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Cross-Country
Cross-country running is open to all. Training assumes a
motivation for good health, commitment to the values and
competition schedule of the club, and strict adherence to
teamwork. Competition takes place in both Michaelmas and
Lent terms in many prestigious and long-standing events.
We start our training in September with very short distances
and build gradually and carefully to longer distances of 20km.
The season ends in March. Training is a mixture of long, slow
distances, threshold and speed workouts as well as the
introduction of strength and conditioning sessions to help
avoid injury. All staff who coach are competitive athletes
locally, nationally and internationally. Runs take in most of
rural Oxfordshire and beyond. Results are excellent with
close competition between the top running schools. Past
pupils have captained their own club at university and
some have competed on the international stage. One of
the aims of the club is to build a life-long affinity for
running and competition.
Judo
Judo is a popular activity which takes place
during regular weekly sessions; these are
taken by a qualified external coach. Boys
are instructed in the various principles and
techniques, and there are opportunities for
sparring in a competitive context.
Karate
Karate is an excellent way to improve
fitness, co-ordination, stability and
suppleness – skills useful in other sports.
It also has the added benefits of teaching
self-defence and discipline, and thus
increases self-confidence. Sessions are
timed to allow participation in another sport
as well. No experience is necessary.
Gradings are four times a year; you could
achieve a black belt in three to four years.
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