Club Notices

Notices

Please note that Lytchett School will be closed from the 1^st to 15^th August this year. This means that on Thursdays 5^th and 12^th August, the club runs will take place from the Claypipe pub, Holton Heath 7pm for 7.15pm start. It is anticipated that we will run along trails in Wareham Forest.

Dave Whiddon and Kelly Jordan are cycling from Land End to John O'Groats. I'm sure we all wish them bon voyage. Follow their progress at FindMeSpot.

With thanks to Heather and Ken, Wayfarers Relays photos now online - results to follow.

Well done to Amanda Smart, who ran the Tarrant Valley 10K one day after running in the gruelling Swanage Half!

Jeff Yeoman is once again organising a Weymouth Night Out by train on Saturday 7^th August 2010. A train TIMETABLE is available online but please contact Jeff for further information.

Clare Welford will be taking part in the Poole Harbour Bike Ride on 21^stAugust. Why not join Clare to help raise money for a local charity. Note that fancy dress isn't obligatory! Here's a reminder of the website for more information:

http://www.piratesofpoole.com/bike%20ride/bikeride.html

The annual Sue's Handicap race will take place on Thursday, 26^th August at Lytchett Minster School from 7.15pm. This race is strictly Striders only and is in memory of Neil Russell's wife, Sue, who died of cancer a few years ago. Sue was not a runner but enthusiastically attended many social events and is sadly missed by all that knew her. If you wish to run, please supply a recent 5K or 10K time to Neil or any committee member so that the starting handicap times can be worked out.

The Poole Runners Summer Time Trial Series started on Friday 30^th April 2010 at Upton House. The 3.5 mile senior race starts at 7.30pm; the 1.4Km junior race 30 minutes earlier at 7pm. Entry fees are £2 (senior), £1 (junior) - enter on the day and keep your number. There are 5 races during the summer - 30^th April, 21^st May, 18^th June, 16^th July and 20^th August. More information from Bruce Cameron of Poole Runners or www.poolerunners.com.

Any paid-up member can stand for election for any Committee position at the AGM but, due to retirements, the following important Club roles will definitely become vacant at the end of 2010 - Race Director, Club Secretary, Webmaster, Ladies Captain and a new proposed position, Cross-Country Captain.

Please note the following URLs have been added to the General Links page:

Age-Grade Calculator

Predicted Race Times Calculator

Please note that race entry form folders have been deposited at both the Sandacres and Claypipe pubs. Please ask the bar staff for the folder if you wish to view or take any forms. You can also add forms but please ensure that any new forms are placed in both folders to keep them in step. If you cannot visit both venues then please give some copied forms to a willing member who can update the other folder.

Palma ½ Marathon 17^th October 2010

Flight Information - Ryanair from Bournemouth to Palma and back:

Out Sat. 16th Oct., time changed to 12:20
Return 20:45, landing 22:00.

Hotel details:

Hotel Costa Azul - from £220 for 3 nights b&b double room or £350 for 5 nights

Further information - see Tony Peach

Next year's Awards Dinner will take place at the Canford Magna Golf Club on Saturday 5^th February 2011 price £21.50 per head - menus and further information available later this year.

Next year's Lytchett 10 will take place on Sunday 20^th February 2011 - further information available later this year.

It is vitally important that, if you are participating in races for Lytchett Manor Striders, you ensure that you are a currently paid-up Club member and have a valid EA license. Membership forms and payments can be sent to the address at the bottom of the Club's Membership Application Form.

PLEASE NOTE: UK Athletics Rules for Competition Rule 216 Entries contains 3 specific clauses relevant to the issue of number swapping :

(1) Every entry for a race shall be made to the Race Secretary on the official entry form, or the Universal entry form (if acceptable to the Promoter), as approved by the appropriate Association.

(2) Entries shall be made in the competitor’s true name as legally registered and must be completed with the correct age/date of birth and other details.

(3) Numbers are issued to the individual athlete completing the application form and are non-transferable except with the specific authority of the Race Secretary.

General Rule 14 (which applies to all disciplines) amplifies these rules requiring in 14(6) the intending competitor to sign the entry form and in 14(10) the entry has to be accompanied by the full amount of the stipulated entry fee.

In addition to the Rules for Competition, there are additional issues:

a) There is a significant Health and Safety issue of the need to know that the competitor wearing a particular number is who the entry details say that person is. It is unlikely that a runner wearing someone else’s number is still covered by the insurance cover available under the permit.

b) In addition the need to have accurate results avoids the difficulties for organisers have at times with getting prizes to the correct runners – men running in female numbers; age group prizes going to the wrong persons etc.