What action does a club take? They can make the requirements clear and explain the background to the rules, which we do. The only other action would be to ban them from the club.

Surely the issue is with the parents who sign the entry form with a clear declaration of age. I say again though that running parents believe that some of these races are perfectly runnable by younger athletes because the terrain is gentle and climb is limited.

My official roles are all with Pendlemy it my views do not represent those of the club.