The League is a team event over five races during November - March of each year. There are currently 7 clubs within the West Yorkshire Winter League: Idle A.C, Pudsey Pacers, Leeds & Bradford Tri, Dewsbury Road Runners, Baildon Runners, Stainland Lions and Skipton AC. The League is self financing as each Club pays £50 per season which enables all members to take part.
How the 5 races are fixed:
Each September a meeting is held involving the Cross Country representatives from each of the clubs and the 5 cross country events are fixed, dependant on which clubs want to host an event. As the League has been in existence for 10 years most courses are now well established.
The Cross Country Races:
Each race is usually different in the terrain that it offers although all are approx. 4 - 5 ½ miles in length and offer a mixture of woodland, canal, tracks, streams, usually in fairly muddy conditions. There are usually between 100-200 runners at each event. Cross Country studs are recommended and club vests should be worn.
The Presentation Night:
This has become THE social event of the year for the participating clubs. In addition to presenting the Team and Individual trophies the Presentation Night is a chance for all the clubs to get together socially and enjoy a buffet and disco in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
