Press Clippings Middlesbrough Athletic Club (Mandale)

Battle goes down to the final meeting Jul 22 2010 by Mike Cotton, Evening Gazette
THE battle for first place in the North Yorkshire and South Durham Track and Field League is hotting up. Middlesbrough (Mandale) AC and Richmond and Zetland Harriers went into the fifth meeting at Clairville as joint leaders - but the former ended the day two points ahead. more>>

Young guns in the top division Jul 21 2010 by Rick Betts, Evening Gazette
MIDDLESBROUGH AC's (Mandale) young athletics team are celebrating after winning promotion to the top flight of the National Young Athletes League. more>>

Multi eventer Patrick shows off best form Jul 14 2010 by Rick Betts, Evening Gazette
TRINITY Academy multi eventer Patrick O’Connor was in personal best form at the North East Schools multi event championships in Hull. more>>

Athletes have eyes on medals Jul 14 2010 by Eric Paylor, Evening Gazette
TEESSIDE athletes will be bidding for medals as the England Athletics Championships return this weekend, following a 10-year absence from the national athletics calender. more>>

HAMSTRING tear meant athletics was lost 15 February 2010 Harlepool Mail

Adam Robson 24, was a keen athlete who represented both his town and county in national competitions. more>>

Young guns extend their unbeaten run Jun 10 2010, Evening Gazette
THE young athletes team of Middlesbrough AC cruised into first place in North-east Division One with a superb performance at Doncaster. more>>

Ben Stephenson at the double in Edinburgh Jun 10 2010, Evening Gazette
Stephenson won the 100m and 200m in times of 11.28sec and 21.98sec. more>>

Phelps edges 800m thriller Jun 07 2010, Evening Gazette, by Mike Cotton
THE third fixture of the North Yorkshire and South Durham track and field league was held at Clairville Stadium in ideal racing conditions. more>>

Teesside sprinters in commanding form May 11 2010, Evening Gazette, by Rick Betts
TEESSIDE’S teenage sprinters were in commanding form at the North Eastern track and field championships. more>>

Teesside medal tally swelled on day two May 11 2010, Evening Gazette
THE second day of the North Eastern track and field championships saw Teesside’s medal tally more than double from the previous day’s 20 with another 25 medals. more>>

Masaoy leads way for Mandale May 08 2010, Evening Gazette
THE young athletes team from Middlesbrough AC (Mandale) cruised to victory in their opening match of the campaign by almost 300 points. more>>

Ben Stephenson leads way in sprint fight May 05 2010, Evening Gazette, by Rick Betts
SPRINTER Ben Stephenson was in magnificent form in helping Middlesbrough AC finish in fourth place in their Division Two East match. more>>

Teesside stars aiming to be region's best May 05 2010, Evening Gazette
THE North Eastern outdoor track and field championships take place at Gateshead Stadium this weekend with many local athletes hoping to capitalise on their recent good form to capture medals. more>>

Kirsty Legg on form in US race Apr 29 2010, Evening Gazette
MIDDLESBROUGH AC athlete Kirsty Legg has again showed impressive form in the United States. more>>

Return to top flight is testing Apr 27 2010, Evening Gazette
MIDDLESBROUGH AC (Mandale) Under-20s had a baptism of fire in the National Junior League. more>>

Rachel Highfield on pole in Tees honours parade Feb 2 2010, by Rick Betts
At the England Athletics National Indoor Age Group Championships in Birmingham, Middlesbrough AC's Rachel Highfield was in scintillating sprinting form in both the 60m and 200m. more>>

Cleveland Schools County Cross Country Championships Jan 27 2010, Evening Gazette, by Mike Cotton
Enthusiasm conquers mud in Cleveland Schools County Cross Country Championships. more>>

England calling Jan 22 2010, Evening Gazette
Teesside athlete Adebayo Babatunde has been rewarded for his fine early season form with a call up for his first international competition. more>>

Veteran Lowe hits high note in Whitby Jan 21 2010, Evening Gazette
In the younger age-groups, Ben Spencer (Middlesbrough Mandale AC) recorded his fifth victory in five fixtures to take Under-13 boys honours - only four days after winning the Cleveland Schools Championships. more>>

Rachel proves the star of North Jan 19 2010, Evening Gazette, by Rick Betts
RACHEL Highfield provided the highlight of the weekend for Teesside athletes competing at the North of England Championships in Sheffield. more>>

Teesside athletes impress indoors Jan 12 2010, Evening Gazette, by Rick Betts

TEESSIDE athletes were in scintillating form in the North-east Indoor Championships at Gateshead's indoor arena. more>>

Teesside runners excel in championships Dec 17 2009, Evening Gazette
CLUBS from Teesside made their mark at the 104th Annual North Eastern Counties Cross Country championships, hosted by Darlington Harriers at Branksome School. more>>

Ben's in control, despite mudbath Dec 10 2009, Evening Gazette
BEN Spencer of Middlesbrough AC (Mandale) was an outstanding winner of the &South Durham Cross Country League, at Hartlepool's Summerhill Centre. more>>

Veteran Hunter shows the way Oct 29 2009, Evening Gazette

SUPER veteran, John Hunter, 48, of Loftus and Whitby AC, rolled back the years with a convincing win in the senior men's five-and-a-half-mile race at the second North Yorkshire and South Durham Cross Country League fixture on a fast, flat course at Cayton. more>>

Young starlets come to the fore Oct 16 2009, by Mike Cotton, Evening Gazette
EMERGING athletes dominated the senior men's race at the opening North Yorkshire and South Durham Cross Country League fixture at Croft Circuit. more>>

Like Father, like sons... Feb 07 February 2008 Hartlepool Mail
FORMER international runner Tony Morrell has passed his passion for running on to his teenage children. more>>

Sprint star Richard Kilty aims for Games glory Sep 29 2009, Evening Gazette
TEESSIDE speed king Richard Kilty is targeting next year's Commonwealth Games after a remarkable finish to his 2009 season. more>>

The best yet Sep 9 2009 by Adam Painter, Evening Gazette
Middlesbrough AC high jump start Leah Kennedy insisted it was mission accomplished as she rounded off her seasonwith a personal best . more>>

Mandale pipped for promotion August 20 2009 by Rick Betts, Evening Gazette
THE senior team of Middlesbrough Athletic Club (Mandale) narrowly missed out on a place in the first division of the Northern athletics league despite a valiant effort by every athlete. more>>

Teesside will have three athletes competing in the world championships in Berlin this month. Aug 07 2009 by Eric Parlor, Evening Gazette
Rabah Yousif will contest the 400 metres, alongside high jumper Chris Tomlinson and walker Jo Jackson. more>>

Home win puts Boro in promotion frame Aug 06 2009 by Rick Betts, Evening Gazette
THE senior team from Middlesbrough AC (Mandale) have qualified for the North Of England Division One promotion match in two weeks' time. more>>

Boro's youngsters take honours Jul 29 2009 by Mike Cotton, Evening Gazette
THE sixth and final fixture of the North Yorkshire and South Durham Track and Field League was held in murky conditions at Darlington's Eastbourne Stadium but there were several good performances to lighten the gloom. more>>

Mandale win the league Jul 28 2009, Evening Gazette
THE young athletes of Middlesbrough AC (Mandale) were in commanding form as they clinched the Junior League Pennine Division title in the final regional fixture of the campaign. more>>

Youngsters hit the front July 16 2009 by Mike Cotton, Evening Gazette
The Firth fixture of the North Yorkshire and South Durham Track and Field League was held at Darlington's Eastbourne Stadium. more>>

Tykes deliver wake-up call July 6 2009, Evening Chronicle
YORKSHIRE visitors Wakefield Harriers continued their unbeaten run when they won the third fixture of the Northern Athletics Division Two East at Gateshead International Stadium. more>>

A golden return for Teesside trio June 23 2009 by Rick Betts, Evening Gazette
Nick Phelps, Joe Kilbridge and Richard Kilty prove a golden lineup for Teesside. more>>

Sprint Star Kilty chases Olympic dream June 17 2009 by Adam Steel, Evening Gazette
Hot shot Kitly feels he could be on course for Olympic glory. more>>

Septet of lifetime bests for athletes June 16 2009 by Rick Betts, Evening Gazette
Seven Teessiders recorded personal bests at the British Milers Club Nike Grand Prix meet Watford. more>>

Stevenson Leads Tees Athletes to Championships Success May 13 2009 by Rick Betts, Evening Gazette
An impressive performance by Ricky Stevenson led the way to 56 medal winning performances including 21 gold medals by the athletes of New Marske Harriers, Middlesbrough AC (Mandale) and Middlesbrough and Cleveland Harriers. more>>

Tees athletes takes honours at nationals May 06 2009 by Rick Betts, Evening Gazette
aAde Babatunde takes Gold in triple jump. more>>

Middlesbrough AC top JAL table Apr 30 2009 by Rick Betts
The team this year are competing in the Pennine League the last 10 years having been in the most Norther League. more>>

Mandale girls take honours at the doulble Apr 10 2009 by Rick Betts, Evening Gazette
Faye Winspear and Kayleigh Sullivan notched notable double wins in the annual Cyril Elliott Memorial open meeting at Clairville. more>>

Tees middle distance aces go head to head Mar 11 2009 by Rick Betts, Evening Gazette
THE cream of Teesside University's sporting talent is competing at this weekend's British Universities and Colleges Indoor Athletics Championships at Sheffield EIS Arena. more>>

Scots high five for Wood Feb 24 2009 by Rick Betts, Evening Gazette
TEESSIDE'S Ashleigh Wood was the golden girl of the Scottish Combined Events Championships, held in Glasgow. more>>

Tees athletes hit form Feb 14 2009 by Rick Betts, Evening Gazette
TEESSIDE athletes starred as part of a Team Newcastle line-up who pulled out all the stops to qualify for the McCain UKA Indoor City Challenge Final. more>>

Charlie wins North call up Feb 11 2009 by Rick Betts, Evening Gazette
Charlie Dryden selected to represent North of England in series of international matches. more>>

Tees 10 aim for place in Cardiff Feb 3 2009 by Rick Betts, Evening Gazette
THE fourth annual UK Athletics sponsored Inter City Cup takes place on Saturday. The innovative competition is between 16 regions throughout the UK with the top eight competing in the Grand Final in Cardiff. more>>

Young guns get chance Jan 21 2009 by Rick Betts, Evening Gazette
FOLLOWING the success of their senior counterparts, the younger athletes of Teesside have the chance to shine at this weekend’s North of England Under-17 and Under-15 Championships at Sheffield. more>>

Jonathan powers to top ranks Jan 20 2009 by Rick Betts, Evening Gazette
TEESSIDE'S leading athletes met with mixed fortunes at the North Of England Indoor Athletics Championships at Sheffield. more>>

Newest champs to chase medals Jan 16 2009 by Rick Betts, Evening Gazette
THREE of Teesside's newly crowned North-east champions will be chasing more gold medals in the North of England Championships at Sheffield's indoor arena this weekend. more>>

Teesside athletes secure 13 golds Jan 13 2009 by Eric Paylor, Evening Gazette
RICK BETTS, TEESSIDE athletes claimed an impressive 13 gold medals at the North Eastern Indoor Championships at Gateshead. more>

Athletes in promising indoor form Nov 25 2008, Rick Betts, Evening Gazette
TEESSIDE athletes posted encouraging mid-winter performances at an indoor open meeting at Sheffield Arena. more>

It's time for our athletics officials to take bow Oct 16 2008, Evening Chronicle
THE Great North Run has been and gone for another year. But for the timekeepers and other officials who were called on to help over the two-day athletics extravaganza, it was just another weekend, albeit a hectic one, in a crammed regional calendar. more>>

Jean's efforts rewarded Oct 4 2008, Rick Betts, Evening Gazette
LEADING Teesside coach Jean Simmons received a special honour at the North-east Regional Athletics Awards. more>>

A relay good day Sep 26 2008 by Martin Neal, Evening Gazette
MIDDLESBROUGH AC (Mandale) won the inaugural Sprint Relays Challenge Shield organised by the NECAA Sprint Management Group. more>>

Charlie proves a star of the future Sep 17 2008 by Rick Betts, Evening Gazette
CHARLIE Dryden of Middlesbrough AC (Mandale) had a day to remember at the Moorways Stadium in Derby. more>>

Young stars on parade Sep 10 2008 by Rick Betts, Evening Gazette
MULTI-EVENT athlete Patrick O'Connor from Middlesbrough AC (Mandale) almost re-wrote the history books at the York Open meeting. more>>

Daley on top form with win Sep 6 2008 by Andy Ward, Evening Gazette
MIDDLESBROUGH AC athlete Ben Daley was the star of the local athletes in the North of England Inter Counties match at Hull. more>>

Sextet of Middlesbrough AC female athletes selected for competition on fine form.
Sep 3 2008 by Rick Betts, Evening Gazette
Kayleigh Mills from Greatham won the bronze medal in the hammer competition, while her clubmate Ashleigh Wood repeated the feat by taking the bronze in the long jump. more>>

Tomlinson aims to put on a show at Gateshead Aug 29 2008 by Eric Paylor, Evening Gazette
CHRIS TOMLINSON aims to wipe away his disappointment from the Beijing Olympics in the Aviva British Grand Prix at Gateshead International Stadium on Sunday. more>>

Tees athletes on their way to UK School Games Jul 26 2008 by Rick Betts, Evening Gazette
Nine Tees athletes will be competing at the prestigious UK School Games next month. more>>

Clairville training group proving a success Jul 23 2008 by Eric Paylor, Evening Gazette
Talented young throwers are starting to toss their weight around. more>>

English Schools Athletics Championships Jul 18 2008 by Carole Pattison, Evening Gazette
Athletics, Andy Ward, Unlucky sprinter Richard Hodgson was pipped by one hundredth of a second in his bid to win a medal at the English Schools Athletics Championships. more>>

Middlesbrough AC finished second in their Northern Senior League match Jul 18 2008 by Carole Pattison, Evening Gazette. more>>

Officials deserve a medal Jul 18 2008 Evening Chronicle. more>>

Kayleigh lands hammer blow to rivals Jul 16 2008 by Eric Paylor, Evening Gazette
Golden girl Kayleigh Mills dealt her rivals a hammer blow in the English Schools Athletics Championships. more>>

A York win is not to B Jul 7 2008 by Bill McGuirk, Evening Chronicle
The Yorkshire outfit won by 50 points in the combined men's and women's fixture from closest rivals Middlesbrough AC. more>>

Jayme beats Allison's record Jun 20 2008 by Chris Hole, Evening Gazette
A former Olympian's long- standing Clairville Stadium record has been smashed by one of Teesside's most promising young athletes. more>>

Patrick leaps to new milestone! Jun 20 2008 by Carole Pattison, Evening Gazette.
Patrick O'Connor shattered the high jump record with 1.55m, adding to his North-east Counties indoor and outdoor record-breaking high jump performances. more>>

Yet another PB for Carolyn, Jun 13 2008 by Mike Cotton, Evening Gazette
The third fixture of the North Yorkshire and South Durham Track and Field League was held at Darlington's Eastbourne Stadium. more>>

Teen Ashleigh so impressive Jun 10 2008 by Rick Betts, Evening Gazette
Middlesbrough AC (Mandale) senior men's and women's team produced a spirited performance to finish fourth in their Northern League Match at Jarrow. more>>

Strong showing for Tees stars Jun 10 2008 by Rick Betts, Evening Gazette
Teessiders were in top form in the British Athletics League at Gateshead. more>>

Time to Start celebrating for top quartet, Jun 5 2008 by Bill McGuirk, Evening Chronicle.
There was one final duty to perform before this year's successful North Eastern Counties Track and Field Championships were put to bed. more>>

No slip-ups on a wet day Jun 5 2008, Evening Gazette
Teesside athletes helped the North East Counties claim the trophy for leading the field overnight in the Counties Athletics Union Inter Counties Championships at Bedford. more >>

Young athletes strike gold Jun 2 2008 by Rick Betts, Evening Gazette
A Small group of athletes from Teesside travelled to Chester Le Street to compete at the National Association of Clubs for Young People's regional Athletics Championships. more>>

Promotion push Jun 2 2008 by Rick Betts, Evening Gazette
The Middlesbrough AC Young Athletes team enjoyed a successful, if controversial, weekend when competing at a meet in Bingley. more>>

Taking gold in fine outing Jun 2 2008, Rick Betts, Evening Gazette
The Ladies of Middlesbrough AC (Mandale) were in fine form at the North of England under-17 Championships held at Wigan. more>>

Rabah's running triumph Jun 2 2008, Evening Gazette
Middlesbrough-based athlete Rabah Yusuf ran 47.05secs to win the 400m at the CAU Inter-counties championships at Bedford. more>>

Wedding? I'll be more nervous in Beijing, says Chris
May 23 2008 by Chris Hole, Evening Gazette, Forget wedding day nerves - it's the prospect of this summer's Olympic games that is really giving Middlesbrough long jumper Chris Tomlinson the jitters. more>>

Several outstanding track results
May 23 2008 by Mike Cotton, Evening Gazette, At the second fixture of the North Yorkshire and South Durham Track and Field League held at Darlington's Eastbourne Stadium. more>>

Mandale open up with third
May 20 2008 Evening Gazette, Middlesbrough AC (Mandale) senior team finished third in the opening round of Northern Athletics meets, behind York and Gateshead. more>>

Athletes in form at the right time
May 7 2008 Evening Gazette
Teesside athletes were in top form at the British Universities Championships held in Bedford. more >>

Tigers bare claws in solid start to season
Apr 30 2008 by Rick Betts, Evening Gazette
Tees Valley Tigers made a solid start to their outdoor track and field season at Carlisle. more >>

Middlesbrough AC (Mandale) athletes on top form at the Shildon Open
Apr 19 2008 by Rick Betts, Evening Gazette. more >>

Schools raise money for Sport Relief.
Mar 15 2008, Naomi Corrigan, Evening Gazette
A TOP young sprinter was pipped to the post by his PE teacher in a charity race... but he's not taking it to heart. more >>

Cleveland's cream of cross-country compete in Championships.
Mar 07 2008, Evening Gazette
Having qualified through town, county and then inter-counties trials, Cleveland's chosen teams have now established themselves as the best eight runners in each of the six groups. more >>

Ashleigh enjoys her best day ever.
Mar 01 2008, Evening Gazette
RISING Middlesbrough Athletics Club starlet Ashleigh Wood is celebrating after enjoying the biggest day of her career so far. Includes write up on Richard Hodgson No1 for 60m in his age group. more >>

Vintage form from a winning youngster.
Feb 15 2008, Mike Cotton, Evening Gazette
THE sixth fixture of the North Yorkshire and South Durham Cross Country League took place in spring-like conditions. The senior men's race saw a first league win for Andrew Wiles, of Mandale, who is still an under-20 and one of the league's most talented young athletes. more>>

Teessider Tomlinson feels in capital form
Feb 01, Northen Echo
The Middlesbrough-born athlete has been one of the biggest British track mysteries in the past six years. more >>

Hodgson dashes to a record.
Jan 30 by Rick Betts, Evening Gazette
Richard Hodgson rewrote the record books in winning the 60 metres sprint at the Northern Indoor Under-17 and Under-15 Athletics Championships at Sheffield. Hodgson, from Middlesbrough AC, was the outstanding performer of the day with a scintillating run. more >>

Teesside on top.
Jan 16 by Eric Paylor, Evening Gazette
Teesside athletes made their mark with a haul of medals and records in the North Eastern Indoor Athletics Championships. more >>

Boro youngsters aim for medals.
Jan 9 2008 by Rick Betts, Evening Gazette.
Many Teesside athletes have been building up their fitness over Christmas for the North East Indoor Championships at the Gateshead Indoor EIS centre this weekend. more >>