Newton Aycliffe: At the North-East Track and Field championships held at Gateshead stadium on Saturday and Sunday Chris Gaffney stormed to a tremondous victory in the under-13 boys 800m after an opening lap of 71 seconds Gaffney took the pace up with 300m to go crossing the line to take the gold medal in 2mins 29.7 secs.

Adam Little also in the under 13 boys claimed two bronze medals with two tremondous performances in the 200m recording 29 seconds and in the long jump with a jump of 3m 96 cm.Amy Fleming took bronze in the under 15 girls high jump with 1m 40 cm and was also 5th in the 200m in a time of 28.7 secs as well as 7th place in the long jump with 4m 21cm.

Abby Wilson ran a seasons best to take the bronze medal in the under 17 girls 800m in a time of 2mins 28 secs and also finished 6th in the 1500m in a time of 5mins 11 secs. Lewis Moses produced a personal best and new club record in the under 20 mens 1500m finishing 7th in a time of 4mins 6.7secs. Then recorded 1min 59 secs in both heat and final of the 800m to take 5th place in two very competitive races. In the under 13 boys 100m Adam Little finished 5th in a personal best time of 14.38. James Askew ran in the 3000m finishing 8th in a PB of 12 mins 23 secs. Phil Moore finished 12th in the under 17 boys 3000m in 10 mins 22 secs. Adam Harker finished 6th in the under 20 mens 400m in 56.6 secs and then 5th in his heat of the 800m in a time of 2mins 6.6secs.

Neil Robinson was 17th in the under 20 mens 1500m with a time of 4mins 35secs. In the under 15 girls 800m Amy Gaffney ran 2mims 41secs to finish 6th in her heat. Kimberley Adamson jumped 4m 53cm in the under 17 girls long jump to finish 6th.

On Tuesday 11th May at the Carlton Challenge Newton Aycliffe finished 2nd team behind Thirsk and Sowerby. Carl Mustill running in his first team race for the club was first back for Aycliffe in 5th place in a time of 35mins 48secs. He was followed by Peter Milburn in 14th place in a time of 37mins 49 secs closely followed by Adam Gibson in 15th place in 38mins 19 secs. George Reid was 24th in 40mins 56secs despite falling and breaking his elbow but still continued to help the team into 2nd place. Other results were Tony Brewer 54th in 45mins 20secs, Sue Milburn ran a time of 45mins 52 secs to finish in 62nd place despite falling over.

Thirsk and Sowerby Harriers

On a dull day the Harriers produced sparkling performances in Race 2 of the Northern Runner Series of Fell Races at Carlton Bank. The Men's team took a well deserved 1st place in the event, Gary Dunn finishing 4th in 35.40, Peter Wilkin 6th in 36.17, Merv Burn 9th in 36.46, just pipping Richard Hall, 10th, in 36.48. Stewart Mechie came in 19th in 40.05, Alan Somers 38th in 42.20, Alan Wikeley 44th in 42.37, Cameron Choules 45th in 43.34, Caroline Pollard 49th in 44.28, Hywel Smith 52nd in 45.11 and young William Hayward 64th in 46.08. The Men's "B" Team finished in 5th place. Peter Wilkin, Alan Wikeley and Caroline Pollard were all 1st in their age-group category.

Entries are coming in well for the Thirsk 10 on June 6. Entry forms, and other information about the Club can be found on www.thirskandsowerbyharriers.co.uk.

Richmond and Zetland Harriers

Richmond and Zetland Harriers started their tenth season in the Harrogate & District Summer Road Race League on Tuesday, May 4 with a first-ever race at Skipton. In the previous nine seasons, the Club has always come away with a trophy, either team or individual. But, given that all five scoring races count and there is no allowance for injury, illness, holidays or other commitments, and with only seven Harriers, five Men and two Women, making the journey - this year might be a battle! The race was approximately five miles from Engine Shed Lane, adjacent to Skipton RUFC, out to Carleton and back, with a finishing loop around the sports fields. Ian Fisher of Otley made his customary blistering start and proceeded to take first place for the umpteenth time in as many outings, over a minute ahead of the field. Jon Orange finished in second place, his red and white Peacocks of Richmond vest always at the head of the chasing pack, and this puts him at the top of the individual Veteran list but the teams are well down.

RZH results: 2nd (& 1st MVO40) Jon Orange 27:29, 31st (& 2nd MVO50) Mike Brooks 32:06, 36th Phil Hill 32:22, 39th Taff Rogers 32:30, 92nd (& 15th Woman) Kerrie Foxall 37:42, 111th Sarah Gregory 38:30 & 114th Ian Hepworth 38:38. Teams: Open (10 to score) 982 points = 8th, 672 behind leaders Harrogate; Women (5 to score) 118 = 9th, 207 behind Ilkley; Veterans (5 to score) 228 = 6th, 110 behind Ripon & Elite (best 3 times) 91:57 = 7th, 10:01 behind Otley.

The Young Athletes opened their T&F season in North Division One East of the eponymous League on Sunday 9 at Princess Mary Stadium, Cleckheaton. Having won promotion last season, this was always going to be a big step and in their first fixture they were up against Bingley and Morpeth, two clubs with "National pedigree" (and very well turned-out in Club kit) plus Grimsby. The match hinged largely on numbers. Despite great management from Fiona Hughes with most athletes competing in three events through the afternoon, and encouragement from parents and coaches working as officials, there were only 19 athletes across three age groups and both genders that meant sizeable gaps in the results. There were also some pleasing and possibly PB performances - notably two sprint doubles with A & B-string wins for Sophie Broadway (including a 27.2 for 200m, her third PB this summer) and Leanne Shaw, another A & B double for Jo Adams and Jane Thornton in the 800m and similar success for Jo with Katie Roberts in the discus plus wins for Ruth Hill in the 70m hurdles, Nick Outhwaite in the pole-vault, Douglas Roberts in the 400m and Georgina Zissler in the 300m. The team finished fourth with 156 points, two points behind Grimsby but there are discrepancies which the scrutinizers may still have to remedy.

RZH results, alphabetically: Jo Adams U15G javelin 13m89, 1500m 5:32.5 & discus 22m69; Rosie Adams U15G shot 6m09, 800m 2:33.2 & javelin 11m25; Chris Andrade U17M javelin 20m62, discus 18m23 & 1500m 4:58.6; Chris Archer U17M 800m 2:20.5, javelin 13m66 & 1500m 4:53.4; Sophie Broadway U15G 100m 13.3, shot 5m33 & 200m 27.2; Marcus Clarke U17M long jump 4m51, 100m 12.9 & 200m 26.6; Shane Darby U15B 100m 13.0, long jump 4m89 & 200m 25.9; Mitchell Farrar long jump 2m32, shot 4m77 & javelin 10m28; Ruth Hill U13G 70m hurdles 13.6, 150m 22.3 & long jump 3m50; Naomi Moks U13G shot 5m29, 75m 12.7 & long jump 2m75; Alice Morrison U13G shot 5m36, 75m 12.0 & 150m 24.5; Sean Osborn U17M 100m 11.9, 400m 56.1 & shot 7m02; Nick Outhwaite U15B pole-vault 2m00; Douglas Roberts U15B javelin 15m43, 400m 68.0 & discus 15m29; Jessie Roberts U17W javelin 15m63, shot 5m60 & 1500m 5:19.3; Katie Roberts U15G 75m hurdles 16.6, 1500m 5:54.3 & discus 18m83; Leanne Shaw U15G 100m 14.2 long jump 4m12 & 200m 28.8; Jane Thornton U15G high jump 1m20, 800m 2:46.5 & long jump 3m74; Georgina Zissler U17W 100m 13.5, 800m 2:39.5 & 300m 43.9; U15G 4x100m relay 56.3 & U17M 4x100m relay 52.1.

This next week there is an opportunity for most of the Harriers to catch their breath after a hectic opening month with Club fixtures in Track & Field, on the fells and on the roads, Schools fixtures and participation in other sports. On Saturday, there are the BMAF Road Relays at Sutton Park, Birmingham and on Sunday, there is the Sunderland Pier to Pier Road Race.

* www.rzh.org.uk

Quakers RC

Four members of the Quakers Running Club competed in the Blyth Valley 10 Mile Road Race on Sunday, April 25. Ian Scott set a new club over 50 record of 56:52 to take 10th prize, followed by Alasdair Tatham who obviously was still recovering from the previous week's London Marathon to finish 8 9th in 1:07:24, followed by John Ross, 151st, 1:12:24 and Terry Deary, 255th, 1:24:57. There were 305 finishers.

Julia Orr was competing at the North Eastern track championships at Gateshead recently. Recovering from injury, Julia finished 6th in the under 20's 1500 metre race in an excellent time of 4:59.

The second of the White Horse Handicaps will be held on Tuesday, 25 May at the White Horse Hotel, Harrowgate Hill, Darlington. Runners are encouraged to register by 6.45 pm for the 7.15pm start. For further details see the club's website at www.quakersrunningclub.co.uk

The Quakers Running Club will co-host Hamsterley Forest 10K and fun run on Sunday, June 6 with Butterwick Hospice. The fun run starts at 10.30am, followed by the main event at 11am. Entry forms available from the club or Butterwick Hospice, alternatively enter on the day for a small additional charge.

The Quakers Annual Presentation night will be held on Saturday, July 17. Tickets are now on sale. All members, past and present, families and friends are more than welcome to attend. Contact Dawn Richardson on 07950 529312 for tickets.

Shildon R&AC

At the North Eastern Track and Field Championships at Gateshead on Saturday and Sunday Shildon produced two champions.

In the Under-13 girls 1500m race a magnificent run from Kate Avery gave her first place with a new championship record of 5:02.1secs. demolishing the old record by almost 15 secondss. Khalil Thompson produced two personal best performances to take the gold medals in the Under-15 boys 800m 2:07secs and 1500m 4:21.01secs.

Other results: U13 Girls 800m: Laura Hewitson clocked 2mins46.2secs

U15 Girls 1500m: Abby Suffield took bronze medal with 5mins09.28secs P.B.

U15 Girls 800m: Natasha Heslop 2mins48.3secs.

U15 Girls 200m: Liz Cain 30.37secs; Catherine Bousfield 29.8secs.

U17 Boys 1500m: Warren Roberts 4mins17.8secs PB heats. 7th in final 4mins19.7secs.

U20 Ladies 800m: Natalie Owens 4th 2mins26.7secs.

U17 Men 400m: John Burns 4th 53.81secs.

U17 Men 100m: Alex Todd 8th 11.69secs.

U20 Men 100m: Adam Rogers 6th 12.1secs.

U17 Girls 3000m: Alex Snook 3rd 11min16.7secs.

U17 Girls 1500m: Natalie Cross 5mins35.0secs. P.B.

U20 Ladies 1500m: Natalie Owens 8th 5mins19.8secs.

U20 Men 200m: Chris Stappard 3rd 23.3secs.

* Anyone wishing to join in with the training will be made welcome on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6pm at the Shildon Stadium.

Darlington Harriers

At the North of England Athletic Association Track & Field championships at Gateshead on Saturday, the young athletes of Darlington Harriers came away with a hat full of medals and personal best performances. After being nominated Athlete of the Match at the recent Young Athletes League meeting at Darlington recently, Daniel Ghundoo followed it up with a PB and silver medal in the U17 men 100m hurdles in 14.33 secs and then in the triple jump he won another silver medal with a leap of 11.56 metres. After an overnight rest Daniel came out for the 1500 metre steeplechase and set another PB of 5.04.10secs.

Neil Best who is also an U17 man won a silver in the shot putt with 10.01 metres and then the 100 metre final in 11.64 secs.

Robert Gibbon also had a busy weekend in his first season as an U20 man and started with a bronze medal in the triple jump after a mix up with the event timing kept him waiting on the run up and his hamstring tightened. Fortunately there was a masseur on site who sorted out the problem enabling him to run a PB in the 200 metre final of 25.77 secs.