2012 Harrier Notices & Breaking News
Last updated: Saturday, 12 May, 2012 at 12:10am
Below are important notices about up–and–coming club events, requests for team members and other general information.
- 2012 Charndon 5k Update – Race Postponed ~ Friday, 11 May 2012
- 2012 Summer Cross Country Handicap ~ Friday, 11 May 2012
- 2012 Mota–vation Series Update – Round 1 Postponed ~ Wednesday, 2 May 2012
- Oxfordshire Track & Field Championships Notice ~ Tuesday, 3 April 2012
- Summer Thursday Evening Training Venue Move ~ Monday, 2 April 2012
- Round 5 – Oxford Mail Cross Country League Notice ~ Tuesday, 28 February 2012
- Parliament Hill, London – National Cross Country Championships Notice ~ Tuesday, 7 February 2012
- Wing – Chiltern Cross Country League Notice ~ Tuesday, 7 February 2012
- Parking Update – Southern Cross Country Championships Notice ~ Thursday, 26 January 2012
- Rescheduled Fixture – Wessex Cross Country League Notice ~ Wednesday, 25 January 2012
- Round 4 – Oxford Mail Cross Country League Notice ~ Wednesday, 25 January 2012
- Stanmer Park – Southern Cross Country Championships Notice ~ Tuesday, 24 January 2012
- 2012 Club Road Race Championships Update ~ Friday, 13 January 2012
- 2012 Highworth Team Half Marathon Update ~ Thursday, 12 January 2012
top <2012 Charndon 5k Update – Race Postponed ~ Friday, 11 May 2012
The continued recent spell of bad weather has unfortunately claimed another casualty. The 2012 Charndon 5k scheduled to be held on Tuesday, 15th May, next week, has had to be postponed due to the parking facilities being flooded.
The race organisers are currently exploring the possibility of a new date in July. An update will be provided here as soon as a new date has been confirmed.
Dene Stringfellow
top <2012 Summer Cross Country Handicap ~ Friday, 11 May 2012
Date & Time: Thursday, 24th May 2012 at 7:00pm
Venue: Sparsholt Firs
This year’s Cross Country Handicap will take place on Thursday, 24th May at the usual venue by Sparsholt Firs. The traditional undulating course is approximately 5.5 miles in length. The start, and meeting point, is just where a minor road leaves the main B4001 (road to Lambourn) at an angle some 500 yards to the south of Sparsholt Firs (map reference: 341845). Some details of this event can be found on our web site.
Once again our athletes will be competing for the “Pieces Trophy” which will be awarded to the first to finish. As usual the rules about bribing the handicapper and lying through your teeth about being unfit and/or having some unspecified injury apply ... Hopefully you may join us for a drink afterwards at The Hatchet Inn, Childrey to debate/dispute the outcome. A map is available here.
Further details of the 2012 Club Summer Handicap event along with a list of past winners are available on the club’s website.
For those that are interested, links are included to a .jpg image of the overall course route and also a Google Earth link file (for those that have Google Earth) so you can follow the route in more detail as well as play the tour from the program’s Tools Menu.
So, no excuses for getting lost! We look forward to seeing you there.
Dene Stringfellow
top <2012 Mota–vation Series Update – Round 1 Postponed ~ Wednesday, 2 May 2012
The first round of the 2012 Mota–vation Series scheduled to be held at Charlton–on–Otmoor tomorrow (Thursday, 2 May) has been postponed as a consequence of recent rainfall.
A new date will be set as soon as possible after consultation with the County Officers. The information can be accessed directly from the event website. In addition, an update will be provided here as soon as the new date has been confirmed.
Dene Stringfellow
top <Oxfordshire Track & Field Championships Notice ~ Tuesday, 3 April 2012
The entry forms for the Oxfordshire Track & Field Championships scheduled to be held over the weekend of 12–13 May are now available from the Oxfordshire AA website. The Championships are to be held at the Horspath Road Track in Oxford and will be jointly held with the Buckingahmshire AA’s Track & Field Championships.
Please Note:
Dene Stringfellow
top <Summer Thursday Evening Training Venue Move ~ Monday, 2 April 2012
The White Horse Harriers Thursday training session will move to King Alfred’s School West Site from this coming Thursday, 5th April. The training session will start at 7:00pm as usual.
All age groups will meet at King Alfred’s School West Site at 7:00pm from this date.
Please Note:
Dene Stringfellow
top <Round 5 – Oxford Mail Cross Country League Notice ~ Tuesday, 28 February 2012
The final Oxford Mail Cross Country League fixture of the 2011–12 season takes place at Wittenham Clumps (aka Sinodun Hills), near Didcot this coming Sunday, 4 March. Please could any members planning to attend this fixture let either Angela Briscoe (01235 769214) or Dene Stringfellow (01235 868111) know.
Timetable: The race start times and maximum race distances will be as follows:
Note: The start times of the men’s and ladies’ races are switched, with the men’s starting before the ladies’ race, as is usual for the last fixture of the season.
- 10:00amUnder 11 (MM) Girls1,200 m
- 10:10amUnder 11 (MM) Boys1,200 m
- 10:20amUnder 13 Girls2,000 m
- 10:30amUnder 13 Boys2,000 m
- 10:45amUnder 15 and Under 17 Girls3,500 m
- 11:00amUnder 15 and Under 17 Boys4,800 m
- 11:25amMen8,500 m
- 12:05pmWomen6,500 m
The race venue will be located at the Earth Trust Centre – postcode: OX14 4QZ, grid reference: SU562927. A link to the location map is provided here. Entry by road is easiest from the West and South via the junctions circled in red on the map. The road from the North through Little Wittenham is rather narrow.
According to the TomTom Route Planner the journey to Wittenham Clumps should take approximately 30 minutes covering a distance of some 14 miles. The road from the North through Little Wittenham is rather narrow.
Car Parking & Tents: Car parking and club tents will be sited at the Earth Trust Centre. Please refer to the venue map.
The route from the public road to the car park is marked in green. Please do not use any other car parks at the Earth Trust Centre, or the public car park on the other side of the public road (not shown).
The triangular blue area outlined in the car park should be used for club tents. Unfortunately these are not allowed on the Clumps themselves near the start and finish. Hopefully this will cause no problems, as it is approximately three minutes stroll from here to the start.
The circular blue area is the Poem Tree Café and presentation area, the short blue line shows the access to the courtyard.
The pink line shows the route from the car park to the start. Please take care crossing the road; this is not part of the race course and will not be marshalled.
Restriction on MP3 Players: Please also note the restriction on the use of MP3 players introduced at the Banbury race will now hold for all future races until further notice.
Facilities: Toilet facilities will be available as well as a café providing refreshments.
Presentations: There will be two presentation ceremonies on the day:
The first awards ceremony will be at 11:00am (or as close as possible) for the MM girls and boys. It will include the awards for the top 3 and the award of medals for all children who have completed 4 of the 5 races this season. The top 3 will also be announced in the later ceremony.
The main awards ceremony will take place at 1:00pm (or as close as possible) for all the remaining categories, including both individual and team prizes.
Those athletes wishing to leave earlier may pick up their prizes either from the League Manager (Luke McNeill), or League Treasurer (Marie-Anne Fisher) between the two ceremonies.
Further Information: For further information please visit the Oxford Mail Cross Country League website.
Dene Stringfellow
top <Parliament Hill, London – National Cross Country Championships Notice ~ Tuesday, 7 February 2012
The 2012 National Cross Country Championships will be held at Parliament Hill, London on Saturday, 25 February. If any of the team members require transport could they please let either Angela Briscoe (01235 769214) or Dene Stringfellow know so they can organise the transport arrangements.
Links to maps are provided here giving overall directions to Parliament Hill, London and a local street map of the area. According to the TomTom Route Planner the journey to Parliament Hill, London should take approximately one hour and 35 minutes covering a distance of some 72.7 miles.
Regarding this fixture please note the following:
Travel Information: A document detailing information on how to get to Parliament Hill by car or public transport is provided here for your reference.
Venue: Parking at Parliament Hill Fields – Hampstead Heath, North London is limited so please allow plenty of time. There are two car parks, available for the general public this year, one is at the bottom of East Heath Rd and the other is at Jack Straws Castle at the top of the East Heath Rd. They both hold a maximum of 200 cars. Side roads around Parliament Hill Fields are busy and in general residents parking only, so to help you we list various routes and ways to get you to the venue.
Venue Map: A map of the Parliament Hill venue, for your reference, is also available to download here.
Timetable: The race start times and approximate distances are as follows:
- 11:00am5,000 mUnder 17 Women
- 11:25am4,500 mUnder 15 Boys
- 11:45am6,000 mJunior Women
- 12:15pm3,000 mUnder 13 Girls
- 12:35pm6,000 mUnder 17 Men
- 01:00pm4,000 mUnder 15 Girls
- 01:20pm10,000 mJunior Men
- 02:05pm3,000 mUnder 13 Boys
- 02:20pm8,000 mSenior Women
- 03:00pm12,000 mSenior Men
Club Tents: Club Tents can be dropped off outside the park gates in Highgate Road and have to be carried onto the tent area. The nearest entrance to the Club Tent Area is Highgate Road with then a 400 metre walk to the Area. No vehicles are allowed in the park.
Club Colours: All athletes must wear Club Colours. Failure to do so will lead to disqualification.
Presentations: The winning individuals and teams will receive their presentations at 1:45pm and 4:45pm in the Main Marquee at the start area. More information on this will be available in the programme.
Programmes: Programmes will be on sale at the event for the price of £3.00 each, and will include course maps..
Chip Timing: Chip Timing will be used. Failure to return your chip will be subject to a £7.00 penalty charge per chip.
Dene Stringfellow
top <Wing – Chiltern Cross Country League Notice ~ Tuesday, 7 February 2012
The final Chiltern Cross Country League fixture of the 2011/12 season will be held at the Cottesloe School, Wing on Saturday, 11 February. Please could any members planning to attend this fixture let either Angela Briscoe (01235 769214) or Dene Stringfellow know so they can get an idea of numbers planning to go.
Links are provided here to maps giving overall directions to the Cottesloe School, Wing and a local street map of the area. According to the TomTom Route Planner the journey to the Cottesloe School, Wing should take approximately one and a quarter hours covering a distance of some 52.13 miles.
Regarding this fixture please note the following:
Venue: The Cottesloe School is situated on the western edge of Wing, near Leighton Buzzard on Church Street. See the links to the maps above.
Timetable: The race start times are as per the normal programme except for the final three races which start at different times as follows:
- 11:30pmUnder 11 Girls
- 11:45pmUnder 11 Boys
- 12:00pmUnder 13 Girls
- 12:15pmUnder 13 Boys
- 12:30pmUnder 15 Girls
- 12:45pmUnder 15 Boys
- 01:00pmUnder 20/Under 17 Ladies
- 01:30pmSenior/Junior/Masters Men
- 02:15pmUnder 17 Men
- 02:30pmSenior/Masters Ladies
Parking: At the school. If approaching from Aylesbury on A418 use the entrance off the first island. If approaching from Leighton Buzzard on A418 use the main entrance in Church Street.
Please park with consideration for other athletes and village residents – share a car if possible.
Public Transport: Buses run from Aylesbury, Milton Keynes and Leighton Buzzard, see Arriva website for times.
Facilities: Showers and changing for male and female.
Refreshments: Hot and cold food and drinks available – please support.
Declaration Forms: With the League Secretary still being unwell, Mick Bromilow has volunteered to step in and process the results so that we can do the presentations at this match. All team managers must make declarations for all age groups.
The Course: This is a grassland course with several hills. Spikes will be an advantage. The course is usually wet and is likely to be muddy in gateways as usual! However, the course has been modified to reduce the number of times through the difficult mud as much as possible, with the younger age groups in mind. Please respect the farmer’s land and fences, etc. This is a valued cross country course which we would like to use again!
Presentations: The presentations for the season will take place soon after the conclusion of the final race. Please make sure your club is represented.
Due to increased participation there will be awards to the first 3 in the male over 60 category for both divisions this year.
Dene Stringfellow
top <Parking Update – Southern Cross Country Championships Notice ~ Thursday, 26 January 2012
Please Note: The parking arrangements for the Southern Cross Country Championships to be held at Stanmer Park, Brighton this coming Saturday have been significantly restricted. Please refer to the SEAA Notice which provides the revised details.
Dene Stringfellow
top <Rescheduled Fixture – Wessex Cross Country League Notice ~ Wednesday, 25 January 2012
The fourth and final Wessex Cross Country League fixture of the 2011/12 season has been rescheduled to take place at Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster in Dorset on Sunday, 4 March. Please note that this fixture now clashes with the penultimate Oxford Mail Cross Country League fixture scheduled to take place at Cirencester Park, Cirencester on the same day.
Dene Stringfellow
top <Round 4 – Oxford Mail Cross Country League Notice ~ Wednesday, 25 January 2012
The fourth and penultimate Oxford Mail Cross Country League fixture of the season will, after all, take place at Cirencester Park, Cirencester on Sunday, 5 February, hosted by Cirencester AC as originally planned and NOT Ascott–under–Wychwood. Please could any members planning to attend this fixture let either Angela Briscoe (01235 769214) or Dene Stringfellow (01235 868111) know.
The race start times will, as normal, be as follows:
- 10:00amUnder 11 (MM) Girls
- 10:10amUnder 11 (MM) Boys
- 10:20amUnder 13 Girls
- 10:30amUnder 13 Boys
- 10:45amUnder 15 and Under 17 Girls
- 11:00amUnder 15 and Under 17 Boys
- 11:20amWomen
- 12:00pmMen
The race venue is located at grid reference SO996020, off the A419 with the entrance to the estate located at grid reference SO988017, off the A419. A link to the location map is provided here. According to the TomTom Route Planner the journey to Cirencester Park should take just over 50 minutes covering a distance of approximately 33 miles.
Car Parking: Please note that the fee for car parking will be £3.00 to cover the costs of hiring the park and providing the facilities including medical cover. Entry to the park is from the A419 Cirencester to Stroud Road.
Restriction on MP3 Players: Please also note the restriction on the use of MP3 players introduced at the Banbury race will now hold for all future races until further notice.
Facilities: There will be toilet facilities and a refreshment van selling burgers, tea, coffee etc.
Further Information: For further information please visit the Oxford Mail Cross Country League website.
Dene Stringfellow
top <Stanmer Park – Southern Cross Country Championships Notice ~ Tuesday, 24 January 2012
The 2012 Southern Cross Country Championships will be held at Stanmer Park, Brighton on Saturday, 28 January. Please could any members planning to attend this fixture let Dene Stringfellow know so he can get an idea of numbers planning to go and any travelling arrangements can be organised.
Links to maps are provided here giving overall directions to Parliament Hill and a local street map of the area. According to the TomTom Route Planner the journey to Stanmer Park should take approximately one hour and 52 minutes covering a distance of some 117 miles.
Regarding this fixture please note the following:
Venue: Stanmer Park is situated to the north–east of Brighton, just beyond the junction of the A27 and A270. See the links to the maps above.
Timetable: The race start times and approximate distances are as as follows:
- 11:00am4,500 mUnder 15 Boys
- 11:20am3,000 mUnder 13 Girls
- 11:35am3,000 mUnder 13 Boys
- 11:50am4,000 mUnder 15 Girls
- 12:10pm6,000 mUnder 17 Men
- 12:40pm6,000 mUnder 20 Women
- 13:05pm5,000 mUnder 17 Women
- 13:30pm8,000 mUnder 20 Men
- 14:05pm8,000 mSenior Women
- 14:50pm15,000 mSenior Men
Changing Facilities: The changing facilities for women will be in the University of Sussex Sports Hall with additional changing in the marquee near the Pavilion in the Park. The men’s changing facilities will be in the Sports Pavilion in the Park. Please refer to the venue map.
Parking: Cark parking in the Stanmer Park area is limited. You are advised, if at all possible, to use public transport. The Falmer Station is adjacent to the course and is also easily reached by regular trains from Brighton Station.
Coaches, minibuses and cars will be able to park at the Russells Fields car park at Brighton & Hove Albion’s Amex Stadium on the south side of the A27 Lewes Road. The cost will be as follows: Coaches – £15.00, Minibuses – £10.00 and Cars – £5.00.
Public Transport: Please refer to this document for details regarding bus and train travel information.
Presentations: The presentation of awards and prizes will take place as soon as practical after the completion of each race at the Saucony tent.
Dene Stringfellow
top <2012 Club Road Race Championships Update ~ Friday, 13 January 2012
The events comprising the club’s 2012 road race championships have been confirmed. For full details go to the Road Race link in the navigation panel to the left. Please remember to read all the details as the format has been changed slightly for this year’s competition. Additionally the details of the full Oxfordshire Road Race Diary are also available here.
Dene Stringfellow
top <2012 Highworth Team Half Marathon Update ~ Thursday, 12 January 2012
Please note that both the venue and start time of the Highworth Team Half Marathon scheduled for this coming Sunday have changed. Race HQ is now at The Recreation Centre (SN6 7DD), The Elms, Highworth and the race start time is an hour earlier 10:00am not 11:00am as previously.
Links to the updated race instructions and map for the 2012 race are available below:
Anyone needing a lift please meet at the Wantage Leisure Centre for 8:10am latest on Sunday with a view to departing at 8:15am for Highworth. This is an hour earlier than previously specified.
Dene Stringfellow
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