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.