Some of you are dead keen and have already been asking about the rules for the relays at the end of the last league match. To give you time to have a think about your potential teams, here's the link to both the rules and a team sheet to download prior to the match (there will be paper copies available on the night though, so don't panic!) 

Entry buttons for both Season Pass and individual payments are on the usual Track & Field page  - if you have a Season Pass, please make sure you use the link given on that page, as each match has an individual link.

Please note the slightly earlier start time for the throws - note also that we will be moving entrants from A to B throws if they are not up to the required A group standard, so please make sure you check the start lists on the day of competition to see which group you are in.

Entries close on Saturday 31st July at 5pm prompt - please don't miss the deadline!

The full race timetable will be published on Sunday 1st August on the usual athlete info page

Today is "freedom day" but we still intend to hold our matches in a Covid secure manner - this is to help protect both our older athletes and the officials, as without them we wouldn't have a match at all. Unfortunately (and somewhat ironically) our lovely Covid officer Marsha is isolating, so I'm depending on you all to behave responsibly tonight and remember to maintain your social distancing etc.
You WILL be allowed into the stadium before your event, as I'll not be able to call you in due to my other duties, though I want to encourage you all to continue to do your warm-ups at the front of the stadium - just make sure you keep an eye on the time! 
One final note - still no spectators, sorry. There is still too high an incidence of Covid in the region and the less people we have on site, the safer it is for everyone.  

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British and Irish Masters Cross Country International selection 2021
This year there will be a trial race to select the England team for the International Cross Country which is to be held in Dublin on 13th November.

Due to a fixtures clash, the trial race will now be held on 16th October at Markeaton Park, Keddleton Road, Derby DE22 4AA, and will be incorporated within the North Midlands cross country league fixture. Parking will be at Markeaton Island car park and the charge will be around £4 per car. Parking is a short distance from the course and nearest to the only available toilets.
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Race distances: All women and men aged 65 to 75plus – 6km. Men 35 to 64 – 9.8km.

Start times: 6km 1.50pm, 9.8km 2.20pm approximately. The entry fee will be £5 per athlete (UKA registered athletes and Members of their Area Masters/Veterans club), entry is via the BMAF Open Track system only.
No entries on the day.

The closing date is Friday 24th September.

The first 3 athletes from each 5 year age category in race 1 will be selected. The first 4 athletes in each 5 year age category in race 2 will be selected. The remaining team members, including reserves will be selected by the area selectors, immediately following the last race.

All athletes will need to complete a selection form giving their details and performances for the current year, as well as an application form. This includes those racing in the trial race. You must also sign the GDPR agreement. These documents are all available via links on THIS PAGE

Race numbers must be collected on the day from the selection race reception desk between 11.45am and 1.00pm prompt.
Good luck with your application and with your training and racing during the coming months.
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Kim Matthews
EMAA Cross Country Secretary
[email protected]

Andy Talbot of Aycliffe RC has foregone competing in our T&F league this year to concentrate on his marathon efforts, and this has paid off for him with a 1st place finish in the M60 category in the Milton Keynes Masters qualifying Marathon. Andy recorded a time of 3:11:33 on Sun 27th June 2020, which has gained him the opportunity to represent England in the Masters Marathon in Chester in 2022. Well done Andy, amazing performance!

Links for all entries (single entries and season pass holders) can be found on the T&F page
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​If anyone is having difficulties with the payment page, please get in touch with me ASAP.