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!
This Club is now FULL for the 2024/25 academic year
Available club memberships in Athletics in 2024/25:
"TRAIN"
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.
Please note the 2024/25 season has now concluded. Information on membership prices and training times for 2025/26 season will appear here in due course.
Students enquiring about joining the club in 2025/26 season can contact the Club Committee via email or instagram. 2025/26 memberships will only be available to purchase following Big Week of Sport in September. Speak to the club at Sports Fair on 24th September for more information or email them as below.
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 |
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