Further details concerning Nationals XC Championships
18 Feb 2024
Nationals XC Championships: Further Info Here some further information concerning the National Cross-Contry Championship in March.
Returning home: We hope to leave pontefract by 4.30 and return to Swindon orbital by 9.30 and Salisbury rugby club by 10.30
English School’s Cross Country Championship 2024
11 Feb 2024
WSAA Team for Nationals XC Championships Firstly a Huge thank you and well done to all who competed at the SW races. Fine performances by all and a special well done to the Inter Boys who came second as a team. Many thanks to all parents for their great support. Also to all our team managers, many of whom are new to Cross country.
Congratulations to those athletes selected to represent Wiltshire at the 2024 National Cross Country Championships to be held on Saturday 16th March at Pontefract Race Course, near Leeds.
If you have a place on the team but are NOT able to compete, please let Andy Scrase know ASAP.
We are travelling up by coach the day before. For further information see Information Letter
Note for the Salisbury pickup: we are meeting at the Rugby club as the coach station is temporarily closed.
Please remember to bring money for your evening meal and extra for snacks as necessary for Saturday.
The weather can be changeable, very wet and cold so please ensure that you have brought plenty of warm clothing, and changes of footwear, with bags for all wet kit.
If parents are coming up to support us, we are staying at the Leeds East Premier Inn. Please do not book in there as we follow the guidelines of Wiltshire Schools Safeguarding Policy. Could you also please wait until all their team presentations are finished before you leave with your athlete.
Should you require any further information about this event, please contact lead myself.
Andy Scrase, Lead Team Manager
Email:apscrase@btinternet.com
South West Schools' AA Cross Country Championships
21 Jan 2024
South West Schools' AA Cross Country Championships Congratulations to those athletes selected to represent Wiltshire at the South West Cross Country championships to be held on Saturday 3rd February at RNAS Merryfield, Ilton, Somerset. Further details about the event available here.
Wiltshire Team for the SW XC Championships
If you have a place on the team but are NOT able to compete, please let Andy Scrase know ASAP.
Transport to the SW will not be provided this year.
All athletes must arrive by 12.00AM to give sufficient time to register for their race, meet their team manager and walk the course. Late arrivals may not be able to race. If you require a Wiltshire vest then you can purchase one on arrival at a cost of £20.00 (cash only - no cheques or cards please).
Please ensure that you provide your personal details to Andy Scrase before the competition date. You can do this by completing the online form:
WSAA SW and Nationals 2024.
If you need any further information about this event, please contact the lead Team Manager Andy Scrase (apscrase@btinternet.com)
Payment, if needed, can be made by cheque or BACS
- Cheques should be made payable to Wiltshire Schools’ Athletic Association (or WSAA) and sent to the WSAA treasurer Mrs W Bown, 131 Countess Road, Amesbury, Wilts. SP4 7AR
- BACS payments to Sort code: 309159 Account Number: 01019624
When making payment please state your name and school.
Treasurer email: wbown@outlook.com
Good luck!
WSAA Cross Country Results
14 Jan 2024
Many thanks to all the volunteers, staff, athletes and parents for helping to make Saturday's championship such a success. Particular thanks to Sheldon School for hosting the event and allowing us to use their fantastic facilities.