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As in previous years, the NEMAA Indoor Championships are being held within the NECAA Open Indoor Championships. The field events are taking place on Sunday January 25th, whilst the track races will be on Sunday 15th March. The field competition is now open via the Roster Athletics Platform and the track events will open in January 2026.
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Congratulations to our BMAF and NEMAA Champion Jarlath McKenna (Tyne Bridge Harriers), and BMAF, NECAA and NEMAA Champion Alex Sneddon (Jarrow & Hebburn). Well done to everyone who competed today - full NEMAA results will be published as soon as available.   The North East Masters Athletics Association (NEMAA) athletes delivered an exceptional performance at the European Masters Athletics Championships held on the island of Madeira. Competing as part of a 550-strong Great Britain team, our athletes demonstrated remarkable talent, determination, and team spirit across ten days of intense competition. Their efforts resulted in an impressive medal haul, including European titles, podium finishes, and record-breaking performances. European Champions – 11 Gold Medals NEMAA athletes claimed 11 European titles, marking a truly outstanding achievement:
Silver Medal Winners – 13 Medals An additional 13 silver medals were secured across a range of disciplines:
Bronze Medal Achievements – 10 Medals A further 10 bronze medals highlighted NEMAA’s depth of talent:
Notable Finalists and Strong Performances Numerous athletes achieved top-eight finishes, narrowly missing out on medals but showcasing world-class ability.
Summary In total, NEMAA athletes earned 35 medals (12 Gold, 13 Silver, 10 Bronze) a testament to their enduring athletic excellence and commitment. Their performances not only brought pride to the region but also reinforced Great Britain’s standing on the European stage. The Association extends heartfelt congratulations to all medal winners and participants for their dedication, sportsmanship, and outstanding achievements. The Championships once again proved that age is no barrier to excellence. Full ResultsEUROPEAN CHAMPIONS (12 GOLD MEDALS)
SILVER MEDALS (13)
BRONZE MEDALS (10)
FINALISTS (JUST OUTSIDE THE MEDALS)
OTHER PERFORMANCES
NEMAA was very well represented at the recent European Championships which took place in Madeira - congratulations to all involved, you should all be proud of your performances! Lots of medals being brought back to the North East!     ENGLAND MASTERS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM SELECTION RACE DETAILS.
This year the above selection race will once again be held at Betley Court farm, Betley, near Crewe. The date will be 27th September 2025. All the details and entry forms are now on the BMAF website and entry is via open track. Please also send your details and recent performances, as requested on the website to [email protected] The closing date for entries is now 19th September. The criteria and some team sizes for selection for the British and Irish cross country international have been changed so please read all information provided carefully. England will be hosting the prestigious international this year at Roundhay park, Leeds. If anyone has any questions please don’t hesitate to email me, [email protected] It would be great to have a big contingent of athletes from the north east travelling to the trial race this year. Kim Matthews NEMAA area cross country team selector Despite a dismal forecast of rain all day (which it certainly did!), the vast majority of entrants still turned up to compete in our annual throws pentathlon on Saturday 20th September. The rain certainly didn't stop play, with some great performances throughout the day, and displays of heroic hardiness from our fantastic officials, without whom the event couldn't take place. We also held a small presentation to mark the "retirement" of one of our longest serving officials, Bernard Johnson, who has performed the role for 66 years, as well as coaching earlier in his career. We wish Bernard all the best, and he'll hopefully be making some guest appearances next season to perform announcing duties at Churchill Playing Fields! All results for both the throws pentathlon and the 5,000/10,000m can be found on our Results page, and also via the Roster Athletics app and website. The winners of our inaugural Stuart Ryan Shields can be seen below - Catherine Cotterill and John Wild.   NEMAA are very pleased to announce that we are holding our third stand-alone Throws Pentathlon Championships on September 20th at Monkton Stadium. Numbers will be strictly limited to 40 competitors, to allow a quality competition for all athletes. You do not have to participate in every individual event, though this will obviously affect your points total in the pentathlon. This year we will also be presenting the Stuart Ryan award to the male and female NEMAA athletes with the highest points total on the day. Non NEMAA members, and members of other area masters clubs will be charged a small additional fee and be eligible for a medal, but must not displace any NEMAA competitor from a medal position. All competitors must be 35 or over and registered with a UKA affiliated club. Club vests must be worn. Entry lists and results will be shown on the Roster Athletics platform  A team of 44 athletes from NEMAA made the journey south to Derby for the prestigious British Masters Athletics Championships, and they returned with an outstanding medal haul. The weekend was full of drama, with competitors facing blazing sunshine one moment and torrential thunderstorms the next. But the unpredictable weather didn’t stop NEMAA athletes from delivering one of their strongest performances to date. In total, 30 athletes brought home 53 medals:
Gold Medallists – British Champions
Silver Medallists
Bronze Medallists
Competing Athletes NEMAA also proudly acknowledges the efforts of those who battled in tough fields, ensuring the team spirit was as strong as ever: Dawn Ridgeway, George Routledge, Glen Hilton, Hugh Ryan, Ian Humphries, Justin Durham, Marvin Edwards, Michael Salkeld, Amir Ziko, Paul Fisher, Paul Young, Peter Sunderland, Ron Stewart, Simon Allen, and Su-Wan Lewis. A Championship to Remember This was a superb weekend of athletics, showcasing the determination, versatility, and talent of NEMAA athletes across all age groups. Every competitor played a part in making the 2025 British Championships a record-breaking success for the region. Congratulations to all our British Champions, medal winners, and every athlete who represented NEMAA in Derby  The 5,000m race will start at 11:00 and the 10,000m race (both NEMAA and NECAA) will begin at 12:00. Numbers will be available for collection from 9am in the clubhouse (or possibly behind the clubhouse, dependent on weather!).
These can be seen on our Results page - well done to the numerous NEMAA athletes who took part, it's great to see such a strong NE team present at a national competition!
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