James, the guardian of Close Park

RESULTS HERE  Photos HERE!

Many thanks for those who took part. Watch for Next year!

The short rules for the Terry Nortley Relay Race, raising money for MS Society: Aprox. £400 raised!

Differing Relay Categories are used. Relay is a team to have 4 members, two Miles each leg utilising the Terry Nortley Mile which is around the edge of Close Park. Each member of the team will have their own number and hand over the relay baton. Times will be given for each mile/two mile split for each joggers/runner  and total time

Registration opens at 10AM for the Team Leader to collect their team’s number and timing chip. First leg competitors have to be ready to set off at 11AM by the Dinasaur in Close park. Depending on the number of Teams, it may be a staggered start, with a gap of 15 seconds between groups of 5. Each runner runs by themselves and crosses each mat by themselves.

Friends of Close Park will be there to sell cakes/teas/coffees.

The full rules for the Terry Nortley Relay Race, raising money for MS Society:

GENERAL

1. Competitors take primary responsibility for their safety and participate in the event at their own risk. The organisers cannot accept any responsibility for personal accident or damage to athletic equipment and other personal effects or any public liability excepting that caused by the organising body. You can run, jog or walk the course

2. The use of walking dogs and/or children is not allowed due to the nature of the speed of some competitors. Unfortunately this goes for wheelchairs and prams due to the terrain on parts of the course.

3. The decision of the Race Organisers will be final in all matters. These being VLA Events, Radcliffe AC and Friends of Close Park

4. The race is run according to England Athletic rules. Permit applied for

TEAMS

5. Teams are to consist of a maximum four competitors and to be eligible for prizes a minimum of four competitors in accordance with the category to which the team is entered. If you cannot muster up four people to take part three would be accepted but contact VLA Events before entering (see rule 10, 16 and 17)

6. Mixed Teams will have a composition of two men and two ladies; Ladies teams will consist of four ladies; Men’s team will consist of four men. If in a  category, all those in the team have to be that age range
otherwise your team will be classed in the lower category

7. Each team will have no more than four competitors, and only one competitor per leg. Each leg is two miles (2 laps of the park)

8. Each team shall be allocated four numbers (pin on the FRONT of your top) and four racing chips (one per competitor please), a single rubber band (relay baton).

COMPETITORS

9. All competitors must be aged 16 years or older on race day.

10. Each competitor may run/jog/walk over one stage only, for one team only. Exception shall be made in accordance with Rule 5 where only three are in the team. (Also see rule 16 and 17)

11. The first competitor of each team needs to present themselves with their rubber band  (baton) at the start by 10.45am for a prompt 11am start. You will be set off in waves approximately 3 minutes apart

12. A competitor cannot start a leg without possession of their team’s allocated relay baton and they have passed over a mat for timing

13. At the end of each leg (including the finish) the competitor must cross a timing mat and present their team’s allocated baton to the Race Official at the marked point where there will be a screen showing times, placings, etc.

14. Runners are responsible for their own hydration during their run. There will be a table for competitors with drinks on it. Other drinks available courtesy of Friends of Close park for a minimal cost.

RACE SCHEDULE

15. Each competitor is responsible to be ready to take over from their relay team colleague at the changeover point. A call for missing team members may not be made by the PA.

16. If a team does not have a competitor for a leg then the team may elect for a competitor to complete contiguous legs however they shall forfeit any prizes to which they were eligible, unless agreed as in Rule 5

17. If a competitor starts but does not finish a leg (2 laps) then the team may elect for a competitor to commence a subsequent leg on the arrival of the course sweeper, however they shall forfeit any prizes to which they were eligible.

THE ROUTE

18. It is the responsibility of each competitor to follow the Race Route and marshals or additional markers. Organisers mark the course the morning before the race but take no responsibility for ensuring that they remain marked.

19. Any deviation from the published route that results in an advantage for the team shall result in the disqualification of that team from the relay.

20. Runners must pay attention to trespass and invasion of privacy that result from route deviation or toilet breaks away from the official toilets. Competitors are reminded that any prosecution resulting from trespass or other related offence is the sole liability of the competitor.

TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES

21. Competitors Names are to be declared to the Race Organiser on the entry form and at registration of the Relay when the Relay numbers and baton is assigned.

22. Competitors are to present (show) the rubber band baton to the Race Official at each leg handover point over the mat and at the finish over the mat, so that race rules are abided by.

23. The team captain must ensure that each competitor is equipped with their own contact details, for use in resolving loss of sanity or in end of leg logistics.

24. It is the responsibility of the competitor to inform their team captain of retirement, and to inform marshals / organiser.

25. Teams are responsible for providing own remedial first aid. The marshals on course, at the leg handover and finish will be equipped with radios to call for medical support if required. First aid provided by St. John’s Ambulance

COURSE RESPONSIBILITY

26. No road closures or park paths have been sanctioned for the running of this relay. Competitors must run on paved path where available, otherwise on the track marked.

27. Please be mindful of other users and give way where safe to do so.

28. Competitors on the path should verbally indicate their desire to overtake another competitor and should do so on the right side of the path. The caught competitor should move away from the side as best possible at that given point.

RELAY TEAMS