Dudley & Stourbridge Harriers is an athletics club founded in 1924. Originally established as Dudley Harriers, it took on its current name through the amalgamation with Stourbridge, Wordsley and District Harriers.
| Full name | Dudley & Stourbridge Harriers Athletics Club |
|---|---|
| Nickname | DASH |
| Founded | 1924 (as Dudley Harriers) |
| Stadium | Dell Stadium |
| President | Wendy Cuff |
| Chairman | Dave Eades |
| Website | http://www.dashac.co.uk |
The Dell Stadium has been the home of training and competition for the club since its opening in 1964.
History edit
The history of many athletics clubs within the Midlands can trace their history back to Birchfield Harriers. Prior to 1924 athletics clubs could have multiple branches across a region. On September 24, 1910, at the Annual General Meeting of the Birchfield Harriers Tipton branch, Tipton Harriers became independent.[1]
As their membership grew club branches were founded at Wolverhampton, Dudley, Wednesbury and Cradley Heath. In 1924 the M.C.A.A.A banned the practice of having club branches.[2] The Dudley branch formed the Dudley Harriers & A C.
Dudley Harriers & A.C edit
The newly formed club set up headquarters at the Gipsies Tent Inn, Steppingstone Street.[3] A representative of Dudley Harriers attended the April 1925 meeting to form the Birmingham & District Invitation Cross Country League.[4]
Stourbridge, Wordsley and District Harriers edit
Stourbridge were invited to the Birmingham Cross Country League on September 21, 1931.
Dudley & Stourbridge Harriers edit
Dudley Harriers and Stourbridge, Wordsley and District Harriers agreed to amalgamate into the present club in 1963.
DASH was a founding member of the Youth Athletics Cross Country League in 1975.[5]
Competition Results edit
| Dudley & Stourbridge Harriers | |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 5th Second Division |
| 1964 | 3rd Third Division |
| 1965 | 5th Third Division |
| 1966 | DNF |
| 1967 | 4th Third Division |
| 1968 | 4th Third Division |
| 1969 | 3rd Third Division |
| 1970 | 1st Third Division |
| 1971 | 6th Second Division |
| 1972 | 8th Second Division |
| 1973 | 5th Third Division |
| 1974 | 6th Third Division |
| 1975 | DNF |
| 1976 | 6th Third Division |
| 1977 | 6th Third Division |
| 1978 | 3rd Third Division |
| 1979 | 2nd Third Division |
| 1980 | 11th Second Division |
| 1981 | 6th Third Division |
| 1982 | 8th Third Division |
| 1983 | 10th Third Division |
| 1984 | 6th Third Division |
| 1985 | 9th Third Division |
| 1986 | 9th Third Division |
| 1987 | 9th Third Division |
| 1988 | 10th Third Division |
| 1989 | 11th Third Division |
| 1990 | 3rd Fourth Division |
| 1991 | 10th Third Division |
| 1992 | 12th Third Division |
| 1993 | 3rd Fourth Division |
| 1994 | 3rd Third Division |
| 1995 | 1st Third Division |
| 1996 | 9th Second Division |
| 1997 | 8th Second Division |
| 1998 | 12th Second Division |
| 1999 | DNF |
| 2000 | 3rd Fourth Division |
| 2001 | 4th Third Division |
| 2002 | 13th Second Division |
| 2003 | 10th Third Division |
| 2004 | 7th Third Division |
| 2005 | 3rd Third Division |
| 2006 | 13th Second Division |
| 2007 | 13th Second Division |
| 2008 | 11th Second Division |
| 2009 | 11th Second Division |
| 2010 | 10th Second Division |
| 2011 | 5th Second Division |
| 2012 | 8th Second Division |
| 2013 | 11th Second Division |
| 2014 | 7th Second Division |
| 2015 | 14th Second Division |
| 2016 | 6th Second Division |
| 2017 | 9th Second Division |
| 2018 | 9th Second Division |
| 2019 | Current Season |
References edit
- ^ "The Story of Tipton Harriers (Running Review Article 1984)". www.tiptonharriers.co.uk. Retrieved 2020-05-17.
- ^ "The Story of Tipton Harriers (Running Review Article 1984)". www.tiptonharriers.co.uk. Retrieved 2020-05-17.
- ^ Jones, Gavin (3 July 2019). "Athletes did a runner and formed their own club". Black Country Bugle. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
- ^ "Minute Book No.1 - Birmingham & District XC League" (PDF). Birmingham & District Invitation Cross Country League. 9 April 1925. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
- ^ "Young Athletes Cross Country League Handbook 1983" (PDF). WMYACCL. 1983.