The ECCA is aware that at this time of the year, Clubs and Cross Country Leagues plan to be making preparations for the season ahead. Another consequence of the Coronavirus pandemic is that although athletes in Clubs are allowed to train now in groups, Cross Country competition is not taking place. England Athletics is drafting…
Post Nationals – Review
This year’s Saucony English National Cross Country Championships goes down as one of the muddiest ever. With lots of athletes loving the conditions, and a seemingly equal number others hating them it certainly had a marmite feel about it! The conditions certainly were a big talking point on social media and all the champions had…
Results – Nationals 2020
Junior Men Junior Women Senior Men 6 to Count Senior Men 9 to Count Senior Women Under 13 Boys Under 13 Girls Under 15 Boys Under 15 Girls Under 17 Men Under 17 Women
NATIONALS UPDATE 2: WEATHER AND PARKING
Please note this update from Nottingham City Council: Due to the effects of both Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis the ground at Wollaton Park is saturated. Whilst this may make for exciting cross country conditions, it obviously isn’t ideal for car and coach parking. As a result the Council have had to put contingency plans…
NATIONALS UPDATE: WEATHER
We have been in discussions with Nottingham City Council and following the meeting we can update you as follows: “In the event of adverse weather and high winds (40mph +) alternative car parking arrangements will be in force. We strongly advise all visitors to arrive early in time for their race and to be prepared…
Belgium Cross Cup at Rotzerlaar, Feb ’20
A large party of over 50 athletes, team managers and supporters travelled to Belgium for the Cross Cup event. Doubts about whether the event could go on with Storm Ciara following them across the Channel were there right up to the off. However all went on and the athletes gained experience and in some cases…
Team Selection – Rotzerlaar 9th Feb
The England teams that will travel to Rotzerlaar for a Belgium Cross Cup event on the 9th February are : Senior Men‘s Team Manager Eamonn Martin has selected: Ellis Cross – Aldershot, Farnham & Dist AC Jonathan Escalante-Phillips – Cambridge & Coleridge AC Adam Hickey – Southend AC Zac Mahamed – Southampton AC Jack Millar…
Historical National Cross Country Championship website
The English Cross Country Association would like to let know fans of Cross Country running know of a web site which charts the history of the Senior Men’s National Cross Country Championships since the Senior Men’s race was first staged in 1876. The website, www.national.crosscountrychampionship.uk is being put together by Tony Barbat of Wallasey AC…
Race Report – Seville, Jan ’19
The ECCA athletes running for England produced some excellent runs in the top class Italica International Cross Country in Seville. The first race in which England athletes were in action was the young U20 women’s team and they ran superbly with Georgia Hays winning in 18.06 ahead of 2 Spanish athletes , then came Holly…