Welcome to our newsletter
CONGRATULATIONS
This week we are applauding Andrea Jenkins who is the new British W50 hammer record holder see details below.
We are also congratulating Elyse Morgan, Sean O’Donnell and Lydia Church who collected trophies at the recent Cambs AA AGM in recognition of their performances in the summer county championships. Well done to everyone.
CLUB KIT SALE
Are you looking for one more gift for Christmas? We might be able to help as we have some beanie hats at £4. They are one size, warm & cosy with PANVAC on the front.
We also have some rain jackets for £15. The jackets have a mesh lining and are waterproof and remarkably warm, there’s a hidden hood in the collar, 2 x pockets, the club logo on the front chest and PANVAC on the back. There are a variety of sizes available from youngsters to adults.These will be available in the clubhouse on Thursday night and all next week.
CAMBS CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPS
Entries are now open for the above race which will take place on Sunday 4th January 2026 at Priory Park, St Neots PE19 1RF.
For the first time it will have chip timing and the first race is due off at 10am. There are races for all age groups including U11, it would be great to continue the upward trend of having teams in each age group and probably coming home with medals.
To enter simply go tohttps://entries.sublimetiming.com/race/49 where you will find all the details you need but you must do it before 22nd December otherwise you won’t be able to compete.
LINCS CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPS
Entries are also open for the above event which will take place on Sunday 4th January 2025 at Biscathorpe, near Louth. This is the guaranteed route if you’re looking to compete in the CAU CC Champs for Lincolnshire. Closing date is midnight Friday 2nd January.
U17s enter here - https://www.race-results.co.uk/onlineentries/user/login.php?raceid=6005 U20, Sen and vets enter here - https://www.raceresults.co.uk/onlineentries/user/login.php?raceid=6006
CHRISTMAS TRACK CLOSURE
We have been informed that the track will close on Wednesday 24th December and reopen on Monday 5th January.
We have tried to get some time for our members to train during this time but, due to staff shortages this is not possible.
FOLKSWORTH 15
Entries are now open for the above event to be held on 18th January 2026 you can find all you need to know about this popular local event here: https://folksworth15.org.uk/
ST VALENTINES 30KM
Entries are now open for this race which will take place in Stamford on Sunday 15th February.
Further details can be found at https://www.stamfordstriders.org/Pages/St-Valentines-30k
IMPORTANT CHANGES TO PARKING
We have been informed that with immediate effect we will no longer be able to park inside of the track arena.
We have been advised to use are the Bishops Road/Lido car park, or the car park at the side of the old Regional Swimming Pool.
Bishops Road/Lido car park; chargeable.
Old Regional Swimming Pool car park; free after 4pm, but there is no lighting on the road to/ from the track.
If you use the ORSP car park, we strongly advice that you wear light clothing and carry a torch. You can consider walking back to the main road and use the public footpath which is lit. We also urge you to consider not walking along the unlit road alone.
We urge everyone to drive slowly and be aware of pedestrians along this road section.
We understand that the council are cutting back the trees and will install lighting, but this work is not likely to be completed until the New Year.
We appreciate your understanding and co-operation during this transition. Thank you for helping to keep everyone safe.
SUMMER 2026 LEAGUE DATES
SOUTHERN ATHLETICS LEAGUE
Saturday 16th May @ PETERBOROUGH
Sunday 21st June @ Luton
Sunday 19th July @ St Albans
Saturday 8th August @ Dartford
If you are in the U17 + age groups, please put these dates in your diary and if you are an official, it would be great if you can make yourself available to help at these matches.
EAST ANGLIAN LEAGUE 2026
The dates for the above league are Sunday 19th April, Sunday 31st May, Sunday 12th July and Sunday September 20th for the Final.
As soon as venues have been we will inform everyone but, in the meantime please put these dates in your diary and do your best to be available to compete, officiate or volunteer to help.
5KM ROAD RACE SERIES 2026
The proposed dates for the 2026 5km road series are:
10th June @ Eye
24th June @ Ferry Meadows
8th July @ Werrington 22nd July @ Stamford
5th August @ Ferry Meadows
There will be chip timing again, and it is likely that the courses at Werrington and Stamford will be slightly changed to have a Start/Finish closer to each other.
Currently we anticipate a change in the younger age groups to align with the proposed England Athletics age groups. As soon as this is clarified we will let you all know.
SOUTHERN 2026 OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
U20 / Senior Champs @ Bedford 6th & 7th June
U14 / U16 / U18 Champs @ Chelmsford 27th & 28th June
Combined Events Champs @ Horspath, Oxford 18th & 19th July
U20 / Senior Inter Counties @ Kingston, 12th September
U16 / U18 Inter Counties @ Kingston, 13th September
NEW AGE GROUP CHANGES
Many of you will have heard that the age groups are changing from April 1st 2026, that is only eight months away. The new age categories will be Under 12, Under 14, Under 16, and Under 18.What this means to the younger age groups in the EAL isn’t fully clear now but as soon as we hear anything we will inform everyone.
The new age groups are:
Under 10s: Athletes who are 8 or 9 on 31st August 2026
Under 12s: Athletes who are under 12 but older than 9 on 31st August 2026
Under 14s: Athletes who are under14 but older than 11 on 31st August 2026
Under 16s: Athletes who are under 16 but older than 13 on 31st August 2026
Under 18s: Athletes who are under 18 but older than 15 on 31st August 2026
There is a lot of technical information about the new age groups that is available on the England
Athletics website on this link https://www.englandathletics.org/about-us/age-group-changes/
MEMBERSHIP FEES 2026/27
Following the AGM earlier in November we can report that as from 1st March 2026 the membership structure will be as follows:
Adults (Over 18) £100; Under 18, Over 60, Full time education, second claim members (those who belong to another club), track only use £90; Under 11 £50; Associate members £20.
Those members who train at Boston will receive a £20 discount to reflect the extra charges incurred there.
We still have a few committee vacancies, mainly for admin roles. If you can help in any way no matter how small, please let us know. The more people who help, the lighter the load for everyone.
WINTER CROSS COUNTY, INDOOR AND ROAD FIXTURES
CROSS COUNTRY
CAMBS CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS
Sunday 4th January 2026 @ Priory Park, St Neots, PE19 1RF
Entries close on 22nd December 2025
Enter details: https://entries.sublimetiming.com/race/49?utm_source=chatgpt.com
LINCS CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS
Sunday 4th January @ Biscathorpe, Near Louth Entry details: U17s enter here - https://www.raceresults.co.uk/onlineentries/user/login.php?raceid=6005 U20, Sen and vets enter here - https://www.raceresults.co.uk/onlineentries/user/login.php?raceid=6006
NORTH MIDS CROSS COUNTRY LEAGUE
Saturday 10th January @ Nottingham
CAMBS SCHOOLS CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPS
Saturday 10th January @ Ely
FROSTBITE FRIENDLY LEAGUE
Sunday 11th January 2026 @ March
Sunday 1st February @ Bewsey Park
Sunday 1st March @ Huntingdon
LINCS CROSS COUNTRY SERIES
Sunday 18th January @ Doddington Hall (provisional) U11, U13 & U15s enter here: https://www.raceresults.co.uk/onlineentries/user/login.php?raceid=59180 U17, U20, Sen & Vets enter here: https://www.raceresults.co.uk/onlineentries/user/login.php?raceid=5979
ENGLISH NATIONAL CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPS
Saturday 21st February 2026, Sedgefield, County Durham
CAU INTER-COUNTIES
Saturday 7th March 2026 @ Wollaton Park, Nottingham
INDOOR
CAMBRIDGESHIRE SPORTSHALL FINAL
Sunday 1st February 2026 @ UAE Sports Park, Norwich NR4 7TJ
SOUTH OF ENGLAND CHAMPIONSHIPS Combined Events
Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th December @ Lee Valley Stadium, Edmonton, N9 0AR
Saturday - U15B & U17W Pentathlon; Sunday - U15G, U20W & SW Pentathlon
Saturday & Sunday - U17 M, U20M & SM Heptathlon
Entry on line at www.seaa.org.uk. Entries close 2nd December
SOUTH OF ENGLAND MIDDLE DISTANCE CHAMPIONSHIPSNew event
Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th December @ Lee Valley Stadium, Edmonton, N9 0AR
Saturday – U15/U17/U20/ Senior 1500m heat (Finals on Sunday)
Sunday – U15/U17/U20/Senior 1500m Finals & U15/U17/U20/Senior 3000m Finals
Entry on line at www.seaa.org.uk. Entries close 2nd December
SOUTH OF ENGLAND U13 / U15 / U17 CHAMPIONSHIPS
Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th January @ Lee Valley Stadium, Edmonton, N9 0AR Saturday 10th -
U13: 60M, LJ, HJ (start height 1.20m for girls, 1.25m for boys), SP
U13/U15: 800m Heats (Finals on Sunday)
U15/U17: 60m, 60m Hurdles
Sunday 11th –U13: 800m Final
U15/U17: 200m, 300m (U15B&G), 400 (U17M&W), 800m, LJ, SP
U15B: HJ (1.50m), PV (2.30m), TJ (9m/11m)
U15G: HJ (1.40m), PV (1.90m), TJ (7m/9m)
U17M: HJ (1.65m), PV (2.90m), TJ (11m/13m)
U17W: HJ (1.45m), PV (2.20m), TJ (9m /11m)
Entry on line at www.seaa.org.uk. Entries close 30th December
SOUTH OF ENGLAND U20 / SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
Saturday 31st January & Sunday 1st February @ Lee Valley Stadium, Edmonton, N9 0AR
Saturday - U20/Senior: 60m, 60m Hurdles, LJ, SP
Sunday - U20/Senior: 200m, 400m, 800m
U20W: HJ (1.50m), PV (2.30m), TJ (9m / 11m)
U20M: HJ (1.70m), PV (3.40m), TJ (11m / 13m)
SW: HJ (1.55m), PV (2.70m), TJ (11m)
SM: HJ (1.80m), PV (3.80m), TJ (13m)
Entry on line at www.seaa.org.uk. Entries close 20th January
KEITH WARD INDOOR
Sunday 29th March @ King’s Lynn.
RESULTS ROUND-UP
WEIGHT PENTATHLON INVITATIONAL, Grays, Thurrock, 30th November
Congratulations to our new British record holder Andrea Jenkins who finally managed to keep the hammer inside of the throwing sector and set new figures.
Having moved up to a new age group the throwing superstar was having difficulty controlling the hammer, but perseverance prevailed. Well done Andrea.
W50
HT:Andrea Jenkins 46.24 (British W50 record)
SP/DT/JT/WT: Andrea Jenkins 9.51/29.35/17.95/13.88
FROSTBITE LEAGUE, Ben’s Yard, Stuntney Estate, 7th December
This is a new venue to the league and was warmly greeted by everyone who competed. It is a shame we couldn’t attract a couple more ladies to compete as we would surely have been placed much higher.
Some of our younger members were competing for the second time in the weekend having competed in the Sportshall Saturday.
Seniors
15 Jimmy Adams (M35) 28:48; 16 Phil Martin (M45) 28:48; 80 Paul Larkins (M60) 33:15; 137 Thomas Wright 36:11; 140 Noah Randall (U20) 36:16; 148 Steve Hall (M50) 36:28; 181 Leo
Dunkley-Lock (U17) 38:25; 314 Kay Gibson (W55) 45:00; 350 Nigel Dickens (M70) 48:28. TEAM: 12th OVERALL TEAM: 8th
Juniors
15 Finlay Overend 9:05; 45 Byron Stother 9:55; 63 Felicity Lees 10:26; 64 Rowan Wright 10:30; 69
Kester Wright 10:40; 72 Lillya Bellaboid 10:46; 87 Eva Goose 11:10; 103 Rory Pinder 11:49;
Jackson Hornsby 11:59; 110 Theia Goose 12:08; 115 Amilie Evans 12:19; 124 Olivia Hornsby 12:35;
130 Elliot Howard 12:52. TEAM: 5th. OVERALL TEAM: 3rd
LINCS CC LEAGUE, Louth, 7th December U15 boys
3 Finlay Smith 15:27
NORTH MIDS CC LEAGUE, Allestree Park, Derby, 6th December
A small contingent of members travelled to Derby on Saturday with the men’s team finishing in 6th place.
Men
12 Nathan Bunting 39:14; 17 Tobias Goodwin (2, U20) 40:07; 30 Steven Wilkinson 41:51; 56 Alex Curtis 44:42; Daniel Harris (M55) 50:26; 154 Paul Parkin (M60) 57:35. TEAM: 6th 226pts.
OVERALL TEAM: 5th Women
28 Amber Park 31:50; 81 Alison Staines (W50) 37:32. TEAM: 15th
CAMBS SPORTSHALL, St Ives Sports Centre, 6th December
Our youngest members travelled to St Ives on Saturday and came home with arms full of certificates and smiles from ear to ear.
The U11 girls team finished 3rd but only 20 points from 2nd place. The U11 boys squad finished 4th while the U13 girls’ team was 2nd with the U13 boys finished a creditable 5th. Our sole U15 boy, Luke Royston finished 5th from the 12 who competed.
Huge congratulations to everyone who took part, we are all so proud of you all.
LOUGHBOROUGH OPEN, Loughborough, 6th DecemberU23 men
60H: Jack Wheatley 8.52
U17 men
60H: Monty Wild 9.15 (PB)