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154 entries were received for the Open Event at Stevenage on Sunday. Not deterred by gusty winds and the threatened showers, competing athletes gave the Club the opportunity to test the new Electronic Gun, Kyle Spitzer to undertake his first event as starter, the new cabin to be christened and Norma to enjoy her first sitting down role, registering athletes.
Installed on Tuesday, electrics on Wednesday, the new cabin proved to be a success, easy to link to photo finish and set up WiFi, with plenty of space for registering athletes using Roster. The event gave the Club the opportunity to fine tune arrangements ready for a ‘run’ of home league matches starting next weekend with an Eastern Young Athletes League Match.
In spite of a head wind for the 100m there were nineteen personal best performances in the five races. Although the sprinters didn’t enjoy the head wind it gave the pole vaulters a tail wind resulting in two PBs and a season’s best. Many more PBs were recorded in the 200, 300, 400, 800 and 1500m along with the U11 events (80 and 600m).
The first Peter Lee Memorial Trophy was awarded to the athlete who had made the most progress in a Field Event since 2023. This went to U17 Edward Turner who recorded a 4m PB in the hammer. The award was presented by Janet Lee. The Club presented Janet with a photo book featuring Peter in his many roles as a Field Judge.
SNHAC results are on the results page of the website.

After his good fortune in securing the club's extra London Marathon place this year, Christopher Westcott headed to Debden Airfield on Sunday 17th March to take on the Essex 20 mile road race. This was excellently organised by ATW and comprised of 5 flat laps, so ideal for practicing pacing strategies.

Chris was at the top end of his plan for the first lap but found a nice rhythm and was surprised to find himself getting slightly quicker each time. The outcome was a finishing chip time of 2:08:59 and a nice 5 minute PB, his first (and hopefully not last) since turning 50. Now he will hope to maintain this form through to the big day..

Photo courtesy of Mark Easton

Two SNHAC athletes were in action in Birmingham at the weekend.
Jess Astill ran 56.78 in her heat of the 400m.
In action in the para 60m U20 Rebecca Scott ran a personal best of 8.49 to secure the bronze medal.

Three SNHAC athletes were in action at Lee Valley on Saturday and Sunday.
Joylyn Saunders Mullins won her W70 200m in 35.71. Chris Feely was 2nd in her W60 800m in 2.58.2. John Mayor was 2nd in his M65 60H in 15.33 and he won his HJ with a clearance of 1m41.

It is with immense sadness that we have learnt of the death of Peter Lee. Peter was well known for officiating at all levels for decades and was a familiar figure at school, county and club events. His knowledge about the sport was invaluable and he will be greatly missed.

Our thoughts go to Janet and his family at this time.

Peter's funeral will take place in Letchworth on January 10th. Full details can be found at https://www.dignityfunerals.co.uk/funeral-notices/15-12-2023-peter-james-lee/