Annual Awards Flying the flag 1st through 5th: Trophies New Standard achieved: Trophies Continued standard achievement: Certificates Frostbite senior: Trophies Frostbite junior: Trophies Handicap: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Trophies BRJ Handicap: Men & Ladies award Trophies Long Service 10-Year pen: those members who have accumulated 10 year as a member Runner of the year: Trophy (large one held for 1 year, plus a smaller replica) FLYING THE FLAG rules The "Flying the Flag" competition was the idea of Gary and began in 1997-98. The idea is quite simple, to reward those who compete regularly in local races, wearing their club kit and "flying the flag" for Yaxley Runners. Running capability or distance is not a factor. The quickest runners in the club are rewarded in other ways. Points are awarded as follows: 1 point for any competitive race completed 1 point for competing in a club "handicap" race 1 bonus point can be earned by competing in a complete series e.g. Frostbite Friendly league, Peterborough 5k Grand Prix series, Cambs AAA road race league 1 point for completing in special events such as the Werrington "blind 5" or the Bushfield "Pub run". Although the series is primarily about promoting the club, exception will be made for not wearing a club vest/shirt. The only examples are wearing a shirt promoting your chosen charity for London Marathon, or if on holiday abroad when you discover a local race and decide to run. The Frostbite Friendly league We are one of fifteen local clubs who competes in the "Frostbite Friendly League". A series of six 5-mile races run monthly, October through March. The series originally created by current treasurer and Yaxley resident Steve Humphries. The series also includes junior races, over a maximum distance of 1½ miles. The age group is 9 - 16yrs. The current venues are: Oct - St. Neots football club Nov - Bushfield sports centre (Orton) Dec - Ramsey school (same location as Ramsey 10/5 mile race) Jan - March (near Whitemore prison) Feb - Bourne woods Mar - BRJ club, Huntingdon "Frostbite" handicap race This is based upon your performance in the Handicap series. Your average pace over the 2.2-mile handicap distance is used to calculate your equivalent time over a 5-mile "Frostbite" race. The BRJ Huntingdon race is currently chosen, as it is the last in the series (March), and the most compatible with the handicap course. Both male and female awards are given for this event. Runner of the bi-month: In recent years the committee had selected this, but from Jun 01 it returned to being an open club selection. The voting criterion is a very individual thing, although primarily it is made on improved running performance. It could however be based upon the number of events completed, a new distance achieved, the instigation of a new idea, the organisation of a special event or simple a positive and inspiring attitude. The runner of the year award will be based around votes received throughout the year. A voting slip is included in the newsletter
Cross country (x/c) affiliation In addition to affiliation to the Lincs league, there are other local x/c events including the Parliament Hills national in which Yaxley take part. If your are interested in competing in x/c please contact the clubs secretary.
