Hello to all the local primary / junior schools!
IT’S NEWPORT CARNIVAL THIS WEEKEND, WITH THE THIRD AND FINAL FUN RUN IN THE NDRC ‘FOUR-MIDABLES’ SERIES!
There is a handsome shield to be presented (not on the day of the Carnival, unfortunately – the results will have to be processed first) to the school with the greatest proportion of pupils taking part over the 3 races!
After the Lilleshall race Sheriffhales had a narrow lead, with Moorfield, Hinstock and Church Aston breathing down their necks. I have still to access the results of the Sheriffhales Shuffle fun run (unfortunately the results ‘guru’ is in France at the moment), but there seemed to be a preponderance of Sheriffhales pupils there, so the other schools will need to turn out in force for the Carnival race to be in contention for the shield.
Please encourage your pupils to take part, and to wear their school colours (which give the young racers a sense of belonging and make the race so much more of a spectacle for the supporters).
The Fun Run starts at 11.15 (with the adults 10K race starting at 11.45)
The Sheriffhales race started slightly late because of the last minute rush of entrants. It will help everyone if the youngsters bring a completed entry form to registration (attached here) and their £2 coin, so that admin and change giving is kept to a minumum, and present themselves at registration by 10.30.
Many thanks for supporting local events and encouraging activity and fitness among your youngsters … perhaps there’s the next Mo Farah or Jess Ennis-Hill among your pupils!
Rodney Jones, Newport and District Young Runners’ Coordinator.