The ECCA along with the 3 Areas would urge all to complete the survey (see below). We would advise that if you put 0 (zero) in question 6 re: distance that events should be equalised at, you can then proceed to the later questions and add your comments if status quo is to be maintained…
XC Equalisation of Distances; Statement from the ECCA and 3 areas
The Cross Country representatives of the Northern, Midland & Southern Areas and the English Cross Country Association held their inaugural meeting, on the 14th January 2021. This is the first of a series of meetings aimed at delivering a unified response on behalf of the sport of cross country through the sport’s major competition providers…
The Nationals, and COVID
The ECCA has reluctantly decided that it is not going to be possible to promote the annual English ‘National’ Cross Country Championships at Parliament Hill, London on March 6th 2021 as originally planned. Whilst there may be some degree of relaxation of Covid 19 conditions by then, it is not realistic to start planning and…
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…
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…
2020 English Cross Country Champs – Closing date 10th Jan!
The 2020 Saucony English Cross Country Championships takes place for the 3rd time at Wollaton Park, Nottingham on Saturday 22nd February. The closing date for entries is Friday 10th January and Team Managers and athletes must get there entries in by then, as late entries will not be accepted. Enter here: https://www.race-results.co.uk/natxc20e This well known…