NECAA CROSS COUNTRY RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPS
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![]() Covid19 update 08.01.21 guidance from England Athletics All within the athletics community will be well aware of the current situation, and we suggest you familiarise yourself with the guidance from England Athletics. Personal Statement From George Patterson On behalf of Hudson Stoker’s immediate family, Sheila, and Jeff Lee, (Sister and Brother-in-Law), and his two nephew’s, Great Nieces and Great Nephew, and myself, I would personally wish to thank our many friends at Morpeth Harriers & AC, North East Counties AA, and Northern Athletics, and friends, for the many cards and kind wishes expressed at the time of our very sad loss. We were all very much overwhelmed by the number of people who showed their very kind concerns at a time when we very much needed you. Hudson was, and still is a most wonderful friend, whom I will never be able to forget, and I will continue to treasure the memory of his wonderful friendship for the rest of my days. I was very lucky in life to have met and known him, and our 52 years that we spent as friends, and close companion, will always be held most dearly to my heart. He was very much a gentle, gentleman, something unique, who is thankfully now out of the pain that he very much bravely bore, without a grumble, and with the determined grace and dignity that was very much true to his character. Neatness, and the need for everything in its place was very much Hudson’s forte, lessons I learnt from him throughout our lovely life together. He will always be very sadly missed, God Bless. Kind Regards George Patterson John Keefe and Hudson Stoker The NECAA is saddened to hear of the passing of two of it’s leading lights over the weekend. Jarrow and Hebburn’s John Keefe and Hudson Stoker of Morpeth Harriers died within 24 hours of each other. Bill McGuirk has written his own personal memories in his reports section NECAA Winter Statement Read HERE NECAA 2020 CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS AT SEDGEFIELD DECEMBER 12th CANCELLED
It is with regret and reluctancy the NECAA have decided to cancel the 2020 cross country championships in their established form to be hosted by Sedgefield Harriers. The publication of the England Athletics `Return to Cross Country Competition` makes planning a championship with a big entry difficult plus the ongoing uncertainty during the pandemic and specifically procedures to keep everyone safe. The NECAA are looking into possible alternatives including split championships. Dates and venues will be advertised when known. In the meantime, the NECAA encourage clubs to stage small local inter club events under the EA guidelines to keep athletes competitively fit and motivated. The sport evolved from local inter club competitions. 2021/22 NECAA CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS, SEDGEFIELD DECEMBER 11th. For further advice and information contact the NECAA Cross Country secretary Archie Jenkins. |
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