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ByJason Pier

Hyndburn – Todmorden – Junior Results

The last two races of 2013 for the juniors took place within the last week with race 3 of the Mid Lanc’s XC League and the final race in the Todmorden Park 5k Winter Series. At Hyndburn we once again saw some very good performances from the juniors with plenty of effort and desire to do well. Welcome to Adam Quinn and Zac Jordan who both made their debut for Clayton at xc.

Mid Lanc’s XC League, Hyndburn, Saturday 14th December

U11 Girls: Millie Stubbs 6th, Ella Dorrington 22nd, Roanna Holdsworth 28th and Grace Root 30th.

U11 Boys: Jackson McKay 29th, Adam Stevenson 42nd and Finley Stubbs 46th.

U13 Girls: Briony Holt 7th, Eleanor Root 21st, Karina Ryckynska 27th,Alice Gane 33rd and Lucy Stevenson 49th.Team Result 3rd

U13 Boys: Tom Bradley 11th, Adam Quinn 30th and Harry Mason 37th.

U15 Girls: Alice Pier 15th

U15 Boys: Kenan Eti 14th, Curtis Holt 23rd, Ryan Clarke 35th and Simon Wilshaw 36th. Team Result 5th

U17 Girls: Beth Quinn 12th.

U17 Boys: Jordan McDonald 10th and George Pier 20th.

Todmorden Park 5k, Winter Series Race 4, Wednesday 18th December

On a really horrible night 4 of our juniors braved the very wet and windy conditions to compete in the final race of the series. Another strong performance from Kenan Eti saw him claim the 1st MU18 prize for the second time this series closely followed by Tom Bradley and George Pier. In the girls Alice Pier was the sole Clayton representative finishing 3rd FU18.

In the overall series Clayton Juniors took the honours with George Pier 1st MU18 and younger sister Alice claiming 1st FU18.

Well done to ALL of you

 

ByJason Pier

Mid Lancs Cross Country, Hyndburn

Race 3 of the Mid Lancs XC League takes place on Saturday 14th December at Wilson Playing Fields, Hyndburn. Use postcode BB5 5SF please double check before setting off. Parking is limited at the venue but more is available on the main road. Please avoid parking in the residential area leading to the park. Wilson’s is another wet and muddy course especially in the woods so spikes or good trail shoes are required. If you are unsure which to wear then bring both and choose on the day. Meeting point will be near to the café.

Juniors please make sure you bring along to EVERY race the following items:

Club Vest, waterproof / windproof jacket, tracksuit bottoms, hat/buff, gloves, trail / fell shoes or cross country running spikes.

Also remember to bring a drink (not fizzy), a banana or cereal bar with you to have around 30 mins before you race. It’s important that you are fully prepared before you race.

Please make sure you arrive 45 mins before your race starts.

 

ByJason Pier

Todmorden – Rossendale – Todmorden

Another busy time for the juniors with three races in a week. Some great results, times and team awards too, the juniors are hot on the heels of the seniors.

Todmorden Park, 5k Winter Series, 4th December

George and Alice Pier took part in race 2 of the Todmorden Park 5k, Winter Series with both claiming the junior awards. George was 1st MU18 with Alice setting another pb of 21.26 to take the 1st FU18 prize. It was double joy for Alice helping senior ladies Gayle Whittaker and Rebecca Rawcliffe to the ladies team prize.

Red Rose XC League – Rossendale, 7th December

17 juniors made the short journey over to Marl Pits, Rossendale for the final race in the Red Rose XC League. Not to be disappointed the Marl Pits course once again greeted us on arrival with plenty of mud and water. I think the wetter and muddier it is the more some of the juniors like it. Even Marion enjoyed sledging down a muddy slope on her behind. Huge congratulations to Briony Holt for securing 3rd place overall in the series.

U11 Boys: Jackson McKay 12th and Adam Stevenson 41st

U11 Girls: Millie Stubbs 14th, Ella Dorrington – Levy 21st and Keira Stevenson 41st. Team Result 6th.

U13 Boys: Thomas Bradley 10th

U13 Girls: Briony Holt 3rd, Eleanor Root 15th and Lucy Stevenson 46th. Team Result 5th.

U15 Boys: Kenan Eti 4th, Curtis Holt 9th, Ryan Clarke 24th and Simon Wilshaw 26th. Team Result 3rd.

U15 Girls: Alice Pier 12th.

U17 Boys: Jordan McDonald 7th and George Pier 20th.

U17 Girls: Beth Quinn 9th.

Todmorden Park 5k, Winter Series 11th December

Race 3 of the Todmorden Park 5k Winter Series saw George and Alice Pier competing. It was double delight for George who was again 1st MU18 and was also part of the winning men’s team which included Tom Brewster and Martin Brady. Alice was only 2 seconds off her pb and finished 3rd FU18.

Well done to ALL of you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ByJason Pier

Red Rose Cross Country, Rossendale

The final race of the Red Rose XC League takes place on Saturday 7th December at Marl Pits, Rossendale. Use postcode BB4 7SW please double check before you set off. This course is historically very muddy so please be careful in your choice of footwear. The course has changed slightly from previous years with the start line being moved. Parking will be limited as there are two rugby matches taking place. Please be respectful to the local residents if you park on Newchurch Road. Please DON’T stray onto the rugby and football pitches when warming up. Refreshments, changing and toilets are available in the sports pavilion.

REMEMBER to bring your RED ROSE race number with you.

Juniors please make sure you bring along to EVERY race the following items:

Club Vest, waterproof / windproof jacket, tracksuit bottoms, hat/buff, gloves, trail / fell shoes or cross country running spikes.

Also remember to bring a drink (not fizzy), a banana or cereal bar with you. It’s important that you are fully prepared before you race.

Please arrive at least 45 minutes before your race starts.

START TIMES COURSE MAP

ByJason Pier

Liverpool – Preston – Todmorden – Southend – Schools XC

The juniors have been very busy of late taking part and doing extremely well in races around the country. Their continued improvement and regular attendance at local races is beginning to be noticed by other clubs and runners. It’s great to hear members of other clubs saying “Clayton have got some very good juniors now” It makes all the hard work we ALL put in (juniors and coaches/volunteers) worth while.

Mid Lancs XC, Liverpool, Saturday 23rd November.
12 juniors travelled to compete in race 2 of the Mid Lancs XC League held at Sefton Park, Liverpool. This race was organised by British Athletics and included some of the very best runners from around the UK. Again the juniors gave their all in conditions which were much better than in previous years. The following results only include the Mid Lancs clubs who took part.
U11 Girls: Roanna Holdsworth 36th.
U13 Girls: Briony Holt 17th and Eleanor Root 31st.
U13 Boys: Thomas Bradley 19th and Daniel Bradley 43rd.
U15 Girls: Alice Pier 21st.
U15 Boys: Kenan Eti 25th, Curtis Holt 31st and Simon Wilshaw 42nd.
U17 Girls: Beth Quinn 20th.
U17 Boys: Jordan McDonald 21st and George Pier 28th.
RESULTS
The Best 5k, Preston, Sunday 24th November.
George and Alice Pier took part in the 5k race hoping to set new pb’s on a new course for them. George managed a new pb of 19:27 finishing 18th male. Alice missed out by only 4 seconds posting a time of 22.10 to finish 5th female in the adults race.
RESULTS
Todmorden Park 5k Winter Series, Wednesday 27th November.
5 juniors took part in race 1 of the Todmorden Park 5k Winter Series organised by Cannonball Events. Night running with a headtorch was a whole new experience for them which they all enjoyed. Kenan Eti was 1st MU18 in a pb time of 18.25. After narrowly missing out on a pb in her last race Alice Pier achieved a new pb finishing 1st FU18 in a time of 21.39. George Pier was 2nd MU18, 19.32, Thomas Bradley 3rd MU18, 19.33 with younger brother Daniel 4th MU18, 24.29
RESULTS
Inter Schools XC, Wednesday 27th November.
Briony and Curtis Holt both representing their school Park High, Colne took part in the Inter Schools XC. Briony once again in excellent form finished 1st Girl in her race. Curtis continuing to impress was 5th Boy in his race.
ESSA Cross Country Cup Grand Final, Southend, Saturday 30th November.
Eleanor Root was again representing Skipton Girls High School in this year’s Grand Final held at Southend High School for Girls. Eleanor running in the junior girls race finished 52nd in a field of 136 to help her team to a fantastic 6th place finish.
RESULTS
Well done to ALL of the above for your excellent results.
 
 

 

ByJason Pier

Mid Lancs XC – Liverpool Update – Juniors Only

These are all the details you’ll need for the Mid Lancs XC race at Sefton Park, Liverpool next Saturday 23rd November. 13 juniors are going and I’m sure you’ll gain valuable experience competing against some of the best runners in the Country. Please note that the start times are earlier than usual with the first race getting underway at 11.00am.

There’s no need to bring any race numbers with you. You’ll be issued with a new race number and a chip timing tag to be worn around your ankle just for this race.

Click on the link below, then click on the box for Liverpool.

DIRECTIONS – TIMETABLE – COURSE MAPS

Meeting point is the area marked with a purple square on the course map.

Juniors please make sure you bring along to EVERY race the following items:

Club Vest, club jacket, tracksuit bottoms, hat/buff, gloves, trail / fell shoes or cross country running spikes.

Also remember to bring a drink (not fizzy), a banana or cereal bar with you. It’s important that you are fully prepared before you race.

Please arrive at least 45 minutes before your race starts.

See you on Saturday.

 

 

 

ByJason Pier

English Schools Athletics Association – Cross Country

Our U13 girl Eleanor Root has again been in action representing Skipton Girls High School in the Regional Finals of the ESAA XC Cup. Eleanor put in a great performance to finish in 10th place and along with her other team mates secured a 1st place finish. Eleanor will now go on to compete in the National Finals in Southend.

Well done Eleanor the juniors are proud of you.

ByJason Pier

Red Rose Cross Country Results – Bolton

Great turnout from the juniors again with 20 braving the hail, rain and cold to compete so well in race 3 of the Red Rose XC league. You really have to be applauded for having to put up with standing around in ankle deep cold muddy water waiting for your race to start. (these juniors are made of tough stuff). Hope you’ve all finally dried out and warmed up. The pick of the individual results are Jackson McKay, Briony Holt and Kenan Eti.

U11 Boys: Jackson McKay 10th, James Ashworth 33rd, Adam Stevenson 48th. Team Result 7th.

U11 Girls: Millie Stubbs 12th, Ella Dorrington 19th, Keira Stevenson 53rd. Team Result 8th.

U13 Boys: Thomas Bradley 12th, Harry Mason 43rd, Daniel Bradley 46th. Team Result 7th.

U13 Girls: Briony Holt 4th, Karina Ryckynska 21st, Lucy Stevenson 53rd. Team Result 6th.

U15 Boys: Kenan Eti 6th, Curtis Holt 13th, Ryan Clarke 23rd, Simon Wilshaw 25th. Team Result 5th.

U15 Girls: Alice Pier 15th.

U17 Boys: Jordan McDonald 13th, George Pier 20th.

U17 Girls: Beth Quinn 17th.

RESULTS

Thank you to the Parents for also braving the conditions to support our juniors.

Well done to ALL of you.

ByJason Pier

Shepherds Skyline Junior Fell Race – Results

Christopher Brown was flying the Clayton flag as the only junior competing in the recent Shepherds Skyline Junior Fell Race on 2nd November. Last year Christopher won the U8 race but with this year’s race being age on the day of the race he was competing at U10 level for the first time. On a wet and blustery day he ran brilliantly to finish 3rd on a wet and boggy course.

RESULTS

Well done to you.

ByJason Pier

Red Rose Cross Country – Bolton

The next Red Rose Cross Country fixture is on Saturday 9th November at Leverhulme Park, Bolton. The course is made up of playing fields and woodland paths which in recent year’s have tended to be quite wet at this time of year. Car parking at the venue fills up very quickly but there’s parking available around the park. Postcode for the park is BL2 6EB. Please double check before setting off. For those of you who have NOT yet run in this seasons Red Rose League you may already be registered so come and see me before you go to registration. For those of you who HAVE raced this season at Leigh or Chorley REMEMBER to bring your RED ROSE race number with you. Meeting point will be next to the start / finish line. Look out for the ORANGE glow.

Juniors please make sure you bring along to EVERY race the following items:

Club Vest, waterproof / windproof jacket, tracksuit bottoms, hat/buff, gloves, trail / fell shoes or cross country running spikes.

Also remember to bring a drink (not fizzy), a banana or cereal bar with you. It’s important that you are fully prepared before you race.

Please arrive at least 45 minutes before your race starts.

FIXTURES & START TIMES