Livingston Open Cross Country Series - Sat 1 Oct
7 September 2016
Livingston will be holding a Cross Country Series for the first time in 2016 after the success of the Club Cross Country Championships in 2015.
Events
This year there will be two events at Dechmont Law Park. The first race is on Saturday 1 October to kick start the cross country season, with the second race on Saturday 12 November.
The timing and distances of the event are also intended to provide a practice opportunity in preparation for the East District events later in October and November.
Further details including a timetable are available in the flyer and course map below.
Entry
Entries must be made in advance using the online entry form via the link below. There are no late entries or entries on the day.
The closing date for all entries is midnight on Friday 30 September.
The entry fee is £3.50 per event which can be paid online via PayPal.
Entry is currently free for Livingston AC members, however the parents of junior members are expected to assist at least twice per year at club events.
Age Groups
The meeting is open to male and female athletes in age groups from Under 11 to Seniors and Masters. Athletes must be at least 9 years of age on the day of competition.
U11: Born 01/09/2005 or later
U13: Born 01/09/2003 - 31/08/2005
U15: Born 01/09/2001 - 31/08/2003
U17: Born 01/09/1999 - 31/08/2001
U20: Born 01/01/1997 - 31/08/1999
SEN: Born 31/12/1996 or earlier
Club Championships
For Livingston AC members, Club Championship medals will be presented at the Annual Awards Evening for the overall 1st/2nd/3rd place for each age group (U11/U13/U15/U17/SEN). U20s, Seniors and Masters will be combined for medal purposes. Guest athletes are NOT eligible for medals.
Parent Helpers
It takes a big team of officials and volunteers to run athletics competitions. Parent helpers are needed to help with course marking and marshaling.
All first time helpers will get a free club t-shirt
If you're available to help, please speak to Alistair or add your name on the entry form.
Events
This year there will be two events at Dechmont Law Park. The first race is on Saturday 1 October to kick start the cross country season, with the second race on Saturday 12 November.
The timing and distances of the event are also intended to provide a practice opportunity in preparation for the East District events later in October and November.
Further details including a timetable are available in the flyer and course map below.
Entry
Entries must be made in advance using the online entry form via the link below. There are no late entries or entries on the day.
The closing date for all entries is midnight on Friday 30 September.
The entry fee is £3.50 per event which can be paid online via PayPal.
Entry is currently free for Livingston AC members, however the parents of junior members are expected to assist at least twice per year at club events.
Age Groups
The meeting is open to male and female athletes in age groups from Under 11 to Seniors and Masters. Athletes must be at least 9 years of age on the day of competition.
U11: Born 01/09/2005 or later
U13: Born 01/09/2003 - 31/08/2005
U15: Born 01/09/2001 - 31/08/2003
U17: Born 01/09/1999 - 31/08/2001
U20: Born 01/01/1997 - 31/08/1999
SEN: Born 31/12/1996 or earlier
Club Championships
For Livingston AC members, Club Championship medals will be presented at the Annual Awards Evening for the overall 1st/2nd/3rd place for each age group (U11/U13/U15/U17/SEN). U20s, Seniors and Masters will be combined for medal purposes. Guest athletes are NOT eligible for medals.
Parent Helpers
It takes a big team of officials and volunteers to run athletics competitions. Parent helpers are needed to help with course marking and marshaling.
All first time helpers will get a free club t-shirt
If you're available to help, please speak to Alistair or add your name on the entry form.