Harriers Newsletter September 2024
Welcome to the September edition of the newsletter!
If there's anything you'd like to see included here or any general feedback do get in touch at comms@nuneatonharriers.org.uk
We still need a name or it'll be "Harriers Newsletter" forever 😅
What's Going On
Competition!
September has been a busy month on the racing front as the track and field season starts to draw to a close.
We've had seniors and juniors represent the club in a whole host of events since the last newsletter.
The big news was the club winning Division 3 (SE) in the Midland Counties Track and Field League and getting promoted to division 2!
Our Vets teams gave an excellent account of themselves in the A final of the Midland Veterans Track and Field League.
We also ended up with a Bronze Medal in the Masters World Athletics Championships with Carolyn Derbyshire competing in the 5k race walk.
Now that track and field is done for the year the cross country season will be upon on us soon as well as the business end of the road season.
Cross country has started early this year with the rescheduled Nationals taking place in Weston Park over the weekend.
Olivia Bailey was an excellent 16th in the Junior competition and the senior men a respectable 18th out of 28 complete teams.
The Warwickshire Road Racing League is drawing to a close and we've had some excellent performances throughout with PB's galore.
As we go into the last few races the Men's Team are in 9th place with the women's teams 10th. Masters Men are 6th and Masters Women 10th.
Rugby 10 miler on 6th October is still open for entries
WhatsApp Groups
As mentioned last time around we've setup some WhatsApp groups for the various senior competitions.
This has worked really well and some of the success we've had in getting full teams out have been because of the improved communication.
If you'd like to be added to any of these groups drop an email to comms@nuneatonharriers.org.uk
Social
KarenAnne has done an excellent job of getting some social events going.
Mostly recently a visit to the Horsehorses for their Rum and Reggae afternoon.
Athletes always need to take fuelling and hyrdating seriously.
Dates for the diary
Next committee meeting - Tuesday 5th November 20:30
Everyone welcome. If you just want to see how it works behind the scenes or able to get involved in anyway.
Presentation Night - 23rd November
End of season awards! A chance to get together and celebrate everyone's achievements from the year.
Shaw Rowcroft Memorial Trophy 5K - 5th October
A charity event held by our friends at Nuneaton Triathlon Club. A fully inclusive race that can be won by anyone!
Predict your 5k finishing time before the race, no watches or technology allowed, run that time. Closest to their predicted time wins!
Cross Country Season
West Midland Young Athletes Cross Country League
13-Oct-24 Walsall Arboretum
10-Nov-24 Newbold Revel, Rugby
08-Dec-24 Pingles Stadium, Nuneaton
12-Jan-25 Aldersley Stadium, Wolverhampton
09-Feb-25 Pingles Stadium, Nuneaton
Birmingham Cross Country League (Senior Men and Women)
Women
9th November- Northampton
30th November- Betley Court
11th Jan - Warley Woods
8th Feb - Wolverhampton
Men
9 Nov - Cheltenham
30 Nov - Burbage common (Home fixture)
11 Jan - Worcester (Black Pear)
8 Feb - Wolverhampton
Midlands Road Relays - 21st September
We're taking a number of teams to what is always a great event at Sutton Park. We're hopeful of qualifying for the national event again that takes place on October 5th!
Volunteering Heads Up
We're going to be hosting junior and senior cross country fixtures in the next few months. Details to follow soon but we'll need help from as many people as possible to make those events a success.
Anything else
SportsShoes.com discount
As an EA affliated club we get some additional benefits with this particuar retailer!
15% Discount on in season products, special offers and priority order processing.
To reedem the offer.
Goto SportsShoes.com
Create an account (or sign in if you have one already)
Go to the account page
Enter your UK Athletics Number (go here to check it if needed)
Done!
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