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Athletics Wellington Junior Commitee invites athletes to take part in a low-key but fun cross-country race to be held at Trentham Memorial Park on Sunday 9 May. The races are open to Primary School athletes in years 3 to 8. All are welcome, including those who are not currently members of an athletics club.
Entry/distances/times site: https://kidsxcmay2021.eventdesq.com
ENTRIES CLOSE on-line entries strictly at 5.00 pm Friday 7 May. Online Entry is $3.00/athlete
On the day entry is possible but Online entry preferred. Entry on the day will be $5.00 CASH Only (no EFTPOS)
Entrant Information
- Registration Desk will open at 9:00am
- ALL runners MUST report to the Registration Desk prior to your scheduled race start time in order for your Race Identity Number to be written on your arm.
- Please allow at least 20 minutes as we are expecting large numbers.
- Please be at the Marshalling Point area 5-10 mins before your scheduled race time so a light warm-up can be done.
- Race start times will be as close as possible to the scheduled time. The programme will NOT run forward.
- Please do NOT arrive at the designated Marshalling Point more than 15 minutes BEFORE your scheduled start time as the previous race will still be ”on”.
Club run / walk from the clubrooms with packs for all ages and abilities.
Thinking of joining? Come along!
All ages, all abilities, all motivations. Join us!
Meet at 1:45, ready for a 2pm departure.
Venue
Race headquarters are at the WHAC Clubrooms, 164 Alexandra Rd. All races start on the grassed area near the Badminton Hall on Ruahine St
Course description
All races start with a steep uphill from Badminton Hall up to the tracks just below Alexandra Road; the course covers bush tracks and rocky trails with steep uphill / downhill gradients. The entire race is off road with the exception of road crossings on Mt Victoria.
There are 5 races run over four distances ranging from 1.6km for boys and girls to 10km for senior and masters’ runners. Road crossings are marshalled and subject to Traffic Management controls.
Race times
- 12.40pm SENIOR WOMEN, MASTERS WOMEN 35, MASTERS WOMEN 50, MASTERS WOMEN 60, MASTERS WOMEN 70+, MASTERS MEN 60, MASTERS MEN 70+ , JUNIOR MEN MU20, * NON-CHAMPIONSHIP 5k MEN 20-59. 5km
- 1.30pm JUNIOR WOMEN WU20, WOMEN WU18, GIRLS GU16, MEN MU18, BOYS BU16. 3.5 km
- 2.00pm BOYS BU14, BOYS BU12. 1.6 km
- 2.15pm GIRLS GU14, GIRLS GU12. 1.6 km
- 2.30pm SENIOR MEN, MASTERS MEN 35, MASTERS MEN 50, * NON-CHAMPIONSHIP 10k WOMEN 20+. 10 km
Entry information
Athletics New Zealand Sanctioned Event
Only Athletics NZ registered athletes who are financial full competition members in the ANZ ClubNet database are eligible to compete. Athletes must be financial in ClubNet by midnight Wednesday 19 May 2021 in order to compete.
Race bibs
You must be financial in ANZ ClubNet as stated above to receive a race bib. If you are financial by Friday 14 May, you will receive a personalised race bib. If you are financial after 14 May and up to 20 May, you will receive a temporary race bib, which must be returned after the race. Race bib pick up at the WHAC clubrooms on race day 22 May from 11:30am. No postal or email entries from AW Clubs.
Other clubs to email entries to the race director by 19 May. Athletes must collect their race bib from their club representative at the WHAC clubrooms at least 30 minutes prior to the start of their race. No current bib and timing chip means you will not be recorded in the results. Race bibs will again be used for each of the 4 interclub races. The bibs will have Athletics Wellington timing chips and must be worn on the front of the athlete’s club singlet. Timing chips must be left securely on the front of the bibs.
Entry Fees (Athletics Wellington Members)
AW Clubs will be invoiced after the event according to the number of individuals completing the races.
Entry fees for ANZ Registered Club Members are as follows:
- Boys and Girls U12, U14 and U16 $25.50
- All other grades $30.00
These entry fees include a special traffic management fee of $18.00 per person.
Age Grades and Club Uniform
Age on 31st December 2021; except Masters’ grades where age on 22nd May 2021.
As this event is only open to Registered Club Members, the correct club uniform must be worn.
Any athlete wishing to compete “out of grade” (e.g. junior in senior grade), must advise the Race Director, Ian Macfarlane whacracedirector@gmail.com and Daryl Bloomfield daryl@fedude.co.nz by 5:00pm Thursday 20 May.
Team and individual awards
Medals will be awarded to FIRST PLACE in each grade, (*except there will be no medals for non-championship races).
Team Competition winners will receive medals, with number to count in each grade as follows:
- Open Men M20-99 10k only: 6
- Open Women W20-99 5k only: 3
- Masters Women MW50/60/70 combined: 3
- Junior Women WU20/WU18 combined: 3
- All other grades 3
Masters’ runners are eligible for team competition in both the Open grade and their own Masters’ grade.
The Barry Everitt Plate will be awarded to the Club scoring the highest number of points over all grades. This will be based on participation, where every competitor will score points, with 100 points to the winner. E.g., Senior Women, 30 finishers, first place scores 100 points, last place scores 71 points. (The non-championship races will not count towards this Club competition).
Prize giving
Prize giving, following each race, will be near the WHAC Clubrooms; and if bad weather, will be held inside.
Protests and appeals
In the first instance, any protest must be made to the Race Referee, within 30 minutes of the finish of the race. Referee’s decision will be given to the Race Director; any appeal must be made to the Race Director.
IAAF Competition Rules 146 covers protests and appeals.
Health and safety
Marshals
All races are marshalled; marshals are clearly identifiable with orange Hi-Viz vests around the course. If you are injured or observe an injury or problem of any kind, please report to the nearest marshal. All competitors must obey the directions of marshals.
Course Marking
The course will be marked with a combination of the following: tape, marker poles, arrows, cones, and marshals. Where 2 marker poles are placed as a gate, runners must run between the marker poles. Where 1 marker pole is used, runners must run within 5m either side of the marker pole. When running adjacent to roads, athletes must run within the coned off verge area. Failure to comply with a marshal’s instruction or not following the correct course may result in disqualification.
Public Roads
The race includes the crossing of public roads. Marshals will be in place for your safety and will endeavour to stop vehicles in order to provide right of way to runners. However, you must remain alert at road crossings, look yourself, and be prepared to stop if directed to do so by a marshal. Where the course runs alongside public roads, competitors must run within the coned off verge area.
Course Conditions
This is a cross country race and accordingly trails may be loose, steep, slippery, uneven, and have trip hazards. Competitors are responsible for taking reasonable care.
Wellington Free Ambulance
Wellington Free Ambulance service will be on site throughout the event; the ambulance and medics will be situated at the clubrooms. Sector Marshals and Race Director have contact details in case of an emergency event on the course.
COVID-19
Spectators are to register their presence by scanning at the event specific QR code at the Race HQ OR near the start line. Athletes are recorded as members of their club’s team. There are no mandatory public health requirements at alert level 1. Please remain vigilant and continue to practice good hygiene to minimise the risk of community transmission; hand sanitiser will be available at Race HQ; practice social distancing where possible; and please stay away from the event if you are unwell.
The event will only be run under Alert level 1.
Race Director
Thank you for supporting this event. We look forward to seeing you all on race day. For inquiries, please contact Ian Macfarlane (027) 230 8884, or email: whacracedirector@gmail.com
- Long course (17 to 20+ km)
- Medium course (10 to 14km)
- Short course (5 to 7km)
This is a great 5-lap relay race, traditionally for the more senior members of the club. It's mostly on flat grass at Trentham Memorial Park (saves our somewhat older joints a bit). Categories/prizes for men, women, mixed, teams with aggregate ages of 250 and 300 or more. There is a walkers event too which covers 3 laps of the 4km course as opposed to 5 laps for runners. The event has a ‘pre-vet’ category which allows teams to have a member in the 30-34 yr age group and also an open category for teams with members less than 30 yrs of age. So basically it’s an all comers event.
Open handicap cross country races. This event commemorates our first club president, who died while in office, as well as a number of club members who died in the First World War.
Former club members are invited to join us. This year, we will be joined by Hutt Valley Harriers.
2019 details below - 2021 info to come.
This race will be followed by afternoon tea at the clubrooms - please bring a plate to share.
Race details:
1.30pm: Boys & Girls 9 and Under (1km scratch race), Boys & Girls 13 and Under (2km scratch race)
2.00pm-ish: Walkers;
Senior Women, Masters Women, Junior Women (W-U18 & W-U20), Junior Men (M-U18 & M-U20) (4km open handicap);
Senior Men & Masters Men (8km open handicap)
(Both handicap races – 4km and 8km – will be run concurrently with one finish time.)
Hot showers and afternoon tea at the Clubrooms following the final race – please bring a towel and a plate.
Club run / walk from the clubrooms with packs for all ages and abilities.
Thinking of joining? Come along!
All ages, all abilities, all motivations. Join us!
Meet at 1:45, ready for a 2pm departure.
Also includes 2× half marathon and 4× quarter marathon relays.
The relays are over the full Marathon course, with lap changes at approx. 1⁄4, 1⁄2, & 3⁄4 waypoints.
Start times for all events are based on the handicapper’s estimate of the time you will take to complete your chosen event by 2.00pm. All competitors have a reasonable chance to take line honours.
In addition to the designated merit prizes in the handicap section, merit prizes will be awarded for fastest times in the marathon.
There will be a three person Full Marathon team trophy.
And a good range of spot prizes will be available to all participants who attend the prize-giving. (Some exclusions may apply).
All entrants who complete the course will receive a certificate of achievement.
Interclub cross country races for registered athletes only.
Race Eligibility:
The Dorne Cup races are an Athletics New Zealand Sanctioned Event. Only Athletics NZ registered athletes who are financial members are eligible to compete.
Athletes must be financial in ClubNet by the end of Friday 11 June 2021 in order to compete.
Age Grades and Club Uniform:
Age at 31st December 2021, except Masters grades where it's the age on the day.
As this event is only open to Registered Club Members, the correct club uniform must be worn.
Any athletes who wish to compete in out of grade (e.g. WU20 competing as Open Women, W35+ competing as Open Women, M50+ competing as Open Men) must declare by email to the Race Director and Daryl Bloomfield by 11 June.
Athletes must uplift their race bib from race HQ at least 30 minutes prior to the start of their race. Their race bib must be worn on the front of their club singlet. Their timing chips must be left securely on the reverse of the bibs. No bib or timing chips means you will not be recorded in the results. Avoid the long queues by arriving at Trentham Memorial Parks early. Race HQ is open from 11:30am.
Location: The races are held in Trentham Memorial Park, Trentham. Enter from Barton Avenue (off Fergusson Drive). Race headquarters will be located inside the Park adjacent to the Pavilion near the Trentham United Harrier Club Rooms.
Course Description
A flat cross-country event around the picturesque Trentham Memorial Park and the Hutt River stop banks. The course is suitable for spikes. An Athletics New Zealand sanctioned event.
Protests and Appeals:
IAAF Competition Rules 146 covers protests and appeals. In the first instance, any protest must be made to the Race Referee, within 30 minutes of the finish of the race. Referee’s decision will be given to the Race Director. Any appeal must be made to the Race Director.
Safety
Marshals
Marshals are clearly identifiable with orange or yellow Hi-Viz vests around the course. If you are injured or observe an injury or problem of any kind please report to the nearest marshal. All competitors must obey the directions of marshals.
No Earbuds or Audio Devices
Under IAAF Rule 144 (3)(b) competitors are not allowed to be in possession of or use video recorders, radios, CDs, radio transmitters, mobile phones or similar devices (e.g. iPods/MP3 players) in the competition area. Such equipment is considered as giving assistance to athletes and also creates a H&S hazard as athletes must be able to hear directions given to them during their race by Marshals and other Officials.
Course Markings:
The course will be marked with a combination of the following; tape, marker poles, arrows, cones and marshals. Where 2 marker poles are placed as a gate, runners must run between the marker poles. Where 1 marker pole is used, runners must run within 5m either side of the marker pole. . Failure to follow the correct course may result in disqualification.
Teams Awards
The first four runners from each club in all grades, except Open Men, will count towards the Teams Awards.
The first six runners from each club in Race 6 will count towards the Open Men’s Teams Award, with the winning team being awarded the Dorne Cup.
An Open Men’s team may comprise Seniors, Masters 35+, 40+, and 50+. An Open Women’s team may comprise Masters 35+, 50+ and 60+
Masters who make up an Open Men’s /Women’s team who have run out of grade as a SM or SW do not also qualify for their respective Masters Men team awards, otherwise Masters who make up the Open team will also count towards their respective Masters Grade team.
Individual Awards
Medals will be award to the first three place-getters in each grade.
Individual Masters who, with the exception of those who run out of grade, make up an Open team will qualify for the individual medals in their respective age grade.
Race Events
1.00pm (6km): Masters Women (35+), Masters Women (50+), Open Women (SW), Masters Men (60+), Masters Men (70), Masters Women (60+).
1.20pm (4km): Men Under 20 (MU20), Women Under 20 (WU20), Men Under 18 (MU18), Women Under 18 (WU18).
1:45pm (2km): Boys Under 12 (BU12), Girls Under 12 (GU12)
2.00pm (2km): Boys Under 14 (BU14), Girls Under 14 (GU14)
2.15pm (3km): Boys Under 16 (BU16), Girls Under 16 (GU15)
2.30pm (1km): Boys Under 10 (BU10), Girls Under 10 (GU10)
2.45pm (8k): Open Men (SM), Masters Men 35+ & Masters Men 50+
Courses:
This year’s course remains the same as previous years. The 2km loop will run past Barton’s Bush and go across and around the Children’s soccer fields, before turning towards the Cricket Nets and then finish along the straight in beside the carpark, back up to the start line at the Pavilion.
The 4km loop will now travel through Barton’s bush and weave between the senior and kids’ rugby fields, before travelling through a second bush track which emerges by the axeman’s grounds. Runners will cross the bridge over the stream and do a short dogleg before crossing through the stream by Cricket nets and then follow the straight back to the start line.
The course bush tracks are compacted gravel, while the remainder of the course is on grass. There are a few road crossings. Where we can, these will have carpet laid across the seal.
3km course = 1 x 1km loop plus 1 x 2km loop
6km course = 1 x 2km loop plus 1 x 4km loop
8km course = 2 x 4km loop
1km Loop
2km Loop
4km Loop
- Long course (17 to 20+ km)
- Medium course (10 to 14km)
- Short course (5 to 7km)
This combined run is hosted by Scottish Harriers. Meet at their clubrooms (Prince of Wales Park, off Salisbury Terrace, Mt Cook).
Come along and enjoy hanging out with a larger group of runners in a relaxed social atmostphere.
Club run / walk from the clubrooms with packs for all ages and abilities.
Thinking of joining? Come along!
All ages, all abilities, all motivations. Join us!
Meet at 1:45, ready for a 2pm departure.
Annual club mid-winter trip.
Races on Saturday, club dinner Saturday night, Sunday morning group runs. Not to be missed!
Registered & non Registered runners and walkers all welcome. A great family weekend event. The club has applied for grants to keep the costs down.
Register for the race, accommodation and the dinner: https://eventdesq.sportstg.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=main&EventDesqID=32829&OrgID=10499
2021 race info
- 10:00am: Girls under 10 (1km)
- 10:05am: Boys under 10 (1km)
- 10:10am: Girls under 12 (2km)
- 10:15am: Boys under 12 (2km)
- 10:20am: Girls under 14 (3km)
- 10:25am: Boys under 14 (3km)
- 10:35am: Girls under 16 and 10:45am: boys under 16 (3km)
- 12:00am: Masters Men 35-49 (6km - 2 x 3km laps)
- 12:20am: Masters Women 35+ (5km - 3km lap + 2km lap)
- 12:40am: Masters Men 50+ (6km - 2 x 3km laps)
- 1:00pm: Women under 20, women under 18 (4km - 2 x 2km laps)
- 1:15pm: Men under 20, men under 18 (5km - 3km lap + 2km lap)
- 1:30pm: Senior Women (5km - 3km lap + 2km lap)
- 1:50pm: Senior Men (9km - 3 x 3km laps)
Club run / walk from the clubrooms with packs for all ages and abilities.
Thinking of joining? Come along!
All ages, all abilities, all motivations. Join us!
Meet at 1:45, ready for a 2pm departure.
NEWSFLASH: now incorporates the Olympic club XC champs - replacing the originally-scheduled separate champs event.
2021 details below:
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The venue is the same as the one used in 2019. It is based on a 2km lap which is similar to the course used for the 2019 national champs. It is a mixture of flat and undulating cross country running, and is suitable for spikes. It is likely that the course will be firm underfoot, unless there is heavy rain in the hours prior to the event in which case parts will get muddy and slippery. Each lap crosses a tarsealed road twice. The course will be marked with electrical tape, cones and flags. Competitors are to run between flags / cones, and around the outside of the tape – no cutting corners!
Beware: the Park is open to the public, so beware of the potential for spectators, members of the public and dogs to venture onto the course while you are competing.
AGE GRADES
- Wellington championship grades are: U10, U12, U14, U16, U18, U20, Senior, Masters 35, 50, 60 and 70.
- Championship distance for SW, SM, MW35, MM35 and MM50 is 10km.
- Championship distance for MW50, MW60, MM60, MW70 and MM70 is 5km.
- For all grades except Masters, ages are at 31st December 2021. For Masters’ grades, ages are age on the day.
ENTRY AND ELIGIBILITY
The event is open to any athlete registered in the Athletes NZ ClubNet database as “Competitive” and “Active and Financial” as at 11.59pm on Friday 16 July 2021.
Competitive athletes from other centres are welcome. They are to email their entry to Daryl Bloomfield (daryl@fedude.co.nz) by 16 July and pay their $12 entry fee direct to Athletics Wellington (deposit into 031-540- 0009238-00).
Only “Competitive” members of an Athletics Wellington club will eligible for championship medals and to count in teams’ races.
ENTRY FEES
Athletics Wellington clubs will be invoiced after the event for the competitors who finish:
- $12.00 for all competitors aged 20+
- $7.50 for all competitors under 20.
RUNNERS COMPETING OUT OF GRADE
Any competitor who want to compete out of grade must notify Daryl Bloomfield (daryl@fedude.co.nz) by Friday 16 July.
RACE UNIFORM AND NUMBERS
All competitors must wear their official club uniform and their Athletics Wellington race bib (as issued for the Dorne Cup and Vosseler Shield) on the front of their uniform.
If you have misplaced / lost your race bib, please see Daryl Bloomfield on race day for a temporary bib (which must be returned after your race).
TEAM RACES
There are team races for each championship grade, except Seniors where the team race will be Open (first 6 from each club in the 10km race to count for the Men, who will compete for the White & Mackay Shield, and first 4 from each club in the 10km race to count for the Women).
Counting Individuals for teams:
First six from each club to count for Open Men and four for all other grades.
MEDALS
Athletics Wellington championship medals are awarded for the first three registered Wellington athletes in each grade. These medals will be presented at the Soundshell as soon as possible after each race.
RACE START TIMES AND DISTANCES
11.00am
- 5km (1km loop then 2 x 2km): WU18, MW50, MW60, MW70, MM60, MM70, all other adult grades non-championship
11:45am
- 4km (2 x 2km) Boys U16, Girls U16
12:10pm
- 6km (3 x 2km) MU18, WU20
- 8km (4 x 2km) MU20
12.50pm
- 1km (1 x 1km loop) Boys U10, Girls U10
1:00pm
- 2km (1 x 2km) Boys U12, Girls U12, Boys U14, Girls U14
1:20pm
- 10km (5 x 2km) SW, SM, MW35, MM35, MM50, all other grades non-championship
Note: the 1km loop is the first half of the 2km loop.
Club run / walk from the clubrooms with packs for all ages and abilities.
Thinking of joining? Come along!
All ages, all abilities, all motivations. Join us!
Meet at 1:45, ready for a 2pm departure.
Road race and walk for registered masters athletes
Takes place entirely on footpaths around a 1.6km circuit, with no road crossings. Runners complete five laps for 8km and walkers complete four for 6.4km.
- Road Race: 5 laps = 8 km – Start 11.00 am
- Race Walk: 4 laps = 6.4 km – Start 10.45 am
Start and finish: Is in Kipling Street. The roads are NOT closed to traffic.
A light lunch will be provided.
Prizes:
- Prizes will be awarded to the first place runner in each age group plus additional prizes where warranted.
- Prizes for first man and women in race walk plus additional prizes where warranted.
- Prizes for the first 2 Club teams (1 running team and 1 walking team)
Teams:
- Running – Four to a team with at least one woman.
- Walking – Three to a team with at least one woman.
- A number of Spot Prizes will be drawn on the day.
Entries:
- Entry Fee for members of Masters and ANZ Clubs: $15.00 Non-members: $20.00
- No late entry fee payable.
- Entries can be made on day.
- Pre-Masters are welcome.
- Make cheque payable to Wellington Masters Athletics Inc. or Direct Credit to: Wellington Masters Athletics Inc., ANZ Bank, The Terrace: 06 0565 0064415 00
- Entry form also available on the Masters website at www.wellingtonmastersathletics.org.nz
NEWSFLASH: this event is now cancelled due to early lambing at the pony club. The club champs will now be determined at the Wellington Champs on 18 July.
Club cross country champs. Races for all ages from juniors through to masters.
We are returning to where club champs were held back in the day. The course will be different from the Grand Memorial, based around 1.8 km loops that will include a bit of a hill and fewer streams. The kids run a reduced 1km lap as we take the hill out for them. There is a trophy in each age group for both the winner and handicap winner, plus second and third get recorded with certificates - so it's all on!
Please bring a plate for the afternoon tea at the clubrooms after the races.
Be aware there may be no parking at the Pony Club paddocks due to wet ground, so parking will probably beon the road - take care as it is narrow in places.
Start times and grades
1:30 pm
- Boys and girls, U13 U11: 2km (2 x 1km lap)
1:45 pm
- Boys and girls, U19, U17 and U15: 3.6km (2 x 1.8km lap)
- Walkers, all grades (2 x 1.8km lap)
- Note that Race 3 will still start on time if the walkers are still out on the course
2:10 pm
- Boys and girls U9: 1km (2 x 500m lap)
- Boys and Girls U7: 500m (1 x 500m lap)
2:20 pm
- Senior Men: 7.2km (4 x 1.8km lap)
- Senior Women, Masters Men 35,50,60: 5.5km (3 x 1.8km lap)
- Masters Women 35,50,60:: 5.5km (3 x 1.8km lap)
10.20am: Women U20 & Masters Women 6000m
11.05am: Men U18 6000m & Women U18 5000m
11.35am: Men U20 & Masters Men 8000m
1.50pm: Senior Men & Senior Women 10000m
Club run / walk from the clubrooms with packs for all ages and abilities.
Thinking of joining? Come along!
All ages, all abilities, all motivations. Join us!
Meet at 1:45, ready for a 2pm departure.