WEDNESDAY 15TH OCTOBER TRAINING - JOHN'S GROUP ONLY

John spoke to all the under 13/15/17s that were at last week's training informing training is off this week only for his group.  This due to a personal reason for John and to ensure safety for young athletes and the absence of a few other coaches it is safer to cancel.

 

John's training group will resume training on Wednesday 22nd October at 6:30pm.

 

Thank you

Richard

LANARKSHIRE ROAD RELAY

The Lanarkshire Road Relay Championship will take place within Drumpellier Park in Coatbridge on roads which are not open to traffic.The event takes place on Saturday 18th October. Details are as follows:

Race Start Time Age Group Distance
11.30 Under 11 Girls 3 x 1200 metres
11.45 Under 11 Boys 3 x 1200 metres
12.00 *Under 13/U15/U17 Girls 3 X 2000 metres
12.20 Under 13 Boys 3 x 2400 metres
12.45 Under 15 Boys 3 x 2400 metres
13.15 Under 17 Men (4K straight race on 1st leg of senior mens relay.  U17 men will not be allowed to run in senior mens team)
13.15 Senior Men 4 x 4000 metres
13.15 Senior Ladies 3 x 4000 metres

* The girls race will consist of teams comprising of first leg Under 13, 2nd leg Under 15 or Under 13, 3rd leg Under 17 or Under 15 .

All Calderglen Harriers young athletes should report to Drumpellier Park Visitor Centre , Townhead Road at 10.30 am to allow enough time for team selection and warm up.

Please note if you wish your child to be entered for this race I need names by Wednesday 15th October Please see John or Richard at the club.

WEST DISTRICTS XC RELAY (PORT GLASGOW)

Attention all competitors.......Event details

Competition Information for Team Members, Supporters and Athletes

Race Declarations / Changing: Port Glasgow High School, Port Glasgow Community Campus, Kilmacolm Road, Port Glasgow, PA14 6PP

Race Course: Birkmyre Park, Broomknowe Road, Kilmacolm, PA13 4HX

Please be at Port Glasgow High School for 10.15am

I will be there on Saturday and will meet you outside Port Glasgow High School. I will pick up the numbers to issue as I need to declare the running order. Everyone will need to get on one of the provided shuttle buses to be driven to the course. **NO PARKING AT THE COURSE**.

Teams will consist of three athletes: under 13/under 15/ under 17 in both boys and girls races.

Race Timetable: Young females, 11.30am, 3 x 2500m, Young males, 12.05pm, 3 x 2500m

Friday night, remember to pack your bag on Friday night & don’t leave it late!

On the day please remember

Calderglen Harrier black & amber vest - remember this is essential (phone if you need to buy one)
Black shorts / running tights
Spikes or Trail trainers
Safety pins for pinning your number on your vest
Layers in case it's cold and waterproofs in case of wet weather
A bag or bin bag to put your clothes and stuff in case of wet weather
Spare shoes or wellington boots if planning to walk the course (also spare socks)
Food and drink for after your race
If you can't make the race please let me know.

Remember allow plenty of time to travel, find place and park. Hopefully there should be ample parking in the school car park. 

Good luck & see all on Saturday
Richard

NATIONAL XC RELAY, CUMBERNAULD

RACE NOW CLOSED TO ENTRIES

The National Cross Country Relay will take place at:

Venue: Cumbernauld Park, Cumbernauld

Date: Saturday 25th October 2014

Registration is at Cumbernauld High School (South Kildrum Ring Road, G67 2UF) where all young athletes should report at 11am for relay team selection to take place. The park is approximately 1 mile from the school. Please arrive at the school in good time as car parking is very limited. The girls race start at 12.30 pm and the boys at 1.05 pm.

All races are Teams of 3 athletes

Race                    Age Group         Race Start         Laps

Young Females      u13/15/u17         12.30pm             3 x 2,500 metres

Young Males          u13/15/u17         1.05pm               3 x 2,500 metres

Deadline for entries are Wednesday 8th October.  Please let me know at training, by email or if your Coach is John then let him know and he will inform me.

Event Notes

1st LAP Under 13, 2nd LAP Under 15 OR Under 13 and 3rd LAP Under 17 OR Under 15

Those wishing to run remember must be current members of the Scottish Athletics Membership Scheme.  Any members, new or exisitng, unsure of what this is please ask your Coach or myself for information.

All Young Athletes must wear their club colours running vest - these can be purchased from the club for £12.  Please see Richard on this matter.

Thank you for your attention, Richard

NATIONAL SHORT COURSE XC CHAMPIONSHIPS

RACE NOW CLOSED TO ENTRIES

Sunday 9th November is the date for this year's Short Course XC Championship at Bellahouston Park, Glasgow.

The Under 15 Girls start at 11am, 2k distance
The Under 15 Boys start at 11.15am, 2k distance
The Under 17 Women start at 11.30am, 3k distance
The Under 17 Men start at 11.50am, 3k distance
The Seniors / Under 20 women start at 12.10pm, 4k distance
The Seniors / Under 20 men start at 12.35pm, 4k distance

Deadline for entries are Wednesday 22nd October

Please let me know ASAP at training, by email or if your Coach is John then let him know and he will inform me.

Richard

RACE DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

This is the start of a busy time on our racing calendar so there will be information coming out about races and looking for volunteers to take part in the races.  So please always keep an eye on the blog.

Race dates for your calendars 2014

Sat 11th October, West Distrct Cross Country Relay, Port Glasgow, for u13/u15/u17 - completed

Sat 18th October, Lanarkshire AAA Road Relay, Drumpellier Park, Coatbridge, for u11/u13/u15/u17  - completed

Sat 25th October, National Cross Country Relay, Cumbernauld, for u13/u15/u17 - completed

Sun 9th November, National Short Course Cross Country, Bellahouston Park, for u15/u17

Sat 29th November, Lanarkshire AAA Cross Country, Drumpellier Park, Coatbridge, for u11/u13/u15/u17

Sat 6th December, West Distrct Cross Country, Linwood, for u13/u15/u17

Sun 14th December, Calderglen Harriers Christmas Fun Run, Calderglen Country Park, for everyone

Race dates for your calendars for 2015

Sun 22nd February, National Cross Country, Callander Park Falkirk, for u13/u15/u17

Sun 15th March, National Young Athlete Road Relay, location tbc, for u13/u15/u17

WEST DISTRICT CROSS COUNTRY RELAYS

RACE NOW CLOSED TO ENTRIES

This is first cross country race of the season and the competition details are:

Venue: Port Glasgow, Inverclyde (will clarify exact location when informed by Scottish Athletics)

Date: Saturday 11th October 2014

Teams: All races are Teams of 3 athletes

Young Females race, Age groups u13/15/17, Race Start @ 11:30am, 2.5k

Young Males race, Age groups u13/15/17, Race Start @ 12:05pm, 2.5k

Event Notes

The format for each Young Athletes age group race on each lap is:

1st LAP Under 13, 2nd LAP Under 15 OR Under 13 and 3rd LAP Under 17 OR Under 15

Essential: Those wishing to run remember must be current members of the Scottish Athletics Membership Scheme.  Any members, new or exisitng, unsure of what this is please ask your Coach or myself for information.

All Young Athletes must wear their club colours running vest - these can be purchased from the club for £12.  Please see Richard on this matter.

Deadline for entries are Wednesday 24th September.  Please let me know at training, by email or if your Coach is John Mullen then let him know and he will inform me.

u13 age group - Born during 01/09/01 to 31/08/03

u15 age group - Born during 01/09/99 to 31/08/01

u17 age group - Born during 01/09/97 to 31/08/99

Thank you for your attention

Richard