The first Southern Athletics League match is 4 weeks away on Sunday 22nd May in Hemel Hempstead. If you're new to track and field this is a great opportunity to try it out, all abilities welcome!
Read MoreThe Rob Jackson Championship table has been updated following the first event, Watford Half Marathon.
Read MoreAfter cancellations in 2020 and 2021, the Rob Jackson Trophy is back (we hope!).
Read MoreAs part of our effort to upgrade the experience at Finsbury Park track for our members and other track users, we have set up the Trackbusters project. We are encouraging any members (and their contacts) who can give a few hours of their time, to join the Trackbusters group.
Read MoreAs you are probably all aware, our wonderful track at Finsbury Park is managed by Finsbury Park Sports Partnership (FPSP), which is run almost entirely by volunteers. Long-standing Heathside members Adrian Essex and Mike Hickey have recently been elected to FPSP's Board of Trustees, the latter as Chairman.
Read MoreThe last Junior training session will be Sunday 19th December and will restart on 9th January 2022
Juniors in specific coaching groups should check with their Coach if they are making any special arrangements over the Christmas period.
The track and gym will continue to be available to Seniors at the normal times
Read MoreClub Chairman Jerry Odlin reports “Sadly, I must report the passing on December 2nd of John Rene at the early age of 63. John had been a member of the club since the late 70’s, firstly as a member of North London AC and subsequently for a few years as a member of London Heathside…..”
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If the Home Office has its way, then 21-year-old Seyfu Jamaal will be deported back to war-ravaged Ethiopia because his asylum application has been rejected. It is no exaggeration to say that his physical and mental well-being are at risk if Priti Patel’s department succeeds. He is currently appealing against this decision, arguing that it is not safe for him to return.
Read MoreA reminder that if you plan to run in the Middlesex XC Championships on Saturday 8th January 2022 at Horsenden Hills or in the Southern XC Championships on 29th January (at an as yet announced venue) you should enter your name using the fixture portal or let your Coach or respective XC Team Captain know.
Read MoreThe repairs to the Finsbury Park Track have been completed and the track will be available for training again on Tuesday 2nd November. Please do not use the track before this date. FPSP Board Member Adrian Essex provides an update.
Read MoreWe just want to confirm that due to half term, unless your coach has explicitly confirmed with you, there will be no Junior Training at Finsbury Park on Sunday 24th, Tuesday 26th, Thursday 28th and Sunday 31st October.
Full Training will recommence at the track on Tuesday 2nd November.
Read MoreAfter no races last season the Club’s first Met League Race is this Saturday at Claybury, the first of a number of races Members may be interested in taking part.
In particular if you want to run in the Chingford League Race (Velo Park, Stratford) on Wednesday 20th October, North London XC Championships (Uxbridge) on Saturday 30th October and London XC Championships, (Parliament Hill).
Please check the fixture list of how to register.
Read MoreThe Club’s annual AGM will be held at the Finsbury Park Track at 7.30 pm Tuesday 28th September 2021.
Read MoreThe final part of the Club Championships are to be held next Tuesday 21st September at Finsbury Park Track.
The event is for Club Members in the Senior, U20, U17, U15 and U13 categories. Races will be organised by Age Group where ever possible.
The competition is free to enter.
The Day 2 - Timetable is as follows:-
19.00 - 800m
19.30 - 200m
20.00 - 3000m (U15, U17)
20.20 - 5000m (U20 and over)
Field Events:- Javelin, Shot and Long Jump - times to be confirmed
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