Under 17 Junior Runners Development Camp

Tue 11 Feb 2025

2025 Fell Runners Association U17 Development Camp Introduction to International Mountain Running 16th March 2025, 10:00 – 16:00, Sedbergh

This year’s U17 camp is planned for Sunday, March 16 in Sedbergh. As ever the camp is aimed at junior runners’ development, developing skills and knowledge, avoiding the traps and learning from the experience of others who have come through the junior ranks and then excelled as seniors as well as coaches, sports scientists and physiotherapists who are familiar with junior development and international competition. Sessions will be led by Nicola Jackson, Georgia Bell, Mark Croasdale, Alasdair Russell, Alan Buckley and facilitated by England Chair Duncan Richards. There will also be a guided run over the proposed 2026 Junior Home International Course in the Howgills led by GB International Mountain Runner Chris Richards.

Cost and eligibility criteria. There will be a nominal fee of £10 for attendance, this does not include lunch. To attend, athletes must be between 14 -16 and intend racing in the FRA U17 age group. Athletes should have demonstrated ability by:

1. placing in the top 10 in any FRA English Championship race

2. placing consistently in BOFRA races

3. reaching county level at cross country

4. or running fast times on the track or road

5. So if you would like to apply for a place, please contact [email protected] for a link to the application form.

For more details, please, see the document