There really is something for everyone when it comes to Athletics. Whether you're a beginner or a veteran, recreational runner or future Olympic track star, everyone is welcome to train, compete, or just have fun when you're part of our club. We are a mixed ability club with backgrounds in different disciplines, but we all come together and support one another, with a shared passion for Athletics.
On your marks...get set...JOIN!
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 sold out. Additinal spaces may become available for January.
Speak to the Club Committee if you would like to be added to a waiting list.
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 | Ryan McLeod | 8:16.53 |
| 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 |
| 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 | Victoria Spence | 28.98 |
| Hammer | Ruth Doran | 35.81 |
| Javelin | Lucy Turner | 35.74 |
| Heptathlon | Lucy Turner | 5435 |