Club Info Update

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Published: 26 Aug 2021

As the new season approaches, could all team managers please download the document below, complete and return to the League Secratary, Carolyn Franks by Monday 6th September.

Club Information

2021 AGM

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Published: 2 May 2021

This years AGM is due to be held on Wednesday 26 May.  Details will be distributed to the clubs on how to join the Zoom Session.

AGM Agenda Document

Minutes of the 2020 AGM Document Appendix 1 Appendix 2

Chair's Report Document

Statement of Accounts Document

Officials for the 2021/22 Season Document

League Make-up 2021/22 Document

Application to Join Document

Executive Minutes April 2021 Document

Dave Johnson - Funeral Details

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Published: 28 Apr 2021

Dave Johnson RIP

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Published: 17 Apr 2021

We are saddened to learn of the death of Dave Johnson who served as our league President in 1989/90.  Dave had spent the past few weeks in hospital with heart problems.  Our thoughts are with his family and friends.

2021 League Rules (02/01/2021)

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Published: 2 Jan 2021

The League Rules for 2021 onwards are available HERE

2020 AGM

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Published: 26 Apr 2020

In light of the current situation there will not be a formal AGM this year.  Information will be circulated by email.

Agenda Document

1. To confirm the minutes of the 94th A.G.M. and Executive minutes AGM Exec
2. Matters arising from these minutes
3. League Secretary’s Report Document
4. President’s Address Document
5. Chair’s Report Document Statement
6. Divisional Secretaries’ Reports Division1 Division 2 Division 3
7. Statement of Accounts. Year to 31^st March 2020 Document Auditors Statement
8. Officials for the Season Document
9. Make-up of the League for 2021-22 season LINK
10. Affiliation Fees
11. Dates, Fixtures and Venues for the 2021-22 season
12. Election of Officers / Officials
13. Constitution Review Document
14. League Website

Statement from our Chair

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Published: 7 Oct 2020

It with with regret that the league has announced that there will be no races this season.

Full Statement

RIP George Gandy

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Published: 13 Oct 2020

The league are saddened to learn of the death of coach George Gandy.  George played a major part in the success of Loughborough Students in Birmingham League during a coaching career spanning 50 years.

AW Obituary

John Love RIP

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Published: 12 Sep 2020

The league are saddened to learn of the death of John Love.

Northamptonshire athletics stalwart John Love sadly lost his three year battle with cancer in the early hours of September 2nd at the age of 81. He had dedicated most of his life to the sport as an athlete, coach, official and team manager. He leaves behind son Tim, daughter Julie and partner Carol.
John was a very affable man who was born on June 3rd 1939 and first joined Northampton & County AC in 1954 age 15.
He competed in his first Birmingham League Cross Country race in November 1964 and went on to complete 20 races in the League during the sixties, leading home the club in 10 of them.
His pinnacle came when he won two races in Division Three in early 1966, which clinched the overall individual title and helped Northampton & County gain their first promotion to Division 2.
In 1969 John was runner-up in the Northants Cross Country Championships and after turning 30 he then took a break from the sport due to family commitments and within a couple of years the club virtually folded up, but would rise again with a new name.
In the early eighties John returned to competition as a veteran athlete for Northampton Phoenix AC and during his career competed in seven different European countries.
He became qualified as a middle distance coach and would turn out every Tuesday and Thursday to coach the Senior Mens squad, while taking part himself. He would remain active in his coaching role for 25 years.
Throughout the winter he would organise a 5 mile handicap race for the whole club on a Tuesday evening at Abington Park, Northampton for 17 years, which would attract 50 to 60 people regularly.
He would take part in 11 more Birmingham League Cross Country races for Phoenix during the eighties before hanging up his spikes in 1988 at the age of 48.
His known personal bests were, 400m..55secs, 800m..2:00, Mile..4:22 and 51:17 for 10 miles on the road.
He was then made President of the Club and would remain so for another 20 years.
He became a qualified track and field official and would spend most weekends at an Athletics meeting officiating for the club during the summer and then act as team manager for the Men in the winter for the cross country.
For many years he drove the mini bus for the Cross country team to numerous events.
He attended countless committee meetings for both Club and County and would later be made President of the Northamptonshire Athletic Association.
In more recent years as an Honorary member of Rugby & Northampton AC he continued to officiate, both in track and field events, which included the Special Needs Champs in Leicester.
John also turned to competing once again, but this time in throwing events and the Walk and at the age of 80 was still winning medals in his age category.
In 2019 he won the Lifetime Contribution to Sport at the Northamptonshire Sports Awards. An award that was long overdue.

League Landmarks

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Published: 27 Feb 2020

The current table showing the number of league races claimed as being completed by various athletes across the years is shown below. Some of the athletes are still competing and accruing races, some have retired and some, sadly, have died. This table is correct as of the fourth race of the 2019/20 season. Errors and corrections to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

↑ Denotes a new count since the table was previously updated.

We welcome Martin Smith of Massey Ferguson to the Landmark table who writes, "It has taken me 34 years to achieve, what with working overseas for Massey Ferguson and injuries.  I have made many friends in other clubs through running the Birmingham League and also enoyed the friendly rivalry with club members of MFRC over the years every league fixture. It is a great competition."

Race 4 Results (08/02/2020)

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Published: 8 Feb 2020

Division 1 (Updated (09/02/2020)

Division 2

Division 3 (Updated (09/02/2020)

League Landmarks

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Published: 31 Jan 2020

The current table showing the number of league races claimed as being completed by various athletes across the years is shown below. Some of the athletes are still competing and accruing races, some have retired and some, sadly, have died. This table is correct as of the third race of the 2019/20 season. Errors and corrections to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

↑ Denotes a new count since the table was previously updated.

For this update we welcome Ian Keyte to the 100 club, pictured below at the last fixture held at Coombe Abbey.  Ian writes, "I made my debut just after turning 18 on November 4 1978 at Coventry so it has taken me 41 years to reach this goal, although living abroad for several years has dragged this out somewhat - but delighted to have eventually made it!"

Race 3 Results (11/01/2019)

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Published: 11 Jan 2020

Division 1

Division 2

Division 3

Division 2 Venue Change

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Published: 4 Jan 2020

The next race for division 2 will now be held at Coombe Abbey Park, Coventry - not Coundon Park as previously advertised.  Full details are on the FIXTURES page.

League Landmarks

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Published: 15 Dec 2019

The current table showing the number of league races claimed as being completed by various athletes across the years is shown below. Some of the athletes are still competing and accruing races, some have retired and some, sadly, have died. This table is correct as of the second race of the 2019/20 season. Errors and corrections to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

↑ Denotes a new count since the table was previously updated

Race 2 Results (07/12/2019)

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Published: 7 Dec 2019

Division 1 (Updated 9/12/2019)

Division 2 (Updated 8/12/2019)

Division 3 (Updated 8/12/2019)

Any queries with the published results should be passed to the Division Secretary via your Team Manager.

AGM Details

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Published: 20 Nov 2019

Race 1 Results (09/11/2019)

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Published: 9 Nov 2019

Division 1

Division 2

Division 3

President's Profile (04/11/2019)

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Published: 4 Nov 2019

The season begins (03/11/2019)

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Published: 3 Nov 2019

We are just under a week away from the start of the new season with fixtures in Worcester, Burton Dassett and Coventry.  Please ensure that you have read all of the updated documents to ensure a successful season.

League Rules

Team Managers Guide

Promoting Clubs Guide

Non-Host Clubs Jobs

Race Officials Rota

Details of fixtures, with travel details are on the FIXTURES page, and will be updated through the season.