Junior Handicap
The junior handicap race is held on the last Thursday of the month from April to August,
with an additional one on the night of the Club 10 km championship, usually in mid-July.
Dates for 2008 are to be announced:
The race is run on the same general principles as the main handicap, that is runners
are allotted a start time depending on their previous performances, with the slower
runners starting first. First time runners are given a handicap according to their
age (see below).
Course
This is just over 2 km on the grass area in front of the Hawker Centre. It
consists of 4 laps of the perimeter of the grass area, which will be marked out.
After the end of the fourth lap the runners will cross the finish line and go down
the finish funnel in the order in which they crossed the line.
New or inexperienced runners, if they find 2 km a bit far, can run one, two or three
laps - they will be given a time, but their results will not count towards any
individual or team scores.
First Timers
First time runners are given a start time depending on their age.
Under 4 start at 0 minutes and run just one lap (500 metres)
Age 4-5 also start at 0 mins.
Age 6-8 start at 5 mins.
Age 9-11 start at 8 mins.
Age 12-14 start at 10 mins.
Age 15-17 start at 12 mins.
Start times
In April and August, Registration is from 7 pm for a 7:30 pm start.
In May, June and July, Registration is from 7:30 pm for a 8:00 pm start.
Scoring
Points are awarded as follows:
In any one season, the first time a competitor runs and completes the course, they
score 4 points.
On each successive run, provided they complete the course, they will score a further
4 points, and can score additional points:
For First place, 10 points, 2nd place, 9 points, down to 10th
place, 1 point.
For a Year's Best time (YB) or better, 5 points; within
14 secs of YB, 4 points;
within 30 secs, 3 points; 45 secs, 2 points;
and 1 minute, 1 point.
These points are accumulated over the 6 races for the overall trophy.
For team scores, the top 5 scorers (calculated as above) in each team will have
their points added: the highest aggregate score wins.
Results
Results will be posted on our Results pages as soon as possible after each race. They will also be published
in the Stragmag. Individual results will be available on the night; team results will
be on the website and in Stragmag.
Prizes
First timers receive a medal for completing the course.
In each race medals are awarded to the first boy and first girl (regardless of their
overall place), and further medals are awarded to the 2nd and 3rd overall places
(whether boys or girls).
The overall trophy and shields for first, second and third places and the team trophy
will be presented on the last Thursday of either September or October. We will
announce the actual date as widely as possible.
Sponsorship
The junior handicap is sponsored by Max Sports, Charrington Bowl, 26.2 club and,
like the senior handicap, by Menzies Chartered
Accountants. The Stragglers are very grateful for all this support.
Rules for participation
In order to take part in the junior handicap, entrants must have a consent and medical
form signed by a parent or legal guardian. Entrants should be members of an athletic
club. Runners can join the Stragglers (Junior membership £2) when they enter their
first race. Junior Handicap T-shirts may be bought or ordered for £3.
Adult members of participating clubs must be present to supervise their club's
children. If entrants are not members of a club, their parent or other responsible
adult should accompany them. Stragglers cannot accept responsibility for children
other than members of the Stragglers, either for personal accident or loss of
or damage to property
Marshalling
We require a minimum of 8 marshalls, preferably 10, to assist with the junior handicap
and ensure its smooth and safe running. Help from participating clubs would be
gratefully received.
Contacts
Further information may be obtained from:
Merran Sell 01373 470 809 e-mail merran@msell.fsnet.co.uk
Simon Brazil 020 8943 5407 e-mail simonbrazil@lycos.com
Sue Waters 020 8541 0316
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