With GLCL races suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic, representatives of the GLCL clubs have been discussing the possibility of organising virtual run competition for the GLCL clubs, until racing can start again.
To start with a one off 'test' virtual run competition event has been organised.
If this one off event proves popular and successful the intention is to have a series of virtual run competitions for GLCL clubs until we can start racing again.
This would mean the Gwent Leisure Centre League (GLCL) temporarily becoming the Gwent Lockdown Virtual League (GLVL) until we can start racing again.
The virtual run will be a closed event and only registered members of the nine running clubs who participate in GLCL races will be eligible to participate in the virtual run event.
The virtual run is licensed by UKA licence number 2020-40779.
Click here to view copy of UKA Licence
If you wish to participate in this initial one off virtual run competition you will need to request to join a private facebook group named GLCL VIRTUAL COMPETITION.
When requesting to join the private facebook group you will be asked three questions;
- Which running club are you currently a registered member of ?
- Do you agree to be responsible for your own safety when participating in GLCL virtual events ?
- Do you agree to adhere to social distancing safety guidelines when participating in GLCL virtual events ?
Click here to request to join private facebook group
All further information regarding the virtual run competition is available in the private facebook group.
Once you are accepted in to the private facebook group you will see there is only one post with links to all the detailed information regarding the following:
- Social Distancing requirements,
- Run safety requirements,
- Distance and elevation requirements (including time bonus & penalty)
- Submitting results
Summary of details for the one off virtual run competition are as follows :
1) Distance = 5.25 miles.
2) Elevation requirement target = 60 metres elevation gain.
3) Run and submit result between midday Monday 1st June and midday Sunday 14th June.
4) Submit result using online form provided.
Runners will be required to provide evidence when submitting result;
e.g. Starva or Garmin file link or image file of recording device.
5) Only 1st claim members of GLCL clubs are eligible to submit a result.
6) Categories and scoring etc. will be as for GLCL road races :
Male 17~39, 40~44, 45~49, 50~54, 55~59, 60~64, 65~69, 70+
Female 17~34, 35~39, 40~44, 45~49, 50~54, 55~59, 60~64, 65+
Male team = 10 runners
Female team = 6 runners
A, B, C teams.
7) No limit to number of runners from each club.
2) Elevation requirement target = 60 metres elevation gain.
3) Run and submit result between midday Monday 1st June and midday Sunday 14th June.
4) Submit result using online form provided.
Runners will be required to provide evidence when submitting result;
e.g. Starva or Garmin file link or image file of recording device.
5) Only 1st claim members of GLCL clubs are eligible to submit a result.
6) Categories and scoring etc. will be as for GLCL road races :
Male 17~39, 40~44, 45~49, 50~54, 55~59, 60~64, 65~69, 70+
Female 17~34, 35~39, 40~44, 45~49, 50~54, 55~59, 60~64, 65+
Male team = 10 runners
Female team = 6 runners
A, B, C teams.
7) No limit to number of runners from each club.
