Attention All of Our Junior Athletes – Girls & Boys (U17/U15/U13)!
Cross County Running!
Yes, the cross country season is drawing very near, so now is the great opportunity to put that summer training into practice, all in a very friendly competitive environment where everyone is encouraged to enjoy the race and try their best!
1.The season starts with the Surrey League next Saturday 13 October, as follows:
Girls: U13/ U15/U17 - PUTNEY VALE/WIMBLEDON COMMON
https://surreyleague.org/sll/match/91/
The races start at 1200hrs for U15/ U17 and 1230hrs for U13, so recommend being at the venue at least 45 minutes beforehand to park and warm up. The team will meet close to the start normally under the DMV Banner!
If interested and for further details, please email Lou, our Ladies’ Team Captain on louise.ionascu@yahoo.com
…Or speak to your coaches directly
Boys: U13/ U15/U17 – mass start at 1430hrs - Richmond Park - Sheen Rugby Fields
https://surreyleague.org/slm/race/204/
With races starting at 1430hrs, it is recommended being at the venue at least 45 minutes beforehand to park and warm up. We will meet close to the start under the DMV Banner!
If interested and for further details, please email Matt ASAP on matt.c.smith5@gmail.com,
…Or speak to your coaches directly
2. Saturday 27th October 2018 - BRUCE JUDD JUNIOR CROSS-COUNTRY RELAYS,
- STOKE PARK GUILDFORD GU1 1TU
For our Girls and Boys (U17/U15/U13). Course is about 2.2miles
https://entries.opentrack.run/2018/brucejudd/info/
Historically we have had a very good turnout of DMV runners, so why not “give it a go” on a local course!
Some details:
- Teams of 3
- Entry Fee £7.00 per team. But this paid for by the Club for its Members
- CLUB VESTS MUST BE WORN (please shout if need one!)
- All athletes taking part in the relays must have either been born in Surrey or have residential claim. Surrey qualification rules can be found at https://www.surreyathletics.org.uk/qualification.
- Athletes must have a current and valid EA registration (if you are a Club Member, you will have an EA number). If not, please contact David (email below) ASAP
- Race Starts:
U13 Boys 1.00pm
U13 Girls 1.35pm
U15 Boys 2.10pm
U15 Girls 2.45pm
U17 Men 3.15pm
U17 Women 3.45pm
To enter, please email David on David.g.moore@me.com 07894 553220 by Friday 19th October latest!
3. Surrey League Cross Country - for the Diary!
a) JUNIOR GIRLS U13/ U15/ U17
All races start at 1200hrs for U15/ U17 and 1230hrs for U13, so recommend being at the venue at least 45 minutes beforehand to park and warm up. We will meet close to the start under the DMV Banner!
Venues:
OCT 13TH Match 1 - PUTNEY VALE/WIMBLEDON COMMON.(per above)
NOV 10TH Match 2 - NONSUCH PARK. https://surreyleague.org/sll/match/92/
JAN 12TH Match 3 - COULSDON/HAPPY VALLEY. https://surreyleague.org/sll/match/93/
FEB 9TH Match 4 - RICHMOND PARK/KINGSTON END https://surreyleague.org/sll/match/94/
Please confirm your availability to Saira (Anna’s Mum - Thank you!)
b) JUNIOR BOYS U13/ U15/ U17
All races start at 1430hrs, so recommend being at the venue at least 45 minutes beforehand to park and warm up. We will meet close to the start under the DMV Banner!
13 October Richmond Park - Sheen Rugby Fields - https://surreyleague.org/slm/race/204/
Note: The start/finish area will be near Sheen Cross roundabout, close to Sheen Gate and Roehampton Gate. Please refer to the link for exact details
10 November Wimbledon Common https://surreyleague.org/slm/race/206/
12 January Mitcham Common https://surreyleague.org/slm/race/208/
9 February Lloyd Park, Croydon https://surreyleague.org/slm/race/210/
Please confirm your availability to:
Managers: matt.c.smith5@gmail.com
Captain: justyn.moore@live.com
If you have any questions or concerns, please discuss with the coaches, and as ever they will provide you with guidance and more encouragement.
Finally, please refer to the Juniors Webpage for the latest information: