Wessex Cross Country
Blandford Forum DT11 0PX
UK
DORSET COUNTY ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS
VENUE: Bryanston School, Blandford, Dorset DT11 0PX
DATE: Sunday 16th December 2018
| Planned Event time | Age Groups | Approx Distances |
| 12.10 | U13 Girls | 3.1k |
| 12.25 | U13 Boys | 3.1k |
| 12.40 | U17 Women | 4.5k |
| 12.40 | U17 Men | 4.5k |
| 12.40 | U20 Women | 6.75k |
| 12.40 | Senior and Veteran Women | 6.75k |
| 13.15 | U15 Girls | 3.8k |
| 13.15 | U15 Boys | 3.8k |
| 13.30 | U20 Men | 9.0 |
| 13.30 | Senior and Veteran Men | 9.0k |
The course is on parkland and is suitable for spikes, but crosses short areas of hard surface.
ENTRY FEE: £3.50 PER COMPETITOR PAYABLE ONLINE (CHEQUES PAYABLE TO DCAA BY AGREEMENT ONLY)
COLLECT RACE NUMBER AT REGISTRATION IF NOT ALREADY REGISTERED FOR WESSEX LEAGUE
CLOSING DATE: SUNDAY 25TH NOVEMBER 2018 BY MIDDAY
NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY OR BY EMAIL
ENTRY FORM AVAILABLE ONLINE ON THE POOLE RUNNERS WEBSITE
Runners should note that the County XC is being run alongside Match 4 of the Wessex XC League and if runners fail to enter the championships they will not be considered for a medal even if they finish within the top 3 in their respective races.
Year 6 students who have reached their 11th birthday may opt to enter the U13 Dorset Championships or run the non-Championships U11 League race, but not both. If this applies to you please make us aware prior to the day.
DCAA CHAMPIONSHIP ENTRY CRITERIA
1. To compete in the DCAA Championships competitors must:
A. have been born in Dorset, or mother normally domiciled in the County at that time
OR B. have lived continuously in Dorset for at least 9 months preceding the event
OR C. have been serving in a unit of H.M. forces stationed in Dorset for at least nine months preceding the event.
(Note: boarding school and service unit athletes are requested to indicate their Home Address County on the entry form as only those athletes who are resident in Dorset are eligible to compete for the County) If you are unsure of your eligibility please contact the Championship Secretary.
OR D. be a student in residence at a School, College or University in Dorset
AND E. not have competed in the championships of, or represented at Inter-County Championships, a county other than Dorset since 1st October 2018.
2. A competitor may only compete in one age group and in combined events will only be eligible for an award in the age group in which he or she is entered.
3. Guest Competitors: entry at the discretion of the Championship Secretary
4. Club/School Colours must be worn.
AGE GROUPS: (PLEASE TICK APPROPRIATE AGE GROUP)
…. U13 Boys and Girls: Aged at least 11 on day of race and aged 12 on 31 Aug 18
…. U15 Boys and Girls: Aged 13 or 14 on 31 Aug 18
…. U17 Men and Women: Aged 15 or 16 on 31 Aug 18
…. U20 Men and Women Aged at least 17 and under 20 on 31 Aug 18
…. Senior Men and Women Aged 20 or over on 31st Aug 2018
…. Veteran Men and Women Aged 35 or over on 31st Aug 2018