Week 7 of SAMA winter competition at Felixstow Reserve – Relay Challenge #2 – will have the following event (scratch):
Run/Club Walk Relay – from 2.15pm; total distance 8km.
2km or 4km leg per person – touch handover
(see panel below for full details about the Relay Challenges).
Teams can consist of three persons, with two doing 2km and one doing 4km, or a two person team with both doing 4km. No need to nominate beforehand, since teams will be organised on the day.
It is all based on handicaps so there is no disadvantage for slower athletes. Teams can be runners, walkers or a mixture of both.
Prizes will be awarded to all members of the winning team.
A shared Afternoon Tea is not being requested this week. See notice below about Refreshments at Winter Competitions.
Course map: Felixstow 2km 2019 r2 AC1
Relay Challenges
| > Handicapped Team events – 3 competitors per team, regardless of whether a runner or walker (ie. can be all runners, all walkers or mixed). | ||||
| > Competitors can nominate a team or be allocated to one on the day. |
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| > Total distance increases each week; 6km, 8km and 10km. Each competitor completes a leg of 1 or 2 loops (to make total distance). | ||||
| > Scratch start for all teams by athlete doing first leg only. Touch handover to team members doing subsequent legs. | ||||
| > Actual time of team for the total distance is compared to the team’s combined estimated time (calculated by adding together each team member’s estimated time for their leg), to derive a time difference. | ||||
| >The winning team has the time difference showing most improvement compared with their combined estimate. | ||||
| >Prizes will be awarded on some weeks (refer to Winter Program). |
Refreshments at Winter Competitions
The social aspect of our competitions is important, and although SAMA will not be providing an organised afternoon tea, participants are encouraged to bring their own drinks in a travel mug/thermos. Some shared treats would also be appreciated on specified weeks (to be advised).
COMPETITORS ARE REMINDED THAT THEY MUST BRING THEIR OWN WATER BOTTLES
Course map: Felixstow 2km 2019 r2 AC1