Welcome to NOTAN

Our Objective: 
The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation for the benefit of the inhabitants of North Tyneside and its surrounding areas by the provision of facilities for athletics. Registered Charity Number: 1174636​

Latest News

Norham High Community Run
There was a small but enthusiastic contingent at our first Norham High Community run yesterday! The event, supported by Active North Tyneside, is open to everyone. All participants are asked to meet at the back of Norham High School before 8:50am, with the run starting at 9am prompt. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday 1st December for our next run! 
North Shields Commemorative Fun Run
Thank you to all involved in our inaugural event! Results and photos can be found here
Winter GP 13th November
GP3 Results - GP4 Handicaps
We need YOU
​North Shields Fun Run - Volunteers Needed - Sunday 17th November 2019. 11:30am - 3:30pm
NOTAN have created a brand new event in North Shields town centre but need volunteers to make it successful. Let us know if you can help.
We need people to
i. Marshal the route (approx 14 needed - 1k total distance),
ii. Help at the registration tables (x 2),
iii. Guide walkers (x2, to walk athletes from YMCA to Start (total distance 60 metres) and from Finish to YMCA, approx 150m)
iv. Tuck shop operators (if we have anyone interested),
v. Results official(s),
vi. Lead and back bikes (x2)
Free teas/coffee and a chocolate biscuit (if I remember to bring them!) or Karen's scrumptious flapjack.
 
Contact: tommybrannon67@yahoo.co.uk Subject Fun Run Volunteers. 
Visually Impaired Training Sessions
NOTAN have partnered with Monkey Runners to offer a training opportunity for visually impaired athletes. Find out how you can get involved here on our news page.​
Online Entry for Fun Run
We have now opened an online entry for the North Shields Commemorative Fun Run. ONLINE ENTRY
North Shields Town Centre Commemorative Fun Run
Our brand new events for juniors take place on the 17th November 2019. Find out more here!
NOTAN recognised at England Athletics North East volunteer awards
​The role of NOTAN and its volunteers was recognised at the recent annual volunteers awards night arranged by England Athletics. NOTAN received the inclusion award for organising a Sight Loss & Guide Running course, whilst Susan Mole who can regularly be found officiating our Summer GP received the volunteer of the year award. Bernard Johnson received deserved recognition for his services to athletics, whilst one of our young volunteers Matthew Fairhurst was runner-up in the young volunteer of the year category.  More details here
North Shields Business Chamber provide Donation
NOTAN are thankful to receive a grant of £300 from the North Shields Business Chamber towards the cost of road traffic management costs for the 17th November fun run.
Winter Grand Prix 2 - 8th October
Results are on the Winter Grand Prix page here
Handicaps for GP3 (12th November) are also online
Upcoming Events

North Shields Town Centre Commemorative Fun Run - 17th November
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Would you like to give something back to the athletics community? Whether you would like to marshal at an event, become a trustee, or perhaps embark on the coaching pathway, we can offer many opportunities. Find out more

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