Winter Grand Prix
32nd Grand Prix – 2018/19
A series of timed training sessions based upon a handicap system amended after each session.
The final INDIVIDUAL points classification will be based upon your BEST 6 (of the first 7) + SESSION 8
Handicaps for Session 8 will be based on best performance this series
SESSION 1 - Tuesday 28th Aug 2018 – Start 7:15pm (tbc)
Blyth 10km Race - Course Records – I. Hollingsworth 31:50 (2007) and H. Wooton 36.27
The first Grand Prix event is incorporated with the Blyth 10K. Grand Prix positions, and hence points, will be based on a SEALED handicap. This event also incorporates the North Shields Polytechnic Club ‘Senior Championship’
SESSIONS 2-8 All Tuesdays - Start 7:00pm
Oct 9th, Nov 13th, Dec 11th*, (2018), Jan 8th, Feb 12th, Mar 12th, April 2nd* (2019)
3.5 miles approx. course (start North of Whitley Bay, Briar Dene). Runners are set off at pre-determined intervals depending on handicap. Historical Course Records (not inc. last season due to a number of course amendments) T. Brannon 17:24 (1987) and K. Cornwall 20.54 ( 1996)
*SESSION 4 and 8 include free (to entrants of the Grand Prix) buffet which the presentations of training and merit awards will take place
After 30 years in association with North Shields Polytechnic, the 2018/19 Grand Prix is welcomed to the NOTAN portfolio of events for its second year. This move ensures these fantastic sessions can continue to evolve with the objective of helping runners of all abilities to reach their individual goals within a challenging and mutually supportive environment.
A series of timed training sessions based upon a handicap system amended after each session.
The final INDIVIDUAL points classification will be based upon your BEST 6 (of the first 7) + SESSION 8
Handicaps for Session 8 will be based on best performance this series
SESSION 1 - Tuesday 28th Aug 2018 – Start 7:15pm (tbc)
Blyth 10km Race - Course Records – I. Hollingsworth 31:50 (2007) and H. Wooton 36.27
The first Grand Prix event is incorporated with the Blyth 10K. Grand Prix positions, and hence points, will be based on a SEALED handicap. This event also incorporates the North Shields Polytechnic Club ‘Senior Championship’
SESSIONS 2-8 All Tuesdays - Start 7:00pm
Oct 9th, Nov 13th, Dec 11th*, (2018), Jan 8th, Feb 12th, Mar 12th, April 2nd* (2019)
3.5 miles approx. course (start North of Whitley Bay, Briar Dene). Runners are set off at pre-determined intervals depending on handicap. Historical Course Records (not inc. last season due to a number of course amendments) T. Brannon 17:24 (1987) and K. Cornwall 20.54 ( 1996)
*SESSION 4 and 8 include free (to entrants of the Grand Prix) buffet which the presentations of training and merit awards will take place
After 30 years in association with North Shields Polytechnic, the 2018/19 Grand Prix is welcomed to the NOTAN portfolio of events for its second year. This move ensures these fantastic sessions can continue to evolve with the objective of helping runners of all abilities to reach their individual goals within a challenging and mutually supportive environment.
2018/2019 Results
GP1
GP2
GP3 - Results - Standings after GP 3
GP4 - Results - Standings after GP 4
GP5 - Results - Standings after GP 5
GP6 - Results - Standings after GP6
GP7 - 12th March 2019 - Handicaps - CANCELLED
GP8 - 2nd April 2019
GP2
GP3 - Results - Standings after GP 3
GP4 - Results - Standings after GP 4
GP5 - Results - Standings after GP 5
GP6 - Results - Standings after GP6
GP7 - 12th March 2019 - Handicaps - CANCELLED
GP8 - 2nd April 2019
NOTAN needs your help!
This competition couldn't go ahead without our fantastic volunteers. We require help with simple officiating duties such as timekeeping and marshalling.
Latest news
NOTAN Winter GP 2018/19 standings after GP1 and GP2 handicapsThank you to Blyth Running Club for hosting the Blyth Links 10km which incorporates our first Grand Prix event. Based on a blind handicap, here are the team and individual standings after GP1 :NOTAN GP Results after GP 1
Taking your predicted 5km time and performance during the Blyth links 10km here are the handicaps for GP2: NOTAN GP2 Handicaps– This event takes place on the 9th October 7pm start. Your NOTAN GP numbers are now available, captains please contact Scott Ellis is organise collection/drop off after signing your declaration forms. We look forward to GP2. |
GP5 Handicaps announcedHandicaps for GP5 which takes place on the 8th January can be found here. We would also appreciate help from anyone who can volunteer or marshal on the night.
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