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Club records tumble at Southern XC Champs	by: Matthew Kiernan 29th Jan 2012 21:31:46
Croydon Harriers enjoyed their best club turnout at the South of England cross-country championships in more than a decade on a successful day at Stanmer Park, Brighton. 22 Harriers competed throughout the day at this high class event open to all clubs in the south of England. Josh Haasz kicked off proceedings in the under-15 boys 4.5km event finishing 38th in 16:08 and was supported by Rob Spalding (171st, 18:29). In the under-13 girl’s 3km event, Josie Kavanagh finished 65th .... [more]
ParkRun history as Burrett reaches century	by: Matthew Kiernan 29th Jan 2012 21:26:03
Congratulations to Abbie Burrett who has become the first Harrier in the club's history to complete 100 ParkRuns - at the age of 12. A member of Mike Fleet 's endurance group completed the feat on Saturday at Roundshaw Downs in 25:11. She has won the race on eleven seperate occassions. In the men's race, 16 year-old Patrick Lucas won the race by over two minutes in 18:01. More success came courtesy of Sam Clayton who notched .... [more]
Croydon on fine form at Surrey Schools	by: Matthew Kiernan 21st Jan 2012 22:42:30
Croydon brought home two individual medals, as 17 Harriers tackled the Surrey schools cross-country championships at Priory Park, Reigate. Peter Chambers struck silver in the showpiece senior boy’s event, clocking 23:07 for the undulating 6.5km course. Mark Plackett (fourth, 23:36) followed soon after with a well timed run, with Dom Nolan (fifth, 23:47) in close contention. The trio have now booked their places to represent Surrey at the English Schools championships in Somerset in March. The club’s other .... [more]
(VIDEO) Sprinters take spoils at Southerns	by: Paul Weston 21st Jan 2012 21:01:30
Croydon's sprinters and hurdlers racked up eight individual medals at the Southern Indoor championships at Lee Valley this past weekend. Gold Ashleigh Clarke u15Girls 200m - 26.01 Twinelle Hopeson Sen W 200m Silver Kertis Beswick u17Men 60Hurds - 8.21 Shirin Irving u17women 60 Hurds - 8.68 Joe Yarde u20men 60 Hurds - 8.20 Bronze Eleanor Smith-Hahn u17women 200m - 26.05 Marcelle Rowe u15boys 200m - 25.14 (heat time) Marcelle Rowe (U15B .... [more]
Sport Relief is coming to Croydon Arena	by: Sport Relief 16th Jan 2012 22:41:37
The Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile is back – and it’s coming to Croydon! The town is set to host its First Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile on Sunday 25th March, and needs local people to come together and show their support by entering now at www.sportrelief.com . Members of Croydon Harriers are invited to take part in a timed Elite Mile at 2pm. Timekeepers will be present and results will be sent to Power of .... [more]
Harriers in full flow at Surrey Leagues	by: Matthew Kiernan 14th Jan 2012 20:44:25
At the Surrey Women’s League, the ever improving duo of Holly Haile and Stevie Lawrence enjoyed impressive runs at Farthing Downs in Coulsdon. Haile was just edged out into runners-up spot in the under-15’s race after battling with Reigate’s Alice Chandler throughout the 2.25 mile course. Lawrence crossed the line in fourth. Both performances may well put in them in contention for Surrey selection for March’s inter-counties in Birmingham. Cora Sexton was also in action in .... [more]
Competition round-up 7th-8th January	by: Matthew Kiernan 8th Jan 2012 20:57:08
Croydon Harriers enjoyed three top ten’s and a further six top 20 individual finishes at the Surrey County Championships at Denbies Vineyard on Saturday. Competing against the best in the county, Dom Nolan (20:46, fourth) and Peter Chambers (21:03, fifth) led the way in the under-17 men’s 6.1km race. The pair have booked their place to represent Surrey at the March’s National inter-counties as a result. Josh Haasz (13:59, seventh) also impressed in the .... [more]
Harriers kick off 2012	by: Matthew Kiernan 2nd Jan 2012 17:15:39
Several Croydon Harriers warmed up for this weekend’s Surrey Championships in Dorking by taking to the ParkRun circuit on New Year’s weekend. Surrey prospect Omar Harhara (21:35) won the New Year’s Day Lloyd ParkRun, and 24 hours earlier Holly Haile (21:49) finished runner-up in the women’s race. Robert Spalding was the second under-14 boy home in 21:36. Ellie McCormack was the first under-14 girl at the Ashton Court ParkRun in Bristol, while training partner Josie .... [more]
Harriers host the Gold Challenge	by: Croydon Harriers 1st Jan 2012 17:21:46
In a belated news item, Croydon Harriers were very proud to host the inaugural Gold Challenge track & field day at Croydon Arena last month. The Gold Challenge is a charity event wherein budding members of the public attempt 20+ Olympic disciplines in the run up to London 2012 in aid of their chosen charities. As a club, we welcomed over thirty budding participants to take part in four events during the afternoon. Paul Weston led sprints .... [more]
2011 - A Year in a Review	by: Croydon Harriers 27th Dec 2011 16:43:30
2011 has been another cracking year for Croydon Harriers. Here are some of our best bits in video form. Action comes from the National Young Athletes League Southern Area Final , Southern Athletics League , Ebbisham League and the National Junior League . With thanks to all the team managers, coaches, officials, members and athletes who have made this year so successful. Here's to 2012! NYAL Southern Area Final, Barnet Copthall, 17th July 2011 .... [more]