Newsletter February 2026 — Brighton & Hove Athletic Club

February 2026

Sussex Cross Country season ends!

The Sussex Cross Country League drew to a close on 14th February with the final race at a sunny but wet underfoot, Glyndebourne. See the report on the Sussex Athletics website www.sussexathletics.net/news/cross-country-league-comes-to-sunny-close/

It was another very successful year for the club. Here’s a summary of all the team and individual medals. But a big well done to everyone that took part.

Team and individual medals Sussex Cross Country League 25/26


U11 girls Gold Victoria Ridley Silver Eleanor Poate U11 Boys Silver Luke Overton U13 girls Bronze Elzie Ortiz Team Silver U13 boys Gold Barnaby Moyes Silver Issac Bowley Team Gold U15 girls Silver Ruby Armstrong Team Silver U15 boys Gold Taylor Thom-Watts Silver George Urben TeamGold U17 boys Gold Alex Robert Team Gold	U20 women Gold Esme Stephenson U20 men Gold Freddie Matthews Silver Thomas Barnett Senior Men Bronze Zared Arasaretnam-Hale Team Gold V35 women Gold Kathleen Law V50 women Silver Paula Blackledge M50 men Howard Bristow Gold Louis Taub Bronze Team Gold V60 men Silver Mark Dooley Bronze Duncan Curtis

Medals on the national stage!

We were well represented in the National Cross Country Championships, the British Indoor Championships and the Masters Indoor Championship last weekend, so nice to see the red and black vests on the national stage.

https://brightonandhoveac.com/national-cross-country-and-masters-championship-successes/

Also congratulations to Florence Matten at the England Athletics Age Group Championships in Sheffield with a championship-winning clearance of 3.76m in the Under 15 girls pole vault. Setting a new British Athletics indoor age-group record.

https://brightonandhoveac.com/florence-jumps-to-an-indoor-record/

To keep up-to-date with the latest news follow us on Instagram and Facebook. We love to share in your achievements so please tag us in on posts or email Louise to help us celebrate your successes! louise.diacci@brightonandhoveac.com.

See the latest news on the website

Membership Renewals

Membership renewal emails have been sent out by Rhiannon (Membership Secretary). We have now moved to a new system called Spond and will be sending out correspondence, including the newsletter from there going forward. If you haven’t received your reminder, then you can renew your membership via this link:https://brightonandhoveac.com/join/renewals/.

Looking forward to the Summer Season

There are only a few more races remaining of the winter season before we moved into a jam packed summer season. The Club takes part in the following leagues:

Sussex U13/U15 Leagues
Youth Development Leagues (U13, U15, U17 and U20)
Southern Athletics League (U17 upwards)
Veterans League (35 years +)

Each of these leagues have Team Managers who you need to let know you are available to compete, a list of these can be found on the website https://brightonandhoveac.com/training/team-managers/

Upcoming events

March
Sun 1st Brighton Half Marathon and Youth Races (https://brightonhalfmarathon.com)
Sun 1st South East Regional Sportshall Final
Sat 14th English Schools Cross Country Championships, Sefton Park Liverpool

April
Sat 4th Sussex Road Relays Preston Park
Fri 10th evening meeting Sussex Under 16 League 1 Withdean
Saturday 11th -Sunday 12th Brighton Marathon Weekend Preston Park
Weds 15th evening meeting Sussex AA Under 14 League 1 East Div Lewes
Sat 18th Sussex Disability County Champs Kingston
Sun 19th Youth Development League (UAG) 1 Crawley

The Summer 2026 Fixture list is now available on the website https://brightonandhoveac.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Summerfixtures2026.pdf

Track training for adult members

Did you know adult middle distance runners can now at the track on both a Tuesday and Thursday evening? All abilities are welcome. Sessions don’t usually exceed 5km and are a great way to increase your fitness.

On Tuesday’s Tony Plank runs starting at 7pm, meeting at the start line in front of the stands..

And on Thursday evenings Tom Ulliott (who also runs a session on the roads on Tuesday evening) is there from 7pm. For more information email Tom.ulliott@brightonandhoveac.com

Track training is free for members of the Club, but a fee is charged for non-members (ask Tony or Tom how to pay).

Research request Brighton Half Marathon

Rebecca Hillis a Media and Journalism student at the University of Sussex is looking for participants who are running the Brighton Half Marathon and who would be willing to take part in a short interview afterward the race. She is doing a project focused on The Brighton Half Marathon and the emergence of Gen-Zs interest running, fitness and health. If you are interested email her at: rh655@sussex.ac.uk.

New and used kit

The kit shop will be open on

Thursday, March 12
Tuesday, March 31

from 5.45-6.45pm for club vests and other club kit https://brightonandhoveac.com/shop/.

Also remember that used athletics kit is now available in the Club House Take items only if needed, and consider making a donation in return. Donations of clean, good-quality kit are welcome – leave them in the designated area.

Boost Your Recovery with so.sauna – BHAC Exclusive Discount

We all know how hard our athletes train, and recovery is just as important as the workout! We are delighted to partner with so.sauna, a new hidden gem located at the British Engineerium.

Owned by BHAC parent Mel Sramek-Bennett, so.sauna offers contrast therapy (sauna and cold plunge) which is excellent for active kids and adults alike. To celebrate their opening, they are offering the BHAC family 15% off all sessions. Details below. https://www.sosauna.co.uk/book

Partnership offers from the Jog Shop, Neuff & High5

The Club has a partnership offer with High5 sports nutrition brand. To claim a discount of 30% on their products online use the code H5#BRIGHTONHOVEAC at the checkout .

Also remember that Neuff Athletic Equipment and The Jog Shop offer discounts of 10% to B&H athletes. Visit our online shop to see the details.

New partnership offer!

The Endurance Project Lab in Hove could help you train smarter and perform better. They are offering Brighton and Hove AC athletes a 10% discount on their testing services that include measurements of V’O2max, lactate thresholds (to determine training zones), running economy, cardiorespiratory and muscle oxygen characteristics, fat and carb utilisation, hydration status, sweat testing, running gait analysis and running quality, %body fat, functional movement, neuromuscular strength testing, breath efficiency. You can book a free 30min call through their website www.theenduranceproject.co.uk. Mention that you are a B&H AC athlete to claim your discount.

Members Access Fund

If you need help covering training, membership, injury-related costs or competition expenses to represent the club, support is available.

Brighton & Hove Athletic Club runs a Members Access Fund for members who may need financial support. Small grants are available, and applications are treated respectfully and confidentially.

View details and apply HERE.

Our mailing address is:
Brighton & Hove AC, Withdean Stadium, Tongdean Ln, Withdean, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 5JD

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