South Yorkshire Road League 2014
The South Yorkshire Road league will soon be up on us. Doncaster Athletic Club are selling the numbers for £5 (£2 discount). These events have a long tradition and athletes from Doncaster AC have always competed in them. The races are highly competitive with the best runners in South Yorkshire taking part but they are open to all abilities and everyone is encouraged to take part. Doncaster have previously taken 30 athletes to these events and it would be great to have a high turnout again, lets put all our hard training into action and enjoy these great local races.
You can get your numbers from Janet Hampson or Rose / Martin James.
You will need to be a full paid up member of Doncaster Athletic Club, have paid your UKA fee and you need to provide your UKA number when you get your race number (retain your race number for the 4 races).
Runners must be in the Under 17 age group or older as per UKA rules.
Club colours MUST be worn. Any runner not in club colours will not score in team competition.
Team scoring is first four men from the same club and first three ladies from the same club. Vet men only score separately.
The use of earphones during races is not permitted and will result in disqualification.
Prizes are awarded for individuals who complete all four races in the following categories Senior Men, Men who are 40 on the day of the first race and the in five year age groups. Senior Ladies, Ladies who are 35 on the day of the first race and then in five year age groups. Runners stay in the same age group for all events as declared.
In the team competition, trophies for Men, Men Vets and Ladies are awarded. Teams must have a full team in each of the four events to qualify for the team trophies. Any club without a full team at any of the four races drops out of the competition.
The following information is taken from the SYCAA website.
The venues for this year’s Road League are –
Wednesday, 9th April at the Wagon and Horses, Oxspring, Penistone
Wednesday, 23rd April at 3 Merry Lads, Lodge Moor, Sheffield
Wednesday, 30th April at Low Bradfield
Wednesday, 14th May at Worsboro’ Mill, Barnsley
All Races start at 7.00 p.m. prompt
Venue, parking and travel details.
Please park as directed and avoid obstructing residents access.
9th April, Oxspring, Wagon and Horses Pub.
Parking on the football field where the Trunce starts. Do NOT park on the course, in the estate or pub car park. The finish is in the estate on the road. Please do not stay near the finish area, go into the field to meet other runners. The last time we used this course we caused a problem for local people and we do not want to annoy them again. Toilets at the pub and bar in the pub loft after the race.
23rd April, 3 Merry Lads, Lodge Moor, Sheffield
Come into Sheffield via A61 from the North or Sheffield Parkway then right to A61. Join A57 (Glossop) passing Children’s and Weston Park Hospitals. Continue to Crosspool area, just past a petrol Station turn left into Sandygate Road, signed for Hallam FC. Continue on this road for approx 2.5 miles. Keep clear of the bus turning point. Parking available on the left beyond the Sportsman Pub and roadside parking. Do not use the Sportsman Car Park. Toilets at the 3 Merry Lads. Only use their car park if stopping for a meal/drink. Sat Nav info S10 4LJ
30th April, Low Bradfield, Sheffield
From A61 at Hillsborough take A6101 then B6077 (Loxley Road). Please do not park on the dam wall or on the course. Runners should particularly avoid the narrow road in the village as this is part of the course. Parking is at the cricket club or on the hill going out of the village. Please do not congregate in the finish area but follow the path beyond the finish alongside Dam Flask to make your way back to the village. Please note that the start is approx 1km from the cricket club.
14th May, Worsboro’ Mill, Barnsley
Parking at the Mill or in the grassy area on the other side of the A61. Please keep clear of the main road and follow the instructions of the Marshalls at the start. Any new entries MUST be given to Keith Binney before the start of the race to count in the team event. Prize giving will take place in the Miners Welfare Hall as soon after the finish of the race as possible
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