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A certificate is given
to the runner for each of the 6 distances, once they achieve the Bronze,
Silver, Gold or Diamond standard for their age group for that event.
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Once the athlete has
achieved the Bronze, Silver, Gold or Diamond standard for 5 out of
the 6 events, they will be presented with an ‘Overall Certificate of
Merit’. They can then work towards achieving the next set of standards.
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When the runner moves
up to their next vet. category the slate is wiped clean and he or she
works towards achieving the times set out for this age group.
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If the runner achieves
a mixture of standards for the 5 events, he or she will be awarded a
Certificate of Merit for the lowest of these. For example, if the
runner reaches Silver in 4 events and Gold in 1 event, they will receive
an ‘Overall Certificate of Merit – Silver’ and can then train to bring
the other 4 events up to the Gold standard.
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The timing standards for
each event are set by UK Athletics.
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Race Events must be UK:A
approved i.e. licensed and measured.
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It is expected and
required that runners entering under the club affiliation scheme (i.e.
£1 off entry fee) will wear their Tavistock Athletic Club vest when
competing.
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Athletes will move to
the next veteran category on their birthday.
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This is different to the Club Grand Prix
where members stay in their age category for the entire Grand Prix
season.
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Race Results for the
Award scheme will be taken from the TAC website.
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If an athlete participates in a race that is
not published on the website please inform the webmaster (Allan Herdman)
or Road Race Secretary. Please provide details where the results can be
verified i.e. race website.
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For additional information and clarification
on aspects of the scheme please see Chris Eastaugh, Road Race Secretary.
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Finally – this is a new
scheme to the Club. If you have any suggestions or ideas, or spot
anything that can be improved or clarified, please make your views
known.