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2011 Lower Mainland JD Cross Country Series
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The Lower Mainland has a very busy Cross Country season
and YOU are welcome to take part!
Reasons to run Cross Country:
Real distance runners run
XC... mud, hills, etc., running up (and over) and running down (and over), gasp, remember how to
breathe and save some air for the finishing sprint ... Success in cross
country will lead to success on the roads ... Running cross country will help lengthen your career as a runner
Cross country runners run cross country because they just plain love it.
Join the long tradition of cross country running and enter the Lower Mainland JD Series!
Questions? JD Series coordinated by Maureen de St. Croix.
Special Invitation to the Canadian Nationals
Although it is not part of the series, all cross-country enthusiasts are invited to enter the Canadian National Cross Country Championships that will be held this year at Jericho Park in Vancouver on Saturday November 26th. This event is at the same location as the annual Gunner Shaw memorial race of the LMCC series, although the national will use a different course. It would be great to have a big contingent of BC runners in the Nationals — and win the GAAT trophy that Ontario has won the last 4 years.
How the Series Works
Overview
The Lower Mainland JD Cross Country Series provides an opportunity for Junior Development athletes age 9-15 to compete in a number of cross country races throughout the fall/winter season. Use the Series to prepare for Championship races!
The Junior Development Series consists of 6 races in September and October. The Juvenile/Junior/Open/Masters Series consists of 8 races. All races are sanctioned by BC Athletics.
Scoring
Runners will be scored on their 4 best performances. Any completed races count towards the series.
The points are assigned as follows: 1st = 30 points, 2nd = 27, 3rd = 25, 4th = 23, 5th = 21, 6th to 25th each place drops 1 point.
Any ties will be decided by position in the BC Provincial Championship event.
Runners must compete in the appropriate allocated race in order to score in their series. For example, if a junior runner elects to compete in a separate senior race then he/she cannot score in a separate age-appropriate event on the same day.
Series Categories and Awards
The series age categories are based on the year of birth: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002. Plaques will be awarded to the top 3 boys and girls in each age group.
2011 Series Events
Race details & fees subject to change so please verify details with the indicated contact person or see an individual entry form or the indicated website. Note that lower fees apply to BCA Members and non-BCA members ADD $3 to fees.
Race directors: Find out how to format your results for posting on the BCA site.
1. Pinetree Classic — Saturday September 17, 2011
Mundy Park, Coquitlam
JD divisions 11:00 am - Noon. Course lengths vary according to age.
Undulating mulch/gravel trails, grass with some blacktop. Not suitable for spikes.
Fees: School age $7. Non-BCA members add $3.
Contact Vic Suddaby
Hosted by Phoenix Running Club phoenixrunningclub.com
Results: On BCA website
2A. Whistler Spirit Run — Saturday September 24, 2011
Whistler Olympic Park, Whistler
First JD race 12:00 noon.
Set in the spectacular scenery of the Callaghan Valley on trails, including gravel and bark mulch.
Fees: $12. Non-BCA members add $3.
Contact: Whistler Spirit Run
Hosted by Callaghan Valley Sport & Cultural Society
www.whistlerspiritrun.com
Results: On event site
2B. South Fraser Cross Country — Saturday September 24, 2011
Bear Creek Park, Surrey
Start times TBD.
Undulating gravel trails, grass.
Fees: $10. Non-BCA members add $3.
Contact: Zbigniew (Zebe)
Hosted by South Fraser Athletic Club www.southfraser.org
Results: On South Fraser site
3. Crescent Park — Saturday October 1, 2011
Crescent Park, White Rock/South Surrey
Times TBD, Track Rascals followed by JD ages 9-12.
Grass & packed dirt trail. Starts in upper field off 132nd Avenue.
Fees: Rascals $2, JD 9 yrs+ $6. Non-BCA members add $3.
Contact: Maureen de St Croix 604-535-2062, fax 604-536-4970
Hosted by Ocean Athletics www.oceanathletics.org
Results: On Ocean Athletics site (Excel file)
4. Kajaks — Saturday October 8, 2011 - CANCELLED: replacement event Nov 26 at National XC Champs
4. Frank Reynolds Memorial — Saturday October 15, 2011
Cates Park, North Vancouver
Walk-through 9 am, first race 9:30 am
Malcolm Lowery Trail with ocean vistas. Course is grass and gravel trails with some blacktop and wooden bridges. SPIKES NOT RECOMMENDED.
Fees: $10 for JDs. $3 discount if entered by Oct. 12. Non-BCA members add $3.
Contact: Dawn Copping 604-929-3554
Hosted by NorWesters www.norwesterstandf.com
Results: on Norwesters site (PDF)
5. BC Championships — Saturday October 29, 2011
Aldergrove Lake Regional Park, Aldergrove
Walk-through 10 am, first JD race 11:45 am
Loops are on grass and trails. Spikes are suitable.
Fees: $7 for JDs until Oct 24, $12 Oct 25-26. Non-BCA members add $3.
Contact BC Athletics
Hosted by Ocean Athletics. Details at www.bcathletics.org/main/xcchamps.htm
Results: on Ocean Athletics site (PDF)
6. National XC Championships — Saturday November 26, 2011
Jericho Beach Park, Vancouver
9:45am start
Grass and hard packed trail. Spikes are suitable. Shorter courses are mostly flat, longer courses have one short hill.
Contact Maureen de St. Croix
Results: On Ocean Athletics site
