 2021 Summer Fixture Card can be found on the SBH website – http://sbharriers.co.uk/fixtures-results/fixture-cards/ – also the contact details for all Team Managers can be found on the SBH website – http://sbharriers.co.uk/athletics/track-field/team-managers/
There are certain fixtures, that you will have to enter yourselves and pay the appropriate fee
LEE VALLEY 5K FEST – Takes place on Wednesday 12 May at Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton, London (Satnav N9 0AR). Age-groups Under 17 and above.
Please Note: For all information including entering yourself online please use this link – https://www.visitleevalley.org.uk/athletics-events
Entries Close Sunday 9 May, Although An Event Could Be Full Maybe 1-2 Weeks Before The Meeting Date, So Enter Early
MIDDLESEX YOUNG ATHLETES LEAGUE ROUND 1A FIELD EVENTS ONLY – The first fixture of four takes place on Saturday 22 May at Finsbury Park Athletic Track, Harringay (Satnav N4 1EE).
Age-Groups Under 13, 15 & 17 Men/Women. The events are as follows – High Jump, Long Jump, Shot, Hammer, Javelin. This is the link to the timetable – MYAL 2021 Timetables V1a Received 25-03-21
Note: You will have to be selected by your Team Manager.
To Be Confirmed: Those athletes who wish to compete as a non-scorer, please contact your Team Manager no later than Thursday 20 May as the declarations have to be in on Friday 21 May.
MIDDLESEX YOUNG ATHLETES LEAGUE ROUND 1B TRACK EVENTS ONLY – The first fixture of four takes place on Sunday 23 May at Perivale Park Athletic Track, Stockdove Way, Perivale, Greenford (Satnav UB6 8JT).
Age-Groups Under 13, 15 & 17 Men/Women. The events are as follows – 200m, 300m/400m, 800m, Hurdles. This is the link to the timetable – MYAL 2021 Timetables V1a Received 25-03-21
Note: You will have to be selected by your Team Manager.
To Be Confirmed: Those athletes who wish to compete as a non-scorer, please contact your Team Manager no later than Thursday 20 May as the declarations have to be in on Friday 21 May.
LOUGHBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL – Takes place on Sunday 23 May at the Loughborough University Track, Ashby Road, Loughborough (Satnav LE11 3TU).
Age-Groups Under U20 & Senior Men/Women.
Note: There are Guest Entries, but limited, this is the link https://www.lboro.ac.uk/sport/sports/athletics/loughborough-international-athletics/
LEE VALLEY DOUBLE 100m SPRINTS OPEN MEETING – Takes place on Wednesday 26 May at Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton, London (Satnav N9 0AR).
All age-groups including U13s. Cost is £9 per event, £12 for 2 events.
Timetable commences at 7.00pm.
Please Note: For all information including entering yourself online please use this link – https://www.visitleevalley.org.uk/athletics-events
Entries Close Sunday 23 May, Although An Event Could Be Full Maybe 1-2 Weeks Before The Meeting Date, So Enter Early
ENGLAND SENIOR & U20 COMBINED EVENTS CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place on Saturday 29 May and Sunday 30 May at the Bedford International Stadium, Barkers Lane, Bedford (Satnav MK41 9SB).
Age-Groups Under U20 & Senior Men/Women. For all entry details and full information please use this link
http://www.englandathletics.org/england-athletics/english-national-championships
Note: You will have to enter yourselves and pay the appropriate fee.
UK YOUTH DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE LONDON WEST ROUND 1 – The first fixture of four takes place on Sunday 30 May at the Bannister Stadium, Uxbridge Road, Harrow (Satnav HA3 6SW).
Age-Groups Under 17 & U20 Men/Women. This is the link to the timetable – YDL UAG Timetables 2021 Matches 1 & 2
Note: You will have to be selected by your respective Team Manager
BIG ISH FESTIVAL – Takes place on Monday 31 May at the Bedford International Stadium, Barkers Lane, Bedford (Satnav MK41 9SB).
Age-Groups Under U20 & Senior Men/Women. Link for entries – https://www.bedfordgames.co.uk/
Note: You will have to enter yourselves and pay the appropriate fee
Closing Date Sunday 23 May
GREG RUTHERFORD ON SMART ENEGY GB AND HIS BOBSLEIGH AMBITIONS – The following article and photograph was published on the Athletics Weekly website recently.
Over the years many athletes have experienced the thrill of Bobsleighing. Since 1984, Shaftesbury have had 3 athletes who have competed for GB in the Winter Olympics, with outstanding success.
ANGUS MCKENZIE was a member of the 1984 Great Britain 4-man Winter Olympic Bobsleigh team, which took place in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia (now Bosnia and Herzegovina). The team of MALCOLM LLOYD, HOWARD SMITH, ANGUS and PETER BRUGNANI, finished in a creditable 15th place with an overall time of (3:25.34) for the 4 runs. The event was dominated by the East German’s who finished 1st and 2nd with Switzerland finishing 3rd.
COURTNEY RUMBOLT was a member of the 1998 Great Britain 4-man Winter Olympic Bobsleigh team, which took place in Nagano, Japan. The team of SEAN OLSSON, DEAN WARD, COURTNEY and PAUL ATTWOOD, won a bronze medal as they tied with France for third place – Britain’s first bobsleigh medal since 1964.
STUART BENSON was a member of the 2014 Great Britain 4-man Winter Olympic Bobsleigh team, which took place in Sochi, Japan. The team of JOHN JACKSON, BRUCE TASKER, JOEL FEARON and STUART finished fifth in Sochi behind two Russian crews. Subsequently the two Russian crews were disqualified, and the GB team were awarded the Bronze Medals.
Olympic long jump champion on teaming up with MR MOTIVATOR, NICOLA ADAMS and KELLY SMITH, becoming a dad of three and his ambition to win Winter Olympic gold in the bobsleigh
GREG RUTHERFORD has helped launch the ‘Energy Fit for the Future’ campaign by Smart Energy GB, jumping on a penny-farthing bike to showcase the impact of new and old technology, the aim to encourage Brits to upgrade their technology and become more energy/cost efficient by installing a smart meter in their homes. With MR MOTIVATOR leading the instructions, Rutherford, alongside NICOLA ADAMS and KELLY SMITH, was set a series of sporting challenges using old equipment and turned cyclist for the day. “It was really good fun and it was fascinating watching. None of us had done a sport or event that we had done previously, so seeing NICOLA ADAMS try and hit tennis balls, KELLY SMITH with the golf clubs was really interesting. I’ve always wanted to go on a penny-farthing believe it or not so I had an absolute ball of a time. I also had a massive tumble at the end as I wasn’t really paying attention and then forgot to peddle, which meant I went flying over the handlebars,” he tells AW.
“MR MOTIVATOR was a bit of a legend amongst most of our youths. The character you see on TV is very much the person that he is. He’s quite infectious in the way he gets people going and the way he chats with people. I mean the man is nearly 70 years old, that’s what I find utterly remarkable about it, he’s testament to leading to a healthy lifestyle and making the most of it.”Earlier this month, RUTHERFORD became a dad of three as he welcomed daughter DAPHNE into the family alongside his two sons MILO and REX. Getting involved in the ‘Energy Fit for the Future’ campaign has become more personal for the long jumper as he wants to become a role model for his kids in leading a healthy lifestyle. “We’re [me and SUSIE] are very keen to get the kids outside and active as it’s good for the body, the same with food and the way they consume it, and then we try and get them to turn off lights if they’re leaving the room. It’s doing everything you possibly you can to give the world the best chance of surviving to the current situation we’re in and long after we’re gone for the next generation. As a dad of three, I don’t want my kids going into the world uncertain and worried about air pollution and the state of the planet,” the 34-year-old says.
“I’ve done a lot since MasterChef on the impact of food waste on the environment so to have Smart Energy involved was brilliant. Anything that we could do to help save the environment through saving electricity, I’m all for.” Cycling isn’t the only new sport that RUTHERFORD has had his eyes on. He wants to be the first track and field athlete in history to win both an Olympic and Winter Olympic gold medal, following in the footsteps of EDDIE EAGAN, who won boxing gold at Antwerp 1920 and then winter gold in the four-man bobsled at Lake Placid 1932. “I had to ask SUSIE whether it was the right thing to do it for both me and the family. I also wanted to see if I was right physically and think to myself whether I’m still in good shape to do it. I’ve been fortunate that I’ve been able to keep myself busy, obviously doing the broadcasting side of things as well, but to actually think every day there will have to be a part of that day physically and mentally preparing for something like bobsleigh is a big thing to take on board,” he explains. RUTHERFORD is good friends with two-time Winter Olympic gold medallist KAILLE HUMPHRIES, who advised him that his athleticism, plus his recent weight training during lockdown, would stand him in good stead when taking part in the bobsleigh. “She’s been badgering me since 2014 saying that I should do it! It comes down to is a bit of a ‘why not’ really? If I’ve been backed like someone like KAILLE and STUART MCMILLAN, who is one of the best bobsleigh coaches I’ve seen, and then the British team as well, it’s great motivation,” he adds. “I don’t want to look back in 30 years’ time and think I should’ve given the bobsleigh a go. I’ll go through the process, I’m fully backing myself to make the Winter Olympics and I think as long as the team can figure it out I’m sure we have a good as any chance to win a medal at the Winter Olympics.” When RUTHERFORD won his gold medal at London 2012 on that remarkable ‘Super Saturday’, he didn’t have any kids. Now, both his sons MILO and REX could see him on the podium, once again.
REUNION 5km AT KEMPTON PARK TO HELP WITH GOVERNMENT RESEARCH – The following article was published on the Athletics Weekly website recently.
Three races with 3000 runners each will be staged by London Marathon Events on the famous Surrey racecourse on 15 May to assist with the roadmap out of lockdown
London Marathon Events is staging a Reunion 5km at Kempton Park on Saturday 15 May to help with the government’s events research programme.
There will be three races in total with 3000 runners and 3000 spectators in each and it is designed in conjunction with the Department for Digital, Media, Culture & Sport to help with scientific data on how mass participation events can safely resume as part of the roadmap out of lockdown in England from 21 June.
Entry costs £15 – with registered spectators free of charge – and to apply, CLICK HERE
Everyone attending – from participants to spectators and staff – will be required to provide a negative Covid-19 Lateral Flow Test ahead of the event in order to gain entry. Attendees will also be asked to undertake a PCR test before and after the event in order to help the programme’s research.
HUGH BRASHER, event director of London Marathon Events, said: “We are very grateful to DCMS, Public Health England, Surrey County Council and Spelthorne Borough Council for their assistance and to Kempton Park for making the venue available on May 15.
“The government’s Event Research Programme is a very significant step towards the safe return of events for participant and spectators and London Marathon Events, along with our fellow mass participation event organisers, is doing everything we can to assist the government with this project.”
Each of the three 5km races will be configured slightly differently to capture the most data. Anyone who testing positive before the event will not be able to attend and, in the case of participants, their entry fee will be refunded.
SAUCONY BMC KICKS OFF AT TRAFFORD – The following article was published on the Athletics Weekly website recently.
This summer’s Saucony British Milers’ Club Grand Prix begins on Saturday 8 May in Trafford with strong entries across the middle-distance events plus some 400m and 400m hurdles races. With lockdown restrictions easing it means the desire to race again, test fitness, push for personal bests and, for some, begin the build-up for Olympic selection has ensured a real sense of anticipation for the first of five BMC Grand Prix events meeting this summer. The Trafford meeting is also being supported by UK Athletics and identified as a qualification opportunity for the Tokyo Olympics, while the inclusion of 400m and 400m hurdles races was made following a request by British Athletics. This adds an extra dimension to the meeting but it is the middle distance races which will provide the main focus of the action.
Big fields have also registered for the 5000m, with internationals JOANATHAN DAVIES and JENNY NESBITT leading the way and a strong support cast in ADAM CLARKE, PHILIP SESEMANN, SCOTT OVERALL, MARK PEARCE, HENRY MCLUCKIE, KATE AVERY, LOUISE SMALL and CHARLOTTE ARTER.
British Olympian MARTYN ROONEY, a five-time British senior outdoor 400m champion and twice European champion, heads a strong entry for the one-lap event with Olympian EMILY DIAMOND topping the women’s field. NICLAS BAKER, KEVIN METZGER, ZOEY CLARK, AMY ALLCOCK and European indoor 800m champion KEELY HODGKINSON are also entered for the 400m, while CHRIS MCALISTER and JESSIE KNIGHT feature in the 400m hurdles.
The event will start at 4.30pm with the one-lap races and the final race will be at 9pm. Vinco will be streaming the action live – CLICK HERE
The future meetings in the Grand Prix include Sportcity on 29 May, Watford on 12 June, Loughborough on 24 July and Eltham on 14 August.
SBH ANNOUNCERS REQUIRED – GERALD ALTERMAN has sent me the following request.
As a result of the retirement of PETER MATTHEWS and TONY MILLER and the recent death of MARTIN ETCHELLS, we are very short of announcers for our Home fixtures.
England Athletics have told GERALD “we are today releasing a news story regarding a couple of workshops for announcing, during May and dependant on how that goes we may well have more people interested in developing skills at local level. These two workshops are more of an introduction and are informative about what skills are needed and sharing of good practise. ROB WALKER will be delivering these two workshops with ALISON POTTS on the 13 and 20 May, at 7pm-8.30pm, via Zoom.
I am sure we have a few budding STEVE CRAMs or GABBY LOGANs amongst you, therefore this is the link for you to sign up – https://www.englandathletics.org/officiating/development-opportunities/athletics-announcer-training/
LEE VALLEY OPEN MEETING FIXTURES MAY TO SEPTEMBER – The fixtures can be found on their website https://www.visitleevalley.org.uk/athletics-events
100m/200m Sprint Series – Wednesday 9 June (Closing date Sunday 6 June) and is open for entries.
Remaining 100m/200m Sprint Series – Wednesday 7 July (Closing date Sunday 4 July), Wednesday 4 August (Closing date Sunday 1 August), Wednesday 1 September (Closing date Sunday 29 August). Age-groups Under 13 and above. Entries are not open at present.
Double 100m Sprint Series – Wednesday 23 June (Closing date Sunday 20 June), Wednesday 21 July (Closing date Sunday 18 July), Wednesday 18 August (Closing date Sunday 15 August). Age-groups Under 13 and above. Entries are not open at present.
Regarding Closing Dates – An Event Could Be Full Maybe 1-2 Weeks Before The Meeting Date, So Enter Early.
THE FOLLOWING SBH DOCUMENTS/INFORMATION CAN EITHER BE VIEWED, DOWNLOADED OR PRINTED
SBH 2021 Summer Fixture Card – SBH Summer 2021 Fixture Card Front Sheet – Issued 11-04-21 – SBH Summer 2021 Fixture Card Fixtures – Issued 11-04-21
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/
Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers Club Hoody, information on how to purchase one, please go to the bottom of this Newsletter.
UPDATED ON 4 APRIL, ON VOLUNTEERS FROM RAY POWELL – Hope that you are all keeping well, and are slowly getting your jabs.
Standard Chartered Great City Race Tuesday 20 July – 25 volunteers required – 19 at present – 6 more required.
Big Half Marathon Sunday 22 August – 30 volunteers required – 13 at present – 17 more required.
London Mini Marathon Sunday 3 October – 62 volunteers needed – 40 at present – 22 more required.
I know that some of the races are a way off, but if you feel that you can help, please let me know now, as it makes the planning a lot easier. Please contact CLARE & RAY at ray571m@btopenworld.com
GB QUALIFICATION STANDARDS FOR TOKYO OLYMPICS 2021 – These are the following World Athletics qualification standards for all GB athletes:
Men – 100m (10.05), 200m (20.24), 400m (44.90), 800m (1:45.20), 1500m (3:35.00), 5000m (13:13.50), 10000m (27:28.00), 3000m Steeplechase (8:22.0), 110m Hurdles (13.32), 400m Hurdles (48.90), High Jump (2.33), Pole Vault (5.80), Long Jump (8.22), Triple Jump (17.14), Shot Put (21.10), Discus (66.00), Hammer (77.50), Decathlon (8350), Marathon (2:11.30).
Women – 100m (11.15), 200m (22.80), 400m (51.35), 800m (1:59.50), 1500m (3:35.00), 5000m (15:10.00), 10000m (31:25.00), 3000m Steeplechase (9:30.00), 100m Hurdles (12.84), 400m Hurdles (55.40), High Jump (1.96), Pole Vault (4.70), Long Jump (6.82), Triple Jump (14.32), Shot Put (18.50), Discus (63.50), Hammer (72.50), Heptathlon (6420), Marathon (2:29.30).
The final date that all standards are to be achieved is Sunday 27 June, the Marathon date is Monday 29 March. Team selection for all events is on Monday 28 June, and the Marathon on Tuesday 30 March.
Link for the full GB selection policy document – 2020-2021-Olympic-Games-Selection-Policy-October-2020
TOKYO OLYMPIC GAMES ALL SCHEDULES – It is not long now before we take to the armchair for 19 days of sport, from Wednesday 21 July. When the games take place, Tokyo is 9 hours ahead of GMT time in London. This is the link to the schedule for all 46 competitions – https://tokyo2020.org/en/schedule/ Just click on any of the competitions, and their detailed schedule will be shown.
Regarding Athletics this is the schedule, which commences on Friday 30 July – https://tokyo2020.org/en/schedule/athletics-schedule
On the first day of Athletics, which is on Friday 30 July, Tokyo morning session commences from 09.00 to 12noon, which means in London the session commences at Midnight on Friday 30 July, and finishes at 3.00m. Their evening session commences from 19.00 to 21.00, which means in London the session commences at 10.00 on Friday 30 July, and finishes at 12noon. The following sessions times vary slightly.
BIRMINGHAM 2022 COMMONWEALTH GAMES – Well there is just 531 days to the Opening Ceremony, you may wish to sign up to receive their Newsletter. Link – https://www.birmingham2022.com/register-your-interest/. Tickets will be on sale later this year, and can only be purchased through the official Commonwealth Games website, this is the link to register – https://www.birmingham2022.com/the-games/tickets/. This is the link to the current schedule for the 25 events – https://images.birmingham2022.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/11441664_CWGs_Daily_Competition_Schedule_FINAL.pdf.
ATHLETICS take place at the Alexander Stadium 2-7 August, with the Marathons on 30 July. There will be 59 medal events including a fully integrated Para Sport programme. TRIATHLON and PARA TRIATHLON take place at Sutton Park 29 and 31 July. The Individual races contest a 750m swim, 20km cycle, 5km run, and the Team races contest a 250m swim, 7km cycle, 1.5km run. Link to all events – https://www.birmingham2022.com/the-games/sports/?utm_source=workflow&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=popup_work_flow_send_welcome_autoresponder_pop_up_footer_form&utm_content=2021-02-05
Shaftesbury’s ANGUS MCKENZIE was appointed as Competition Manager (Athletics) last year, and the article on him can be found in the 26 November SBH Newsletter.
STONEX STADIUM NOW OPEN FROM 29 MARCH – StoneX Stadium is now open to Club members, under strict conditions. Check with your Coach for details.
SBH SUBSCRIPTIONS 2020-2021 – SBH Treasurer GEOFF MORPHITIS has sent me the following regarding subscriptions.
The Club AGM took place virtually at 19.30 on Tuesday 24 November. One of the resolutions which was passed dealt with Club Subscriptions 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 payment is made. Thanks GEOFF
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.
STONEX STADIUM EAST STAND INDOOR AREA – Currently closed.
SBH MIDWEEK JUMPS CLUB AT STONEX STADIUM – Contact CLYDE GORDON on 07753 985525.
STEEPLECHASE TRAINING AT STONEX STADIUM – Currently Suspended.
PARKRUN 5K RESULTS – Is due to re-commence Saturday 5 June
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 published. 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
STONEX STADIUM (FORMERLY BARNET COPTHALL STADIUM) – Main Switchboard telephone number is 020 3675 7250.
CHARGES FOR USING STONEX STADIUM (FORMERLY BARNET COPTHALL STADIUM) – Currently the Stadium is closed.
ALAN WELLER – SBH NEWSLETTER EDITOR AND WEBMASTER