2009 IOM Bank WHL Rd 2 and Junior Fell Championships
WHL RD2
Round two of the Isle of Man Bank sponsored Winter Hill League takes place on Saturday 7th November over the same course as last year
Distance is just under 3 miles and the course will be fully marked. All runners should note that the race will start at 1.00pm with registration between 12.00pm and 12.45pm.
The Peel race is probably the most runnable in the Winter Hill League as it is on public footpaths for most of the course. It is ideal for any runner who fancies a dabble on the hills for the first time.
Junior Fell Championships
Following the senior race it is hoped there will be a good entry of youngsters for the Isle of Man Bank Junior Fell Running Championships.
All age groups will start and finish near Fenella Beach and will be over out and back courses. Spectators will be able to view large sections of the various courses from the start/finish area.
Registration will be from 12.45pm until 1.30pm. There will be no entry fee for the juniors.
Start times are :-
Under 18’s school years 11/12/13 - 1.00pm
Under 11’s school years 4/5/6 - 1.45pm
Under 13’s school years 7/8 - 2.00pm
Under 15’s school years 9/10 - 2.15pm(Minimum age is 8 on day of competition)
Important notice for any juniors in the under/18s category school years 11/12/13 This race will be over the full course starting at 1.00pm
Take a look at the results from last year here
Anyone who can marshal or help in any way is asked to get in touch as soon as possible.
Course Maps are available at the links below, they are the same as last year, hence last years date at the top.
Any queries please contact MFR
Filed under: Winter Hill League
As you’ll know, my son Fraser did well at Glen Roy. He would like to complete the “adult” winter league by competing in the senior race on Saturday, but this will preclude him from entering the U15’s race. It’s unlikely, but could the U15s run over the senior course too (like the U18s)?
The reason the under 15`s are on a shorter course for the championships is because a large percentage of the entry are, usually, complete novices to running and the near 3 miles course is a bit much for them.
I appreciate Fraser would have little problem with the full course but there again he is a talented runner.
There are two options open to Fraser. Firstly run the shorter championship course and we will work out an estimated time for him for the full course so that he can complete the league.
Secondly run the full course and forget the champs. I know it would be a disappointment for him not to have a bash at winning a Manx Championship but he would enjoy much tougher competition.
Great, thanks for the options Richie. He will appreciate the chance to both complete the league and compete in the U15 Champs. Cheers!
Some photos here; http://paul918.fotopic.net/
Paul
And some more photos here - http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/lewis.veale/IOMJuniorFellRunningChamps2009U15
I’d just like to thank all those who organised the races today, and those marshalls, timers and others who made it possible. My daughters and I had a great time. Thank you all. Your efforts were appreciated.