ROAD RUNNING

The Polytechnic Memorial Shield. This trophy was presented to the club in 1920, by a group of members in recognition of those Poly members who fell in the Great War. It is awarded to the first member home in a nominated road race. In the recent past this has been the WOW l0k.

The Clive Cookson Cup. Presented by Clive Cookson in 1921, the trophy was awarded to the club finishing first team in the annual Clive Cookson Road Race. This race was discontinued because of traffic related safety concerns until 2004 when it was decided to rename the club 10k race to the Clive Cookson 10k and award the Clive Cookson Cup to the winning team of that race.

The Fairbairn Cup A cup awarded to the first man to finish in this annual yacht handicap. The cup was given to the Club by George Fairbairn in 1934. Mr. Fairbairn owned a shoe shop in North Shields.

The Formica & King Street Club Cup. Norman Davies persuaded both organisations to jointly provide this trophy Which is awarded to the first female athlete to finish in the Fairbairn Cup.

The David Scanlon Trophy. First awarded in 2004. This is our most recent award and is given to the winner of the Clive Cookson 10K race.

The Welch Trophy. Presented by Welch & Sons on 1^st Dec. 1976. The firm’s principal Ian Welch OBE, JP, MA. Is a Patron of NSP.The cup (also known as the Senior 10k Cup) is awarded to the first NSP runner in the Blyth Grand Prix.

The Alan Lamb Memorial Shield. This trophy was gifted to the Club by Stan Lamb in memory of his brother, Alan was one of the most versatile athletes ever to represent NSP. His range of ability spanned 800 metres to the Marathon. The trophy is awarded to the first NSP member in the Morpeth to Newcastle Road Race.

The Tommy Anderson Memorial Shield. Awarded to the first 17 – 19 yr old in the Senior 10k championship.

The Veterans 10k Shield. Stan Lamb provided this trophy in 1993. It is awarded to the first Vet in the Blyth Grand Prix

The Marathon Shield. The first NSP member in the London Marathon.

The Junior Grand Prix Cup. Awarded to the overall winner of the Junior Grand Prix.

CROSS COUNTRY.

The Jubilee Shield. This trophy was presented by a group of members on 30^th may 1977. It is named after the Jubilee School in North Shields where the Poly once had it’s headquarters.It is awarded to the winner of the Senior Cross Country Championship usually incorporated in the North Eastern Cross Country Championships.

The John Saunders Memorial Trophy. John Saunders was a local sports reporter & his parents gave this trophy in his memory. It is awarded to the winner of the senior men’s cross country harrier league.

The Cross Country Cup. Presented to the Club by an anonymous donor on 16^th November 1981.The cup is to be awarded to the Inter Womans Cross Country Champion. Regrettably the cup is missing, any information as to it’s whereabouts would be appreciated.

TRACK AND FIELD.

The Evening News Cup. Presented by the Evening News in March 1960, it is awarded to the Girls Track & field Champion.

The Hudson Cup. This cup was presented to the Club by Mr. & Mrs. R N Hudson on 15^th November 1981. Alice Hudson was a coach with NSP for many years until her retirement in 2002. This cup is awarded to the Inter Womans Treack & Field Champion.

The Arthur Trophy. Gifted to the Club by Mrs. M. Arthur on 29^th November 1978.

Awarded to the Junior Womens Track & Field Champion.

The Hill Carter Cup. Hill Carters was a department store in North Shields. The Company donated the cup in May 1963. It is awarded to the Ladies Track & field Champion.

The Beaty Challenge Cup. Presented to the Club by Mrs. P Beaty on 23^rd June 1982. It is awarded to the Colts Track & Field Champion.

The Ron Young Trophy. Given to the Club by Mr. Ron Young on 8^th November 1982.Awarded to the Youths Track & Field Champion.

The Boys Track & Field Championship Trophy. Awarded to the Boys Track & Field Champion.

SPECIAL AWARDS.

The John Michael Earnshaw Trophy. Presented to the Club by Mr. & Mrs. Jack Earnshaw in memory of their son who was a very promising young athlete. This award is generally regarded as the most prestigious of all the Club’s trophies.

It is awarded to the athlete who has attained the highest standard during the year.

NSP Supporters Association Merit Award. Presented by the Supporters Association on 28^th November 1979. It is to go to an athlete who has given excellent service but not yet a winner of a major award.

The Trevor Stopford Memorial Trophy. 1983 . To a young sprinter making above average progress in his/her event.

The Chipchase Field Events Trophy Presented by Dorothy Chipchase, a Life Member of NSP & first class field events athlete. In respect of perfomance of outstanding standard & merit as judged by the throwing coaches.

The Helen Oughton Memorial Shield. Awarded to the most promising young middle distance female of the year.

List updated 22nd September 2004