Recent News

Once again Swansea University will be hosting another Startrack 3 day Athletics Camp in the schools Easter holidays from the 31st March to 2nd April inclusive, times are from 10am to 3pm. Experienced and qualified club coaches will be delivering the sessions in all athletics disciplines. Athletes must be aged 9 to 14 years old and the camp is open to athletes from all schools and clubs. Fees are £42 for the 3 days and cheques should be made payable to "Swansea University".

Saturday 24^th January saw Rachel Johncock earn a very much deserved Great Britain & Northern Ireland senior international vest at the British Athletics International Match V Germany V France. Rachel put in an awesome performance to finish 2^nd in the 60m (7.34) setting an Welsh all time record in the process!!!

Sunday 8^th February sees match 4 of the cross country league for all age groups at Blaise Castle, Bristol, BS10 7QT.

Wednesday 14^th January saw the Afan Nedd Tawe Secondary Schools and Colleges cross country county trial at an as promised totally rain free Margam Park, underfoot conditions were extremely soft making the running even harder than usual. There was a fantastic turnout from the schools with 327 finishers, integrated into the event were the South Wales Colleges Championships too.

Has your primary school affiliated to the West Glamorgan Primary Schools Indoor Athletics and Cross Country Leagues for 2015? There is a closing date for applications of Monday 2nd February. Click here for an affiliation form to pass to your school Affiliation Form 2015.docx

There are four entry level UK Athletics Coaching and Officiating certificates and qualifications being held at the indoor track in Swansea University during February and March 2015 that the club hopes you will be willing and available to attend. Full details are below (NB all courses are open to volunteers from all clubs).

Saturday 10^th January saw Jac Hopkins gain his 2^nd GB & NI vest for cross country this time in the Great Edinburgh Cross Country against teams from the USA and Team Europe, Jac had another superb run to finish in 9^th overall and the first GB&NI athlete, very many congratulations on another great run and much deserved international vest.

With tickets selling faster than a One Direction concert you will need to be quick if you want to attend the Swansea Harriers Club Awards & Gold Awards evening which will be held at Dunvant Rugby Club on Friday 6th February 2015.

Friday 26^th December was the annual Glyneath 5 Mile Road Race, in pretty horrible weather.