Sunday 17 March 2024

GLCL 2023/24 XC SERIES AWARDS

 PRESENTATION DETAILS WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON.  

WELL DONE TO ALL WINNERS AND PARTICIPANTS AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT THIS SEASON.











CONFIRMED results for XC Series Race 5 @ PBB 10/3/24

  CONFIRMED results for XC Series Race 5 @ PBB are now available by clicking on the website links below.

INTERACTIVE RACE RESULT AND CATEGORIES 

INTERACTIVE SERIES TOTAL

All queries to be sent to glclxc@gmail.com

2024 GLCL Road Series

Just a reminder of the dates this season.   Any change to these and we will communicate ASAP.

Tues 7th May - Chepstow

Tues 21st May - Fairwater

 

Tues 4th June - Islwyn 


Tues 2nd July - Pontypool 


Tues 6th Aug - PBB

Saturday 24 February 2024

2023-24 GLCL XC Series: Fixture 5 of 5 Parc Bryn Bach Running Club

THIS IS A CLOSED EVENT FOR GWENT LEISURE CENTRE LEAGUE MEMBERS ONLY


RACE

GLCL XC Round 5 Parc Bryn Bach

HOST 

Parc Bryn Bach Running Club

VENUE

Parc Bryn Bach, Merthyr Road, Tredegar, NP22 3RX

DATE

10/03/2024

CONTACT DETAILS

Lee Aherne l_aherne@sky.com

Sam Jones sam.jones@ysgolyfenni.co.uk

TIMETABLE

 

GLCL Race briefing 10.50

GLCL Race start time 11.00

GLCL Junior race 10:00

 

 

PARKING

Parking is available at the top end of the Park, adjacent to the skate-park and golf driving range. However, should this become full, street parking along the industrial estate (displayed) can also be used. Please try to avoid using the centre’s car park and follow instructions from the car park marshals on hand. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOILETS

Toilets are available within the golf driving range, and also at the park’s Visitor Centre. Please follow any signage provided and change into clean footwear prior to entering the building, or enter the Visitor’s Centre toilet facilities from the rear.

 


 

THE COURSE

 

The race will have a total length of approximately 4.5 miles / 7.1km and consists of 3 laps for all runners. The route displayed starts with one small clockwise lap around the perimeter of the first field followed by two larger laps (taking in both fields) then heading onto the finish.

 

Posts and tape will mark the key parts of the course perimeter alongside marshals deployed at key areas on the route.



 

 

FIRST AID

 

First aid will be provided by St. John Ambulance 


RISK ASSESSMENT







 


 





The course is run entirely on fields with multiple natural hazards that create a risk of

slips or trips. Based on the experience of previous years in is likely that the ground will be very wet, muddy and slippery. It is strongly advised that all runners wear suitable footwear for the ground conditions such as spikes or trail shoes with a high level of grip.

 

 

 

 

UKA PERMIT





 

 

OFFICIALS

 

Race referee – Mike Heare

 

RACE NUMBER / TIMING CHIPS

 

No number/chip = no result for you (don't start without one)

 

Wear the number most recently allocated - if you use an old one you find at home and it's not currently registered to you, you will not appear in the results

 

Please make sure you do not hold your hand over your number/chip when you cross the finish line - hold arms to side or above your head. You may not get registered by the system and the backup video at the finish will not record your number. 

 

Please do not get close to the timing equipment (finish) once you've been through the finish once. Repeated 'pings' slow down the results system

 

Please do not take unused chips (from runners who are not running) close to the finish....otherwise those not attending will appear in the results. 

 

Full details can be found here on the GLCL Website - Entry / Registration Section 

 

HEADPHONES

In accordance with UKA Rule 240 S 5, the wearing of headphones, or similar devices, is not permitted in this race. Non-compliance will result in the disqualification of the athlete and if deemed necessary a points penalty against the offending club.

 

CODE OF CONDUCT

Please adhere to the Code of Conduct at all times.  Full details can be found here on the  GLCL Website - Rules

 

COMPETITION RULES

Full details can be found here on the  GLCL Website - Rules

 


Wednesday 7 February 2024

CONFIRMED results for XC Series Race 4 @ Fairwater 4/2/24

 CONFIRMED results for XC Series Race 4 @ Fairwater are now available by clicking on the website links below.

INTERACTIVE RACE RESULT AND CATEGORIES 

INTERACTIVE SERIES TOTAL

All queries to be sent to glclxc@gmail.com

Wednesday 24 January 2024

2023-24 GLCL XC Series: Fixture 4 of 5 Fairwater

THIS IS A CLOSED EVENT FOR GWENT LEISURE CENTRE LEAGUE MEMBERS ONLY

RACE

GLCL XC Round 4 Risca

HOST 

Fairwater Runners

VENUE

Risca Leisure Centre, Pontymason Lane, Risca, NP11 6GH

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DATE

04/02/2024

CONTACT DETAILS

Mark Prosser mprosser1972@outlook.com

TIMETABLE


GLCL Race briefing 10.50

GLCL Race start time 11.00



PARKING


Parking is available at the leisure centre. However, this is fairly limited and will also be used by other users of the

facilities and therefore car sharing is strongly advised. Please follow instructions from car park marshals. In the

event the car park is full you may have to park on nearby roads. In this instance please park legally, safely and

with consideration to residents.


TOILETS


Toilets are available within the leisure centre. Please follow any signage provided and change into clean footwear

prior to entering the building. Note that we do not have use of wider facilities within the leisure centre and please

avoid congregating in the building before or after the race.


COURSE


The race will have a total length of approximately 4.3 miles / 7km and consists of 3.5 laps for all runners. Each

full lap (shown in red on the map) is approx. 1.25 miles with the final partial lap (shown in blue) being approx.

0.6 miles. The course is generally flat but with several short, steep banks to climb and descend. The race starts in

the lower field near the woodland and follows the perimeter of the field in a generally clockwise direction.

The route then climbs a bank towards the fenced hockey pitch to then turn right and travel anti-clockwise around

2 sides of the pitch before continuing up a further bank and travelling clockwise around the upper field. From

the top field the course heads back down two banks and into a section of woodland that is run in a clockwise loop.

Upon exiting the woodland turn left towards the bottom end of the lower field then loop around to the start area to

complete the lap and commence laps 2, 3 and 4. After approximately 0.6 miles on the 4th and final lap at the end

of the short side of the hockey pitch runners will turn left to follow a third (long) side of the hockey pitch for

approximately 70m enter the finish funnel. Marshals and run route signs will give directions. Posts and tape will

mark the key parts of the course perimeter and corners forming a series of gates through which all runners must

pass.


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FIRST AID


First aid will be provided by St. John Ambulance 


RISK ASSESSMENT


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The course is run entirely on fields and a section of woodland with multiple natural hazards that create a risk of

slips or trips. Based on the experience of previous years in is likely that the ground will be very wet, muddy and

slippery. It is strongly advised that all runners wear suitable footwear for the ground conditions such as spikes or

trail shoes with a high level of grip.


UKA PERMIT



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OFFICIALS


Race referee – Christine Vorres


OTHER INFO


There may be other events happening at the leisure centre during the race. The race route includes the area around

the hockey and rugby pitches. Please ensure the path accessing the hockey pitch is kept clear at all times and allow

space around the perimeter for any spectators. Be respectful to other leisure centre users and staff.


RACE NUMBER / TIMING CHIPS


No number/chip = no result for you (don't start without one)


Wear the number most recently allocated - if you use an old one you find at home and it's not currently registered

to you, you will not appear in the results


Please make sure you do not hold your hand over your number/chip when you cross the finish line - hold arms to

side or above your head. You may not get registered by the system and the backup video at the finish will not

record your number. 


Please do not get close to the timing equipment (finish) once you've been through the finish once. Repeated 'pings'

slow down the results system


Please do not take unused chips (from runners who are not running) close to the finish.... otherwise those not

attending will appear in the results. 


Full details can be found here on the GLCL Website - Entry / Registration Section 


HEADPHONES


In accordance with UKA Rule 240 S 5, the wearing of headphones, or similar devices, is not permitted in this race.

Non-compliance will result in the disqualification of the athlete and if deemed necessary a points penalty against

the offending club.


CODE OF CONDUCT


Please adhere to the Code of Conduct at all times.  Full details can be found here on the  GLCL Website - Rules


COMPETITION RULES


Full details can be found here on the  GLCL Website - Rules