National Cross Country Finals - Saturday 30 March 2019 - Rugby School - Independent Schools Association

National Cross
Country Finals
Saturday 30 March 2019

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Welcome from ISA Sport
On behalf of the Independent Schools Association may I extend a very warm welcome to all
our competitors, parents, school staff, visitors and officials to the National Cross Country finals.
We are delighted to be holding these finals at Rugby School for 2019.
Each of the seven regions - North, Midlands, East Anglia, London North, London West, London
South and South West have held their own area meetings prior to arriving here today, so all the
competitors have already achieved a significant goal by their selection to this prestigious event
in the ISA calendar. Every race today is a final which makes the day exciting and nerve-racking
for both athletes and supporters. This event is the highlight of the season for many of our
competitors. The standard of athletes within the Association appears to be increasing all the
time, it is a great honour to welcome everyone attending who have worked so hard to be here.
Although there can only be one winner in each event, I do hope that every athlete will leave
today feeling that they were able to do their best whatever the result.
Staging these championships takes a great deal of organisation and cooperation. I am very
grateful to all the staff at Rugby School and to all the teaching staff who support the athletes
in their schools, preparing and coaching them. Without officials, none of the events would
take place in such a well organised and safe manner. I would particularly wish to thank all our
officials for giving their time and expertise to administer the events today. ISA’s own staff have
been particularly instrumental in coordinating officials, staff and regions before today’s event
and deserve a huge thanks.
Without the help of the Area Sports Coordinators and Team Managers this event would not
have been possible. They all work tirelessly throughout the year organizing and coordinating
their area calendars. These roles are voluntary while they teach full time within an ISA school.
ISA is also indebted to Gwilym Price for his unfailing support and advice throughout the
process of organising and running this event.
Sport is a major part of ISA activity and there is no doubt that the range and quality of the
programme is becoming stronger each year. ISA Sport supports inclusion and opportunity,
fair play and achieving your best through endeavor and determination. Good luck to everyone
today and thank you for supporting ISA’s National Cross Country finals at Rugby School.
Scott Brand
ISA National Sports Officer

Welcome from Rugby School

We would like to extend a warm Rugby welcome to all the competitors, spectators and officials
for today’s ISA National Cross Country Championships. It is a great privilege to host this
prestigious event within the ISA’s sporting calendar.
Those who know us well will recognise that Sport features prominently at Rugby. It forms a key
element of our community ethos, as learning to win with humility, lose with grace and support
all with unfailing encouragement are valuable lessons for life.
We wish all the competitors the very best on what we know is a demanding, but hopefully
enjoyable course around our beautiful grounds. We’re sure they will rise to the challenge!
Debbie Skene
Director of Sport

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Information
Arrival and Parking:           From 10:30am only on Polo ground, entrance from Ashlawn Road only.
Registration:                  10.30am – 11.30am
Course familiarisation: 11.00am-12.20pm
Contact details:               ISA Sport (Scott or Emily), isasport@isaschools.org.uk (01799 610189)

Declarations / Registration
• Team Managers ONLY to register runners inside the area marquee (labelled clearly).
• No spectators are allowed in the registration area. Children must register independently.
• All courses are suitable for spikes.
• Most of the course will be taped for guidance.
• The numbers 1 to 12 printed on the map attached are to be found on the course itself.

Attire
• All competitors to wear an area vest with the appropriate colour for their region.
• Vests provided at registration with Team Manager.
• Under garments may be worn, no clothing which obstructs vision of numbers or vest.

Changing / Toilets
• Changing rooms are not available, runners should come ready to race.
• Portable loos will be located on the playing fields situated near the marquees.
• Valuables – any loss/damage will not be the responsibility of the ISA or Rugby School.

Competitors
• Junior Races – 10 competitors from each Area (6 count towards team points).
• Senior Races – 10 competitors from each Area (4 count towards team points).

Presentations:
• Individual - At the end of each race, medals will be awarded to the top 3 finishers.
   Participation certificates can be downloaded from the ISA Sport Website.
• Team Awards – A combined placing of Juniors, Intermediates, Seniors, and Overall.

First Aid
Crusader Medical Services is the official medical provider. First aiders will be placed on half way and on
the finish and will be clearly visible. A stationary first aid point will be in the main marquee.

Refreshments
• There will be HOT/COLD refreshments on sale provided by Rugby School.

Photography
• Please let us know of any children who cannot be photographed. They will be required to wear a red
   wristband. Bentley Photographic will be selling photos so please visit their trailer at some point during
   the day. You can also purchase photos online using the following details: www.bentleyphoto.com/isa/

Live Results
• Results will be available after the event on ISA’s website and:
• http://isacrosscountry-2018-2019.squadintouch.co.uk/#home
• http://racetimingsolutions.co.uk/blog/

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ISA Cross Country Course Map

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Team Organisers
Team Areas                   Personnel
EAST ANGLIA                  Noel Smith, Steve Haycock, Jenny Sadgrove
LONDON NORTH                 James Hawken
LONDON SOUTH                 Manola Toschi-Restivo, John Shelly, Paula Pumphrey
LONDON WEST                  Ryan Lock
MIDLANDS                     Neil McCollin, Will Bower, Jamie Simpson
NORTH                        Adam Jackson, Matt Crouchman, Simon Warburton
SOUTH WEST                   Owen Styler, Rob Larkman, Sam Whitford, Dani Page

Officials
Roles                        Personnel
REFEREE                      Terry Alcock
SITE COORDINATOR             Andy Siggers
CLERK OF COURSE              Keith Richards
COURSE COORDINATOR           Gwilym Price
CHIEF STARTER                Bob Cooper
START AREA COORDINATOR       John Turner
START AREA                   Ian Clarke, Joan Clarke, Mary Williams
FINISH AREA COORDINATOR      Margaret Murphy
FINISH LINE JUDGE            Mary Hodges
FINISH AREA                  C. Cox, E. Johnson, A. Hickson, P. Ward
SAFETY OFFICER               Dave Owens
CHIEF MARSHALL COORDINATOR   Debbie Skene
COURSE MARSHALLS             Rugby Staff & Students
RESULTS & TIMING             Race Timing Solutions, Squad in Touch
ANNOUNCER / PRESENTATIONS    ISA Staff and Rugby Staff
ORGANISERS                   Scott Brand & Emily Ward
FIRST AID                    Crusader Medical Services
COURSE PREPARATION           Andrew Siggers & Grounds Staff

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Event proudly in partnership with

    Thank you for supporting ISA’s National Cross
      Country finals. Have a safe journey home.

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