Impact Athletic Club enjoyed a sensational afternoon at the U11 Surrey Sportshall Championships, entering a huge squad of 36 athletes — including 12 athletes competing as part of a mixed team with our friends at Young Athletes Club (YAC).

Across four hours of high-energy indoor competition, our athletes produced a confident, assured and dominant display in both track and field disciplines. Their hard work in the three dedicated practice sessions truly paid off: Impact were the slickest team on baton changes, the sharpest on the reverse boards, and the most technically disciplined across the hall.

At the end of a brilliant competition, Impact Athletic Club were crowned Surrey Sportshall Champions.

A Performance Built on Strength in Every Event

Sportshall scoring awards 18 points for 1st place, 16 for 2nd, and so on for each discipline. Impact AC demonstrated quality throughout, racking up high placings in nearly every discipline across both the boys and girls team.

Boys’ Events

Across the Obstacle Relay, 1+1 Lap Relay, Hurdles Relay, Over/Under Relay, Paarlauf, and sprint relays, Impact's teams repeatedly hit the top scores, with many events showing maximum or near-maximum 18 and 16 point scores. No other team got close to us.

In the field events — including Standing Long Jump, Standing Triple Jump, Speed Bounce, Hi-Stepper, Chest Push, Soft Javelin and Target Throw — Impact athletes again showed superb technical ability, regularly achieving the top-three scoring positions.

Girls’ Events

The Girls results showed an equally dominant set of performances across both track and field events matching the boys for quality — executing smooth baton changes, controlled pacing in the relays, great speed over the hurdles, and excellent all-round field results. In events such as the Standing Triple Jump, Speed Bounce and Chest Push, Impact athletes notched some of the strongest distances and counts of the entire competition.

The consistency across the squad was remarkable: wherever you looked in the results, Impact athletes were scoring highly.

Outstanding Support from the YAC/Impact Mixed Team

A special mention must alos go to the mixed YAC/Impact team, who also featured highly throughout both results sheets. These athletes made a huge contribution to the event and displayed brilliant team spirit. 

The mixed teams achieved a variety of strong places, including several high-scoring relay and field performances. The boys finished 5th overall and the girls 4th - a fantastic achievement.

Champions of Surrey – A Fantastic Team Effort

Impact’s final combined score placed them comfortably top of the table for both boys and girls, earning them the title of Surrey Sportshall Champions 2025.

But perhaps the most satisfying part of the afternoon was the spirit on display —

• Athletes cheering for their teammates

• Supporting the mixed-team brilliantly

• Showing composure, confidence and maturity throughout all events

• Competing with smiles, effort and pride

This was a complete squad performance, and every athlete played a part in the club’s victory.

A Brilliant Start to the Indoor Season

The competition was everything sport should be: loud, exciting, fast-paced and full of brilliant young athletes giving their all. For many of our U11s, this was their first taste of Sportshall — and they handled it exceptionally well.

Well done to all 36 athletes — champions together!

The 2025/26 Down’s League season got underway on Saturday 2nd November, with athletes from across Surrey and South London descending on the Downs for the opening cross-country fixture. For some of our young athletes, this was their first ever cross country race, and each of them rose brilliantly to the challenge.

With big fields, a challenging course and plenty of nerves on the start line, our athletes showed confidence, determination and great resilience throughout the morning.

Below is a summary of our athletes performances across the age groups.

U11 Girls & Boys

Impact AC had a superb turnout in the U11 category, producing a string of excellent results.

U11 Girls Highlights

• Mabel Smith – 3rd place (09:08) – A brilliant podium finish in her first race for Impact AC

• Georgia Hudson – 7th (09:24) – A strong top-10 placing.

• Chloe Graves – 33rd, Grace Baione – 37th, Nella Myerson – 43rd, Ruby Doyle – 45th, Amanda Melendres – 56th, Millie Dearing – 62nd, Martha Copsey – 65th, Poppy Wakefield – 68th, Tara Dansu – 72nd — Fantastic efforts across the board

Impact’s U11 girls placed 3rd team overall in the standings.

U11 Boys Highlights

• Seb Scott – 5th place (8:27) – A superb top-5 finish in a very competitive boys’ field.

• Freddie Daly – 16th, Leo Allard – 22nd, Sebastian Gibson – 25th, Edward Hoare – 35th, Vaughn Griffiths – 42nd, Freddie Foley – 45th, Noah de Kleyn – 46th, Ralph Hemy – 58th, Jacob Dunlea – 71st, Edward King – 72nd, George Davey – 77th, Finley Gibson – 79th, Blake Webb – 87th, Dexter Skiggs – 88th, Mekayl Alexander Ahmad – 94th, James Richards – 97th

• A huge turnout and brilliant commitment from the squad, many of which are only in Year 4 so running against athletes two years older than them.

Impact’s U11 boys finished an outstanding 4th team overall — a fantastic achievement.

U13 Girls & Boys

U13 Boys

• Elijah Vice – 31st (13:27)

• Kristian Beynon – 35th (13:37)

Both boys handled a tough course superbly and placed Impact 9th in the team standings.

 

U13 Girls

• Mya Keelaghan Clow – 7th (13:01) — An outstanding run to secure a top-10 place.

• Simone Mustapha – 19th (13:25)

• Bailey Burnand – 20th (13:31)

These results contributed to Impact’s 6th-place team finish, an excellent start to the league season.

U15 Girls & Boys

U15 Girls

• Lucy Richards – 1st place (11:52) — A magnificent victory to lead home a strong U15 field.

• Rose Hollingshead – 22nd (14:00)

• Florence Dury – 25th (14:22)

The U15 girls placed 5th team overall, a great platform for the season.

U15 Boys

• Milo Inman – 24th (12:52) — A strong and composed run.

Well done to all our athletes. The Downs League is known for its large fields and competitive atmosphere, but our young athletes embraced the challenge superbly. They should all be extremely proud of their performances.

We look forward to seeing them grow in confidence as the league continues on 30th November

On Saturday the 1st of November the boys from Impact Athletic Club travelled to Mansfield to take part in the prestigious English National Cross Country Relay Championships organised by the English Cross Country Association. English Cross Country Association

Facing some of the very best young athletes in the country — and doing so in a category where many competitors were over a year older — James, Eli and Josh delivered fantastic performances and did the club proud.

The course was technical, challenging and unforgiving, requiring strong pacing, composure and teamwork across the relay legs. Despite the elevation changes, tricky footing and high-calibre opposition, the trio worked superbly together.

Their final placing of 51st reflects both the strength of the field and the quality of their effort. For Year 7 athletes competing at this level, this was a very strong showing. The three individual runs combined to deliver a result the club can be proud of.

The 3-hour drive to Mansfield was more than justified as the boys represented the club with determination and sporting spirit. A special thanks must go to Mark (Josh’s dad) for stepping up as team manager for the day, handling logistics, encouraging and supporting the boys

Well done James, Eli and Josh!

The results can be viewed by clicking here.

Impact AC made an excellent return to indoor action in the first Surrey Sportshall League Fixture of the season.

Across all age groups, our athletes performed brilliantly showing that we have some of the best athletes across the county.

With several first-time competitors and some incomplete teams, every single performance counted — and the results were exceptional.

Under 13 Boys

Impact AC fielded two teams in the U13 Boys competition, though neither had a full complement of six athletes — a challenge that made every point even more valuable.

Despite that, the boys rose to the occasion brilliantly.

A particular highlight came from Year 6 athletes Edward and Oliver, who both stepped up an age group and competed fearlessly against older opposition. Their composure and competitiveness stood out, and they scored strongly across their events.

The squad covered the programme well, with strong marks in Speed Bounce and Standing Long Jump, helping to keep Impact competitive against the other competing full teams. They finished in a fine 5th and 8th place.

Under 13 Girls

The U13 Girls also produced an team performance. Four members of the A team — Maddie, Erin, Georgie and Elowen — are all still in Year 6, yet they competed superbly against older girls, showing great skill and confidence.

It was also a debut appearance for Barakah and Aairah, who tackled multiple events enthusiastically and settled into the team straight away. The B team, competing with only five athletes, showed excellent teamwork and commitment throughout.

A brilliant collective effort from a young and developing squad who finished 4th and 6th overall.

Under 15 Boys

The U15 Boys may have been short on numbers, but they produced some of the club’s standout performances of the day.

Logan Richards was a class act, delivering one of the best all-round scores across the entire competition — hitting maximum points (100) in Speed Bounce, alongside 97 in Triple Jump and a strong four-lap run.

It was also a first-ever competition for Harrison, who embraced the challenge brilliantly, showing great potential across multiple events and adding important points to the team’s total.

Under 15 Girls

The headline result of the day came from the U15 Girls, who were crowned overall top-scoring team — a fantastic achievement and testament to the squad’s talent and teamwork.

The A team delivered a display of consistency and excellence, with Florence, Zoe, Daniella, Lucy, Tabitha and Katerina finishing among the top individual scorers of the entire competition. Their combination of speed, strength and technical skill across multiple events was superb. Well done also to Julie who made an excellent debut for the team and competed strongly.

It was a near-perfect performance from the team — technically excellent, full of confidence, and supported by outstanding squad depth

 

Across all age groups, Impact AC athletes showcased everything that makes the club special — enthusiasm, courage, and commitment.

From Year 6 athletes stepping up to older age groups, to first-time competitors making an impact, and the dominant U15 Girls taking top honours, it was a day full of pride and progress.

Every athlete gave their all, cheered their teammates, and represented Impact AC brilliantly.
A huge thank-you to all athletes, parents, coaches, and officials who made the day such a success.

This was a fantastic start to the indoor season. Well done everyone!

The results from the competition can be viewed by clicking here

Impact AC made the trip to Wormwood Scrubs on Saturday for the prestigious SEAA Cross Country Relay Championships — one of the biggest early-season fixtures on the calendar. Against a strong field featuring many of the region’s top clubs, our young athletes showed great determination, teamwork, and promise for the season ahead.

Under 13 Boys

Impact AC fielded two teams in the U13 Boys’ race, and both squads ran with grit and enthusiasm across the fast, flat 2km loop.

The A team of Joshua Taylor, James Weed, and Elijah Vice finished 23rd overall in a solid combined time of 23:34. Joshua got the team off to a flying start with a swift 7:32 opener, before James and Elijah kept the momentum going to bring the trio home strongly.

The B team – Adam Gruet, Kristian Beynon, and Noah Almashoor – showed excellent teamwork and consistency, clocking 25:52 to finish 34th. For many of these boys, it was their first taste of regional relay competition, and they handled the challenge superbly.

Under 13 Girls

Our U13 girls continued the positive trend with a fine 14th-place finish in 24:47. Bailey Burnand set the tone with a steady opening leg (8:17), handing over to Mya Keelaghan Clow-Wilson, who impressed with a superb 7:53 split — one of the quickest legs of the race. Freya Finding anchored the team home strongly to round off an excellent collective performance. The girls’ energy and enthusiasm around the course were a real highlight of the morning.

Under 15 Girls

The U15 girls delivered another consistent and spirited display, finishing 15th overall in 24:51. Florence Dury and Rosie Greenwood both ran well on the early legs, before Poppy Owens stormed through the final 2km in a brilliant 7:43 to move the team up the standings. The trio’s teamwork and encouragement of each other typified the club spirit throughout the day.

Under 15 Boys

Unfortunately, the U15 boys were unable to field a full team on the day, but Milo Inman represented Impact AC superbly on leg one. His strong 7:43 run showed real composure and form, and although the team couldn’t continue, Milo’s effort ensured the club colours were flying proudly in the race.

Across all age groups, the athletes supported each other brilliantly —  warming up together, and celebrating every finish. These relays mark a fantastic start to the winter season, with many personal bests and plenty of experience gained.

Well done to everyone who ran, and thank you to the parents, coaches, and supporters who made the trip.

Full results can be viewed by clicking here.

Impact AC athletes represented the club brilliantly at Lloyd Park last weekend in the East Surrey League race. Despite challenging conditions, all athletes ran with great determination.

Results (4 km course):

• Harry Myerson (U15 Boys) – 16th place, 16:23
• Milo Inman (U15 Boys) – 24th place, 17:05
• Nicole Victor (U13 Girls) – 57th place, 21:13

Each of them showed fantastic effort and composure throughout the race. Well done to the three of them and thank you to the parents for getting them over to Croydon on a very windy Saturday.

Impact athletes enjoyed another fantastic day of competition at the Kingston AC & Poly Harriers Quad Kids & Open Meeting on Sunday. With several first-time competitors and personal bests, the day was very successful for all our athletes

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Under 11 Boys

Our U11 boys impressed in both speed and endurance events, holding their own against a large and talented field:

• Jacob Chalker – 3rd place, 175 pts (first competition for Impact)

  • Fastest 75m sprint of the day in 11.89s, showing explosive pace.

  • Solid 600m in 2:12.54, one of the quickest times overall.

• George Davey – 5th place, 161 pts

  • Strong throw of 28.26m, one of the top three vortex results.

  • Great effort across all events showing consistency and strength.

• Mithran Prasanna – 10th place, 130 pts

  • Good sprinting form and determination throughout.

It was especially impressive to see Jacob claim a podium finish on his club debut — a superb all-round start to his Impact AC competitive journey.

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Under 11 Girls

Our U11 girls were among the most consistent and exciting athletes on the day:

• Chloe Graves – 1st place, 178 pts

  • Dominant sprint in 12.76s and a quick 2:11.36 over 600m placed her among the very best in both speed and endurance.

  • A huge improvement in her throwing and her excellent long jump of 3.22m helped seal a well-deserved overall win.

• Ruby Doyle – 5th place, 157 pts (PB)

  • Superb 600m in 2:05.85 — one of the fastest runs of the entire age group.

  • Consistent across all four events.

Chloe’s all-round excellence earned her a brilliant first place overall, while Ruby’s fantastic PB reflected her ongoing improvement and competitive drive.

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Under 13 Girls – 800m

• Mya Keelaghan Clow-Wilson – 1st place, 2:34.05 (PB)

• Georgia Hudson – 4th place, 2:51.54 (first-ever 800m)

Mya delivered a strong, confident run to take the win in a new PB, while Georgia showed real composure and promise in her debut at the distance — a great sign for the season ahead.

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Under 17 Women – 800m

• Lucy Richards – 1st place, 2:22.91 (PB)

Lucy’s powerful pacing and sprint finish earned her a commanding win and a new personal best, continuing her excellent form.

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It was a day packed with success for Impact Athletic Club — from Chloe’s all-round Quad Kids victory to Jacob’s outstanding debut, Ruby’s strong PB, and Mya and Lucy’s superb 800m wins. Across all events, our athletes demonstrated excellent competitiveness, and sportsmanship.

A huge well done to everyone who competed!

Just a week after the SEAA Road Relays, Impact AC athletes were back in action at the Surrey County Cross Country Relays, demonstrating great performances across all age groups against some of the county’s strongest clubs.

The Under 13 boys set the tone with two strong teams, the A team finishing an excellent 8th overall thanks to consistent running across all three legs, while the B team battled hard for 12th, gaining valuable experience on a tough course. Well done to Jacob and Noah for their first runs of the season. The Under 13 girls impressed once again, with the A team securing a superb 5th place finish to establish themselves among the leading clubs, and the B team performing with determination to claim 15th. Well done to Nicole for her first run of the season.

In the Under 15 boys’ race, the A team was unfortunately incomplete but still produced encouraging individual runs with Freddie running for the first time this year, while the B team stepped up superbly to finish just outside the top ten in 11th. The Under 15 girls continued the trend of competitive team efforts, with the A team placing 10th and the B team also finishing strongly in 16th, both teams demonstrating the strength in this age group. Well done to Daniella for her first run of the season.

Across the day, Impact AC came away with three top-10 team finishes and plenty of encouraging runs from both new and experienced athletes. Once again, our younger runners showed great maturity in stepping up to what were very strong and competitive fields.

Aldershot – Sunday 20th September 2025

The SEAA Road Relays in Aldershot marked the first competition of the new season for Impact Athletic Club, and what a way to begin! This prestigious event attracts clubs from across the southern part of the UK, bringing together some of the finest young endurance athletes in the country. The standard of competition was incredibly high, but our Impact athletes rose to the occasion, proving they belong firmly amongst such company. For many, this was a valuable experience to test themselves against the very best, and the team spirit and determination on display were second to none.

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 Under 13 Boys

Our U13 boys fielded both A and B teams, giving plenty of athletes the chance to test themselves against a top-class field of 92 teams. For many of our year 7 runners, this was their first outing over the longer distances of this age group, and they all embraced the challenge superbly.

A Team – 50th overall (36:26)

• Leg 1: James Weed got the team underway, holding his own against a fast-moving field and bringing the team in 52nd with a strong time of 11:47.

• Leg 2: Eli Vice maintained good rhythm and consistency, completing his leg in 12:29.

• Leg 3: Making his club debut, Thomas Oliphant showed no nerves whatsoever. In his very first competitive outing for Impact, he ran a superb leg of 12:09, lifting the team to 50th overall.

B Team – 52nd overall (36:49)

• Leg 1: Joshua Taylor set a great tone for the B team, running the quickest opening leg across both Impact teams in an impressive 11:36 — placing the team 44th at the changeover.

• Leg 2: Adam Gruet, another of our talented year 7 athletes, delivered a determined leg of 12:31.

• Leg 3: Finlay Moncur brought the team home with a great effort of 12:41, finishing 52nd overall, just behind the A team.

Both teams can be proud of their efforts, with James, Elijah, Thomas, Josh, Adam, and Finlay all contributing valuable performances. Special mention must go to the year 7s — Thomas, James, Adam, and Josh — who adapted to the increased distance with maturity and ran with real confidence.

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 Under 13 Girls

The U13 girls produced one of the standout sets of performances of the day for Impact, with both teams finishing well inside the top half of a field of 66 teams.

A Team – 20th overall (37:40)

• Leg 1: Mya Keelaghan Clow-Wilson stormed through the opening stage with a rapid 11:52, handing over in 19th place. This was one of the quickest runs of the day from a year 7 athlete and a fantastic demonstration of her potential.

• Leg 2: Bailey Burnand delivered a steady run of 12:42, keeping the team inside the top 20.

• Leg 3: Eva Duncan anchored the squad with a committed effort of 13:05, securing 20th place overall.

B Team – 27th overall (38:43)

• Leg 1: Simone Mustapha ran strongly to hand over in 24th place with a sharp 12:04.

• Leg 2: Year 7 athlete Emily Wicka tackled the longer distance bravely, clocking 13:39 and keeping the team in contention inside the top 30.

• Leg 3: Freya Finding, also in year 7, produced an excellent anchor leg of 12:59, pulling the team through to 27th overall.

This was a hugely encouraging set of performances. Mya, Emily, and Freya — all in Year 7 — deserve particular recognition for stepping up so impressively, while Simone, Bailey, and Eva showed consistency and composure to round out a strong day for the U13 girls.

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 Under 15 Boys

The U15 boys entered two strong teams in a highly competitive field of 92 teams, with both groups showing determination and quality.

A Team – 45th overall (32:23)

• Leg 1: Etienne Victor opened the race for Impact, setting the tone with a solid run of 10:41.

• Leg 2: Leon Bleach delivered one of the standout runs of the day for Impact. His leg of 10:04 was among the stronger times recorded across all second legs, and his surge up the field lifted the team 25 places into 36th.

• Leg 3: Leo Skerten battled strongly on the anchor leg, clocking 11:37 and bringing the team home in 45th overall.

B Team – 69th overall (35:03)

• Leg 1: Tobias Frost Pedersen ran with commitment, clocking 11:21.

• Leg 2: Milo Inman kept the momentum going with a battling run of 12:14.

• Leg 3: Harry Myerson produced a strong anchor leg of 11:28, lifting the team to 69th overall.

The A team impressed with Leon’s exceptional second leg charge, while the B team showed consistency and determination, gaining valuable racing experience against tough opposition.

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 Under 15 Girls

The U15 girls fielded both A and B teams, each producing committed performances in a field of 70 teams.

A Team – 32nd overall (37:05)

• Leg 1: Lucy Richards got the team off to a flying start with a superb run of 11:04, handing over in 17th place.

• Leg 2: Rosie Greenwood recorded 13:09, keeping the team in the top half.

• Leg 3: Florence Dury anchored with a composed run of 12:50, securing 32nd overall.

B Team – 50th overall (41:06)

• Leg 1: Rose Hollingshead ran strongly to clock 12:46, handing over in 51st.

• Leg 2: Millie Goad battled through her leg in 14:12.

• Leg 3: Jessica Latchford produced a determined final leg of 14:08, moving the team up to 50th overall.

Lucy’s sharp opening run for the A team was a real highlight, but every one of the U15 girls showed resilience and team spirit in what was a very competitive race.

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 Overall Placings

• U13 Boys A: 50th of 92 (36:26)

• U13 Boys B: 52nd of 92 (36:49)

• U13 Girls A: 20th of 66 (37:40)

• U13 Girls B: 27th of 66 (38:43)

• U15 Boys A: 45th of 92 (32:23)

• U15 Boys B: 69th of 92 (35:03)

• U15 Girls A: 32nd of 70 (37:05)

• U15 Girls B: 50th of 70 (41:06)
  
  

 Full results can be viewed by clicking here.

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