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Cross Country
The Wimborne AC Cross Country team
competes in the Wessex League, a series of
six races which take place between October and March each year.
Click Here
for WAC Cross-Country Awards for 2008
When competing in cross-country races it is important
to walk the course in advance – give yourself enough time to do this. The
races are marshalled but it is important to know where you will be going.
It will also allow you to recognize any potential hazards or places where
overtaking opportunities may be limited – this information can be used to
your advantage during the race.
Walk the course in a pair of old trainers so that the shoes you will be
using during the race will be dry and mud free on the start line. Most
cross-country races are best run in cross-country studs or spikes (either
9, 12 or 15mm depending on conditions). Note that for cross-country
training sessions at QE on Saturdays we ask that you wear multi-terrain or
training shoes as there may be sections of hard surface (tarmac/gravel) to
be negotiated during the session (see below).
It is always a good idea to take a change of kit, the cross-country races
do not always have changing rooms but there are always toilet facilities.
It is not much fun going home from a meeting in mud-splattered wet kit.
If you require help with transport to the venue contact
Ian Kennedy on ian@Wimborne10.co.uk
or 01202-577081.
This is the Wessex League race calendar for 2007-2008
| Race 1 |
7 October 2007 |
Langport
click
here for race
report |
| Race 2 |
25 November 2007 |
Salisbury
click here for race
report |
| Race 3 |
16 December 2007 |
Glastonbury
click here for race
report |
| Race 4 |
13 January 2008 |
Kings Park
click here for race
report |
| Race 5 |
17 February 2008 |
Yeovil (Ham Hill)
click here for race
report |
| Race 6 |
2 March 2008 |
Avon Heath, Ferndown
click here for race
report |
South of England Cross Country Championships -
Parliament Hill - click
here for race report
Wessex League meetings start with the under-11s race at 12.45pm, the
final race of the day will be the senior men which usually starts at
2.00pm.
Races distance vary from venue to venue but this table will give some
idea of what to expect:
| Category |
Approx Distance |
Approx Time |
| Under-11s |
about 1km |
12.45pm |
| Under-13 girls |
about 2km |
1.00pm |
| Under-13 boys |
about 2.5-3.5km |
1.05pm * |
| Under-15 girls |
about 2.5-3.5km |
1.10pm |
| Under-15 boys |
about 3-4km |
1.20pm |
| Under-17 girls |
about 3-4 km |
1.25pm |
| Under-17 boys |
about 5-7 km |
1.30pm |
| Senior Ladies |
about 5-7 km |
1.40pm |
| Senior Men |
6-10 km |
2.00pm |
* - from here onwards all timings are approximate
Note: We are often not advised of exact race times until arrival on site
– so be there in good time. The only definite timings are for the first
two races, others will vary.
Your age category is decided by your age on 31st August, 2007.
Endurance training every Saturday at QE from
10.00am with coaches Ian Kennedy, Kim Jolliffe, Jon Braund, Craig Dixon,
Veronica Harvey and Jeannie Puckeridge. These sessions are aimed
specifically at the 11-17 year olds.
We use the leisure centre as our base but our training runs take place
at a number of locations nearby including Badbury Rings, Cowgrove,
Pamphill Green, tracks on the Kingston Lacy Estate and Canon Hill
Plantation.
Each session lasts about 1 hour 45 mins. The session coaches are Ian
Kennedy (level 2), Kim Jolliffe (level 1), Jon Braund (level 1), Craig
Dixon (level 1), Veronica Harvey (level 1) and Jeannie Puckeridge (level
1).
What kit do I need?
Shorts, t-shirt, running shoes (not spikes).
Sweatshirt and tracksters/leggings are good for the warm-up/cooldown.
If you have a lightweight showerproof jacket (preferably breathable)
then bring that also.
It is essential you bring a bottle with water or sports drink in it.
But most of all you need to bring your commitment and enthusiasm.
To keep up with the latest news and for a full
results service for the Wessex League races visit:
www.wessexleague.com
Need more information?
If you would like to have a chat about cross-country or
require any further information contact:
Ian on 01202 577081 or by e-mail
ian@Wimborne10.co.uk
or Kim on 07977 417930 or by e-mail
kimjolliffe@tiscali.co.uk
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