This has been a fantastic first season competing on the international circuit with GB Youth Climbing, topping it off by qualifying for the Youth Worlds Championship in South Korea. At the Youth Words coming 23rd overall in my age category, was a huge achievement. This first season has allowed me to learn so much andContinue reading “2023 Max Dalton, Youth World Championships, Bouldering/Rock Climbing”
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2023 Dexter Leeming-Sykes, Challenge Mayennais & Ronde Finisterienne, Road Cycling
I’ve recently returned from France where I enjoyed a challenging but brilliant two weeks of racing. Challenge Mayennais consisted of three races in the Normandy region with day 3 being an Elite National where I was pleased to finish 7th out of 100 riders. After a days rest we drove to Brittany for the Ronde FinisterienneContinue reading “2023 Dexter Leeming-Sykes, Challenge Mayennais & Ronde Finisterienne, Road Cycling”
2023 Katie Buckley, Regional Squad Training, Orienteering
Deeside is one of the summer orienteering training camps run by JROS (Junior Regional Orienteering Squads) every year. Once we had all managed to arrive despite train cancellations and strikes, it was a fantastic week where I learnt so much, as well as seeing lots of orienteers from around the country. We camped at TemplarsContinue reading “2023 Katie Buckley, Regional Squad Training, Orienteering”
2023 Jack Bloor Races – REMINDERS
Please register at the earliest opportunity Cash-only Correct change appreciated Junior age categories based on age on 31st December 2023 Senior age categories based on age on day of race (including for U23) Parental consent is required for all U18s including those in the Senior Race This is a navigational fell race consequently the useContinue reading “2023 Jack Bloor Races – REMINDERS”
2023 Jack Bloor Races – Sponsorship
Organisers of the Jack Bloor Races are delighted to announce continued support from two generous local businesses in Ilkley. Please give them your support. Thank you. Terry Lonergan of Complete Runner is a long-standing sponsor of the Jack Bloor Races and has been a generous donor to the Jack Bloor Fund. Complete Runner is aContinue reading “2023 Jack Bloor Races – Sponsorship”
2023 Small Trophy
12 lucky winners will receive one of these unique small trophies at the 2023 Senior Race. This years trophy is called the Triangle Stone. Six cups and one triangle SE of Rushy beck spring on woofa. Grid reference 1402 4520 DRG 206 The Small Trophies have been presented at the Jack Bloor Races since 1985.Continue reading “2023 Small Trophy”
2023 Rose Hagan, FRA Navigational Course, Fell Running
The Jack Bloor award supported me to join the FRA for a navigation weekend in the fells, Kettlewell. Over the weekend we combined theory and practice of navigation, including a night navigation. I gained skills for navigating solo in a range of weather conditions, and thanks to the award I have confidence to take onContinue reading “2023 Rose Hagan, FRA Navigational Course, Fell Running “
2023 Ethan Clarke, Biathlon, Youth/Junior World Championships
The Jack Bloor Fund has helped me to attend the Biathlon Youth/Junior World Championships in Kazakhstan, this was my first World Championships and being able to go was amazing. Whilst out in Kazakhstan I did 3 races, the first being a 15km individual race where I hit 16/20 and this was my best performance ofContinue reading “2023 Ethan Clarke, Biathlon, Youth/Junior World Championships”
2023 Lauren Dickson, Duathlon, Spanish Championships
Thank you so much for supporting me whilst competing internationally in the Spanish Duathlon Championships for Clubs. Both the individual sprint and supersprint relays were a great experience – competing in the Elite Category on a technical circuit circuit is perfect preparation for individual nationals at the end of the month. I finished 10th individual andContinue reading “2023 Lauren Dickson, Duathlon, Spanish Championships”
2022 Pippa Carcas, Orienteering, Junior World Orienteering Championships
This year’s Junior World Orienteering Championship (JWOC) took an unexpected turn when the Portuguese government announced a total ban on forest access due to extreme risk of forest fire. This obviously had a huge impact on the event with the forest relay, middle and long discipline being postponed to a later date in November. TheContinue reading “2022 Pippa Carcas, Orienteering, Junior World Orienteering Championships”
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