Our Edge Hill team made the long and painful drive on a cold February morning to Sheffield for our second indoor competition – Steel Cup. Boasting a smaller but by no means weaker team, which will become apparent later on.

Stealing the show for the Edge Hill team were the field athletes. These especially came in the long and triple jumps where we witnessed some incredible jumps. Notable from Steph Jones jumping 5.97m to claim 1st overall and set a new Steel Cup meeting record along with Sophie Warden breaking her 10 year old PB twice in the triple jump to finish a solid 6th overall. Other notable performances in the Long Jump came from Allyssa Dixon (PB). More PBs were set by Toby Nicholson in the Shot Putt and another consistent performance by Georgia Barrett came in the high jump.

Moving to the track saw excellent performances in the 60m from Adam Oliver, Thomas Henshaw, Amelia Large and Lucy Fyffe, with Lucy setting a new PB of 8.16s! Sticking with the sprints, performances from Thomas Henshaw and Dan Evans in the 200m along with Bryn Squires in the 400m capped off an excellent day of sprinting for the team. However, the standout performances from the track came from Lucci Baker in the 800m (a new PB and a 7th place overall), Se Loughlin (PB in the mile and 8th overall and a 5th place overall finish in the 3k!) and Heidi Wild setting a new PB in both the 3k and the mile. More excellent performances in the relays in both the male and female 4x200m and a super determined showing in the mixed 4x400m rounded off a long and successful day in Sheffield.

The team set an astounding total of 7 new club records, which with just a week until BUCS Indoors shows just what sort of form our athletes are in! 

The Steel Cup provided a great opportunity for our athletes to really show off their capabilities and we are grateful to the organisers for hosting such a fantastic event! 

Written by Dan Evans (Treasurer)

Our first competitive competition kicked off on the 20th November with the team making the short journey over to Sport City in Manchester, for the Manchester Cup. The University of Manchester were excellent hosts in providing a smooth day which was packed full of PBs and SBs.

Bringing a healthy squad of 19 athletes, our Edge Hill team kicked off the day on the track with the 60m. All athletes produced some excellent performances with each athlete setting a new PB! (Quinton Mahoney, Thomas Henshaw, Olivia Fowler, Carla Teece). A special mention to Olivia Fowler for setting the fastest time overall in the women’s 60m with a speedy time of 7.60s! The speed from the sprinters continued in the 200m and 400m with Steph Jones, Amelia Large and Thomas Henshaw tearing up the track.

Moving to the longer events, our 800m crew of Louie Clark, Lucci Baker and Hannah Swales produced some fine efforts. Two PBs were also set by Josh Minihan & Heidi Wild in the 1500m!

Swiftly moving to the field, our team boasted a strong squad with Shot Putt being the most represented with 5 athletes from Edge Hill. Notable performances from Holly Benson (finishing 2nd overall), Alex Slater (5th overall) and Paul Greenway (new PB) capped some excellent performances in the shot putt. Jumping into the sand were Basit Kareem (new PB), Toby Nicholson (new PB), Amelia Large, Alyssia Dixon and Sophie Warden (SB) who all put in valiant efforts and where again, the PBs were tumbling. Capping off an excellent field performance were Georgia Barrett and Izzy Morgan (joint 4th overall) who were flying over the high jump bar!

With all these notable performances, and finishing 4th overall at Manchester cup, its clear that Edge Hill in 2024/2025 are a team that are still on the rise and raising eyebrows amongst other universities!

Written by Dan Evans (Treasurer)

Starting off the outdoor season stronger than ever, we competed at both Lancaster and Northern cup this week and yet again came away having won multiple events, smashed club records and shown our amazing development over the last few years. Everyone who competed over the last two competitions should be proud to have been a part of at least one, if not both of the most competitive teams we have had in a long time!

And with that the Edge Hill athletics Indoor season has officially come to a close, and what a weekend to finish on! I speak from all of us in the athletics committee when I say a huge congratulations to everyone who competed and came along to support their fellow athletes. The atmosphere created by the team was one of the best we have ever had, getting numerous shoutouts from the BUCS organisers not only for being the ‘loudest team’ but also for the quality of our athletes proving all the hard work we are putting in is truly paying off. 

The second inter-university event of the indoor season was undertaken on Wednesday the 7th of February. The team consisting of 26 athletes made the journey to Sheffield to complete at the English Institute of Sport. This event saw seven club indoor records fall, three by our women and four by the men, and multiple PBs. The entire team was on top form and we could write a book about all their amazing exploits but we don't have the room! So here are the headlines!

The biggest cross-country event of the university calendar kicked off on Saturday 3rd February on a cold and muddy day. Ten of our athletes braved this extreme BUCS cross-country hosted by the University of Leeds. The races comprised of a short and long course for men and women. This cross-country to sum it up was incredibly muddy with towering hills and hay bales. Eight of our ten athletes were making their BUCS debuts and the excitement on the bus over was palpable.

The indoor season is underway, and we kicked it off with a bang having competed in Manchester Cup on Wednesday the 23rd of November. If this medal haul is anything to go by then this season is going to be a corker!

Although it wasn’t the muddiest of courses, Saturday’s Ron Hill Cross Country Relay, hosted by the University of Manchester, was by no means easy. On October the 28th, three teams, comprised of our very own Edge Hill athletes, proved that this season is going to be one to watch. All our runners completed the course, not only in record breaking times, but also in style.

Against all odds, our small yet mighty university team is demonstrating the sheer power and determination of our athletes! As the summer season unfolds, we are witnessing a breathtaking display of talent, as several of our outstanding athletes gracefully grace the grand stages of both national and international competitions, leaving spectators in awe of their prowess and performance. 

In the month of June, our athletes took on the challenge of the County Championships, happening all across the country, representing their home clubs with heart and soul. With unyielding determination, they left no room for doubt, showcasing their incredible skills and unwavering dedication. From one end of the country to the other, our athletes gave it their all, competing against tough rivals and leaving an indelible mark on the national stage. The County Championships were a true testament to their hard work and passion, paving the way for even greater achievements yet to come.