Cross Country Round 1 – November 3rd Cornbury Park
Hi All,
Thanks to everyone who’s signed up to this season’s cross country (Sunday 3rd November). To anyone who hasn’t yet, then add your names to the list for the next fixture in good time please, the more the merrier.
Some notes below which everyone should find useful, but also use the link to the Oxfordshire Cross Country website for any other details.
Venue for the first one is Cornbury Estate near Charlbury.
https://oxonxc.org.uk/events/index.php?viewevent=1866
NO DOGS ALLOWED AT THE VENUE, not even in the car parking area so please do not bring them.
REFRESHEMENTS
There will be a hot and cold food and drinks van, which should be able to take card payments (signal permitting) and will also accept cash.
PLEASE USE THE TOILET FACILITIES PROVIDED – Anyone identified defecating or urinating in public at any OXL venue will receive an outright 12–month ban from the League with immediate effect.
Lyme Disease Notice
When running through woodlands there is always a risk of being bitten by tick’s etc. Further details can be found on this NHS Lyme Disease webpage.
Race Location – Cornbury Estate, nr Charlbury:
DO NOT GO TO CORNBURY PARK MAIN ENTRANCE!
We are in estate ground just off the B4437. Click the What3Word link to see entrance.
Nearest Postcode: OX7 3HL
What3Words (Venue Entrance): ///frocks.mixed.hindered
What3Words (Venue Exit): ///royal.stiffly.feasting
Car Parking – Follow round to the right after entering the estate
There are different arrangements this year with separate access for entry & exit to alleviate the queueing issues from last year. To further reduce potential congestion please car share where possible. Please ensure the directions of the car parking marshals are adhered to when parking your vehicle.
The Alchester tent & flag will be up as soon as possible. As it’s the first race of the season we would suggest getting there earlier to make sure you collect your number in plenty of time. Number is collected from our tent (don’t throw it away afterwards as you’ll need this for the rest of the series).
Men’s race is at 11:20 & Women’s race at 11:50.
It’s likely to be wet underfoot so trail shoes or spikes, whichever you’re comfortable in, just tie those laces tight!
Make sure you bring some dry & warm clothes for afterwards. We’ll have some flasks for hot drinks (normal tea, coffee & milk) so would suggest everyone brings a mug. If anyone fancies bringing a cake or a sausage roll your club mates will hold you in high esteem!
We’re not formally arranging lift sharing this time but I’m sure if you’re looking for a lift putting a message on Facebook will generate a response & you can arrange accordingly. Don’t forget there’s no car park fee this year.
Finally run well & enjoy it. Remember all you have to do is try and beat the person in front of you!
All the best on Sunday.