Full dates have now been released with venues yet to be confirmed.
Race 1 Fforest Fields on Sunday 10 Oct
Race 2 Croft on Sunday 14th November
Race 3 Ross tbc on Sunday 5th December
County Champs January tbc
Race 4 Presteigne tbc on Sunday 6th Feb
We have had a few queries about the scoring system. For those of you that like this sort of thing here they are in all their glory. The organising committee really tries hard to work out something that is practical and supportive - so please give them your support.
HEREFORDSHIRE & BORDERS CROSS COUNTRY LEAGUE
RULES
1. The League is for the benefit of clubs affiliated to the Herefordshire Athletic Association, with the aim of promoting cross country running within the county of Herefordshire. Other affiliated clubs around the borders may be invited at the discretion of the committee.
2. The costs of the League will be shared between the participating clubs on a fair and equitable basis (to be agreed)
3. Only first claim members of participating clubs will be eligible to compete.
4. Guest runners will NOT be allowed.
5. Club colours must be worn.
6. Start time for each race will normally be 11.00 a.m.
7. Numbers will be allocated to each team at the start of the league. Numbers must be displayed on the front of runners’ vests and attached at each corner with safety pins.
8. Each individual runner will retain the same number throughout the season. The numbers issued are waterproof and re-useable. If the number is lost, the runner may not be able to compete in subsequent races. It is strictly forbidden for anyone to create their own number and may result in disqualification of the individual and their team.
9. Team scoring will be based on the finishing positions in each race of the series. The first 4 male runners across the line will be the male ‘A’ team of that particular club; the next 4 finishers will be the ‘B’ team, etc. The first 4 female runners will be the female ‘A’ team, etc. The total of the finishing positions of these runners will constitute the team points for each race. The team with the lowest cumulative score will be the winner of that race. In the event of a tie on points, the team whose last scoring member finishes nearest to first place will determine the result. Team points from each of the 4 races will be added together and the team with the lowest cumulative total after the fourth race will be declared the winning team. In the event of a tie on points, the team that has recorded the most race wins over its opponent(s) in the 4 race series will be the winner. There will be an additional award for the best overall team - male and female (to be confirmed)
10. Individual runners’ scores for the series will be the sum of the best 3 finishing positions from the 4 races.
11. Trophies will be awarded to the overall Men’s and Women’s winners, and medals to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the following categories:
Junior Men (under 20)
Senior Men
Veteran Men (in 5-year categories from 40 upwards)
Junior Women (under 20)
Senior Women
Veteran Women (in 5-year categories from 35 upwards)
12. Veteran category status will be determined by age on the 1st October. For award purposes, competitors will remain within their category status, with the exception of the overall winner who may come from any category.
13. A Challenge Trophy will be awarded to the winning Men’s and Women’s teams, to be held for one year.
14. Each race to be organised by a different club. The “home” club will be responsible for the organisation of the race, including the issuing of course details and travelling instructions to other participating clubs. All races must be covered by a Permit issued by England Athletics or Wales Athletics. A course risk assessment must be undertaken, and First Aid cover provided. Each organising club must ensure that all race officials and marshals are fully aware of their duties and the nature of the course.
15. Any disputes to be lodged, in writing, with the League Secretary within 10 days of the relevant race.
mrf/14.09.21
Review date Aug22
