The National Cross Country Championship 2012 are being hosted by Surrey Police on 22nd February 2012. This event is to be held in the grounds of Loseley House, Near Guildford, Surrey GU3 1HS
Surrey Police are proud and delighted to be the host of the 2012 PSUK Police National Cross Country Championship. This event is made that much more exciting due to, not only it being an Olympic year, but also because they have an important role to play in the selection process for the runners who will go on to represent the UK Police team in the European Championships in Romania in April 2012.
Final Instructions
Details of final race and event instructions can be found here:-
Final Instructions (Word Doc)
Final Results
Results
Booking
Please complete and return the booking form, as soon as possible, but in any case by 15th January 2012. Please make cheques payable to "Surrey Police Athletics Club".
Return to:
Simon Paterson
Guildford Police Station
Margaret Road
Guildford
GU1 4PZ
Registration
Wednesday 22nd February 2012 between 1000 and 1245 hrs at Chestnut Lodge, Loseley park, Near Guildford, Surrey. GU3 1HS – This is at the same location as the race.
Entry Fee
This has been set at £12.
Race Location and Course
We believe we have provided a course which lends itself to be a first-rate spectator course. It is a circular course set within the grounds of Loseley House, which provides an excellent back drop to the race.
The course is also a delightful runners course, with decent wide areas for overtaking and some undulating parts, which although maybe slightly ‘testing’, they actually add value to the course.
Spikes can be worn for this race.
The female course is approximately 4 ½ miles long and consists of two laps and the male course is 6 ½ miles long and consists of three laps.
Courses:
Men's Course pdf
Women's Course pdf
Race Start
The female race will be started at 1300 hours by our guest of honour, Former Commonwealth Champion Paula Fudge. The male race will start at 1400 hours.
Directions
Loseley Park is South of Guildford and 30 miles South West of London.
Loseley Park
Guildford
Surrey
GU3 1HS
By road
Loseley Park is situated on the B3000 New Pond Road and the main entrance is in Stakescorner Road, signposted ‘Loseley House’.
Please be aware the Sandy Lane route has a sharp hairpin bend not suitable for coaches.
If using SATNAV, please enter "Stakescorner Road GU3 1HS" otherwise you will be directed to the wrong part of Loseley Estate
By rail
Our nearest main station is at Guildford around three miles away and a taxi from there will take you direct to Loselely Park. Alternatively the bus station is a short walk and the bus will take you to the end of the Loseley drive – it’s then a pleasant walk of a little over a mile to Loseley House.
By bus
From Guildford Bus Station - numbers 42,44,71,92 and 70
Parking
Parking is available on site, follow PSUK signs from B3000 and obey directions and instructions given by parking marshals.
Changing and Toilets
A female and male tent will be provided, but as this will be mid winter, these would not be best suited for changing and runners would be best suited to come changed. (please see note on showers).
4 ‘Portaloos’ will be available on site, in the hour leading up to the ladies race, ladies will have priority for three of the toilets and in the hour leading up to the men’s race, they will have priority for three of the toilets.
Showers, these are being provided at Guildford Rugby Club, Broadwater, Guildford Road, Godalming, GU7 3BU (approximately 1 mile away from the start) and a shuttle bus service will operate immediately after both races. The facilities exist for runners to change here before the race should they so wish.
Rules and Eligability
The race is run in accordance with current PSUK and UK athletics rules, and is open to all serving and retired police officers, police staff and specials.
Team colours must be worn.
The race referee’s decision is final
Presentation and Evening Function
The presentation and evening function is being held at the prestigious G-Live, a newly opened entertainment venue in Guildford, (London Road, Guildford, GU1 2AA) https://glive.co.uk/online/default.asp
1830 Prize-Giving
1915 Dinner, followed by disco
There will also be a small raffle to raise funds for CHASE children’s hospice and The Fountain Foundation (A local cancer charity).
Dress code – smart casual attire is requested but is not a requirement
The cost of the evening’s entertainment has been set at £30 per person.
Guest of Honour
We are pleased that our guest of honour at the race and evening function will be Paula Fudge. Paula was the Commonwealth Games 3,000m champion in 1978 and in 1981 became world record holder at 5,000m
http://www.uka.org.uk/e-inspire/hall-of-fame-athletes/paula-fudge/
Transport
We will provide transfers to and from Heathrow and Gatwick airports to local hotels and for these competitors we will also provide transportation to and from the race venue.
A Shuttle bus service will also be provided to and from the showering facilities post race, should that service be required.
Competitors travelling by train are kindly asked to make their own way to the race venue, however if sufficient demand exists and resources permit, then rail station transfer will be considered. Please make your request early!
Hotels
There are numerous hotels centrally located for both the race and the evening event. We have not been able to secure any special arrangements with any hotel, however details of local hotels can be found using the following link tic@guildford.gov.uk early booking is recommended.
Souvenirs
In order to keep costs down, no sweat shirt, T-shirt, mug, medal or similar memento is available. However it is our intention to provide each runner with a race day photograph, any donations towards for the photograph will be made available to the race day charities.
If a major sponsor supports this event then mementos of the occasion will be considered.
Surrey Police, Loseley House and Chase Children’s Hospice souvenirs will be available for sale.
Refunds
No refunds can be given to any entrant not attending the race and/or evening function.
Contact Numbers
Simon Paterson Direct Line: 01483 639185
Email:Paterson2648@surrey.pnn.police.uk
Steve Davis Direct Line:01483 638978
Mobile:07967 986747
Email: Davis1482@surrey.pnn.police.uk
Dave Hanna Direct Line:01483 630861
Email Hanna11131@surrey.pnn.police.uk
We look forward to welcoming you to Surrey for this event, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Simon Paterson
Final Instructions
Details of final race and event instructions can be found here:-
Final Instructions (Word Doc)
Final Results
Results
