Hi everybody,
A few notices this week, followed by details of training sessions for w/c Monday 17 February.
Birtley relays – still time to sign up: The Birtley cross country relays will take place on Sunday 9 March. Coach Paul O’Mara is taking names from all age groups and also needs one under 13 boy to close the team. Comment on his Facebook post or speak to him on Wednesday.
Upcoming cross country fixtures: Best of luck to all juniors competing in theNational Cross Country Championships, Parliament Hill, London on Saturday 22 February.
The next Harrier League fixture is Saturday 1 March at Alnwick Castle, which is a beautiful venue and course. Keep an eye on the Harrier League Facebook page for latest information including parking. Leave yourself at least an hour to get parked up, walk to the course and warm up.
Further information on cross country, including what you need to take, on our website here.
Half term training (next week, w/c Monday 24 February): Wednesday 19 February is the last Wednesday training session before half term. There will be no training session on Wednesday 26 February. Wednesday training resumes on 5 March.
There will be a Monday Quayside session on Monday 24 February for juniors who are eligible to attend.
Training w/c Monday 17 February 2025
Quayside run*: 6-7pm Monday 17 February
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 19 February
Meet: Newcastle School for Girls, Brandling Sports Hall, NE2 4RU.
All under 12s must be dropped off and collected by parents / guardians from the fire exit doors in the main hall. Doors open 5.55pm.
All parents and guardians may stay to watch the Under 12s session in the hall.
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.
February
Saturday 22 February: National Cross Country Championships, Parliament Hill, London, for juniors who have signed up.
March
Saturday 1 March: NEHL Cross Country, Alnwick Castle
Sunday 9 March: Birtley Cross Country relays
Saturday 22 March (from 6pm onwards): Club Awards at the Tyneside Irish Centre, Newcastle city centre. More information to follow in club communications.
Sunday 30 March: Northern 5k, Redcar, for U15s /17s only.
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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