Pontefract Racecourse were the hosts of the 55th Girls' and 63rd Boys' English Schools Cross-Country Championships.Â
Given the 320 mile round trip, the Oxfordshire team had the luxury of a overnight stay; a wonderful chance to get to know teammates and build camaraderie before the racing commenced on Saturday afternoon. Greeted by dry spring conditions, the athletes set about learning the course and early indications were of a sticky and challenging course given persistent rainfall in recent weeks.Â