CHAMPIONSHIP FORMAT
Set out below is the structure and scoring system for this year’s championship. It is different to previous years but is an attempt to improve the championship and secure the three main reasons why the club organises the event.
- To identify the strongest runners in the club over a series of races.
- To provide a vehicle for members to mix socially.
- To encourage participation in races and so make use of all that dedicated training.
Races 2023 by Category
Short | Medium | Long |
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Runners & Riders 29th January |
Stan Bradshaw, Pendle. 4th March |
3 Peaks 29th April |
Lowgill Sports (BOFRA) June 10th |
Wardle Skyline April 8th |
*CRO Challenge* May 20th |
Whittle Pike 2nd August |
Austwick Amble 29th May |
Cross Fell 2nd July |
Arnside Knott Nov tbc |
Waddington September 24th |
Old Crown Round 22nd July |
Three Shires 16th September |
Open Race
Members can use one race of their own choice as one of their championship counters, where at least 4 members complete that race. You must still complete one S, M & Long race from the list above to complete the championship. Scoring will be on the same basis as the rest of the championship. Inclusion of a particular race by one member does not require the other members racing on that day to do likewise. The ‘open’ race does not have to be identified ahead of time, but once the Open race option has been used, it will remain as the counter for that individual.
Marshalling at club races
To qualify for the championship ranking club members must volunteer to marshal at one of the club organised races in addition to competing in the selected championship races.
Prizes
- Prizes will be given for the first 3 male/female and in age categories where this is appropriate
- Those completing 5 races or more will receive a prize.
- There will be a participation prize for the person completing most races; this will include marshalling at club races.
Why are the races organised by the club not included in the championship?
Marshalling at a club race is vital for those races to go ahead, but prevents racing in them; it penalises volunteers. Placing these races in the championship puts people in a dilemma; support club events, so they can go ahead, or race and support the championship and their own performance in it. Removing these races from the championship, whilst also making participation as a volunteer in at least one event as a condition of scoring in the championship, seems a fair balance.
Structure and Scoring
- To win any of the prizes, members must help out in at least one of the races organised by the club: Handicap, PYG, Settle Hills, Ingleborough. (NB. Although many members help with the Austwick Amble, it is not a club race).
- Runners best 4 counters to score, which must include at least one of each distance, (short, medium, long) plus one other which may be the Open race.
- Scores will be calculated as a percentage of the overall winner’s time – calculated separately for males and females.
- This format is aimed at having a better focus to the Club Fell Champs series of races.
Scoring System
The system is based on each runner’s time relative to the overall winner of the race in their gender category.
The benefit of this percentage based scoring system is that members will consistently score a similar number of points in each race. This gives a more accurate representation of relative abilities across the year if everyone completes the championship. There will be recognition of participation, but not through points, contributing to the running championship.
How does the percentage points system work?
- Take each person’s time and divide by the winning time (male and female separately).
- This means converting the two times into seconds to be able to do the division.
- Then you divide 1 by this number and then multiply by 100 to get the person’s score.
- This is a system used for the Lakeland Classics Trophy, orienteering events and quite a few other clubs. The examples below illustrate the method, but calculations will all be completed by the co-ordinator and shared on a regular basis.
Some examples…
Example 1
A person wins the race.
Their time divided by the winning time is obviously 1.
1 divided by 1 multiplied by 100 gives 100 points, so anyone actually winning a race scores 100 points.
Example 2
A person takes twice as long as the winner.
Their time divided by the winning time is 2.
1 divided by 2 multiplied by 100 gives 50 points.
Example 3
A person takes half as long again as the winning time.
Their time divided by the winning time is 1.5.
1 divided by 1.5 multiplied by 100 is 66.667 points.
CURRENT STANDINGS
To see the detailed breakdown, click on the link below which will open in a Google spreadsheet.
Settle Harriers Championship 2023
CHAMPIONSHIP RACES 2023 SCHEDULE
The schedule of races is below. Good luck to all those taking part in 2023!
No | Day | Date | Race Name | Distance & Climb | Category | Further Information |
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1 | Sun | January 29th | Runners & Riders | 7.6 km – 4.7 mls 271 m – 889 ft |
BS | Wharfedale Harriers |
2 | Sun | March 4th | Stan Bradshaw Pendle | 16.7 km – 10.4 mls
590 m – 1936 ft |
BM | Clayton le Moors |
3 | Sat | April 8th | Wardle Skyline | 11.3 km – 7 mls
381 m – 1250 ft |
BM | Rochdale Harriers |
4 | Sat | April 29th | 68th Three Peaks Race | 37.4 km – 23.2 mls 1608 m – 5276 ft |
AL | The Three Peaks |
5 | Sat | May 20th | CRO Challenge | 20 km – 12 miles
42 km – 26 miles |
AL | CRO Challenge
NB. This is not strictly a race, but times are recorded, so the scoring system will still work. It is possible to do either the shorter 20Km or the full 42Km event; the scoring system can accommodate both. |
6 | Mon | May 29th |
Austwick Amble | 13 km – 8.1 mls 365 m – 1198 ft |
BM | |
7 | Sat | June 10th | Lowgill Sports (BOFRA) | 3.50 km – 2.20 mls
275 m – 1000 ft
|
BS | This is a replacement for the Sedbergh (BOFRA) race, listed in the first version of the schedule, which clashed with the CRO event. |
8 | Tue | July 2nd | Cross Fell | 24 km – 14.9 mls
680 m – 2231 ft |
BL | Garrigill |
9 | Sat | July 22nd | Old Crown Round | 36 km – 22.4 mls
2200 m – 7218 ft |
AL | Northern Fells Running Club |
10 | Wed | August 2nd |
Whittle Pike | 8.2 km – 5.1 mls
488 m – 1601 ft |
AS | Rossendale Harriers |
11 | Sat | September 16th | Three Shires |
20 km – 12.4 mls
1220 m – 4003 ft |
AL | Ambleside AC |
12 | Sun | September 24th | Waddington | 11.3 km – 7 mls
381 m – 1250 ft |
BM | Bowland Fell Runners |
13 | Sun | November 19th (TBC) |
Arnside Knott | 9.7 km – 6 mls
333 m – 1093 ft |
BS | Arnside Knot |