The new date for the Eastlake Macquarie PSSA Zone Cross Country is Friday 31st May 2024 at Kurkullbah Reserve, 4A Willow Road, Gateshead.
ELMPSSA ZONE CROSS COUNTRY CARNIVAL
Fri May 31, 2024
4A Willow Road, Gateshead NSW 2290
EASTLAKE MACQUARIE ZONE CROSS COUNTRY CARNIVAL
DATE:
Friday 31st May 2024
CONVENER:
Ryan Cox – Floraville PS – 02 4945 4845
VENUE:
Eddie Calland Field Kurkullbah Reserve (Allen Davis Field and Ernie Calland Field), 4A Willow Road, Gateshead NSW 2290
COST:
$2.50 per student to be paid at school.
ENTRIES:
Each school may enter a maximum of 4 competitors in each race.
2000 metres
- 8/9 Year Girls 2. 8/9 Year Boys 3. 10 Year Girls 4. 10 Year Boys
3000 metres
- 11 Year Girls 2. 11 Year Boys 3. 12/13 Year Girls 4. 12/13 Year Boys
NB: This is the age the child turns in 2024.
ENTRY FEE:
Each competitor must pay $2.50 entry fee. Schools will be invoiced for student participation.
FORMAT: 9:30 am Assemble/Welcome
9:45 am Walk the Course
Event 1: 8/9 Year Girls Event 2 8/9 Year Boys
Event 3: 10 Year Girls Event 4: 10 Year Boys
Event 5: 11 Year Girls Event 6 11 Year Boys
Event 7: 12/13 Year Girls Event 8: 12/13Year Boys
First 4 Students receive a ribbon.
First 6 students to finish in each race will attend the Hunter Regional Carnival.
First 25 students to finish will receive points for their school.
REMINDERS:
Please remind students:
- to bring a water bottle
- to wear sunscreen and bring a hat
- once races begin, they must remain behind the fence
- asthmatics should bring puffer
RULES:
- Only students nominated by their school may attend ELMPSSA Cross Country. Attendance at the zone carnival is necessary to be selected to advance to Hunter Cross Country.
- All competitors must wear shoes. (NO SPIKES)
- No pushing, tripping or interference with other competitors is allowed.
- No competitor is to receive assistance or refreshment during the race.
CANTEEN:
A canteen will be operating during the Carnival.