Fixtures
Gloucestershire A.A.A. Cross Country League
| Dates | Venue |
|---|---|
| Saturday 13th October 2007 | Blackbridge, Gloucester |
| Saturday 17th November 2007 | Newbold Comyn, Leamington |
| Saturday 15th December 2007 | Pitville Park, Cheltenham |
| Saturday 2nd February 2008 | Hosted by Severn AC, venue TBD |
Advance Entries
This year runners are asked to enter in advance – closing date 30th September 07.
All 4 fixtures can be entered for a fee of £7 for seniors and £3 for U11 – U20 (good value even if you miss a run or two).
You will need to state your name, club, age group & date of birth.
Cheques made payable to Gloucestershire A.A.A.
Post to Robin Macdonald, Meadowside Cottage, Little Rissington, Nr Cheltenham, GL54 2ND.
If you want to receive your numbers before the first race day or require an acknowledgement, please enclose a 9 x 6 stamped S.A.E.
(Alternatively you can enter on the day but the fees will be £2.50 for seniors and £1.50 for U11 – U20).
If you complete at least three runs you will get a league score and the best 3 in each age group win medals. Similarly you have the chance of winning team medals if you have at least three runners in three of the races.
- Refreshments are usually available. (You may want to take drinks).
- Footwear - it is helpful to wear spikes (if you have them), if not - trainers.
- Clothing – wear shorts and, if possible, a WAC vest (sold by Joan on Tues. & Thurs. evenings).
- An old towel is useful, even if you don’t want a shower.
- Have warm clothes to change into after you race and a change of footwear.
- We recommend wellies for spectators!
Approximate start time :- 12.30pm
| Cross Country Age Groups | Approx. distances |
|---|---|
| Under 11 (school years 5 & 6) | 1500m |
| Under 13 (school years 7 & 8) | 3000m |
| Under 15 (school years 9 & 10) | 4500m |
| U.17 (school years 11 & 12), U.20, Seniors & Veterans | More! |
Details of each race will be available on the web site www.glosaaa.org.uk
Please let Mark Hill or Gill Repton know if you are unable to access the web site and need directions/details.
Other Cross Country Dates – all age groups (except under 11)
5th January – County Championships, venue TBD
26th January – Midland Counties Championships – Leamington
23rd February – National Championships – Alton Towers
The closing date for the above 3 races is usually before Christmas, you need to tell your coach/team Manager if you wish to be entered, you will have an entry fee to pay for each.
15th March – Inter Counties – Nottingham (the first 8 in the county championships, in each age group, will be asked to represent their county)