Central Athletic Club again offers our young athletes a Cross Country series of grassroots competition and a great introduction to this aspect of athletics.
This is a great opportunity to spend some time with Scotland’s foremost Endurance Coach, Derek Easton, and have some fun along the way.
The race series is available and recommended to all young athletes within the Club, including the 9 year olds and upwards participating in Central AC’s ClubStart Programme, those participating in cross country through their schools and any prospective young athlete considering taking up running. It will comprise warm-up, walk/jog round the course and race of approximately 1 mile. Registration at each venue will commence half an hour before the times stated below with warm-up from the times stated.
Dates and venues
- Saturday 26 November – Callander Crags Car Park, Callander – 11am.
Full details in the PDF file below. - Saturday
17 Decemberrescheduled to 24 December – Laigh Hills, Dunblane – 11am - Saturday 21 January – Fintry Rugby Club – 12noon
- Saturday 18 February – Queen Victoria School – Part of Club Cross Country Championships
- Saturday 11 March – Kings Park, Stirling – 11am – FINAL
No special equipment required, just lots of enthusiasm. Medals to all athletes who take part in a minimum of 3 races and prizes for category winners, based on best three performances.
Please note that video recording may be used as back up for race results. Any questions speak to your Coach or call John McDonald on 01786 832684 – mcdonald@johnglenallan.plus.com
Other cross country fixtures this winter
Saturday 3 December – Stirling University – East District Cross Country Championships – Under 13, Under 15, Under 17 – to enter please advise Team Manager, Martin McKinlay – mjmckinlay@hotmail.com by Tuesday 15 November.
Saturday 7 January – Balbardie Park, Bathgate – East District Cross Country League – Under 11, Under 13, Under 15, Under 17. Pre-entry not required.
Saturday 25 February – Falkirk, Callendar Park – Scottish Cross Country Championships – Under 13, Under 15, Under 17 – to enter please advise Team Manager, Martin McKinlay – mjmckinlay@hotmail.com by Tuesday 9 February.
*AGE GROUPS:- Under 9 upwards for Club Cross Country Series; Under 11 for Club Cross Country Series and League Races; Under 13, Under 15 and Under 17 for all events