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
Capacity - 80 members
Training times:
Wednesdays – to be confirmed
All training is available via Gateshead Stadium track passes (included in membership)
2025/26 memberships will only be available to purchase via an online link shared following the taster event during Big Week of Sport (BWOS) which is running from 25th September – 5th October 2025. All club memberships must be purchased no later than Monday 6th October.
Speak to the club at Sports Fair on Wednesday 24th September for more information.
Students enquiring about joining the club in 2025/26 season can contact the Club Committee via email or instagram.
Key Contacts
Club President: Melissa Bills
Engagement Officer: Nathaniel Hinchley
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 |
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