Welcome to our Cross Country ChannelThe value of cross country running is a means of retaining physical fitness, its sorely under-estimated, this exciting and challenging discipline of sport, seemingly overlooked as some distant relative of the athletics family.
Conditions may turn the faces of some, competitions frequently include cold freezing rain and occasional snow flurry, the lifting and lowering of weighty, mud-enshrouded shoes through the local farmers' specially ploughed fields, and the occasional shoe-cleansing, foot-numbing gallop through a beck.
Athletes relish the cross-country season for its camaraderie, challenge and opportunity to score for the club, huddling around a warm cup of coffee awaiting results. Cross country is the foundation and preparation for track and road, attracting the world's best from 800 metres to the marathon.
Sometimes it seems that cross country is less visible than other sports. Fewer spectators come to see the meets, and fewer cross country stories appear in the sports pages. One reason might be that cross country has to compete with football, and football draws attention. Also cross country meets aren't easy to view from a single vantage point, although the starts and finish normally are at the same location. The running course is spread out over hill and dale, and much of the race takes place out of sight. Spectators who don't do a little cross country scrambling themselves will miss some of the key moments of a distance race, it's a sport that asks more of its spectators than sitting in a stadium.
Notable runners occasionally emerge to bring the sport into the spotlight. That spotlight is well-deserved because cross country is one of the bravest, most underappreciated, and ultimately rewarding of sports. Legendary runners, Coe, Cram and Ovett all regularly raced cross country and left lingering images in the minds of those who've seen them race.
NYSD Cross Country League races start at approximately 12.30pm. Fully Paid Up Club Members of all age groups are welcome; Seniors & Under 20's £5 for the season U13s, Ul5s, U17s £4 for the season. These fees will reduce by £1 for anyone starting to run after Christmas i.e. to £4 and £3. There are u11 races at all venues, which are free to enter but a number will be issued and must be retained, please note the u11' are none scoring.
Why not come along and watch this exciting sport or compete, see you there by the big blue and white tent.
NYSD competition rules. more>>
2011-2012 Cross Country Fixtures
| 9th Oct | NYSD League | Acklam Grange School |
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| 23rd Oct | NYSD League | Scarborough, Olivers Mount | Details | Results | Photos | |
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| 13th Nov | NYSD League | Summerhill, Hartlepool |
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| 4th Dec | NYSD League | Croft Autodrome | Details | Results | Photos | |
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| 10th Dec | NE XC Championships | East Cramlington Nature Reserve | Details | Results | ||
| 15th Jan | NYSD League | Acklam Grange School | ||||
| 28th Jan | Northern XC Championships |
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| 5th Feb | NYSD League | Old Richmond Racecourse | Results | |||
| 19th Feb | National XC Championships |
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| 19th Feb | NYSD (This is now a normal meeting not relays) | Whitby, Caedmon School | Results | |||
| March | Relay fixture Thirsk or Acklam (date and venue to be confirmed) | |||||
4th NYSD Cross Country League Races, Croft 4th December 2011
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The weather turned to be the real test of the day, with rain, high winds and the threat of snow. Many thanks to Darlington Harriers for providing a interesting course.
U-11`s boys and girls Joshua Cowperthwaite on this occasion had to settle for 2 nd place but still ran strongly and also a good race from
Charlotte Paterson in 10 th position.
U-13 boys Josh Allan once again in 1 st place with 26secs to spare from James Wood from Darlington Harriers. The rest of our team packing strongly with Isaac Suleman in 3 rd ,Jacob Jardine in 4 th and Domonic Swinson in 6 th .Another fine team performance.
U-13 girls A fine run by Rebekah Kitchener closing strongly at the finish to get 3 rd position.Rosie Sheffield in 17 th and Lucy Simpson in 19th .
U-15 boys A small increase in numbers for this race with 10 runners finishing. A good run from Charlie Race in 3 rd place .
U15 girls The race was led by Louise Taylor Scarborough AC in the absence of Bronwen Owen, she was followed very closely by Philipa Stone until just before the end of the 1 st lap when she pulled out of the race, (hopefully nothing serious) leaving Philipa to go away and win the race in fine style. She was well supported by Gemma Clark in 2 nd and Hannah Kitchener in 3 rd place running in her first race in 6 months after returning from injury and Grace Cuff in 5 th position .
U-17 Men Only Liam Watson running for the club and finishing in a fine 2 nd place.
U-17 /U 20/SEN/VET Ladies No team this time but good runs by our girls Hannah McLean in 14 th (u-17) , Beth Brown in 22nd (u-17) and Jessica Wilkinson 31 st (u-20)
SEN /VET Mens Paul White returning to race cross country for the club after a number of years absence, finishing very strongly in 3 rd position, our 2 vets having good races Paul Kitson in 23 rd and Stewert Swinson in 69 th
Many thanks again to Marino and Michael for the tent etc.
See you all in the New Year. Finally good luck to all our athletes running in the North Eastern XCFull results. more>>
3RD North Yorkshire & South Durham XC League Races, Summerhill, Hartlepool, 13th November 2011.
Once again the weather was behaving for this very popular event,which includes a good variety of elements to test the athletes. Unfortunately the numbers were well down in all races up to u-17 boys. On the positive side the Ladies numbers are on the increase and for once we were able to field a team. Many thanks to Hartlepool, Burn Road for a well run event once again.
Under 11s, once again a fine winning performance from Joshua Cowperthorpe, supported by Charlotte in 5th and Courtney Johnson in 11th.
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u-13 boys, the boys team continues to impress, Josh Allen with another fine win and Jacob Jardine in 2nd and Dominic Swinson in 5th. Well done.
u-13 girls, Just 2 girls from our club, Rosie Sheffield in 15th and Lucy Simpson in 17th.
u-15 boys, only 4 runners in this event ,not a good omen for the future of cross country in our region. Charlie Race running strongly to finish 2nd .
u-15 girls, once again the team lost out to Scarborough AC despite having all our counters in with 12 points. Emma Wortley in 3rd, Gemma Clark in 4th and Grace Cuff in 5th.
U-17 men, just 7 runners, but Liam Watson running well to finish in 3rd position.
Ladies race-u-17/20/vet/sens, for once we had a team out for the 1st league race of the season, which resulted in a well earned 2nd team place. Josie Stone coming through strongly to finish 3rd and Kristina Grant running well again to finish in 4th, supported by Hannah Maclean in 23rd, Bethany Brown 27th and Jessica Wilkinson in 28th.
Senior Men, only 2 veterans from the club competing. Paul Kitson in 23rd and first timer at cross country for the club Stewart Swinson in 108th.
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Full results and photos. more>>
2nd North Yorkshire & South Durham XC League Scarborough 23/10/2011
The weather was once again very kind to the athletes on this new course at Olivers Mount, Scarborough. A very disappointing note is the lack of young boy athletes now competing in the League XC races.
U-11s
A good turnout 25 young boys and girls, once again first runner home was our young star Joshua Cowperthwaite, well done and his twin brother Adam in 12th position.
The under 13 boys winner was Josh Allen for the second race of the season followed in close order Jacob Jardine 2nd, Isaac Suleman in 3rd and Dominic Swinson in 5th position. A second League win of the season, well done boys.
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U-13 girls
A increase in athletes in this race saw Rebekah Kitchener running a very strong race in 4th place, supported by Rosie Sheffield in 19th and Lucy Simpson in 21st.
U-15 boys
A poor turn out in this race, only 9 athletes. Charlie Race in 5th position and Mathew Coleman in 7th.
U-15 girls
Once again Bronwen Owen (Scarborough) won the race by 350 mtrs, Emma Wortley having a stronger race in 3rd place, followed by Philipa Stone in 4th and Grace Cuff 5th, Gemma Clark in 10th, the team lost out to Scarborough by 1 point.
U-17 Men
Just Liam Watson for the team having a strong run in 3rd position.
Sen/U-20/U17 Ladies.
Older sister Josie Stone having a very positive race in 3rd position, good to see her back again. Hannah Maclean (U17) having a stronger race this time in 14th position and Beth Brown in 24th again.
No Junior/sen/vet men from the club
Hope to see a better turn out at Hartlepool in 3 weeks.
Dave Wilkinson 24/10/2011Full results an photos. more>>
North Eastern Counties Cross Country Championships
Entries are now required for the North Eastern 10th Cross- Country Championships to be held at East Cramlington Nature Reserve on Saturday 10th December, hosted by Blyth running club.
Fees for age groups 13,15,17,20 £4.00, SENIORS £5.00. ENTRIES WITH full names, DOB, AND England athletics reg. number. entries and fees to Dave Wilkinson BY 4TH NOVEMBER. (No fees no entry.)
The McCain UK Cross Challenge 2011-2012.
Five key cross country fixtures across the UK throughout the autumn/winter season.
Sunday 13th November 2011 Bristol Ashton Court Estate
Saturday 26th November 2011 Liverpool Sefton Park
Sunday 15th January 2012 Cardiff Blackweir Fields
Saturday 21st January 2012 Antrim Greenmount Campus
Saturday 10th March 2012 Birmingham Cofton Park
Further details if your intrested. more>>
NYSD Cross-Country League 9th October 2011, Acorn Centre, Acklam, Match 1
The first League race of the season was held in better than anticipated weather conditions, making for good, fast XC running on this slightly revised course .Many thanks to Middlesbrough & Cleveland Harriers for a well marked out Course. Also thanks to all the young athletes from our club who supported the event.
Report:-
U-13 boysA great winning run by young Josh Allan,well supported by Jacob Jardine in 2nd place, Isaac Suleman in 4th, Dominic Swinsen 6th, Ben Palmer 7th and Connor Stephenson in 10th. A well deserved team win well done to all.
U-13 girls
A confident a well timed run by Rebekah Kitchener in achieving her first league win, Rosie Sheffield in 1 th place, Lucy Simpson in 14th, Georgia Stokes 18th and sister Olivia 20th. Once again winning the team race.
U-15 boys
Aa very small turn out in this age group, our only competitor Charlie Race in 6 th Place .
U-15 girls
Last years National Champion and Schools winner Bronwen Owen, Scarborough had a easy win. Bronwen was followed home by Philipa Stone running very strongly and Emma Wortley in 3rd place supported by a very strong team of Gemma Clark 6th , Grace Cuff 7th , Alisha Richardson 9th and Rebecca Palmer 19th . Team race in dispute, but sure we won.
U-17 men's Race
Unfortunately the u-17 men's race was declared void due to mis –direction and athletes finishing at various distances during the race.
Senior/jun/u-17 ladies
Only 2 athletes competing for the club, Hannah Maclean running well in 19th, followed closely by Beth Brown in 24th. 70 finishers in this race.
Senior men's
Adam Mitchell having a good run in 8th place and vet Paul Kitson in 24th place
A special mention to Joshua Cowperthwaite in finishing 1st in the u-11 boys and girls race.
Hope to see you all in 2 weeks at next League race at Scarborough .
Dave Wilkinson 10/10/11Full results and photos, please note you will have to register to view photos. more>>
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