PROSPECTUS 2008

THE MIZUNO BLAYDON RACE 2008
Organised by Blaydon Harrier and Athletic Club under UK Athletics Laws at 7.15pm on Saturday 9 JUNE from Balmbras, Cloth Market, Newcastle upon Tyne along Collingwood Street and Scotswood Road past Armstrong’s Factory and over Scotswood Bridge to finish by “THE GEORDIE RIDLEY” in Blaydon Precinct from about 7.40pm (5.7 miles)

TROPHIES    Trophies to be held for 12 months
To the First Lad : THE NEWCASTLE BROWN ALE CUP
To the First Lass : THE DUTTON FORESHAW CHAINBRIDGE LADIES TROPHY
To the First Married Couple : THE ME AND WOR LASS TROPHY
To the First Gadgie (over 40) : THE BLAYDON BELL VETERANS TROPHY
To the First Dame (over 40) : THE FEDERATION BREWERY BLAYDON BELLE TROPHY
To the First Young Lad (under 19) : THE GEORDIE RIDLEY CUP
To the First Young Lass (under 19) : THE EDITH VARLEY MEMORIAL TROPHY
To the First Male Resident of Blaydon and District : THE COFFEE JOHNNY TROPHY
To the First Female Resident of Blaydon and District: THE WINLATON CENTRE SILVER JUBILEE TROPHY
To the First Team : THE CALLERS BLAYDON TEAM TROPHY   
To the First Lasses Team : THE CUSHIE BUTTERFIELD LASSES TEAM TANKARD
To the First Gadgies Team : THE McCUTCHEON VETERANS TEAM TROPHY

PRIZES  (The first eight lads and lasses will receive prizes as subventions)
To the first twenty lads home prizes to the value of £1000, £600, £400, £300, £200, £100, £80, £70, £50, £50, £40, £40, £30, £30, £30, £20, £20, £20, £15, £15.
To the first twelve lasses home prizes to the value of £1000, £600, £400, £300, £200, £100, £80, £70, £40, £30, £20, £15.
To the first three Gadgies in the age groups 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+ prizes to the value of £ 25, £15, £10. 
To the first three Dames in the age groups 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+ prizes to the value of £ 25, £15, £10
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To the first three young lads and first three young lasses prizes to the value of £30, £20, £10.
To the first six married couples prizes to the value of  £35, £35, £35, £15, £15, £15..
Further prizes, to the value of £10, will be awarded to three married couples finishing further down the field.
To the first three non affiliated lads and non affiliated lasses prizes to the value of £30, £20, £10. 
To the first Blaydon Harrier lad and lass, not otherwise prizewinners, prizes to the value of £20.
To the first male resident and the first female resident of Blaydon and District prizes to the value of £10

THE GEORDIE AWARDS
To the First three local lads and lasses £500, £300 and £200. Awards are designed to encourage local athletics and will only be awarded to 1st claim members of clubs listed in the NE section of the NoEAA handbook 2008. Awards will replace the prize which the runner would have won except in the case of a local runner winning either 1st or 2nd prize in which case the Geordie award will pass down to the next NE runner.

TEAM PRIZES (FOUR TO COUNT) Gadgies are eligible ONLY for Veterans Team Prizes (no Dames Team Prizes)
To the first three lads teams prizes to the value of £50, £40, £30
To the first four lasses teams prizes to the value of £50, £40, £30, £20
To the first Gadgies team prizes to the value of £20
 
THE BONNY BLAYDON BELLE.  A lady competitor will be selected at the start to wear the BLAYDON BELLE SASH during the race. She will receive a superb meal for two at the Cowshill Hotel in Upper Weardale.

ALL RUNNERS

Will receive a Commemorative Certificate, Tee-shirt,  Souvenir Programme, Beer, Local Food, Crisps and soft drink. Many will receive spot prizes.. The Results edition of the Journal Newspaper will be sent to all entrants.

 

NOTES 

1      Lads and Lasses should be 16 years or over on 9.6.2008    

2.     Numbers will be posted with sponsor forms and instructions from mid May.

3.     Entry also available either directly or by download using the website www.blaydonrace.org. Additional forms available by SAE to Bob Houston,

        14A, Dene Crescent, Ryton, Tyne & Wear, NE40 3RY 

4.     The race will be broadcast live on BBC Radio Newcastle 95.4 FM.

  1. The Kiddars Blaydon Fun Run, for youngsters from local schools, will take place at Blaydon before the Race 
  2. Race Numbers must only be worn by Original Entrants and Impersonators should be aware that a race video is available to organisers and that offenders will be reported to the Athletics Authorities.  Those unable to compete may have their entry carried over to next year if they inform the Organiser by 22nd May  (admin fee £5 will replace the 2009 basic race entry fee).
  3. The Race Charity is GRACE HOUSE NORTH EAST CHILDREN’S HOSPICE APPEAL which will provide a home from home for very sick children in the north east.  It will provide support for siblings and parents, respite and terminal care; dedicated professionals offering the most up-to-date medical skills and palliative care; support for the needs of the whole family, physical and emotional.  Help available 24/7, 365 days a year… continuing into bereavement. Registered Charity No.110682. For information contact info@gracehouse.co.uk.

8      There’ll be Music and Dance at the Start, along the course and at the Finish and the funnels will be graced by Hazel Rayson’s Can-Can Troupe.
9      Full results will be published in the Journal on June 17th and a copy will be posted to the address given on the entry form of all entrants.
10    The course is unsuitable for wheelchair competitors.

CLOSING DATE FOR ALL ENTRIES 31 March 2008 OR WHEN 4000 ENTRIES RECEIVED WHICHEVER IS THE EARLIER    

Emailed to Martin Hayes 31.1.08 and 22.2.08