WINTER COMPETITION GUIDE 2018/19

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1 WINTER COMPETITION GUIDE 2018/2019 WINTER COMPETITION GUIDE 2018/19 STOCKPORT HARRIERS & AC Cross Country Relays Track & Field Information for Athletes, Parents & Volunteers Version 2, Created October 2018

2018/2019 Winter Programme Guide The Winter 2018/2019 guide provides details on competitions for Stockport Harriers Athletes, Coaches, Parents and Volunteers.

We have laid out the main categories of competition, explained how they work and highlighted key dates.

For further information on the guide please contact : - iainmurdoch17@gmail.com, beccaknowles@btinternet.com, jfrost.stockportharriers@gmail.com 1.

Approaching 40 clubs from across the area competed in MACCL last year. Stockport Harriers had a tremendous season, with terrific individual and team performances across many age groups.

2 2018/2019 Winter Programme Guide The Winter 2018/2019 guide provides details on competitions for Stockport Harriers Athletes, Coaches, Parents and Volunteers. We ve developed it to provide key information for activities across all of TEAM STOCKPORT: covering Cross Country, Relays, Sportshall Athletics, and indoor Track & Field events. We have laid out the main categories of competition, explained how they work and highlighted key dates. Athletes and Parents should ask their Coaches for further details and always discuss your Competition plans with your Coach. For further information on the guide please contact : - iainmurdoch17@gmail.com, beccaknowles@btinternet.com, jfrost.stockportharriers@gmail.com 1. Cross Country (XC) and Relays This covers the key XC and relay events including the Manchester Area XC league (MACCL), Regional and National events (See page 3 for list of events and dates). Approaching 40 clubs from across the area competed in MACCL last year. Stockport Harriers had a tremendous season, with terrific individual and team performances across many age groups. There are five events in the series for U11s-Seniors (note there are no U11 races at the first event). Age Group Information: Under 9: School Years 3 & 4 (Primary Schools cross country only) Under 11: School Years & 6 Under 13: School Year 7 & 8 Under 1: School Years 9 & Under 17: School Years 11 & 12 Under 20: Ages as at the 31st Aug/1st Sept 2018 Seniors Junior Team Managers: Jen Hulley and Iain Murdoch 2. Sportshall Athletics Senior Team Managers: Alexis Dinsmor and Kevan Garner Sportshall is an accessible, team-based athletics format that offers U11-U1s the opportunity to maintain their skills in run, jump & throw events during winter months. We compete in the Greater Manchester League and have been one of the most successful clubs in recent years. Age Group Information: Under 11: School Years & 6 Under 13: School Year 7 & 8 Under 1: School Years 9 & Team Manager: David Jackson (coachdavidsk@gmil.com) 3. Indoor Track & Field Athletics Track & Field isn t only a summer sport, with indoor events taking place from October to March. We are lucky to be close to indoor competitions at Manchester & Sheffield. Our club has several reigning National and Intl Indoor Champs from Juniors through to Vets. See Page for full details. Age Group Information: Under 9: aged 7 or 8 on the day of competition Under 11: All Year s & Year 4 s who are 9 on the day of competition Under 13: School Years 6 & 7 Under 1: School Years 7& 8 Under 17: School Years 9 & Under 20: Sixth form age. Senior: All other ages 4. Winter Race Series Open to all senior members, this race series comprises 18 races over a range of surfaces and distances between October 2018 and March See Page 6 for full details.

STOCKPORT HARRIERS & AC 2018/19 Cross Country and Relay Dates Sat 8 Sept Sat 22 Sept Sun 23 Sept NW Road Relays, Delamere Forest (U11-Seniors) Primary Schools Cross Country Race1, Woodbank (U9/U11)

Primary Schools Cross Country Race2, Woodbank (U9/U11) Northern XC Relays, Graves Park, Sheffield (U11-Seniors) Manchester Relays, Kenworthy Woods (Seniors only) Sat 3 Nov Sat Nov Sat 24 Nov Sat 24

$(U11-Seniors) Primary Schools Cross Country Race4, Woodbank (U9/U11) Northern XC Champs, Pontefract Racecourse (U13-Seniors) Sat 2 Feb Sat 9 Feb Sat 16 Feb Sat 23 Feb Manchester-area Primary and$ Secondary Schools XC champs (U11-U17) MACCL Race, Kenworthy Woods (U11-Seniors) Primary Schools Cross Country Race, Woodbank (U9/U11) National XC Champs, Harewood House, Leeds (U13-Seniors) Sat 9 Mar

Secondary Schools XC champs (U11-U17) MACCL Race, Kenworthy Woods (U11-Seniors) Primary Schools Cross Country Race, Woodbank (U9/U11) National XC Champs, Harewood House, Leeds (U13-Seniors) Sat 9 Mar

Athletes that participated in MACCL league last year will be automatically entered again this season. Please advise if you do not intend to compete.

3 STOCKPORT HARRIERS & AC 2018/19 Cross Country and Relay Dates Sat 8 Sept Sat 22 Sept Sun 23 Sept NW Road Relays, Delamere Forest (U11-Seniors) Primary Schools Cross Country Race1, Woodbank (U9/U11) Northern Autumn Road Relays, Sportcity (U13-Seniors) Sat 6 Oct National Road Relays, Sutton Park (U13-Seniors) Sat 13 Oct MACCL Race 1, Wythenshawe (U13-Seniors) * Sat 20 Oct Sat 20 Oct Sat 27 Oct Primary Schools Cross Country Race2, Woodbank (U9/U11) Northern XC Relays, Graves Park, Sheffield (U11-Seniors) Manchester Relays, Kenworthy Woods (Seniors only) Sat 3 Nov Sat Nov Sat 24 Nov Sat 24 Nov National Cross Country relays, Mansfield (U13-Seniors) MACCL Race 2, Kenworthy Woods (U11-Seniors) Primary Schools Cross Country Race3, Woodbank (U9/U11) British Athletics Cross Challenge #, Liverpool (U11-Seniors) Sat 1 Dec Sat 8 Dec MACCL Race 3, Woodbank (U11-Seniors) Manchester Cross Country Champs, Boggart Hole (U13-Seniors) Sat 12 Jan Sat 19 Jan Sat 26 Jan MACCL Race 4, Heaton Park (U11-Seniors) Primary Schools Cross Country Race4, Woodbank (U9/U11) Northern XC Champs, Pontefract Racecourse (U13-Seniors) Sat 2 Feb Sat 9 Feb Sat 16 Feb Sat 23 Feb Manchester-area Primary and Secondary Schools XC champs (U11-U17) MACCL Race, Kenworthy Woods (U11-Seniors) Primary Schools Cross Country Race, Woodbank (U9/U11) National XC Champs, Harewood House, Leeds (U13-Seniors) Sat 9 Mar Sat 23 Mar Sun 24 Mar Primary Schools Cross Country Race 6, Woodbank (U9/U11) National Primary & Yr7 XC Final, Loughborough (U11-U13) Over the Bales XC, Crossford Bridge, Sale (U9-U13) Notes: MACCL: Athletes that participated in MACCL league last year will be automatically entered again this season. Please advise if you do not intend to compete. Members that have not competed in MACCL before but intend to this season should notify team managers of their intention to participate. *There are no U11 races at the first MACCL event on 13th October. Event communications: Please see the noticeboard in the clubhouse and our Facebook page for updates and additional details e.g. event prospectus, entry details and deadlines # Additional British Athletics Cross Challenge events scheduled in Cardiff, Milton Keynes, Belfast and Loughborough

Stockport Harriers & AC 2018-19 Sportshall Athletics Sportshall is an indoor form of Athletics primarily for the U11 to U1 age groups.

Following it s introduction in the 1970 s, Sportshall quickly became a new form of team-based athletics competition in the Winter, allowing Young Athletes to keep practicing and competing in modified

4 Stockport Harriers & AC Sportshall Athletics Sportshall is an indoor form of Athletics primarily for the U11 to U1 age groups. It was created to provide a safe and warm environment for Young Athletes to train during the cold and dark winter months. Following it s introduction in the 1970 s, Sportshall quickly became a new form of team-based athletics competition in the Winter, allowing Young Athletes to keep practicing and competing in modified versions of running and field events all year round. The sportshall programme focuses on fitness and multi-skill development, providing a grounding for all sports. It is totally inclusive and provides a stepping stone into more traditional competition formats for Young Athletes. Track events are linear and use turning boards called reversaboards to assist in change of direction. Races therefore look much like swimming races and are measured in laps. In competition, races can be anywhere from 1 to 6 laps as well as there being relays including 4x1 or 4x2 lap relays or longer races such as the 8 lap pairs parlauuf. Field events are similar to track and field but modified for the sports hall. They include chest push for the younger age groups and traditional shot put for the older ones, soft javelin, standing long and triple jumps and standing vertical jump amongst others. We compete in the Greater Manchester Sportshall Athletics League and County Championships. Athletes can also earn selection for their County for the North West Regional Finals and UK Sportshall Athletics Finals. Stockport Harriers run Sportshall Athletics training sessions for age 7-1 at Hazel Grove High School from 9-am every Saturday Morning. Contact David Jackson (coachdavidsk@gmail.com) for details of training and competition opportunities. Stockport Harriers Sportshall Athletics Dates 23/9: Gr. Manchester Sportshall League 1 (U11-U1) 18/11: Gr. Manchester Sportshall League 2 (U11-U1) 9/12: Gr. Manchester Sportshall League 3 (U11-U1) 27/1: Greater Manchester County Sportshall Athletics Championships, SportCity (U11-U1) 24/3: North West Regional Finals, SportCity (U11-U1) 13 & 14/4: Sportshall UK Final, SportCity (U13-U1)

Stockport Harriers & AC 2018-19 Indoor Track & Field Dates 7/: SYCAA Indoor Series, EIS Sheffield (U11-U1) 17/11: Northern Indoor Open 1, EIS Sheffield (U13-SEN) TBC: Stockport Harriers Young

5 Stockport Harriers & AC Indoor Track & Field Dates 7/: SYCAA Indoor Series, EIS Sheffield (U11-U1) 17/11: Northern Indoor Open 1, EIS Sheffield (U13-SEN) TBC: Stockport Harriers Young Athletes Quadrathlon 2018, SportCity (U9-U17) 1/12: Northern Indoor Open 2, EIS Sheffield (U13-SEN) 2/12: SYCAA Indoor Series, EIS Sheffield (U11-U1) 2/12: Sale Indoor Open 1, SportCity (U1-SEN) 16/12: Sale Indoor Open 2, SportCity (U1-SEN) & 6/1: England Indoor Combined Events Champs, EIS Sheffield (U20-SEN) 6/1: Sale Indoor Open 3, SportCity (U1-SEN) 12 & 13/1: Northern Indoor Championships, EIS Sheffield (U17-SEN) 20/1: SYCAA Indoor Series, EIS Sheffield (U11-U1) 3/2: Northern Indoor Championships, EIS Sheffield (U13-U1) 9 & /2: British Athletics Indoor Champs, Birmingham (SEN) /2: Sale Indoor Open 4, SportCity (U1-SEN) 16/02: British Athletics Indoor GP, Birmingham (SEN) 17/2: Sale Indoor Open, SportCity (U1-SEN) 23 & 24/2: England Indoor Age Group Champs, EIS Sheffield (U1-U20) 9 & /3: England Indoor Age Group Combined Events Champs, EIS Sheffield (U1-U17) /3: Sale Indoor Open 6, SportCity (U1-SEN) 17/3: SYCAA Indoor Series, EIS Sheffield (U11-U1) Notes: The Sale Harriers Open Series can be entered on the day, or via pre-entries via the Sale Harriers website. The SYCAA Indoor Series is in Sheffield and open to preentries for the whole series, or individual dates, only. Northern Championships can only be entered in advance via the Northern Athletics Website. England, England Age Group and England Combined Events Indoor Championships can only be entered in advance and strict entry standards apply. Athletes should speak to their Coaches about these competitions. Entry standards and information will be posted on the England Athletics website. The Club hopes to host the Stockport Harriers Indoor Quadrathlon at SportCity once again this winter, with dates to be published once venue availability is confirmed. For further details and information, such as entry forms and standards, please see the Club noticeboards, website and facebook page, and speak to your Coaches directly..

STOCKPORT HARRIERS & AC 2018/2019 Winter Race Series The Winter Race Series is open to all senior members.

No need to register just compete in as many of the races listed below as possible. You must enter the race as a Stockport Harrier and wear your club vest.

Cash prizes awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd male and female with the highest number of points.

If you are unable to compete in the Stockport race or Star & Garter k but marshal, you will receive points. Extra points awarded for MACCL as shown below (*).

Points 13 Oct MACCL Race1, Wythenshawe Park * Any Marple Parkrun - During October 27 Oct University of Manchester XC relays (3k) Nov MACCL Race2, Kenworthy Woods *

6 STOCKPORT HARRIERS & AC 2018/2019 Winter Race Series The Winter Race Series is open to all senior members. Points are awarded across the road, trail, fell and the cross country races below. No need to register just compete in as many of the races listed below as possible. You must enter the race as a Stockport Harrier and wear your club vest. The results will be checked, and relevant points awarded to each competitor. Cash prizes awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd male and female with the highest number of points. This will be based on the number of races completed and not on placings in the race. If you are unable to compete in the Stockport race or Star & Garter k but marshal, you will receive points. Extra points awarded for MACCL as shown below (*). Please contact Alex Dinsmor (alexis.dinsmor@ntlworld.com) or Steve Shaughnessy (sshaughnessy@btinternet.com) for further information. Points 13 Oct MACCL Race1, Wythenshawe Park * Any Marple Parkrun - During October 27 Oct University of Manchester XC relays (3k) Nov MACCL Race2, Kenworthy Woods * 2 Nov Famous Grouse Fell Birch Vale. miles 1 Dec MACCL Race 3, Woodbank Park* 9 Dec Stockport 1 26 Dec Star and Garter K 31 Dec Bowstones fell race (7miles) 12 Jan MACCL Race 4, Heaton Park* 20 Jan Three Halls of Stockport (11miles) 1 26 Jan Northern XC Champs, Pontefract Racecourse 1 9 Feb MACCL Race, Kenworthy Woods * 17 Feb Stockport Trail Half Marathon Feb National XC Champs, Harewood House 1 3 Mar High Legh K Any Cheadle Hulme Parkrun - During March 24 Mar Wilmslow Half Marathon 20 *XC extra points awarded: 4 MACCL races = extra points; MACCL races = extra points.

7 Club Secretary: Alan T: Club Chair: Peter Stockport Harriers & AC Woodbank Park Athletics Stadium Turncroft Lane Offerton Stockport Membership Secretary: Ben Membership information is also available on our website. SK1 Visit: for Club News and Information. stockportharriers

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