Northumbria Athletics Club is a friendly and inclusive club that caters to athletes of all abilities, from complete beginners to experienced competitors. The club provides opportunities to train and compete across a range of different disciplines, including sprints, middle- and long-distance running, jumps, throws, hurdles and cross country.
Members will benefit from structured training sessions, weekly socials and the chance to represent Northumbria University in competitions throughout the year. Alongside competition, the club places a strong emphasis on enjoyment and a supportive team environment.
For those wanting to compete at a higher level, members have the opportunity to attend BUCS Indoors, BUCS Outdoors and BUCS Cross Country, as well as other university competitions throughout the year. These competitions are the perfect opportunity to set PBs whilst making memories to last a lifetime!
Whether you are looking to compete at a high level, improve your fitness or simply be part of a welcoming sporting community, Northumbria Athletics Club offers a memorable and rewarding university experience.
We frequently post about competitions, achievements and socials on our Instagram @northumbriaathletics, so check that out to get a better insight into our club!
Athletics memberships on offer in 2025/26:
TRAIN Athletics - £175 per person
All training is available via Gateshead Stadium track passes (included in membership).
Regular club training takes place on Mondays 18:45-19:45 & Wednesdays 18:45-19:45.
2025/26 memberships are currently sold out.
Speak to the Club Committee if you would like to be added to a waiting list in case spaces become available in January.
You can contact the Club Committee now via email or instagram.
Key Contacts
Club President: Melissa Bills
Engagement Officer: Nathaniel Hinchley
Lead Coach: Richard Kaufman
Assistant Coach: Josh McKeown
The Athletics club is supported by our dedicated Sport Clubs Officer Jade Featherstone
Club Records (Mens)
|
Event |
Name |
Performance |
| 60m | Dan Walsh | 6.84 |
| 100m | Jason Nicholson/Scott Hall | 10.84 |
| 200m | Jason Nicholson | 21.79 |
| 400m | Jason Nicholson |
48.67 |
| 800m | Jonathon Cook | 1:48.40 |
| 1500m | Jonathon Cook | 3:38.64 |
| 3000m | Luca Minale | 8:10.45 |
| 5000m | Ryan McLeod | 14:25.79 |
| 60mH | Jason Nicholson | 7.98 |
| 100/110mH | Jason Nicholson | 14.50 |
| 400mH | Jason Nicholson | 51.97 |
| 3000 S/C | Luca Minale | 9:18.23 |
| 4x100m | N/A | 44.5 |
| 4x200m | Benjamine Scholfield, Jason Nicholson, Richard Shingleton, Adam Walker | 1:32.09 |
| 4x400m | N/A | 3:28.9 |
| 8422 Relay |
Benjamin Scholfield, Adam Walker, Kam Luhng Pitter, David Ledge |
3:47.47 |
| Long Jump | Chris Kirk | 7.93 |
| Triple Jump | Scott Hall | 15.51 |
| High Jump |
Jack Roach |
2.03 |
| Pole Vault | Charlie Myers | 5.60 |
| Shott Putt |
Alan Toward |
15.54 |
| Discus | Alan Toward | 59.33 |
| Hammer |
Dan Dixon |
55.00 |
| Javelin |
Hayden Richards |
57.78 |
| Decathlon | Liam Revely | 6582 |
Club Records (Womens)
| Event | Name | Performance |
| 60m | Nicola Caygill | 7.60 |
| 100m | Nicola Caygill | 11.82 |
| 200m | Jasmine Moss | 23.88 |
| 400m | Gina Rutherford | 56.67 |
| 800m | Gina Rutherford | 2:08.24 |
| 1500m | Laura Spence | 4:39.09 |
| 3000m | Alex Sneddon | 9:50.60 |
| 60mH | Phillipa Ellis | 8.54 |
| 400mH | Melissa Bills | 69.71 |
| 4x100m | N/A | 50.5 |
| 4x200m | N/A | 1:47.42 |
| 4x400m | N/A | 4:16.3 |
| 8422 Relay | N/A | 4:26.55 |
| Long Jump | Lucy Turner | 5.94 |
| Triple Jump | Emma Pringle | 12.80 |
| High Jump | Emma Morris | 1.77 |
| Pole Vault | Sydney Robertson | 3.40 |
| Shot Putt | Yasmin Spencer | 12.39 |
| Discus | Zara Obamakinwa | 53.01 |
| Hammer | Ruth Doran | 35.81 |
| Javelin | Lucy Turner | 35.74 |
| Heptathlon | Lucy Turner | 5435 |
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