14/11/09 -As one season closes and another opens, it's time to reflect on the past and look forward to the future too! With that in mind here's the season round up for the GBFire Service racing team (FSSAA)
09/10/09 -Results & Organisers comments for the Police & Fire National MTB Champs race are in. CLICK HERE TO VIEW
07/10/09
-Cyclo-Cross - The Emergency Services National Championship - To be held at
Temple Park Leisure Centre and Memorial Park
South Shields, Tyne and Wear, 8th November 2009 (First Race - 1000hrs) Hosted by
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service In association with FSSAA. Under 12, Under
14 and Senior Categories. Entry on the line - £10.00. Details to be found in BC
Calendar of Events or contact Jamie Brady , 0191 4301207 (jamiebrady@blueyonder.co.uk)
Further details also from Nev Martin at nevmartin197@hotmail.co.uk
Note: the venue for this event is subject to possible change due to pending
final permission to use site. Competitors will be informed of any change of
venue as soon as practicable.
05/10/09
- NEWS UPDATE _ NEW EVENT !!!
Hi Folks,
After a Very successful National Championships at Hamsterley
forest on Saturday , which was hosted by Jeff Crawford and his Crew from
Cleveland and was appreciated by all the Riders , comes the Last MTB Event of
the Season. It is hosted by Richard Whitley (Cheshire Fire & Rescue) and his
happy band of supporters at the well known Venue, Llandegla Forest.
This is a first Class Event not to be missed, as the Circuit is good, mostly
fast tracks with a little bit of technical stuff thrown in along with the
occasional climb (along with the mud etc). The bonus of this event is you can
take the girlfriend (but don't tell the wife) and family members who wish to
have a ride in the Great event.
I have attached the entry form so you can enter before the day to help Richard
with the catering etc.
By now you will be wanting to know, When is the event !! well it is on the 18th
October with a start time of 1215hrs
and Directions will be sent out later this week.
For those keen to have a bash at cyclo cross don't forget the Last Event of the
year in South Shields, Newcastle ,which is the,
National Emergency Services Cyclo-Cross Championships held on the 8th November.
I will send out more info as I get it.!!
Yours in sport
John Cameron
Download entry form here
27/09/09
- Picture from the start of the Cannock Chase MTB race, held on the 23rd of
September.
Click here to view the results...
20/09/09
- Good luck to all competitors who will be travelling to Cannock Chase on the
23rd Sept. for the penultimate round of the MTB Series
Also a last to call for entries to the final MTB series race, which is on the
3rd Oct. This is also the Emergency Services MTB Champs as well, so there's
double the reason to make the effort to attend!
03/09/09
- Results coming in from the Police
& Fire Road Race Championship,
Held in Gloucestershire on the 16th August.
Firstly, apologies if I misspell a name or get a placing wrong, this info is by
word of mouth and mistakes happen! Just let me know and ill make any changes
necessary.
1st Emergency Services Veterans Road Race Champion 2009 - Anthony McGouran,
Cleveland (7th
overall)
1st National Fire Service road race champion -
- Ian Sim (2nd overall)
4th Alan Nixon - Durham
8th Duff Fawcett - Merseyside
11th Chris Mark - Cleveland
12th Paul Hartley - Tyne & Wear
15th Andy Bennett - Merseyside
Joint 16th David Jackson - Merseyside
David Howard - Cleveland
Richard Burnicle - Cleveland
Vince Potter (Also the National Ambulance Service Road Race Champion 2009)
25/08/09
- The MTB race in Cannock Chase on the 23rd of September, is DEFINITELY ON !!!
Thanks to all the hard work of Ian Moss & Co.
If you're going send an email to confirm your booking, this will help with admin
etc for the race organisers.. Full details on the Event Calendar
06/08/09
- The entry form/disclaimer for UK Championships, Organised by Jeff Crawford,
this event is hosted by Cleveland Fire & Rescue.
Can now be
downloaded here, don't delay and get your entries in today (or tomorrow)
((or sometime soon)) !
01/08/09
- It's only 2 weeks to the Police&Fire Road Race Championships in
Gloucestershire on the 16th, so if your'e going get your entries in NOW! Theres
still time.
The station cat tells me that the World Championships will be in Luxembourg in
2010!
View Leaflet here
Also even further ahead, so time enough to start saving! and planning your leave
now. The World Police & Firefighter Games will be held in NEW YORK in 2011
between the 26thAug to the 3rdSept. Follow this link to the website
http://2011wpfg.org/
Here's some results just follow the link...
NATIONAL
EMERGENCY SERVICES 10 & 25 MILE TIME TRIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009
18/07/09
- A quick reminder from one of our sponsors from this years events.
WWW.PROBIKEKIT.COM
Remember that you have until the end of August to get 5% off an £80 spend at
ProBikeKit, to qualify you must follow the link above and then enter the voucher
code FIRESERVICE.
6/7/09
- TIME FOR THANKS!
Thanks Dave Jackson ,Merseyside Fire & Rescue, for hosting the event and
congratulating our two new Time Trial Champions for 2009 -
Phil Blacker, Hereford & Worcester 10 mile Time Trial Fire Service Champion 2009
- 21.04 and Stu Hall Devon & Somerset 25 mile Time Trial Fire Service
Champion - 55.27 and the new Combined Fire Service 2009 Time Trial
Champion - Stuart Hall Devon & Somerset - 21.15 10 m TT & 55.27 25 m TT = 1 hr
16 min 40 secs (winning Phil Blacker by 24 secs).
Also congratulations to Paul Daly - West Yorks (retd) for winning his 8th
Veterans Rainbow jersey in Switzerland along with Stu Reid - Cumbria 1st Seniors
I Cat rainbow jersey and Lizzie Bowler West Yorks 2nd Ladies - not to mention
remainder of team : Phil Blacker Hereford & Worcester 9th Senior II, Mark Cook
(Luton&Beds) 13th Senior II, Andy Bull(Kent) 54th Senior II, George Peers
(Cheshire) 9th Vets I, Mark Warrender (West Yorks) 43rd Vets I.
AND A BIG THANKS to Dave Smith & Graham Pollard (West Yorks) for hosting
excellent Dalby Forest, MTB race on Thursday 2nd July.
Here's a gentle reminder about the 2 Day Tour, bookings need to be in before
31st July and entries for National Road Race on Sunday 16th August.
Yours in appreciation,
Jeff Crawford
27/06/09 - News just reached us of a one off SPECIAL CYCLO-CROSS EVENT for the Emergency Services. It will be held on the 8th November 2009 in South Shields (Near Newcastle) More details to follow...
16/06/09
- The Details for the Police & Fire Road Race Championship on the 16th August
have finally arrived. Check out the Event Calendar.
16/06/09
- Details for the 2 Day Tour, Reigate, Overnight at Y.H.A. Alfriston. Cost -
£28:00 (supper/bed/breakfast)
Full payment for the accommodation and meals at Alfriston has to be made in
advance. Goto the Event Calendar for information on where to send cheque etc.
PAYMENT NO LATER THAN 31ST JULY 2009!!!
10/05/09
- REMINDER! Only 8
days until 'Bings' 2 Day MTB Tour on 18/19th May, don't miss out!
and the National TT Champs on 13/14th June. (Remember! 'Fire Service riders'
need to name their respective Fire Brigades on the entry forms and send self
addressed envelopes with 1st class stamp for start sheet and 2nd class sae for
results sheet to save the organiser the extra hassle and expense, also a BIG
reminder that to have a chance of winning coveted National Champs jersey they
MUST compete in both the 10 & 25ml events)
30/04/09
- The FSSAA National Section is going to purchase
these Jerseys for general purchase by any fire service personnel.
It is the same kit as used by the Fire Service MTB Enduro Team and is of a very
good quality.
The jerseys will cost £25 inc P&P each. (This is a reduced price for FSSAA
members) they will be available within 3-4 weeks.
The jerseys have 3 rear pockets and a zipped mobile pocket with full length zip.
CLICK HERE FOR FULL STORY AND
PURCHASE DETAILS
18/04/09
- Confirmed date for Cannock MTB race in September is the 23rd
03/04/09
- 1ST EVENT OF THE YEAR - ONLY 3 WEEKS AWAY !!!
April 22nd West York's MTB event start time 1200hrs Bretton just off the M1
hosted by Soren Johnston, further details/directions to follow soon.
25/03/09
- URGENT "willing" volunteers? required to help out for any of this years
events. Contact Jeff Crawford with your offers of support.
Also I will need CONFIRMED offers of support for timekeeping/lap
counting/marshalling for Emergency Services MTB Championship on Sat 3rd October
at Eston Hills, Middlesbrough so I can plan ahead and ensure its smooth running
AND success!!!!!!!!! Jeff Crawford
18/03/09
- Congratulations to Alan & Rachael on the birth of their new born son. AKA
Alfie Nixon, born on Sunday the 15th March
No doubt another champion cyclist in the making!!!
18/03/09 -2 New Events for the MTB series added, 2 July - Dalby Forest, North Yorkshire. And there will be an event at Cannock Chase in September. Date TBC
16/03/09 - New Dates & Events just added!
2 Day Off Road Event 18th and 19th May, at Reeth North Yorkshire. Hosted by Bing
Crosby North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service. £30 B&B & Evening meal. NOT
SUITABLE FOR NOVICE RIDERS !!! - Due to steep and technical trails. Cheques
payable to "nyfrs mountain bike section" and then send them to'
J Crosby, Blue Watch, Harrogate Fire Station, Skipton Road, Harrogate.
For further info contact mtbcrosby@gmail.com limited numbers book early to avoid disappointment.
10 & 25 Mile Time Trials.
10 mile Emergency
Services Championship -Sat 13th June 2009 - in CTT Handbook as "Phoenic
C.C.(Aintree)" - course D10/1 - first rider off 1400 hours - entry fee £7.00 -
event organiser P.Tyas, 30 Haslemere Road, LIVERPOOL, L25 2SF Tel: 0151 487
0239. The organiser has extended the field to 150 riders to accommodate our
"tagged" on Championship. He normally receives approximately 50 - 60 entries
which leaves us with 90 - 100 on a "first come first served basis". Therefore,
the emphasis is on Fire Service riders to get their entries in early to avoid
disappointment.
National Fire Service & Police Championship 25 mile TT - Sun 14th June 2009 -
course D25/3 - first rider off 0800 hours - entry fee £7.00 - event organiser
D.Jackson, 74 Verwood Drive, West Derby, LIVERPOOL, L12 0QY Tel: 0151 222 6091 &
07730003080.
To qualify for the opportunity to win the coveted National Champs jersey riders
must compete in BOTH events to be eligible. Also riders are requested to send
self addressed envelopes with 1st class stamp for start sheet and 2nd class
stamp for results sheet to save the organisers extra expense and as a small
gesture of our appreciation for their hard work in running the events !!!
FINALLY and most importantly riders MUST include their
Fire Brigade name
on the entry sheet or they may be included in the OPEN event and NOT the
Emergency Services Championships. The onus is on the riders to include this
along with sponsored club details if needed.
Yours in appreciation, Jeff Crawford.
23/01/09 - The date for the Emergency Services Road Race has arrived. Book your leave for Sunday the 16th August. This your the race is being hosted by the Police and will be in Gloucestershire (Somewhere!) More info will be added when I get it.
20/01/09
- Happy New year. OK straight to business, the EVENTS are rolling in for 2009
season and the CALENDAR is being updated all the time, so keep checking back for
more events and details.
Jeff Crawford has asked me to mention that there are plenty of EMERGENCY SERVICES DIARIES left, if you want on email Jeff with your name and address etc and he will sort the rest out. Money goes back into the Sports&Social fund.
Gone back to the Old style website by numerous requests to make the page easier to read, so hope this helps.
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