Hi everybody,
Well done to all juniors who competed in the Memorial Race on the Town Moor on Sunday and got a rather nice medal to show for it! Check out our Facebook page for pictures.
Reminder: the next Harrier League cross country is on Saturday 23 November at the new venue of Eltringham Farm. The League will share further details nearer the time on their Facebook page and their blog. For more club information on cross country, including kit list, race times and more read our website post: Cross Country league 2024/25: need to know – Tyne Bridge Harriers Juniors
Save the date. The club is doing a Parkrun takeover at Jesmond Dene on Saturday 7 December. All juniors, parents and guardians are welcome to the run and for a coffee afterwards in the café. Further information to follow. Runners must be registered with Parkrun for their barcode: home | parkrun UK
National Cross Country Championships. The club is promoting the national XC championships at Parliament Hill in London on Saturday 22 February to all members, including juniors. More information on entry via the club to follow. Parents and guardians will need to organise their juniors’ transport and accommodation separately but each runner will receive a £20 contribution to their expenses from the club. If you have a question about the race, or your junior is interested, you can email coach Paul O’Mara: pomara23@googlemail.com
Training w/c Monday 18 November
Quayside run for eligible over 12 juniors* only: 6-7pm Monday 18 November
Steady out and back run for over 12 juniors who can run a comfortable sub 30mins 5k. Meet at the Cycle Hub car park (free of charge after 6pm): Quayside, NE6 1BU. The Cycle Hub – It’s all about the bike
(*Important note: Juniors who attend this session must be over 12 and must have already agreed with a coach that they can attend. Juniors should not just turn up as they will not be able to join the session.)
All juniors training: 6-7pm Wednesday 20 November
Meet: Newcastle School for Girls, Brandling Sports Hall, NE2 4RU.
All under 12s must be collected by parents / guardians from inside the hall for safeguarding reasons: no exceptions.
Juniors must wear hi-vis clothing (green, yellow, pink colours etc). This is essential kit and juniors will not be allowed to run outside without it.
All parents and guardians may stay to watch the session in the hall.
Upcoming races / 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.
Races
November
Saturday 23 November: NEHL Cross Country, Eltringham Farm
Saturday 23 November 9am: North Tyneside Council parkrun takeover for the White Ribbon campaign. (to prevent violence against women and girls): Rising Sun Country Park. home | Rising Sun parkrun | Rising Sun parkrun
December
Saturday 7 December. TBH takeover of Jesmond Dene Parkrun and meet for a coffee in the café afterwards.
Saturday 14 December: North East Cross Country Championships. Temple Park, South Shields. Facebook (Register by Saturday 24 November with Coach Paul O’Mara by commenting on his Facebook post Tyne Bridge Harriers Juniors | Facebook or emailing pomara23@googlemail.com)
2025
January
Sunday 19 January: NEHL Cross Country, Wrekenton
Saturday 25 January: Northern Cross Country Championships
February
Sunday 2 February: NEHL Cross Country, Temple Park (Sherman Cup / Davison Shield)
Saturday 22 February: National Cross Country Championships, Parliament Hill, London. Further information on club entry to follow. Any queries to coach Paul O’Mara: pomara23@googlemail.com
March
Saturday 1 March: NEHL Cross Country, Alnwick Castle
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
Useful club information:
Club communications channels:https://www.tynebridgeharriers.com/juniors/club-communications/
Buy Club kit, including vests – see the ‘club clothing’ section on the website. Please allow at least a week or two in advance if you need a vest for racing. Front Page – Tyne Bridge Harriers Juniors
Happy running to all juniors!
Claire.
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