A Committee Meeting was held on Thursday 10th January 1924 at the Edinburgh, Strand WC. On the matter of the Flat Championships it was reported that a guarantee from B.O.C. would not be forthcoming. Therefore it was agreed to request financial support from the A.A.A. Officials were appointed for the Youth Cross-Country Championship.
(2) SURREY COUNTY YOUTHS CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP, WIMBLEDON, 26TH JANUARY 1924
The youths' team race, held by the Surrey County A.A., over a three miles course from the Belgrave H. headquarters at Wimbledon on Saturday, was contested by only five of the eight teams entered.
Croydon Sports Club failed to materialise, South London Harriers fielded one short of the scoring quota, and Redhill and District AC had only one representative. Herbert Bignall showed capital form and easily gained the individual honours.
The team race went to Belgrave Harriers which beat the Hatfield Park team by three points.
The Annual General Meeting of the Association was held at the Stadium Club, High Holborn, WC on Monday 4th February 1924. 14 persons, from 8 clubs, were present. The Hon Secretary reported that 10 new clubs had been elected to membership making a total of 28. The Committee had decided that instead of holding a Flat Championship Meeting in 1923 that it would let out the championships. The Annual Accounts showed that liabilities exceeded the assets by £12 1s 5d. The meeting agreed to a change of rules so that the office of Chairman be abolished. The following officers were elected:
President: Lt Col R W Barclay; Hon Treasurer: E H Neville; Hon Secretary: D F Upton. 13 Vice Presidents were elected. 16 persons were elected to complete the Committee.
(4) SCAA COMMITTEE MEETING, 14TH FEBRUARY 1924
An Executive Committee Meeting was held on Thursday 14th February 1924 at the Edinburgh, Strand WC at 7pm. The meeting was informed that Brighton Railway AC had changed its name to Southern Railway (Brighton Section) AC. An offer had been received from the Southern Olympic Committee to guarantee the County Flat Championships against loss to the extent of £20 on the condition that a full Olympic programme was promoted on or before 17th May. It was agreed to hold Championship on 17th May provided that a suitable venue could be found. The Youth Cross Country Championship had been held on 26th January with entries from the following clubs: Belgrave Harriers, Croydon Sports Club, Epsom Harriers, Hatfield Park Harriers, Mitcham AC, Redhill & District H&AC, Surrey AC and South London Harriers.
(5) SCAA COMMITTEE MEETING, 13TH MARCH 1924
An Executive Committee Meeting was held on Thursday 13th March 1924 at the Edinburgh, Strand WC at 7pm. It was agreed to hold the Flat championships at Battersea Park Track with the following events: Seniors -100yds, 220yds, 440yds, 880yds, 1 Mile, 4 Miles, 2 Miles walk, Long Jump, High Jump, 120yds hurdles, 440yds hurdles, Weight, Tug of War and Youths - 220yds, 880yds & 4x220yds. Entry fees were set at Seniors 2/-, Youths 1/-, Youths relay 2/6, Tug of War 10/-.
(6) SURREY COUNTY 10 MILE ROAD WALKING CHAMPIONSHIP, MITCHAM, 5TH APRIL 1924
Including one individual entrant, Wally Croft, of Herne Hill Harriers, thirty-eight walkers turned out to contest the third annual ten miles road walking championship of the Surrey County AA, held over a two-lap course from the headquarters of the Garratt Walking Club at Mitcham Common.
Six clubs were represented, and for the third consecutive year Surrey Walking Club secured the honours. Belgrave Harriers, at the half-distance, were level with the holders, the two clubs at that point totalling 29 points each, but in the latter stages the Surrey men improved their positions, while the Belgrave contingent, through the retirement of F W Thorn, dropped back.
As anticipated, Gordon Reginald Goodwin experienced little difficulty in heading the field and retaining his hold of the individual title, which he gained last year.
