2023-24 GLCL XC Series: Fixture 1 of 5 Chepstow

THIS IS A CLOSED EVENT FOR GWENT LEISURE CENTRE LEAGUE MEMBERS ONLY

RACE	GLCL XC Race 1 Chepstow
HOST	Chepstow Harriers
VENUE	Piercefield Park, Chepstow. Accessed via car park at extreme southern end of Chepstow Racecourse.
DATE	22/10/23
CONTACT DETAILS	Andy Creber  ac@ghost.org.uk
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