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Course map and on the day info HERE
NECAA provisionally hope to re-arrange this event for Saturday 10th April at Thornley Hall. Further information will be available when England Athletics publish their latest "return to competition" guidelines. All entries already made will of course be valid for this new date - any new entries are now being accepted, see entry form at bottom of page.
PROSPECTUS (Entry form at bottom of page)
GOVT TIER RESTRICTIONS WILL BE ENFORCED AT SHORT NOTICE - CURRENTLY TEESDALE CLUBS COULD ENTER, BUT CAN ONLY COMPETE IF CURRENT TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS ARE LIFTED (Full refund will be given in the event that they cannot compete due to tier restrictions)
CLOSING DATE 7th January (or earlier if maximum no. of teams has been reached for each age group)
10.00 MASTERS WOMEN (40+) 3 x 3k (open age group) ARRIVE 9.15am
11.00 MASTERS MEN (40+) 3 x 3k “ 10.15am
12.00 SENIOR WOMEN 3 x 3k 11.15am
13.15 SENIOR MEN 4 x 3k 12.30pm
13.15 U20 – 17,18,19 on 31/8/20 3 x 3k 12.30pm
DUE TO STRICT ENGLAND ATHLETICS COVID GUIDELINES, ONLY 30 TEAMS WILL BE ALLOWED IN EACH AGE GROUP
DECLARATIONS Submitted online HERE before 7pm on January 14th
STRICTLY NO SPECTATORS IN ATTENDANCE AT THE START, ON THE COURSE AND AT THE FINISH. The England Athletics Licence has been issued under this proviso. Club disqualifications could result if this guidance is not adhered to.
ARRIVE - DECLARE - RACE - LEAVE
COVID GUIDANCE AND SOCIAL DISTANCING MEASURES MUST BE ADHERED TO AT ALL TIMES
ARRIVE – Thornley Hall Farm, Peterlee, DH6 3LY. From the west A181 go right around Old Thornley roundabout heading west again (i.e. turn back on yourself) and take the second entrance left as instructed. From the east as above after the roundabout. No right turns on or onto the A181 (arriving and leaving). Exit towards the 1st entrance to the farm i.e. one-way system. LEAVE THE EVENT IMMEDIATELY AFTER EACH RACE.
PARKING – Old tarmac road in farm grounds, follow instructions. NO CHARGE, but a donation to a charity nominated by the landowner will be gratefully received.
NO CLUB TENTS. However club pennants can be used next to team manager's cars in the car park area.
DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS NO SPECTATORS WILL BE ALLOWED AT THE START, FINISH OR ON THE COURSE – Failure to do so may result in the disqualification of the team. There is a restricted course view on the farm track on the hill, for those waiting for the next race.
DECLARATION TEAM MANAGERS WEARING FACE MASKS TO COLLECT NUMBERS FROM THE RACE HQ - farm social area.
NO SAFETY PINS AVAILABLE, BRING YOUR OWN
HEALTH SELF-ASSESSMENT (Covid-19) - prospective attendees must do this before turning up on the day, a copy does not have to be presented to the competition organiser.
TOILETS – Portable toilets
WARMING UP – NOT IN GROUPS and as indicated on the event map (field with the large pylon). STRICTLY NO WARMING UP ON THE COURSE. WARM DOWN IN THE SAME FIELD. All following social distancing.
START – Approach ready to race when instructed (spikes on). One item of clothing can be left in the holding pen (leg 1 leave at the end of the funnel).
COURSE – Flat agricultural land, two short hills. Course map here. COULD BE VERY WET AND MUDDY - BRING SPIKE TAPE (0r look at the December youngster's photos!)
FINISH – Disperse from the finish area IMMEDIATELY, no fist bumps etc.
ALL ATHLETES and ATTENDEES MUST LEAVE THE VENUE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER EACH INDIVIDUAL LEG
RESULTS – Available over the weekend HERE and on club websites/social media. NB not available at the race venue
UKA Rule Cr18.5 No spitting or nasal clearance
RESPECT THE ABOVE GUIDELINES – non adherence may lead to disqualification from this and other NECAA competitions
COURSE RECORD (2,860m) - 10:50 Adam Russell, 12:21 Innes Curran (both U17).
Further information – A Jenkins, NECAA xc sec.
10.00 MASTERS WOMEN (40+) 3 x 3k (open age group) ARRIVE 9.15am
11.00 MASTERS MEN (40+) 3 x 3k “ 10.15am
12.00 SENIOR WOMEN 3 x 3k 11.15am
13.15 SENIOR MEN 4 x 3k 12.30pm
13.15 U20 – 17,18,19 on 31/8/20 3 x 3k 12.30pm
DUE TO STRICT ENGLAND ATHLETICS COVID GUIDELINES, ONLY 30 TEAMS WILL BE ALLOWED IN EACH AGE GROUP
- CLUB COLOURS MUST BE WORN
- £15.40 PER AGE GROUP TEAM (Senior men 4 leg team £20.60)
- 1st CLAIM NECAA CLUBS ONLY
- ENTRIES FROM CLUBS ONLY
- EACH CLUB CAN ONLY ENTER ONE TEAM PER AGE GROUP - However, B teams will be allowed on a first come first served basis if entries permit. Further info on the entry form below
- TWO NAMED TEAM MANAGERS ONLY - Responsible for all teams members reading the race day guidelines and health self assessment details.
- NECAA Championship medals will be awarded (one set of medals per club) - last leg runners will collect the medals at the end of the funnel.
DECLARATIONS Submitted online HERE before 7pm on January 14th
STRICTLY NO SPECTATORS IN ATTENDANCE AT THE START, ON THE COURSE AND AT THE FINISH. The England Athletics Licence has been issued under this proviso. Club disqualifications could result if this guidance is not adhered to.
ARRIVE - DECLARE - RACE - LEAVE
COVID GUIDANCE AND SOCIAL DISTANCING MEASURES MUST BE ADHERED TO AT ALL TIMES
ARRIVE – Thornley Hall Farm, Peterlee, DH6 3LY. From the west A181 go right around Old Thornley roundabout heading west again (i.e. turn back on yourself) and take the second entrance left as instructed. From the east as above after the roundabout. No right turns on or onto the A181 (arriving and leaving). Exit towards the 1st entrance to the farm i.e. one-way system. LEAVE THE EVENT IMMEDIATELY AFTER EACH RACE.
PARKING – Old tarmac road in farm grounds, follow instructions. NO CHARGE, but a donation to a charity nominated by the landowner will be gratefully received.
NO CLUB TENTS. However club pennants can be used next to team manager's cars in the car park area.
DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS NO SPECTATORS WILL BE ALLOWED AT THE START, FINISH OR ON THE COURSE – Failure to do so may result in the disqualification of the team. There is a restricted course view on the farm track on the hill, for those waiting for the next race.
DECLARATION TEAM MANAGERS WEARING FACE MASKS TO COLLECT NUMBERS FROM THE RACE HQ - farm social area.
NO SAFETY PINS AVAILABLE, BRING YOUR OWN
HEALTH SELF-ASSESSMENT (Covid-19) - prospective attendees must do this before turning up on the day, a copy does not have to be presented to the competition organiser.
TOILETS – Portable toilets
WARMING UP – NOT IN GROUPS and as indicated on the event map (field with the large pylon). STRICTLY NO WARMING UP ON THE COURSE. WARM DOWN IN THE SAME FIELD. All following social distancing.
START – Approach ready to race when instructed (spikes on). One item of clothing can be left in the holding pen (leg 1 leave at the end of the funnel).
COURSE – Flat agricultural land, two short hills. Course map here. COULD BE VERY WET AND MUDDY - BRING SPIKE TAPE (0r look at the December youngster's photos!)
FINISH – Disperse from the finish area IMMEDIATELY, no fist bumps etc.
ALL ATHLETES and ATTENDEES MUST LEAVE THE VENUE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER EACH INDIVIDUAL LEG
RESULTS – Available over the weekend HERE and on club websites/social media. NB not available at the race venue
UKA Rule Cr18.5 No spitting or nasal clearance
RESPECT THE ABOVE GUIDELINES – non adherence may lead to disqualification from this and other NECAA competitions
COURSE RECORD (2,860m) - 10:50 Adam Russell, 12:21 Innes Curran (both U17).
Further information – A Jenkins, NECAA xc sec.
