14/4/26: AVON SCHOOLS TEAM WINS NATIONAL FINAL
Congratulations to the Avon Schools U13 Boys Team who WON the 2026 UK Sportshall Final at Stoke on Saturday. Also a big 'thank you' to Sue and Dave who put together fantastic teams year after year. A report and full results will follow.
16/3/26: English Schools XC Results
Well done to everybody who ran in the English Schools Cross-Country Championships at Sefton Park on Saturday. There were some fierce races, but you all acquitted yourselves with distinction. Here is
[a summary of Avon results].
For those of you who didn't manage to solve the cryptic crossword in the programme, and then follow the obscure clues around the venue to find the location of the results (which was actually rather fun)
[the complete results are here].
12/2/26: Somewhat belatedly, here are the results from the Avon Schools Sportshall Championships
[for the U13 boys,]
[ the U13 girls,]
[ U15s page 1,]
[ and U15s pages 2+3].
11/2/26: AVON TEAM FOR THE ENGLISH SCHOOLS XC CHAMPS.
The following teams have been chosen to represent Avon Schools in the English Schools Cross-Country Championships at Liverpool on Saturday, 14th March. Congratulations to all selected: [Teams + Reserves Selected].
Details for the event, including cost, kit, meeting up and payment, are contained in this [Letter to Athletes]. Please confirm using the link below. The [course map and timetable are here], and further [event information is here].
If you have been selected for the team, please would you:
(1) Complete and send this [Confirmation, Consent and Kit Email]. If you have trouble with this link, the Letter to Athletes details the information we need which you can cut and paste into an email.
(2) Pay online or post a cheque for event and kit fees (see Letter to Athletes for details)
If you have been selected as a reserve (R on the team sheet), please would you complete and send this [Confirmation to Stand By].
If, for any reason, you cannot compete/act as reserve, or have any other query, please [email us] as soon as possible. Please remember that we are relying on you to email full details yourself. If you have trouble viewing any links, please contact Neil (running@neilmiller.info).
21/1/26: AVON TEAM FOR THE SOUTH WEST SCHOOLS XC CHAMPS.
The following teams have been chosen to represent Avon Schools in the South West Schools Cross-Country Championships at Exeter on Saturday, 7th February. Congratulations to all selected: [Teams + Reserves Selected]. Selection was, as always, difficult, since we are strictly limited on the total number of athletes we can take.
Details for the event, including cost, kit, meeting up and payment, are contained in this [Letter to Athletes]. Please confirm using the link below. The course map and timetable [are here].
If you have been selected for the team, please would you:
(1) Complete and send this [Confirmation, Consent and Kit Email]. If you have trouble with this link, the Letter to Athletes details the information we need which you can cut and paste into an email.
(2) Pay online or post a cheque for event and kit fees (see Letter to Athletes for details)
If you have been selected as a reserve (R1 or R2 on the team sheet), please would you complete and send this [Confirmation to Stand By].
If, for any reason, you cannot compete/act as reserve, please [email us] as soon as possible.
Please remember that we are not posting out letters and forms, but are relying on you to email full details yourself. If you have trouble viewing any links, please contact [Neil Miller] (running@neilmiller.info)
AVON SCHOOLS CROSS-COUNTY
17/1/26 A big thank-you to all the staff at Kingswood School for a great event, to the district team managers who gave up a morning to look after the teams, and congratulations to all who ran. Results (all ages) [are available here]
Please check back here early next week for teams selected for the South West Schools (as below). We will need selected runners and guests to confirm and supply kit details, etc. Please check the results carefully, and
[let us know of any errors].
9/1/26: The Avon Schools Cross-Country Championships will be held at Kingswood School, Bath on Saturday 17th January. You can find a [Course Map and Timetable Here]. District team managers please return team declarations to Jim promptly.
Onsite parking is very limited. Officials and district minibuses may use the main upper playing fields site, otherwise please would parents drop off athletes and then park off site. Lansdown Park and Ride is just a short 5-10 minute walk away.
The South-West Schools Cross-Country championships will take place in Exeter on Saturday 7th February. Please see the [Cross-Country Page] for team sizes and selection.
13/10/25: AVON SCHOOLS AGM
The Avon Schools AGM will be held on at 5pm next Monday, 20th October in the officials room at YOSC (Yate Outdoor Sports Complex). This is an important meeting as the association needs a Chairperson, Secretary, Cross Country Manager and Track and Field Manager, without which we won't be able to function. On the plus side, we do have many experienced assistants.
The [meeting agenda is here]
16/7/25: RESULTS FROM THE ENGLISH SCHOOLS T+F CHAMPS.
Wow! Two very hot days were matched by some very hot perfomances. The Avon Team came home with two gold medals, four silver and a bronze, complemented by a host of pbs. All managers agreed that the team was a joy to manage, we wish those moving on from Avon Schools all success, and look forwards to seeing those remaining again next year.
There is a [Summary of Performances Here], and a team photo below (click for a larger version).
22/5/25: AVON TEAM FOR THE ENGLISH SCHOOLS T+F CHAMPS.
The following athletes have been chosen to represent Avon Schools in the English Schools Track and Field Championships in Birmingham on Friday and Saturday, 11th and 12th July. Congratulations to all selected: [Teams + Reserves Selected]. Selection was, as always, difficult, since we are strictly limited on the total number of athletes we can take.
Details for the event, including cost, kit, meeting up and payment, is contained in this [Letter to Athletes]. NB The Monday team meeting, and that we are leaving on Thursday afternoon. Please confirm using the link below.
If you have been selected for the team, please would you:
(1) Complete and send this [Confirmation, Consent and Kit Email]. If you have trouble with this link, the Letter to Athletes details the information we need which you can cut and paste into an email.
(2) Pay online or post a cheque for event and kit fees (see Letter to Athletes for details)
If, for any reason, you cannot compete, please [email us] as soon as possible. If you have trouble viewing any links, please contact Neil Miller (running@neilmiller.info). Please remember that we are not posting out letters and forms, but are relying on you to email full details yourself.
RELAYS!
As always, Avon will be entering relay teams drawn from competing athletes. Please
[read then enclosed for details.]
Results from yesterday's South West Schools T+F Championships are on the
[Devon Schools' AA Website]
17/6/25 16:15: UPDATED Timetable for SW Track and Field
There is an updated timetable for next Saturday's South West Schools' Track and Field Championships [here]. Note that 'seeded' races are finals of longer raceswhere we prefer not to hold heats. The races are seeded by pbs.
13/6/25 18:00: UPDATED Teams and Results
The team list below has been updated to reflect omissions and new performances come to light, and should now be considered final. The results further down have also been updated. Saturday was a very wet day and the results sheets were in some cases illegible. Please continue to send results corrections to [manager.tf]. Avon takes between 0 and 3 athletes per event to the SW Schools, dependant on them having achieved the [county standard] in a licenced (Power of 10) event.
9/6/25: The following teams have been chosen to represent Avon Schools at the South West Schools Track and Field Championships in Exeter on Saturday, 21st June. Congratulations to all selected: [Teams + Reserves Selected] (updated 13/6).
Full details about the event, including cost, kit, travel and payment, is contained in this [Letter to Athletes]
If you have been selected for the team, please would you:
(1) Complete and send this [Confirmation, Consent and Kit Email]. If you have trouble with this link, the Letter to Athletes details the information we need which you can cut and paste into an email.
(2) Pay online or post a cheque for event and kit fees (see Letter to Athletes for details)
If you cannot compete, please [email us] as soon as possible.
Please remember that we are not posting out letters and forms, but are relying on you to email full details yourself. If you have trouble viewing any links, please contact [Neil Miller].
AVON SCHOOLS TRACK+FIELD RESULTS
14/6/25 Results updated to include corrections notified to 14/6 18:00 (you may need to refresh your browser)
9/6/25 A big thank-you to Dave and everyone who contributed to a great event on Saturday, to the district team managers who gave up a morning to look after the teams, and congratulations to all who ran. Results are available here:
4/6/25: CALLING ALL PAST ENGLISH SCHOOLS CHAMPIONS
2025 is the Centenary year of the English Schools Athletic Association. Founded in 1925 the ESAA has been a cornerstone of athletics in England providing hundreds of thousands of young people the chance to compete in the largest annual athletic event staged.
As part of the celebrations, the ESAA would like to invite all past track and field champions (1925 to 2024) to a parade and grand reception on Saturday 12 July (the second day of this year's championships). You can find [details for this here]. The closing date for registering is 20th June 2025.
There is a list of [Avon English Schools Champions here]. If you happen to know any, or indeed champions from other counties, please point this out to them.
The English Schools Association has also been awarded a World Athletics Heritage Plaque. There is more about this in [the ESAA bulletin here].
2/6/25: AVON AND SOUTH WEST SCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIPS
Years 8 to 11 should have been informed by their district team manager through their school about selection for the Avon Schools Track and Field Champsionships this Saturday, 7th June. For reference, there is a [timetable here]. You will be charged a £5 entry fee, to be given to your District Team Manager when you collect your numbers. Please remember to bring your own safety pins.
Athletes in years 12 and 13, and those in events not held on Saturday: if you go to school in Avon, but don't reside here, please [let us know] if you want to be considered for the South West Schools Championships.
The South West Schools Championships will be held at the Exeter Arena on Saturday 21st June, for juniors (years 8/9), intermediates (years 10/11) and seniors (years 12/13). Avon will take between 0 and 3 athletes per event, dependant on them having achieved the county standard in a licenced (Power of 10) event. There is a complete list of [2025 standards here].
11/2/25: AVON TEAM FOR THE ENGLISH SCHOOLS XC CHAMPS.
The following teams have been chosen to represent Avon Schools in the English Schools Cross-Country Championships at Ardingly Showground on Saturday, 15th March. Congratulations to all selected: [Teams + Reserves Selected]. Selection was, as always, difficult, since we are strictly limited on the total number of athletes we can take.
Details for the event, including cost, kit, meeting up and payment, is contained in this [Letter to Athletes]. Please confirm using the link below
The course information and timetable [are here], and a site plan [is here]. Information on public parking and meeting up is included in the letter.
If you have been selected for the team, please would you:
(1) Complete and send this [Confirmation, Consent and Kit Email]. If you have trouble with this link, the Letter to Athletes details the information we need which you can cut and paste into an email.
(2) Pay online or post a cheque for event and kit fees (see Letter to Athletes for details)
If you have been selected as a reserve, please would you complete and send this [Confirmation to Stand By].
If, for any reason, you cannot compete/act as reserve, please [email us] as soon as possible.
Please remember that we are not posting out letters and forms, but are relying on you to email full details yourself. If you have trouble viewing any links, please contact Neil Miller (running@neilmiller.info).
2/2/25: RESULTS FROM THE SOUTH WEST SCHOOLS XC CHAMPS.
Well done everyone who competed for Avon at yesterdays South West Schools Cross-Country Championships in Newquay. The full results [are here].
LOST PROPERTY: A black zip-up top (probably JG or IG) and a Grey Yeti Drinks Bottle/Mug were found in the tent as we took it down on Saturday. If you think either belongs to you, please contact Ken Holmes: kenholmes2000@yahoo.com. More to follow over the next few days...
21/1/25: AVON TEAM FOR THE SOUTH WEST SCHOOLS XC CHAMPS.
The following teams have been chosen to represent Avon Schools in the South West Schools Cross-Country Championships at Newquay on Saturday, 1st February. Congratulations to all selected: [Teams + Reserves Selected]. Selection was, as always, difficult, since we are strictly limited on the total number of athletes we can take.
Team details for the event, including cost, kit, meeting up and payment, is contained in this [Letter to Athletes]. Please confirm using the link below
The course information and timetable [are here]. Please note that spectator parking located separately, as noted in the letter.
If you have been selected for the team, please would you:
(1) Complete and send this [Confirmation, Consent and Kit Email]. If you have trouble with this link, the Letter to Athletes details the information we need which you can cut and paste into an email.
(2) Pay online or post a cheque for event and kit fees (see Letter to Athletes for details)
If you have been selected as a reserve (R1 or R2 on the team sheet), please would you complete and send this [Confirmation to Stand By].
If, for any reason, you cannot compete/act as reserve, please [email us] as soon as possible.
Please remember that we are not posting out letters and forms, but are relying on you to email full details yourself. If you have trouble viewing any links, please contact [Neil Miller] (running@neilmiller.info)
AVON SCHOOLS CROSS-COUNTY RESULTS
20/1/25 Results now updated with all notified corrections. If you spot any more problems, please let us know (manager.cc@avonschoolsathletics.org.uk). I'm afraid I won't get a chance to post teams until tomorrow (Tuesday) morning.
18/1/25 A big thank-you to all the staff at Kingswood School for a great event, to the district team managers who gave up a morning to look after the teams, and congratulations to all who ran. Provisional results are available here:
Please check the results carefully, and
[let us know of any errors].
The South West Schools Cross-Country Championships will be held in Newquay, Devon on Saturday 1st February. Teams will be announced here on Monday (10 in each age group, but only the first 4 across the line at Kingswood are guaranteed a place). Selected athletes must confirm attendance and travel arrangements using the link provided (don't wait for us to contact you).
AVON SCHOOLS COUNTY EVENTS 2025
The Avon Schools Cross-Country Championships will be held at Kingswood School, Bath on Saturday 18th January. You can find a [Course Map and Timetable Here]. District team managers please return team declarations to Jim by the 13th.
Parking for the Avon Schools Cross-Country Championships is very limited. Officials and district minibuses may use the main upper playing fields site, otherwise please would parents drop off athletes and then park off site (e.g. Lansdown park and ride site, a short 5-10 minute walk away).
The Avon Schools Sportshall Championships will take place on Saturday 8th February at the BGS Sports Centre (10am start). The event is open to all pupils in years 7 to 10 at school in Avon. Please see this [Letter to Athletes] for details, and complete and return to the address in the letter to book your place.
The Avon Schools Track and Field Championships will take place on Saturday 7th June at YOSC. Further details will follow.
19/7/24: Results + Photos From English Schools TF
Congratulations to all those who completed for Avon Schools at the English Schools T+F Championships (12th and 13th July 2024). We had three gold and five silver medallists, the best results in many years. There is a [spreadsheet of results here], and below some group and parade photographs (click on photos for higher resolution version).
8/7/24: DETAILS FOR THE ENGLISH SCHOOLS TRACK + FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Full details for the English Schools Track + Field Championships can be [found here].
Please remember that all team members who are not competing on Saturday lunchtime or early afternoon are expected to take part in the athletes' parade. We'll tell you more at the team meeting on arrival on Thursday afternoon.
Just for clarity, Thursday's 2pm pick-up is from Bristol Parkway Station (BS34 8PU). You will see us gathering on the right as you come into the station car park.
18/6/24: AVON TEAM FOR THE ENGLISH SCHOOLS TRACK + FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS
The following teams have been chosen to represent Avon Schools at the English Schools Track and Field Championships in Birmingham on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th July. Congratulations to all selected: [Teams Selected]. Selection was, as always, difficult, since we are strictly limited on the total number of athletes we can take.
Full details about the event, including cost, kit, travel and payment, is contained in this [Letter to Athletes].
The timetable and (for spectators) ticketing information will be available on the [English Schools AA website] soon.
If you have been selected for the team, please would you:
(1) Complete and send this [Confirmation, Consent and Kit Email]. If you have trouble with this link, the Letter to Athletes details the information we need which you can cut and paste into an email.
(2) Pay online or post a cheque for event and kit fees (see Letter to Athletes for details)
If, for any reason, you cannot compete, please [email us] as soon as possible.
Please remember that we are not posting out letters and forms, but are relying on you to email full details yourself. If you have trouble viewing any links, please contact [Neil Miller]
16/6/24: RESULTS FROM THE SW SCHOOLS TRACK + FIELD CHAMPS. (15th June)
Results from the South West Schools Championships are here for
[track events], and here for
[field events].
12/6/24: AVON TEAM FOR THE SW SCHOOLS TRACK + FIELD CHAMPS. (15th June)
Please note that all named athletes ARE SELECTED TO COMPETE (not reserves). We can put in 2nd and 3rd strings provided that they have reached the 'County Standard' in their event, which these athletes have done.
An updated timetable [is here (track)] [and here (field)]. Rules for competition on Saturday (including starting heights) [are here]
Results from Saturday are here for
[year 8],
[year 9],
[years 10+11] and
[district teams].
A big THANK YOU to Dave Turner for both organising our first county schools championships since Covid, and for preparing the results. If you spot an error,
please contact [Neil Miller].
9/6/24: The following teams have been chosen to represent Avon Schools at the South West Schools Track and Field Championships in Exeter next Saturday, 15th June. Congratulations to all selected: [Teams + Reserves Selected]. Selection was, as always, difficult; We are limited on the total number of athletes we can take, and use the County standards to compare different events (see English Schools Athletics website).
Full details about the event, including cost, kit, travel and payment, is contained in this [Letter to Athletes]
If you have been selected for the team, please would you:
(1) Complete and send this [Confirmation, Consent and Kit Email]. If you have trouble with this link, the Letter to Athletes details the information we need which you can cut and paste into an email.
(2) Pay online or post a cheque for event and kit fees (see Letter to Athletes for details)
If you cannot compete, please [email us] as soon as possible.
Please remember that we are not posting out letters and forms, but are relying on you to email full details yourself. If you have trouble viewing any links, please contact [Neil Miller].
We'll publish complete results once we have them, but have picked out [these performances] which meet (or nearly) county standards.
12/3/24: PARKING FOR THE ENGLISH SCHOOLS XC CHAMPIONSHIPS
The ESAA reports:
"After a recent site visit, we have made the decision to close the public parking area due to a waterlogged field. We have to insist that All NON permit holders use alternative parking. The area around the park must be kept clear."
"One suggestion would be the Junction 32 retail parking area at Xscape (Junction 32, Tomahawk Trail, Glasshoughton WF10 4FR). NB This is just a suggestion, and as a public retail park ESAA are not responsible for this parking area. Public will park at their own risk."
"Please allow leave enough time to find suitable parking and walk over (about 10 minutes walk). ESAA will direct spectators via a road tunnel under the M62, onto the Pontefract park. PLEASE DO NOT TRY to park or drop-off at the race course site, as you will be turned away, this will cause road traffic congestion and possible closure of the site."
12/2/24: AVON TEAM FOR THE ENGLISH SCHOOLS XC CHAMPIONSHIPS
The following teams have been chosen to represent Avon Schools in the English Schools Cross-Country Championships at Pontefract on Saturday, 16th March. Congratulations to all selected: [Teams + Reserves Selected]. Selection was, as always, difficult, since we are strictly limited on the total number of athletes we can take.
Team details for the event, including cost, kit, meeting up and payment, is contained in this [Letter to Athletes]. Please confirm using the link below
Event information is now available on the English Schools Website: [Course Map, Timetable, Travel and Parking]. As we are not travelling together as a county, you won't be able to use the onsite parking. Please re-check parking arrangements before travelling, as they may change if the ground is soft.
If you have been selected for the team, please would you:
(1) Complete and send this [Confirmation, Consent and Kit Email]. If you have trouble with this link, the Letter to Athletes details the information we need which you can cut and paste into an email.
(2) Pay online or post a cheque for event and kit fees (see Letter to Athletes for details)
If you have been selected as a reserve (R1 or R2 on the team sheet), please would you complete and send this [Confirmation to Stand By].
If, for any reason, you cannot compete/act as reserve, please [email us] as soon as possible. Please remember that we are not posting out letters and forms, but are relying on you to email full details yourself. If you have trouble viewing any links, please contact [Neil Miller]
4/2/24: RESULTS FROM THE SOUTH WEST SCHOOLS XC CHAMPS
Well done to everyone who competed for Avon Schools in the South West Schools Championships. It was held on a tough course against hardy opposition, but you all acquitted yourselves with distinction. Full [results are here].
Teams of 8 in the Junior, Inter and Senior age groups will be selected to go forward to the English Schools XC Championships in Pontefract on Saturday 16th March. The team lists will be posted here in a couple of days, and again you will need to complete the email link to confirm.
Please note that (a) on this occasion, athletes will need to make their own way to and from the event, and (b) we will not be organising overnight accommodation, so if desired you will need to arrange your own. The reason for the latter is that it has become very difficult to find hotels which will accept large groups of youngsters, even though our teams have alway behaved impeccably over the years.
LOST PROPERTY: 1 Black Helly Hansen top was left by the Avon tent. Please [contact webmaster] for collection (kit from Avon Schools event below also still uncollected).
23/1/24: AVON TEAM FOR THE SOUTH WEST SCHOOLS XC CHAMPSIONSHIPS
The following teams have been chosen to represent Avon Schools in the South West Schools Cross-Country Championships at RNAS Merryfield on Saturday, 3rd February. Congratulations to all selected: [Teams + Reserves Selected].
Team details for the event, including cost, kit, meeting up and payment, is contained in this [Letter to Athletes]. Please confirm using the link below. Course information and event timetable [are here]. Please note that you will not be allowed on site before 11:30am, and that there is a cash charge for parking.
If you have been selected for the team, please would you:
(1) Complete and send this [Confirmation, Consent and Kit Email]. If you have trouble with this link, the Letter to Athletes details the information we need which you can cut and paste into an email.
(2) Pay online or post a cheque for event and kit fees (see Letter to Athletes for details)
If you have been selected as a reserve (R1 or R2 on the team sheet), please would you complete and send this [Confirmation to Stand By].
If, for any reason, you cannot compete/act as reserve, please [email us] as soon as possible.
Please remember that we are not posting out letters and forms, but are relying on you to email full details yourself. If you have trouble viewing any links, please contact [Neil Miller]
AVON SCHOOLS CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS - RESULTS
21/1/24: A big thank-you to Shane German and all the volunteers who made this morning's Avon County Cross-Country Championships at Churchill School such a great success. Team selection, how to respond, and details for the South West Schools XC Championships will appear here on Tuesday, but in the meanwhile here are [the results] ([and teams]).
LOST PROPERTY: Found after this morning's event were a medium size light blue Avon Schools' hoodie (missing drawstring) and a small pair of bright orange gloves. Please [contact webmaster] for collection.
AVON SCHOOLS EVENTS in JANUARY (2024)
The Avon Schools Cross-Country Championships will now be held on Sunday 21st January 2024 at Churchill Academy + 6th Form. Yes, it is on Sunday on this occasion, due to an unfortunate booking clash. You can find a [Course Map and Timetable Here]. District team managers should have received team declaration templates, which need to be returned to Shane German no later than Monday 8th January.
The Avon Schools Sportshall Championships will take place the following Saturday 27th January at the BGS Sports Centre. The event is open to all pupils in years 7 to 10 at school in Avon. Please see this [Letter to Athletes] for details, and complete and return to the address in the letter to book your place.
