Nottinghamshire Aaa County Fell Running Championships 2011

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE AAA COUNTY FELL RUNNING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2017

Sunday, 19th March 2017 11.00 am

Venue: Wolf’s Pit fell race, Shatton, near Bamford, Hope Valley, Derbyshire. GR 196825 (field off Townfield Lane), Hope Valley, S33 0BG.

IMPORTANT ADDITION FOR THESE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN 2017

FRA requirements for runners 2017 “Runners’ Rules apply to runners in FRA-registered races and events and you will be expected to have read them, and to agree to comply with the requirements, as a condition of entry.” These rules in full can be found on pages 8-10 and also links to Hypothermia information on pages 40-43 of the FRA Handbook and Fixtures Calendar 2017 or via this link: http://fellrunner.org.uk/documents/2017/FRA%20Requirements%20for%20Runners %202017%2020-09-2016.pdf or via the home page of www.fellrunner.org.uk then via FRA and then documents and then the runners section.

Other information that really should be known and can be found within the FRA Handbook: Page 7 Fell Running Principles Page 19-22 The Fell Runners Association Ltd Welfare Policy 2017 Page 25 Land Access and Environmental Considerations for Fell Running Page 37-39 First on the Scene (relates to encountering a casualty and what to do)

Any protest or objection by a competitor or club against the placing of that or another competitor or a club’s team or against the conduct of another competitor must be made to the Race Organiser ([email protected]) within one week of the publication of the results on the Notts AAA website.

The race organisers have once again kindly agreed for the Wolf’s Pit Fell Race to host the Nottinghamshire AAA County Fell Running Championships now in its seventh year.

PARKING AT HIGH PEAK GARDEN CENTRE, HOPE ROAD, BAMFORD, HOPE VALLEY, S33 0AL. 900 metres to registration and start / finish

PLEASE CHECK FOR 2017 on the race website www.wolfspitfellrace.org.uk AS THE DETAILS IN THIS INFORMATION MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGES BY THE RACE ORGANISER - race notes and entry for competitors, Route Description and Course Map. The race is held over private land so no training on the route before race day.

IN THE EVENT OF SEVERE WEATHER ON OR FORECAST FOR RACE DAY, CHECK THE RACE WEBSITE FOR UPDATES / CANCELLATION / DELAYED START TIME Competitors must be over 18 for the Nottinghamshire Championships (see race website for information for junior races) and must compete for their first claim club (unattached runners may compete but unattached runners from previous years must be first claim in 2017 to qualify in the Nottinghamshire Fell Championships).

£7 entry on the day at registration which opens at 0945 – arrive in good time for the walk to registration and start / finish area and bring full kit for the race with you to the registration for kit checking. (See later AND on the Wolf’s Pit race website about kit requirements).

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY ENTRANTS MUST FIRST REGISTER FOR THE RACE AND THEN REGISTER AT THE NOTTS DESK TO ENTER THE COUNTY FELL CHAMPIONSHIP RACE

Nottinghamshire qualification based upon birth in county or residence for the last 9 months. No previous participation in a championship race for another county in this competition year eg cross-country for Lincolnshire by residency then Nottinghamshire Fell by birth.

County championship medals to men and women in open, V40, V50, V60 and V70 and team (3 to count).

The race will act as a selection race for the UK Intercounties Fell Running Championships to be held at Broughton in Scotland on Saturday 13th May.

Nottinghamshire Fell Championships results will be posted on the Nottinghamshire AAA website www.nottsaaa.org as soon as possible after the race.

Nottinghamshire AAA Fell Championships medals will be awarded in line with Nottinghamshire AAA rules.

Teams will consist of the first 3 scoring runners from each club and best on position NOT times - in the event of teams tied on points the last scoring runner nearest the winner determines final team position. There is only one category of open team. There are no vet team awards. Medal presentations will take place soon after the end of the race.

Wolf’s Pit fell race is an AS category fell race of 9 Km / 5.6 miles and 450m / 1476 feet ascent. The course has steep, grassy ascents and descents, rough grass with heather moorland and rocky tracks. Studded fell shoes are advisable.

The race is to be run under FRA rules and there is a mandatory full kit requirement THAT MUST be carried throughout the race. This will consist of full body cover of waterproof cagoule with hood and full length waterproof bottoms, hat and gloves, whistle, silva type compass and map suitable to navigate the course and the ability to use both map and compass. The kit to be carried throughout the race is a mandatory requirement - at the time of year of the race extreme weather conditions may develop rapidly with little warning. Alongside random kit checks by the race organiser, Nottinghamshire Championship runners WILL ALL be kit checked before the race start and at random on finishing. Failure to comply with kit requirements will result in disqualification from the race and championships. From Wolf’s Pit website: Race Notes

The race is to be run under Fell Running Association Rules for Competition. Should you be unclear in any way as to what these are please visit www.fellrunner.org.uk

 We would reiterate that previous fell running experience is required. This is NOT a trail / parkland race it DOES cross rough, exposed open moorland.  Whilst the course is partially marked, it is possible some navigational experience will be required. Do not rely upon following the person in front. Have a map & compass and know how to use it.  Full Body Cover must be carried by all competitors; waterproof cagoule with hood, full length waterproof bottoms, hat & gloves. Plus map of the course, compass & whistle must be carried by all competitors. A spot check will be undertaken prior to the race starting.

 Any competitor retiring MUST report both to the nearest marshall & to the race organiser.

Runners should wear clothing suitable for the conditions. It is not essential, but it is hoped that club vests will be worn.

Please direct any enquiries to Dicky Wilkinson at [email protected]