ESAA English Schools Cross Country Cup Final 2010

ESAA English Schools'
Cross Country Cup 2010

Welcome to Hogwarts!

Important Weather News
In view of the present conditions in the North East, plus an additional 15cm of snow fall over the last couple of days, and the 10-day weather forecast which predicts more heavy snowfalls spreading across the whole Country, together with overnight temperatures predicted to break long standing records in the coming few nights, the ESAA has decided to take an early decision to postpone the Cup Final at Alnwick on Saturday 4th December. Photographs of the course taken last Friday (shown here before today's extra 15cm) show that the course is not safe, and could not possibly be made safe by Saturday. The freezing conditions already make travelling from the extremities of the country difficult - a situation which is forecast to get worse this week. We are all extremely disappointed, but the only slight consolation is that this decision would probably have had to be made irrespective of the event location - even Cornwall is snow-bound, and the South East is now just starting to be hit. HOWEVER... The 2010 Cross Country Cup Final has now been rescheduled for March 26th at Alnwick. I hope that all Schools will be able to compete on that date. We intend simply to use all the Finalists as they were declared although alterations can be made ON THE DAY. Please do not alter the website entries as this will change other already completed details. Souvenirs that have already been produced will be available from Inprints as usual. The programme, already printed, will stay the same. I hope that the Finalists will be able to transfer hotel bookings and transport arrangements without additional costs. For those with pre-booked rail tickets We are currently trying to negotiate with the rail authorities for them to accept tickets for this week as being valid for March, however we cannot say as yet whether that might be possible. Don't throw them away just yet. I can be contacted for enquiries as per handbook, brochure and the noticeboard when you log in. Look out for the 2011 XC Cup Brochure five weeks later! John Gwyther - National Coordinator Please ensure you keep coming back to this page for any further updates - you may need to right-click then select refresh (or reload, or some other similar option) to ensure that you get the latest version.

Important Weather News

In view of the present conditions in the North East, plus an additional 15cm of snow fall over the last couple of days, and the 10-day weather forecast which predicts more heavy snowfalls spreading across the whole Country, together with overnight temperatures predicted to break long standing records in the coming few nights, the ESAA has decided to take an early decision to postpone the Cup Final at Alnwick on Saturday 4th December.

Photographs of the course taken last Friday (shown here before today's extra 15cm) show that the course is not safe, and could not possibly be made safe by Saturday. The freezing conditions already make travelling from the extremities of the country difficult - a situation which is forecast to get worse this week.

We are all extremely disappointed, but the only slight consolation is that this decision would probably have had to be made irrespective of the event location - even Cornwall is snow-bound, and the South East is now just starting to be hit.

HOWEVER...

The 2010 Cross Country Cup Final has now been rescheduled for March 26th at Alnwick.

I hope that all Schools will be able to compete on that date. We intend simply to use all the Finalists as they were declared although alterations can be made ON THE DAY. Please do not alter the website entries as this will change other already completed details.

Souvenirs that have already been produced will be available from Inprints as usual. The programme, already printed, will stay the same.

I hope that the Finalists will be able to transfer hotel bookings and transport arrangements without additional costs.

For those with pre-booked rail tickets
We are currently trying to negotiate with the rail authorities for them to accept tickets for this week as being valid for March, however we cannot say as yet whether that might be possible. Don't throw them away just yet.

I can be contacted for enquiries as per handbook, brochure and the noticeboard when you log in.

Look out for the 2011 XC Cup Brochure five weeks later!

John Gwyther - National Coordinator

Please ensure you keep coming back to this page for any further updates - you may need to right-click then select refresh (or reload, or some other similar option) to ensure that you get the latest version.

We are extremely pleased to welcome to Hogwarts all athletes, teachers, officials and spectators for the 2010 English Schools' Athletic Association Schools' Cross Country Cup Finals. We are so very fortunate to be able to run in such a spectacular setting.

The competition is for Junior (under 14) and Intermediate (under 16) age groups (ages as on 31st August 2011), and starts with Round 1 during October, with over 1400 school teams throughout England competing against other local school teams in their County. The leading teams from all the competitions held in each County then compete in one of 8 Regional Finals on 13th November. The National Final pits the leading 3 teams in each Region against each other. Teams comprise 6 athletes with the first 4 counting towards the points total. In the event of a tie on points, the team whose 4th counter finishes higher takes precedence.

Course Venue: Alnwick Castle, Northumberland.

Click the map to get interactive maps and directions from where-ever you live. You can zoom in and out to whatever scale you like and get an aerial view of the surroundings. To get directions, click the 'directions' link, enter your own postcode as the starting address, and enter the destination postcode NE66 1NQ.
Alternatively, you could try running fast through the wall of platform 9 3/4 at King's Cross....but don't forget the rest of the things you need to do at the same time....

You can find everything you need to know about the castle at www.alnwickcastle.com

Accommodation

Northumberland is one of the most beautiful Counties in the Country and there are many holiday spots around the area - view the www.visitnorthumberland.com website for further details.

Site Layout

Team declarations, refreshments, and merchandise sales will be in the Vistor Centre. Presentations will be in the Guest Hall in the Castle. Changing facilities are in the Duchess High School, a short walk from the course. Toilets are in the Visitor Centre and will also be provided near the start.

The sloping ramparts of the castle grounds will provide amazing views over the course for spectators.

Course Maps

Timetable

10.30 to 12.30	Course open for inspection
10.30 to 12.30	Declarations open
13.00	Intermediate Girls Final	2750 metres
13.30	Junior Boys Final	2750 metres
14.00	Junior Girls Final	2100 metres
14.20	Intermediate Boys Final	4250 metres
15.30	Presentations in the Guest Hall of the Castle

Merchandise

Sportserve will have a stand selling customised teeshirts and sweatshirts. Full details of products available are on their website www.sportserve.co.uk - you can order online or by phone. Further details will be published here nearer the date of the final.

Finalists

The Country is divided into 8 regions - view a map of the regions. The leading 3 school teams from each Regional Final compete in this National Final.

Junior Boys
1 to 6 region NW : Manchester Grammar School Manchester

7 to 12 region NW : Canon Slade CofE School Bolton

13 to 18 region NW : Calday Grange Grammar School Wirral

19 to 24 region NE : Park View Community School Chester le Street

25 to 30 region NE : Royal Grammar School Newcastle-upon-Tyne

31 to 36 region NE : Ermysted's Grammar School Skipton

37 to 42 region WC : Bromsgrove Preparatory School Bromsgrove

43 to 48 region WC : Helsby High School Frodsham

49 to 54 region WC : King Edward VI Five Ways School Birmingham

55 to 60 region EM : Longcroft School and Performing Arts College Beverley

61 to 66 region EM : The Robert Manning Technology College Bourne

67 to 72 region EM : King James's School Huddersfield

73 to 78 region EC : Dr Challoner's Grammar School Amersham

79 to 84 region EC : Lincroft Middle School Bedford

85 to 90 region EC : Farlingaye High School Woodbridge

91 to 96 region SW : Queen's College Taunton

97 to 102 region SW : Ivybridge Community College Ivybridge

103 to 108 region SW : Millfield Preparatory Glastonbury

109 to 114 region NT : Southend High School for Boys Southend-on-Sea

115 to 120 region NT : The Bishop's Stortford High School Bishop's Stortford

121 to 126 region NT : The Eastwood School Leigh-on-Sea

127 to 132 region SE : The Judd School Tonbridge

133 to 138 region SE : The Ashcombe School Dorking

139 to 144 region SE : Danes Hill Leatherhead

Intermediate Boys
1 to 6 region NW : St Anselm's College Prenton

7 to 12 region NW : West Hill School Stalybridge

13 to 18 region NW : Ashton-on-Mersey School Sale

19 to 24 region NE : The Duchess's Community High School Alnwick

25 to 30 region NE : Ermysted's Grammar School Skipton

31 to 36 region NE : St John Fisher Catholic High School Harrogate

37 to 42 region WC : Lawrence Sheriff School Rugby

43 to 48 region WC : Marling School Stroud

49 to 54 region WC : Helsby High School Frodsham

55 to 60 region EM : Bourne Grammar School Bourne

61 to 66 region EM : Wolfreton School Hull

67 to 72 region EM : Grammar School at Leeds Leeds

73 to 78 region EC : Northampton School for Boys Northampton

79 to 84 region EC : Dr Challoner's Grammar School Amersham

85 to 90 region EC : Sharnbrook Upper School and Community College Bedford

91 to 96 region SW : Millfield School Street

97 to 102 region SW : Bishop Wordsworth's Grammar School Salisbury

103 to 108 region SW : St Laurence School Bradford-on-Avon

109 to 114 region NT : St Albans School St Albans

115 to 120 region NT : The Eastwood School Leigh-on-Sea

121 to 126 region NT : The Coopers' Company and Coborn School Upminster

127 to 132 region SE : Woking High School Woking

133 to 138 region SE : Salesian College Farnborough

139 to 144 region SE : Wilson's School Wallington

Junior Girls
1 to 6 region NW : St Hilda's Church of England High School Liverpool

7 to 12 region NW : Loreto Grammar School Altrincham

13 to 18 region NW : Canon Slade CofE School Bolton

19 to 24 region NE : St Aidan's Church of England High School Harrogate

25 to 30 region NE : Nunthorpe School Middlesbrough

31 to 36 region NE : Central Newcastle High School Newcastle-upon-Tyne

37 to 42 region WC : Helsby High School Frodsham

43 to 48 region WC : The King's School Macclesfield

49 to 54 region WC : Moreton Hall School Oswestry

55 to 60 region EM : Minster School Southwell

61 to 66 region EM : Grammar School at Leeds Leeds

67 to 72 region EM : Ilkley Grammar School Ilkley

73 to 78 region EC : Aylesbury High School Aylesbury

79 to 84 region EC : Beaconsfield High School Beaconsfield

85 to 90 region EC : Wycombe High School High Wycombe

91 to 96 region SW : Newquay Tretherras School Newquay

97 to 102 region SW : Millfield Preparatory Glastonbury

103 to 108 region SW : The Abbey School Reading

109 to 114 region NT : Southend High School for Girls Southend-on-Sea

115 to 120 region NT : The Coopers' Company and Coborn School Upminster

121 to 126 region NT : St Albans Girls' School St Albans

127 to 132 region SE : James Allen's Girls' School London

133 to 138 region SE : Guildford High School for Girls Guildford

139 to 144 region SE : The Ashcombe School Dorking

Intermediate Girls
1 to 6 region NW : Sacred Heart Catholic High School Liverpool

7 to 12 region NW : The Nelson Thomlinson School Wigton

13 to 18 region NW : Ashton-on-Mersey School Sale

19 to 24 region NE : The Duchess's Community High School Alnwick

25 to 30 region NE : St John Fisher Catholic High School Harrogate

31 to 36 region NE : Central Newcastle High School Newcastle-upon-Tyne

37 to 42 region WC : Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College Sandbach

43 to 48 region WC : Helsby High School Frodsham

49 to 54 region WC : Saint Martin's Solihull

55 to 60 region EM : Minster School Southwell

61 to 66 region EM : Loughborough High School Loughborough

67 to 72 region EM : Manor High School Leicester

73 to 78 region EC : Wycombe High School High Wycombe

79 to 84 region EC : Thurston Community College Bury St Edmunds

85 to 90 region EC : Tudor Hall School Banbury

91 to 96 region SW : Millfield School Street

97 to 102 region SW : Penair School A Science College Truro

103 to 108 region SW : South Wilts Grammar School for Girls Salisbury

109 to 114 region NT : Southend High School for Girls Southend-on-Sea

115 to 120 region NT : The Lady Eleanor Holles School Hampton

121 to 126 region NT : Brentwood School Brentwood

127 to 132 region SE : James Allen's Girls' School London

133 to 138 region SE : Hawley Place School Camberley

139 to 144 region SE : Sevenoaks School Sevenoaks

Junior Boys
1 to 6	region NW :	Manchester Grammar School	Manchester
7 to 12	region NW :	Canon Slade CofE School	Bolton
13 to 18	region NW :	Calday Grange Grammar School	Wirral
19 to 24	region NE :	Park View Community School	Chester le Street
25 to 30	region NE :	Royal Grammar School	Newcastle-upon-Tyne
31 to 36	region NE :	Ermysted's Grammar School	Skipton
37 to 42	region WC :	Bromsgrove Preparatory School	Bromsgrove
43 to 48	region WC :	Helsby High School	Frodsham
49 to 54	region WC :	King Edward VI Five Ways School	Birmingham
55 to 60	region EM :	Longcroft School and Performing Arts College	Beverley
61 to 66	region EM :	The Robert Manning Technology College	Bourne
67 to 72	region EM :	King James's School	Huddersfield
73 to 78	region EC :	Dr Challoner's Grammar School	Amersham
79 to 84	region EC :	Lincroft Middle School	Bedford
85 to 90	region EC :	Farlingaye High School	Woodbridge
91 to 96	region SW :	Queen's College	Taunton
97 to 102	region SW :	Ivybridge Community College	Ivybridge
103 to 108	region SW :	Millfield Preparatory	Glastonbury
109 to 114	region NT :	Southend High School for Boys	Southend-on-Sea
115 to 120	region NT :	The Bishop's Stortford High School	Bishop's Stortford
121 to 126	region NT :	The Eastwood School	Leigh-on-Sea
127 to 132	region SE :	The Judd School	Tonbridge
133 to 138	region SE :	The Ashcombe School	Dorking
139 to 144	region SE :	Danes Hill	Leatherhead
Intermediate Boys
1 to 6	region NW :	St Anselm's College	Prenton
7 to 12	region NW :	West Hill School	Stalybridge
13 to 18	region NW :	Ashton-on-Mersey School	Sale
19 to 24	region NE :	The Duchess's Community High School	Alnwick
25 to 30	region NE :	Ermysted's Grammar School	Skipton
31 to 36	region NE :	St John Fisher Catholic High School	Harrogate
37 to 42	region WC :	Lawrence Sheriff School	Rugby
43 to 48	region WC :	Marling School	Stroud
49 to 54	region WC :	Helsby High School	Frodsham
55 to 60	region EM :	Bourne Grammar School	Bourne
61 to 66	region EM :	Wolfreton School	Hull
67 to 72	region EM :	Grammar School at Leeds	Leeds
73 to 78	region EC :	Northampton School for Boys	Northampton
79 to 84	region EC :	Dr Challoner's Grammar School	Amersham
85 to 90	region EC :	Sharnbrook Upper School and Community College	Bedford
91 to 96	region SW :	Millfield School	Street
97 to 102	region SW :	Bishop Wordsworth's Grammar School	Salisbury
103 to 108	region SW :	St Laurence School	Bradford-on-Avon
109 to 114	region NT :	St Albans School	St Albans
115 to 120	region NT :	The Eastwood School	Leigh-on-Sea
121 to 126	region NT :	The Coopers' Company and Coborn School	Upminster
127 to 132	region SE :	Woking High School	Woking
133 to 138	region SE :	Salesian College	Farnborough
139 to 144	region SE :	Wilson's School	Wallington
Junior Girls
1 to 6	region NW :	St Hilda's Church of England High School	Liverpool
7 to 12	region NW :	Loreto Grammar School	Altrincham
13 to 18	region NW :	Canon Slade CofE School	Bolton
19 to 24	region NE :	St Aidan's Church of England High School	Harrogate
25 to 30	region NE :	Nunthorpe School	Middlesbrough
31 to 36	region NE :	Central Newcastle High School	Newcastle-upon-Tyne
37 to 42	region WC :	Helsby High School	Frodsham
43 to 48	region WC :	The King's School	Macclesfield
49 to 54	region WC :	Moreton Hall School	Oswestry
55 to 60	region EM :	Minster School	Southwell
61 to 66	region EM :	Grammar School at Leeds	Leeds
67 to 72	region EM :	Ilkley Grammar School	Ilkley
73 to 78	region EC :	Aylesbury High School	Aylesbury
79 to 84	region EC :	Beaconsfield High School	Beaconsfield
85 to 90	region EC :	Wycombe High School	High Wycombe
91 to 96	region SW :	Newquay Tretherras School	Newquay
97 to 102	region SW :	Millfield Preparatory	Glastonbury
103 to 108	region SW :	The Abbey School	Reading
109 to 114	region NT :	Southend High School for Girls	Southend-on-Sea
115 to 120	region NT :	The Coopers' Company and Coborn School	Upminster
121 to 126	region NT :	St Albans Girls' School	St Albans
127 to 132	region SE :	James Allen's Girls' School	London
133 to 138	region SE :	Guildford High School for Girls	Guildford
139 to 144	region SE :	The Ashcombe School	Dorking
Intermediate Girls
1 to 6	region NW :	Sacred Heart Catholic High School	Liverpool
7 to 12	region NW :	The Nelson Thomlinson School	Wigton
13 to 18	region NW :	Ashton-on-Mersey School	Sale
19 to 24	region NE :	The Duchess's Community High School	Alnwick
25 to 30	region NE :	St John Fisher Catholic High School	Harrogate
31 to 36	region NE :	Central Newcastle High School	Newcastle-upon-Tyne
37 to 42	region WC :	Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College	Sandbach
43 to 48	region WC :	Helsby High School	Frodsham
49 to 54	region WC :	Saint Martin's	Solihull
55 to 60	region EM :	Minster School	Southwell
61 to 66	region EM :	Loughborough High School	Loughborough
67 to 72	region EM :	Manor High School	Leicester
73 to 78	region EC :	Wycombe High School	High Wycombe
79 to 84	region EC :	Thurston Community College	Bury St Edmunds
85 to 90	region EC :	Tudor Hall School	Banbury
91 to 96	region SW :	Millfield School	Street
97 to 102	region SW :	Penair School A Science College	Truro
103 to 108	region SW :	South Wilts Grammar School for Girls	Salisbury
109 to 114	region NT :	Southend High School for Girls	Southend-on-Sea
115 to 120	region NT :	The Lady Eleanor Holles School	Hampton
121 to 126	region NT :	Brentwood School	Brentwood
127 to 132	region SE :	James Allen's Girls' School	London
133 to 138	region SE :	Hawley Place School	Camberley
139 to 144	region SE :	Sevenoaks School	Sevenoaks

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