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Mither Tap Running Race

If you want some none skiing activity on a Thursday night (who would??) Jason Williamson’s running club is organizing a race in a fortnight

 

The 3rd race in the Cosmic Hillbashers Sumer series is Mither Tap on Thursday 21st July. There is alo a Junior race, so bring the family. See details below (also on www.cosmics.org.uk).
If you did either of the first 2 races (Durris Mast and Balmedie) please remember to bring your running number as you keep the same one for the series. Run4It have kindly donated some Spot prizes for individual races and some nice series prizes.
The results of the Balmedie race are attached.

Race Name: Mither Tap (Cosmic Summer Hill Race Series Race #3)

Date: Thursday 21st July

Time: 7.00pm

Location: Bennachie Visitor Centre NJ 699216

Entry fee: £2.50

Dist/Climb: 6.4 Km (4 miles)/ 370m (1200ft)

Category: AS

Dan Whitehead: 32.01 (2009), Clare Whitehead: 36.13 (2009)

Minimum age limit: 18

 

Junior Race

Age: 8-18

Entry fee: £0.50

Dist/Climb: 3.0 Km (1.8 miles)/ 86m (282ft)

 

Race Organiser: Jason Williamson, email: jasonwilliamson321@gmail.com Website: www.cosmics.org.uk

Race Weekend Roundup

Huntly hosted rollerski races on yesterday (28th May) and the Clash hill climb was run today. The weather turned out pretty well for both events with only some light rain at lunchtime on Saturday and a shower on Sunday.

Both events were well attended from Huntly Nordic Ski Club and Cairngorm Biathlon and Nordic Ski Club. Competitors from Higland Nordic and further afield were also welcomed. Duncan Gorman was especially welcome as a novice.

Andrew Young took first place in the men’s competions in both events, with Olwen Thorn and Katy Homyer taking gold in the sprints and hill climb respectively. Katy Homyer is still  under 18 so we look forward to further acheivements from her as she continues to develop her skills.

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Ming’s Summer Madness

It’s that time of year again. Here’s the opportunity to enter in this year’s Ming Challenge – a combined run and bike – on Saturday 4th June.  Donations are in aid of the British Nordic Development Squad so we encourage everybody who isn’t being a marshall to get out there and have fun.

There is the usual Ceilidh in the evening which is Bring Your Own refreshments and snacks this year, entry £5 for adults and £4 for children.

Contacts

Rick (richardnewman@clara.co.uk) or Trish (barron.family99@btinternet.com)

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New Club Nordic Instructors

The Snowsport Scotland Nordic Development Committee ran a two day rollerski based course for level 1 Nordic  Instructors this weekend at Huntly.  The tutors were Roger Homyer and Roy Young. The course focussed on improving the individual skiing skills of the trainees and their coaching skills. This should provide a boost to the teaching Huntly Junior Development Squad next winter as well as club nights.

In the end all 9 trainees passed the course assessment with one deferred pass. The course was challenging and great fun. Thanks to Roger and Roy for running it and the club for the sponsorship.

Congratulations to Malcolm and Kay Cooper, Will Strohm, Paul Gray, Claudia Zeiske, Deborah May, Ruaridh Newman & Alex Standen  on passing the course.

Hopefully a level 2 course will be run in the summer for the more technically gifted.