Police Sport UK Athletics Section - British Police Fell Race Championships 2009

This event is sanctioned by the Police Sport UK but is not an official Police Sport UK Championship event. The race venue and course for the 2009 event has been kindly assisted by members of Cleveland Constabulary Athletics Section.

2009 Final Briefing Instruction and Event Directions

2009 Final Results

2009 Picture Gallery

Race Venue, Race Registration and Presentation Venue

The fell race course is over Carlton Moor, Cold Moor, Wainstones and Drake Howe.

The race registration, start, finish and post race presentation will take place from the Lord Stones Café, Raisedale Road, Nr Stokesley TS9 7JQ. Tel: 01642 778227

The Mill Inn, Mungrisedale, Cumbria, The Lake District

Accommodation

As usual, there is no official accommodation provided. Competitors are asked to make their own arrangements.

However there is free overnight camping available on the campsite close to the start.

Bed and Breakfast and hotel accommodation can be found in the area. The nearest large town is Stokesley.

Information can be found on the North Yorkshire Moors Tourist Information Website.

Directions

Final Briefing Instruction and Event Directions

Parking

Is available at the Lord Stones Café venue.

Shower and Changing Facilities

As with most fell races, shower facilities are not provided. Portaloos will be provided as well as a tent for belongings. Runners should improvise by washing off in the nearby stream.

Blencathra from Bowscale Fell

Course

The start and finish is from the race registration point. Official checkpoints will be identified shortly.

The course distance is approximately 16km/10 Miles.

GR	CP	Description
523-030	Start	Lord Stones Café
535-033		View Point
	Marked	Down Dromomby Bank
		Up Dromonby Bank - Flagged
523-031		Road Crossing (Marshalled)
520-026		Cairn
		Across Glider Club Plains
523-007	CP 1	Brian’s Pond
		Down Baker’s Craggs
528-002		Road and turn left
		Mill Lane
538-005		Raisdale Mill
540-001		Farmyard (Flagged Through)
543-003	CP 2	Across Road Junction To Stone Intake
		Heather Bash (Flagged)
552-011	Marked	Track Junctions
552-030	CP 3	Track Junction
558-036		Up To The Wainstones (Flagged Through)
	Marked	Down Shale Scree (Flagged)
567-036		Track And Turn Left
552-035		Hilltop
545-033		Track Junction
538-034		Past Drake How To The Left
523-030	Finish	Lord Stones Café

View from Cold Moor

Map

Outdoor Leisure Map 26 - North Yorkshire Moors - Western Area

Compulsory Kit Requirement

Competitors will need to carry the following equipment:-

1. Windproof top body cover

2. Map - OS Outdoor Leisure 5 or Landranger 90

3. Compass and Whistle

4. Suitable footwear for fell running

5. Waterproof full body cover (Only if poor weather conditions)

This is a serious event over difficult terrain. Each competitor should have navigational skills. Kit checks will be made prior to the start.

Entry Field

The Championships are likely to attract between 50 and 70 runners from 20 UK police forces.

Registration and Pre-Race Briefing

Registration will be at the Lord Stones Café from 11.00am to 12.45pm. Race numbers and pins will be issued. A final pre-race briefing will take place at 12.55pm at the start.

Post Race Meal and Presentation of Trophies

A hot meal will be provided from 2.30pm in the Lord Stones Café followed by a formal presentation of trophies and prizes at approximately 3.30pm.

Trophies/Prizes

Men:

1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd - Open

1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd - Vet 40+

1^st - Vet 45, Vet 50

1^st, 2^nd and 3^rdOpen Force Teams (First three to count including ladies)

1^st - Veteran 40+ Team (First three to count)

Women:

1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd - Open

1^st - Vet 40+

NB. Additional prizes may be added subject to entry volume.

British Police Fell Race Entry

The entry fee will be £15.00. This fee covers the cost of the presentation buffet and the awards and prizes. The official entry form accompanies this document.

Entries are now being accepted.

Event Entry Form - Word Document

Qualification

Competitors must be fully paid members of their respective force sports clubs and be a police officer, police staff, retired police/police staff (in receipt of a police pension) or member of the special constabulary/police volunteers. (If in doubt please refer to the www.policesportuk.com website for a detailed definition)

Pre-Race Recognisance

There are no objections to teams or individuals reconnoitring the course.

Closing Date

The closing date is Friday 8 May 2008 - There are no entry fee refunds but name substitutions to pre-paid entries will be allowed on the day.

Note: Late or on-day entries will be accepted from forces who have already submitted the bulk of their teams. Other late entries will be discretional with discussion with the event coordinator.

Entry Confirmation

Team managers will receive a confirmation of your entry and any late briefing information by email.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions or require any other information.

SC 9785 Steve Broadbent

Police Sport UK Athletics Section – British Police Fell Race Coordinator

Work Tel: 01524 596424