Wednesday, 6 November 2024

2024/25 GLCL XC Series: Fixture 2 of 5 Lliswerry

 



RACE

GLCL XC Race 2: Lliswerry

HOST

Lliswerry Runners

VENUE

Cefn Wood, Rogerstone, Newport, NP10 9YX

 

DATE

24th November 2024, 11am

CONTACT DETAILS

Sarah Lauder

TIMETABLE

Adult Race Start 11am.

For Junior race details please contact the organising club by email: chair.lliswerry@gmail.com


PARKING

 

PARKING IS EXTREMLEY LIMITED AT CEFN WOODS PLEASE ALLOW PLENTY OF TIME TO PARK

As the venue is located in a residential area and its continued use relies on the goodwill of the local community we request that all runners park considerately at all times, and avoid using residential roads where possible.

There will be no parking at Rogerstone Primary School.  Please use the car park at 14 Locks Canal Centre, or on-road parking at the Wern Industrial Estate (next to Tiny Rebel and toilets).  There are parking restrictions in place at Wern Industrial Estate, please follow the parking marshals advice when parking.  Both car parks are a 15 minute walk from the venue.



TOILETS

 

Tiny Rebel Brewery (Wern Industrial Estate, NP10 9FQ) have very kindly allowed access to their toilets BEFORE the adult race only from 10am.  Please ensure that you remove all dirty footwear before entering the premises.  We can recommend Tiny Rebel for a post race pint or Sunday lunch!


COURSE


Please see the attached map for the race route.  All runners should collect their individual race number prior to the start of the race.  No race number = no result.  Results/Times will be recorded gun-to-chip.

 

The race will start on the football pitches above Rogerstone Primary School and will be clearly marked by flags.  From the start runners will head East, upon reaching the footpath, runners will be directed up hill through the trees, the route will then head out onto open fields where runners will follow a zig-zag track uphill. Runners will then follow the boundary of the fields before heading downhill and into Cefn Woods. The course follows a technical single track through the woodland before emerging on the lower playing fields. The route then hugs the treeline to complete the first lap. 

 

At the end of lap 4, runners will be directed by marshals to make a right-hand turn down a bank onto the lower playing fields and into the finish funnel.  As you cross the finish mats please ensure that your race number is not obscured by clothing or your hands/arms. Runners are then requested to move away from the finish line promptly to avoid unnecessary congestion. 

 

Lliswerry Runners request that once runners have finished their run, they do not use the course to warm down.  We also encourage all runners to support their team mates as they complete the course, but ask that you please stay off the course as you cheer your runners home!

 



FIRST AID

 

St Johns Ambulance will be in attendance for the duration of the race

 

RISK ASSESSMENT

 

The course does contain a number of potential hazards as you would expect at any cross country race, these include, tree roots, rocky ground, tree stumps, branches, bushes, and uneven ground.  As the course uses large sections of grassland, if the weather has been wet prior to race day, the course is likely to be boggy, muddy and slippery in places.  Lliswerry Runners encourage all participants to wear appropriate footwear for the nature of the course.  Due to a rocky section through the woods we do not recommend spikes.


Date:

Assessed by:

Location :

Review :

Starting 24/11/2024

Sarah Lauder

Rogerstone, Newport

Version 2

27/10/2024

  

What are the Hazards?

Who might be harmed

Risk Rating

Mitigation

Resultant Risk Rating

Rough/Uneven Ground

Runners

H

Runners advised pre-race to wear appropriate footwear.

 

Advise runners in pre-race briefing.

 

Hazards to be identified and marked with warning tape where significant or avoided where possible.

 

Marshal provided at points of particular hazard.

M

Other users of the route may be present e.g. the general public (walkers/dog walkers)

Runners & the general public

M

Runners advised in pre-race briefing.

Marshals provided at critical points to warn both runners and others.

Wearing of headphones by runners prohibited.

L

Possibility of loose dogs being exercised

Runners

L

Marshals to advise dog owner of event and suggest/request  that they leash their dog whilst event is held

L L

Section of route through woodland

Runners

H

Route cleared of loose debris.

 

Roots and overhanging/encroaching undergrowth trimmed.

 

Low branch on entry to eastern wood path wrapped in warning tape and marshal sited immediately in advance to give audible warning.

 

M

Junior Events Only:  Young runners

Junior runners

M

Races of suitable length/difficulty for age.

 

Separate races for differing age groups.

 

Each runner supervised by parent/responsible adult/coach

L

Junior Events Only:

Risk of misdirection

Junior Runners

 

M

Entire course to be in view of adult marshals.

 

Marshals provided at each significant change of direction

L


UKA PERMIT

 

Race Permit: CC-24-33

 



OFFICIALS

 

Race Referee: 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 240 S 5, 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


 

 

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