Hill & Dale 2010

Wed 7 April 2010 - Ian Taylor

The 2010 Hill & Dale series kicks off this week with the race around Castlewellan Forest Park..

The eleven race series includes new routes over Slieve Muck and Hen/Rocky and omits Hen/Cock and Donard Forest. The final is on Thursday, 17th June over the Monument Race route, based in Tollymore Forest Park.

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Please fill in a registration form and come early on Thursday, with the race starting at 7:30 pm.

See under Events for another copy of the race list and registration form.

Date	Race	Estimated Distance/Climb	Location & Registration	Prizegiving
April 8th	'The McVeigh Classic'	5.5 miles 1,080 feet	Castlewellan Lake Car Park	Maginns ,Castlewellan
April 15th	Tollymore Forest	5 miles 900 feet	Tollymore Main Car Park	O’Hare’s, Newcastle
April 22nd	Slieve Martin	4.25 miles 1,740 feet	Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor	Luke’s Bar, Rostrevor
April 29^th	Binnian to the Top	2 miles 2,000 feet	Head Road near Annalong	Harbour Inn, Annalong
May 6^th	Moughanmore	3.25 miles 1,560 feet	Deer’s Meadow	Greenan’s, Kilcoo
May 13^th	Rocky	4.25 miles 1,600 feet	Leitrim Lodge Car Park	Doran's Pub, Hilltown
May 20^th	Slieve Muck	4 miles 1500 feet	Crocknafeola Wood	Mary Margaret’s, Hilltown
May 27^th	Meelbeg Meelmore	3.5 miles 1,800 feet	Happy Valley Car Park	Maghera Inn
June 3rd	Hen/Rocky	3.5 miles 1,500 feet	Hen Car Park	Doran's Pub, Hilltown
June 10th	Loughshannagh Horseshoe	4 miles 1,700 feet	Spelga Dam Car Park	Mary Margaret’s, Hilltown
June 17th	Monument Race (Tollymore Forest)	4.5 miles 1,100 feet	Tollymore Main Car Park	Avoca Hotel, Newcastle

The race registration form is below

Hill and Dale Race Series Entry Form 2010

Promoted by Newcastle AC (www.newcastleac.org) Race Number_______ (Official use only)

Full Name (Print)_____________________________________________________

Address_____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

Phone No__________________________ Date of Birth____________________

Club _____________________________________ ANI Affiliated Club - YES or NO

Next of Kin _____________________ Telephone Number____________________

Email __________________________________________________________________________

Car Registration _______________________________________

Qualified First Aider Yes or No (Please circle appropriately)

Category (Tick below as appropriate)

Male Junior _____ Open _____V35_____V40_____V45_____V50______V55_____V60____

Female Junior____ Open ____LV35____LV40____LV45____LV50____LV55____LV60____

Entry Prices

Seniors: Athletics NI registered athletes – £7.00

Non-registered/Unattached/ Non ANI Affiliated clubs - £8.00

Juniors:- £3

Attention is drawn to the following points

Numbers and pins must be returned after each race or result will not be recorded.
A Charge will be made for re-issue of lost number.
Only one form is required to be completed for entire race series
Non finishers must report to the Start Offical before leaving the race.
Safety equipment required for mountain races (compass, whistle, full body cover) please get in the habit of bringing these to every race
Navigation skills required on mountain races.
Car sharing should be used for all races.

I understand the H&D Race series is held in accordance with the rules and safety requirements of NIMRA. I am aware of the organiser’s information and requirements in connection with the race series. I accept the hazards involved in mountain running and acknowledge that I am entering and running each race at my own risk, other than the organiser’s liability for causing death or personal injury by negligence. I confirm that I understand that the organiser accepts no liability to me for any loss or damage of any nature to myself or my property arising out of my participation in the race series.

Signed_______________________________________________ Date_______________