Six teams of runners headed to Heaton Park, Manchester on the 20th March for the 2010 National Cross Country Championships. It's been a particularly difficult year with the major disruption to the County and Inter County matches this year due to the appalling weather.
Congratulations to all who took part in the event. As ever Cumbrian runners showed their grit and determination to do their very best and cross the finish line with nothing left. Tough and competitive races led to some excellent individual results.
Junior Boys:
James Knox 42nd
Thomas King 46th
William King 57th
Ross Campbell 126th
Greg Howland 192nd
James Hodgson 196th
Sam Nicholson 219th
Inter Boys:
Alistair Weymouth 40th
Luke Ingham 55th
Rory Addison 94th
Tim Orr 100th
Sam Till 186th
Theo Messenger Jones 197th
Mike Hoyle 296th
Sam Storey
Senior Boys:
Partick McVickery 77th
Harry Earl 129th
Jonathan Benson 185th
Niall Till 243rd
Jack Wright 255th
Tom Doyle 263rd
Tom Doak 264th
Lewis Taylor 278th
Junior Girls:
Abby Hetherington 7th
Hannah Bethwaite 76th
Megan Bates 82nd
Tessa Higgs 310th
Natalie Beadle 318th
Sophie Seddon 320th
Carys Barton 329th
Inter Girls:
Lauren Munroe-Bennett 93rd
Jenny Huck 198th
Holly Airey 229th
Ellie Ullyatt 259th
Charlotte Kennedy 288th
Sarah Dawkins 294th
Julia Bing 324th
Senior Girls:
Ellie Wilson 57th
Vicky Johnstone 111th
Lizzie Wignall 138th
Charlotte Rickards 208th
Christina Wiejak 216th
Caitlin Ripley 237th
Natalie Szlarb 256th
Christie Lenora 259th
We look forward to seeing everyone racing again next season and keep your fingers crossed we don't get flooded out, snowed on or blown away in a hurracane next year!
Monday, 29 March 2010
Thursday, 4 February 2010
County Cross Country Championships Saturday 6th February
The County Cross Country Championships will be held this weekend at Parkview School, Barrow on Saturday 6th February. The starting time is 12.00pm for the first race which will be senior boys.
You District secretary will have sent all the information out to you schools and you PE teachers should have your information to give you.
We look forward to seeing you all there and hope you have a great race dispite the delays!
Tim Whitmarsh
Cumbria Schools AA
You District secretary will have sent all the information out to you schools and you PE teachers should have your information to give you.
We look forward to seeing you all there and hope you have a great race dispite the delays!
Tim Whitmarsh
Cumbria Schools AA
Thursday, 28 January 2010
County Cross Country Championships Cancelled for a Second Time!
There is only one way to say this. The re-arranged County Cross Country Championships on Saturday 30th January is cancelled.....
The reason for this is that all three possible venues for the championships have fallen through. The I only found out about the third choice venue not being able to host us late last night.
There is absolutly nothing We could have done to change this situation. It's is beyond our control.
The Championships will now taken place on the
6th Feb. at a venue to be confirmed. This is the date date of the Inter County match, which we will not be attending. Selection for the National Championships will now be based on the results on the day at the County Championships.
I can only appoligise if this causes difficulties for all those hard working staff, parents and coaches involved in getting atheletes to the championships. I know how difficult it is to organise, especially when the event keeps getting cancelled. However I can assure you that everything that could have been done has to this point.
I will post the details of the final venue as soon as it has been confirmed to me.
Tim Whitmarsh
Cumbria Schools AA
The reason for this is that all three possible venues for the championships have fallen through. The I only found out about the third choice venue not being able to host us late last night.
There is absolutly nothing We could have done to change this situation. It's is beyond our control.
The Championships will now taken place on the
6th Feb. at a venue to be confirmed. This is the date date of the Inter County match, which we will not be attending. Selection for the National Championships will now be based on the results on the day at the County Championships.
I can only appoligise if this causes difficulties for all those hard working staff, parents and coaches involved in getting atheletes to the championships. I know how difficult it is to organise, especially when the event keeps getting cancelled. However I can assure you that everything that could have been done has to this point.
I will post the details of the final venue as soon as it has been confirmed to me.
Tim Whitmarsh
Cumbria Schools AA
Thursday, 21 January 2010
Re Arrangements For County X-Country Championships
The cancellation of the County X-Country Championships on the 16th of January has caused an inordinate number of problems. In particular finding a venue at short notice and a date that will not clash with club races and the Inter County Match on the 6th Feb.
We are pleased to announce that the Cumbria Schools Cross Country Championships have be re arranged for Saturday 30th January and we be held at Walney Island, Barrow. The first race will be at 12pm.
Further information is being sent out to districts. We realise that this date is close and it may cause some issues with some runners and staff having other commitments on that date but after many hours of consideration and work to secure an alternative venue this is the best possible date. It also means that runners will still be able to compete at the Inter County Match, which we had to cancel last year due to the difficult weather conditions.
We look forward to seeing you there and hope that the late date means you can get some good quality training done now the snow and ice has all but gone.
T.Whitmarsh
We are pleased to announce that the Cumbria Schools Cross Country Championships have be re arranged for Saturday 30th January and we be held at Walney Island, Barrow. The first race will be at 12pm.
Further information is being sent out to districts. We realise that this date is close and it may cause some issues with some runners and staff having other commitments on that date but after many hours of consideration and work to secure an alternative venue this is the best possible date. It also means that runners will still be able to compete at the Inter County Match, which we had to cancel last year due to the difficult weather conditions.
We look forward to seeing you there and hope that the late date means you can get some good quality training done now the snow and ice has all but gone.
T.Whitmarsh
Wednesday, 13 January 2010
Cumbria Schools County Cross Country Campionships 2010
The County Championships on Saturday 16th January 2010 is cancelled.
We have had to make the decision not to host the championships due to the incredible amount of snow we have had over the last 3 weeks. whilst some areas of Cumbria have experienced a thaw this does not apply to Sedbergh. There is still significant ice and snow on the ground with more forecast for later this week.
I am in the process of rearranging an alternative date for the championships. This will be confirmed as soon as possible.
Again the weather has defeated us but we're not the only ones, Durham and North Yorkshire are having to exactly the same as are many other counties in the country.
T.Whitmarsh
Cumbria Schools AA
We have had to make the decision not to host the championships due to the incredible amount of snow we have had over the last 3 weeks. whilst some areas of Cumbria have experienced a thaw this does not apply to Sedbergh. There is still significant ice and snow on the ground with more forecast for later this week.
I am in the process of rearranging an alternative date for the championships. This will be confirmed as soon as possible.
Again the weather has defeated us but we're not the only ones, Durham and North Yorkshire are having to exactly the same as are many other counties in the country.
T.Whitmarsh
Cumbria Schools AA
Friday, 4 December 2009
Where Are They Now? - Tom Farrell
Many of you will remember Tom Farrell from Carlisle. The ex Austin Friars student represented Cumbria for many years in cross country and track and field. He went on to run for Great Britain at the Junior World Championships earlier this year. So where is he now?
Well Tom is studying at university in the USA. Oklahoma State to be exact. He is a Freshman (first year student) and part of the very talented running squad. The squad attracts some of the finest runners from across the USA and from around the world. Their coach, Dave Smith, has just been named as National Coach of the Year. Oklahoma State have just become NCAA Division 1 National Champions.
If you want to find out more and see where your running can get you too check out the Oklahoma State website at http://www.okstate.com/sports/m-xc/okst-m-xc-body.html
Well Tom is studying at university in the USA. Oklahoma State to be exact. He is a Freshman (first year student) and part of the very talented running squad. The squad attracts some of the finest runners from across the USA and from around the world. Their coach, Dave Smith, has just been named as National Coach of the Year. Oklahoma State have just become NCAA Division 1 National Champions.
If you want to find out more and see where your running can get you too check out the Oklahoma State website at http://www.okstate.com/sports/m-xc/okst-m-xc-body.html
Cumbria Schools County Cross Country Campionships 2010
We are pleased to announce that this years County Cross Country Championships will be held at Sedbergh School in South Cumbria.
The final race times and route are being finalised and final information will be sent out to area secretaries in due course.
The event will be held on Saturday 16th January.
T.Whitmarsh
Hon.Secretary
Cumbria Schools Cross Country
The final race times and route are being finalised and final information will be sent out to area secretaries in due course.
The event will be held on Saturday 16th January.
T.Whitmarsh
Hon.Secretary
Cumbria Schools Cross Country
Friday, 20 November 2009
Midlands Cross Country Meet is Cancelled
Due to the appauling flooding situation we have taken the decision not to travel to the Midlands Event tonight.
After taking advice from the Environment Agency and the police we feel it is wise not to be travelling. Many of our County's areas are badly affected by floods and there are numerous school and road closures across the region. In addition the weather over the next 24hrs is expected to bring increasing levels of rain which will only make the travel situation across Cumbria more dangerous.
The decision to cancel is not one that has been taken lightly. We always want to race when ever possible but safety must taken precidence on this occasion.
We look forward to seeing you run at the County Championships in January and hope you stay safe of this most difficult weekend.
T.Whitmarsh
Cumbria Schools Cross Country
Wednesday, 18 November 2009
Midland Counties Ivitation X-Country Teams
The enties have been coming in thick and fast. It's great to see so many new faces running for the first time this year. If you have tried, and failed, to contact me over the last couple of weeks don't panic. I've been away for the vast majority of the time hence not replying to messages instantly. In addition I've got a heavy coaching commitment throught the week which means I don't get home till around 11pm 2/3 nights a week.
There have been lots of questions about how to get kit. It's very simple. If you've sent the money in then you will be able to get your kit at the hotel on the Friday evening or on the Saturday morning. If you havn't requested any kit but want some then you just need to bring the money with you and purchase it on the day. There is no need to let me know before Friday.
The runners who have confirmed (In no particular order):
Boys:
Solomon White,
Chris Richards,
Sam Storey,
Charlie Robson,
Thomas Taylor,
James Knox,
Robin Goodfellow,
Matthew Doey,
Gregory Holland,
Theo Messenger-Jones,
Sam Nicholson,
Alfie West,
Alistair Weymouth,
Michael Brookes
Girls:
Megan Lewis
Katie Bell
Emma Enon
Tamsin Crook
Hannah Bethwaite
Jodie Hebson
Fraya Sadler
Chelsea Nugent
Rebecca Buchanan
Millie Holder
Beth Dutson
Jennifer Huck
Mary Ann-Oriely
Stephanie Booth
Sally Addison
Brogan Stewart
Abbie Hetherington
Ashleigh Backhouse
Milly Morgan-Mythen
If you have sent an entry in and your your name does not appear on this list then ring 01228 404767 between 3.10pm and 4.30pm (This is a direct number to my PE office)on Wednesday 18th November to Speak to Mr Whitmarsh.
There is one entry that is at the post office because there was not enough postage paid on it. I will attempt to collect this today so one name will be added.
Hope you all have a fantastic race on Saturday and enjoy the Coach journey down on Friday. It's going to be a great weekend!
Mr Whitmarsh
Hon Secretary
Cumbria Schools Cross Country
There have been lots of questions about how to get kit. It's very simple. If you've sent the money in then you will be able to get your kit at the hotel on the Friday evening or on the Saturday morning. If you havn't requested any kit but want some then you just need to bring the money with you and purchase it on the day. There is no need to let me know before Friday.
The runners who have confirmed (In no particular order):
Boys:
Solomon White,
Chris Richards,
Sam Storey,
Charlie Robson,
Thomas Taylor,
James Knox,
Robin Goodfellow,
Matthew Doey,
Gregory Holland,
Theo Messenger-Jones,
Sam Nicholson,
Alfie West,
Alistair Weymouth,
Michael Brookes
Girls:
Megan Lewis
Katie Bell
Emma Enon
Tamsin Crook
Hannah Bethwaite
Jodie Hebson
Fraya Sadler
Chelsea Nugent
Rebecca Buchanan
Millie Holder
Beth Dutson
Jennifer Huck
Mary Ann-Oriely
Stephanie Booth
Sally Addison
Brogan Stewart
Abbie Hetherington
Ashleigh Backhouse
Milly Morgan-Mythen
If you have sent an entry in and your your name does not appear on this list then ring 01228 404767 between 3.10pm and 4.30pm (This is a direct number to my PE office)on Wednesday 18th November to Speak to Mr Whitmarsh.
There is one entry that is at the post office because there was not enough postage paid on it. I will attempt to collect this today so one name will be added.
Hope you all have a fantastic race on Saturday and enjoy the Coach journey down on Friday. It's going to be a great weekend!
Mr Whitmarsh
Hon Secretary
Cumbria Schools Cross Country
Wednesday, 11 November 2009
Midland Counties Ivitation Cross Country Match
Saturday 21st November, Staffordshire University, Stoke on Trent.
The invites have gone out and the replies are flying in fast. We have had the race times confirmed and they are:
TIME AGE GROUP
11.30 pm Walk Course
1.00 pm YEAR 7 GIRLS
1.15 pm YEAR 7 BOYS
2.00 pm JUNIOR GIRLS
2.20 pm JUNIOR BOYS
2.45 pm INTER GIRLS
3.10 pm INTER BOYS
3.50 pm PRESENTATIONS
Watch this space for more information soon
The invites have gone out and the replies are flying in fast. We have had the race times confirmed and they are:
TIME AGE GROUP
11.30 pm Walk Course
1.00 pm YEAR 7 GIRLS
1.15 pm YEAR 7 BOYS
2.00 pm JUNIOR GIRLS
2.20 pm JUNIOR BOYS
2.45 pm INTER GIRLS
3.10 pm INTER BOYS
3.50 pm PRESENTATIONS
Watch this space for more information soon
Sunday, 5 April 2009
Internationl Duty
Three of Cumbria's finest were called up for International Duty at the end of the season. Abbie Hetherington, Laura Park and Tom Farrell.
After her 7th place finish at hot and sunny Stanford Hall, Abbie was selected to run for England's Junior Girls team for the Home Nations match at Bangor, Wales the following weekend. Abbie improved her overall position in the England team and finished 6th overall with a time of 13.59. This helped the England team to an emphatic win over Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
Tom Farrell and Laura Park were unable to run at the English Schools Cross Country Final because they were at UKA's holding camp preparing for the IAAF World Junior Cross Country Championships in Amman, Jordan.
Laura finished a highly credible 75th and was part of the most successful Great Britain team who were just narrowly beaten to 4th place by Japan.
Tom Farrell was the second European over the finish line and finished 58th overall. A fantastic result which augers well for the future. We look forward too seeing all three return to the track this summer.
Saturday, 4 April 2009
English Schools National Cross Country Final 2009
Congratulations to all those who represented Cumbria at the National Final. A hot and sunny day saw some outstanding individual performances and some great team results. Two of Cumbria's top runners, Tom Farrell and Laura Park ,were unable to run at the Championships due to being selected for Great Britain to race at the World Championships in Jordan that weekend. Despite this Cumbrian runners stepped up to the mark and excelled again!
Results:
Junior Girls
Abbie Hetherington 7th 11.14 (Selected for England to Run at Home Nations Match)
Hannah Bethwaite 39th 11.51
Eilidh Sproul 156th 12.34
Olivia Miller 186th 12.43
Brogan Stewart 243rd 13.01
Beth Dutson 252nd 13.03
Sally Addison 303rd 13.29
Sarah Dawkins 333rd 14.52
Team Result - 20th overall
Junior Boys
Alistair Weymouth 21st 15.45
James Knox 22nd 15.46
Theo Messenger-Jones 94th 16.31
Sam Storey 147th 16.45
Ross Campbell 168th 16.53
William King 172nd 16.55
Thomas King 244th 17.23
Simon (DNF)
Team Result - 12th overall
Intermadiate Girls
Ellie Wilson 85th 18.02
Laura Valiant 117th 18.19
Jennifer Huck 172nd 18.53
Charlotte Richards 182nd 19.00
Vicky Johnston 194th 19.05
Jodi Hebson 203rd 19.12
Robin Goodfellow 240th 19.34
Kim Little 304th 20.41
Team Results- 27th overall
Intermediate Boys
Matthew Grieve 15th 18.17
Patrick Vicary 90th 19.24
Harry Earl 95th 19.29
Peter Harrison 100th 19.31
Joss Addison 122nd 19.41
Rory Addison 152nd 19.56
Sam Fisher 201st 20.21
Tom Doyle 260th 20.53
Team Result- 10th Overall
Senior Girls
Rosie Stuart 40th 19.11
Charlotte Arter 96th 20.11
Elizabeth Wignall 115th 20.33
Claire Pogson 177th 21.27
Antonia Bamford 226th 22.14
Christina Wiejak 254th 22.57
Felicity Steven 269th 23.34
Kate Donavan 276th 23.40
Team Result- 22nd overall
Senior Boys
Josh Thompson 209th 27.09
Tom Hinton 224th 27.31
Nial Till 244th 27.53
Mark Crawley 301st 32.59
A big thank you must go to all the team managers who give up their time for free to support the event. They do a fantastic job of making sure all the athletes run at their best on the day. We look forward to seeing all of you there next year!
Results:
Junior Girls
Abbie Hetherington 7th 11.14 (Selected for England to Run at Home Nations Match)
Hannah Bethwaite 39th 11.51
Eilidh Sproul 156th 12.34
Olivia Miller 186th 12.43
Brogan Stewart 243rd 13.01
Beth Dutson 252nd 13.03
Sally Addison 303rd 13.29
Sarah Dawkins 333rd 14.52
Team Result - 20th overall
Junior Boys
Alistair Weymouth 21st 15.45
James Knox 22nd 15.46
Theo Messenger-Jones 94th 16.31
Sam Storey 147th 16.45
Ross Campbell 168th 16.53
William King 172nd 16.55
Thomas King 244th 17.23
Simon (DNF)
Team Result - 12th overall
Intermadiate Girls
Ellie Wilson 85th 18.02
Laura Valiant 117th 18.19
Jennifer Huck 172nd 18.53
Charlotte Richards 182nd 19.00
Vicky Johnston 194th 19.05
Jodi Hebson 203rd 19.12
Robin Goodfellow 240th 19.34
Kim Little 304th 20.41
Team Results- 27th overall
Intermediate Boys
Matthew Grieve 15th 18.17
Patrick Vicary 90th 19.24
Harry Earl 95th 19.29
Peter Harrison 100th 19.31
Joss Addison 122nd 19.41
Rory Addison 152nd 19.56
Sam Fisher 201st 20.21
Tom Doyle 260th 20.53
Team Result- 10th Overall
Senior Girls
Rosie Stuart 40th 19.11
Charlotte Arter 96th 20.11
Elizabeth Wignall 115th 20.33
Claire Pogson 177th 21.27
Antonia Bamford 226th 22.14
Christina Wiejak 254th 22.57
Felicity Steven 269th 23.34
Kate Donavan 276th 23.40
Team Result- 22nd overall
Senior Boys
Josh Thompson 209th 27.09
Tom Hinton 224th 27.31
Nial Till 244th 27.53
Mark Crawley 301st 32.59
A big thank you must go to all the team managers who give up their time for free to support the event. They do a fantastic job of making sure all the athletes run at their best on the day. We look forward to seeing all of you there next year!
Monday, 9 March 2009
Team Managers for National X-Country Final
Hello all, am sure you're all training very hard in the lead up to the National Final.
A word of warning if you are thinking of going to check the course before the day. DON'T! The ESAA have contacted all counties to say the grounds are private, and that no one is allowed on the site before the event. Apparently there have been large numbers of people going down to the site, without permission, and scouting the route. If it continues the event may well be cancelled!!! This is no idle threat, it has been done before! So best thing to do is come on the coach with us. We'll be there in planty of time to walk the course and don't worry about it! We live in Cumbria. It can't be that hilly.......................
The following staff have been allocated as Team Managers. They will be the ones who you need to work with, and they will make sure you get to the start on time!
Mr Whitmarsh - Overall Team manager
Junior Girls - Mrs Johnston
Inter Girls - Miss Butler
Senior Girls - Mrs Turner
Junior Boys - Mr Mason
Inter Boys - Mr Bowem
Senior Boys- Mr Pownceby
A word of warning if you are thinking of going to check the course before the day. DON'T! The ESAA have contacted all counties to say the grounds are private, and that no one is allowed on the site before the event. Apparently there have been large numbers of people going down to the site, without permission, and scouting the route. If it continues the event may well be cancelled!!! This is no idle threat, it has been done before! So best thing to do is come on the coach with us. We'll be there in planty of time to walk the course and don't worry about it! We live in Cumbria. It can't be that hilly.......................
The following staff have been allocated as Team Managers. They will be the ones who you need to work with, and they will make sure you get to the start on time!
Mr Whitmarsh - Overall Team manager
Junior Girls - Mrs Johnston
Inter Girls - Miss Butler
Senior Girls - Mrs Turner
Junior Boys - Mr Mason
Inter Boys - Mr Bowem
Senior Boys- Mr Pownceby
Wednesday, 18 February 2009
ESAA Cross Country National Championships
If you're reading this then the chances are you've been selected to run for Cumbria Schools at this years National Championships which will be held at Stanford Hall, nr Loughborough, Leicestershire on Saturday March 21st 2009. You will have recieved a selection letter which must be returned as soon as possible. There is some additional information below which you will want to know!
Race Times
12.30pm Intermediate Girls Championship.
1.00pm Junior Boys Championships.
1.30pm Junior Girls Championships.
2.00pm Intermediate Boys Championships.
2.35pm Senior Girls Championships.
3.05pm Senior Boys Championships.
Packed Lunch
A packed lunch will be provided, free of charge, by the sponsor - Sainsbury's for all athletes and Team Managers.
If you havn't been on the site before then check out http://www.esaa.net/ for all the latest news on English Schools Athletics and Cross Country.
Keep up the training, and we'll see you on the coach!
Race Times
12.30pm Intermediate Girls Championship.
1.00pm Junior Boys Championships.
1.30pm Junior Girls Championships.
2.00pm Intermediate Boys Championships.
2.35pm Senior Girls Championships.
3.05pm Senior Boys Championships.
Packed Lunch
A packed lunch will be provided, free of charge, by the sponsor - Sainsbury's for all athletes and Team Managers.
If you havn't been on the site before then check out http://www.esaa.net/ for all the latest news on English Schools Athletics and Cross Country.
Keep up the training, and we'll see you on the coach!
Thursday, 12 February 2009
Inter Counties X-Country Match is Cancelled
Hi all,
Just a note to explain that the Inter Counties X-Country match at Kirkby Stephen on Saturday 7th Feb. was cancelled due to the bad weather. Despite the best efforts of everyone involved in organising the event the weather got the better of us! Snow and frozen solid ground meant that the course was too dangerous to run on. In addition travel to and from the match would have been almost impossible for the other counties coming from the North East.
Just a note to explain that the Inter Counties X-Country match at Kirkby Stephen on Saturday 7th Feb. was cancelled due to the bad weather. Despite the best efforts of everyone involved in organising the event the weather got the better of us! Snow and frozen solid ground meant that the course was too dangerous to run on. In addition travel to and from the match would have been almost impossible for the other counties coming from the North East.
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