ANI Cross Country League
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Cross country running in Northern Ireland is getting a boost with the establishment of a new cross country league, supported by Athletics NI. It is hoped that the new league will boost participation in cross country and enhance club competition.
The league will incorporate the following races :
•The Bobby Rea XC, Belfast (5 November 2011)
•The McConnell Shield, Ballyclare (12 November)
•The Malcolm Cup, Ballyclare (3 December)
•Northwest XC Championships (17 December)
•Greenmount XC/Northern Ireland Senior Championships (21 January)
•Civil Service Cross Country, Stormont (25 February)
Scoring will be calculated in each race using the following formula. Teams shall consist of the first four runners (men) and first three runners (women). The teams will be combined seniors/veterans squads and all competitors must be 16 years or older.
•First place team – 10 points
•Second place team – 8 points
•Third place team – 6 points
•Fourth place team – 4 points
•Having four finishers in the race (three for women) – 2 points
•Having six finishers in the race (five for women) – 3 points
•Having eight finishers in the race (seven for women) – 4 points
•Having ten finishers in the race (eight for women) – 5 points
•Having 12 or more finishers (ten for women) – 6 points
Teams that finish in the top four will still receive bonus points for participation.
https://www.athleticsni.org/Events/ANI-Cross-Country-League