RIP Keith Hopson
We are very sorry to report the passing, on 12th April after a brief illness, of Life Member and former President Keith Hopson.
More to follow in due course.
Notice of 2023 AGM
To all members
I hereby give notice that the 115th Annual General Meeting of the Woodford Green Athletic Club with Essex Ladies will be held on Friday, 21st April 2023, at the Clubhouse, Ashton...
WGEL open meeting 22 April update
Entries for the WGEL open meeting on Saturday 22 April will close on Saturday 15 April. With over 500 entries already it is likely that the track timetable will be extended. Long jump and all throws...
South Of England 5k road races
The Olympic Park in Stratford was used for the first time for these races. Although the weather was dry there was a keen easterly wind plus a lot of turns on the course. So not the quickest of 5k...
SoE 12 Stage Relay: Men’s team finishes in 15th
There had been hopes that the team could match last year’s 10th place but in the end 15th was a pleasing result given the necessary changes that were enacted just 24 hours before race start. Our...
WGEL MEMBERSHIP FEES RENEWAL FOR 2023
Membership fees are due on the 1st of April 2023. This is now in line with the registration year with England Athletics, which run in the same 12-month period. Please note that...
English Schools XC Champs, Wollaton Hall, Nottingham
Six of our young athletes were selected to represent Essex/Hertfordshire at this prestigious event. Each race had 360 starters from 46 counties across England. Rain in the previous week had left...