AFD AGM 26 Feb 2024
in the Army hut along side the track at 7pm. AGM Agenda as follows: Any proposals and or nominations please email: AFD.minutessec@gmail.com
News
Will European Champion Again, Katie 23rd on First European Championship
Will Barnicoat ran to victory in the under 23s’ race at the European Cross Country Championships in Brussels on Sunday, a year after taking the u20s’ crown. The Aldershot Farnham & District athlete was one of a trio that broke away from the field during the second half of the seven-kilometre event, along with Valentin … Read more
Team success at the British Masters Road Relay Championships.
Mallory Park race circuit hosted the BMAF Road Relay Championships for the first time owing to issues with the traditional location of Sutton Park. A windy and drizzly day welcomed the teams, which included four teams from AFD; WV 35-44, two MV 35-44 and a MV45-54. The new venue presented a challenging 3 mile course … Read more
British Junior Male 2023
James Dargan has been short listed for the AW British Junior Male of 2023. Please support James by voting on this link. Voting ends of next week
National Cross Country Relays – 6 medals in 10 races
Despite the long drive to Mansfield, and the appaling weather AFD dominated the meeting gaining 6 medals from the 10 races. Aldershot Farnham & District’s under-15 girls successfully defended the English Cross Country Relay title with a completely different trio of runners. Kitty Scott took over from Maya Jobbins, who finished the first leg one … Read more
Hampshire Cross Country league
Aldershot Farnham & District’s cross country runners won five races as they led their teams to victory in the opening Hampshire League meeting at Wellesley Woods. James Dargan, a bottom-year under-20, took the senior men’s race with thirteen seconds to spare over Tom Syckelmore of Basingstoke & Mid Hants. The next three athletes were all … Read more
Road Relays and European Masters Track & Field Championships
SEAA Road Relays Rushmoor 23 September 2023 The club hosted the the SEAA 6/4/3 stage relays at Aldershot on Saturday 23rd September 2023. On a warm sunny day, AFD had several teams competing in this highly competitive competition, racing against the top clubs in the South of England. Top results below:- U13 Girls – 3rd … Read more
Bronze for Will Barnicoat
Will Barnicoat won a bronze medal at the European under 23 Championship held at the Leppavaara Stadium, Espoo, Finland. Will ran a personal best of 13m 45.24sec in the 5000m. Congratulations Will
AFD at UK Championships
UK Championships Sportcity, Manchester Chris Snook and Abigail Jennings both picked up medals at the UK Championships over the weekend. Chris Snook claimed gold in the 5000m Walk in a time of 21:35.72, whilst Abigail Jennings claimed bronze in the 5000m Walk in a new personal best of 24:11.68. Other notable performances came from Steph … Read more
AFD at the English Schools
Fifteen AFD athletes were selected to represent their counties at the English Schools Championships which were held in Birmingham. Several AFD athletes won medals, James Dargan took gold in the Senior Boys 1500m to continue his excellent season. Emily Lucas claimed Silver in the Inter Girls 200m. Whilst Katie Pye (3000m), Archie Ellis (400mH) and … Read more