Hi everybody,
Before we go into the update for w/c Monday 10 March, a quick reminder for all those taking part in Birtley Relays this coming Sunday, 9 March. Important club notices, upcoming races and training information for next week follow, so please read on!
Reminder: Birtley Relays Sunday 9 March: A detailed email was sent to all members last week with teams and further information, including venue postcode and parking info. Paul will be at the venue from 10am on the day (Venue: Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy, Birtley, DH3 2LP). He will have all race numbers.
Remember to bring £2 cash for parking and get there in plenty of time before your junior’s race. For all venue, parking and race information including times for each age group, read the prospectus linked to here: Birtley Junior XC Relays inc NECAA Junior XC Relay Championships – North Eastern Counties Athletics Association
Club notices
Volunteers needed – every little counts: We have a number of parent /guardian volunteer roles including helping out at Wednesday training (e.g. helping on the doors and taking the register). We also need help taking the tent to cross country and managing new runners. The roles are not time consuming and can be fitted around drop off / pick up or race attendance. Email Ian Pickett at chair@tynebridgeharriers.com with your expression of interest or speak to a coach.
Club Awards Night, including junior awards: After much debate, your coaches and leaders have carefully chosen the junior award winners, with awards going to a male and female runner in each age group U11, U13, U15 and U17 as well as a ‘Member of the Year’. It will be great to have as many juniors as possible at the awards party to celebrate everyone’s running success over the past year! 7pm Saturday 22 March, Tyneside Irish Centre (Newcastle City Centre). Get your tickets here: 2025 TBH Awards Tickets
Upcoming races
Race opportunity (club entry) sign up by Sunday 17 March latest. Coach Paul O’Mara is now taking names for the Northern Young Athletes Road 5k at Redcar on Sunday 30 March. This is a great opportunity for the juniors to race a road 5k especially being close to home. Last year the club travelled to Manchester for the same race. This is only open for under 15/17 juniors (Must be 13 years old on 31 August 2024). Race information is here: Northern Athletics Speak to Paul for more information or comment on his Facebook post.
Junior Blaydon Race Ballot (self-entry – ballot closes 8pm this Saturday 8 March): Monday 9th June 2025 will see the introduction of an official Junior Blaydon Race, supported by Project Groundwater Northumbria, which will take place in the lead up to the main event. This is a fantastic opportunity for young runners to take part in a special event and experience the thrill of race day. The registration page for the ballot and all the details can be found here: Junior Blaydon Race.
Junior Quayside 3k and 5k runs (self-entry). Now available for entry – races take place on Wednesday 23 April. Sign up here: Quayside 5k, Junior 3k & U11 | 23rd April 2025
Training w/c Monday 10 March
Quayside run*: 6-7pm Monday 10 March
Steady out and back run for 12+ years juniors* who run a comfortable sub 30 minutes 5k. Meet: Cycle Hub car park (free of charge after 6pm): Quayside, NE6 1BU. The Cycle Hub – It’s all about the bike
(*This session is for over 12s juniors only who have agreed attendance with a coach).
All juniors training: 6-7pm Wednesday 12 March
Meet: Newcastle School for Girls, Brandling Sports Hall, NE2 4RU. (All parents and guardians may stay to watch the Under 12s session in the hall.)
** All parents and guardians please note changes to safety and welfare arrangements that apply to ALL juniors **
- Doors open 5.55pm.
- Please ensure your junior enters through the appropriate door dependent on their age.
- Ensure your junior signs out (this will now include all juniors – U12 and 12s and overs) otherwise the event director will need to get in touch with you.
Dates for your diary
Indicative Wednesday training dates 2024-25 – Tyne Bridge Harriers Juniors (clicks through to website) Please note these could be subject to change – latest details provided on the weekly email.
March
Saturday 22 March (from 6pm onwards): Club Awards including junior awards at the Tyneside Irish Centre, Newcastle city centre.
Sunday 23 March: NEHL Cross Country, Druridge Bay
Sunday 30 March: Northern 5k, Redcar, for U15s /17s only.
April
23 April: Junior Quayside 3k and 5k runs (self-entry). Sign up here: Quayside 5k, Junior 3k & U11 | 23rd April 2025
June
9 June: Junior Blaydon Race (self-entry)
Every week: Parkrun.
5k 9am Saturdays and Junior 2k 9am Sundays. Find your local runs and register here: home | parkrun UK
(If there are any races you’d like to see featured here, email me at juniorsecretary@tynebridgeharriers.com )
Happy running to all juniors!
Claire.
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