KAC Juniors
Covid-19 Update: Junior training is continuing as usual (please see ‘KAC Juniors’ Facebook page for more details), but races are not going ahead until further notice
Our Club Policies on Inclusion and Welfare are HERE
Keswick AC Juniors aims to provide opportunities for young runners in the area aged 8-16 to learn about training and racing on the fells, road and country. Sessions include not only running but fun games and activities which develop the all-round athleticism required to become a competent runner. The club is at the centre of some of the finest natural scenery to be found anywhere in the UK, and we make use of the local fells, roads and parks in our training sessions. We attract all standards of runner, from county representatives to complete beginners, so do come along and give it a try!
We meet every Wednesday during term time from 5.30-6.30pm at various locations around the town, more details about which are posted on our ‘KAC Juniors’ facebook page. We also organise several races throughout the year, more details of which can be found below. Please note that to race in a Keswick vest as part of the club, you will need to join the club officially here.
Hi-visibility clothing and a good headtorch is essential in the winter months
You can download the Junior Membership Form here.
KAC juniors is managed by Level 2 qualified coaches Emma Cooper and John Battrick. For any queries please contact johnbattrick@hotmail.com.
2020 Junior Championships
For 2020 we have chosen 7 races over the year to form our ‘Junior Championships’, which cover ages U9 up to U17. Some are organised by Keswick AC, some by other clubs or organisations. Runners are required to take part in at least 4 races to count, and they are allocated points depending on their position – 12 points for being first Keswick runner in their age group, 10 points for second, 9 points for third, 8 points for fourth etc. Age is at 31st December 2020 for all races. If you run more than 4 races, then your best 4 results count. This year, we also have a ‘Cross Country Championship’, to include your best two Cumbria League XC results from the Cockermouth, Keswick and Workington fixtures. These races are always popular, great fun, and the perfect way to put all your training in to practise!
Results
Junior Championship Races 2020
29th Apr: Lord’s Seat. Revelin Moss car park, Whinlatter. 5.30pm reg, 5.50pm start
20th May: Sale Fell. (Google maps 54.660430, -3.254459). 5.30pm reg, 5.50pm start
20th June: Todd Crag, English Junior Championship Counter
8th July: Skiddaw ‘Uphill’. Gale Rd car park, behind Latrigg. 5.30pm reg, 5.50pm start
30th September – Catbells. Gutherscale car park. 5.30pm reg, 5.50pm start
22nd October – Theatre Woods. Theatre-by-the-Lake. 5.30pm reg, 5.50 start
Nov/Dec: Glow in the Park. Fitz Park cricket Pavilion. 5.30pm reg, 5.50pm start. (Date TBC, depends on date of Cumbria League XC, Keswick)
Other races
2020 Non-League Races
We also organise other races in 2020, which will not count towards the Junior Championship but will be great events all the same!
15th April – Grisedale Grind. Revelin Moss car park. 5.30pm reg, 5.50pm start
FRA Junior Championship Races for 2020
28th March – Kettlewell – North Yorkshire
11th April – Rivington Pike – Lancashire
25th April – Clough Head – Cumbria
30th May – West Nab – West Yorkshire
20th June – Todd Crag – Cumbria
4th July – Bradwell – Peak District
See the FRA Juniors page for details.
Youngest age is U9, and minimum age is 8yrs on the day of race. Age on 31st December 2020