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Isaac Fatunwase Sparkles at the Hampshire County Championships
In the U20 Men section the club is proud to have some top Male Sprinters competing. Isaac Fatunwase is still progressing in the 100m and has a really bright future. This championships saw the best of Isaac who in his 2nd run of the season smashed his personal best with a fantastic 11.09 seconds whilst also winning his first major championship medal. Isaac is a fantastic member of the club who often gives up his time to mentor the younger athletes and they all look up to hi
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Gary Sprake
May 121 min read


SETAFA AC Highlights and Insights from the Latest Hampshire Track and Field Championships on the 9th/10th May at Down Grange Athletics Track in Basingstoke Part 3
Track and field competitions always bring a thrilling mix of speed, strength, and skill. The recent event showcased some remarkable performances, and moments that will be remembered for years to come. This year was the first year of the newly adopted age groups changing from U13,U15,U17 and U20 to the new U14,U16,U18 and U20. This will now mean the UK match up with World Athletics which also takes away the stresses of being a top year athlete whilst enduring important exams.
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Gary Sprake
May 122 min read


SETAFA AC Highlights and Insights from the Latest Hampshire Track and Field Championships on the 9th/10th May at Down Grange Athletics Track in Basingstoke Part 2
Track and field competitions always bring a thrilling mix of speed, strength, and skill. The recent event showcased some remarkable performances, and moments that will be remembered for years to come. This year was the first year of the newly adopted age groups changing from U13,U15,U17 and U20 to the new U14,U16,U18 and U20. This will now mean the UK match up with World Athletics which also takes away the stresses of being a top year athlete whilst enduring important exams.
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Gary Sprake
May 123 min read


SETAFA AC Highlights and Insights from the Latest Hampshire Track and Field Championships on the 9th/10th May at Down Grange Athletics Track in Basingstoke Part 1
Track and field competitions always bring a thrilling mix of speed, strength, and skill. The recent event showcased some remarkable performances, and moments that will be remembered for years to come. This year was the first year of the newly adopted age groups changing from U13,U15,U17 and U20 to the new U14,U16,U18 and U20. This will now mean the UK match up with World Athletics which also takes away the stresses of being a top year athlete whilst enduring important exams.
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Gary Sprake
May 113 min read


U16-U20 Records Tumble in April part 2
In the U16 Boys Category AJ, David Fregene and Yoel Tesfu broke into the top 10 for the 100m. The current Record was an impressive record set by Albert Hughes in 2023 with 11.76s. In the 200m Ethan Naude, David Fregene and Yoeal Tesfu also broke into the top 10 with again Albert Hughes holding the current record with a 25.2 clocking again in 2023. Benjamin Wilson Broke his own Long Jump Record with a fantastic 5.60m whilst AJ moved in 2nd place with a jump of 5.21m. Laila R
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Gary Sprake
Apr 302 min read


U13/U14 Records Tumble and we are only in April
A stunning start to the Outdoor Season has already seen multiple club records plus one Wessex League Record achieved by Laila Rawlings posting a 12.5s 80mh which beaten the current record of 12.6s In the U13G category Rire Ola broke the old 100m record with a 13.58s clocking followed by Penelope Griffiths-Horrod strorming into 2nd place with a 13.7s and Kylie Preville straight into 3rd with 14.0s. The rpevious record was held by Laila Rawlings with 14.1 and she now drops do
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Gary Sprake
Apr 301 min read
2026 Athletics Fixtures List
Open Competitions – Athlete Enters themselves Saturday 28th March Portsmouth Open (Unknown when Entry Open) Saturday 4th April Basingstoke & Mid Hants AC Young Athletes Open Enter here Saturday 4th April Windsor Memorial Open Graded Meeting Enter Here Saturday 18th April Winchester Season Opener Enter here ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Track and Field League Fixtures (Wessex Athletics League) (LEAGUE FIX
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Gary Sprake
Feb 192 min read
The SETAFA Academy going from strength to strength
There is no doubt the South of England Athletics Academy is the place to be for ambitious athletes. This weekend we saw 2 Academy Sprinters Laila Rawlings and Harriett Griffiths-Horrod compete in the Indoor Athletics Champs. Both girls are still progressing and have now successfully adapted to the top tier of the countries age group championships. Running at the England Champs is the highest competition available for U15 and U17 athletes. Obviously it is a very tall order
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Gary Sprake
Feb 82 min read
2025 Fixtures Version 2 June to August
Upcoming 2025 Outdoor Season Important Dates Open Competitions – Athlete Enters themselves Wednesday July 2nd Bracknell Open Enter Here...
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Gary Sprake
Jun 16, 20251 min read
2025 Outdoor Season Fixtures
Open Competitions – Athlete Enters themselves Saturday 19th April Winchester Season Opener Enter here Sunday 6th April Radley AC Open...
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Gary Sprake
Feb 26, 20252 min read


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Gary Sprake
Oct 8, 20240 min read


Extreme Weather hit Saturday's Athletics events but athletes pushed through the extremities of the British Summer to compete
SETAFA AC and Academy athletes turned out in what was some of the most extreme June weather I have ever witnessed. Rain and wind tore...
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Gary Sprake
Jun 16, 20241 min read


Super Sunday for SETAFA AC athletes
What a day it was. The first hot day of the year with hardly any wind and lots of SETAFA AC and Academy athletes turned out at the Wessex...
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Gary Sprake
Jun 4, 20244 min read


Talented Academy Athletes in Action
It was another busy Saturday for lots of Academy and SETAFA athletes as the first of the Senior Competitions got under way (Ages U17s+). ...
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Gary Sprake
May 19, 20242 min read


Medal Haul for the SETAFA AC Athletes at The Hampshire Championships
On the 11th/12th May Multiple SETAFA AC athletes descended upon 'The Mountbatten Centre for a warm and sunny (if a bit windy) couple of...
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Gary Sprake
May 15, 20244 min read


Massive Medal Haul for the South of England Athletics Academy Athletes at The Hampshire Championships
On the 11th/12th May Multiple Academy athletes descended upon 'The Mountbatten Centre for a warm and sunny (if a bit windy) couple of...
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Gary Sprake
May 13, 20247 min read
3rd Round of the Summer Track Series opens Tuesday Morning at 10.00am
The 3rd round of the 2022 Summer Track Series opens for entries Tuesday at 10.00am. The event takes place 12.00pm to 5.00pm on Saturday...
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Gary Sprake
Jun 13, 20221 min read
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