Athletics · OUCCC
Cross Country is inclusive to all genders and levels of experience, from national and international athletes to beginners and social runners.
Cross Country is inclusive to all genders and levels of experience, from national and international athletes to beginners and social runners. We welcome enquiries from those with a disability regarding the accessibility of Cross Country.
OUCCC is a large and popular club, catering for runners of all abilities and experiences, from international athletes to those who want to pick up running at university. We are always on the look out for new members - don't hesitate to turn up to any of the club sessions, you do not need to be a member to start training.
In Michaelmas and Hilary terms the focus is on cross-country, while in Trinity the club competes on the track. In addition to social runs, The club has competitive opportunities against Cambridge in an annual Varsity and against other universities in the BUCS Cross-Country Championships and inter-university relays. There is also an inter-college cross-country competition and a relay competition open to runners of all abilities.
Cuppers is held each year in Michaelmas (usually on Sunday of 3rd Week). It is the first of the Club's two selection races for teams for the Cross-Country Varsity Matches and is good chance for runners to get a race in early in the season. All runners represent their colleges. To get invovled talk to one of the members of the club or to your college sports rep.
Up to 8 Full Blues to be awarded to members of the Varsity Match team. Scoring runners who finish ahead of Cambridge scorers at Varsity should be awarded Full Blues. Awarding of further Full Blues can be considered, at the Gentlemen's Captain's discretion, for those who run to the requisite standard on the day. Half Blues to be awarded to the rest of the team.
Up to 8 Full Blues to be awarded to members of the Varsity Match team. Scoring runners who finish ahead of Cambridge scorers at Varsity should be awarded Full Blues. Awarding of further Full Blues can be considered, at the Ladies' Captain's discretion, for those who run to the requisite standard on the day. Half Blues to be awarded to the rest of the team.