Latest news Dec 18th
Entries are now open for the Cathedral Relays at Birtley, on January 13th 2019. The NEMAA Open XC Relay Champs are incorporated into this event so make sure your club gets their entries in - full details here.
Entries are now open for the Cathedral Relays at Birtley, on January 13th 2019. The NEMAA Open XC Relay Champs are incorporated into this event so make sure your club gets their entries in - full details here.
Latest news Dec 6th
Entries are now open for the 2019 NECAA Indoor Champs (inc. Masters Champs) - full details here. Details have also been posted of how to qualify for an International Masters XC place next year. Finally, don't forget to renew your NEMAA membership before 31st January to get your discounted price of £15 (£25 from 1st Feb onwards). This can be done online via Webcollect or by completing this form, as well as in person to George himself. If using Webcollect, please use the option shown above:-
Entries are now open for the 2019 NECAA Indoor Champs (inc. Masters Champs) - full details here. Details have also been posted of how to qualify for an International Masters XC place next year. Finally, don't forget to renew your NEMAA membership before 31st January to get your discounted price of £15 (£25 from 1st Feb onwards). This can be done online via Webcollect or by completing this form, as well as in person to George himself. If using Webcollect, please use the option shown above:-
Latest news Dec 6th
Entries are now open for the 2019 NECAA Indoor Champs (inc. Masters Champs) - full details here. Details have also been posted of how to qualify for an International Masters XC place next year. Finally, don't forget to renew your NEMAA membership before 31st January to get your discounted price of £15 (£25 from 1st Feb onwards). This can be done online via Webcollect or by completing this form, as well as in person to George himself. If using Webcollect, please use the option shown below (click to enlarge):-
Latest news Nov 20th
Archie has now finished compiling this year's Endurance GP, and the results can be viewed here - many thanks to Archie, and congratulations to the winners, who will be presented with their medals following the XC Champs in February (entry details can be found here).
Next year's endurance GP commences with the XC Champs, so don't forget to get your entries in.
Latest news Nov 12th
Please note that the British Masters 10k Road Champs are incorporated in the Blyth 10k on 7th April. Entries are limited so make sure you apply as soon as details appear online (watch this space). Remember you will need to be registered with BMAF via George Routledge to enter the British Champs.
The winter newsletter will be hitting your inboxes shortly and can be viewed here.
Finally, you can now renew your subs online for next year, either online via Webcollect (choose the "renewal for current paid up members" option) or by cheque (post) or cash (in person)
Provisional dates for 2019 NEMAA Summer Track & Field League fixtures can be found in latest Newsletter. Our very own Lynne Marr was the deserving recipient of a top officials award from England Athletics recently - full story on BMAF website
The Blyth 10k on April 7th 2019 will incorporate the BMAF 10k Championships. NEMAA members who wish to be part of the BMAF Championships are recommended to enter early via the www.bmaf.org.uk website. If you don't already have a BMAF profile please ask Membership Secretary George Routledge to set up a profile for you.
Latest News 3rd October
The next technical officials course in the NE is on Nov 11th for all disciplines (closing date October 31st). BMAF, to encourage qualified officials to help at their events are looking to promote a scheme where they will pay the course fee of Masters athletes to train as officials. Please contact Archie if interested.
Latest News 23rd September
The NEMAA Open Pentathlon results are now online, along with the 5k and 10k race results. Well done to all who competed and many thanks to the dedicated officials for their many hours of work during a variety of weather conditions! Photos from the day here (email me if you have some to add)
Latest News from Malaga (photos below/right)
Guy Bracken has won gold in M55 1500m, well done Guy!
Kath Stewart has won gold in her 400m sprint, huge congratulations Kath!
Some NEMAA All time record updates from the World Masters in Malaga. Jacqueline Etherington has set new figures in the w35 steeplechase taking 4.5secs off her previous record. Christine Elliott has set new w55 figures in the hammer (24.40) and javelin (17.24). Vicky Haswell has set new w35 javelin with 25.08
Jacqui Hodgson (Durham) has broken the long standing w50 400m record, last night, qualifying with ease for her 400m semi final later today. Well done Jacqui, good luck and see if you can smash it further tonight. UPDATE:- Jacqui Hodgson has just broken the w50 400m for the 3rd time in the World Masters championship to finish 8th in the final. Well done Jacqui, much more to come when you are fighting fit.
Guy Bracken (NSP) M55 5000m secured a bronze medal on Wednesday night in the World Champs final. More news to follow - well done all!
Latest news 20th November 2018.
The 2019 BMAF Marathon Championships will be held within the York Marathon on 20th October. Our latest NEMAA road Race Championships was the Marathon Championship which was incorporated in the Newcastle Town Moor Marathon on November 18th 2018 - promoted by the North East Marathon Club.
Latest news Sept 3rd 2018
Watergate 5k results are now online, and there are some amendments to the Tynedale Jelly 10 here.
Latest news August 28th 2018
Jelly Tea results are now online
Latest news August 21st 2018
Please note, women are welcome to enter the 10k Champs (60 min limit).
Don't forget there's a weight/throws pentathlon for all you throwers!
NEMAA will not be entering teams at the masters inter area XC at Bury St Edmunds on Sept 29th due the clash with the opening NEHL fixture, but individual runners can enter themselves and represent NEMAA by entering through the BMAF entry procedure
Latest news August 10th 2018
Morpeth 10k results are now online and Archie has updated the Endurance GP - see also his note at the top of that page. We now have a comments section, near bottom of page (or right on desktop version) - feel free to have your say!
Road news:- The Tynedale Jelly 10 is the official NEMAA 10 mile Champs (on 26th August, it's early this year!)The Watergate 5k on August 30th is the NEMAA 5k MT Championships. Please Note:that only pre-entries will qualify for NEMAA Championship medals.
Latest news August 2nd 2018
Sorry it's taken so long, but full results (in age category) are now available here, with Grand Prix winners here. All records should now have been updated, thanks to Jacqui Hetherington for her efforts in compiling them.
A huge thank you to all our officials, without whom this league could not take place - your efforts are much appreciated!
Latest news July 26th 2018
The last T&F match on Monday will incorporate the relays, something I know everyone enjoys! Full rules and team sheet can be found here.
Latest news July 16th 2018
Another successful T&F league match last night, thanks to all the officials and volunteers - and luckily we managed to dodge the torrential rain that came soon after we'd finished for the night! Well done to all, especially South Shields who are on course to follow in Heaton's footsteps and do the team double this year, barring any huge surprises in a fortnight's time!
Latest news July 9th 2018
NEMAA were representing the North East at this weekend's Inter-Area Challenge - results and report to follow.
As there is another event at Monkton on Monday 16th, we are encouraging as many of you as possible to pre-enter (and preferably pay too) online prior to the night, to reduce congestion in the clubhouse (access may be restricted). Please try out the system if you haven't already and save yourself (and us!) a bit of stress on the night!
Latest news July 4th 2018
Results of the latest T&F league match now online here.
Latest news June 28th 2018
Info on how to apply for selection for the Masters England XC team can be found here. Check out the fixtures page for info on the next NEMAA champs.
Latest news June 26th 2018
Just a reminder that the Morpeth 10k includes the Masters 10k Road Champs (it isn't mentioned on the entry form but don't worry, as long as you're in by the closing date you'll be in the Champs too)
Also, Archie has kindly updated the endurance grand prix.
Latest news June 24th 2018
The Champs results are now published here - there were lots of new Championship and All Time Records set. Well done to everyone who competed, it was a great day and we hope you all enjoyed it. Have a little rest now so you're raring to go for the next T&F league match on the 2nd July!
Latest news June 10th
Inter Area Track & Field Match 2018
NEMAA members are invited to represent The North East Masters Athletics Association in the English Masters Athletics Association Annual Inter area Track & Field Challenge at the Tudor Grange Leisure Centre, Solihull, West Midlands on SUNDAY 8th JULY 2018 at 11.00a.m. Contact Harry Matthews at [email protected] if you wish to compete. (see newsletter for further details)
Age groups are Aged 35 to 49, 50 -59, 60 - 69 and 70+ for men and for women.
ENGLAND ATHLETICS MASTERS TRACK & FIELD CHALLENGE2018
Timetable Age groups
Time EventsW35W50W60W70 M35M50M60M70
11.00 HurdlesW35W50 M35M50
11.00 Discus M35M50
11.00 Long Jump M35M50
11.00 Pole VaultW35W50
11.00 ShotW35W50
11.45 1500mW35W50
12.00 1500m M35M50M60M70
12.00 Long JumpW35W50
12.15 JavelinW35W50
12.20 400mW35W50W60
12.40 400m M35M50M60M70
13.00 Shot M60M70
13.00 Triple Jump M35M50
13.05 2000 walkW35W50
13.25 100mW35W50W60W70
13.30 Javelin M35M50
13.30 High JumpW35W50W60
13.45 100m M35M50M60M70
14.00 Pole Vault M35M50
14.00 Shot W60W70
14.00 Triple JumpW35W50
14.35 800mW35W50W60W70
14.45 DiscusW35W50
15.00 800m M35M50M60
15.00 Shot M35M50
15.00 Long Jump M60M70
15.20 200mW35W50W60
15.30 High Jump M35M50M60M70
15.40 200m M35M50M60M70
16.00 2000 walk M35M50M60
16.00 Hammer M35M50
16.00 Long Jump W60W70
16.20 3000mW35W50
16.40 3000m M35M50M60
17.00 4x100mW35W50W60
17.15 HammerW35W50
17.30 4x100m M35M50M60M70
Photo (right) shows Reg Checkley being presented with a memento
in gratitude for dedicated long service on the Committee.
Latest news June 5th
Last night we were a victim of our own success, with over 200 athletes competing, and almost 90 of you running in the 1500m, which resulted in a bit of a delay for the rest of the evening. Despite this, the match went well, many thanks to the officials and volunteers for all their hard work. Huge thanks too to Jacqui Etherington for compiling the (many!) records that were set last night. Results here. A couple of requests please:- could you try and give realistic estimates for your races, as a closely seeded race is much more satisfying for both athletes and spectators. Secondly, please ensure you enter the correct throw competition - lots of you were in the "wrong" shot comp, judging from the results. Again, it makes for a more enjoyable experience if you aren't standing in a queue of 40 athletes in the B comp, when you should be in the quieter A one.
Remember you can avoid the registration queues by entering and paying online for next week's match here.
Latest news May 2nd
British and Irish Masters Cross Country International 2018
England Athletics Masters Association invite all runners who qualify to run for England to apply for selection for the above event which will be held in Swansea, Wales on Saturday November 17th, 2018.
Race Categories are Women 35 to 70+ and Men 35 to 75+ in 5 year age groups. The selectors will look at runners performances in 2018 in BMAF and EAMA club races, over 5K and 10K on the road, track and country, as well as in other appropriate races. BMAF and EAMA events will give the selectors the opportunity to compare performances of runners against each other.
The selectors will be looking closely at the results from the EAMA Inter Area Cross Country on Saturday 29th September 2018 at Bury St. Edmunds as these will give a more up to date idea of form at Cross Country
Forms and information regarding the requirements will be available on the BMAF website with a link to EAMA as well as from your club selector who is Kim Matthews
If you wish to be considered for the England team please ask Membership Secretary to send your Email address to BMAF (if you haven’t done so already). Please send a Stamped addressed envelope should you want printed details. All applications must be on the printed forms. EAMA are, unfortunately, not in a financial position to assist with travelling or hotel expenses. A team vest may be supplied but the rest of the kit required will need to be supplied by the runner.
Selection will take place early in October and all applicants will be informed of the selectors decision as soon after the selection meeting as possible.
Thank you for expressing an interest and good luck with your application….Kim Matthews
Latest news May 1st
Inter Area Track & Field Match 2018
NEMAA members are invited to represent The North East Masters Athletics Association in the English Masters Athletics Association Annual Inter area Track & Field Challenge at the Tudor Grange Leisure Centre, Solihull, West Midlands on SUNDAY 8th JULY 2018 at 11.00a.m. (see newsletter for further details)
Latest news April 28th
Details of our T&F Champs are now online, along with an easy way to make online entries; the Open Mile is also available. Lastly, remember there's still time to pre-enter all six T&F league matches for the bargain price of £20 - save money as well as queuing time on the night!
The Terry O'Gara 5k results are now online
Latest news April 23rd
We are very pleased to announce that one of our members, Guy Bracken, has been named British Masters Male Athlete of the Year 2018 by the BMAF. Congratulations Guy, well deserved!
Latest news April 16th
Results for the weekend's Hartlepool Marina are now available online - well done to all those who competed. There was some cracking photos on Flickr by Karen Harland, see if you can spot yourself!
Plus, check out our updated Endurance GP, compiled by Archie.
Latest news March 27th
It's been a busy time for our members with competitions varying from the European Masters Indoor Champs at Madrid to the Fell Race Champs at Brough (provisional fell results here).
There was lots of enthusiasm from the athletes that made the journey to Madrid - check out this Youtube link for a taste of the action. There were also some strong performances, with Guy Bracken comfortably winning the M55 3000m, and several PBs obtained by, amongst others, Darren Towart. Full results for the GB team here.
Plus, check out our Endurance GP, compiled by Archie.British and Irish Masters Cross Country International 2018
England Athletics Masters Association invite all runners who qualify to run for England to apply for selection for the above event which will be held in Swansea, Wales on Saturday November 17th, 2018.
Race Categories are Women 35 to 70+ and Men 35 to 75+ in 5 year age groups. The selectors will look at runners performances in 2018 in BMAF and EAMA club races, over 5K and 10K on the road, track and country, as well as in other appropriate races. BMAF and EAMA events will give the selectors the opportunity to compare performances of runners against each other.
The selectors will be looking closely at the results from the EAMA Inter Area Cross Country on Saturday 29th September 2018 at Bury St. Edmunds as these will give a more up to date idea of form at Cross Country
Forms and information regarding the requirements will be available on the BMAF website with a link to EAMA as well as from your club selector who is; Kim Matthews, [email protected] If you wish to be considered for the England team please ask Membership Secretary to send your Email address to BMAF (if you haven’t done so already) . Please send a Stamped addressed envelope should you want printed details. All applications must be on the printed forms. EAMA are, unfortunately, not in a financial position to assist with travelling or hotel expenses. A team vest may be supplied but the rest of the kit required will need to be supplied by the runner.
Selection will take place early in October and all applicants will be informed of the selectors decision as soon after the selection meeting as possible.
Thank you for expressing an interest and good luck with your application….Kim Matthews
Latest news March 12th
A short presentation was held at our latest committee meeting to mark the resignation of Reg Checkley. A crystal trophy was presented by fellow long -serving member George Routledge. Reg has been a valued member of NEMAA for many years, and his work on the committee as website master has been greatly appreciated. We wish Reg well and look forward to seeing him in competition again this year, where he will no doubt be setting some new o80 records!
Latest news March 9th
The NEMAA Road Relay Champs entry form is now online, along with details of NEMAA champs incorporated into other open races here. Also, don't miss your entries for the Fell Champs here.
Latest news Feb 19th
It was a busy time for our athletes last weekend, with the popular Signals Relays on Saturday, and around 12 athletes taking part in the North East Indoor T&F Championships (results here). Several new championship records were set at the champs, congratulations to Liam, Darren, Anna, Jayne, Ross, Ian and Hugh, who improved their own records or set new ones (Records can be seen here).
Latest news Feb 5th
Following a very successful day yesterday, the provisional results of the Masters Open XC Champs are now published - click here. Many thanks to all our volunteers for doing such a great job - we're sure the many athletes that took part are grateful for your efforts. Thanks also to NSP for compiling the results so quickly.
Latest news Jan 15th
AGM
The NEMAA Annual General Meeting was held on Monday 15th January 2018 at Gateshead Stadium, Neilson Road, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear at the earlier time of 5.45pm - due to room availability. At the AGM it was agreed to arrange an EGM on 4th February 2018 at Darlington RFC after the NEMAA XC to discuss Subscription Fees.
There was also an informal meeting after the January meeting - in the Foyer - for those who discussed and improved the summer track & field league and track & field championships timetables.
NEMAA XC
The entry form for the North East Masters Open XC Championships on 4th February 2018 is now on-line - click here to download a printable copy. For the more computer adept amongst you, we may be accepting direct bank payments - please email Val Baxter if you would like further details.
Potential England vest opportunities for our 10k runners can be found on the EA website.
Finally, we'd like to wish all of our members a very Happy New Year, and hope to see lots of you running or jumping or throwing or walking ) next year!
Entries are now open for the 2019 NECAA Indoor Champs (inc. Masters Champs) - full details here. Details have also been posted of how to qualify for an International Masters XC place next year. Finally, don't forget to renew your NEMAA membership before 31st January to get your discounted price of £15 (£25 from 1st Feb onwards). This can be done online via Webcollect or by completing this form, as well as in person to George himself. If using Webcollect, please use the option shown below (click to enlarge):-
Latest news Nov 20th
Archie has now finished compiling this year's Endurance GP, and the results can be viewed here - many thanks to Archie, and congratulations to the winners, who will be presented with their medals following the XC Champs in February (entry details can be found here).
Next year's endurance GP commences with the XC Champs, so don't forget to get your entries in.
Latest news Nov 12th
Please note that the British Masters 10k Road Champs are incorporated in the Blyth 10k on 7th April. Entries are limited so make sure you apply as soon as details appear online (watch this space). Remember you will need to be registered with BMAF via George Routledge to enter the British Champs.
The winter newsletter will be hitting your inboxes shortly and can be viewed here.
Finally, you can now renew your subs online for next year, either online via Webcollect (choose the "renewal for current paid up members" option) or by cheque (post) or cash (in person)
Provisional dates for 2019 NEMAA Summer Track & Field League fixtures can be found in latest Newsletter. Our very own Lynne Marr was the deserving recipient of a top officials award from England Athletics recently - full story on BMAF website
The Blyth 10k on April 7th 2019 will incorporate the BMAF 10k Championships. NEMAA members who wish to be part of the BMAF Championships are recommended to enter early via the www.bmaf.org.uk website. If you don't already have a BMAF profile please ask Membership Secretary George Routledge to set up a profile for you.
Latest News 3rd October
The next technical officials course in the NE is on Nov 11th for all disciplines (closing date October 31st). BMAF, to encourage qualified officials to help at their events are looking to promote a scheme where they will pay the course fee of Masters athletes to train as officials. Please contact Archie if interested.
Latest News 23rd September
The NEMAA Open Pentathlon results are now online, along with the 5k and 10k race results. Well done to all who competed and many thanks to the dedicated officials for their many hours of work during a variety of weather conditions! Photos from the day here (email me if you have some to add)
Latest News from Malaga (photos below/right)
Guy Bracken has won gold in M55 1500m, well done Guy!
Kath Stewart has won gold in her 400m sprint, huge congratulations Kath!
Some NEMAA All time record updates from the World Masters in Malaga. Jacqueline Etherington has set new figures in the w35 steeplechase taking 4.5secs off her previous record. Christine Elliott has set new w55 figures in the hammer (24.40) and javelin (17.24). Vicky Haswell has set new w35 javelin with 25.08
Jacqui Hodgson (Durham) has broken the long standing w50 400m record, last night, qualifying with ease for her 400m semi final later today. Well done Jacqui, good luck and see if you can smash it further tonight. UPDATE:- Jacqui Hodgson has just broken the w50 400m for the 3rd time in the World Masters championship to finish 8th in the final. Well done Jacqui, much more to come when you are fighting fit.
Guy Bracken (NSP) M55 5000m secured a bronze medal on Wednesday night in the World Champs final. More news to follow - well done all!
Latest news 20th November 2018.
The 2019 BMAF Marathon Championships will be held within the York Marathon on 20th October. Our latest NEMAA road Race Championships was the Marathon Championship which was incorporated in the Newcastle Town Moor Marathon on November 18th 2018 - promoted by the North East Marathon Club.
Latest news Sept 3rd 2018
Watergate 5k results are now online, and there are some amendments to the Tynedale Jelly 10 here.
Latest news August 28th 2018
Jelly Tea results are now online
Latest news August 21st 2018
Please note, women are welcome to enter the 10k Champs (60 min limit).
Don't forget there's a weight/throws pentathlon for all you throwers!
NEMAA will not be entering teams at the masters inter area XC at Bury St Edmunds on Sept 29th due the clash with the opening NEHL fixture, but individual runners can enter themselves and represent NEMAA by entering through the BMAF entry procedure
Latest news August 10th 2018
Morpeth 10k results are now online and Archie has updated the Endurance GP - see also his note at the top of that page. We now have a comments section, near bottom of page (or right on desktop version) - feel free to have your say!
Road news:- The Tynedale Jelly 10 is the official NEMAA 10 mile Champs (on 26th August, it's early this year!)The Watergate 5k on August 30th is the NEMAA 5k MT Championships. Please Note:that only pre-entries will qualify for NEMAA Championship medals.
Latest news August 2nd 2018
Sorry it's taken so long, but full results (in age category) are now available here, with Grand Prix winners here. All records should now have been updated, thanks to Jacqui Hetherington for her efforts in compiling them.
A huge thank you to all our officials, without whom this league could not take place - your efforts are much appreciated!
Latest news July 26th 2018
The last T&F match on Monday will incorporate the relays, something I know everyone enjoys! Full rules and team sheet can be found here.
Latest news July 16th 2018
Another successful T&F league match last night, thanks to all the officials and volunteers - and luckily we managed to dodge the torrential rain that came soon after we'd finished for the night! Well done to all, especially South Shields who are on course to follow in Heaton's footsteps and do the team double this year, barring any huge surprises in a fortnight's time!
Latest news July 9th 2018
NEMAA were representing the North East at this weekend's Inter-Area Challenge - results and report to follow.
As there is another event at Monkton on Monday 16th, we are encouraging as many of you as possible to pre-enter (and preferably pay too) online prior to the night, to reduce congestion in the clubhouse (access may be restricted). Please try out the system if you haven't already and save yourself (and us!) a bit of stress on the night!
Latest news July 4th 2018
Results of the latest T&F league match now online here.
Latest news June 28th 2018
Info on how to apply for selection for the Masters England XC team can be found here. Check out the fixtures page for info on the next NEMAA champs.
Latest news June 26th 2018
Just a reminder that the Morpeth 10k includes the Masters 10k Road Champs (it isn't mentioned on the entry form but don't worry, as long as you're in by the closing date you'll be in the Champs too)
Also, Archie has kindly updated the endurance grand prix.
Latest news June 24th 2018
The Champs results are now published here - there were lots of new Championship and All Time Records set. Well done to everyone who competed, it was a great day and we hope you all enjoyed it. Have a little rest now so you're raring to go for the next T&F league match on the 2nd July!
Latest news June 10th
Inter Area Track & Field Match 2018
NEMAA members are invited to represent The North East Masters Athletics Association in the English Masters Athletics Association Annual Inter area Track & Field Challenge at the Tudor Grange Leisure Centre, Solihull, West Midlands on SUNDAY 8th JULY 2018 at 11.00a.m. Contact Harry Matthews at [email protected] if you wish to compete. (see newsletter for further details)
Age groups are Aged 35 to 49, 50 -59, 60 - 69 and 70+ for men and for women.
ENGLAND ATHLETICS MASTERS TRACK & FIELD CHALLENGE2018
Timetable Age groups
Time EventsW35W50W60W70 M35M50M60M70
11.00 HurdlesW35W50 M35M50
11.00 Discus M35M50
11.00 Long Jump M35M50
11.00 Pole VaultW35W50
11.00 ShotW35W50
11.45 1500mW35W50
12.00 1500m M35M50M60M70
12.00 Long JumpW35W50
12.15 JavelinW35W50
12.20 400mW35W50W60
12.40 400m M35M50M60M70
13.00 Shot M60M70
13.00 Triple Jump M35M50
13.05 2000 walkW35W50
13.25 100mW35W50W60W70
13.30 Javelin M35M50
13.30 High JumpW35W50W60
13.45 100m M35M50M60M70
14.00 Pole Vault M35M50
14.00 Shot W60W70
14.00 Triple JumpW35W50
14.35 800mW35W50W60W70
14.45 DiscusW35W50
15.00 800m M35M50M60
15.00 Shot M35M50
15.00 Long Jump M60M70
15.20 200mW35W50W60
15.30 High Jump M35M50M60M70
15.40 200m M35M50M60M70
16.00 2000 walk M35M50M60
16.00 Hammer M35M50
16.00 Long Jump W60W70
16.20 3000mW35W50
16.40 3000m M35M50M60
17.00 4x100mW35W50W60
17.15 HammerW35W50
17.30 4x100m M35M50M60M70
Photo (right) shows Reg Checkley being presented with a memento
in gratitude for dedicated long service on the Committee.
Latest news June 5th
Last night we were a victim of our own success, with over 200 athletes competing, and almost 90 of you running in the 1500m, which resulted in a bit of a delay for the rest of the evening. Despite this, the match went well, many thanks to the officials and volunteers for all their hard work. Huge thanks too to Jacqui Etherington for compiling the (many!) records that were set last night. Results here. A couple of requests please:- could you try and give realistic estimates for your races, as a closely seeded race is much more satisfying for both athletes and spectators. Secondly, please ensure you enter the correct throw competition - lots of you were in the "wrong" shot comp, judging from the results. Again, it makes for a more enjoyable experience if you aren't standing in a queue of 40 athletes in the B comp, when you should be in the quieter A one.
Remember you can avoid the registration queues by entering and paying online for next week's match here.
Latest news May 2nd
British and Irish Masters Cross Country International 2018
England Athletics Masters Association invite all runners who qualify to run for England to apply for selection for the above event which will be held in Swansea, Wales on Saturday November 17th, 2018.
Race Categories are Women 35 to 70+ and Men 35 to 75+ in 5 year age groups. The selectors will look at runners performances in 2018 in BMAF and EAMA club races, over 5K and 10K on the road, track and country, as well as in other appropriate races. BMAF and EAMA events will give the selectors the opportunity to compare performances of runners against each other.
The selectors will be looking closely at the results from the EAMA Inter Area Cross Country on Saturday 29th September 2018 at Bury St. Edmunds as these will give a more up to date idea of form at Cross Country
Forms and information regarding the requirements will be available on the BMAF website with a link to EAMA as well as from your club selector who is Kim Matthews
If you wish to be considered for the England team please ask Membership Secretary to send your Email address to BMAF (if you haven’t done so already). Please send a Stamped addressed envelope should you want printed details. All applications must be on the printed forms. EAMA are, unfortunately, not in a financial position to assist with travelling or hotel expenses. A team vest may be supplied but the rest of the kit required will need to be supplied by the runner.
Selection will take place early in October and all applicants will be informed of the selectors decision as soon after the selection meeting as possible.
Thank you for expressing an interest and good luck with your application….Kim Matthews
Latest news May 1st
Inter Area Track & Field Match 2018
NEMAA members are invited to represent The North East Masters Athletics Association in the English Masters Athletics Association Annual Inter area Track & Field Challenge at the Tudor Grange Leisure Centre, Solihull, West Midlands on SUNDAY 8th JULY 2018 at 11.00a.m. (see newsletter for further details)
Latest news April 28th
Details of our T&F Champs are now online, along with an easy way to make online entries; the Open Mile is also available. Lastly, remember there's still time to pre-enter all six T&F league matches for the bargain price of £20 - save money as well as queuing time on the night!
The Terry O'Gara 5k results are now online
Latest news April 23rd
We are very pleased to announce that one of our members, Guy Bracken, has been named British Masters Male Athlete of the Year 2018 by the BMAF. Congratulations Guy, well deserved!
Latest news April 16th
Results for the weekend's Hartlepool Marina are now available online - well done to all those who competed. There was some cracking photos on Flickr by Karen Harland, see if you can spot yourself!
Plus, check out our updated Endurance GP, compiled by Archie.
Latest news March 27th
It's been a busy time for our members with competitions varying from the European Masters Indoor Champs at Madrid to the Fell Race Champs at Brough (provisional fell results here).
There was lots of enthusiasm from the athletes that made the journey to Madrid - check out this Youtube link for a taste of the action. There were also some strong performances, with Guy Bracken comfortably winning the M55 3000m, and several PBs obtained by, amongst others, Darren Towart. Full results for the GB team here.
Plus, check out our Endurance GP, compiled by Archie.British and Irish Masters Cross Country International 2018
England Athletics Masters Association invite all runners who qualify to run for England to apply for selection for the above event which will be held in Swansea, Wales on Saturday November 17th, 2018.
Race Categories are Women 35 to 70+ and Men 35 to 75+ in 5 year age groups. The selectors will look at runners performances in 2018 in BMAF and EAMA club races, over 5K and 10K on the road, track and country, as well as in other appropriate races. BMAF and EAMA events will give the selectors the opportunity to compare performances of runners against each other.
The selectors will be looking closely at the results from the EAMA Inter Area Cross Country on Saturday 29th September 2018 at Bury St. Edmunds as these will give a more up to date idea of form at Cross Country
Forms and information regarding the requirements will be available on the BMAF website with a link to EAMA as well as from your club selector who is; Kim Matthews, [email protected] If you wish to be considered for the England team please ask Membership Secretary to send your Email address to BMAF (if you haven’t done so already) . Please send a Stamped addressed envelope should you want printed details. All applications must be on the printed forms. EAMA are, unfortunately, not in a financial position to assist with travelling or hotel expenses. A team vest may be supplied but the rest of the kit required will need to be supplied by the runner.
Selection will take place early in October and all applicants will be informed of the selectors decision as soon after the selection meeting as possible.
Thank you for expressing an interest and good luck with your application….Kim Matthews
Latest news March 12th
A short presentation was held at our latest committee meeting to mark the resignation of Reg Checkley. A crystal trophy was presented by fellow long -serving member George Routledge. Reg has been a valued member of NEMAA for many years, and his work on the committee as website master has been greatly appreciated. We wish Reg well and look forward to seeing him in competition again this year, where he will no doubt be setting some new o80 records!
Latest news March 9th
The NEMAA Road Relay Champs entry form is now online, along with details of NEMAA champs incorporated into other open races here. Also, don't miss your entries for the Fell Champs here.
Latest news Feb 19th
It was a busy time for our athletes last weekend, with the popular Signals Relays on Saturday, and around 12 athletes taking part in the North East Indoor T&F Championships (results here). Several new championship records were set at the champs, congratulations to Liam, Darren, Anna, Jayne, Ross, Ian and Hugh, who improved their own records or set new ones (Records can be seen here).
Latest news Feb 5th
Following a very successful day yesterday, the provisional results of the Masters Open XC Champs are now published - click here. Many thanks to all our volunteers for doing such a great job - we're sure the many athletes that took part are grateful for your efforts. Thanks also to NSP for compiling the results so quickly.
Latest news Jan 15th
AGM
The NEMAA Annual General Meeting was held on Monday 15th January 2018 at Gateshead Stadium, Neilson Road, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear at the earlier time of 5.45pm - due to room availability. At the AGM it was agreed to arrange an EGM on 4th February 2018 at Darlington RFC after the NEMAA XC to discuss Subscription Fees.
There was also an informal meeting after the January meeting - in the Foyer - for those who discussed and improved the summer track & field league and track & field championships timetables.
NEMAA XC
The entry form for the North East Masters Open XC Championships on 4th February 2018 is now on-line - click here to download a printable copy. For the more computer adept amongst you, we may be accepting direct bank payments - please email Val Baxter if you would like further details.
Potential England vest opportunities for our 10k runners can be found on the EA website.
Finally, we'd like to wish all of our members a very Happy New Year, and hope to see lots of you running or jumping or throwing or walking ) next year!
The British and Irish Masters International XC took place recently in Derry, and the North East were particularly well represented in the teams. There were some really strong performances on the day, and a number of team medals were won - well done to all who represented their country. Results can be seen here.
You may not actually realise it, but as a member of NEMAA you are also automatically also a member of the BMAF. Currently we do not routinely share our members email address with BMAF - however, this is now under consideration by the committee. Anyone who has any strong objections to their information being shared (or any other opinions) is welcome to get in touch via email to either George Routledge or Val Baxter.
The benefits of BMAF membership:
The BMAF was a leading member country in the formation of World Masters Athletics and later European Masters Athletics. Our members compete in the European and World Championships with more than 10,000 other competitors.
Latest news Nov 6th
BMAF News
You now have three ways to read Masters Athletics magazine:
The current edition (Autumn 2017) is available as a PDF file on the BMAF server. You can read it online or download/print it if you wish, but please note it is 20MB in size because of the high quality photos we have used. Click here to access it. Log into your account in Opentrack and click on “View Masters Athletics” in order to see all editions since 2013. You can then read any of the magazines like a digital book whatever computer device you are using. If you haven’t done this for a while, this may also remind you to check that your personal details are up-to-date.
If you wish to read it as a paper magazine, then take out an annual subscription for £10, which covers 4 editions. Each edition will be posted to you shortly after it is published online and if you do this now, Paul Smith the BMAF editor will be able to send you one of the spare copies of the current edition.
You can also see more recent news on the BMAF website. Articles this week included:
Latest news Sept 27th
Tynedale 10 mile results are now online here, and please have a look at an unofficial endurance Grand Prix compiled by Archie Jenkins.
Match report by Archie Jenkins
BMAF Track 10,000m Championships, Monkton Stadium Jarrow, 16/9/2017
The annual BMAF track 10,000m championships were hosted for the first time by the North East Masters Athletics Association at Jarrow on September 16th. Despite a busy racing calendar over the weekend, including the SVHC cross country trials and the Northern Athletics 4 and 6 stage road relay championships, 58 entries were received.
The event was incorporated in the NECAA Pentathlon Championships and all three races started on time with swift presentations for those who had travelled to the north east. A cool northerly breeze was possibly ideal for the 48 starters on the day.
Making her track debut, Great Britain Ultra Internationalist and Scotland 2014 Commonwealth Games marathon representative Joasia Zakrzewski, immediately took on the field in the first race, securing the W40 title. The Dumfries GP was doggedly followed by W35 winner, Luton AC`s Charlene Jacobs-Conradie. On home ground, NEMAA runners Kirstin Farquar, Elaine Leslie and Heather Robinson took the remaining women`s titles, England Masters Cross Country internationalist, Leslie having recently moved into the W50 category. Third last year, Arthur Daley (Gloucester AC) made the trip north worthwhile with M65 success. Mick Casey (Northern Masters and Wolds Vets) and the recent winner (1500m) of the inaugural North of England Masters Championships convincingly won the M70 age group. Ken Chapman (Kimberworth Striders) and Reg Checkley (Heaton H) landed the M75 and M80 titles respectively.
Charnwood AC`s Mick Kingsbury (M50) runner up last year in Birmingham and running five seconds quicker than his 2016 time, was rewarded by setting the early pace in the second race of the day. Runner up Gregg Penn (North Shields Poly) missed out on a BMAF silver medal by only entering the NEMAA Championships held in conjunction. Durham`s Steve Everett having initially matched Kingsbury stride for stride eventually finished third overall and with it the M55 title. England 2016 Masters Cross Country internationalist Brian Martin from Darlington Quakers RC, led home the M60 field from Laurence Taylor (North Yorks Moors AC). With David Nicholson (Morpeth H) third, only 40 seconds separated the three M60 medal winners.
Scottish Veterans` Jozsef Farkas, the BMAF M35 track 5000m champion and World Indoor 3,000m bronze medallist from Daegu, saw off the challenge of 2016 M40 winner Mark Couldwell (Charnwood AC) to win the M35 age group in the final 10,000m race of the day. In successfully defending his M40 title, Couldwell was the second Charnwood AC and third Midland Masters winner on the day. Vets AC and Scotland`s Ian Johnson, M45 runner up in 2016, ran his usual combative race in a tightly bunched M45 contest. In the closest category finish of the day Northern Ireland`s Steve Cairns was less than five seconds behind.
Many of the competitors now look to their respective national selectors for the annual BMAF and Ireland Cross Country International, this year to be hosted by Northern Ireland Masters in Londonderry in November. NEMAA the host master’s area club, took seven age category titles and seventeen medals in all. Kirstin Farquhar, Elaine Leslie and Heather Robinson also further rose to the occasion by improving the NEMAA all-time track 10,000m records.
Results for all the races can be seen here.
Latest news Sept 16th
A fab day at the Pentathlon Champs today - thanks to all the officials who did a magnificent job, and the behind the scenes stuff with the photo finish and NECAA pentathlon results (Toby and Kevin).
Our athletes came away with a great assortment of gold medals (plus silver and bronze of course) - results of the pentathlon can be found here and the various 10k/5k races here
Jayne Henderson broke her own Championship record for F50, while Suzan Dudink also broke the record for the F40 age group - congratulations to both ladies, and well done everyone!
Latest news Sept 4th 2017
A successful weekend at the NoE Masters at Sheffield from many of our athletes! At least 18 golds with many silver and bronzes medals collected from numerous running, jumping and throwing athletes.
Jacqueline Etherington is in the middle of updating the records but so far she's come across 8 new NEMAA all time records achieved this weekend, notably Gateshead Stuart Ryan, who broke 3 v55 records ( shot, discus and javelin) - well done Stuart!
Once she's updated, if any member feels a performance has been missed, please message her on FB (via the Masters page) or email [email protected]. She will verify by Po10 and updated accordingly.
Well done to all, you did the NE proud!
Oh and our fabulous NE officials should also be congratulated too!
Latest news August 14th 2017
If you are having problems logging into your BMAF Opentrack profile in order to enter BMAF events - please contact Membership Secretary George Routledge ASAP -E Mail [email protected]. Please do not attempt to set up a new profile.
Latest news August 2nd 2017
Monday 31st July saw the last league match of the season, with some stunning performances, notably from Suzan Dudink who created a new record of her own by breaking at least one record in every one of the league matches this season! The relays at the end of the night also provided some excitement and lots of fun, with South Shields men taking the prize for fastest team in both the 4x100 and 4x400, as well as the league record for both. The ladies 4 x 400 was won by Sunderland Harriers, also in record time, whilst the 4 x 100 went to Darlington Harriers. Congratulations to everyone who competed - full results can be seen here, with results by age category here.
In the informal relay competition (3 points for 1st, 2 for 2nd and 1 for 3rd with 3 bonus points for a record), South Shields were the big winners with 19 points, Crook were second with 13 and Heaton third with 11. Well done all!
We have a new record-keeper, Jacqueline Etherington, who has been working extra hard to get our out of date records updated and corrected where necessary. There are still some to be updated so please be patient for a few more days until we have them all posted. Huge thanks to Jacqui for taking on this monumental task!
Latest news July 11th 2017
The 5th track and field league match on July 17th will incorporate a 3k walk event - consider giving this a try if you've never done it, you may be pleasantly surprised! Pre-entries welcome at [email protected]
There are a number of entry forms now available on the website (Entry/application forms) for upcoming events - please have a look,download some and get your entries in nice and early!
In case you missed it, the Inter-Area Challenge happened recently - see the Latest for a short report.
You may not actually realise it, but as a member of NEMAA you are also automatically also a member of the BMAF. Currently we do not routinely share our members email address with BMAF - however, this is now under consideration by the committee. Anyone who has any strong objections to their information being shared (or any other opinions) is welcome to get in touch via email to either George Routledge or Val Baxter.
The benefits of BMAF membership:
- “Masters Athletics” published periodically, both online and paper copies
- Discount on subscription to the magazine Athletics Weekly
- Local competition, club newsletter and social events
- Make new friends with similar interests
- Opportunity to compete in British, European and World Championships
- Opportunity to purchase distinctive Club or British sportswear
The BMAF was a leading member country in the formation of World Masters Athletics and later European Masters Athletics. Our members compete in the European and World Championships with more than 10,000 other competitors.
Latest news Nov 6th
BMAF News
You now have three ways to read Masters Athletics magazine:
The current edition (Autumn 2017) is available as a PDF file on the BMAF server. You can read it online or download/print it if you wish, but please note it is 20MB in size because of the high quality photos we have used. Click here to access it. Log into your account in Opentrack and click on “View Masters Athletics” in order to see all editions since 2013. You can then read any of the magazines like a digital book whatever computer device you are using. If you haven’t done this for a while, this may also remind you to check that your personal details are up-to-date.
If you wish to read it as a paper magazine, then take out an annual subscription for £10, which covers 4 editions. Each edition will be posted to you shortly after it is published online and if you do this now, Paul Smith the BMAF editor will be able to send you one of the spare copies of the current edition.
You can also see more recent news on the BMAF website. Articles this week included:
- Masters Marathon 2018
- England team selected for the 2017 British and Irish Cross Country International
- Accommodation Booking Up Fast for Madrid and Alicante
- BMAF Marketing and Communications Lead
Latest news Sept 27th
Tynedale 10 mile results are now online here, and please have a look at an unofficial endurance Grand Prix compiled by Archie Jenkins.
Match report by Archie Jenkins
BMAF Track 10,000m Championships, Monkton Stadium Jarrow, 16/9/2017
The annual BMAF track 10,000m championships were hosted for the first time by the North East Masters Athletics Association at Jarrow on September 16th. Despite a busy racing calendar over the weekend, including the SVHC cross country trials and the Northern Athletics 4 and 6 stage road relay championships, 58 entries were received.
The event was incorporated in the NECAA Pentathlon Championships and all three races started on time with swift presentations for those who had travelled to the north east. A cool northerly breeze was possibly ideal for the 48 starters on the day.
Making her track debut, Great Britain Ultra Internationalist and Scotland 2014 Commonwealth Games marathon representative Joasia Zakrzewski, immediately took on the field in the first race, securing the W40 title. The Dumfries GP was doggedly followed by W35 winner, Luton AC`s Charlene Jacobs-Conradie. On home ground, NEMAA runners Kirstin Farquar, Elaine Leslie and Heather Robinson took the remaining women`s titles, England Masters Cross Country internationalist, Leslie having recently moved into the W50 category. Third last year, Arthur Daley (Gloucester AC) made the trip north worthwhile with M65 success. Mick Casey (Northern Masters and Wolds Vets) and the recent winner (1500m) of the inaugural North of England Masters Championships convincingly won the M70 age group. Ken Chapman (Kimberworth Striders) and Reg Checkley (Heaton H) landed the M75 and M80 titles respectively.
Charnwood AC`s Mick Kingsbury (M50) runner up last year in Birmingham and running five seconds quicker than his 2016 time, was rewarded by setting the early pace in the second race of the day. Runner up Gregg Penn (North Shields Poly) missed out on a BMAF silver medal by only entering the NEMAA Championships held in conjunction. Durham`s Steve Everett having initially matched Kingsbury stride for stride eventually finished third overall and with it the M55 title. England 2016 Masters Cross Country internationalist Brian Martin from Darlington Quakers RC, led home the M60 field from Laurence Taylor (North Yorks Moors AC). With David Nicholson (Morpeth H) third, only 40 seconds separated the three M60 medal winners.
Scottish Veterans` Jozsef Farkas, the BMAF M35 track 5000m champion and World Indoor 3,000m bronze medallist from Daegu, saw off the challenge of 2016 M40 winner Mark Couldwell (Charnwood AC) to win the M35 age group in the final 10,000m race of the day. In successfully defending his M40 title, Couldwell was the second Charnwood AC and third Midland Masters winner on the day. Vets AC and Scotland`s Ian Johnson, M45 runner up in 2016, ran his usual combative race in a tightly bunched M45 contest. In the closest category finish of the day Northern Ireland`s Steve Cairns was less than five seconds behind.
Many of the competitors now look to their respective national selectors for the annual BMAF and Ireland Cross Country International, this year to be hosted by Northern Ireland Masters in Londonderry in November. NEMAA the host master’s area club, took seven age category titles and seventeen medals in all. Kirstin Farquhar, Elaine Leslie and Heather Robinson also further rose to the occasion by improving the NEMAA all-time track 10,000m records.
Results for all the races can be seen here.
Latest news Sept 16th
A fab day at the Pentathlon Champs today - thanks to all the officials who did a magnificent job, and the behind the scenes stuff with the photo finish and NECAA pentathlon results (Toby and Kevin).
Our athletes came away with a great assortment of gold medals (plus silver and bronze of course) - results of the pentathlon can be found here and the various 10k/5k races here
Jayne Henderson broke her own Championship record for F50, while Suzan Dudink also broke the record for the F40 age group - congratulations to both ladies, and well done everyone!
Latest news Sept 4th 2017
A successful weekend at the NoE Masters at Sheffield from many of our athletes! At least 18 golds with many silver and bronzes medals collected from numerous running, jumping and throwing athletes.
Jacqueline Etherington is in the middle of updating the records but so far she's come across 8 new NEMAA all time records achieved this weekend, notably Gateshead Stuart Ryan, who broke 3 v55 records ( shot, discus and javelin) - well done Stuart!
Once she's updated, if any member feels a performance has been missed, please message her on FB (via the Masters page) or email [email protected]. She will verify by Po10 and updated accordingly.
Well done to all, you did the NE proud!
Oh and our fabulous NE officials should also be congratulated too!
Latest news August 14th 2017
If you are having problems logging into your BMAF Opentrack profile in order to enter BMAF events - please contact Membership Secretary George Routledge ASAP -E Mail [email protected]. Please do not attempt to set up a new profile.
Latest news August 2nd 2017
Monday 31st July saw the last league match of the season, with some stunning performances, notably from Suzan Dudink who created a new record of her own by breaking at least one record in every one of the league matches this season! The relays at the end of the night also provided some excitement and lots of fun, with South Shields men taking the prize for fastest team in both the 4x100 and 4x400, as well as the league record for both. The ladies 4 x 400 was won by Sunderland Harriers, also in record time, whilst the 4 x 100 went to Darlington Harriers. Congratulations to everyone who competed - full results can be seen here, with results by age category here.
In the informal relay competition (3 points for 1st, 2 for 2nd and 1 for 3rd with 3 bonus points for a record), South Shields were the big winners with 19 points, Crook were second with 13 and Heaton third with 11. Well done all!
We have a new record-keeper, Jacqueline Etherington, who has been working extra hard to get our out of date records updated and corrected where necessary. There are still some to be updated so please be patient for a few more days until we have them all posted. Huge thanks to Jacqui for taking on this monumental task!
Latest news July 11th 2017
The 5th track and field league match on July 17th will incorporate a 3k walk event - consider giving this a try if you've never done it, you may be pleasantly surprised! Pre-entries welcome at [email protected]
There are a number of entry forms now available on the website (Entry/application forms) for upcoming events - please have a look,download some and get your entries in nice and early!
In case you missed it, the Inter-Area Challenge happened recently - see the Latest for a short report.
NEMAA Fell Championships were incorporated into Saltwell Fell Race, which took place on July 4th - entries were on the day only (the only championship that doesn't require pre-entry). Results here
Latest news July 3rd 2017
Full Championship results are now available on the website here, although unfortunately they will only display in the correct format on a desktop computer. For mobile friendly Champs results, click here.
There were lots of Championship Records broken or set - and the ladies outdid the men with 13 records versus 10! Well done to all of the athletes who competed, we now have medals available for anyone who didn't manage to get theirs on the day, and will be giving them out at the league match on Monday 3rd July.
The record breakers were as follows:-
Andrew Webb O65 100m hurdles, Ian Barnes O80 800m and 1500m, Kevin Jeffress O35 5k, Jim Sloan O75 discus, Steven Birse O35 javelin, David Dowson O35 hammer and heavy weight, John Wild O65 hammer, and Hugh Ryan O80 heavy weight.
Fiona Wilson O45 80m hurdles, Elizabeth Page O55 80m hurdles and O55 javelin, Hayley Richardson O35 100m hurdles, Jayne Henderson O50 200m, Lynn Marr O55 800m, Maggie Loraine O60 800m, Pamela Gardiner O55 discus and shot, Janette Kilgour O65 shot, Vicky Younger O35 javelin, Anna Harris O45 long jump and Louise Lennox O40 high jump.
July 2nd saw a team of North East Masters athletes travel down to Solihull to compete in the BMAF T&F Inter-area Challenge. Watch this space for updates on how the team did!
Have you bought your exclusive Masters badge from Archie yet? A bargain at £2.50, they are a great way of showing you belong to one of the best athletics clubs in the North East, and should be worn with pride!
Full Championship results are now available on the website here, although unfortunately they will only display in the correct format on a desktop computer. For mobile friendly Champs results, click here.
There were lots of Championship Records broken or set - and the ladies outdid the men with 13 records versus 10! Well done to all of the athletes who competed, we now have medals available for anyone who didn't manage to get theirs on the day, and will be giving them out at the league match on Monday 3rd July.
The record breakers were as follows:-
Andrew Webb O65 100m hurdles, Ian Barnes O80 800m and 1500m, Kevin Jeffress O35 5k, Jim Sloan O75 discus, Steven Birse O35 javelin, David Dowson O35 hammer and heavy weight, John Wild O65 hammer, and Hugh Ryan O80 heavy weight.
Fiona Wilson O45 80m hurdles, Elizabeth Page O55 80m hurdles and O55 javelin, Hayley Richardson O35 100m hurdles, Jayne Henderson O50 200m, Lynn Marr O55 800m, Maggie Loraine O60 800m, Pamela Gardiner O55 discus and shot, Janette Kilgour O65 shot, Vicky Younger O35 javelin, Anna Harris O45 long jump and Louise Lennox O40 high jump.
July 2nd saw a team of North East Masters athletes travel down to Solihull to compete in the BMAF T&F Inter-area Challenge. Watch this space for updates on how the team did!
Have you bought your exclusive Masters badge from Archie yet? A bargain at £2.50, they are a great way of showing you belong to one of the best athletics clubs in the North East, and should be worn with pride!
Latest news June 7th 2017
NEMAA records may not be updated for a while, as we have so far had no volunteers come forward to act as statisticians.
The 2017 NEMAA Fell Race Championship is included in the Saltwell Fell Race on Tuesday July 4th. This is the only NEMAA championship when entries are only taken on the night. Medals will only be awarded to paid up NEMAA members.
The BMAF Track 10k Championship takes place on September 16th - click here for full details
We plan to include a 3k walk event (non- scoring) in our 5th league match on July 17th at approx. 8.20pm - if you've never tried this event, consider giving it a go!
NEMAA records may not be updated for a while, as we have so far had no volunteers come forward to act as statisticians.
The 2017 NEMAA Fell Race Championship is included in the Saltwell Fell Race on Tuesday July 4th. This is the only NEMAA championship when entries are only taken on the night. Medals will only be awarded to paid up NEMAA members.
The BMAF Track 10k Championship takes place on September 16th - click here for full details
We plan to include a 3k walk event (non- scoring) in our 5th league match on July 17th at approx. 8.20pm - if you've never tried this event, consider giving it a go!
NEMAA T&F League
Results for all matches will appear on line here shortly after they take place - please contact [email protected] if you notice any errors as soon as possible. Thanks to all the officials who turn out in rain or shine - at the top of the home page there's a nice shot of some of the timekeepers, since you probably don't get much of a look at them as you fly past the line!
BMAF Track & Field Inter-Area Challenge was held at Solihull 2 Jul 2017. NEMAA sent a team of 11 members plus team manager Harry Matthews. Everyone performed extremely well against top class competition.
The BMAF track 10k Championships will be held at Monkton Stadium on Saturday September 16th. Further info can be found on the BMAF website here and all entries will be online. You will need to be registered with BMAF Opentrack - for further information see the IMPORTANT INFORMATION post below.
North of England Track and Field Championships, open to all NEMAA/Northern Masters/Isle of Man VAC members, are taking place on September 2nd/3rd at Sheffield. Further information can be found on the BMAF website
International Cross Country
England Athletics Masters Association invite all runners who qualify to run for England to apply for selection for the above event which will be held in Londonderry, Northern Ireland on Saturday November 18th, 2017.
Race Categories are Women 35 to 70+ and Men 35 to 75+ in 5 year age groups. The selectors will look at runners performances in 2017 in BMAF and EAMA club races, over 5K and 10K on the road, track and country, as well as in other appropriate races. BMAF and EAMA events will give the selectors the opportunity to compare performances of runners against each other.
Forms and information regarding the requirements will be available on the EAMA website ,and from your Area Representative listed below and also on our "Application Forms" page..
NEMAA members please apply to Kim Matthews – address below
EAMA are, unfortunately, not in a financial position to assist with travelling or hotel expenses. A team vest may be supplied but the rest of the kit required will be need to be supplied by the runner.
Selection will take place early in October and all applicants will be informed of the selectors decision as soon after the selection meeting as possible.
Philip Lee
EAMA Cross Country Secretary
NEMAA
Kim Matthews, 7 Spencers View, Stella Riverside, Blaydon on Tyne NE21 4FT
Record Keeper
Applications for a NEMAA record co-ordinator/statistician to Archie Jenkins (secretary) at [email protected] as soon as possible please.
General interest Items
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL NEMAA MEMBERS.
NEMAA is affiliated to BMAF (the British Masters Athletics Association) and in order for NEMAA members to be able to enter BMAF , European and World Masters events they must be registered online with BMAF Open Track - and can only enter these events on line via BMAF Open Track. Paper entry forms are no longer acceptable.
If you are planning to enter future BMAF, European or World Masters events - BMAF OpenTrack can be used directly by NEMAA members or the NEMAA Membership Secretary to upload your name, address, Email address, UKA Club, UKA Licence number , NEMAA number, Place of birth and proof of date of birth. If you haven’t already signed up with BMAF OpenTrack and you would like the NEMAA membership secretary to provide BMAF with your details- please contact George Routledge.
You will not be able to enter BMAF events via the BMAF Opentrack until you have provided BMAF with all these details and you must be a paid up member of NEMAA as well as your first claim club.
Please do not leave it to the final few days of the closing date of events before uploading your details.
Assistance to open competitors and fallback technical support will be provided by the BMAF support team Peter Kennedy/Alex Rowe via the email address [email protected] . Queries from NEMAA members who are having problems signing up should contact the NEMAA secretary - George Routledge .Please do not try to set up a brand new BMAF profile for yourself.
The objectives of the OpenTrack concept are to:
a)Give the athletes the responsibility for managing their own data, with quick and easy access to the required functionality b)Ensure that OpenTrack functions can be equally operated online by athletes themselves or by family members , friends or the NEMAA membership secretary on behalf of non-IT skilled athletes, (those without access to a computer) c)Ensure that entry into BMAF competitions is controlled according to the athletes validated status.
NEMAA members will be able to:
1. Access OpenTrack :2. Enter Member Details: 3. Read Masters Athletics Magazine :4. Enter BMAF, European and World Masters Competitions
To reach OpenTrack: For existing NEMAA members who have previously provided their email address: - Click on the Member Login function of the www. BMAF.org.uk website . On seeing the BMAF OpenTrack home page, Click Login/Signup - Enter your email address and password. - If you have forgotten or don’t know your password, click “Forgot/Need Password?” option and enter your email address. When you receive the password reset email which is sent to the email address that you have specified (usually within seconds), Click on the link provided which will allow you to choose a password
To reach OpenTrack : For NEMAA members who have not previously provided their email address - Enter your name, date of birth, gender, NEMAA to identify yourself, followed by your email address and click “Check”. If you are matched with an existing athlete record, you will be then prompted to request a password-reset - Login as described above
If OpenTrack is unsure that it can grant you access to the existing account or you are not sure that this is your account, then it will trigger a request for assistance to your area club membership secretary.
Please ensure that you access BMAF OpenTrack using the name you provided when joining NEMAA and not a variation of your first name or surname. E.g. Robert, Rob, Bob, Bobby, etc.
Paper entry forms will however, still be acceptable for NEMAA Championships ,events and subs renewals.
2015 Veteran Women's T&F Ranking Book
The 2015 Veteran Women’s Ranking Book and it is now available to buy.
The size has increased to 9400 performances hense the increase in price to £5, to reflect the increased cost of printing a larger booklet.
To order a copy please send a cheque for £5 (payable to Mrs S Gandee) together with an A5 self-addressed envelope with a large 2nd class stamp. Address is Mrs S Gandee, 4 Westfield Road, Hertford, SG14 3DJ.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL NEMAA MEMBERS.
NEMAA is affiliated to BMAF (the British Masters Athletics Association) and in order for NEMAA members to be able to enter BMAF , European and World Masters events they must be registered online with BMAF Open Track - and can only enter these events on line via BMAF Open Track. Paper entry forms are no longer acceptable.
If you are planning to enter future BMAF, European or World Masters events - BMAF OpenTrack can be used directly by NEMAA members or the NEMAA Membership Secretary to upload your name, address, Email address, UKA Club, UKA Licence number , NEMAA number, Place of birth and proof of date of birth. If you haven’t already signed up with BMAF OpenTrack and you would like the NEMAA membership secretary to provide BMAF with your details- please contact George Routledge.
You will not be able to enter BMAF events via the BMAF Opentrack until you have provided BMAF with all these details and you must be a paid up member of NEMAA as well as your first claim club.
Please do not leave it to the final few days of the closing date of events before uploading your details.
Assistance to open competitors and fallback technical support will be provided by the BMAF support team Peter Kennedy/Alex Rowe via the email address [email protected] . Queries from NEMAA members who are having problems signing up should contact the NEMAA secretary - George Routledge .Please do not try to set up a brand new BMAF profile for yourself.
The objectives of the OpenTrack concept are to:
a)Give the athletes the responsibility for managing their own data, with quick and easy access to the required functionality b)Ensure that OpenTrack functions can be equally operated online by athletes themselves or by family members , friends or the NEMAA membership secretary on behalf of non-IT skilled athletes, (those without access to a computer) c)Ensure that entry into BMAF competitions is controlled according to the athletes validated status.
NEMAA members will be able to:
1. Access OpenTrack :2. Enter Member Details: 3. Read Masters Athletics Magazine :4. Enter BMAF, European and World Masters Competitions
To reach OpenTrack: For existing NEMAA members who have previously provided their email address: - Click on the Member Login function of the www. BMAF.org.uk website . On seeing the BMAF OpenTrack home page, Click Login/Signup - Enter your email address and password. - If you have forgotten or don’t know your password, click “Forgot/Need Password?” option and enter your email address. When you receive the password reset email which is sent to the email address that you have specified (usually within seconds), Click on the link provided which will allow you to choose a password
To reach OpenTrack : For NEMAA members who have not previously provided their email address - Enter your name, date of birth, gender, NEMAA to identify yourself, followed by your email address and click “Check”. If you are matched with an existing athlete record, you will be then prompted to request a password-reset - Login as described above
If OpenTrack is unsure that it can grant you access to the existing account or you are not sure that this is your account, then it will trigger a request for assistance to your area club membership secretary.
Please ensure that you access BMAF OpenTrack using the name you provided when joining NEMAA and not a variation of your first name or surname. E.g. Robert, Rob, Bob, Bobby, etc.
Paper entry forms will however, still be acceptable for NEMAA Championships ,events and subs renewals.
2015 Veteran Women's T&F Ranking Book
The 2015 Veteran Women’s Ranking Book and it is now available to buy.
The size has increased to 9400 performances hense the increase in price to £5, to reflect the increased cost of printing a larger booklet.
To order a copy please send a cheque for £5 (payable to Mrs S Gandee) together with an A5 self-addressed envelope with a large 2nd class stamp. Address is Mrs S Gandee, 4 Westfield Road, Hertford, SG14 3DJ.
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Sad to report that Eric Appleby “Legend” died peacefully on 7 March aged 83. He will be sadly missed by all NEMAA members and Heaton Harriers.
Eric’s NEMAA records for the M55 and M60 5000m still stand, he also represented England in the Masters International cross-country Championships on numerous occasions, winning individual and team medals. In his late 70s and early 80s he completed 245 Park Runs mostly in the Newcastle Town Moor Run. There was a minutes applause in appreciation of Eric’s life before this weeks Run, such was his popularity. He loved classical music and and was a regular attender at Art classes always wanting to improve his technique. Always a pleasure to talk to and great company. Service was held at Tynemouth Crematorium on Monday 21st March at 1:30 PM and was well attended by his close family and his many many friends from the running community. |
