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Here we go Juniors… Our first race to get the PBGP Junior Summer Series 2020 going is TOWNELEY!!

A huge thank you to Jason Pier for putting the courses together. They are very straightforward and off the normal paths of the Park so something to really get into. All start and finish at the gate near the Changing Rooms.

U7s & U9s – you are doing ONE BLUE LAP of the field. Parents, you should be able to see them at all times from the field. Please ensure any U7s are accompanied all the way round for safety.

U11s & U13s – you are doing ONE RED LAP then ONE BLUE LAP. Make sure you DON’T go over the bridge on the map.

U15s & U17s – you are doing TWO YELLOW LAPS that also takes you into the woods (near the bridge)

Categories are based on age at 31st Dec 2020, a guide is attached to work out from date of birth.

Racing starts MONDAY 27th JULY and ends SUNDAY 2nd AUG.

Once done, email us at info@pbgp.co.uk with:
– your Juniors name and category
– a photo of stopwatch or a link/screenshot of Strava/Garmin or other
– any photos of your Junior running you’d like to share!

Any queries please get in touch with us….. Enjoy!

Whilst its been a difficult past few months for everyone, for our Junior runners I’m sure its been a confusing and even more difficult period for them.

We’ve decided to put together a series of activities for the Juniors over the Summer period; by no means a replacement for the camaraderie and excitement of racing with their peers, we hope it gives the Juniors (and Parents too!) something to do locally and keep the fitness up.

The 2020 Juniors Summer Series will consist of six events: three virtual races on actual courses in a set week and three orienteering courses (or treasure hunts!) to be completed at any time.

The series will be based on trust and try to be as inclusive as possible. Race times can be submitted by email to PBGP with photos of a stopwatch and/or a GPS trace if Juniors have watches and feel free to include photos of them at the locations or post them in here! Results will be compiled and published but there won’t be a full champs or prizes for this year.

If you’re interested, we could make a special 2020 t-shirt available to buy for those who complete all six activities.

RACE 1: TOWNELEY
27th July – 2nd August

RACE 2: TRAWDEN
3rd-9th August

RACE 3: GREENWAY
10th-16th August

ORIENTEERING:- Towneley Park, Burnley- Alkincoats Park, Colne- Letcliffe Park, Barnoldswick

The orienteering courses have been designed by Pendle Forest Orienteers who are working with Pendle School Sports Partnership on the same principle to create a Virtual Orienteering Competition over the Summer. The activity is completed using a downloaded app and works incredibly well visiting points around the park in a set time. There’s course options of Short (usually around 2-3km) or Long (around 4-5km). Details are available on PFO’s website but will also be posted here.

More details of the races will be posted shortly along maps of the orienteering courses, guide to orienteering maps and Maprunf app.

This is not a clear replacement for the usual PBGP Junior Championships but something to keep us ticking over. Please bear in mind Parents/Guardians are responsible at all times as the PBGP or any of the Clubs are not present and do not hold any liability. All the events are designed to take place in open public spaces but as usual please be respectful of other park users and adhere to any Government guidelines regarding social distancing.

So let’s get back running, enjoy a bit of Summer whilst we can and hopefully we can be back to regular racing as soon as possible!

Please share within your groups and lets get as many of the Juniors involved as we can!

Here are the details of the 2020 Junior Pendle and Burnley Grand Prix Championships, sponsored by Giddy Kippers and Lazer Fazer!

Here are the details of the 2020 Senior Pendle and Burnley Grand Prix Championships, sponsored by PhysioRoom.com

A huge well-done to all the Junior Award Winners of 2019!

U7 Boy
1st Emmett Edwards, Barlick Fell Runners

U7 Girl
1st Eleanor Reeder, Trawden AC
2nd Grace Williams, Burnley AC
3rd Juliet Mousley, Unattached

U9B
1st Harry Roberts, Barlick Fell Runners
2nd Harry Driver, Barlick Fell Runners
3rd Noah Russell , Trawden AC

U9G
1st Alice Carr, Burnley AC
2nd Ava Lomas, Trawden AC
3rd Betsy Pickles, Barlick Fell Runners

U11B
1st Harry Jordan, Trawden AC
2nd Theo Robinson, Blackburn Harriers
3rd Joel Fitzpatrick , Trawden AC

U11G
1st Isabelle Perry, Trawden AC
2nd Lottie Grace Smith, Clayton Le Moors Harriers
3rd Agatha Taylor, Trawden AC

U13B
1st Harry Smith, Trawden AC
2nd Ben Stratton, Trawden AC
3rd William McCash, Trawden AC

U13G
1st Lucille Pickles, Barlick Fell Runners
2nd Eleanor Edwards, Clayton Le Moors Harriers
3rd Ruby Fort , Trawden AC

U15B
1st William Walker, Trawden AC
2nd William Woodruff, Clayton Le Moors Harriers
3rd Robbie Smedley, Clayton Le Moors Harriers

U15G
1st Helana White, Clayton Le Moors Harriers
2nd Joss Waiting, Trawden AC
3rd Abigail Stratton, Trawden AC

U17B
1st Jack Villiers, Barlick Fell Runners
2nd Lennon Jackson, Clayton Le Moors Harriers
3rd William Nicholls, Clayton Le Moors Harriers

U17G
1st Sophie Ashworth, Clayton Le Moors Harriers
2nd Bet.hany Wheatcroft, Clayton Le Moors Harriers
3rd Tanith-Jade Ellis, Clayton Le Moors Harriers

The annual PBGP Junior Party & Awards Presentation will take place on Saturday 17th August 2019.  Full details can be found here.

To celebrate the 2019 event we have the annual Awards Presentation & Social Night.

16th August 2019 at 7pm – 11.30pm at Burnley FC 1882 Lounge

Meet and greet at 7pm
Presentation 7.30pm approx
Hot buffet supper and disco

Tickets (including food) at the subsidised cost of £6 on the door but please confirm attendance in advance to help with the planning and organisation:

Simply respond to the Facebook event and choose your food option here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/2969052349836187/

Alternatively speak to John Roche or contact us.

Please Note, there is also a separate Junior Presentation Day – details here : https://pendleandburnleygrandprix.co.uk/2019/07/24/pbgp-junior-party-awards-presentation/