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Bill Ferguson’s Funeral will be held on Friday 21st December, 12.30pm at Gedling Crematorium then afterwards at Mapperley Golf Club for anyone wishing to pay their respects. www.gedlingcrematorium.co.uk

With deep regret Notts Athletic Club announce the death of Life Member and Past President Bill Ferguson. Bill passed away peacefully this morning Saturday 8th December) at his rest home in Nottingham. Bill was the clubs oldest and longest serving member … Read More

Arnold Hill Academy – Last session Monday 17th December 2018.  Sessions recommence on Monday 7th January 2019. Carlton le Willows Academy – Last session Wednesday 12th December 2018.  Sessions recommence on Wednesday 9th January 2019.  

  HURDLES TRAINING   December 2018         Week commencing Monday Wednesday Monday 3rd Dec Ashfield Ashfield* Monday 10th Harvey Hadden Ashfield Monday 17th Ashfield Ashfield Monday 24th Closed Closed Monday 31st Closed Closed   Ashfield reopens Mon … Read More

Shot Putt sessions with Daniel Brunt at the track the first Tuesday of every month, 6pm – 8pm.

Hurdles Training November 2018 Ted’s Groups   Week commencing Monday Wednesday Monday 29th Oct Harvey Hadden Ashfield Monday 5th Nov Ashfield Ashfield Monday 12th Harvey Hadden Ashfield Monday 19nd Ashfield Ashfield Monday 26th Harvey Hadden Ashfield  

Please see attached poster by clicking on link below for updated Indoor Track bookings.   Winter Training poster 2018 – 19 revised    

The October Half Term closures for Arnold Hill and Carlton Le Willows satellite clubs are as follows:- ARNOLD HILL Last Day is Monday 22nd October 2018 Start back on Monday 5th November 2018 CARLTON LE WILLOWS Last Day is Wednesday … Read More

Paul Anthony 19/2/49 to 6/10/18 It is with deep regret that we have to report the untimely death of Paul Anthony after a short battle with cancer. Paul joined Notts AC in 1984 on the back of the road running … Read More

Nottinghamshire County Council have recently relaunched the Talented Athletes Fund, which closes on the 15th October. Supporting local athletes with grants of up to £400. Any individuals who would like to apply, further information can be found in the link … Read More

Best Wishes to Graham Astill from all at Notts AC. Graham suffered a stroke on Wednesday night and is in Kings Mill Hospital, Ward 54 for those who would like to visit.

HURDLES TRAINING October 2018 Ted’s Groups   Week commencing Monday Wednesday Monday 1st Harvey Hadden Ashfield Monday 8th   Ashfield Ashfield Monday 15th Harvey Hadden Ashfield Monday 22nd Ashfield Ashfield Monday 29th Harvey Hadden Ashfield   Ted    

  Notts Athletic Club have instigated plans with Nottingham City Council to upgrade the jumps areas of the Stadium. The high jump area is to be extended and re-surfaced, the long / triple jump runway improved and the pole vault … Read More

    4 x 400 Team Ellie Cooper 62.7 Hayley Mills 56.2 Sharnee Skervin 56.1 Debs Willis 59.2 Total: 3.54.2

UK Women’s Athletic League – Division 1 Match 4 – Leigh, Manchester   MATCH RESULT Notts AC                                 230.5 Cardiff              … Read More

Graham Dugdale[1962-1968]   Born 21 March 1951,died 7 May 2018   Graham died unexpectedly at his home in Chudleigh, Devon aged 67. I first met Graham through his running interests in Nottingham in the early 1980s. I did not know … Read More

Decathlon Running Series is a free 5k event being held for our local running community and it is back for 2018! This year at Shipley Country Park on Sunday 16th September at 10am. Over 470 entries already for this and … Read More

Copy of 2018 Burney Cup Mary Gash Shield

To all Members and friends of Notts Athletic Club The next stage of our athletics stadium upgrade is to renew the jumps facilities. We are currently in the middle of Pole Vault improvements. We have taken delivery of new landing … Read More

It is with real sadness that we have to report the death of former Notts AC member Graham Dugdale at the age of 67.   Graham was known nationally in the 1970’s as a top class distance runner with sub … Read More

Gedling Satellite Clubs – Easter Holiday opening / closing dates Athletes from BOTH clubs, please wear / bring extra warm clothing after the Easter break as our sessions will be held outside whenever possible. ARNOLD HILL ACADEMY Last session Monday … Read More

My name is Charlotte Saunders and I am studying a Masters degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology at the Nottingham Trent University. I was previously a member of Nott’s Athletics Club beginning in the Under 15’s and participating through to … Read More

Please note that due to the bad weather the 5-6pm and 6-7pm training sessions with Martyn have been cancelled.  Also the 5.30pm – 7pm training session with Mark has also been cancelled.

Please note that due to the bad weather Coach Dave Hourd has cancelled the Satellite Club tonight at Carlton Le Willows.

HURDLES TRAINING March 2018 Ted’s Groups   Week commencing Monday Wednesday Monday  5th Ashfield Ashfield Monday 12th Harvey Hadden* Ashfield Monday 19th Ashfield Ashfield Monday  26th Harvey Hadden* Ashfield           Ted   * training will still … Read More

Reluctantly Notts AC have had to cancel this year’s Spring Spruce Track & Field match’s on Saturday 7th April and Sunday 15th April. We hope to continue with it in 2019.

HURDLES TRAINING February 2018 Ted’s Groups       Week commencing Monday Wednesday Monday  5th Ashfield Ashfield Monday 12th Harvey Hadden* Ashfield Monday 19th Ashfield Ashfield Monday  26th Harvey Hadden* Ashfield     Ashfield   Ted   * training will … Read More

Gedling Satellite Clubs – Winter Half Term Opening / Closing Times ARNOLD HILL SCHOOL – Last session before Half Term – Monday 12th February 2018 NOTE: There will be NO session on either Monday 26th February (INSET day) or Monday … Read More

The next Shot Put Sessions with Coach Daniel Brunt will be at Harvey Hadden Stadium on:- Tuesday 9th January 2018 at 6pm Tuesday 6th  February 2018 at 6pm  

HURDLES TRAINING January 2018 Ted’s Groups     Week commencing Monday Wednesday Monday  1st Ashfield closed Still closed Monday  8th Ashfield Ashfield Monday 15th Harvey Hadden* Ashfield Monday  22nd Ashfield Ashfield Monday  29th Harvey Hadden* Ashfield   * training will … Read More

Notts AC will be holding the Easter 10K and 2K Fun Run on Monday 2nd April 2018 at Wollaton Park. More details and Entry Form to follow.

Will any athletes that are interested in their names being put in a ballot for a place in the 2018 Virgin London Marathon please contact the office either by telephone on 0115 9854289 or email at info@nottsac.com as soon as … Read More

Can all Parents of children please make sure the Satellite Club is still on (check with Dave Hourd, Coach) before leaving your children at the School.

Although the Club is blessed with numerous willing helpers  we still need more qualified officials in all disciplines (Track, Field and Timekeeping). It is clear that in order to continue to support all our teams across the 7 leagues it is necessary … Read More

The athletes listed below have been shortlisted for this award:- Joel Leon Benitez – Joel Leon Benitez has ended this year ranked no. 1 in the UK for Pole Vault and represented GB in the European U20 Championships this year and … Read More

We have arranged for a First Aid course leading to a basic qualification for the first twelve applicants. This will take place over 3 weeks in the Notts AC Clubhouse on Monday 16th, 23rd and 30th of October between 7-9pm. … Read More

Please see below for the Latest Burney Cup Standings   2017 Burney Cup & Mary Gash Shield

Our Arnold Hill Satellite Club has reached full capacity and we now have a waiting list in place. Please contact the Notts AC Office on 0115 9854289 for further information and to be placed on the waiting list. Thank You

This years Annual Presentation Evening will be held on Saturday 11th November 2017 at a new venue The Richard Herrod Leisure Centre, Foxhill Road, Carlton, Nottingham, NG4 1RL.  Tickets are now available to purchase through the website or alternatively you … Read More

Congratulations and Good Luck to all of the 30 Notts AC athletes and their coaches on their selection for the English Schools Championships this weekend (7th / 8th July). Sophie Hodgson (High Jump)               … Read More

The funeral of Pauline Walters, Jacks wife, will take place at 11am on Thursday 15th June at Bramcote Crematorium. The following night Holme Pierrepont the Notts 10 mile road race will be run in their memory. Jack was timekeeper at … Read More

It is with regret that we have to report the death of Pauline Walters, wife of Notts AC Life Member Jack Walters.

The next Shot Putt session will be on Monday 5th June at 6.00 pm Harvey Hadden Stadium.

The next Daniel Brunt Shot Sessions are on the Tuesday 23rd May Tuesday 20th June

Booking is now available for the May Half Term Activity Camp at Harvey Hadden. Go to http://nottsac.co.uk/entry-forms/may-half-term-activity-camp/ for info & booking.

Arnold Hill Last session: Monday 22nd May Start back Monday 5th June NOTE: NO SESSION MONDAY 12th JUNE Carlton Le Willows Last session: Wednesday 24th May Start back Wednesday 14th June REMEMBER: We will be outdoor at both Clubs now … Read More

  Notice from the Council: We will be hosting a Wrestling Show between 4.00pm and 11.00pm on the 21st March 2017, please be advised that car park management will be in place and additional car parks off site will be … Read More

Satellite Clubs Easter Dates  ARNOLD HILL: Last session on Monday 20th March. Return on Monday 24th April  (outdoors) NOTE: Monday 1st May is a bank holiday so no session. Return on 8th May. If any Arnold Hill children wish to … Read More

Booking is now available for the Easter Holiday Activity Camps. See the Entry Forms menu for more details.

Hi All, I have now had a chance to compare the numbers of finishers on Saturday with previous years. These figures go back to 1995 when the first joint Men’s and Women’s championships was held at Luton, it was in … Read More

Please see the attached information about the Forthcoming Notts AAA County Track and Field Champs Athletes Information for publication and issue with timetable 2017

Dear All, We have just been informed by the Council that, due to Storm Doris, the stadium will be closed this evening and all outdoor training sessions are cancelled. Any help in notifying your athletes would be appreciated. Charlie.

 Be Seen!… Be Safe!… Be Aware! A reminder to all you road runners out there! I have been rightly asked to remind you all about your safety when out running on dark winter nights.  Most of us will have been … Read More

Please be aware that the Arnold Hill Satellite Club for Monday 6th March is cancelled, due to exams taking place and the venue being unavailable. Please pass on the message to anyone you know that attends. Thank you.

Arnold Hill School Note: NO session on Monday 30th January 2017 due to exams. Last session before half term – Monday 6th February 2017 Sessions recommence on Monday 27th February 2017 (exams on Monday 20th)   Carlton Le Willows Academy … Read More

If you can help with the following, please contact Robert Bayliss on rob28@live.co.uk. Thanks.   Dear Notts Athletic Club, I am currently writing my dissertation at Nottingham Trent University. The topic of this is to see the comparison of psychological characteristics between … Read More

Please see the Map for the forthcoming Notts XC Champs on the 07th January at Wollaton Hall. Notts AAA cross country champs 2017

Please see the Map for the North Mids XC League on January 14th in Wollaton Hall North Mids XC Course Map 2017

Last Monday – 19th December Last Tuesday – 20th December Last Wednesday – 21st December Last Thursday – 22nd December Last Friday – 23rd December Saturday 24th December – Christmas Eve – Not booked. Tuesday 27th December – Christmas Relays … Read More

Ian Mackintosh It is with great sadness that the club announces the passing of Ian Mackintosh (Aged 69) one of Notts AC’s past athletes. He lost his fight for life following a lengthy illness, which I am sure he battled … Read More

We have been sent this link to an interesting article on the benefits of running for your heart. Well worth a read. Healthy Hearts Benefits of Running 

JACK WALTERS It is with great regret Notts AC announce the death of Life Member Jack Walters on Friday 21st October at the age of 87. Jack was a universally respected gentleman known throughout the County and the Midlands for … Read More

Note to all Team Managers / Club Secretaries North Midland Cross Country League Starting this season at Derby on 15th October the Under 11 races will be held as separate boys and girl’s races. U11 Girls start 12.45pm U11 Boys … Read More

The times of the senior mens and ladies road relays on Saturday has been published in the newsletter incorrectly. I am concerned that folks will turn up at the wrong time and potentially miss their race. Mens 1.15 pm and … Read More

Meeting between Nottingham City Council and Notts AC Friday 16th September 2016 On Friday 16th September a delegation from Notts AC met with Nottingham City Council’s Eddie Curry (Head of Parks, Open Spaces & Investment Funding) and Michelle Ball (Business … Read More

Nottinghamshire Athletics Network together with Notfast Running Club invite all road runners of any standard to a Road Runners Seminar on Thursday 22nd September 2017.This session is particularly aimed at runners preparing for a marathon or half marathon in the future. The topic … Read More

4 minute mile barrier broken at Harvey Hadden –Thursday 28th July 2016 Notts AC had something to celebrate at the 27th Wealthall memorial mile when Jake Wightman, an under 23 athlete from Edinburgh AC, broke the 4 minute mile barrier … Read More

My name is Jennifer and I am currently a geography student at the University of Glasgow. I have decided to research running as it provides new and exciting ways of understanding the discipline and how people move in the world. … Read More

Dear Notts AC, My Name is Arfan Ali and I am a PhD student at the University of Nottingham. We are currently running an exciting research study looking into the effect of a very short period of inactivity in young … Read More

Please click the link to view the poster.

Please note that the high jump session with Donna tonight has been cancelled.

On the Tuesday 16th August, I am running from Staveley, just south of Sheffield, to Quorn just south of Loughborough as day 7 of a 10 day Edinburgh to London Challenge to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support and B-eat, … Read More

We would like to wish Charlotte McLennaghan & Ryan Gorman a huge amount of good luck as they fly out to Poland this weekend with the GB Junior Team, to compete in the World Junior Athletics Championships next week! Good … Read More

A note from the Council: Harvey Hadden are hosting the EU Referendum verification and count for Nottingham on Thursday, so the main centre will be closed to the general public at 7.30pm. The Stadium will also be affected, and needs … Read More

Derby AC will be holding a U11 and U13’s Quad-Kids Competition on the morning of Sunday 10th July 2016.  We would like to invite all Clubs athletes in the above age groups to enter.  I have attached an entry form … Read More

Ryan Gorman Congratulations to Ryan Gorman for achieving the World Junior qualifying time for the 200m. He competed at Loughborough International last weekend on Saturday 22nd May and ran a 200m time of 20.95 seconds – the qualifying standard being … Read More

Another year, another YDL match. To some it may feel like Groundhog day but for the truly enthusiastic team manager it is just the start of another exciting journey through the highs and lows of the team performance. For me, … Read More

April is supposed to be spring time but it was a bitterly cold day in Birmingham for the first YDL match of the season. Alexander Stadium is an impressive venue for a junior athletics match but the covered stands meant … Read More

Missing Blocks Perry, the groundsman at Harvey Hadden has informed us that a set of blocks has recently gone missing from the track. These are the property of the council & not Notts AC, so if anyone knows of their … Read More

Charlotte McLennaghan Congratulations to Charlotte McLennaghan for achieving the World Junior qualifying time for the 200m. She competed outdoors for the first time at Loughborough in the BUCS trials/open meeting on 23rd April and ran a 200m time of 23.45 … Read More

Anna Purchase set a new YDL U17 Record at Harvey Hadden today with a PB of 59.90m.

Training before Manchester 2016:  Standard Week:  Mon – 75mins or 10-12 miles easy (6.30-7.30 mins/mile, HR around 140) Tue – Long intervals and/or tempo e.g. 4x1mile plus 10x400m Wed – As Mon Thur – As Mon Fri – Interval session, … Read More

The season has started with a bang for U17 hammer thrower Anna Purchase.  Having set two PBs earlier in March, Anna increased her PB even further on Sunday at Loughborough University at the Alan Bertram Memorial Hammer Open.  With a … Read More

On the 28th April I competed in Ancona at the European masters . I had previously ran a new masters W40 record at Loughborough in February (8.01) but unfortunately I was plagued with tonsillitis and the flu and missed 2 … Read More

National Road Relays:  Sutton Park:  16.04.2016 It was great to be able to field 2 teams in a much depleted National Road Relays race.  A disappointing 50 teams commenced the race with only 42 finishing.  Anyway, our ladies competing did … Read More

Many congratulations to all who have raced in the Midland Road Relays – trust you are pleased with your time and enjoyed the day. It was absolutely fantastic and to come away with a team bronze, two teams in the … Read More

Midland 12 Stage road Relay, 02/04/2016 A good effort and to get within 31 seconds of the gold medals with so any men missing was a decent result and a great credit to those who stepped up. Exceptional times from … Read More

Some of the Athletes that qualified for the National Indoor champs in Sheffield on 13th/14th February 2016. Alfie Williams-huges (u15)ran in the 60m heats and semis but was recovering from a hamstring injury (still did amazing Alfie Orpwood -Calton (u15)qualified but … Read More

It gives me great pleasure to inform you all that Notts AC has been approved as one of the organisations to benefit from the Waitrose donations scheme at its wollaton store. All green discs put in the Notts box mean … Read More

Attention Coaches – SUNDAY MORNING TRAINING SESSIONS The stadium/outdoor track has been booked from 10.00am – 12.00noon on the following five dates. All Coaches are welcome to make use of these additional bookings:- 3rd, 10th, 17th April ’16 / 29th … Read More

Hammer Number Surname First Name Club Age Group Result 320 Careless Jacob Notts AC U15 35.84 321 Purchase Anna Notts AC U17 54.66 322 Williams Courtney Notts AC U17 31.24 324 Sandhu Nikeeta Notts AC U17 36.56 325 Bobash Sarah … Read More

The first of our new Festival of Throws open events takes place at Harvey Hadden Stadium on Thursday 24th March 2016  6.30 – 7.30pm We will be taking entries for the Hammer and Shot for this event. For our second … Read More

Notts AC Membership Renewals should have been paid on or around 1st January 2016 and we are having to get tough with the persistent late payers this year! If you intend to renew, please do so immediately.  It will be … Read More

A brilliant turnout by Notts AC for the last match at Rushcliffe Country Park to round off the Mini League XC league with 32 athletes, our best turnout this season. We maintained our 3rd place overall, won U15 Boys Team … Read More

All memberships for 2016 should now have been paid. If you have yet to renew your membership, please do so as soon as possible. You may do this either on-line under the ‘Join us / Renew’ section of the website, … Read More

Nottingham City Council are holding a Sport Relief Mile event at Harvey Hadden on Saturday 20th March. For more information and online entry please visit: Sport Relief Mile They are also looking for volunteers on the day.  If you are able … Read More

With regret Notts AC report the death of past member Ron Kemp on 3rd February. Ron was a prominent and successful coach in Nottingham and the East Midlands and helped many young athletes achieve success. Ron’s daughter Kathryn Brook has … Read More

Notts AC Christmas and New Year opening dates at Harvey Hadden. Monday 21st December 2015 Tuesday 22nd December 2015 Wednesday 23rd December 2015 Tuesday 29th December 2015 Wednesday 30th December 2015 Saturday 2nd January 2016 We are back to normal … Read More

Congratulations to Charlotte on her gold medal as part of the 4 x 100m team at the European Junior Championships in Eskilstuna, Sweden. Charlotte ran the third leg of the relay with Shannon Malone, Shannon Hylton and Imani Lansiquot completing … Read More

Can you help my research? I want to speak with older athletes / runners (40-60+) past or present who suffer from Osteoarthritis of the hip.  I would like to learn about their experiences from diagnosis to treatment and where they … Read More

Hi All,                                                                                         The new Mini League Sportshall commences on Sunday 27th September and will take place at Oakfield Leisure Centre Mansfield. The address is as follows:- Jubilee Way S, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG18 … Read More

Outdoor training will return to Harvey Hadden “Sports Village” from Monday 17th August. Please see our dedicated page for training times, or check with your Coach. Athletes are reminded to register at the green porta-cabin before every training session. It’s … Read More