Races coming up...



Middletown Show 30th June - Correction To Start Time

Fri 22nd Jun, 2018


Please note that the Middletown Show race on Saturday 30th June will start at 15:00, not as previously published.  Full details here.



Junior t-shirts and hoodies.

Fri 15th Jun, 2018


Anyone who has completed 4 races in the FRA English Junior Championship can claim a series T-shirt, and anyone who has completed 6 races can also get a hoodie. Before Clougha there are already 78 juniors who have completed all 4 races, and a further 174 who can complete 4 races before the end of the series. Don’t miss out – claim your reward!

When you have completed 4 or 6 races please go to the FRA Shop on the Coniston Corporate website and order the garment and the size you want.

Don’t forget – please put the competitors name in the ‘first name/last name’ boxes. Your order will be checked to verify the number of races and FRA membership before being processed. Orders cost a £1 handling charge only. All T-shirts and hoodies ordered before Wednesday 4th July can be collected at the FRA Junior Do (Saturday 14th July). If you won’t be at the Do, or would prefer to receive your order at home, you can pay for postage on the site. After 4th July you can still order garments up to 15th August, but you will need to pay postage. Contact Charmian  for any queries.



British Championships

Fri 15th Jun, 2018


Updated after Tal y Mignedd



Use of GPS's for route finding in races.

Fri 15th Jun, 2018


Currently the Guidance for race organisers allows GPS's to be banned or allowed in FRA registered races. The FRA has been asked to consider changing this position and instigate a complete ban, which would effectively allow them to be carried but not to be used for route finding. A small group of the Committee are currently considering various options and the Committee will make a decision prior to the publication of the 2019 Handbook. The carrying of map and compass as currently required will not be changed.


Junior Sub committee

Thu 14th Jun, 2018


A new sub committee is being formed to support The Fell Runners Association’s Junior Co-ordinator. The Junior Co-ordinator’s role covers a number of things, including choosing the Championship races each year and organisation of the English  Schools Fell Running Championship. Up to 5 members drawn from parents, coaches and supporters of the junior sport are sought, ideally with no two being from the same geographical area. If you are interested please email juniors@fellrunner.org.uk.



FRA AGM

Thu 14th Jun, 2018


The Annual General Meeting of the Fell Runners Association Limited will take place on Saturday 18th August 2018 at Marl Pits, Newchurch Road, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 7SN commencing at 2.00 pm.
 
The business to be transacted at the Annual General Meeting will include
(i) Consideration of the Chair’s report
(ii) Consideration of the General Secretary’s report
(iii) Consideration and adoption of the Accounts for 2017 and any report of the auditor
(iv) The election of Officers
(v) The election of the remainder of the Executive Committee
(vi) The appointment of an auditor
(vii)     Proposed amendment of the Articles of Association of The Fell Runners Association Limited by Special Resolution
 
Special Resolution
Amendment of the Articles of Association requires a special resolution which must be approved by 75% of members present at the meeting or voting by proxy. The purpose of the amendment to the Articles is to enable the Executive Committee to meet by means of teleconference call as well as in person. The text of the proposed special resolution is as follows,
“That Article 50 of the Articles of Association of The Fell Runners Association Limited be deleted and replaced by the following,
50 The quorum for a meeting of the Executive Committee, and any vote on any matter at such meetings, shall be any six members of the Executive Committee either present in person or linked simultaneously by telephone or other electronic means such that those so linked may be able to hear and speak to all the other members so linked throughout the meeting.”
The Articles of Association of the Fell Runners Association may be viewed at www.fellrunner.org.uk under the FRA/Documents tab.
 
Nominations
Nominations for the various positions must be submitted in writing on a nomination form available from the General Secretary (secretary@fellrunner.org.uk). The completed nomination forms must be returned to the General Secretary by no later than 21st July 2018.
 
Proxy Voting
All members of the Fell Runners Association may appoint a proxy to speak and vote on her or his behalf at the Annual General Meeting. Proxy forms may be obtained from the General Secretary (secretary@fellrunner.org.uk) and once completed must be returned to the General Secretary by no later than 10th August 2018. 
 
Agenda
A full agenda will be published in due course.
 
Open Discussion
After the formal business of the Annual General Meeting there will be an open discussion of matters related to fell running. Members, who wish to discuss particular topics, are requested to inform the General Secretary (secretary@fellrunner.org.uk) by no later than 10th August 2018.


Bull Hill - Change of Date to 11th July

Tue 12th Jun, 2018


The date of the Bull Hill race has been changed to Wednesday 11th July as there is live firing planned for the Holcombe Range on the original date.  Full details here.



Ricky's Race 9th August - Change of Organiser/Race Contact and Venue

Mon 11th Jun, 2018


The organiser/race contact for Ricky's Race on Thursday 9th August has changed to Andy Mellor and the venue has changed to the Square and Compass in Darley Dale.  Full details here.  Note that the limit is 200 runners, and entry on the day will only be available if the race isn't full.



Snowdon Twilight Race - Change of Venue, Date and Start Time

Mon 11th Jun, 2018


The date of the Snowdon Twilight race has changed to Friday June 29th.  It will take place from the Royal Victoria Hotel at 18:45.  Full details here.



Great Hucklow 1st July - Change of Organiser/Race Contact

Mon 11th Jun, 2018


The organiser and race contact for the Great Hucklow race on Sunday 1st Julty has changed to Matt Watson.  Full details here.



Dufton Show 25th August - Change of Organiser/Race Contact

Thu 24th May, 2018


The organiser/race contact for the Dufton Show race on Saturday 25th August has changed to Susanna Foot.  Full details here.



Beamsley Beacon 21st June - Change of venue

Tue 22nd May, 2018


The venue for the Beamsley Beacon race on Thursday 21st June has changed to St Peter's Church, Church St, Addingham, LS29 0QS.  Limited parking in adjacent field; once fulll please park responsibly.  Note also that there is a small change to the course and the men will start five minutes before the women.  Full details and link to race website here.



A reminder: Club vests

Sat 19th May, 2018


Please note: to qualify for team points in Championship rankings each compeditor must wear the vest that his/her club has registered with British Athletics. This is a ruling of British Athletics to which the FRA is affiliated.
 
Anyone not wearing the registered club vest will not count for team points in the Championship rankings.
 
We fully appreciate that in certain weather conditions additional layers may be required.


Amended Forms

Tue 15th May, 2018


In order that the FRA complies with the General Data Protection Regulation which comes into force on 25th May 2018, the FRA Senior and Junior Race Entry Requirements and Forms and the FRA Race Organiser Guidelines have been amended. The amended forms may be viewed under the FRA Documentation tab.



Baildon Canter - Change of Date to 14th July

Thu 10th May, 2018


The date of the Baildon Canter has changed to Saturday 14th July.  There has also been a change in the race contact's address.  Full details here.



Marilyn's Meldon Madness 4th August - Change of Organiser/Race Contact

Mon 7th May, 2018


The organiser and race contact of Marilyn's Meldon Madness on Saturday 4th August has changed to Paul Crease.  Full details here.



Not Round Latrigg 15th August - Change of Organiser/Race Contact

Fri 4th May, 2018


The organiser/race contact for the Not Round Latrigg race on Wednesday 15th August has changed to Julie Carter. Full details here.



Holyhead Mountain Race 30th June - Change of Organiser/Race Contact

Thu 3rd May, 2018


The organiser and race contact for the Holyhead Mountain Race on Saturday 30th June has changed to Irfon Rowlands.  Full details here.



Lydford Dash 14th July - Change of Organiser/Race Contact

Thu 3rd May, 2018


The organiser and race contact of the Lydford Dash on Saturday 14th July has changed to Ruth MacIntyre.  Full details here.



Announcing changes to the British Championship from 2019

Sun 29th Apr, 2018


For more details click here



Kettlewell 17th June - Change of Venue

Sun 8th Apr, 2018


The BOFRA Kettlewell race on Sunday the 17th June will be at the Kettlewell Cricket Field, not as previously published. Full details here.



Winster 28th June - Change of Organiser/Race Contact

Mon 19th Mar, 2018


The organiser/race contact for the Winster race on Thursday 28th June has changed to Amanda Marsden.  Full details here.



Salcombe Coastal Marathons 5th May and 20th October - Cancelled

Mon 19th Mar, 2018


It is with regret that the organiser has cancelled the Salcombe Coastal Marathons scheduled for Saturday 5th May and Saturday 20th October due to ill health.



Axnfell - Change of Date and Earlier Start

Sat 10th Mar, 2018


The Axnfell race will now take place on Saturday 15th September and will start at 8am.  Full details here.



Chevy Chase 7th July - Change of Organiser Address

Wed 28th Feb, 2018


The address of the organiser of the Chevy Chase on Saturday 7th July has changed.  Full details here.



Dunnerdale 10th November - Change of Race Contact/Organiser and Venue

Sat 17th Feb, 2018


The organiser/race contact for the Dunnerdale race on Saturday 10th November has changed to Jamie Baron and registration will now be at the Broughton Mills Village Hall.  Full details of the race here.



Membership matters

Mon 29th Jan, 2018


Each year club membership secretaries complete and submit a return to England Athletics - read more



Championship eligibility clarification.

Sat 20th Jan, 2018


In response to a question raised by one club other clubs may want to note the following statement.

-          Eligibility for English Juniors over U13 is the same as for English Senior Champs.  Younger age groups in the Challenge only have to be members of the club they run for.

-          Individuals must be registered with EA or members of the FRA.  Some clubs only register (i.e. pay for) members who request it – it is not necessary for a club to pay EA for a member who is has already joined the FRA.  If a runner is registered with EA eligibility is the same no matter which club paid the registration fee.

-          Runners can only count for their first claim fell club, but the inflexibility in the EA/UKA system of administering first/first claim other can cause problems.  The FRA Rules (Handbook page 14) has been amended for 2018 to read

“d. Team eligibility.  Runners may count for a team for their first claim fell running Club only. This Club must be affiliated to England Athletics or other National Association. For runners who are simultaneously members of two clubs, in the event of ambiguity over which club has ‘first claim’ status an appeal should be made to the Membership Secretary at the start of the season”   

The FRA has made a request for a rule change on this issue which is going through the EA/UKA process at the moment, but with no certainty that our proposals will be accepted.


 


FRA Leadership and Coaching Courses 2018

Thu 18th Jan, 2018


New courses announced  - here



Steve Cliff. Fundraising for the MNDA.

Sun 14th Jan, 2018


I am sure that some FRA members would want to make a donation to support Steve's amazing fundraising efforts for the MNDA. 


Steve Cliff. Bowland

Sun 14th Jan, 2018


Members may have heard the sad news that Steve Cliff, until recently our Secretary,  has died after a long illness with Motor Neurone Disease.
Steve will be known to many of us as a friend, runner, instigator, with his wife Wynn, of the Anniversary Waltz races which came from a run on their wedding day and, latterly, his work for the FRA since 2015 as Race Liaison Officer and then Secretary.
He will be missed and our thoughts are with his family and others close to him.
Steve was an amazing fundraiser for the MNDA. On the basis that members would want the opportunity to make a donation in Steve's memory I am in contact with the family and will make a further statement on this.
We will arrange to have a more detailed statement in the next FR. If you have any anecdotes about Steve that should be included please send them to me or the Fellrunner Editor.
 
Nick Harris Chair.


Hawkswick Dash - Change of Date

Sun 7th Jan, 2018


The Hawkswick Dash will be held on Sunday 24th June not as previously published (1st July).  Full details here.



Committee vacancies 2018

Wed 3rd Jan, 2018


The AGM to be held in Sept. 2018 will be looking to fill a number of vacancies.

The ones we know of at present are:

Secretary - immediate vacancy due to Steve Cliff resigning on the grounds of ill health. Replacement of the Secretary and offers of administrative support to the new Secretary urgently sought.

Chair, Treasurer and Fixtures Secretary - these vacancies will be due for election at the AGM.

If you might be interested please contact me, or the post holders for the latter two posts.

If you are interested you would be able to shadow those post holders still in post, including attending the next two Committee meetings. 

Nick Harris Chair chair@fellrunner.org.uk or on 07956344174



Race Changes Since Handbook Went To Press

Wed 3rd Jan, 2018


The following changes have taken place to races listed in the 2018 handbook.  Go to the Races page for full details.  In addition to these changes, you can find races that missed the handbook deadline by going to the Races page and using the Race updates filter on the left side of the page.

Sun 21st Jan, Peak Raid 4, change of date from Dec 2017

Sun 18th Feb, Litton (Post) Christmas Cracker, change of date from Dec 2017

Sat 7th April, Pendle, change of contact/organiser

Sun 6th May, Clough Head, change to web address, entry fee, distance, ascent

Thurs 21st June, Grindleford, updated entry details

Fri 22nd June, Snowdon Twilight, change of date from 8th June

Sat 14th July, Wasdale, change of pre-entry dates

Sun 5th Aug, Saddleworth Round, change of date from 15th July



First on the Scene

Tue 25th Jul, 2017


What to do if you are First on the Scene of an incident on the fells -
essential reading here.


Welfare policy - Transgender and Anti Doping

Tue 28th Feb, 2017


The Committee have agreed that the FRA will be following the UKA policies on Transgender - http://www.britishathletics.org.uk/media/news/2016-news-page/august-2016/03-08-16-transgender-policy/ and Anti Doping - http://www.britishathletics.org.uk/cleanathletics/rules/
 
This replaces the item in the 2017 Handbook on P 24 Apps 3 and 4 and as previously set out in the Welfare policy - http://www.fellrunner.org.uk/documents.php The policy will be updated.


Welfare

Fri 13th Jan, 2017


Following the FRA committee meeting on 4/12/16 and in light of recent publicity surrounding historical sexual abuse at football clubs, the committee clarified that any allegations of a similar nature within the sport of fell running will be taken extremely seriously and investigated appropriately.

We have already liaised with UKA and an update and explanation of his role will be provided by the newly appointed Welfare Officer in the Spring Fellrunner.

Any enquiries should be directed to Ed Gamble (welfare@fellrunner.org.uk)



Race Organisers - Documents

Wed 25th Jun, 2014


Click here to use Jim Godwin's race organiser program