Local Runners Maintain Dominance

The second round of ’s East Yorkshire Short Race Series took place on Saturday (21st May).  Organised by (HALO), the event consisted of two races of 3km with a handicapped start calculated for the second race.

Local knowledge seemed to have been a big advantage in the event on .  The technically demanding Newbegin Pits area of the Beverley Westwood caught many a runner unawares and many seconds were lost hunting for elusive control sites.

The Men’s Open was won by England Junior , from Beverley and the Women’s Open was won by Skidby’s Helena Crutchley.

Men
1. Zac Field        Beverley    32:27
2. Brian Ward        South Cave    36:26
3. Dean Field        Beverley    38:16
Women
1. Helena Crutchley    Skidby        46:36
2. Helen Smith        York        48:05
3. Yasmin Field        Beverley    54:37

In the overall standings the only change this week was in the Women’s Veteran class, Christine Roberts of York is now leading that class.
The current class leaders are as follows:-

Men
Open        Z Field        Beverley
Veteran        P Bradbury    Rotherham
Junior        J Field        Beverley

Women
Open        H Crutchley    Skidby
Veteran        C Roberts    York
Junior        Y Field        Beverley

The next two rounds of the series take place at Driffield Airfield on June 11th and at Hull University on July 23rd.  Beginner’s courses will be available at these events for anyone wanting to try the sport.

Further details at www.halo-orienteering.org.uk or by email to neil@halo-orienteering.org.uk

HALO also runs a weekly club night at Beverley Longcroft School on Mondays (6:30pm to 8:00pm) during term-time.  New members always welcome.  (Details available from email and web-site contacts as above )



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