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!
Students enquiring about joining the club in 2024/25 season can contact the Club Committee via email. 2024/25 memberships will be available to purchase from September 2024.
Available club memberships in Athletics in 2024/25:
"TRAIN" - £150
Venue: Gateshead Stadium via Track Passes
Coached Training:
Mondays 18:45 - 19:45
Wednesdays 18:45 - 19:45
This membership offers regular coached sessions, as well as access to track training outside of club times via the Track Pass. The club also offers some self-funded competitive opportunities, including BUCS Indoor and BUCS Outdoor Championships.
Key Contacts
Club President: Joseph Mitchell
Captain (Track): Phillipa Ellis
Captain (XC): Ellie Howarth
The Athletics club is supported by our dedicated Club Development Officer Keir Tattersdill.
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 |