/Feeds/Articles.ashx?ID=71 Northern Athletics articles en-gb Connect CMS Sun, 19 May 2013 08:49:57 GMT http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=526 Frank Gorman, was honored in a surprise presentation at Doncaster recently when Alan Johnson, Secretary, Northern Track & Field League, presented him with an award to recognise his long service to the League. Thu, 16 May 2013 18:15:44 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=319 Yorkshire Championship Track & Field Championship timetable and entry list added Sun, 04 Oct 2009 20:28:04 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=525 These meetings provide an important opportunity for club athletes, coaches and administrators to voice their opinion on how the Club Affiliation fee and the Athlete Registration fee should be used and also on Governance by England Athletics [EA] Friday 26th April - 7pm - Trafford Athletic Stadium Thursday 25th April - 7pm - Durham County Cricket Club Wednesday 1st May - 7pm - Wakefield / Leeds Holiday Inn M1 J40 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:05:55 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=169 List of monthly eligibility decisions, Updated 28th April 2013 Thu, 01 May 2008 18:40:57 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=523 Due to the cancellation of these championships at Blackpool in March, the event was transferred to Sutton Park, Birmingham. Along with the South and Midlands whose championships also had also suffered the same fate as our own. Sat, 13 Apr 2013 19:40:59 GMT Ken Smith http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=211 Northern Athletics Team Road running fixtures 2013/4 added on 10 April 2013 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:36:19 GMT Rob Cameron http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=522 A list of Northern Clubs who have been submitted for the National 12 Stage Road Relays Championships is now available for viewing Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:48:56 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=521 It is with great sadness Sale Harriers announce the news that Eric Hughes, Club President died peacefully in his sleep on 14th March 2013 with his family by his side. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:09:30 GMT Fechin McCormick http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=520 The 2013 English national cross country championships returned to Herrington Park Sunderland for the first time since 2007. Despite the snow and the course turning into one of the muddiest in living memory, the local organising committee pulled out all the stops to provide a fitting venue for this prestigious event. Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:36:07 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=518 The death of Vera Duerdin on the 4th February 2013 signalled an end to a 60 year involvement in athletics. Vera’s life in athletics began in 1950/51 when, as a teenager, she joined Bury & Radcliffe AC as a competing athlete. Her administrative career began when she became secretary of the club’s ladies section and then eventually the whole club – a post she held up until her death. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:20:52 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=519 Middlesbrough Mandale AC host the Cyril Elliot Memorial Meeting on 12 May, their final meeting at the Clairville Stadium. The stadium celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, meeting organiser Rick Betts we would welcome any offers of assistance from qualified track and field officials who may be free on the day to help the event run as smoothly as possible. Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:30:01 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=516 Born on Merseyside 89 years ago Richard became a member of Liverpool Pembroke before finally settling in Derby. He founded Derby Ladies Athletic Club in the 1950’s, with his wife Betty. Fri, 25 Jan 2013 12:17:15 GMT Barry Parker http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=450 Report now available on Northern Athletics team at the International Cross Country Fixture at Tilburg in Holland on 25th November, Antrim 12 January, and Cardiff January 20 2013 We are keen to recruit further female team managers; Anyone interested please contact Steve Gaines or Arwel Williams. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 20:44:45 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=517 Knowsley Safari Park was a triumph of organisation for the Merseyside hosts, delivered in style. The venue, accessibility and organisation drew plaudits all round and only a handful of clubs failed to get there. The build up to the event had been a challenge with difficult weather conditions making great demands on those involved in promoting this championship. However we enjoy our cross country in the North and weather did not defeat us due to the resolve of both the staff at Knowsley Park and the hard working local volunteers the event went ahead successfully. Sat, 26 Jan 2013 22:19:50 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=515 On a crisp sunny day at Greenmount Antrim, our northern mens and womens team arrived ready and prepared to race and maybe pick off a few international runners!The senior womens race was first and with the likes of Fionnuala Britton (European cross country champion) Steph Twell (who is coming back to her old self), Louise Damen and a few Kenyans it was set to be an interesting race. Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:20:49 GMT Don Lennon http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=514 The SEAA Cross Country Championships due to be held at Parliament Hill this Saturday 26th January 2013 have been cancelled because of the weather conditions and the state of the ground. They have now been rescheduled for 16th February Tue, 22 Jan 2013 10:51:02 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=513 Eight new CBPs – it was Amy Williams (Sale H) who began this haul of CBPs which matched the number set in 2012. Williams set a new CBP in the U17W TJ with 11.95m and also took gold in the LJ. Leo Rowley (Rotherham H) followed this with 13.90m in the U15B SP. Scott Hall (Gateshead H) set a superb PB and CBP of 14.72m in the U20M TJ. Tue, 15 Jan 2013 15:13:51 GMT Adrian Chrismas http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=510 Northern Athletics once again used the very successful Ribble Valley 10k to host their championship event. The race attracted 1400 entries and although windy and slightly wet, their was no sign of any ice or snow which. Sun, 30 Dec 2012 17:01:44 GMT Ken Smith http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=509 Sunday 30th December sees the Ribble Valley 10k road race, which is also the Northern Athletics 10k Championship event. 2011 men's winner Jonny Mellor (29.10) pulled through a strong chasing group which resulted in the first eight athletes dipping sub 30 minutes. Sun, 16 Dec 2012 23:07:22 GMT Ken Smith http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=508 Northern Athletics Cross Country Team News, Northern Athletics have added a 4th event to the fixtures for this season - the MCCains X challenge at Antrim ofn the 12th January. Details of how to register interest and the selection criteria for this and the other events that we are sending teams to, can be accessed via the link above. Wed, 05 Dec 2012 17:07:04 GMT Steve Gains http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=507 At a stormy England Athletics consultation meeting at Trafford track in Manchester on 30th November the Board of England Athletics faced over 70 club representatives from the North of England. Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:50:48 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=506 We heard late on Monday the sad news of the death of Arthur Almond on the 26th November, after a short illness, a much respected endurance coach at at Blackburn Harriers for 40 years. Over this time he has coached many athletes some who eventually became track internationals including Jason Lobo, Alison Leonard, Matt Wood, Ben Fish and Paul Bradshaw to name a few. Tue, 27 Nov 2012 08:47:36 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=247 Athletics for the Young charity seeks applications from athletes under the age of 23 who are in full time education or equivalent and not receiving other funding to apply for assistance. Closing Date 16th February 2013 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:06:48 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=505 VincoSport have uploaded video from the Indoor Open Meeting at Sheffield on 17th November to their website. They have covered most of the track events with high quality coverage. Fri, 23 Nov 2012 10:43:06 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=504 In an area of the country littered with history of invading forces, today race was no different, with the invasion and snatching of prizes belong to Michael Hunt and his Manchester based Trafford men's team.. A prompt start from outside the school at Brampton was made at 11-30. but very quickly last years winner,Yared Hagos, Wallsend, moved to the front to eatablish a lead that was never seriously challenged. Sun, 18 Nov 2012 22:51:53 GMT Ken Smith http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=503 Northern Athletics held a well attended and successful Annual Open Meeting at Trafford on 11th November. Reports from the disciplines on championships and team performances generated debate. Derek Nicholson accepted in the invitation to be President for the coming year and this was warmly applauded by the meeting. Sun, 11 Nov 2012 15:24:39 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=493 The Annual Open Meeting of Northern Athletics will be held on Sunday 11th November 2012 at ‘The Longfords’, Longford Park Athletics Stadium, Stretford, Manchester, commencing at 11.30pm. A buffet lunch will be served at 12.45pm followed by the North of England Track & Field League Annual General Meeting at 1.30pm Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:54:04 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=502 Lancashire County AA will be holding their Track & Field Championships on 25/26 May 2013, the date proposed by UKA for Track & Field Championships. Lancashire County AA are mindful that this is a bank holiday weekend and also school half term and that these factors may impact on entries. Mon, 22 Oct 2012 11:12:16 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=501 The 2013 English National Cross Country Championships will be held in Sunderland on 23rd February 2013. We have links to accommodation supplied by Sunderland Tourism office, please book early to avoid disappointment. Sat, 20 Oct 2012 11:41:06 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=500 Clubs wishing to claim places in 2013 London marathon should apply by 16 November Fri, 12 Oct 2012 13:52:31 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=499 It was a tough day for Yorkshire clubs on their home ground as North West clubs made a big impact at Graves Park in young athletes cross country relays. Mon, 08 Oct 2012 19:35:03 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=498 Graves Park Sheffield hosted the 2012 running of these championships, after a week of very heavy rain leading up to the event it was nice not only to have a dry day but the icing on the cake was some lovely October sunshine to complete the perfect day. Mon, 08 Oct 2012 16:42:59 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=497 UKA Paralympic talent ID team are running a number of open days for anyone looking to try athletics. The dates and application forms can be downloaded Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:21:01 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=441 Following the successful 2012 Northern Athletics Track & Field Team trip to Malta we are delighted to announce that the 2013 event will go ahead as planned and Northern Athletics will be taking a team to the Malta International Competition. The date for the event has been confirmed as Saturday 27th April 2013. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:09:32 GMT Sandra White http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=403 NECAA Winter cross country dates added Tue, 01 Mar 2011 13:15:41 GMT Simon Smith http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=495 The last time the winning team of this championship was not from the North East was in 2005 at Blackpool. So in front of the leading athletics journalist in the Newcastle area. N.A. President Bill McGurik, have we seen the balance of power start to move south? Sun, 23 Sep 2012 18:17:00 GMT Ken Smith http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=496 The Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Association will be held at Whitcliffe Mount Sports Centre, Cleckheaton on Sunday 28th October 2012 commencing at 10am. Registration will be from 9.30am. Mon, 24 Sep 2012 10:49:26 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=494 Whatever else Joe Galvin, Leigh's President, did on Saturday he certainly arranged for ideal conditions for this Championship road relay. Leigh sports village can seldom been as packed for an athletics event that had record numbers of entries. In the end, with the exception of the women from Rotherham, this was a North West dominate event. Sun, 23 Sep 2012 18:01:46 GMT Ken Smith http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=492 On one of the most glamorous nights for athletics at Wythenshawe Park, the glow from those Olympians present quickly spread to those athletes competing. This resulted in the first 20 men all finishing inside 16 minutes and the first 5 inside 15 minutes. Sun, 19 Aug 2012 10:16:15 GMT Ken Smith http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=485 Sunday 12th August. Samantha Murray of Blackburn Harriers wins silver medal in the modern pentathlon. Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:34:38 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=484 Congratulations to the 20 athletes from the North who have been selected for the 2012 London Olympics. Several of our officials have also been selected to work both in the stadium and out of stadium, many volunteer roles and the support roles in the athletic arena from the North with these amounting to approximately 100. Wed, 25 Jul 2012 12:09:52 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=491 Northern Athletics 5k championship in 2012. The last of the Sale Sizzler 5k series, is on Thursday August 16th at Wythenshawe park and is also an Olympic special. Tue, 07 Aug 2012 16:50:25 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=490 Bingley Harrier Alistair Brownlee won a brilliant Olympic triathlon gold with his younger brother Jonathon in bronze as Spain's Javier Gomez took silver. Tue, 07 Aug 2012 14:59:13 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=489 Congratulations to Preston Harriers who clinched victory of Northern Athletics League Division 1 on Sunday. This is the first time they have won this title Mon, 06 Aug 2012 07:39:26 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=488 Sheffield's golden girl Jessica Ennis added the Olympic Heptathlon title to her 2009 world title. From her scintillating start to the competition with a British record in the 100m hurdles to her storming finish in the 800m Jess looked like the Olympic champion we are hoped she would be. Congratulation to her long time coach and inspiration Tony Minichiello who has worked so hard and for so long to make this dream come true Sat, 04 Aug 2012 20:12:22 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=487 Six members of the Micronesian Olympic squad spent several weeks preparing for the Games with Liverpool Pembroke Sefton at Edge Hill University. Before they left for the Athletes Village the club made them honorary members and presented each with a club vest and a medal. Club Chairman, Charles Gains, joked that including Michael Rimmer LPS now have seven Olympians at the London Games! Fri, 27 Jul 2012 12:51:50 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=486 David Webb has been forced to pull out of the Olympic games marathon due to a a stress fracture. This will be a bitter disappointment for the City of Leeds AC runner. Thu, 26 Jul 2012 11:05:29 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=483 Northern Athletics Newsletter for Summer 2012 is now available for download. Reports and photos from championships, Olympic news and features are all in this issue Fri, 20 Jul 2012 20:57:00 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=482 Costello Stadium Hull played host for the first time to the Northern Athletics 2012 Under 20/17/15 Championships. After the dreadful weather in the days leading up to the championship the event was blessed with sunshine over the two days which resulted in nine new CBPs and a very successful championship. Sun, 15 Jul 2012 21:13:34 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=481 Hull coach Trevor Therkelson died on 27 June 2012 after a long illness. A well respected middle distance and latterly sprint coach Trevor assisted many athletes from the Hull and surrounding area up to international standard. Tue, 03 Jul 2012 13:14:34 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=480 Andi Jones of Salford was a clear winner of the 2012 Northern Athletics 10,000m championship held at Robin Park, Wigan on 30th June. Andi 30:10:36 was followed home by Ben Fish, Blackburn 30:40:91 and his team mate Tom Cornthwaite 31:12:78 to collect the bronze medal Mon, 02 Jul 2012 17:33:30 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=479 Loughbrough University are looking for officials to help at competition to be held on 7th July. If you are in the south of our region and would like to take part contact Ian Anholm Wed, 20 Jun 2012 17:17:12 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=478 The AAA Tom Pink Relays were held at Sportcity, Manchester on Thursday 7th June as an activity for the half-term holidays and despite the extended holiday for the jubilee this year, there was a good turn out. Some clubs experienced difficulties in fielding complete teams and so mixed teams were formed ensuring that all children wishing to run in the relays were able to compete and have a great time Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:49:35 GMT Ray Crorken http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=477 News reaches us of the death of Barbara Cotton who died on 5th June. Barbara was club Secretary for Middlesbrough & Cleveland Harriers and had a long involvement in the sport going back over 40 years. Mon, 11 Jun 2012 12:01:40 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=476 We are sorry to report the death of Marie Garrett, a well respected and popular figure in the world of cross country in the North East. Marie, alongside her husband Bill, was involved in the sport over several decades notably as an organiser of the Northern Women’s Cross Country Championships. Tue, 29 May 2012 12:38:53 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=475 Another successful outing for our Northern athletes at the Great Manchester BUPA 10k, (May 20th 2012)Both the men's and women's teams held off close competition from Wales in the women's race and the Midlands in the men's. Sun, 20 May 2012 22:38:55 GMT Rob Cameron http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=474 The closing date for this event has been extended to Saturday 08:00 Fri, 18 May 2012 10:02:23 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=473 Following the success of the re-formatted Northern Inter County match last year, and after receiving much positive feedback from counties, athletes and officials; it has been agreed that the format will be retained for the 2012 match at Robin Park on 30 June. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:04:43 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=471 We are deeply saddened by news of the death of Margaret Oakley, former Women's AAA Chairman, Past President of the North of England AA and LVP of the AAA of England. Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:37:21 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=472 If there was one word that could be used to describe this book it's `accessible'. The book is written in such a manner that anyone, elite athlete, beginner, coach, aspiring coach or PE teacher could use it to support the development of any running programme. Tue, 03 Apr 2012 20:26:02 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=470 It is an amazing fact that for the last 10 years of the Northern 12 stage championship, only 2 clubs have won the Blackpool & Fylde Trophy, Leeds City 6 times and the 2011 champions Morpeth Harriers, the remaining 4 times. So would there be another name on the trophy at Sefton Park. Sun, 01 Apr 2012 22:07:50 GMT Ken Smith http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=469 Sefton Park is an ideal location for fast road relays, and with a mild cloudy day everything was set for a terrific competition. Chester Le Street, long domination has been eclipsed last year, and holders Wakefield. Salford, Leeds, and Liverpool all had strong team, amongst the 39 starting. However, it was Trafford that crossed the line first . Sun, 01 Apr 2012 20:07:36 GMT Ken Smith http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=468 The next AAA Tom Pink Event will be at Sportcity in Manchester on Thursday 7th June. In addition to taking part in the exciting Tom Pink Relays, athletes will be able to test themselves at the Aviva UKA Academy Sportshall Pentathlon Award and the Aviva UKA Academy Endurance Award. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:18:36 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=467 The Higher Competition Athletes List for 2012 is now available for download Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:16:16 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=466 It is with great sadness that we report the passing away on Tuesday March 15th of Northern Vets President Jack Betney. Jack was the heart and soul of the Northern Veterans and worked tirelessly for the club and he will be sorely missed. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 21:39:04 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=465 Martyn Jones of Leeds Met University is researching the effectiveness of a new rehabilitation programme upon symptoms of shin splints. He require runners with shin splints to take part in this study, potential participants should contact him direct Sun, 18 Mar 2012 08:46:03 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=266 The National Women's 6 Stage Road Relay will be held at Sutton Park on April 14th. Entry forms and an online entry system is now available. Please note closing date is 5th April Fri, 27 Feb 2009 17:30:49 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=464 A strong North team with 3 senior men, 3 senior women, 3 junior men and 3 junior women athletes plus team managers Mick Hill Don Lennon and Debbie Rowland, travelled to Belgium via Eurostar with their England Team colleagues. Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:36:43 GMT Steve Gains http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=463 Hull are staging a match v a team from S.E. Poland v South Humberside/East Midlands v Guest Select team at Hull (Costello Stadium) on Sunday 22nd April commencing at 11.30. Men and Women. The match will be 2 athletes per team per event with the same range of track and field events as Northern League programme. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:58:45 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=462 Clubs Consultation Road Shows UKA would like to invite representatives from Clubs within the UK to consult and gain feedback in relation to the proposed Youth Development League from 2013. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:19:40 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=459 Day 2 of the Northern Indoor Championships saw yet more CBPs bettered – four in all. The standout performance of the day came in the women’s 200m. Louise Bloor (Trafford) had already taken gold in the 60m on Day 1 and in the 200m stormed to victory in a new PB(i) and CPB of 24.05 to better the 24.17 of Vicki Barr in 2007 and take her second senior Northern 200m indoor title. Jethrow McGraw (Amber Valley) took victory in the U15B 800m by over 5 seconds crossing the line in 2.01.75 to better Josh Moody’s CBP of 2.03.36 that had stood since 2006. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:48:58 GMT Adrian Chrismas http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=458 On Day 1 of the Northern Indoor Championships at the EIS Sheffield four new CBPs were set. The most impressive of these was in the U20 women’s 400m where Kirsten McAslan (Sale H) took her third successive title in a new CBP of 54.35 – taking just over two seconds from Leigh Lennon’s previous CBP set in 2009. Sun, 15 Jan 2012 10:03:11 GMT Adrian Chrismas http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=461 This Saturday sees the third of the North of England marathon training weekends, designed to get people together who may sometimes be limited to solo weekend training sessions, in order to train for a common goal such as the Marathon. The sessions are now open to runners training for any goal from 5k to marathon and can be tweaked accordingly. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:51:31 GMT Dave Archer http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=460 On cold but bright day in South Wales the Northern athletes lined up against an England and Welsh select as well as a few top GB invited athletes In the Under 20 race, Jennifer Walsh (Spenborough) running for England came in 2nd behind team mate Annabel Gummnow (Bristol & West). Jennifer had original been selected to run for the North in the Senior event but got a call up from England. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:02:44 GMT Rob Cameron http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=457 We are deeply saddened to learn of the unexpected death of Greater Manchester Timekeeper Joe Ashcroft. Joe passed away suddenly on Saturday night, he had been officiating at the Gtr Manchester Cross Country Championships during the day during which there had been no indication of any problem. Funeral Details Available Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:24:32 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=454 The Ribble Valley 10k hosted the Northern Athletics 2011 10k Road Running Championships. Unlike last year the the weather was this time on our side and we had near perfect running conditions, more than ever the 2011 Ribble Valley 10k proved to be one of the most successful races in the UK and produced 8 runners under 30 minutes including 3 under Tom Lancashire's 2009 course record. Tue, 27 Dec 2011 19:11:21 GMT Ken Smith http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=453 Rickey Stevenson may have missed out on place in the GB team for the European Cross-Country Championships but he showed his tremendous potential with a comfortable victory in the North Eastern Counties Championships in East Cramlington Nature Reserve.The New Marske athlete bounced back in fine style despite his dislike for the muddy terrain encountered which was a true test of stamina for the 300 who lined up on a bitterly cold day. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 03:19:45 GMT Bill McGuirk http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=390 The AAA are once again looking for applications form athletes for 'Athletics for the Young Charity' Full details are on the application form closing date 11 February 2012 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 18:35:00 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=452 The workshop will be led by Brian Scobie, Area Coach Mentor for England Athletics, with Guest Speakers Angie Hulley, Olympic athlete, psychology graduate, former British record holder and national XC Champion, and formerly member of the UKA women's panel & Dr Alan Currie, international expert on Eating Disorders, consultant psychiatrist, and former endurance athlete. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:42:40 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=451 Following the article in Athletics Weekly 1st December 2012, NA wish to clarify their position. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:27:45 GMT Brian Heywood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=449 Northern Athletics will once again be sending team to inter area fixtures in 2012. Athletes interested in selection should contact team managers Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:08:33 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=448 After a successful 3 years at Thirsk the Norther Athletics 10 mile championship move north and west to the officially oldest 10 mile road race in the uk, Brampton to Carlisle.. Now in it's 60 year this race starts at Brampton, and finishes outside the Sands leisure centre, Carlisle. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 22:35:56 GMT Ken Smith http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=446 Information on planned England Athletics coach & officials course are now available, All all courses have closing dates, so please make sure you book in advance to guarantee a place and help secure the course goes ahead. Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:09:28 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=447 Northern Athletics held their Annual Open Meeting at Trafford on 12 November, a very well attended meeting saw Bill McGuirk (North East Counties) elected as President for the coming year. As a journalist Bill has been a reporter on athletics in the North East for many years, he is also an active member of North East Counties AA committee, being its currently chairman. We wish Bill an enjoyable 12 months as President of our Association. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:26:44 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=445 West Yorks Partnership Group Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:52:52 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=444 Endurance Officials who wish to be considered for upgrading (all levels) should submit applications and proof of experience (log sheets recording appointments and venues) for all duties undertaken since October 2009. Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:42:37 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=442 England Athletics are staging two Road Traffic Management Courses in Manchester and North Yorkshire in the coming weeks. Places are limited so book early Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:07:46 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=302 “British Association of Track and Field Leagues (BATFL) are honouring the memory of its former chair Frank Starkie for club officials called the Frank Starkie Memorial Cup. Nominations can only be made by clubs, who are members of leagues affiliated to BATFL. Sat, 25 Jul 2009 10:29:30 GMT Alan Johnson http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=236 Official's Appointments, Official's Worksheets Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:59:15 GMT Paul Yates http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=440 We have just learned of the death of Bill Smith of Clayton-le-Moors Harriers he was 75. His body was found by a walker on the Lancashire fells near Bowland on the 1st October. It is thought he may have lain undiscovered for a number of weeks. Bill wrote a history of British Fell running entitled 'Studmarks on the Summit' which was published in 1986 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 21:29:10 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=439 Cross Country Relays 2011FOR the second time in seven days, Martin Roscoe helped Leeds City lift a Northern Athletics Relay title while the Yorkshire women's outfit also led the field home in scorching conditions in Sheffield's Graves Park. The second running of the Start Fitness and Balfour Beatty supported cross-country relays saw 32 teams line up in the senior 4x2-mile contest Sun, 02 Oct 2011 20:01:32 GMT Bill McGuirk http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=438 Cardiff 10k Sunday 11th September 2011 On a warm autumnal day Cardiff and the rest of the field were shown a clean pair of heels by Milton Kiplagat Rotich 27.44, in his first race on UK soil, destroying a strong UK field. A successful fixture for both Northern men and women teams at Cardiff, with both winning the team event. The men’s team was managed by Mick Hill, in Rob Cameron’s absence and the women’s team by Kirsten Scobie. Notable performances on the day were by Joe Bailey, Dan Cliffe, Ben Riddell, and Becky Penty all securing personal bests. Fri, 30 Sep 2011 19:39:44 GMT Rob Cameron http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=437 Just 5 minutes after the men,the 70 plus women were started on their 5k circuit. The 2010 champions, Chester Le Street, were absent, so for the first time since 2005 we would have a new name as Norther Athletics 4 stage winners. Morpeth had a strong team, and the local teams Salford and Liverpool both podium placed last year, would also be up there and Leigh, hosts club next year, had a young and talent team. Tue, 27 Sep 2011 20:38:30 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=434 The Annual Open Meeting of Northern Athletics will be held on Saturday 12th November 2011 at ‘The Longfords’, Longford Park Athletics Stadium, Stretford, Manchester, commencing at 11.30pm. A buffet lunch will be served at 12.45pm followed by the North of England Track & Field League Annual General Meeting at 1.30pm In accordance with the Northern Athletics Constitution you are advised that any items of business for the meeting must be notified to the NA office at the address given below at least twenty eight days prior to the meeting that is Friday 14th October 2011. Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:01:09 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=436 This year, for the 2nd time in 5 years the Northern Athletics Autumn Road Relays were held at Birchwood Warrington, and again attracted a large number of entries. The attraction of Birchwood is simple, flat course, traffic free in parts, on a quiet industrial estate, and just over a mile from the M62. The course remained in the same location, but had been much improved from last time, with the held given by MEPC to close roads for the duration of the event. Mon, 26 Sep 2011 22:42:14 GMT Ken Smith http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=435 Any emails sent using the extension noeaa1-adsl.demon.co.uk will no longer reach us after 08:00 on 18 August 2011. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 17:44:41 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=432 England Athletics AGM will be held at Trafford Athletic Stadium, Longford Park on 10 September 2011. Sun, 21 Aug 2011 21:14:00 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=431 Congratulations to Steve Marshall and Felicity Johnson who tied the knot on Saturday 13 August 2011. Steve and Felicity have been regular members of our results team for a number of years, all at Northern Athletics wish them good health and all the very best for the future. Sun, 14 Aug 2011 14:02:41 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=430 If your clubs wishes to apply to join UKWAL in 2012 you will need to complete the attached application form and return it by the closing date Wednesday August 31st 2011 A cheque for £50, made payable to UKWAL, must accompany the application. Wed, 10 Aug 2011 17:02:39 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=425 In the last couple weeks we have received bogus emails from three people with links to Northern Athletics claiming they are abroad and have lost their wallet and credit cards. Please do not respond to these emails as their accounts have been hijacked and you will be corresponding with criminals who now have control of these email accounts. Do not send money under any circumstances if you are concerned call the person on their phone. The three accounts hacked into are Tony Fava, Pat Schofield and Fiona Lancaster I can confirm that all are fine and have not requested help. Wed, 06 Jul 2011 13:00:38 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=429 England Athletics have supplied us with a list of dates and venues for upcoming Officials courses in this area. Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:14:19 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=426 Eligibility Decisions June 2011 now available Thu, 07 Jul 2011 18:28:09 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=424 We have learned of the passing of Roy Bruce on 17 June just prior to our senior championships. Roy had been a timekeeper at many Northern events and was a regular at our events. Funeral details added Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:43:49 GMT Arthue Fox http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=423 Despite the gloomy weather predictions for Manchester the expected rain and strong winds did not materialise on either day of the 2011 ‘Start Fitness’ Northern Senior and U20 Championships at Sport City. Sunday remained bright and sunny and the conditions led to a good sprinkling of PBs in both the track and field events. Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:23:20 GMT Adrian Chrismas http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=421 There was a fitting curtain raiser to the Northern Senior and U20 championships at Sport City Manchester, one of the 47 events that make up the McCain UKA Challenge series, as the men’s hammer competition brought together the 1-2-3 from last year’s Challenge final in Cardiff. It also saw another head-to-head between the Commonwealth Games silver medallist Alex Smith (Sale H) and bronze medallist Mike Floyd (Sale H). Sun, 19 Jun 2011 12:41:01 GMT Adrian Chrismas http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=422 The 2011 Northern Athletics 5k road championship returned to Horwich, for their Festival 5k, held on closed town centre roads, this tough 5k course is just over 3 lap which this year had the added difficulty of a strong head wind against them on the long straight. Sun, 19 Jun 2011 21:45:03 GMT Ken Smith http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=420 Thanks to Shelley Holroyd for compiling the newsletter, she would welcome feedback. Wed, 15 Jun 2011 18:44:31 GMT Shelley Holroyd http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=419 News reaches us that former President of Merseyside County AA & Liverpool Pembroke Sefton, has passed away. Les Williams, a permanent feature of Liverpool Pembroke and later Liverpool Pembroke and Sefton for decades. A meticulous administrator, official and coach he was a credit to his club, county and to the sport generally. Funeral Deatils available Tue, 31 May 2011 22:39:05 GMT Charles Gains http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=416 Eligibility Decisions May 2011 now available Sun, 08 May 2011 20:39:10 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=418 The venue for this year’s event was Tamworth Stadium, where the event is to be held for the next few years, as the location is fairly central for each of the Areas and it makes sense to be able to use the same set of officials each year, instead of each Area struggling to find officials, when it is there turn to host the meeting. Fri, 27 May 2011 11:32:55 GMT Russ Jackson http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=417 Congratulations to Pat & Jimmy Green who have had their dedication to the sport recognised by the honour of being made Life Members of the ECCA at the Annual Meeting on 7th May 2011. In the citation ECCA Chairman John Temperton said ‘they have set a standard and commitment that few exceed for more years than they probably care to remember, being available to do any job, no matter at what level but also ensuring the succession through the recruitment, encouragement and mentoring of endurance officials and team managers.’ Fri, 20 May 2011 15:57:07 GMT Judith Temperton http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=415 Northern Athletes Mike Rimmer (LPS) and Tom Farrell (Border) openned their 2011 season with pbs, Rimmer ran 3:38:91 at Trafford while over in the US Tom ran 3:42:23 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 19:50:05 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=414 English Road Running Association will hold their Annual General Meeting at the Hallmark Hotel, Derby on Saturday 7th May 2011 at 10.30am Tue, 19 Apr 2011 14:40:01 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=411 As bad news always seems to travel faster than good news most friends and colleagues of Jack Harper-Tarr will already know before reading this message that he passed away early on Friday morning, 8th April . The indications are that he died as the result of a heart attack. Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:00:28 GMT Ken Taylor http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=413 The funeral arrangements for Roy Rogers a Past President and Life Member of the Midland Counties AA and well known Midlands Technical Official who died in his sleep on 9th April are as follows. Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:24:51 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=410 A shocked Nanette Johnson secretary of Boston and District Athletic Club was awarded the Frank Starkie Memorial Cup in a surprise presentation made to her in recognition for her work in promoting track & field league athletics. The award which honours Frank Starkie by recognising the outstanding contribution made by a club or league organiser or official. BATFL chairman Mike Heath and Secretary Alan Johnson made the presentation during presentation during an open day at the athletic club’s home at the B-Hive in Punchbowl Lane. Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:31:11 GMT Alan Johnson http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=409 Northern Athletics athletes competed at Antrim in the Home Countries Cross Country International on 26 March 2011. A report on the fixture is now available Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:48:56 GMT Ian Byett http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=408 This 2010 Northern Athletics championship event was due to be held at the end of November 2010 , but the extreme cold weather made the course impossible, so Thirsk and Sowerby Harriers put the event back until March 27th. Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:03:17 GMT Ken Smith http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=407 Morpeth men broke the stranglehold of Leeds City AC to claim the Northern Athletics 12 stage relay crown at Catterick. It was a well earned and hard fought victory with Leeds City breathing down their necks from leg three. Wakefield left it up to their anchor Julie Brisco to hit the front on the last leg and overtake Leigh who sensed victory having overhauled Wakefield on the penultimate leg. Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:48:52 GMT Ken Smith http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=406 Northern Athletics Newsletter for Spring 2011 is now available for downlaod. Reports, fixture, photos and features are all in this issue Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:25:19 GMT Katrina Morphet http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=405 Northern Athletics full list of official appointments for the coming track & field championship season is now available. Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:25:51 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=401 Due to poor weather conditions, the 2010 Northern Athletics 10 mile and 10k road running championships did not take place on the arranged dates at Thirsk and Ribble Valley, respectively. Fri, 04 Feb 2011 19:45:35 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=402 Stockport’s Steve Vernon delivered the ultimate revenge for his Northern defeat at Alton Towers on Saturday with a decisive victory over Mike Skinner and his Northern nemesis Tom Lancashire. A delighted Vernon crossed the line with arms aloft and a huge grin after a gruelling race through mud which had at times threatened the continuance of the meeting. The casualty list early on in the meeting had prompted an emergency consultation amongst race organisers, but after delaying the start of the U15G race and shortening the lap to cut out the areas most badly affected by the liquid mud the championships continued with some excellent races culminating in Vernon’s senior victory. Mon, 21 Feb 2011 11:44:47 GMT Judith Temperton http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=400 Steve Vernon’s determined bid to win his fourth Northern title was shattered by Tom Lancashire in an epic battle over the muddy hills of Herrington Park, Sunderland. The two outstanding Northern endurance athletes launched their duel from the start of the race with Vernon taking the initiative followed by Lancashire and Salford’s Andi Jones. Tue, 01 Feb 2011 12:41:51 GMT Judith Temperton http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=399 Recent difficulties in organizing teams and Team managers to represent the North made it a pleasure to accept the invitation from the Welsh AA to send teams to represent the North at the Cardiff Cross Challenge. Northern Athletics has now hopefully resolved the problems and will try to send teams to all the events to which representative teams are invited. Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:31:51 GMT Steve Gaines http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=398 The domino effect continued on Day 2 of the Northern Championships. The crowd had barely time to settle into their seats before the first CBP of the day was set in the first track event, the men’s 3000m. Early on in the race it was clear that gold and silver would be decided by the battle between Jonathan Taylor (Morpeth H), who had set CBPs in the event in 2008 and 2010, and the GB cross- country international Ryan McLeod (Tipton Harriers). Mon, 17 Jan 2011 14:19:36 GMT Adrian Chrismas http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=397 CBPs tumble at the EIS on Day 1 of the Northern Championships – the 2010 championships saw 17 new CBPs, 10 were set on the first day of the 2011 championships. Sun, 16 Jan 2011 11:19:37 GMT Adrian Chrismas http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=395 It is the policy of Northern Athletics, to send teams to Inter area & International Cross Country events to help athletes to develop and gain experience of traveling and competing against good quality athletes from other areas & countries. The intention is to provide competition and development opportunities to both established and emerging senior and junior athletes. Thu, 23 Dec 2010 18:50:04 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=394 Athletics Services at UKA have sent us the most recent Eligibility Decisions they start from December 2010 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 09:00:20 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=393 The North East Counties AA XC Championships, postponed from December 11, will now take place on Saturday, January 8 2011 at the same Temple Park, South Shields venue. Tue, 21 Dec 2010 16:16:57 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=392 At the Annual Open Meeting of Northern Athletics Les Outwin was elected President of NA. All other members of the Executive Board were re-elected unopposed. A copy of the Annual Report will be available on the website later in the week. Wed, 17 Nov 2010 15:51:18 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=391 We are saddened to report the death last Sunday of BAL founder Tony Ward. Tony made a huge contribution to the sport over many years in a wide range of areas. He was probably best known as a national Coach and as the spokesman for UKA for many years. In addition to these duties Tony was a prolific and knowledgeable writer and published several books on the sport including ‘Athletics: The Golden Decade’ and contributed to newspapers and various athletics magazines and in recent years published a widely read blog which covered all areas of the sport. Tony was a familiar figure at events throughout the country, often supporting his son Tim a member of Border Harriers. Our condolences go to Gwenda and Tim and their family and friends. Tony was a towering figure who will not be forgotten. Tony’s funeral will be held at 2.45pm on Wednesday 10th November at Distington Hall Crematorium, Distington, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4QY Tue, 02 Nov 2010 17:00:01 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=389 The proposed U20 Northern Athletics team trip to Malta in 2011 has unfortunately had to be cancelled. This is due to a change of date by the Malta AA to the weekend of 30th April which unfortunately clashes with both the BUCS Championships and a Junior League date. Fri, 29 Oct 2010 14:47:50 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=388 Promising Manx athlete Jamie Haslett 19 was killed in a road traffic accident in Sheffield in the early hours of 27 October. Jamie a second year student studying BSc (Hons) Sport and Business Management at Sheffield Hallam. He was hit by a police car from the South Yorkshire force, which was escorting an ambulance carrying a patient. Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:17:28 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=387 Northern Athletes took part in the Inter Area race walking fixture at Dartford on 25 Sptember. Russ Jackson reports Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:28:36 GMT Russ Jackson http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=386 The first Northern Athletics cross country relay championships took place at Graves Park on 9th October. The event sponsored by Balfour Beatty and supported by Sheffield City Council proved popular with the athletes. Clubs turned out in force for a short but very challenging Graves Park course. Sun, 10 Oct 2010 09:13:13 GMT Bill McGuirk http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=385 Ken Smith reports on the 2010 Northern Athletics Young Athletes Road Relays held at Wythenshawe Park, Manchester on 2 October Wed, 06 Oct 2010 10:27:42 GMT Ken Smith http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=384 Northern Athletics arranged their first autumn combined championship road relays event on the flat road and paths of Wythenshawe park Manchester, on a dry sunny day. The Young Athletes event was in the morning, before host club Sale, amended the course for the senior men and women in the afternoon.. Mon, 04 Oct 2010 06:01:25 GMT Ken Smith http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=383 Brian Walsh a coach with Middlesbrough Mandale is on the look out for any old or used throws cages that might be laying around doing nothing. Read more about his project with local schools Thu, 30 Sep 2010 17:33:53 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=382 George Ogle, one of the North East's leading athletics administrators, died suddenly this week following a long battle against cancer. George had a colourful career as a promising athlete before taking up admin duties after hanging up his racing shoes but athletics was a huge part of his 74 years. Thu, 16 Sep 2010 16:21:16 GMT Bill McGuirk http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=381 It is with great sadness that we have to report the death of our friend and colleague,on Tuesday the 14th September, following a heart attack sustained whilst out cycling over the weekend. Thu, 16 Sep 2010 07:30:01 GMT Steve Gaines http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=380 The Annual Open Meeting of Northern Athletics will be held on Saturday 13th November 2010 at ‘The Longfords’, Longford Park Athletics Stadium, Stretford, Manchester, commencing at 11.30pm. A buffet lunch will be served at 12.45pm followed by the North of England Track & Field League Annual General Meeting at 1.30pm Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:26:31 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=379 We regret to announce the passing of Brian Hall after a long battle over several years with cancer. Brian was an international athlete on the track and over the country, an organiser of races, an administrator and a determined battler to improve athletic facilities in the Winsford area of Cheshire. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:32:31 GMT John Driscoll http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=378 A request to all cross country league secretaries in the Northern Athletics area to please submit your dates for the coming season. Last year we managed to list almost all the cross country leagues dates and venues and we would like to do the same this coming season. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 21:40:33 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=377 Due to the recent resignation of Rob Cameron we are looking for enthusiastic, committed people to act as Team Managers for Northern Athletics Cross Country and Road Running Teams. Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:58:39 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=376 The Northern Athletics principal Endurance Team Manager Rob Cameron has this week tendered his resignation from the post due to the demands of work and the needs of his family. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:46:40 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=373 Following Paul’s funeral, his wife Sandra and family would like to thank all Paul’s friends and colleagues in athletics for all the cards and kind wishes received over the past few weeks. They have also expressed their thanks to all who attended the funeral and contributed to the collection which raised over £1,000 for MacMillan Cancer Support Nurses. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:06:58 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=375 Congratulations to all the Northern athletes who took part in the recent IAAF Junior Champs and the European Champs. It was encouraging to see so many athletes from our area performing with such distinction at such a high level. Mon, 02 Aug 2010 21:45:21 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=374 UKWAL will be holing their qualifying match on 18 September at Abingdon. Entries are invite from any club wishing to considered for the 2011/12 season, Applications close on Friday 27 August 2010. If more than 8 clubs apply a paper match will be held prior to this fixture. Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:36:10 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=372 Northern Athletics sends its best wishes to the following athletes from our region who have been selected to represent GB & Northern Ireland in the coming European Championships July 27-1 August and the IAAF Junior Champs July 19-25 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:21:22 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=370 We are sorry to report the death last Monday (5th July)of leading North Eastern Counties Technical Official John Gurney after a long illness. John's funeral takes place at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, July 14 at 10.30am. Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:25:10 GMT Judith Temperton http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=371 This year the Northern Athletics 5k championship was incorporated into the Pennine Lancashire 5k rod race, which also included the England Athletics championship. The Northern Athletics championship race was again hosted by Blackburn Harriers, but this time the race was based not in the town centre, but at Witton Park, with the event again using closed roads. The out and back course started outside the park running towards Blackburn before finishing inside Witton Park. The combined entry for the race was almost 250 athletes, with almost half being in the N.A. championships event. The race was started at the top of the hill on Preston Old road, and the early fast pace never abated, despite the blustery conditions. Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:49:20 GMT Ken Smith http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=367 We have just heard the very sad news that John Lunn, Leeds City stalwart, Northern Athletics archivist and man of many talents too numerous to list here, died in his sleep on 21 June 2010. Our condolences go to Dorothy, Matthew and all John's family and friends. His humour, knowledge, enthusiasm and terrible T Shirts will be greatly missed by us all. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:25:15 GMT Roger Norton http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=369 Results from the AAA Tom Pink Young Athletes Relays held at SportCity on 2nd June 2010 are now available Wed, 07 Jul 2010 23:14:14 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=368 The Northern Athletics Men’s 6 & Women’s 4 Stage and Young Athletes Road Relay Championships will all be held on Saturday 2nd October at Wythenshawe Park Manchester. Mon, 28 Jun 2010 08:37:16 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=366 Cheshire and Merseyside Athletics Networks are seeking a coordinator who will be responsible for providing a range of support services to the clubs and representatives in the Cheshire and Merseyside McCain Athletics Networks and to support the development of athletics in the network region. Please note the closing Date is 1st July with Interviews on 16 July Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:30:02 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=365 Blackburn’s Holly Bleasdale broke her own UK under 20 pole vault record at Manchester’s SportCity on 13 June with a vault of 4:27. Holly's previous UK record of 4:25 was set earlier this year at the Loughbrough International meeting. Sun, 13 Jun 2010 14:54:36 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=364 Rob Cameron gives us a report on the cross country and road running fixtures attended by Northern Athletics during the 2009/10 season Sun, 06 Jun 2010 20:02:26 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=363 England Athletics is pleased to announce that winners of area titles at the Northern, Midlands and Southern Championships will be eligible to receive a free entry for the National Championships. Everyone who wins a senior title at one of the area events will have a free entry into that event at the England Athletics Senior Championships to be held on 17 and 18 July, subject to their having met the entry standard. Mon, 10 May 2010 20:19:50 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=362 On 9th May 2010 the family of the late Roy Kissack had the pleasure of presenting the "Roy Kissack Memorial Shield" to Frank Gorman for his valuable contribution in the support of British Athletics. Frank had been nominated and chosen, by Derby Athletics Club, as the athletics official worthy to receive the award for 2009. It is hoped that the shield will be presented annually to an athletics official so as to encourage this important element of service to British athletes. Sun, 09 May 2010 20:36:52 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=361 Chesterfield & District AC are in desperate need of Starters for their UKYAL match on 20 June, and their NJAL match on 25 July - both at Derby Moorways. Fri, 07 May 2010 15:03:53 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=360 The most recent eligbility decisions for April 2010 are now avaialble Tue, 04 May 2010 15:23:21 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=359 The AAA Board, being concerned to stimulate interest in the throws and jumps, and in an effort to improve future national standards and encourage participation are to sponsor a standards initiative in co-operation with the Territorial Associations and England Athletics. As a follow up to the successful Tom Pink Relays for the younger age groups, the AAA will present salvers for athletes in the under 17 and under 15 age groups who achieve a Grade 1 standard in a field event in a Territorial or National Championship. Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:08:20 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=355 After the long and cold winter in England the opportunity to compete in an early season competition under clear blue skies and brilliant sunshine was enough to inspire a batch of pb and a clutch of 27 medals for the Northern Athletics under 20 team who travelled to Malta for the popular International match on the 10th April. Sun, 11 Apr 2010 13:24:47 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=357 Northern Athletics will be sending a team to Bristol on the 8th May for the Inter Area 10k. Read article for team details. Any athletes (males sub 30:30 and females sub 36 mins) interested in representing Northern Athletics in the Manchester BUPA 10k on the 16 May should contact Rob Cameron Mon, 12 Apr 2010 21:51:55 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=353 Following the resignation of Jacki Newton as Women's Endurance Team Manager, we are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to take over the role for season 2010/11. Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:11:40 GMT Judith Temperton http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=350 Ken Smith reports on the 12 & 6 stage road relays. It was in Heaton Park in 2005 that Chester Le Street last failed to win this Northern Athletics Championship road relay, so would they achieve the remarkable 5 wins in a row. Well when Mike Bateman, the Morpeth team manager, saw the Chester le Street team sheet, he had no doubts they would. He describe their team as "Consistent ", and he was not far wrong, with 5 out of the 6 girls winning their individual legs. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:57:18 GMT Ken Smith http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=346 Northern Athletics team for the Malta International match on 10 April has been announced Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:03:53 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=348 Congratulation to all the Northern athletes and officials who helped to make a great success of the English National Cross Country Championships at Roundhay Park on 27th February. Given the poor weather leading up to the championships it was a great relief that on the day everything ran smoothly. Thanks to Leeds City Council for their invaluable help and support in staging this event. John Lunn and his team for providing us with another great course at Roundhay, and many others who helped make it a memorable day. Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:45:10 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=347 Border AC athlete Tom Farrell completed a very successful month of indoor racing with another UK under 20 indoor records. Running at Iowa he finished in 3rd place over 5000m in 14 mins 12.62secs a new UK indoor record for an under 20. He was 50 seconds inside the previous record of 15 mins 04.04secs set in Bedford at AAA's U20's last summer. The 5000m can now be added to his 3000m record set on 13 February. Tom is not planning to race again until the World XC Champs which is on Poland on 28th March, this though is subject to selection by UKA. Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:07:47 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=345 The English National Cross Country Championships will take place at Roundhay Park this Saturday (27 February). These championships attract large crowds and those intending to drive to Leeds should read the notices on the event page. There are no public car parks in the Roundhay Park area that can cope with the numbers attending the “National” and all parking will be on the streets. Please be aware that this is a residential area and you must not obstruct any access. You will not be able to park on the roads bordering Soldiers Field. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 07:33:03 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=344 Border Harrier Tom Farell set a new UK and European under 20 record for 3000m indoors at the Husky Invitational at Seattle, Washington on 13 February. Winning his heat in 7 mins 58.68 seconds he broke Ian Stewarts (the current UK Athletics Endurance Performance Director) previous record set 42 years ago. Sun, 14 Feb 2010 07:51:12 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=343 We have finally agreed a definite date for the above and it will now take place on Sunday 14th March at the Northern Athletics office in Dewsbury between 12.00pm and 3.00pm. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:48:42 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=341 We are all saddened to hear of the death of legendary coach Wilf Paish this morning (29.1.10). Although he had been ill for several years he always seemed to pull through crises and return undaunted. The world of athletics will be a poorer place without him. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:37:21 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=339 REPEAT performance by Steve Vernon in Northern Athletics' Cross-Country Championships at Blackburn, while Hatti Dean lifts the senior women's title again after three year interlude Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:07:56 GMT Bill McGuirk http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=338 The North Cross Country Team again headed to the wonderful hospitality at Cardiff and the McCain UK Cross Challenge on 17th January 2010. The Juniors were first off with impressive results from the closely packed Becky Lambson (5th), Hannah Bateson (6th) and Rhea Ellis (8th) with 30 seconds of each other Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:29:01 GMT Bashir Hussain http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=340 Thomas Farrell of Border Harriers & AC went second on the UK Under 20 all time list on 23 January 2010. Competing at the Razorback Invitational indoor event he finished second behind Festus Kigen in the 3000m. His time of 8:02:18 is less than a second outside Ian Stewart’s 42 year old record. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:44:56 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=337 The World heptathlon champions Jessica Ennis (City of Sheffield) was again in impressive form on Day 2 of the Northern Championships at the EIS. Equally impressive in the final field event of the 2010 championships, the women’s high jump, was Vikki Hubbard (Birchfield H). Both Ennis and Hubbard equalled the CBP of Susan Jones set in 2001 with their clearances at 1.89m. Vikki Hubbard’s delight was clear for all to see as in equalling the CBP she set a new lifetime best – her previous best of 1.88m set in 2006 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:50:36 GMT Adrian Chrismas http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=336 Seven new CBPs on Day 1 of the Northern Championships at the EIS The World heptathlon champions Jessica Ennis continued with the good early season form she showed at Loughborough last weekend with her performance on Day 1 of the Northern Championships at the EIS in Sheffield. She took the shot title with a new indoor PB of 13.83 and later on in the day, though she was slow out of her blocks, claimed gold in the 60m in a new CBP time of 7.36 – not bad for an athlete who according to AW competes but rarely over the 60m! Bernice Wilson (Birchfield H) who had led until the final 20 metres took silver in 7.37. Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:19:27 GMT Adrian Chrismas http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=335 A pilot course for currently ungraded officials who would like to achieve a level 2 endurance qualification has been arranged for Saturday 30th January at the Northern athletics office in Dewsbury. Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:28:38 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=333 Kenny Moss the well known and respected distance runner died over the Christmas 2009. Kenny who was 58 was a member of Vale Royal AC having recently moved to Cheshire from Chorley. Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:33:07 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=332 Ted Lloyd the former Chairman of Penny Lane Striders died on Monday 28th December 2009. Ted's was a familiar face at many local road races in and around the Merseyside area for many years. He was still an active competitor until well into his 70s. Sat, 02 Jan 2010 16:16:40 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=331 The Ribble Valley 10K was selected on a warm summer's day, somewhat in contrast to the snow-filled and unusable car park at the start. Blackburn Harriers had pulled out all the stops to ensure this road race (held on closed roads) went ahead whilst other races in the area, including cross country events, were being cancelled. Mon, 28 Dec 2009 08:56:31 GMT Ken Smith http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=330 Following the unfortunate cancellation of the Cross Country team trip to Brussels on 20 December due to bad weather causing travel problems, Northern Athletics Cross Country Team managers will be looking at replacement fixtures in the New Year. Any decisions on this will be publicised on the NA website as soon as information is available. Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:55:25 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=328 On a wet Sunday morning at the end of November the race course at Thirsk took on a colourful appearance, as over 1200 runners crossed the course to make their way to the start. This was the 2nd year that Northern Athletics have utilised this race for their 10 mile championship, and as the number have increased, so the times have decreased. Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:13:57 GMT Ken Smith http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=324 ROY KISSACK 6 Aug 1934 - 16 Oct 2009 The funeral service is to be held at Ruskington Parish church at 12 noon on Thursday 26th November 2009. This will be followed by cremation at 13:10 hrs (Lincoln) and then an opportunity for all to gather and chat at Potters bar in Ruskington. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:44:20 GMT Maggie Davies http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=327 A reminder to all athletes that the Northern Athletics 10 mile and 10K road running championships are coming up before the end of this year. The 10 mile championship will be held, as last year, in the popular Thirsk 10 mile on Sunday, 29th November. The inaugural 10k championship will be held in the Ribble Valley 10K event at Clitheroe on Sunday, 27th December. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:36:39 GMT John Driscoll http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=325 Due to problems encountered by the Contractors it has just been announced that we will have no track available Douglas Isle of Man until at least June 2010. A bitter blow for the local athletes as it was supposed to ready fully refurbished this month as part of the preparations for the Commonwealth Youth Games to be held here in 2011. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 09:26:11 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=322 Best caption for these photos taken at the recent 6 stage road relay, wins a prize of a Northern Athletics polo shirt. Entries in by 23 October please Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:39:26 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=323 Chester le Street the Northern champions, collected the silver medal at the Natioanl 4Stage relays championships held at Sutton Park on 17th October. In the men's race Leeds City AC came 5th missing out on medals by 38 seconds Sun, 18 Oct 2009 09:43:13 GMT Ken Smith http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=321 We are sorry to report the death of North of England AA LVP, Marjorie Harris (nee Okell) on October 3 at the age of 101. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:43:26 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=320 The Annual General Meeting of the North of England Track & Field League will be held at Longford Stadium, Trafford on Saturday 31st October 2009. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:04:24 GMT Alan Johnson http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=318 Northern Athletics held a successful Annual Open Meeting at Trafford on 4th October 2009. John Driscoll of West Cheshire AC was elected President for the coming year. A full copy of the Annual reports are available for download Sun, 04 Oct 2009 08:42:32 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=315 After a warm sunny Saturday for the senior event, the Y. A, championships had a cooler and cloudier day for their event. The testing course was the same as the men did the day before, only one 1 lap not two, and the Under 17 had an extra 500 M added. Read Ken Smith's report from Leeds Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:17:59 GMT Ken Smith http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=316 Rob Cameron informs us of a change in fixture plans for the cross country team this coming season (2009/10), this is due to a clash of fixtures (namely Antrim and Northerns) Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:31:57 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=314 NO DIFFICULTY for Leeds City and Chester-le-Street to retain their Northern Athletics Road Relay titles but Romanian Marius Ionescu is all the rave at sun-drenched Leeds Met Carnegie. Read Bill McGuirk's Report from Leeds Sun, 27 Sep 2009 17:06:18 GMT Bill McGuirk http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=313 The Annual Open Meeting of Northern Athletics will be held on Sunday 4th October 2009 at ‘The Longfords’, Longford Park Athletics Stadium, Stretford, Manchester M21 9TA at 12.30pm. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:43:53 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=312 The Commonwealth Mountain and Ultra Distance Championships held 17-20 September in Keswick proved to be a huge success. Crowds of spectators saw athletes from 14 nations compete in three separate disciplines - mountain races, a 100km road race and a 24-hour race. Conditions proved to be perfect for athletes and spectators alike, with glorious sunshine showcasing the English Lake District at its very best. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:40:00 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=311 We have a small selection of photos from the Northern Cup & Plate final held at Trafford on 12 September. Many thanks to Harry Shakeshaft for sending us these Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:55:50 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=307 Congratulations and best wishes to the Northern athletes who will be competing in the IAAF World Championships in Berlin over the coming weekend. You will be able to follow their progress through the rounds and hopefully to the Finals here between the 15-22 August. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:36:33 GMT Judith Temperton http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=308 The Annual Open Meeting of Northern Athletics will be held on Sunday 4th October 2009 at ‘The Longfords’, Longford Park Athletics Stadium, Stretford, Manchester, commencing at 12.30pm. In accordance with the Northern Athletics Constitution you are advised that any items of business for the meeting must be notified to the NA office at the address given below at least twenty eight days prior to the meeting that is Friday 4th September 2009. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:37:21 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=305 Congratulations to Blackburn Harriers & Athletic Club who retained their Division 1 title after winning the match and the league at Preston on 2nd August. Their efforts today included a new league record for Sophie Hitchon of 62.61m and Luke Evans equalling the mens 200m league record with 21.5s Mon, 03 Aug 2009 09:31:05 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=306 Congratulations to our Photo Finish experts Steve Marshall and Felicity Johnson on their recent engagement. Derek Nicholson has agreed to take the wedding photos with the Northern Finish Lynx equipment, but for some reason Felicity is objecting to wearing a bib number on her wedding dress. Some people just have no sense of adventure! Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:37:05 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=304 Due to a lack of entries Northern Athletics has, regrettably had to cancel the Short Limit Handicap and Tom Pink Relay meeting scheduled for the 9th August 2009 at Moorways Stadium, Derby. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:24:43 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=303 To coincide with World Athletic Championships, an exhibition of Merseyside Athletics, will be held at the Liverpool German Church (Deutsche Kirche) Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:14:21 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=301 FOR over a century handicap racing was the fashion for the majority of club athletes seeking track competition. Championship events were the exception even though meetings were generally held on cricket and sports fields or, if you were lucky, on a shale surface. However, with the advent of synthetic tracks and a move to metric distances handicap fixtures gradually disappeared from the amateur scene Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:39:26 GMT Bill McGuirk http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=299 This year the Northern Athletics 5k road championship moved to the town centre of Blackburn. In only its 2nd year this festival of road running had progressed and with its much improved course and closed roads provided an ideal location for the championship. The course now included use of one carriageway of the ring road which provided the longest and fastest section of the course. After the younger age group races the 5K was started at 12-00 almost outside the old town hall in Blackburn Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:56:31 GMT Ken Smith http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=300 The July addition Northern Athletics Newsletter is now available. It contains fixture listings, reports on our track & field championships, report and photos from our under 20s match in Malta in April plus a host of other items Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:41:10 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=297 Sunday 9th August 2009 will see Northern Athletics, in conjunction with the AAA of England, re-introduce a once popular and successful format to domestic Track & Field athletics which has been updated with the inclusion of innovative modifications. A series of races for UK athletes in the senior and U20 age groups will be presented in a format allowing equated competition – or what was previously known as ‘handicapped’ events. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:11:49 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=296 A selection of photos from the Senior & Under 20 Championships held at Manchester on 20/21 June. Many thanks to our friends Algis & Annette at Armada Photography Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:27:39 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=295 Natalie has updated the Northern Athletics Outdoor Championship Best Performances as of July 2008. Please have a look through and see if we have missed any performances. We have also updated the results from Manchester with the missing wind speeds now added. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:35:44 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=294 On Day 1 of the Northern Senior and U20 championships at a rather dull and windy Sport City Manchester the Leeds City senior men showed that whatever their U17 men could do they could as well. There was a 1-2-3 for Leeds City in the U17 men’s 1500m at Gateshead. The senior men replicated this achievement in the 5000m. Their trio of Alan Buckley, Adam Grice and Dave Webb were never out of the leading group and frequently exchanged the lead. At one point they were content to follow Sunderland’s Mark Hood, but over the closing stages a further injection of pace from Dave Webb split up the leading group of six. The only two who could go with him were Grice and Buckley. Webb won in a time of 14.29.14, with Grice second and Buckley third. Sun, 21 Jun 2009 11:01:24 GMT Adrian Chrismas http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=293 From Sunday 28 June to Friday 3 July a party of twenty Northern athletes are competing at the XIII Island Games in Aland, Finland representing the Isle of Man. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:40:25 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=291 Disability Sport Events is proud of the champions we continue to produce and especially those who go on to gain international success. Our remit has always been to assist National Governing Bodies of Sport to make their programmes fully inclusive and cater for all impairment groups. For many years we have enjoyed our relationship with the athletics governing body and associated agencies to highlight disabled athletes within their programmes. Over many years we have provided pathways to success for disabled athletes around the world. For this reason, DSE are pleased to announce that UK Athletics will now be leading the competition pathway for athletes. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:45:54 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=292 Debbie Bresford has received a request to put on a Risk assessment course for Officials as part of their renewal process, at present do about 3 courses a year in each area of the North. They will however be happy to assist any Officials who need this module or wish to attend the course to gain information on this area. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:03:33 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=289 It is with sadness that we announce the death of popular Sheffield Track Referee Vivien Lane who passed away peacefully on 31st May 2009 at home amongst her friends and family after a long battle against cancer. Saturday 13th June has been provisionally set aside for the ‘Celebration’ of her life. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:04:55 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=290 It is with sadness that we report the death of Andrew 'Andy' Ireland DFC, aged 89, a chief timekeeper and at the time of his death the president of both Humberside AA and Humberside Schools AA. Andy was instrumental in setting up the latter body having previously worked with Yorkshire Schools. Although initially a field judge he saw the light and became a timekeeper. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:38:58 GMT Edwin Bellamy http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=288 We would like to thank the The Mayor of Gateshead, Cllr John Eagle, for his attendance at the NA U17/U15 Champs on 23/24 May. His enthusiasm and interest was very much appreciated and we look forward to meeting with him at future events. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:49:19 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=287 We have a link to photos from the Under 17 Track & Field Championships which took place at Gateshead on 23/24 May. Enquiries about photos should be made direct to photographer Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:59:38 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=286 Anyone who remembers Anna Palfreyman working in the Northern office during her time as a student in Leeds might like this photograph of her wedding to Peter Hall which took place last Friday (29th May) at Hassop Hall in Derbyshire. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:48:04 GMT Judith Temperton http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=285 On Day 2 of the Northern U15/U17 championships it was again a case of seeing double with Carys Hall (City of Sheffield), Alex Bell (Pudsey & Bramley), Liam Clowes (Crew & Nantwich) and Lucy Chadwick (Pendle) Mon, 25 May 2009 13:46:18 GMT Adrian Chrismas http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=284 Double gold medallists Alex Kiwomya (Rotherham H) and Abbi Carter (Hull Achilles) together with the U15B 400m champion Scott Edwards (Derby AC) grabbed the headlines on Day 1 of the Northern U15/U17 championships at the Gateshead International Stadium. Sun, 24 May 2009 10:35:19 GMT Adrian Chrismas http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=282 Northern Athletic's U20 team excelled at the recent Malta International Meeting, collecting a total of 15 medals, with 9 athletes producing personal best performances. In what for most was their first taste of international competition, the young team rose to the occasion, competing in many cases against much more experienced senior athletes. Sat, 25 Apr 2009 11:41:25 GMT Emily Moss http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=283 Yorkshire and Humberside Athletics Coaching Committee will hold their Annual General Meeting 7.30pm Wednesday 20th May 2009 At the E.I.S. Sheffield. Please note that all nominations need to received by 11 May 2009 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 17:07:39 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=281 In 2008 Northern Athletics successfully introduced a 10 mile championship held in conjunction with the Thirsk 10 mile race in November, which added to the established 5K Championship event in June. We are adding an additional distance to the Northern Championships in 2009, namely 10K. Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:53:45 GMT John Driscoll http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=280 A selection of photos from the Malta International match held on 18 April 2009 is now avaialable thanks to our friends at Armada Photograph Further images and information about the photos are available from their website Armada Photograph Photo Gallery Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:40:08 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=278 English Cross Country Association Annual Open Meeting The 2nd Annual Open meeting will be held on Saturday 16th May at the European Inn, Midland Rd, Derby ( near Derby Railway Stn). Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:21:02 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=277 Congratulation to Sophie Hitchon of Blackburn H&AC who broke her own British hammer record on Sunday in Hull, with a throw of 62.55 for a new Under 20 National Record Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:57:26 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=276 The team for the Inter Area 10k match to be held within the Manchester BUPA 10k on 17th May has been announced Tue, 14 Apr 2009 21:50:08 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=274 The 2009 addition of the AAA common standards is now available thanks to Edwin Bellamy for all his efforts in producing the document. Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:00:40 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=271 2009 Track & Field Championships prospectus and online entry are now available. Further information available on link Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:57:19 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=270 We have now received the following lists Foreign athletes registered to compete for Northern Clubs and a revised Higher competition athletes Both list are available for download Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:12:07 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=272 Congratulation to Leeds City men and Chester-le-St & District women on their victories in the Northern 12 & 6 Stage Road Relays held in spring sunshine at Stockport. Sun, 05 Apr 2009 18:17:38 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=269 A selection of photos from the Spen 20 mile road race held on 15 March 2009 Thanks to our friends at Armada Photograph Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:29:07 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=267 A selection of photos from the Under 17 & under 15 indoor combined events championships at EIS Sheffield taken on the weekend of 7/8 March2009. Thanks to our friends at Armada Photograph Mon, 09 Mar 2009 17:06:39 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=265 Eleven Northern athletes are included in the Great Britain & NI team for the European Indoor Championships which begin in Turin on 6th March. Several of our athletes are on course for medals if they can hold their current form, notably Jenny Meadows (800m) who will no doubt have her usual battle with Marilyn Okoro, Richard Buck (400m) and Andy Turner (60mHu) who will be determined to prove his pedigree at the top level. Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:16:23 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=262 The Northern Athletics team for the Malta International match to be held on 18th April has been announced Thu, 12 Feb 2009 11:42:47 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=264 News item on league paperwork Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:54:27 GMT Alan Johnson http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=261 The prospectus and entry form for the men’s 12 & women’s 6 stage road relays championships are now available for download. Online entry is now also available and will once again be handled by Sportsoft Thu, 12 Feb 2009 11:15:19 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=256 Sherdley Park is a typical parkland course with a few slight climbs the wet conditions prior to the championships ensured that the course ‘cut up’ nicely as the afternoon went on making it a test of both stamina and endurance.This may not have suited all but no complaints from Gemma Miles and Steve Veron as the claimed Northern titles on the St Helens course. Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:22:18 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=258 Do you have one surplus to requirements? If so, Chesterfield & District AC is on the lookout for one. We will collect, and could pay small amount if necessary. Prepared to buy new cover if needed. Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:09:28 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=255 NHS Sports injury specialists from Oswestry’s orthopaedic hospital saw over 30 individual athletes at advisory clinics at the Annual Great North Cross Country Championships at St Helens, on Saturday 24th January at Sutton Leisure Centre, St Helens Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:53:04 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=250 News has reached us of the death of Tom. An Irish International athlete at cross country in his early days, Tom was later to become a excellent administrator of our sport holding a number of high profile positions over many years. A lifelong member of Liverpool Harriers he acted as club secretary for many years and also President of Merseyside County AA Thu, 15 Jan 2009 23:53:03 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=254 It stayed dry at St Helens and we had an exciting afternoon of cross country running. Congratulations to all the athletes who picked up titles and medals. Many thanks to our hosts St Helens Council who provide excellent support which helped the event to run smoothly and also all the officials and volunteers without whose help these championships could not have happened. Sat, 24 Jan 2009 18:07:50 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=253 A selection of photos from our Senior & Under 20 indoor championships at EIS Sheffield taken on the weekend of 17/18 January 2009. Thanks to our friends at Armada Photograph. Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:50:59 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=252 A Cutt above the rest – of 5 new CBPs set on Day 2 of the championships to equal the total of 12 set in 2008, it was the performance of Luke Cutts (Dearnside High) in the senior men’s pole-vault that brought the crowd at the EIS to their feet. He came into the competition in great form having cleared 5.50m in December to set a new lifetime best. Sun, 18 Jan 2009 19:05:45 GMT Adrian Chrismas http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=251 Six under 20 CBP and one senior CBP fell on a thrilling day of action at EIS Sheffield on Day 1 of the Senior and Under 20 Indoor Championships. Read Adrian Chrismas report Sat, 17 Jan 2009 20:04:24 GMT Adrian Crismas http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=249 We have a selection of photos from the EIS Sheffield taken on the weekend of 10/11 January 2009.The event incorporated the Northern Athletics Championship. Further images and information about the photos are available from their website Armada Photograph Photo Gallery Many thanks to Algis and Annette for sending us this selection. Please Note all Photos are Copyright Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:10:48 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=248 GATESHEAD duo Craig Sturrock and Richard Kilty were judged to be the best performers on view at the North Eastern Counties Indoor Championships while there was a feather in the cap of organising secretarys Janice Kaufman and Kevin Flannery when Gateshead International Stadium incorporated an Open Wheelchair Race into the championships for the very first time. Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:23:22 GMT Bill McGuirk http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=120 Full in depth 2008 Ranking lists for Northern Athletes are available on the Athletics Data website. Mon, 24 Dec 2007 12:21:36 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=246 We have a selection of photos from the South Yorkshire Cross Country League/Champs held at Norfolk Park, Sheffield on 14 December. Many thanks to Algis and Annette for sending us this selection Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:12:22 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=243 Another bumper entry forced the organisers to bring forward the meeting by an hour to cater for the large entry. Attracting athletes from all corners of the UK the second and final indoor open meeting was for many a final chance to register a competition prior to the championships which begin next month. Results. Sat, 13 Dec 2008 15:04:24 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=244 THE 103rd North Eastern Counties Cross-Country Championships were not for the faint hearted. Persistent heavy rain throughout the 10-race programme made an already tough course at Wrekenton, Gateshead even more demanding. Read Bill McGuirk's report on the Championships Sat, 13 Dec 2008 20:17:44 GMT Bill McGuirk http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=242 Due to the changes taking place within England Athletics, funding for this trip is uncertain. However, in anticipation of the trip going ahead we are registering names from interested athletes in the hope that we are able to secure the funding. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 13:07:51 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=240 We have a selection of photos from the West Yorkshire Cross Country League fixture held at Thones Park on 7 December. Many thanks to Algis and Annette for sending us this selection. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:26:00 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=239 Leeds Metropolitan University has created two posts for a Director of Athletics and a Director of Race Walking. Further information regarding the posts and a download of the application forms can be found on their website. The closing date for applications for the post is 19 December Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:23:27 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=238 We have another bumper entry for our December open meeting to be held at the EIS Sheffield, on 13 December. This has forced us to bring forward the start of the meeting to 11am. A provisional timetable and an entry list is available on the event page, for more information and travel directions please visit the December Event Page Mon, 08 Dec 2008 20:53:47 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=237 The first Northern Athletics 10 mile road running championship over one of the traditional distances of 10 miles was held in conjunction with the Thirsk 10 mile organised by Thirsk and Sowerby H on 30th November. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:28:46 GMT John Driscoll http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=235 We now have a selection of photos of Northern Athletes in action at the International Cross Country Meeting at Tilburg, Holland on 22nd November 2008 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 20:42:04 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=234 Warandeloop Tilburg Holland. On a very cold November morning as the snow fell lightly at first and then with fury as the senior athletes approached their race the athletes from the North of England showed their metal with some great performances. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 20:43:15 GMT Rob Cameron http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=233 Many thanks to Algis and Annette from Armada Photography for once again providing us with an excellent selection of photos from Northern Athletics Indoor Open Meeting at EIS, Sheffield on 22nd November 2008. Sun, 23 Nov 2008 12:47:09 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=232 With an entry of almost 800 the indoor open meeting at the EIS Sheffield on 22nd November proved to a very popular event. Attracting athletes from as far away as the Channel Islands and Scotland we had a full afternoon of entertaining athletics. Sat, 22 Nov 2008 16:32:50 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=231 It looks like we are set for another bumper entry for our two indoor open meeting to be held at the EIS Sheffield. The 22nd November meeting has attracted over 700 entries. Sat, 15 Nov 2008 14:09:48 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=230 No Balls - A New Female Sportswear Design! Northern Athletics has signed up a high performance sportswear brand specifically for female athletes – and that’s No Balls! Sat, 15 Nov 2008 10:35:04 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=229 Northern Athletics will once again be sending teams to the high profile Tilburg Cross Country International in Holland on 22/23 November. This will be the third year Northern teams have made the trip to the Netherlands for this high profile competition which attracts the many of top European athletes as they build up to the European championships next month. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:07:50 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=228 The NHS sports injury clinical team from the specialist orthopaedic hospital in Oswestry have teamed up with Northern Athletics, the competition provider for athletics in the North of England. Their first engagement will be to provide general sports injury advice to athletes at the Great North Cross Country Championships at Sherdley Park, St Helens on Saturday 24th January. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:10:07 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=227 South Yorkshire Cross Country League photo Gallery Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:06:21 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=226 The Liverpool & District Cross Country Union one of the oldest cross country leagues in the country commenced their 2008/09 season at Beacon Park on the 8th November. The Union which can trace its origins back to the 19th century, when a small collection of Liverpool clubs would hold regular winter competition. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:50:46 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=223 The prospectus and entry forms are now available for our cross country and indoor championships, which will be held in January. We are once again offering both online and paper entry forms for both championships. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:17:23 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=225 Entry forms for England Athletics indoor Championships are now available for download Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:37:48 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=224 Prospectus and entry forms are available for the following County Cross Country Championships, Cheshire, Cumbria, Lancashire, Merseyside, North East and Yorkshire Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:44:18 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=222 The AAA of England in conjunction with Northern Athletics promoted the last of this year's Tom Pink Relays at the EIS Sheffield on 1st November. The relays once again proved very popular with both athletes and clubs as over 150 young athletes turned out for this fixture. Sun, 02 Nov 2008 22:18:13 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=220 The AAAs Tom Pink Relays will visit the EIS Sheffield on 1st November. Entries are limited to 12 teams in each age group so early entry is advised. Also included in the meeting will be a team field event challenge. Plaques for the members of the first 3 teams in the Relays and the Field Event Challenges. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:38:10 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=212 Northern Athletes collected five gold medals in the Youth Commonwealth Games held at Pune, India, Sale Harrier Shaunna Thompson did the sprint double winning the 100 & 200m both in new games records. Also setting a new games record was Blackburn’s Sophie Hitchon who won the hammer, Peter Smith of Kingston upon Hull made a clean sweep in the hammer when he collected the men’s title. Sale had more to smile about as Abigail Irozuru collected the long jump gold Well done to all our athletes Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:32:20 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=208 The Annual General Meeting of the North of England Track and Field League will be held on Saturday November 1st 2008 at Longford Park, Trafford, time to be confirmed. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:19:38 GMT Alan Johnson http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=221 As part of the AAA programme to introduce young people to athletics they are participating in a simultaneous marathon relay on the 15th October. London's Lee Valley Athletics Centre and Manchester's Sportcity will host the English events other relays will be held at Madrid, Valencia, West Virginia and Toronto Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:55:56 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=217 We return to Liverpool, this Sunday for the Northern Athletics Young Athletes Road Relays. The event is once again sponsored by our hosts at Croxteth Park, Myerscough College. Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:16:56 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=214 The Annual Open Meeting of Northern Athletics will be held on Saturday 4th October 2008 at ‘The Longfords’, Longford Park Athletics Stadium, Stretford, Manchester at 12.30pm. Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:18:46 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=218 Many thanks to Algis ans Annetta from Armada Photography for once again providing us with a selection of photos from the Yorkshire Vets Track & Field Championships held at Cleckheaton on 21 September 2008 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:58:58 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=219 The BBC is this year keen to attract nominations from as broad a range of sports as possible so as to highlight the sheer volume of work that goes on in our communities as we begin the journey towards London 2012 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 09:47:00 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=216 Congratulations to Leeds City AC & Chester-le-St on their fine victories in the Northern 6 & 4 Stage Road Relays held at Hartlepool on 27 September Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:33:26 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=210 Our best wishes go with the GB & NI team who will be competing in Paralympics at Beijing over the next two weeks, especially to athletes from Northern Clubs who have made the team. Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:58:41 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=209 Calling all clubs and track owners. If you have upgraded to the new 2008 specification, do you have a redundant hammer cage to dispose of which would still be OK for non-competition purposes? Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:54:50 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=207 Many thanks to our friends at Armada Photography we now have a selection of photos from the Inter Couties held at Hull on 23 August. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:18:01 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=201 Regular updates on the progress on Northern Athletes at Beijing Olympics with links to results Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:23:16 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=205 Northern Athletics final track and field team match of the season takes place at Abingdon on 31 August. Its an inter territorial match for under 20s. If any athlete wishes to fill the vacant places they must be in the top 6 Northern athletes on AthleticsData or Power of 10 ranking list or have won the Northern U20 outdoor Championships in 2008 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:27:38 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=206 New Photo Gallery U/23 Match Thank to Armada Photography we now have a second photo gallery from the Under 23 International match at Derby on 10 August Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:33:46 GMT Armada Photography http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=204 For the second year in a row a strong Scottish team took the honours and the Derby Challenge Trophy at the U23 Home International which was held at Moorways Stadium, Derby on Sunday. After leading by over 40 points earlier in the meeting, the Scots were hotly pursued to the end by a determined Northern team which managed to reduce the winning margin to 21 points. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:53:24 GMT Judith Temperton http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=203 The Annual Open Meeting of Northern Athletics will be held on Saturday 4th October 2008 at ‘The Longfords’, Longford Park Athletics Stadium, Stretford, Manchester, commencing at 12.30pm. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:39:49 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=202 NORTHERN ATHLETICS presents the 10th Annual U23 Inter Territorial /Home International Track & Field athletics match. On Sunday 10th August Northern Athletics will once again be hosting the annual U23 Inter Territorial and Home International Match at Moorways Stadium, Derby. Fri, 08 Aug 2008 11:11:03 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=200 the promotion match for division 4 of UKWAL will take place on Saturday 13th September at Abingdon. If your club would like to be entered for the promotion match for Division 4 of the UKWAL please fill in the application form. Closing date 29 August Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:42:37 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=192 The team for the Under 23 home International to be held at Derby on 10 August has been announced Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:12:53 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=199 The Northern League Promotion match will be held at Cudworth on Sunday 31st August. the following teams have quallified Preston, West Cheshire, Blackpool,East Cheshire, Kingston upon Hull, Rotherham, City of York and Middlesbrough AC (Mandale) Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:01:34 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=198 Merseyside Athlete Michael Rimmer continues to make fantastic progress at 800m and has finally ducked under 1.45.00. In a star studded field in Monaco Michael was brilliantly placed third with 200m to go when the pacemaker, Sammy Tangui (Kenya), failed to get out of the way in time and Rimmer ran into him. By now the leaders were gone but Michael stuck gamely to the task and came home 6th behind the winner Yuriy Borzakovskiy of Russia ((1.42.79). He was, however, rewarded with a personal best time of 1.44.68 and will be greatly encouraged as he makes his way to Beijing.. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:23:43 GMT Charles Gains http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=197 Richard N Ripley (Dick) ran in the 1924 Olympic Games, along with Abrahams & Liddell. He was not mentioned in the film Chariots of Fire but was a very great athlete in his own right. From 1924 to 1926 Dick represented the AAA in all the representative matches, being the only runner to have done so, and he never failed to count for his team. Dick was the Northumberland and Durham Champion at 440 yards for six consecutive years, an achievement that has never been beaten. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:23:41 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=195 The Blackburn Celebration 5K elite road race produced the fastest times in the UK so far when Antony Ford beat Andi Jones and Ben Fish and two guest Kenyans in 14.08 on a quick town centre 3 lap course in excellent conditions. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:15:44 GMT Tony Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=196 British Association of Track and Field Leagues (BATFL) are honouring the memory of its former chair Frank Starkie for club officials called the Frank Starkie Memorial Cup. Nominations can only be made by clubs, who are members of leagues affiliated to BATFL. Nominees must be a member of a track and field club that competes in “League” athletics. Citations should draw attention to the nominee’s work for the club or league as organiser, official, team manager or helper showing the breadth of tasks and/ or the time they have been carried out. Where the nominee has delivered great service “against all odds” the challenging circumstances should be described to do justice to the award.” It is intended that this award will be presented alongside other UKA meritorious awards. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:13:43 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=194 The first round of the Northern Inter Club Cup will take place on 17 August. The two venues for Round 1 will be Blackpool and Clecheaton, with the final taking place at SportCity on 13 September Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:50:30 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=191 HS Sports the UK distributor for Finishlynx, a leading manufacturer of photofinish timing & training systems are giving away 50 copies of the event administration software LynxPad. There has never been an easier-to-use program for administering an Athletics competition than LynxPad: an elegant, file-based, program that will enable you to administer an athletics competition. The simple and intuitive LynxPad interface makes it painless to create a list of events, enter athletes names, enter their affiliations, and enter their seeding marks. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:37:18 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=184 Founded in 1896 the modern Olympic movement was the based on the ideas and philosophy of the ancient Greeks; however others had been thinking along similar lines prior to 1896. The Olympic Festival which was held in Liverpool in the 1860s is one such an example. We have reproduced an article on the Olympic festival written by Bob Phillips, which was first published in 2006 on our previous website. Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:38:07 GMT Bob Phillips http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=190 Horwich was once again the popular venue for the 5k Road Running Championships however the strong winds made it seem more like an October afternoon than midsummer Sun, 22 Jun 2008 17:42:21 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=189 If your not already a member of the Northern Athletics Officials Association, then maybe it time you joined. Every member is supplied with a copy of the UK Athletics Rules of Competition and, if stocks allow, a copy of the IAAF Handbook. You will get copies of the magazine “No News” and an invitation to the annual conference, which, in 2008, will be held on Sunday 5th October at the usual venue, Whitcliffe Sports Centre, Cleckheaton. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:15:10 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=188 Armadphotography have kindly sent us a selection of very good photos they took at the senior/under 20 championships at SportCity on 14/15 June. We have created an extra photo gallery and contact information should you require any photos Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:04:13 GMT Algis http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=187 Are you a senior or under 20 athlete looking for a qualifying mark in the hammer, shot, discus or high jump? If so Then read on. Wigan and District Harriers & A.C. in conjunction with Northern Athletics, are hosting a throws and jumps evening for Senior and Under 20 Athletes at Robin Park, Wigan on Tuesday 8th July. Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:01:34 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=186 Perhaps to no great surprise from the knowledgeable and enthusiastic spectators who followed each of the hammer competitions with great interest, Sophie Hitchon set a new CPB in the U20 women’s hammer, having already taken the senior women’s gold on Day 1. Her first round throw of 58.42m erased the 57.12m of Sarah Holt’s set in the same stadium in 2006. Melissa Carr won the U20 triple jump with a new CBP of 12.21m bettering the 12.17m set by Justina Cruickshank in 1996. There was also a new CBP in the U20 women’s pole vault where Abigail Haywood cleared 3.85m – a new lifetime best that took her to 3rd on this season’s P10 rankings. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:11:54 GMT Adrian Chrismas http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=185 Day 1 of the Northern Championships at Sport City Manchester saw the sun shine for most of the day, but most of the sprints we run into a strong headwind. Just one Championship record fell on day 1. It was the longest standing record that was erased when Carl Myerscough threw 19.87m to beat the previous best in the shot- 18.81m set by the legendary Arthur Rowe back in 1962. Myerscough is in good form at present with a SB of 20.38m to rank second in the UK and it is that form that has led to his call up to the European Cup team to replace Mark Edward Sun, 15 Jun 2008 11:03:15 GMT Adrian Chrismas http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=182 We have a selection of images from the Division 2EC match at Keepmoat Stadium, Doncaster, 7 June 2008. Many thanks to Algis at Armada Photography for the photos. Please note all images are copyright "ARMADA Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:31:10 GMT Algis http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=181 Mizuno, official sportswear partner for the Horwich Carnival Races will be incorporating a 1 mile race in to the programme of the event held in Horwich Town Centre near Bolton on Sunday 22 June. The Mizuno Mile will be a very fast circuit around the town centre and will take place at 3pm. Cash prizes are on offer with the winners in each of the races taking home £350, £200 for second and £100 for third. Winners in the U20’s will receive £100 with vouchers for the runners-up. It is hoped that some of the runners taking part in the 5k races for seniors and for veterans will be tempted to set a fast time for the mile. Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:31:23 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=180 The first Northern Inter-Area fixture of the year was the Great Manchester BUPA 10k. Tue, 27 May 2008 16:42:33 GMT Rob Cameron http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=179 Adrian Chrismas reports on Day 2 Northern stars continue to hit the doubles and trebles – Day 2 of the Northern U15 and U17 championships escaped the heavy rain that spread across much of the country, but the blustery wind undoubtedly had a bearing on performances on both the track and in the field. Mon, 26 May 2008 13:31:23 GMT Adrian Chrismas http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=178 Adrian Chrismas reports on Day 1 Double Gold on Day 1 of the Northern U15/U17 Track and Field Championships. It was a double for Tyne- Tyne Breen took the U17 Women’s discus and shot- and for Ashley- Ashley Wren the England U15 pentathlon silver medallist showed his versatility taking the long jump title with a best of 6.07m and the 200m title in 22.93. Sun, 25 May 2008 11:16:39 GMT Adrian Chrismas http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=177 Road to Wigan could also be paved with gold for these athletes......Read part 2 of Adrian Chrismas's preview of this weekend's championships Thu, 22 May 2008 14:04:19 GMT Adrian Chrismas http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=175 Adrian Chrismas previews this weekend's Under 17s Championship at wigan. Double and Triple Gold the Target – this a realistic ambition for several of the young athletes competing at this weekend’s Northern U15 and U17 Track and Field Championships at Robin Park Wigan. Wed, 21 May 2008 22:41:20 GMT Adrian Chrismas http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=176 It is with great sadness that we report the death of Jim Harris. Together with Bill Murphy, Jim formed Stretford Athletic Club in 1964 and by the 1970s had turned it into the top women`s club in the country. He was the team manager of the women`s section for nearly forty years and took the club into Europe in the early 1980s. Thu, 22 May 2008 05:43:40 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=172 Bill McGuirk reports on the two days at Gateshead. GLORIOUS weather greeted athletes to Gateshead Stadium for the North Eastern Counties Track and Field Championships, with sprinters and jumpers taking full advantage of the conditions. Pole vaulters really rose to the occasion on a weekend which produced 19 new championship records – as well as new figures in four events contained in the programme for the first time. Wed, 14 May 2008 09:15:12 GMT Bill McGuirk http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=171 Alison Leonard of Blackburn Harriers set a new Lancashire CBP with a time of 2.03.3s in the 800m at Blackppol on 11 May beating Laura Finucanes record. This performance also places her top of the UK rankings and 2nd in the 2nd in the IAAF junior world rankings Tue, 13 May 2008 09:14:54 GMT Tony Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=138 This year's Horwich Carnival Races day on Sunday June 22nd promises to be bigger and better than ever. In addition to last year's extensive programme there are now even more new events. Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:09:23 GMT Gareth Hughes http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=174 Tameside MBC are looking for a Community Athletics Development Coach. Scale 5 (£18,907-£20,736 per annum) Fixed term contract to 16thJune 2010 (subject to funding) Thu, 15 May 2008 10:12:21 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=140 Report on Malta International match held on 26th April. More photos added 6th May to Photo Gallery thanks to Judith Fri, 08 Feb 2008 14:26:17 GMT Judith Temperton http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=170 We have a selection from the Sheffield Festival of Athletics held in April at Don Valley. Photos kindly sent to us by Armada Photography. Please note photos are copyright Fri, 02 May 2008 18:20:02 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=167 Sarah Holt broke the Under 23 British Hammer record with a throw 63.75 metres. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:52:37 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=165 Natalie Walker has updated the championship bests for 2007 outdoor and the 2008 indoor championships Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:44:23 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=166 100 years ago the Olympics paid their first visit to Britain the marathon was run from Windsor to London. The Marathon course had previously been 25 miles long. For the 1908 race the previously agreed starting line was moved to the Home Park at Windsor to allow the Royal Family to view the start; the finishing line was not changed. The resulting distance - 26 miles, 385 yards - has been the standard marathon distance ever since London. Northern athlete Billy Clarke played a small part in that historical event. Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:26:54 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=162 Congratulation to Chester-le-St and Leeds City AC on their fine victories in the Northern 6 and 12 Stage Road Relays. Read Roger Norton's report on this event. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:00:54 GMT Roger Norton http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=163 The funeral of Frank Gledhill who died on Thursday 28 March will be held on Thursday 10th April 2008 at 12 noon at Huddersfield Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations will go to the Holme Valley and Calder Valley Mountain Rescue Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:59:50 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=157 The prospectus for the track & field championships to be held this summer is now available for download. Online entry system for summer championships is available at AthleticsData Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:42:03 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=156 Katrina Morphet has completed the the Northern Athletics April Newsltter and it is now available for download. Information on a a variety of events plus news on upcoming fixture and a selection of photos from recent events van be found in this addition Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:35:44 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=160 The annual Manx Easter Running Festival took place in difficult weather condidtions however this did not spoil the fun for all those who attended. Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:11:08 GMT Chris Quine http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=159 AAAs Chairman Graham Jessop is looking for comments and feedback on the document 'AAA – Review and Forward Look to 2012 'which was presented to the AAAs AGM on 16th March. Tue, 18 Mar 2008 22:40:45 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=161 A memorial service for the late Andy Norman who died on 24th September 2007 will be be held at 12 noon, on Monday, 14th April at St Giles in-the-Fields Church, 60 St Giles High Street, LONDON WC2H 8LG., Tue, 25 Mar 2008 10:27:34 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=158 Derbyshire athlete Katie Byres,14,from Glossopdale Community College, and who competes for Sale Harriers jumped 3m 61 indoors in the Under 15 girls Pole vault at SportCity, Manchester on 16th March. This height takes her to the top of the all time list indoors for U15 girls pole vault, beating Hannah Olsen's record set 6 years ago. Tue, 18 Mar 2008 16:39:41 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=155 Sophie Hitchon of Blackburn H&AC set a new record for the Under 20s hammer at a Birmingham on Saturady 15 March with a throw of 59:74 breaking the UK Under 20 all time hammer record which has stood since 1998 by just under 2m. She followed this up on Sunday 16th March at the Blackpool warm up meeting with a throw of 59:49. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:52:35 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=154 The funeral service for Mike Bundy will be held at St Wulfram's Church, Church Street, Grantham NG31 6RR at 2pm on Wednesday 19th March 2007. Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:24:33 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=153 We have a new venue for the 2008 Long Road Relays, for the first time we will be visiting the Catterick Army Garrison in North Yorkshire. Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:00:34 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=148 Reports on Northern Athletics Road Running Teams since last September are now available. Thanks to our Team Managers Rob Cameron and Kirsten Scobie. Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:52:10 GMT Rob Cameron http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=150 We are frequently asked why we no longer list the complete road running fixtures taking place within the North of England. Sat, 01 Mar 2008 08:56:41 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=151 Further to our article about the lack of a complete fixture listing of road races, Edwin Bellamy has kindly sent us a copy of fixtures for Humberside. Tue, 04 Mar 2008 09:31:25 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=149 The closing date for applications for The AAAs of England charity 'Athletics for the Young' is the end of February. If you have not already applied you should do so ASAP. Tue, 26 Feb 2008 05:26:47 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=147 North of England Inter Club Cup Statement Sun, 24 Feb 2008 09:30:42 GMT Alan Johnson http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=146 We have a selection of photos from the ICC Final held at Sheffield on 17th February. Many thanks to Algis Motuza at Armada Photography for this photo gallery. Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:56:21 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=145 The AAA's AGM will take place on Sunday 16th March in Room A040 of the Attwood Building of Birmingham City University North Campus. Information regarding the AGM is now available for download Wed, 20 Feb 2008 13:50:45 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=143 English Road Running Association NIKE Senior Women’s 6 Stage Road Relay Championship to be held at Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham on Saturday, 26April 2008. Please note entries will only be accepted through the online entry system at www.race-results.co.uk Postal entries will only be accepted if you do not have access to the internet. Fri, 15 Feb 2008 10:31:58 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=142 It's been a long time since a St Helens athlete last won this title and after a true test of his metal, the young David Forrester proved a worthy champion of the Liverpool & District Cross Country Union title at a misty/foggy Croxteth Park on 10th February. The St Helens Sutton athlete still only 18 built on his growing reputation by taking the senior title ahead of the experienced Richard Burney of Liverpool Harriers. Sun, 10 Feb 2008 22:12:55 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=141 Several late unavailabilities made for an excellent opportunity for many new faces in a Senior North of England team this weekend. The debutants proved they were more than up to the task with a variety of excellent performances. The worst weather of the year threatened many with difficult driving conditions being the norm of the weekend. Sat, 09 Feb 2008 08:05:33 GMT Rob Cameron http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=118 Documents relating to athletes wishing to change clubs, they outline both athlete and club responsibility and procedures. Plus Higher Competition Form Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:39:23 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=137 Bill McGuirk Reports from Roundhay RATHER than mud of late athletes faced a revamped Roundhay Park course which, in parts, was more like a bowling green, for the Northern Athletics 2008 Cross-Country Championships. Thanks to John Lunn and Keith Belcher and all and sundry from the members of the West Yorkshire clubs, a major championship returned to the popular venue after an absence of 10 years. Sun, 27 Jan 2008 17:42:13 GMT Bill McGuirk http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=134 Adrian Chrismas Reports from EIS. The high standards set on Day 1 of the championships were maintained on the Sunday at the EIS. The unquestionable highlights in the field were the U20 men’s triple jump and the senior men’s long jump. All three medallists in the triple jump broke the previous record and set new lifetime bests. Mon, 21 Jan 2008 10:25:42 GMT Adrian Chrismas http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=133 Adrian Chrismas Reports from EIS, Day 1 Northern Athletics Senior & Under 20s Indoor Championships Three new records were set on the first day of the championships, two on the track and one in the field. Sat, 19 Jan 2008 18:50:34 GMT Adrian Chrismas http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=136 List of dates for the Northern Cup and Promotion Matches. Links to League match dates and venues Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:43:53 GMT Alan Johnson http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=135 Roundhay Park, Leeds is the venue for the 2008 Northern Cross Country Championships. It’s a welcome return to this popular venue which has not hosted a major championship since the National Cross Country Championships ten years ago. It will be the first opportunity for a generation of younger athletes to have a run over this famous and popular course. Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:49:10 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=132 A high quality field assembles at the EIS in Sheffield this weekend for the Northern Senior and U20 indoor championships. Heptathlete Jessica Ennis sets out on the road to Beijing. Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:48:33 GMT Adrian Chrismas http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=131 The AAAs of England Charity Athletics for the Young is seeking applications from Athletes who are under 23 for funding of their athletics. To qualify for funding you should be English, in full time education or equivalent, not receiving other funding Sun, 13 Jan 2008 21:45:40 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=130 North of England Officials Worksheet for both Track & Field and Endurance Officials is now available. Wed, 09 Jan 2008 20:02:40 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=103 As part of our commitment to encouraging the development of talent in the North and providing new opportunities for athletes we are assessing the feasibility of taking a team of 24 U20 athletes to Malta for a four day trip which will include competition against teams from Malta, Italy and hopefully 2/3 others the intended dates are 24-28 April 2008 Mon, 19 Nov 2007 15:13:01 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=128 Thank you to those athletes have already registered an interest in the International match planned for Malta in April; your details have been logged. Any athletes who have not yet registered an interest but wish to be considered should contact us ASAP. Mon, 07 Jan 2008 15:55:50 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=129 The annual Manx Easter running festival will be held between 21st March - Sunday 23rd Imformation on the three day event and trave contacts are available Tue, 08 Jan 2008 11:43:04 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=127 AAA Annual General Meeting Preliminary Notice The preliminary notice for the 2008 AGM has been circulated to clubs. Mon, 07 Jan 2008 08:37:05 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=124 Nomination papers have been distributed to clubs with regard to the Regional Council elections to be held in 2008. Sun, 30 Dec 2007 12:00:39 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=123 Ross Millington won his first junior cross country international race in Brussels on Sunday. The Cross Cup International series is one of the highlights on the European cross circuit. Sun, 30 Dec 2007 10:13:37 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=116 We have the results from the Greater Manchester,Cumbria and the North East Cross Country Championships held on the weekend of 8/9 December. Thanks to Bill McGuirk for a report on the North East Championships. Sat, 08 Dec 2007 21:40:36 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=112 Will all Endurance Officials please note that worksheets for the winter season 2007/08 which should have been included in the Officials mail-out are available from either your County Officials' Secretary,from the NA office or click on the link above to download. Apologies for any inconvenience. Wed, 05 Dec 2007 11:05:51 GMT Judith Temperton http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=111 UK Athletics Chairman Ed Warner presented two special awards, both to recognise Meritous Service to Athletics. One of these awards, the final award of the evening went to George Bunner of Halton & Frodsham Harriers and a life long member of Liverpool Harriers. Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:33:10 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=107 The funeral of Ernie Gallagher took place on Friday 30th November, at Springwood Crematorium, Springwood Avenue, Liverpool Sat, 24 Nov 2007 20:55:08 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=110 Congratulations to West Cheshire who won the Sport England-sponsored BBC North West Community Sport Club of the Year award. Sun, 02 Dec 2007 20:16:07 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=105 As part of the modernisation of the sport of athletics in readiness for Olympic success. Yorkshire & Humberside Region are looking for to recruit a Regional Coach Mentor to provide support to the development of coaches and link this into the regional and national pathways Wed, 21 Nov 2007 15:29:55 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=101 Could all male and female senior & under 20 athletes wishing to be considered for the Newcastle team for the first semi final of the UK Athletics Intercity Cup in Manchester on the 27th on January Read More Mon, 19 Nov 2007 13:22:04 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=98 The Northern Cross Country Championships will be held at the popular Leeds venue of Roundhay Park on the 26th January 2008. It’s our first visit to this location since its recent refurbishment; the park will once again provide a testing course and be as scenic as ever. Fri, 16 Nov 2007 15:21:17 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=97 Entry forms are now available for Indoor Track & Field Championships 2008. Thu, 08 Nov 2007 15:04:56 GMT Judith Temperton http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=95 Brief report from AGM Mon, 05 Nov 2007 15:36:10 GMT Alan Johnson http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=94 Results fron the ECCA Cross Country relays held at Mansfield on 3th November are now available Mon, 05 Nov 2007 13:28:26 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=87 We are fast approaching the Cross Country season with the first of the County Championships taking place in December. We have a number of Entry Forms available for download Wed, 24 Oct 2007 10:51:28 GMT Robbie Wood http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=64 The popular Northern Indoor Open Events return to the EIS in Sheffield this winter. The first meeting will be Saturday 24th November, followed by a second event on Staurday 15th December. Foolow the link for online entry or download an entry form Thu, 18 Oct 2007 13:08:03 GMT Judith Temperton http://www.noeaa-athletics.org.uk/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=92 Northern Athletics Team for Tliburgh Cross Country Meeting The Northern Athletics team travelling to Belgium for the Tilburg Waranderloop International Cross Country on 10/11 November has been announced. Mon, 29 Oct 2007 20:42:51 GMT Robbie Wood