Published on:
23
October 2012
The first race of the East District Cross Country League was held on Saturday at Stirling University.
Children from Clackmannanshire Primary schools ran the race as part of Wee County Harriers Athletics Club.
The children had been selected by their school as having shown talent in cross country running and were invited along to the event by Clackmannanshire Sports Development.
Of those selected, 28 took part in the event, in the under 11 years race. The course was approximately 1600m and was a fast race, with around 120 boys and girls taking part; the majority of whom are club athletes.
Education, Sport and Leisure Convener, Councillor Ellen Forson, said: "The support for Clackmannanshire children was fantastic, with parents, grandparents, school staff and head teachers going along to support the children."
The under 11 girls came 4th overall in the team results out of 14 teams, an amazing achievement for the girls who are not members of a competitive running club.