Cross Country

2011 / 2012 Ryston Cross Country Dates

Ryston Runners AC provide an Open Cross-Country Grand Prix Series every year - 6 races - from October to March. Races take place in woods at Shouldham Warren, in West Norfolk, on various Sundays starting at 11:00am

RACE DATES:

Sunday 9th October 2011 5 Km

Sunday 13th November 2011 9 Km

Sunday 18th December 2011 6.5 Km

Sunday 15th January 2012 5 Km

Sunday 12th February 2012 9 Km

Sunday 18th March 2012 6.5 Km

COURSES:

Under 9: 800m on each occasion - Starting at 11:00

Under 11: 2km on each occasion - Starting at 11:05

Under 13 & 15: 3km on each occasion - Starting at 11:20

Under 17: 5.0k, 4.5k, 6.5k, 5.0k, 4.5k, 6.5k - Starting at 11:40

Seniors & Vets Alternate: 5.0k, 9.0k, 6.5k, 5.0k, 9.0k, 6.5k - Starting at 11:40

ENTRY FEES:
Under 9, 11, 13, 15, 17 & Students in full time education £2
All others £4 (NB +£2.00 for non club members)

All entries on the day of the event - please check in by 10:30 a.m (or at least 30 mins before your start time)

Come prepared for racing as there are no toilet or changing facilities at this venue. Races are under UKA rules , except for under 9 and 11s , where athletes compete at their own risk.

Series prizes will be awarded to the first three in each age group according to the aggregate time for one each of 5km, 9km, 6.5km races. (5km, 4.5km, 6.5km in case of U17s). Age groups under 15 and below will aggregate their 3 best times. Veterans will score in the age group for which they have 3 valid times. Mementos will be presented to non medal winners who complete the appropriate 3 races.

Prizes will be awarded to the first three in each age group for each days racing. There is an inter club competition in which clubs score points for finishing positions in each age group, the winner being awarded the visitors cup.

There is a primary schools competition in which the under 9 & 11s score points for finishing positions, the first 3 schools being awarded shields.

Suffolk Winter League 2011/2012

At the AGM of the Suffolk Winter League held on 28th september 2011 it was agreed to increase seniors to £3 per race and juniors free.

There are five races again this season;

Framlingham 30/10/2011

Sutton (Woodbridge) 04/12/2011

Nowton Park (BSE) 15 or 22/01/2012

Ditchingham (Bungay) 19/02/2012

Haughley Park (Stowmarket) 04/03/2012. Provisional.

Athletes must be 16 years old for the senior race and 11 years old for the junior race. There is a fun run for under 11's at Framlingham with no details for other races to date.

Races start times approx 11am to be confirmed by individual race directors. (Arrive approx 10am to register) Club vests must be worn.