Central Lancashire Grand Prix

New Blog Co-ordinator

2011-12-09T19:33:00.000Z

Hi everybody,

I (Terry Gardiner) have just taken over the role of CLGP blog co-ordinator.

I will be updating and titivating the site before the start of the next CLGP season and I would welcome any suggestions or requests for content.

The blog is only ever going to be as good as the content that is on it, so please send me your CLGP race reports, photos or any news that you feel is relevant to the other CLGP clubs.

Send your content to terrygardiner123@yahoo.co.uk

Minutes of CLGP AGM - 7th December 2011

2011-12-09T19:18:00.000Z

MINUTES OF CENTRAL LANCS GRAND PRIX AGM

Gin Pit 7^th December 2011

1. Attendees

Mark Emmett (Chairman) – Radcliffe

Garry Baines (Secretary) - Astley & Tyldesley

Andrew Coates (Treasurer) – Astley & Tyldesley

Steve Doxey – Swinton

Dave Waywell – Wesham

Sue Williams – Burnden

Paul Jackson- Chorley Harriers

Pete Bland – Horwich RMI

Andrew Doyle – Bolton

Ken Fowler – Bolton

Paul Weall –Wigan Phoenix

Brian Cairns – Wigan Phoenix

Terry Gardiner – Astley & Tyldesley

Apologies for absence:-

Chris Greenall- Burnden

Joe Galvin –Leigh Harriers

2. Minutes of the previous AGM

Minutes were accepted as correct with no matters arising

3. Presentation of Accounts

Accounts were presented by the Treasurer and accepted as correct. The competition recorded a surplus of £64.71 for the year with a sum of £500.71 currently showing as Cash in Hand.

4. Election of Officials

The following officials were proposed, seconded and duly elected for the 2012 Season:

Mark Emmett (Chairman)

Garry Baines (Secretary)

Andrew Coates (Treasurer)

Chris Greenall (Results Co-ordinator)

Terry Gardiner (Web-Site Co-ordinator)

A vote of thanks should be recorded to Vince Ashton and Gary Stevens as out-going Results and Web-site Co-ordinators

5. Leigh Harriers

Leigh Harriers applied to join the Competition as a full member in 2011 and were unanimously accepted by all existing member clubs.

6. Grand Prix Race Dates 2012

The following dates were confirmed for the 2012 season:-

19^th February Central Lancashire 5k (Bolton)

4^th March: The Trotters 5 (Burnden)

15^th April: Radcliffe 10km

16^th May Horwich 5

13^th June: Three Sisters 5k trail race (Wigan Phoenix)

1^st August: Chorley 4.4 Trail

12^th August: NVAC 10k @ Bispham (Wesham)

9^th September: Pennington Flash 5 mile trail race (Leigh Harriers)

30^th September: Swinton 10

7^th October: Gin Pit 5 (A&T)

Notes:

a). Members from competing CLGP clubs will be allowed to enter races at no extra charge on the day of the race, provided the race is not full. It is the duty of the runner to establish the identity of his club in the event of any disputes.

b). Clubs are encouraged to include that their individual race is part of the Central Lancashire Grand Prix on their Entry Form.

7. Provision of Water and Wearing of ear-phones at Races

Race Organisers of all Clubs are reminded that it is a Directive of E.A. that water should be provided for all competitors at the end of the race. Self-dispensed water from communal tubs is not considered to be hygienic by the CLGP member clubs.

Whilst not an E.A. Directive, the wearing of ear-phones should be discouraged at all races and race organisers are encouraged to display this request on entry forms with starters re-iterating the point before the race.

8. Levy Fees

A levy of £0.50 per CLGP runner will be charged in the 2012 season. Vince Ashton or host clubs will inform the Treasurer of the participating numbers after each race and an invoice for payment within 28days will be e-mailed to the club concerned.

Should a club wish to join the competition but is unable to host a race; an annual fee of £25 will be charged for payment before the first race.

Should a club wish to nominate a race under its Directorship for inclusion in the CLGP Race Calendar but not enter the competition itself, a fee of £100 will be charged, for payment before the race date.

9. Rules of the Competition.

The rules of the competition were confirmed as follows:-

(i) 10 runners irrespective of gender to count in ‘A’ team

(ii) 8 runners irrespective of gender to count in ‘B’ team

(iii) 6 runners irrespective of gender to count in Vets team

(iv) 4 runners to count in Ladies team

(v) Races to be held in 2012 – 10

(vi) Best 7 out of 10 races to count for individual prizes

(vii) In the event of 8 races being held in subsequent years, best 6 out of 8 races to count for individual prizes

In the event of 9 races being held, best 6 out of 9 races to count.

(vii) Team result – worst race to be discarded

(viii) Vet categories to start at V40 for Men and L35 for Ladies. Each category to cover a 5 year period.

(ix) Entry on the day – no extra charge to CLGP runners. Race organisers should inform other CLGP members clubs if the race is getting close to being fully subscribed.

It is the responsibility of the individual runners to inform the race organiser of their CLGP status.

(x) Runners cannot compete for more than one club in the Grand Prix in the same season. Results will only count for the first claimed club.

(xi) Runners will retain the Age Category in which they complete their own first race in the competition throughout its duration.

(xii) Clubs must stipulate that all competing athletes wear club colours, save for exceptional circumstances.

Host clubs are required to e-mail the results of their races to Chris Greenall as soon as possible after the race.

chrisgreenall@talktalk.net

Results will be circulated and published on the CLGP web-site as soon as possible after the race.

10. Prizes

Team trophies for best A’ team, best ‘B’ team, best Veterans team and best Ladies Team will be awarded.

Individual trophies will be awarded for first 5 men and ladies*, 1^st and 2^nd male and lady vets in each category.

Male vet categories start at V40 and Lady vet categories at L35.

Juniors will compete in the open age competition.

*It was agreed by the meeting that Ladies prizes should also be increased to include the first 5 runners.

11. Prize Presentation

Prizes will be presented as soon as possible (by mid-November) after the last race in the calendar at a suitable venue.

It is proposed that each participating club should, in rotation, undertake to host the prize presentation. This may be a recognised race, a ‘Social Run’ or a social event. The host club will fund the event and recoup any out of pocket expenses through an admission fee.

It was agreed that the following clubs should host the event for the next 3 years:-

2012: Wesham

2013: Radcliffe

2014: Bolton United Harriers

The host club for 2015 will be elected at the 2012 AGM.

12. Replacement of Shields

Two shields, the Veterans and the ‘B’Team trophies, are now fully inscribed with the winners names on all the spaces that are currently available.

After inspection of one of the trophies, it was decided that no replacement was necessary as there is adequate space to insert additional name plates.

13. Web-Site up-date

A BlogSpot can be accessed via the following address:-

http://centrallancsgrandprix,blogspot.com

Links to individual member clubs also appear on this web-site.

Clubs are encouraged to furnish the Web-Site Co-ordinator at the e-mail address below with race reports and any other information which the runners from member clubs may find useful and which may help to promote the competition and the clubs therein.

terrygardiner123@yahoo.co.uk

14. Number of clubs in the competition

This was discussed at length by all attendees. The consensus is that 10 clubs is probably the maximum we can accommodate with regard to the number of races we can hold in a calendar year. There is a still the provision for clubs to enter the competition and not host any races (see point 8).

However any future applications will still be considered carefully at subsequent AGMs, as some existing member clubs may eventually wish to exit the competition.

Whilst it is sometimes difficult to attain for various reasons, member clubs are encouraged to ensure a minimum of 10 runners per club support each race in the calendar.

15. Suggested Date of the next meeting

Tuesday 4^th December 2012 at Gin Pit commencing 7.30p.m.

16. Any other Business

It was agreed that there is currently no great demand to hold a CLGP relay event, separate from the main CLGP competition.

However 2 member clubs are holding relay events:-

Wigan Phoenix at Haigh Hall on 10^th March

Wesham from Blackpool Fire station on 27^th July. Details of this event will be forwarded by Dave Waywell nearer to the date.

Meeting closed at 8.35p.m.

Funeral of Terry Nortley

2011-11-23T08:37:00.000Z

The funeral of Terry Nortley will be held on Monday at Radcliffe Crematorium 11am, followed by a gathering afterwards, of anyone who wishes to attend, at Stand Golf Club. Its is more than likely "family flowers only", will keep you appraised.

If anyone is attending the unveiling of the plaque for "The Terry Nortley Mile" at Close Park on Sunday I would advise you to get there by 2pm as parking could be an issue

Mark Emmett
Radcliffe AC Chair

2011-11-20T18:33:00.000Z

It with sad news that I have to inform people of the death of Terry Nortley, President of Radcliffe AC. Terry had coached numerous local club athletes over the years and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Once details of the funeral are available I will make them known.

Mark Emmett
Radcliffe AC Chair

CLGP AGM

2011-10-10T11:52:00.000+01:00

The CLGP 2011 AGM is fixed for Wednesday 7th December at Gin Pit starting at 7.30pm.

I'll send out an agenda nearer the time. If anyone has any specific issue they would like to discuss at the meeting please let me know and I will add it to the agenda.

We will be setting the dates for the races in the 2012 CLGP Calendar at this meeting, so please be having a think on what date you want to host your race if you have not done so already.

Also if anyone is aware of any new clubs wishing to join the competition, could you get a representative from the club to get in touch with me so that they may attend the meeting.

Thank you.

Garry Baines

Secretary -CLGP

CLGP Trophy Winners 2011

2011-10-10T11:34:00.006+01:00

Team Events

Club Champions: Bolton United Harriers

‘B’ Team Champions: Bolton United Harriers

Veteran Champions: Astley & Tyldesley Road Runners

Ladies Champions: Astley & Tyldesley Road Runners

Men’s Individual Ladies’ Individual

1st: James Kevan - Horwich 1st: Maria Lowe –A&T

2nd: Gareth Booth - Horwich 2nd: Joanna Goorney - Wesham

3rd: Seamus Walker –Bolton Utd 3rd: Kirsty Preece – Burnden

4th: John Knowles – Burnden

5th: Simon Ford –A&T

Men’s Vets Ladies’ Vets

V40 L35

1st: Seamus Walker – Bolton Utd 1st: Suzanne Gregory –A&T

2nd: Dave Jackson – Horwich 2nd: Jayne Dickenson – Bolton Utd

V45 L40

1st: Peter Chan – A&T 1st: Joanna Goorney - Wesham

2nd Sean McMyler – Horwich 2nd: Kirsty Preece - Burnden

V50 L45

1st: Steve Nolan - Burnden 1st: Isaline Hughes - Burnden

2nd: Martyn Pollitt - Burnden 2nd: Jean Mann – A&T

V55 L50

1st: Paul Christie - Burnden 1st: Anne Ferguson - Burnden

2nd: Ken Fowler – Bolton Utd 2nd: Kath Hoyer - Wesham

V60 L55

1st: Pete Bland – Horwich 1st: Sheila Jones - Radcliffe

2nd: Ian Hamilton – A&T

V65 L60

1st: Dave Waywell -Wesham 1st: Eileen Royle - Radcliffe

2011-09-30T18:18:00.001+01:00

Please pass this important information onto your members!

Anyone travelling to the Gin Pit 5 on Sunday from the Bolton area should be aware that the A579 is closed between 4 Lane Ends and Atherton.

We recommend that an alternative route is taken either via Westhoughton or Little Hulton.

Thank you.

Garry Baines

CLGP Prize Presentation

2011-09-30T08:46:00.001+01:00

Can you inform your members of the following information and post the details on your respective web-sites? These will also appear on the CLGP blog.

"The CLGP Prize Presentation for 2011 season will be hosted by Wigan Phoenix and will be held at Wigan Rugby Union Club on Friday 18th November - a venue you all know well as it's the registration point for the Haigh Hall Races. Admission will be no more than £3 per person.

A request for prospective numbers from each club will be circulated after Sunday's final CLGP at Gin Pit."

Thank you

Garry Baines

Secretary - CLGP

Gin Pit 5 - Sunday 2nd October

2011-09-23T12:14:00.003+01:00

Next Sunday 2nd October is the Gin Pit 5 Trail Race & 2 Mile Fun Runs held at the Miners Welfare Club, End of Ley Road, Prince's Avenue, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 7DW

Prices £6.00 for all CLGP clubs on the day and £7.00 for all other runners and £9.00 for non-club runners

Each finisher will get a "start fitness" shoe bag to carry your trainers or muddy x-country spikes to races

5 mile race starts at 11am
2 mile fun run starts at 10.30am

If you need any more information contact Gary Stevens stevensgary@hotmail.com or 01942 799162

Swinton 10 by Steve Doxey

2011-09-21T08:40:00.001+01:00

Just to remind everyone it is the Swinton 10mile race this coming Sunday.

In the past we have recommended that runners should not wear Ipods or MP3 players during the race. Due to an accident at the beginning of the year, a runner from Swinton, who had been to the club a few times got knocked down and killed on the East Lancs Road, whilst wearing a MP3 player. This brought home to us the fact that when out on the roads, everyone should be aware of what is going on around them, and if necessary be able to respond to marshals instructions.

Therefore for safety reasons, we will not be permitting the use of Ipods or MP3 players during the race. Anyone who is caught wearing an Ipod or MP3 player will have their name removed from the results.

I have also emailed this to other club secretaries as well, but if you could put it on the website I would be grateful.

Best Regards

Steve

2011-06-17T08:38:00.002+01:00

Adrian Selby's funeral is next Tuesday, 12 noon at Radcliffe Crematorium, followed by a gathering at "Hardy Hall" Little Lever. Dress code being casual nothing formal.

If anyone is going to Hardy Hall please let me know so I can pass on the details for the catering

Thanks
Mark Emmett

Family flowers only, donations to I think the Hospice or Christies will let you know as soon as I find out

2011-06-15T15:08:00.002+01:00

It is with great sadness that I have to anounce the untimely death of Adrian Selby in his early 40's. Adrian ran for Horwich RMI and up until his recent illness was a regular competitor and winner of our events. He was well known to a lot of local runners and will be sadly missed. Our thoughts go out to his family, from everyone involved with the Central Lancs Grand Prix

Radcliffe 3 Day Challenge :"I Conquered the Challenge."

2011-06-08T10:08:00.001+01:00

Radcliffe 3 Day Challenge :"I Conquered the Challenge."

14th July sees the start of the 2nd running of the challenge with the well established Bull Hill Fell Race of approx 5.5 miles, starting from the Wagon & Horses Pub in Hawkshaw, near Bury at 7.30pm (Allow 10 minutes warm up to get to the start)

15th July sees the "Summer Cross Country" race around the woods of Giant Seat Scout Camp, approx 5.0 miles, race HQ being at the camp site near to Ringley motors, Ringley Road, Radcliffe. Starting at 7.00pm. This is an undulating course of varying terrain

16th July sees the start of the "Woodcocks 5 mile Trail Race" around the trail, roads and canal paths of Radcliffe and Ringley. A mainly flat course similar to our 10k but without the diversions so none of the tough up and downs. The easiest of the 3 races by far and justifiably so after the 2 previous days (Allow 10 minutes warm up to get to the start)

Last year in its 1st year it was a great success, Ginny Willey (Middleton Harriers) and Rob Jackson (Horwich RMI) were 1st home over the 3 days.

On line entry to individual races or series at www.ukresults.net £10 affiliated & £16 unafiliated for series

Hope to see some familiar faces there.
All the best
Mark Emmett
Radcliffe AC

Haigh Hall 4 - Weds 11th May

2011-04-29T15:48:00.000+01:00

Haigh Hall 4 Mile Road Race, reg. at Wigan Rugby Club, Wingates Road, off Leyland Mill Lane, Wigan Lane (A449) between Cherry Gardens PH and Wigan Infirmary (WN1 2SJ - location map on entry form). Late entry desk from 7.15 at the start off Hall Lane.
2011 entry fees: £4/£6 (+£1 on night) or £6/£10 u/a if you pre-enter June's Trail race at same time (pay "Wigan Phoenix")
Contact: Paul Carroll, 21 Pilgrims Way, Standish, Wigan WN6 0AJ - tel. 01257 426166 evenings & weekends

Radcliffe 10k by Mark Emmet

2011-04-04T12:47:00.002+01:00

On a day when heavy showers were expected the Radcliffe 10k was run in a variety of weather on a mild morning, the rain more or less holding off throughout the race. A field of 234 runners completed the second running of the new challenging course around the Nature trail, roads and paths of Ringley and along the canals of Radcliffe to finish on the "Nellie Halsted" track. The course was slightly longer than last year to get it as close to 10k as possible.
1st home was James Kevan of Horwich RMI in 34.30, followed by David Locket (V45) of Salford Harriers, Gareth Booth of Horwich RMI, Tom Carson (Junior Male) of Bolton United Harriers and in 5th place John Knowles of Burnden Road Runners.
1st lady home was Carly Needham of Rochdale Harriers in 38.23, followed by Joanna Goorney (L40) of Wesham Road Runners, Maria Lowe of Astley & Tylesley R.C., Kirsty Preece of Burnden Road Runners and 5th lady being Josie Maley of Astley & Tyldesley R.C.
There were plenty of CLGP runners in attendance with tremendous support at the end of the race as runners waited for their team mates to come in and had the opportunity to enjoy the refreshments provided by Asda, Radcliffe, who had seven unaffiliated runners competing for the "Tickled Pink" charity.
A good number of vets competed with probably the best performance of the day coming from John Riley of Northern Vets who finished the race in a credible 49.33 and 103rd place. At the other end of the age scale Tom Carson finishing in 4th place in 35.52 was a great piece of running for a Junior man.
Team prizes went to Astley & Tyldesley for the ladies and Horwich for the men.
On behalf of all at Radcliffe AC, I hope you had an enjoyable race which will be held again next year, you support of our race was greatly appreciated.

Mark Emmet
Radcliffe AC Chair

PS photo attached of the A & T debrief !

Radcliffe 10k

2011-03-31T14:00:00.001+01:00

I've just run round the 10k course and at the moment it's definitely runnable in road shoes, however should it rain much more trail shoes may be the best option. On line entries open till Friday evening, entries will be taken on the day at no extra cost to our CLGP members as agreed.

Mark Emmett
Radcliffe A.C.

Trotters 5 - Written by Stewart Jones of Burden Road Runners

2011-03-09T21:38:00.004Z

Well as you all know this was a new race which was "FLAT", well I have to confess I forgot to put Flat compaired to the historic races Burnden have put on.

But what I did do and I think you will all agree is I booked the weather, we couldn't have asked for better weather this time of year and I think the scenery

was perfect a little road and track taking you through an open farm were you could see Deer, Ostriches, Lama's and all sorts of animals, that's if you had the

time to look around and take in the view, but I know as a runner (some might say) you miss all the scenery when your fully committed to racing and focusing just on the race.

At 10am on Sunday the 6th March the race began and just under two hundred runners were off. This was a good mix of runners with 112 grand prix runners and the

rest made up of other clubs and non-club runners. At the front Marc Tillotson took the lead and quickly settled down and at the end of the first loop had commanded

a good lead, he was followed by a group with the likes of Nick Leigh from Altrincham, Thomas Carson from Bolton, Paul Mannion from Astley and Tyldesley, Stuart Sharp form Radcliffe

and Colin Rigby again from Astley and Tyldesley. they were followed shortly afterwards by the leading lady runners. Heading the lead was Maria Lowe of Astley + Tyldesley, followed by Kirsty

Preece from Burnden and Jose Maley again from Astley + Tyldesley

As the runners finished the race they were met by great support from people watching the race giving bags of encouragement.

All finishers were handed a technical T-Shirt. Also given out were goody bags and spot prizes which were all donated by Up and Running so I would

like to say a "Big Thank You" to them to help making a very good day.

I was stood at the finish with Andy Staveley and we both spoke to many runners after the race had finished, the feed back we got was very positive with people stating it was a

race they would return to next year, so again thanks for the positive feed back and thanks to all for their support. CHEERS

1st male Marc Tillotson, 2nd Nick Leigh, 3rd Thomas Carson

1st Female Maria Lowe, 2nd Kirsty Preece, 3rd Jose Maley

1st Male team: Marc Tillotson/Thomas Carson/Shay Walker - Bolton

1st Female team: Maria Lowe/Jose Maley/Jean Mann - Astley + Tyldesley

Mens Vets

V40 Paul Mannion, V45 Sean McMyler, V50 Steve Nolan, V55 Ken Fowler, Vet 60 Tony Hesketh, V65 Dave Weywell, V70 Phil Martin

Ladies Vets

V35 Caroline Scholes, V40 Kirsty Preece, V45 Jean Mann, V50 Joan Jackson, V55 Sheila Jones, V 60 Eileen Royal

1st Junior Male Daniel Johnson

1st male vet team: Paul Mannion/Colin Rigby/Sean Moran - Astley + Tyldesley

1st female vets team: Caroline Scholes/Jayne Dickinson/Catherine Jones - Bolton

Gin Pit 5 - Sunday 10th April

2011-03-07T16:50:00.004Z

Astley & Tyldesley Road Runners are hosting the first Gin Pit 5 on 2011 on Sunday 10th April.

The April race is not in the CLGP fixtures however it would still be great to get a good turn out from the CLGP clubs.

Entry form is ... http://www.ukresults.net/forms/110410ginpit.pdf

or online ... http://www.ukforms.net/onlineforms/php/Applicant.php?EventID=881

Latest Standings

2011-02-21T21:03:00.002Z

Are now available..just click on the link to the right, under latest standings (race 1).

Results will update within 48 hours of each race.

Thanks to Vince Ashton.

Central Lancashire 5K at Leverhulme Park by Nick Howarth

2011-02-21T14:43:00.000Z

Sunday 20^th February saw Bolton United Harriers & A.C. host the first race of the Central Lancashire Grand Prix series with a new 5K event. With 245 entries, the race featured good representation from all our local CLGP clubs.

The race started on the athletics track at Leverhulme Park , Bolton , in bright but cold conditions. Taking in parkland trails and roads, the route featured a steep downhill section in the first kilometre, paid for with a tough uphill slog in the second. Bolton United Harriers’ Tony Valentine set a strong early pace, closely watched by his junior teammate, Tom Carson. The second half’s flattish terrain led to a dramatic turnabout in the race, as Bolton ’s Marc Tillotson, returning after injury, took the lead with 400m to go. In the Grandstand setting of the athletics track, he powered to the finish line, winning in an impressive 15m 47s. Tony Valentine finished second in 16m 03s and Tom Carson third in 16m 19s. Bolton UH won the men’s team prize, Astley & Tyldesley were second and Horwich RMI third.

In the women’s race, Astley & Tyldesley’s Bolton-based Maria Lowe led unchallenged from the start. Her winning time of 18m 57s was followed by Jo Goorney’s 19m 25s and Horwich RMI’s Suzanne Budgett in third (20m 05s). Astley & Tyldesley won the women’s team prize, with a strong performance by Burnden Road Runners placing them second to Bolton ’s third.

The championship is already off to a flyer and the competing clubs will be looking ahead to series’ next race at Smithills Coaching House. The Trotters Five is being staged by Burnden Road Runners on Sunday 6^th March.

Organiser Nick Howarth was pleased with morning’s events.

NB. Other category results are as follows:

MV40 Paul Mannion 16.52 A & T

MV45 Pater Chan 17.24 A & T

MV50 Steve Nolan 17.34 Burnden RR

MV55 Ken Fowler 19.46 Bolton UH

MV60 Evan Cook 19.14 Blackburn H

MV65+ Dave Waywell 22.00 Wesham RR

MJ Tom Carson 16.19 Bolton UH

FV35 Caroline Scholes 20.26 Bolton UH

FV40 Joanna Goorney 19.25 Wesham RR

FV45 Suzanne Budgett 20.05 Horwich RMI

FV50 Anne Ferguson 22.08 Burnden RR

FV55 Susan Catterall 23.05 Northern Vets

FV60 Eileen Royle 25.38 Radcliffe RC

FJ Emma Holden 27.14 Unattached

CLGP 5k Update

2011-02-07T15:45:00.001Z

125 entries now for Central Lancashire 5K at Bolton.

If there is anyone who is not running and can help with marshalling or experience on finishing funnel it would really be appreciated. You know what it is like they all want to run!!

Nick

Trotters 5 by Stew Jones

2011-02-01T14:52:00.002Z

The FLAT TROTTERS 5 miles

Hi everyone just thought I would remind you that our race is near approaching.

This is a two lap course which is flat. It starts at the Smithills coaching house and goes round the perimeter of a local park,

then through an animal farm leading out onto the road and back round to Smithills coaching house, which completes the first lap

followed by the same loop again finishing near to the coaching house.

As most of you know me I'm not a keen fan of hills and this course is what i would class as slightly undulating as close to flat as you

can imagine. Therefore a good course to get a descent time and to measure were your at this time of year.

Technical T-Sirts to all finishers, and spot prizes. There are also over £600 of prizes to individuals/teams/vet winners

I hope you all make it as this will start the year off with a bang and is the second race in the grand prix calander .

Cheers everyone, and good running for 2011

Stew Jones

CLGP 5k - Sunday 20th February

2011-01-27T15:06:00.002Z

Just to let everyone know the CLGP 5k on Sunday 20th February is now at 100 pre-entries.

Early entry is advisable.

Radcliffe AC 10 Mile Multi Terrain race (not a champs race)

2011-01-03T22:27:00.000Z

Sunday 6th February 2011, 10.30am start, registration at Radcliffe Cricket Club, allow 10 minutes to get to the start. £5 attached, £7 unattached £1 extra on the day. On line entries via www.ukresults.net

The run starts on Sion Street, near the junction with Cams Lane. Crossing the Radcliffe Viaduct and following the Nature Trail for over a mile and a half, the runners turn left to follow a steep little climb before getting onto an undulating loop around the fields next to Hurst Wood before returning to the Nature Trail and heading on to a loop around the Phillips Park area before returning via the footbridge over the River Irwell onto Sion Street and then onto Cams Lane to finish on the Nellie Halstead Track.

Last year was the 1st running of this course attracting 247 finishers of all abilities, 1st male 56.57, 1st female 70.24.

Mark Emmett
Radcliffe AC

Gin Pit - Change of date

2011-01-03T11:10:00.001Z

Note the October Gin Pit 5 has now been changed to Sunday 2nd October.

Please amend your race diary.

2011 CLGP Fixtures

2010-12-08T13:31:00.006Z

Grand Prix Race Dates 2011

11^th May Haigh Hall 4

20^th July: Horwich 5

3^rdAugust: Chorley 4.4 Trail

14th August: NVAC 10k @ Bispham (Wesham)

25^th September: Swinton 10

2nd October: Gin Pit 5 (A&T)

AGM by Garry Baines

2010-12-08T13:29:00.001Z

MINUTES OF CENTRAL LANCS GRAND PRIX AGM

Gin Pit 1st December 2010

Attendees

Mark Emmett (Chairman) – Radcliffe

Garry Baines (Secretary) - Astley & Tyldesley

Andrew Coates (Treasurer) – Astley & Tyldesley

Vince Ashton (Results Co-ordinator) - Radcliffe

Steve Doxey – Swinton

Dave Waywell – Wesham

Stewart Jones – Burnden

Paul Jackson- Chorley Harriers

Pete Ramsdale – Horwich RMI

Andrew Doyle - Bolton

Apologies for absence:-

Gary Stevens – Astley & Tyldesley

Minutes of the previous AGM

Minutes were accepted as correct with no matters arising

Presentation of Accounts

Accounts were presented by the Treasurer and accepted as correct. The competition recorded a surplus of £128.50 for the year with a sum of £453.00

currently showing as Cash in Hand.

Election of Officials

The following officials were proposed, seconded and duly elected for the 2011 Season:

Mark Emmett (Chairman)

Garry Baines (Secretary)

Andrew Coates (Treasurer)

Vince Ashton (Results Co-ordinator)

Gary Stevens (Web-Site Co-ordinator)

Bolton United Harriers

Bolton United Harriers applied to join the Competition as a full member in 2011 and were unanimously accepted by all existing member clubs.

Grand Prix Race Dates 2011

The following dates were confirmed for the 2011 season:-

20^th February Central Lancashire 5k (Bolton)

6^th March: The Trotters 5 (Burnden)

3^rd April: Radcliffe 10km

11^th May Haigh Hall 4

20^th July: Horwich 5

3^rdAugust: Chorley 4.4 Trail

14th August: NVAC 10k @ Bispham (Wesham)

25^th September: Swinton 10

9^th October: Gin Pit 5 (A&T)

Notes:

b). The Central Lancashire 5k has a limit of 300 runners. The race organiser will inform all clubs when 250 entries have been received. The CLGP Secretary will remind all clubs of the need to register early 6 weeks prior to the Race.

c). The Trotters 5 is a new race starting from Smithills Coaching House but registration will remain at Smithills Sports Centre

d). The NVAC 10k at Bispham will be restricted to entrants from Northern Vets and CLGP Member Clubs. It is not clear yet whether on-line entry will be possible.

e). Clubs are encouraged to include that their individual race is part of the Central Lancashire Grand Prix on their Entry Form.

Levy Fees

A levy of £0.50 per CLGP runner will be charged in the 2011 season. Vince Ashton or host clubs will inform the Treasurer of the participating numbers after each race and an invoice for payment within 28days will be e-mailed to the club concerned.

Should a club wish to join the competition but is unable to host a race; an annual fee of £25 will be charged for payment before the first race.

Rules of the Competition.

The rules of the competition were confirmed as follows:-

(i) 10 runners irrespective of gender to count in ‘A’ team

(ii) 8 runners irrespective of gender to count in ‘B’ team

(iii) 6 runners irrespective of gender to count in Vets team

(iv) 4 runners to count in Ladies team

(v) Races to be held in 2011 – 9

(vi) Best 6 out of 9 races to count for individual prizes

(vii) In the event of 8 races being held in subsequent years, best 6 out of 8 races to count for individual prizes

In the event of 10 races being held, best 7 out of 10 races to count.

(vii) Team result – worst race to be discarded

(viii) Vet categories to start at V40 for Men and L35 for Ladies. Each category to cover a 5 year period.

(ix) Entry on the day – no extra charge to CLGP runners. Race organisers should inform other CLGP members clubs if the race is getting close to being fully subscribed.

It is the responsibility of the individual runners to inform the race organiser of their CLGP status.

(x) Runners cannot compete for more than one club in the Grand Prix in the same season. Results will only count for the first claimed club.

(xi) Runners will retain the Age Category in which they complete their own first race in the competition throughout its duration.

(xii) Clubs must stipulate that all competing athletes wear club colours, save for exceptional circumstances.

Host clubs are required to e-mail the results of their races to Vince Ashton as soon as possible after the race.

Results will be circulated and published on the CLGP web-site as soon as possible after the race.

Prizes

Team trophies for best A’ team, best ‘B’ team, best Veterans team and best Ladies Team will be awarded.

Individual trophies will be awarded for first 5 men, 1^st and 2^nd male vets in each category, first 3 ladies and 1^st and 2^nd lady vet in each category.

Male vet categories start at V40 and Lady vet categories at L35.

Juniors will compete in the open age competition.

Prize Presentation

Prizes will be presented as soon as possible (by mid-November) after the last race in the calendar at a suitable venue.

It was agreed that the following clubs should host the event for the next 3 years:-

2011: Wigan Phoenix

2012: Wesham

2013: Radcliffe

The host club for 2014 will be elected at the 2011 AGM.

Web-Site up-date

A BlogSpot can be accessed via the following address:-

http://centrallancsgrandprix,blogspot.com

Links to individual member clubs also appear on this web-site.

Clubs are encouraged to furnish the Web-Site Co-ordinator with race reports and any other information which the runners from member clubs may find useful and which may help to promote the competition and the clubs therein.

Date of the next meeting

Wednesday 7^th December 2011 at Gin Pit commencing 7.30p.m.

Any other Business

a). It was proposed that we review race statistics for the 2011 season at the next AGM in December 2011.

b). The possibility of organising a Relay event for member clubs during the Season was tabled. This would be a separate event from the competition itself and not be included in the scoring system.

Various ideas included:-

Teams of 5 runners

Minimum of 1 Team per club to enter

Runners of each leg to set off at intervals of 2mins – (Wesham already hold a similar event and can supply format details)

The event could be held on annual basis if successful which could be hosted by clubs on a rotational basis

Social gathering after the event desirable

Could be a night time event

Gin Pit seen as a suitable compact location for such an event

A&T to consider whether such an event at Gin Pit is feasible for the 2011 season and to revert.

Meeting closed at 9.20p.m.

G.BAINES

1^st December 2010

CLGP Presentation Pictures by Andrew Coates

2010-11-20T11:28:00.001Z

Last nights event was a successfull end to a great season.

Please find a link to the presentation pictures below:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/runinpics/sets/72157625429457350/

CLGP AGM 1st December

2010-11-15T19:52:00.000Z

Please find below the proposed agenda for the CLGP AGM which will take place at Gin Pit, Astley on 1st December commencing 7.30pm.

Also attached are the minutes of the last AGM.

Please let me know if there are any specific topics which you wish to be added to the agenda.

Don't forget the CLGP Presentation this Friday at Gin Pit. This event also commences at 7.30pm.

If you have additional requirements for places, there's no problem.

See you all on the night.

Regards

Garry Baines

Secretary- CLGP

AGENDA

CLGP 1st December 2010 – Gin Pit, Astley Miners Welfare -7.30pm

Minutes of Last AGM

Matters arising

Elections of Officials for 2011:-

Chairman
Secretary
Treasurer
Race Results Co-ordinator
Web-Site Co-ordinator

Presentation of accounts

Application of Bolton United Harriers to join the CLGP in 2011

Confirmation of Race Dates and events for 2011 – Each member club to propose at least 1 option at the meeting

Levy fees for 2011 & fees for potential member clubs not hosting a race

Rules of the Competition –in particular points allocation D.Waywell

Prizes G.Baines

Support of CLGP races in 2010

Presentation of Trophies for 2011 season

Host Clubs for CLGP presentation in 2012 & 2013

Date of next meeting

AOB.

CLGP Presentation Night - Reminder

2010-10-16T16:23:00.000+01:00

The Prize Presentation is at Gin Pit on Friday 19th November at 7.30pm including pasties and disco for a cover charge of £2 per head on the night.

Some of you have already been back to me with your required numbers of places for the night. I'd appreciate if you could all confirm your requirements during the course of the next 2 weeks.

Thanks

Garry

2010-10-16T16:18:00.002+01:00

CLGP Trophy Winners 2010

Team Events

Club Champions: Horwich RMI Harriers

‘B’ Team Champions: Astley & Tyldesley Road Runners

Veteran Champions: Horwich RMI Harriers

Ladies Champions: Burnden Road Runners

Men’s Individual Ladies’ Individual

1st: Colin Rigby - Horwich 1st: Joanna Goorney - Wesham

2nd: Steve Nolan - Horwich 2nd: Josie Maley – A&T

3rd: Simon Ford –A&T 3rd: Isaline Hughes - Burnden

4th: Peter Chan – A&T

5th: Shaun Moran –A&T

Men’s Vets Ladies’ Vets

V40

1st: Colin Rigby - Horwich

2nd: Dave Jackson – Horwich

L35
1st : Kirsty Preece - Burnden
2nd: Sarah Sherratt - Wesham

V45

1st: Peter Chan – A&T

2nd Martyn Pollitt – Burnden

L40
1st : Joanna Goorney - Wesham
2nd: Isaline Hughes - Burden

V50

1st: Steve Nolan - Horwich

2nd: Shaun Moran – A&T

L45
1st : Shirley Stavley - Burnded
2nd: Brenda Wane – A&T

V55

1st: Dave Pearson - Burnden

2nd: Ian Hamilton – A&T

L50
1st : Anne Ferguson - Burnded
2nd: Kath Hoyer - Wesham

V65

1st: Dave Waywell - Wesham

L60
1st: Eileen Royle - Radcliffe

CLGP Final Standings

2010-10-13T19:43:00.005+01:00

The final standings of the 2010 season can now be uploaded on the link to the right titled '2010 final standings'.

Well done to the teams and individuals who have won prizes in what has been the most competitive leagues for a number of years.

Thank you to Vince Ashton of VLA Events who has done a great job to compiling the results during the year and thank you to all the team captains who had managed to get great numbers in the respective club races.

We expect at least one club to join the league next season subject to committee approval.

The 2011 fixtures should be out before the end of the year.

Thank you to everyone who has races in this years CLGP and we hope to see you again in next years events.

CLGP AGM by Garry Baines

2010-10-11T20:12:00.001+01:00

Hi All

The CLGP AGM has been set for Wednesday 1st December 2010 at Gin Pit commencing 7.30pm.

As usual we will plan the races for the 2011 Calendar. Please come armed with your race proposals. If you have more than one option this may allow for greater flexibility and allow us to spread the races out more evenly during the course of the season. If possible please avoid any potential clashes with important events, such as Road Relay Races, which may detract from the numbers competing in your race.

A representative from Bolton United Harriers will also be attending the meeting. They have applied to join the competition in 2011.

Please give me notice of any particular items you wish to be included on the agenda. I will forward a copy of the agenda in due course.

Thanks

Garry Baines

Secretary - CLGP

Gin Pit 5 by Garry Baines of A&T

2010-10-11T20:08:00.002+01:00

Race Report – Gin Pit 5 10^th October 2010

A high calibre field of around 200 runners attended the Gin Pit 5 race, which also served as the final CLGP race of the 2010 Calendar.

The race was won by Shaun Dimelow of Barnsley Harriers in an excellent time 26:39. He was hotly pursued by Wigan Phoenix’s Mike O’Neill in 26:50.

Horwich RMI dominated the early positions with 10 runners in the top 23 places, taking the Team Prize in this event. Colin Rigby took the V40 prize in 27:26 and Steve Nolan the V50 in 28:46. This should be enough to see them through the CLGP title for 2010 and congratulations are in order.

The A&T runners strived hard to keep up the challenge with 4 runners under the 30 minute mark. Pete Chan was amongst this group and took the V45 prize in 29:04.

Burden Road Runners, as ever, fielded a competitive team and were always in contention at the top of the pile. They were rewarded with Dave Pearson’s V55 prize in 35:33.

Swinton Running Club also turned out in force making the short trip down the East Lancs Road.

John Reilly of Middleton Harriers took the V60 prize in 32:20 and Keith Robson the V65 in 42:06.

For the Ladies Anna Lupton of Radcliffe claimed 1^st prize with 31:03. Where have you been all season Anna?

Jean Mann came in 3rd for A&T with 32:52, whilst Suzanne Budgett bagged 4th spot with 32:56.

The Team Prize was won by A&T, but this was probably not enough to prevent Burnden from retaining the overall Ladies Championship for the season.

Lauren Marsden of Swinton won the L35 division with and Kirsty Preece of Burnden grabbed the L40 award with 34:48.

Janine Ridgard of East Cheshire with 34:31 was first in the L45 category and Joan Jackson of Northern Vets came home in 35:17 for the L50 prize. For the over 55s Sheila Duckworth, an unattached runner took the honours with 39:35 and Eileen Royle of Radcliffe claimed the L60 prize in 42:08.

The various winners of the CLGP prizes for the 2010 Season will be announced shortly and a Prize Presentation evening will take place at Gin Pit on Friday 19^th November, commencing at 7.30pm. There will be a small cover charge of £2 per head which will be collected on the night. Pasties inevitably will be provided and entertainment in the form of a disco and if anyone’s up for it, karaoke, is included.

Update

2010-09-27T21:01:00.003+01:00

VLA events have just updated the tables click on the link on the right hand side>>

CLGP Presentation Night

2010-09-23T18:44:00.000+01:00

Dear All

As agreed at last year's AGM, Astley & Tyldesley will arrange a Prize Presentation for the 2011 CLGP season.

This will take place at the Gin Pit Club starting at 7.30pm on Friday 19th November. The presentation will be followed by refreshments (pastie) and entertainment in the form of a DJ/Disco. A nominal cover charge of £2 per person will be made and collected on the night.

Initially, before of the capacity of the room, each club will be allocated 15 places each. Of course, if any club does not wish to take up it's full allocation, the extra places may be offered to other clubs if there is a demand.

Please inform your members of these arrangements and in between now and the week after the end of the season, try and establish how many places you require.

Could those clubs who won perpetual trophies in 2009 (A&T and Burnden) please bring the trophies with to the final race in the Calendar at Gin Pit on 10th October?

Thank you

Garry Baines

Secretary - CLGP

Swinton 10 - Entry Form

2010-08-23T12:43:00.001+01:00

Swinton 10 - by Steve Doxey

2010-08-05T13:49:00.001+01:00

Race: Swinton 10 Mile
Date: Sunday 26th September
Start Time: 9.30AM
Venue: To be confirmed
Fee: £10 unattached /£8 UKA affiliated

We have yet to finalise the venue, but it will be very close to the start of the race which is 2 loops of the Ladies run. We have now had the course measured and intend to get the info out ASAP.

Radcliffe 3 Day Event

2010-06-17T15:41:00.000+01:00

8th, 9th & 10th July is the 1st time our 3 day event is being run, we are using our well established Bull Hill Fell Race as race 1, followed by a 5 mile cross country around the woods of Ringley and finishing on Saturday with a 5 mile trail / multi terrain race.

On line entry via www.ukresults or postal entries to 12 Near Hey Close, Radcliffe, M26 2YY

Entry form link http://www.ukresults.net/forms/100710radcliffe.pdf

Thanks Mark EmmettRadcliffe AC

Smithills Serpent - by Chris Greenhall

2010-06-03T09:20:00.003+01:00

After heavy rain the previous day, runners were greeted with dry but breezy conditions. 2009 race winner Anthony Valentine of Bolton again took out the race but pulled up with an injury on the first lap. This left Richard Howarth of Horwich to take over the lead with his club mate Colin Rigby chasing. After 3 laps Howarth held the lead and won by a comfortable margin in 29.01, almost a minute faster than Colin, who took 2nd and 1st V40 place. Champagne and a microwave oven were Richard’s reward at the post race presentation. Horwich, out in force impressively filled the first 7 places to easily win the A team race (first 10). Indeed with another large turnout they were assured of winning the B team race as well with the next 8, and also Vets (first 6 to count).
Martyn Pollitt, Burnden (45), Graham Schofield, Horwich (50), Ian Hamilton, A&T (55), Tony Hesketh Horwich (60) and Dave Waywell, Wesham (65) all gained first places in their respective vet categories.
Josie Maley of A&T continued her impressive season’s form by holding off Burnden’s Izzy Hughes by 42 seconds, winning in 35.58. Champagne and a gazebo for Josie. Izzy was 1st 40, with further age category honours going to Carmel Sullivan, Wesham (35), Brenda Wane, A&T (45), Anne Ferguson, Burnden (50), Sheila Jones, Radcliffe (55) and Eileen Royle, Radcliffe(60).
Burnden took the Ladies team prize on the day with Izzy, Kirsty Preece and Anne but A&T took the Grand Prix honours with the lowest 4 to count. On the day Horwich men obviously won the team prize with Martin Jones 3rd ahead of Graham Schofield being 4th counter.
Of the 87 finishers, 80 were runners running for the 8 grand prix clubs. 58 of those were Vets. Hopefully all enjoyed the challenge of the testing course and some runners may have even appreciated the fantastic views at the top of the course.
Thanks to all those that made this race happen and also to Bolton Mountain Rescue for their support on the day.
Chris Greenall
Burnden

Gill Pimblott Memorial 5K - Sunday 11th July

2010-06-02T10:45:00.003+01:00

All,

Please could you advertise this race on your website / blog / notice board etc.

Its our annual Charity 5km in which all money raised goes towards a local cancer hospital.

Its a good course all off road and very good value for money.

Entry Form link http://www.ukresults.net/forms/100711pimblott.pdf

Online Entry http://www.ukforms.net/onlineforms/php/Applicant.php?EventID=457&Login=No

Gary Stevens
Astley & Tyldesley Road Runners
Race Organiser

Haigh Hall 4 - by Wigan Phoenix

2010-05-30T10:36:00.000+01:00

The third year of the haigh Hall 4 mile series got off to a blistering start when Matt Clowes, visiting from Staffs Moorlands, smashed the course record by a massive 45 seconds to finish in 19.55 – and became the first runner to beat 20 mins

The men’s places were completed by 3 horwich RMI runners, James Kevan, Richard Howarth and Martyn Bell, and Eddie Simpson from Dallam with less than 20 seconds between them. Martyn Bell was also first V40

The ladies’ race was won by our own Rachael Moore in 25.20, closely followed by josie Maley (Astley and Tydlesley) in 25.24 and Joanna Goorney (Wesham) (also first vet) in 26.02

Junior honours were claimed by Chorley Harrier’s Tom Belcher in 25 .09

In the Grand Prix Horwich dominated the places (easily winning the team prize) and Astley and T the numbers taking part – well done

Burnden won the ladies’ team prize

PaulaHa

'Smile' your on camera!

2010-05-14T11:02:00.001+01:00

See some video footage of the Haigh Hall 4.

Thank you to John Lee of A&T

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bu_Iqkzd36A

Haigh Hall 4 - Wednesday 12th May

2010-04-21T14:22:00.000+01:00

Hi All
The next CLGP is on 12th May at Haigh Hall at 7.30pm.
I would suggest that if you wish to avoid the long trek from the Registration desk at the Rugby Union Club, you should get your number beforehand by submitting a postal entry.

http://www.ukresults.net/forms/100811haigh.pdf

Radcliffe 10km Report - Written by Mark Emmett

2010-04-19T10:11:00.001+01:00

On a warm sunny spring morning 231 runners ventured onto the new Radcliffe 10K course, it was billed as a "Brand New Challenging Course" and appeared to live up to its new name. The glorious weather and dry trails ensured that this would be a fiercely fought contest between local runners.

1st home from Salford Harriers (ex Radcliffe AC) was Ben Riddell in a quick time of 33.23. Ben led from the start to the finish and was 56 seconds ahead of 2nd place man Alastair Murray from Horwich RMI. The grand prix team of Horwich males romped home with the team prize finishing in 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 10th.

Amongst the field of 231 starters were 73 ladies, 1st home for the ladies was Tess Walker from Salford Harriers in a very credible 38.01, Tess was closely followed 9 seconds later by Dionne Allen of Horwich RMI.

The ladies team prize went to Wesham Road Runners who followed up there success at the recent St Annes 120 miler, finishing 3rd, 7th and 10th ladies.

230 runners finished the course and were able to relax at the finish in the sun cheering their fellow runners over the line. All in all an easy day for the Race officials as there were no problems on the new course which appeared well received by most tired runners who were glad of the water at the finish.

All the best
Mark Emmett
Chairman Radcliffe AC

Message from Radcliffe AC

2010-04-08T11:33:00.000+01:00

Just a reminder to anyone attending our race on 18th April they can enter on line at ukresults.net or on the day At Radcliffe Cricket Club, Homer Street (Opposite Bob-In Motor spares) off Bolton Road Radcliffe. The start is a 5 minute or so warm up down Cams Lane. Road or trail shoes should be fine, if it stays dry I'd go for road shoes as the trail is quite well drained. Presentation and food available at the Cricket Club aftere the event.

All the best

Mark Emmett
Radcliffe AC

St.Annes 10 - Written by Dave Waywell (Wesham)

2010-03-22T12:16:00.004Z

Yesterday’s fine glorious weather attracted a record number of runners to this popular local event, the 19th Ultrafit St Annes 10 Mile, hosted by Lancashire Fire Rescue and Wesham Road Runners. 351 runners took part in the race which was sponsored by Ultrafit Magazine and Sweatshop. The race also raised £160 for Rosemere Charity.

Although the race itself didn’t go without incident as on the night before there was a malfunction on the door of the van, which had items needed for the race, and the organiser was unable to open it. Fortunately this was rectified too late in the evening and the organiser had to make an early start on the morning of the race to set up the course. There were further mishaps during the race whereby the runners were sent the wrong way and a runner from Todmorden collapsed a mile from the finish and he was taken to hospital in an ambulance.

The race incorporated three separate championships, the Fire Service Championship, Northern Veterans Championship and it was also the second race of 9 in the Central Lancashire Grand Prix.

The open race was won by Steve Littler from local club Wesham Road Runners in a superb time of 53.40 as he trains for the London Marathon next month. The ladies open race was won by Sarah Ridehalgh from Accrington Road Runners in an equally superb time of 61.56.

It was double glory for the teams as Wesham Road Runners took the first team place in both the men’s and the ladies team. Steve Littler, Barry Norman, Jason Barlow and John Collier made up the men’s team and in the ladies team were Joanna Goorney, Sarah Sherratt and Carmel Sullivan.

The Fire Service Championship was won by Graham Taylor from Tyne & Wear Fire Service, in a time of 55.14. Graham was second in the open race. The first Fire Service Lady was Connie Hydes from Strathclyde Fire Service who crossed the finishing line in a time of 83.31. There were a record number of entries from the Fire Service with 31 men and 8 ladies entered prior to the race.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/runinpics/

St.Annes 10 - Important Message

2010-03-07T15:50:00.000Z

Hi folks, as promised can I warn you all that we now have 300 entries and with a 400 limit there is every possibility that we will be full up before the day.
For your info. I will keep the entry open for CLGP club runners until the Wednesday 17th March immaterial of the numbers reached but if we have passed the 400 mark before or by that date then there will not be entries on the day for anyone.

My recommendation to you all is get the entry into me this coming week or early in the week beginning 15th March.

If I have missed anyone off the adress list can you please pass this on.

Yours in Sport
DaveWaywell

Standings after race 1

2010-03-03T16:25:00.002Z

Click on link for latest CLGP standings.

Thank you to Vince Ashton at VLA events for this swift work.

http://www.vlaevents.co.uk/clgp2010.xls

Once downloaded you can navigate the categories using the tabs at the bottom left of the page.

Lostock 6 Results

2010-03-01T09:14:00.001Z

Results link http://www.race-results.co.uk/results/2010/lostock.htm

Pictures http://www.rivington.biz/photography/2010/Lostock6/

Lostock 6 - Presentation

2010-02-23T10:14:00.001Z

The trophies for the 2009 CLGP season will be presented after the Lostock 6 race on Sunday at the Acorn Nursery on Lostock Lane.
Details of the final positions for teams and inidviduals are attached to this e-mail.

As well as the team trophies, individual trophies will be awarded for the first 5 men, 1st and 2nd male vets in each category, first 3 ladies and 1st lady vet in each category.
Can you please inform your winners to be available for the presentaion afterwards?

The momentos for completing 6 out of 9 races in the 2009 season (the 20th anniversary) will be forwarded to your clubs at a later date. I understand the room for the presentation is quite small so it would be impracticle to hand-out these awards at this time.

Thank you and see you all on Sunday.

Garry Baines
Secretary CLGP Individual trophies will be awarded for first 5 men, 1st and 2nd male vets in each category, first 3 ladies and 1st lady vet in each category

Calling Race Directors

2010-02-08T16:15:00.000Z

Andrew Coates has been contacted by a woman called Abigail Burgess who is trying to talk to race directors as part of her degree and is struggling(see below). It seems a shame that whilst Road Race Directors moan about legislation, police, red tape and the like they are not (apparently) prepared to engage with someone engaged in a formal study that may turn out to be of some use to the sport.

I wonder if your race directors would be prepared to talk to her? Who knows the CLGP and the clubs may get a little credit for helping where others have not!! If they get involved they will be in good company, I know she has had contact with some of the big charities fundraising through running.

Thanks
Garry

Lostock 6

2010-01-14T16:08:00.000Z

Dear all

As discussed at the AGM prior to Christmas, the CLGP member clubs are to provide 10 on-course marshals for the Lostock 6 race on 28th February. The volunteers are to report to Race Organiser John Smith at 10.00am at Acorns Nursery, Lostock Lane.

Can you finalise who your volunteers are and I will compile a list which will be forwarded to John Smith?

Thank you.

Garry Baines
Secretary

Lostock 6 - Entry Form

2010-01-11T14:22:00.002Z

Message from IT/Blog Administrator

2010-01-06T11:21:00.002Z

To all race organisers,

To keep the blog interesting i would like to ask each host race organiser to produce a race report after each CLGP race.This report should be impartial and not biast towards your club as we are providing information for all the CLGP runners.

If the organisers would like any information on the blog prior to the race please let me know on stevensgary@hotmail.com

1st race Lostock 6 on Sunday 28th February

Cheers, Gary

CLGP 2012 Fixtures and Entry Details

2010-01-01T19:46:00.002Z

19^th February Central Lancashire 5k (Bolton)

4^th March: The Trotters 5 (Burnden)

15^th April: Radcliffe 10km

16^th May Horwich 5

13^th June: Three Sisters 5k trail race (Wigan Phoenix)

1^st August: Chorley 4.4 Trail

12^th August: NVAC 10k @ Bispham (Wesham)

9^th September: Pennington Flash 5 mile trail race (Leigh Harriers)

30^th September: Swinton 10

7^th October: Gin Pit 5 (A&T)

2011 Fixtures and Entry Details

2009-12-16T20:52:00.009Z

Grand Prix Race Dates 2011

The following dates were confirmed for the 2011 season:-

20^th February Central Lancashire 5k (Bolton)

6^th March: The Trotters 5 (Burnden)

3^rd April: Radcliffe 10km

11^th May Haigh Hall 4

20^th July: Horwich 5

3^rdAugust: Chorley 4.4 Trail

14th August: NVAC 10k @ Bispham (Wesham)

25^th September: Swinton 10

9^th October: Gin Pit 5 (A&T)

AGM 02/12/09

2009-12-03T10:33:00.002Z

MINUTES OF CENTRAL LANCS GRAND PRIX MEETING

Gin Pit 2nd December 2009

Attendees
Peter Mulleady (Chairman) – Astley & Tyldesley
Garry Baines (Secretary) - Astley & Tyldesley
Andrew Coates (Treasurer) – Swinton
Steve Doxey – Swinton
Rod Hart – Wigan Phoenix
Dave Waddington – Wigan Phoenix
Mark Emmett – Radcliffe
Vince Ashton – Radcliffe
Dave Waywell – Wesham
Dave Hitchen – Burnden
Paul Jackson- Chorley Harriers
Pete Bland – Horwich RMI
Pete McDade
Val McDade
Apologies for absence:-
Gary Stevens – Astley & Tyldesley
Terry Gardiner – Astley & Tyldesley
Paul Christie – Burnden
John Smith - Lostock
Thank you

The meeting commenced with a show of gratitude to Pete McDade, who has been responsible for the administration of the Grand Prix for the past 13 years.
Chairman
Peter Mulleady re-iterated his wish to stand down from the role as Chairman of the CLGP.
Mark Emmett of Radcliffe AC was proposed, seconded and was duly elected as Chairman with immediate effect.
Title of the Competition
The Competition will be known as the Central Lancs Grand Prix sponsored by VLA Events.
The competition should be referred to in this way in all forms of external media.
Lostock 6
The Lostock 6 will take place on 28th February under the joint stewardship of Lostock AC and Burnden Road Runners. A request to the CLGP for a further 10 volunteers for marshalling, time-keeping duties etc. has been made and in return Lostock are prepared to donate 25% of the profits from the race to the CLGP.
The member clubs agreed to supply these volunteers.
Details of meeting points, duties etc. will be forwarded nearer to the race date.
A registration venue for the race is yet to be finalised although a decision is expected within the next few weeks.
The race will form part of the CLGP race calendar in 2010 (see below).
Grand Prix Race Dates 2010
The following dates were confirmed for the 2010 season:-
28th February: Lostock 6
21st March: St.Annes 10
18th April: Radcliffe 10km
12th May: Haigh Hall 4
30th May Smithills Serpent 5
14th July: Horwich 5
4th August: Chorley 4.4 Trail
26th September: Swinton 10
10th October: Gin Pt 5
Notes:
a). The St.Annes 10 has a limit of 400 runners. The race organiser will inform all clubs when 300 entries have been received. The CLGP Secretary will remind all clubs of the need to register early 6 weeks prior to the Race.
b). The Radcliffe 10km will follow a different course from previous years and have a different registration venue this year (probably at Radcliffe C.C.)
c). It is extremely unlikely that the Swinton ½ Marathon will take place this year. In its place Swinton intend to run a 10 or 10.5 mile race on the same date.
Presentation of trophies for the 2009 season
It was agreed that £400 would be spent on team and individual trophies and a further £300 to £350 on a momento for those runners who completed 6 out of the 9 races during the 2009 season. This was agreed at the previous AGM as recognition of the 20th anniversary of the competition.
Pete Bland will organise the individual trophies and the inscriptions on the team trophies. Pete McDade will make the necessary transfer of money to him to cover the costs.
Andrew Coates will organise the additional momentos. Costs covered as below.
Ideally the trophies and momentos should be presented after the Lostock 6 race. This is dependent on the availability of a suitable registration venue, which will be confirmed shortly. Alternatively the trophies would have to be presented either after the St.Annes 10 or the Radcliffe 10km.
Transfer of residual funds
All levies due in 2009 have been paid by member clubs and the competition has around £950 in the bank. This will be reduced by £400 after the purchase of the 2009 trophies.
The residual funds of around £550 will initially be transferred to Swinton Running Club and retained in their account until a new account for the CLGP can be established. £300-£350 of this transfer will be used to cover the 20th anniversary momentos.
A new bank account will be established and the Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer will be named as authorised signatories. Any withdrawals will require signatures from any 2 of those named.

AGM 02/12/09

2009-10-19T08:55:00.000+01:00

At our meeting in June we agreed to hold a further AGM in December. I have arranged a room at Gin Pit for us on Wednesday 2nd December 2009 from 7.30p.m. onwards.
I will forward a proposed agenda in due course but in the meantime if any of you have any specific topics which you feel require discussion, please inform me and I'll include them.

If there are any potential absentees please let me know or try and find an alternate representative from your club to attend the meeting.

Regards
Garry Baines
CLGP Secretary

Newbrough Nomads

2009-09-12T10:12:00.004+01:00

Due to the low turn out in recent years the new committee of the CLGP decided unanimously not the invite the Newbrough Nomads in the 2010 competition.

We would like thank the Nomads for their participation over the years and for providing a fantastic race in the Rufford 10km.

Blog Under Construction

2009-09-02T19:53:00.002+01:00

This blog is currently under construction and hopefully will be up and running with all the latest CLGP news come the end of October in time for the 2010 champs.

Regards, Gary Stevens Blog Administrator

2010 Central Lancashire Grand Prix

2009-04-23T19:59:00.003+01:00

2009 was the Central Lancs Grand Prix 20th Anniversary, Peter McDade decided to leave as Chairman at the end of 2009 with the league looking for someone else to take it on.

Astley & Tyldesley Road Runners and Swinton R.C decided to continue the league together and have contacted current CLGP clubs and new clubs to join forces for 2010 and beyond.

If you would like to join the league or would like more information on the leagues proposals and rules please email stevensgary@hotmail.com