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Athletes set to go in the North East Typhoo regional athletics

On Wednesday 9 May 2018 athletes from local clubs and schools across the North East are competing in the Typhoo Regional Athletics Championships at the Monkton Stadium. Many taking part hope to qualify for the Typhoo National Junior Championships in July.

Athlete competing in the long jump at the Typhoo National Championships in 2017.

Typhoo and Activity Alliance have teamed up for fourth year running to support young disabled athletes across England. Every year 1400 disabled athletes in total take part in this particular athletics programme.

Organised by local volunteers, the North East regional event will see around 150 athletes per region compete in a series of track and field events. Amongst them is Joseph.

Joseph said:

“The Typhoo Regional and National athletic championships is the reason I got into athletics, and is the main factor to how I got to where I am today. I am part of the GB Parallel Success, a British Athletics Para-athletics programme and I currently receive sponsorships from SportsAid and the university I attend, University of Manchester. I also train six days a week in my chosen events T47 100m and F47 Long Jump.
“My first National competition gave me a taste of a big competition, and performing in front of a crowd, which is what every athlete wants. I have done this competition for the past 10 years, mainly because it is enjoyable and it has really helped my progression.”

This event is one of six regional qualifiers that lead up to the Typhoo National Junior Athletics Championships climax on 7 and 8 July, in Warwick.

Barry Horne, Chief Executive for Activity Alliance, said:

“We are delighted to be working with Typhoo for a fourth year through our events programme. Year on year athletes and volunteers comment how much they value these events. It’s a pleasure to watch the athletes develop from regional to national champions. Typhoo’s support means we can ensure many more disabled people can reap the benefits of an active lifestyle.”