Cross Country Information
Chingford League Race 5 - Hosted by Orion Harriers on Sat 21/1/12 at 2.30pm
Orion Harriers are hosting this Saturday's Chingford League at Chingford.
This year they have moved to their brand new Clubhouse which is situated at the Jubilee Retreat, Bury Road, E4 7QJ (see map below and directions can be found by visiting our website:http://www.orionharriers.org.uk/hq.htm).
Parking is not available directly at the clubhouse but there is plenty of room at the car-park on Chingford Plain, approximately 300 metres away.
The Seniors' race will use the same courses as in previous years and will start to the south of Ranger's Road at 2.30pm.
There will be a selection of hot & cold snacks and drinks available at the Clubhouse and there should be plenty of hot water for those wishing to take a shower after the race.
Sunday League Cross Country - Race 4 Sunday 15th January 2012 - Tewin/Digswell
Sunday League Cross Country SSunday 15th January 2012 - Tewin/Digswell
Race #4 of 5 - Tewin (Garden City Runners)
** Please read carefully so you get to the right place. **
Race HQ: Tewin Memorial Hall, Lower Green, Tewin, AL6 0JX
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Note : The race venue is the same as in 2008, the last time we staged this fixture, which was different to 2007 and all previous years.
The start and finish area is different to 2008 but has not moved far. We hope this will be an improvement on what was only intended as a temporary solution.
The old (2007 and earlier) start and finish area in the bottom field by Tewin Water School is out of bounds, as is the old Race HQ at Digswell.
Facilities: There are limited toilet & changing facilities at the hall but no showers. Absolutely no muddy shoes/boots in the hall please.
Refreshments: We will provide some refreshments at Tewin Memorial Hall after the race. As well as the normal tea & coffee there will be some bread and soup and cake so please return to the hall after the race if you can.
Parking:
If at all possible, please park at the Digswell end (approx 1M walk to start/finish area)
- there is plenty of parking in Welwyn North station car park (but there is a change on Sundays).
There is also plenty of free parking on the roads around the station and down the hill towards the viaduct with 2 small car parks by the viaduct.
Tewin (closer to start/finish)
There will be just few very limited parking spaces at Tewin Bowls Club,
and a small number of spaces at the car park on Upper Green.
Please share cars as much as possible.
The start/finish: (changed from 2008)
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The start and finish will be at a junction of paths close to Tewin Bowling club (grid ref 267147).
The race will start by heading SW on a wide track until it meets the concrete path and turns right. There are then nearly two complete laps of the main circuit, but near the end of the second lap, the route will turn left for a short run in to the finish.
There is not a large grassed field/area at the start so please be considerate when leaving bags and belongings.
Race start: 11.00am: Men & ladies will run together and the same distance; 2 laps plus a short run in and out along the bridleway
Race distance: Approximately 6.4M for men & ladies. (measured by map, GPS measurements on the day welcomed)
Access to the start and course: From Digswell it is approx a 1M walk from the car parks via a footpath near the bottom of New Road. Turn into the footpath around 50m from the mini-roundabout junction with the Hertford Road.
From Tewin it is approx 0.3M walk along footpaths across open fields. Take the footpath that starts by the Bowls club, 50m south of Lower Green and the Memorial Hall.
The course: Stone/mud bridleway to start and the main laps are clockwise loops on farmland over footpaths and farm fields using public rights of way across private land. Therefore competitors are asked not to stray from these and to pay due regard to underfoot conditions at all times. There are stiles and gates to negotiate on the course so please take care. Spikes, studs or trail shoes are all suitable footwear for this course.
Hope to see you all Sunday 12th December
Sean Bowen on behalf of Garden City Runners
Sean.bowen@uk.tesco.com
Sean.bowen64@tiscali.co.uk
Sunday League Race 3 - Watford - Sunday 11th December 2011 - 10.30am
Sunday Dec 11th start time 10:30am Men & Ladies.
5 miles
Start and finish inside Cassiobury Park, near the Langley way entrance.
Watford Junction and Metropolitan Lines are within walking distance.
Near postcode: WD17 3BD
Ample local street parking. Please park considerately.
Course comprises of a run out to the woods, 2 laps in the woods, return to the finish the same way as the route out.
Depending on the weather at the time, we think this is a trail shoe course due to the bridges at the bottom of the park.
This is a traditional CC race with no changing facilities. Limited toilets and refreshments available in the park.
Course full marked and marshalled. Qualified First Aiders in attendance.
Essex Vets Cross Country, Saturday 3rd December 2011
Essex Vets Cross Country 3rd December 2011
Closing Date for Entries - Saturday 11th November 2011
Our Cross Country Captains are taking names for the Essex Cross Country Vets championship to be held on 3rd December 2011.
Date: Saturday 3rd December 2011
Venue: Chigwell Row, Essex, IG7 6EN - Hosted by Ilford Athletic.
11.00am: Over 50's Men and Over 35's Women
12 noon: Over 40's Men
Distance Approx 7.5km or 5 miles.
As entries close on Saturday 6th November, could interested members please contact Kirsty, Derek or the Webmaster inbox as soon as possible to register your interest for this event. Alternatively please let Kirsty, Derek or a committee member know at the club Run tonight, or at the very latest next Wednesday, 3rd November.
Chingford League Race 4 - Saturday 26th November 2011 - Alexandra Palace - 2.30pm
The next Chingford League race is next Saturday, 26 November and is to be held at Alexandra palace. As in previous years, the event will be held in conjunction with the North West London Young Athletes League, and because of the extra young runners, there will be more races.
The Senior race will commence at 2-30 pm as usual and is about 8K.
Athletes should arrive ready changed as no changing rooms or refreshment facilities are available on this occasion. The start and finish area is in the park at The Muswell Hill end.
Access to the park is via the gate at the junction of Park Road and Muswell Hill. Please use the car park on the left hand side of the road.
Cross Country Race 2 - Trent Park, Cockfosters - Sunday 20th November 2011 - 10.30am
Trent Park Running Club
Sunday League Race, 10:30am start.
20th November 2011
At Trent Park
Race Permit UKA Number 80/11
Trent Park Running Club is pleased to host the 2nd Sunday League Race.
Date: Sunday 20th November 2011
Start time 10:30am
Course A tough, hilly, 2 lap course over the fields and paths of Trent Park, cross country or standard shoes should be fine; spikes are not suitable due to a section of concrete road. This is almost the same as 2 laps of the Trent Park Handicap course.
Distance Approximately 9k
Location Trent Park (see below for directions)
Changing None available please, come ready to run. Toilets situated in main Car Park near the Café. There will be no access to Southgate Hockey Club for runners.
Parking Please use the Trent Park car park off Cockfosters Road near the Underground Station. Parking is limited so please share cars if possible.
Start and Finish About 5 mins from the car park adjacent to the tarmac road known as The Pineapple. Please aim to be there in plenty of time so that the start is not delayed
Refreshments It is hoped that the Café will be open
By public transport Trent Park is situated at the end of the Piccadilly Line. Alight at Cockfosters Station. The park entrance is about a 10 minute walk away.
By car, if you are coming from north London, the car park entrance to Trent Park is on the right, approx a third of a mile from Cockfosters Station. Approaching from the M25, take Junction 24 and head towards Southgate on the A111. It is about 2.5 miles from the motorway. Please be aware there is a speed camera in the built up area after you have descended the steep hill known as Stagg Hill. The nearest Post Code is (Cockfosters Tube station) is EN4 0DZ Grid Ref TQ280966
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Chingford League and Sunday Cross Country League
At a meeting of the full Management Committee of the Club on Wednesday 1st June 2011 it was agreed that we apply for membership to the Chingford League. The Chingford League have advised that they are happy to accept us.
Chingford League Fixtures 2011/2012.
Tues 4 Oct 2011 - 8pm - 5k race at Redbridge Cycle Circuit
Sat 15 Oct 2011 - 2.30pm -5m race at Trent Park (Cockfosters Entrance)
Tues 1 Nov 2011 - 8pm 5k - 5k race at Redbridge Cycle Circuit
Sat 26 Nov 2011 - 2.30pm - Alexandra Palace.
Sat 21 Jan 2012 - 2.30pm - Orion Harriers, Chingford
Sat 18 Feb 2012 - 2.30pm - Victoria Park.
Sat 17 Mar 2012 - 1.00pm - Relays at Heighams Park, Junior race at 1pm, followed by Senior race.
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Club's competing in the Chingford League are East London Runners, Orion Harriers,Barnet AC, Trent Park, Eton Manor, Victoria Park, Enfield & Haringay, Loughton, Woodford Green & Essex Ladies.
In addition ELR will continue to compete in the Sunday Cross Country League.
2010-2011 Fixtures - Note, all races now start at 10.30am.
Sunday 23rd October 2011 - Cheshunt
Sunday 20th November 2011 - Trent Park, Cockfosters
Sunday 11th December 2011 - Watford
Sunday 15th January 2012 - Tewin/Digswell
Sunday 19th February 2012 - Royston
Chingford League Points explained
Men's Race 25 points for 1st place down to 1 pt for 25th place.Vet 40's and Vet's 50 10pts for 1st to 1pt for 10th place.
Ladies Race 10 points for 1st place down to 1 pt for 10th place. Vet 35's and Vet 45's 10pts for 1st down to 1 pt for 10th place.
Team points 6 to score, positions added together and incomplete teams given last runners position to make up team score. First 6 in A Teams next 6 in B Teams. Vets Team 6 to score.
ILFORD AC XC 10 mile race - Hainault Forest, Chigwell Row - Saturday 31st December 2011
From Ilford AC.
ILFORD ATHLETIC CLUB present their 10 mile cross country race over 3 laps of an undulating route comprising tracks and grassland of Hainault Forest.
HAINAULT COUNTRY PARK….Start opposite the pub “The Two Brewers” 57, Lambourne Road, Chigwell Row. IG7 6ET. Please do Not park in the pub car park and park with consideration to our neighbours, Thank you.
Entry costs £5 for affiliated £7 for unaffiliated. Extra £2 on the day Runners must be over 15 years of age.
Postal entries to Dianne Crisp, 5, Second Avenue, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Essex. RM6 5ED. Cheques payable to ILFORD ATHLETIC CLUB.
Please enclose a C5 (229 x 162mm) size ONLY SAE with a first class stamp for return of number. Closing date 23.12.11. Entries on the day accepted up to 10.30am.
Prizes to 1st 3 men/women and veteran categories. Free festive refreshments and presentation in the IAC Clubhouse 88a Lambourne Road, Chigwell Row IG7 6EN.
Essex Cross Country Championships -Basildon, Essex - Saturday 7th January 2012
Saturday 7th January 2012 at Basildon, Essex
13.30 SENIOR WOMEN 8k (5 miles)
14.00 SENIOR MEN 12k (7.5 miles)
Directions from the A13
From Pitsea head towards the Sadlers Farm roundabout(s). Take the exit
A13 towards Southend. Follow the road for 2 miles to the Victoria House
Roundabout and take 2nd exit past Bus Garage towards Southend. Proceed
through Traffic lights into the one way system (Morrisons on your left)
but keep to your right and be in the right hand lane at the next set of
traffic lights (St James Church on your right). at the traffic lights
turn back towards London. After 400yds turn left into Chapel Lane (at
Traffic Lights, Methodist Church and War memorial)
From A127
Head towards Rayleigh Weir. Before underpass take the slip road and
proceed through traffic lights and take the third exit A129 towards
Hadleigh (Sainsburys on the left). Proceed through traffic lights pat
Fire Station on left. Proceed to double mini roundabout at Woodmans
Arms and proceed straight ahead for 1 mile to the Victoria House
Roundabout and take 1st exit past Bus Garage towards Southend. Proceed
through Traffic lights into the one way system (Morrisons on your left)
but keep to your right and be in the right hand lane at the next set of
traffic lights (St James Church on your right). at the traffic lights
turn back towards London. After 400yds turn left into Chapel Lane (at
Traffic Lights, Methodist Church and War memorial)
The car park is situated at the end of Chapel Lane and can only be
approached from the westbound carriageway of the A13 London Road
The postcode for the Country Park is SS7 2PP
Parking at the venue is a £2 fee payable at the machine.
Please do not park in the surrounding roads
Sunday League Race 5 at Royston -10.30am on Sunday 19th February 2012
The fifth Sunday League race will be on 19th February 2012. The event will be hosted by Royston Runners and will be held on Therfield Heath, Royston. The Race HQ will be The Heath Sports Centre, Baldock Road, Royston, SG8 5BG. The Centre has good changing and showering facilities. It also has a licensed bar that serves food.
This is a joint race, starting at 10.30am. Both women and men will run about 5 miles.
The course will be the same as last year. There will be one small lap and two large laps. The course is mostly across open downland and is hilly. It is suitable for spikes, studs or trail shoes.
Please note that all muddy footwear must be removed before entering the sports centre, especially spikes.
The centre management would appreciate it if runners would use the rear entrance, nearest the tennis courts, to access the changing areas. This will enable the reception area to remain clear.
Travel: Car – there is plenty of car parking on the Heath. The car park does get busy, especially if the weather is fine, so car sharing is advisable, where practical. Train (if coming from London) – from Kings Cross to Royston station. Take either the 8.48am (arriving at 9.36am), or the 8.59am (arriving at 10.04am). The Heath is 15 minutes walk from the station
YOUR CLUB NEEDS YOU !!!
The Cross Country season is upon us once again and the call to Queen and Club goes out again. Ignore the viscious rumours that you have heard about mud, hills, rain, wind and cold. These are just malicious tales of propaganda circulated by the opposition. Think of it more as an easy Sunday morning jog through gently rolling countryside in refreshing weather, listening to the twitter of birds under a clear blue winter's sky. It is now even easier to enlist (sorry volunteer). Just approach any member of the Committee, take the Queen's shilling and you are in! As easy as that. The benefits are many and vast, too many to mention here. It is best to ask after your first race. I think that's enough said on this subject for the time being. The dates for future venues are in this section, so answer the call to the colours and do your bit for club and Country.
Cross country training
Some Members are doing some great Sunday morning cross country training runs at the moment.The normal distance run is circa 10 miles although shorter routes are available.The runs start from various locations. Normally meeting in car parks within Epping Forest, or sometimes leaving from the sports centre. Everybody is welcome on these runs whether running in the cross country league or not. The pace of the run is dictated by the slowest runner. At various points around most of the runs the slower runners can cut out sections of the course meeting up with the main group a little later. Always check with Dave Knight,Frank Brownlie or Roberto Bruni. Also you can join Facebook (East London Runners) group page which will show both the meeting time, distance and location of the runs.
