GLCL News
CONFIRMED results for XC Series Race 1 @ Chepstow are now available by clicking on the website link below :
If you wish to access the interactive version of the category results then please click the below link:
All queries to be sent to glclxc@gmail.com
THIS IS A CLOSED EVENT FOR
GWENT LEISURE CENTRE LEAGUE MEMBERS ONLY
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RACE |
GLCL XC Race 1 Chepstow |
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HOST |
Chepstow Harriers |
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VENUE |
Piercefield Park, Chepstow.
Accessed via car park at extreme southern end of Chepstow Racecourse. |
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DATE |
22/10/23 |
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CONTACT DETAILS |
Andy Creber ac@ghost.org.uk |
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TIMETABLE |
Other races: Juniors 10am (Reg from 9am) Seniors GLCL Race
briefing 10:50am Seniors GLCL Race 11.00am |
PARKING
WTW – fatigued.beads.among
Grid ref: ST523945 Access is through the little used ‘Lions Gate’ as
last year.
TOILETS
Only in car park
Walk to Start: Approx 650m, undulating, sheltered.
COURSE
Unusually, the sheep this year have been let into the park at the end of last week, which is extremely late. As a result, the grass is very long. Considering that the two ‘water features’ we choose from are a shadow of their former selves, I have been presented with an interesting challenge. We are training the sheep as best we can on path clearance and the local Primary school are assisting by regularly topping up the pond. In case neither are effective I’ve had to be a little creative with the course to be on the safe side. For those traditionalists getting a bit nervous, you can rest assured that the course stays within the ethos of traditional cross country. There are no artificial obstacles (shallow puddle excepted) or ‘engineered’ natural ones.
The Adult course comprises of a 320m ‘lead in’ from the
Start, to the first full lap. This to be followed by two further full laps and
then a return back down the ‘lead in’ to the Finish. A total of approx
7k
Junior course length to be decided.
Please do not visit the Park in advance of the race.
Although it is heavily used by the public, it is a private estate. More to the
point, there is work that needs doing and we would wish you to experience this
wonderful venue when the course is good and ready for you.
FIRST AID
First aid providers St. John Ambulance
RISK ASSESSMENT
UKA PERMIT
OFFICIALS
Mike Heare
OTHER INFO
RACE NUMBER / TIMING CHIPS
No number/chip = no result for you (don't start without one)
Wear the number most recently allocated - if you use an old one you find at home and it's not currently registered to you, you will not appear in the results
Please make sure you do not hold your hand over your number/chip when you cross the finish line - hold arms to side or above your head. You may not get registered by the system and the backup video at the finish will not record your number.
Please do not get close to the timing equipment (finish) once you've been through the finish once. Repeated 'pings' slow down the results system
Please do not take unused chips (from runners who are not running) close to the finish.... otherwise those not attending will appear in the results.
Full details can be found here on the GLCL Website - Entry / Registration Section
HEADPHONES
In accordance with UKA Rule T56 S3, the wearing of
headphones, or similar devices, is not permitted in this race. Non-compliance
will result in the disqualification of the athlete and if deemed necessary a
points penalty against the offending club.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Please adhere to the Code of Conduct at all times. Full details can be found here on the GLCL Website - Rules
COMPETITION RULES
Full details can be found here on the GLCL Website - Rules
With the first XC event fast approaching here are some reminders and important changes we’re implementing going forward.
As communicated at the last road event @ Chepstow. You will be using your current/existing chip
for this years XC series.
It is the responsibility of each runner to ensure they wear a number & chip at each event.
No
number/chip = no result for you (don't start without one). Also,
wrong number = no result
The GLCL committee has decided that runners
requiring new numbers/chips must fill out an on-line form before midnight the previous day. Runners will be able to pick their new
number/chip up at the event.
It will not be possible to
fill out a form on the day of the event to get a new chip/number.
All entry/registration details can
be found on the GLCL Running website under Home – Clubs – Entry/Registration
We would also like to make you all
aware of the revised Competition Rules, Code Of Conduct and the new race pack
template that will be used by all clubs going forward when submitting race details to
WA. This can be found on the GLCL
Running website under Home – Rules & Guidance.
GLCL COMMITTEE
All clubs agreed that we should form a committee for the league to share the workload with one representative from each club taking a role. The newly established GLCL Committee will support in driving the transformation of the league organisation.
The league is attracting a lot of interest of other clubs in
surrounding areas as we often get requests to join which we must turn down as we’re
at capacity and we’re all very lucky to be part it so we as the clubs involved
need to work together to ensure the hard work done over the years is maintained.
To aid the committee and the league we have appointed club reps to
ensure all crucial messages are effectively communicated throughout all
participants of the league.
Committee
Chair – Emma King Lliswerry
Vice - Martyn Jenkins Fairwater
Treasurer – Charlotte Moran Caerleon
Secretary - Paul Adams Caerleon
Fixtures secretary – Mike Heare Islwyn
Results processor/social media – Marc Cross Griffithstown
Website - Paul Dodd Chepstow
First aid coordinator - Kirk Hill Monmouth
Awards coordinator - Andy Smith Pontypool
Welfare officer - Sam Jones PBB
GLCL Club Representatives
Nicola Brunnock – Pontypool
Lee Aherne – PBB
Sarah Lauder – Lliswerry
Paul Mason – Griffithstown
Douglas Briggs – Chepstow
Mike Kelly – Islwyn
David Mather – Monmouth
Stella Symons – Fairwater
Paul Adams - Caerleon
GLCL COMMITTEE
