Ilkley Moor Fell Races

CVFR Juniors soak up the acclaim at Ilkley Moor. Credit Paul Haigh

Calder Valley’s younger runners were in top form at the Ilkley Moor Junior Races, the first in the junior club champs. Clara McKee was grabbing the headlines again with first place and a record-breaking time in the U15 race. Joseph Stone, Harry Cliff and Ted Parker also made the top ten for Calder Valley. Thomas McKee and Isaac Howgate were representing CVFR at U17 level, and Thomas managed a podium finish, taking third spot with just a two-second margin. George Illstone and Isabel Symington ran well in the U13 group, and Jules Ciolino and Alfie Hobday were running in red and white in the U11 race. There was also a CVFR debut for Teddy Haigh who achieved a fantastic result – coming fourth in the U9 race. The team had a great day out and delivered some great results.

A determined looking Teddy at lkley. Credit Woodentops

And some of CVFR’s more experienced runners were also doing their bit at Ilkley in the senior race. Leo Illstone ran an excellent race, securing fourth spot in the U19 age category. Paul Haigh,Graham Lloyd and Trudi Entwistle, who took 2nd WV50, completed the CVFR representation on the day.

Leo running all the way to the finish line. Credit Woodentops

CALDER VALLEY NEWS REPORTER: RAYMOND KELLY

Cross Country and Hoppits

Teddy, Cora, Jules and Winston. Credit Paul Haigh

On Thursday 22nd February six of our red & white Juniors represented Calderdale schools in the West Yorkshire Primary schools Cross Country finals. In the year 3 boys race were our youngest Juniors: Teddy Haigh, Jules Ciolino and Winston Lalande. Winston finished 25th and 5th Calderdale in 5m 46s; Jules 44th and 8th Calderdale in 5m 56s and Teddy 51st and 9th in Calderdale in 5m 59s. In the year 4 girls race Cora Slater finished 88th and 16th Calderdale in a time of 6m 57s. Meanwhile, in the year 5 boys Alwyn Gardner finished the slightly longer course in 6m 28s finishing 66th and 15th Calderdale. Finally, in the year 6 boys Sam Breaks, who was full of cold, finished in 6m 41s finishing 119th overall and 18th Calderdale. Well done Juniors!

Hoppits Hill Fell race

George being chased down by young Joe. Credit Woodentops

George Kettlewell reported that on Sunday Nicky Spinks, a fell running legend, organised her final Hoppits Hill Fell Race in the woods near Hopton in Mirfield. It is just short of 3 miles in length and contains two punchy climbs, 700ft of elevation and plenty of mud. Conditions were good on the day – the mist lifted and the sun was out. I was just ahead in 12th place in a time of 24min 20secs. I also marshalled the junior races and there was a good turnout.

Alfie ‘hopping’ along. Credit Woodentops

In the junior race Alfie Hobday came 14th in the Under 11s race in a time of 16min 03secs. With the under 15s and under 17s running alongside the seniors Joseph Stone came 16th overall and was 2nd U15 with a time of 25min 06secs. Unfortunately, he had a nasty fall on Thursday at his speed training group so took it steadier, but did really well.

CALDER VALLEY NEWS REPORTER: toby sydes

Junior Rota 20 Feb – 19 March

Aside

 Date Coaches Helpers
20 Feb Andy, Al, Richard, Di, Gill Thirza
27 Feb Andy, Al, Richard, Di, Jackie, Gill Thirza
5 March Al, Di, George, Jackie Thirza
12 March Andy, Al, Richard, Di, Jackie Thirza
19 March Andy, Al, Richard, Di, Jackie  

Splashing into 2024

Juniors at Stanbury Splash

Two CVFR juniors turned up to Haworth’s Penistone Hill on Sunday for a very cold edition of the Soreen Stanbury Splash Quarry Runs.

Harry takes 2nd U15. Credit Woodentops

Racing for the first time his new U15 age category, Harry Cliff put in a brilliant performance to take second place.

New member Leo racing hard. Credit Woodentops

Leo Wright, who has just recently joined the club, also had a great run. Donning the red and white vest for the first time he also took second spot in the Under 11s race.

CALDER VALLEY NEWS REPORTER: jim cooke