Cross country is the grass roots of our sport and basically a fun and enjoyable run around 2-3 laps of wet and usually muddy fields/woodland. It's very basic and cost effective but very spectator friendly, an ideal afternoon out for the family. The males race is normally anything between 6-10k and the females usually about 5-7k. The five fixtures are within reasonable travelling distance and as an individual you don't need to do them all as others count for team score. If you want to do them all that's also fine. The races are usually on Sundays and have a late morning or early afternoon start. Entry for the races is free (sponsored bty the club) depending on numbers. Tim Hawkins will keep everyone updated with times of races and any other changes. 

There will also from time to time be other major races further afield that Tim will try and persuade you all to do!

If you are interested in taking part or for more information e-mail Tim or Debbie Neal (ladies team rep.)

Provisional dates for 2011/12:

1 October 2011 - SEAA Championships - Shuttleworth Park, Biggleswade (website)
23 (or is it 30) October 2011 - SW cross country relays
10 December 2011 - Masters Championships
11 December 2011 - Tri-Counties Championships - including Avon, Somerset and Wiltshire Championships - Bath (details/entry form)
(If you intend taking part in this event please let Tim Hawkins know.)
8 January 2012 - South West Championships - Bicton
14 January 2012 - Dorset Championships - King's Park, Bournemouth - Click here for more info - from 1.35 p.m. -This is the best info I can find - click the Dorset Champs entry form link.
25 February 2012 - National Championships
25 March 2012 - British Masters Cross Country Championships - Bath

Wessex Cross Country League (website)

30 October 2011 - Canford School, Canford Magna - click here for map/directions, times and route details - click here for results - YTRRC  1st men's team
27 November 2011 - Hudson's Field, Salisbury - click here for results
22 January 2012 - Ham Hill, Yeovil
4 March 2012 - NOTE CHANGE OF DATE - also CHANGE OF VENUE - Kingston Lacy, Near Wimborne

Gwent Cross Country League (website)

9 October 2011 - Newbridge Fields, Bridgend
13 November 2011 - Bath University (tbc)
3/4 December 2011 - Singleton Park, Swansea (date tbc)
11 February 2012 - Penlan Leisure Centre, Brecon
4 March 2012 - Blaise Castle, Bristol

2011/12 Midlands and South West calendar.

2010/11 Cross Country Season

This year (2010/11) has seen exceptional success in the Wessex Cross Country League for the club's ladies team, winning the individual and team events in all four rounds of the senior ladies competition.
it was something of a clean sweep for them.

Anna Lewis was first and Jill Harrison the second overall points scorer, Nicky Guiver leading points scorer in the 40 to 44 category and Jill Harrison in the 45 to 50 category. No-one else really got a look in. In fact the ladies won every category they were represented in.