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Will Williams (*pictured above) on top form at the latest cross-country fixture at Shrewsbury. Road Running trio at another successful cross-country event at Baschurch, near Shrewsbury. Report by Don Hale. Photos courtesy of Lesley Goodson. https://donhaleblog.blogspot.com www.welshmastersathletics.co.uk   Three members of NWRRC travelled to the PGL Centre at Baschurch, near Shrewsbury, last Saturday afternoon, to take part in the latest highly successful cross-country fixture within the North Wales XC League. Will Williams  celebrated a podium result after claiming the 2nd spot in his respective MV50 age category following a determined run in the Senior Men’s race, finishing 49th out of 177 quality club entrants in a very respectable time of 30 minutes and 4 seconds.  Cheryl Frost  and  Kay Hatton  competed in the Senior Women’s event, which also attracted 158 top club athletes, with Cheryl 78th in 25.21, and 4th in her FV55 age cat, whilst Kay was 88th in 25.43, and she too finished

North Wales Cross Country Championships - Wrexham 6th January 2024... https://donhaleblog.blogspot.com www.welshmastersathletics.co.uk Report by Bernie Jones - North Wales XC League. The North Wales Cross Country Championships will take place at Ysgol Morgan Llwyd Wrexham on Saturday 6th January 2024. The timetable is as follows: 11-00am   Under 11irls   Approx. 1 Mile (1 small lap) 11-20am  Under 13 Girls/Under 11 Boys   Approx. 1.5 Miles (1 big lap) 11-45am  Under 15 Girls/Under 13 Boys   Approx. 2 Miles (2 small laps) 12.15pm  Under 17 Ladies/Under 15 Boys Approx. 3 Miles (2 big laps) 1.00pm  Under 20/Senior/Master Women/Under 17 Men/65+ Men Approx. 3.5 Miles (1 small/2 big laps) 2.00pm  Senior/Master Men/Under 20 Men Approx. 5.25 Miles (4 big laps) Entries are on-line only via the following link:   https://www.entrycentral.com/NorthWalesCCChamps Under 11's; 13's & 15's £5-00 entry fee. All others £9-00 Closing date for entries is 2nd January 2024. *SEE ALSO: Don Ha

  NORTH WALES CROSS COUNTRY LEAGUE - SHREWSBURY https://donhaleblog.blogspot.com www.welshmastersathletics.co.uk This is the latest update from Bernie Jones, the secretary of the NW XC League. The next North Wales Cross Country League will take place at a superb new course near Baschurch, Shrewsbury on Saturday 25th November 2023 *The venue and postcode is: PGL Boreatton Park Baschurch Shrewsbury SY4 2EZ Shrewsbury AC have developed some challenging routes in the fantastic surroundings of Boreatton Park. Please access the Park via the main gates. As usual first race, Under 15 Boys at 10-30am, followed by U15 Girls/U13 Boys; U13 Girls/U11 Boys and U11 Girls. The Women's Race (including M65+ and U17 Men will start at 1pm and the Men at 2pm. Please follow any instructions of where to park by the marshalls. Course maps are on the website as follows: Under 11 Girls:  http://www.northwalesxc.com/.../Under-11-Girls-Shrewsbury... Under 13 Girls/Under 11 Boys:   http://www.northwalesxc.com/

WELSH INTER REGIONS - North Wales cross-country team selections. Report courtesy of Bernie Jones. North Wales Teams have been drawn up based on the first North Wales League fixture and other recent performances and taking into account those who said they were not available. A team list is available via the following link : http://www.northwalesxc.com/.../10/Inter-Regional-2023.xlsx Please can you confirm your availability with the Team Managers. If you feel you should have been included and are available please also contact them. A full timetable and copy of the course maps is available here:   http://www.northwalesxc.com/.../Welsh-Inter-Schools-Inter... North Wales are helping host the event in Newtown so it would be fantastic if we can get the best teams out possible.  If you require any further information let me know Bernie Jones Secretary