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lswick Harrier members aged 35 and over, why not try something different this year? There is a host of events aimed at male and female club members in all 5 year age categories from 35 years up to 75 plus. You may be interested in competing in the Masters/Veteran only events, locally & nationally. Check out the following websites for details of how you could enjoy the friendly but competitive Masters/Veterans Athletics scene this year: Regularly view the website’s home page for the latest news on Masters competition.
North East Masters Athletics Association (NEMAA) www.northeastmastersathletics.weebly.com
British Masters Athletics Federation (BMAF) www.bmaf.info
Alternatively, have a chat with Harry Matthews (pictured above) from the club who is Chairman of the England Athletics Masters Association (EAMA). EAMA is the umbrella organisation for Maters Athletics in England.
Please note for NEMAA Championship Awards in the closed events you must be affiliated to NEMAA. New, first time members will pay a small fee to become a member but this will include NEMAA & BMAF benefits. For affiliating information contact George Routledge at 10744grout@talktalk.net
Alternatively, you can view NEVAC www.northeastveteransathleticsclub.weebly.com
A suggestion for the person responsible for posting photographs on the various pages. Perhaps the photograph on the over 35 age group page could reflect the Masters scene.
Pictures added & updated as from 23rd Jan 2017. Archived photos used. Any future photos from events from 2017 & beyond, kindly forward on to the club. GB