Birtley XC Relays - Hosted by Birtley AC
Sunday 12th January 2025
at Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy, Birtley, DH3 2LP
Inc. the North East Masters Athletics Association Open XC Relays Championships
& the North Eastern Counties Cross Country Relays Championships
(UNDER UKA RULES, 2024/1323)
& the North Eastern Counties Cross Country Relays Championships
(UNDER UKA RULES, 2024/1323)
Links to entry lists, declaration forms and declared teams are further down this page
***GOODY BAGS FOR ALL ENTRANTS! ENTRIES OPEN 25th Nov***
Teams of 3, two laps of 1500m £18.00 per team
RACE 1 10.00 - Male masters M35-44, M45-54, M55-65, M65+
All athletes must be first claim members of North East Counties clubs
RACE 2 11.00 - Senior women/masters women W35-44, W45-54, W55-64, W65+
All athletes must be first claim members of North East Counties clubs
RACE 3 11.50 - Senior Men (no U17s)
PRIZES: Note team awards will be presented on the day, full results/individual legs may be produced on the day dependent on time
Race 1:- NECAA awards to first three teams, medals will be collected on finish line. NEMAA medals to first team in each ten year age category and fastest legs in each five year age category, presentation will take place in school after race 2.
Age must be declared on the online team declaration form (link will be sent out following receipt of entries)
Race 2:- NECAA awards to first 3 senior women`s teams and first three masters teams overall, medals to be collected on finish line. NEMAA medals to first team in each ten year category and fastest legs in each five year age category, presentation will take place in school shortly after completion of race.
Race 3:- NECAA awards to 1st 3 teams, medals to be collected on finish line (NB No U17s allowed)
Prospectus can be downloaded here
RACE 1 10.00 - Male masters M35-44, M45-54, M55-65, M65+
All athletes must be first claim members of North East Counties clubs
RACE 2 11.00 - Senior women/masters women W35-44, W45-54, W55-64, W65+
All athletes must be first claim members of North East Counties clubs
RACE 3 11.50 - Senior Men (no U17s)
PRIZES: Note team awards will be presented on the day, full results/individual legs may be produced on the day dependent on time
Race 1:- NECAA awards to first three teams, medals will be collected on finish line. NEMAA medals to first team in each ten year age category and fastest legs in each five year age category, presentation will take place in school after race 2.
Age must be declared on the online team declaration form (link will be sent out following receipt of entries)
Race 2:- NECAA awards to first 3 senior women`s teams and first three masters teams overall, medals to be collected on finish line. NEMAA medals to first team in each ten year category and fastest legs in each five year age category, presentation will take place in school shortly after completion of race.
Race 3:- NECAA awards to 1st 3 teams, medals to be collected on finish line (NB No U17s allowed)
Prospectus can be downloaded here
Course Map - click to enlarge
RACE CONDITIONS: Teams must be declared at least 20 minutes before the start time. If possible, pre-declare teams using the declaration form link above (not essential, but very helpful!)
Age group prizes will only be awarded in declared master's teams. NECAA awards to first three masters teams in race 1 and 2, regardless of age category, and awards to first three seniors teams in races 2 and 3.
Athletes may downage - team category is based on youngest athlete in team, but natural age group teams MUST be declared
Age category must be specified on declaration sheet
First claim runners only
Strict colours rule UKA 143 S1 (3)
Seniors must be U20 and over, U17s are not eligible for NECAA prizes.
The promoters will accept no liability for any loss or damage to equipment and clothing or for any injuries while competing.
NB IN GATESHEAD SCHOOLS THERE IS A STRICT NO DOGS POLICY WITHIN SCHOOL GROUNDS.
Closing date January 10th
Age group prizes will only be awarded in declared master's teams. NECAA awards to first three masters teams in race 1 and 2, regardless of age category, and awards to first three seniors teams in races 2 and 3.
Athletes may downage - team category is based on youngest athlete in team, but natural age group teams MUST be declared
Age category must be specified on declaration sheet
First claim runners only
Strict colours rule UKA 143 S1 (3)
Seniors must be U20 and over, U17s are not eligible for NECAA prizes.
The promoters will accept no liability for any loss or damage to equipment and clothing or for any injuries while competing.
NB IN GATESHEAD SCHOOLS THERE IS A STRICT NO DOGS POLICY WITHIN SCHOOL GROUNDS.
Closing date January 10th
Unfortunately due to rising venue costs there will be a £2 parking fee for all vehicles - cash only please!
Entry List
Team Declaration Form
Team Declarations
IMPORTANT INFO
Could all officials and Birtley members please park at the rear of the school buildings. All other athletes and visitors, please follow directions of marshals, and also consult the map given in the Race Day Info, thank you.
NO DOGS ALLOWED ON SCHOOL SITE (GATESHEAD COUNCIL POLICY)
NO DOGS ALLOWED ON SCHOOL SITE (GATESHEAD COUNCIL POLICY)