HUNTER CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP
This year the Hunter Cross Country will be run at:
Newcastle Harness Track 100 Darling Road, Broadmeadow NSW 2292.
2026 Hunter Cross Country Program and Track
HUNTER PSSA CROSS COUNTRY
Date
Mon May 25, 2026
Time
8:15 am
Location
Newcastle Harness Track
100 Darling Road, Broadmeadow NSW 2292
100 Darling Road, Broadmeadow NSW 2292
2026 Hunter Cross Country |
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| Date and Venue | The Event will be held on Monday 25 May at Newcastle Racecourse. Entry is through qualification through Zone Carnivals.
Team Manager: Kate Sullivan Dudley PS |
| Cost/Permission | $7 Cash and Consent Note to be given to Mrs Sullivan. |
| Uniforms | All students competing are required to compete in their Zone singlet which will be distributed by the Team Manager when students register. |
| Parking | Parking is available at the site of the event. Follow any local directions on parking administered by the Newcastle Racecourse. |
| Spectators | The spectator area is located behind the main track fencing in the designated areas. No spectators are permitted within the areas being used for marshalling or for Carnival administration. Included in this area will be toilets, food and drink providers and Zone Registration/Manager area. No spectators are permitted on the track or in any competition areas. |
| Apparel | Hunter Apparel will be on sale from the marquee near the entrance, cash and card will be accepted. |
| Timing | Only multi-class events will be timed. For all other events students will receive a finish ticket that indicates their finishing position. Those students who finish in the top eight (Primary) will need to report to the Recording tent to get their details recorded. Only the Top 6 for Primary qualify for the State Event, we record two extras to cater for any withdrawals that may happen post-event. |
| Qualification | For those students who qualify (6 for Primary), they will receive a DASH Ticket with a unique code that requires registration and payment to be made as soon as practical after the event. |
| Walk of the Course | There will not be a walk of the course for this event due to time restrictions. A number of cyclists will monitor each event to ensure that each track is clear for competitors. Any competitor that runs the incorrect course for any reason will be disqualified. |
| Presentations | Presentations of medals in all events will occur as soon as practical after each event if staffing restrictions allow. |
| Multi Class Athletes | All Multi-Class athletes must hold a National Classification and have their details listed on the Athletics Australia Masterlist to be eligible to compete. |
| State running Apparel | All athletes must compete in the approved Hunter shorts and singlet if they qualify for the State event. Once registration is completed in DASH, athletes will then need to follow the apparel link to order uniform. If you have the current uniform you do not need to order a new one. |
Resources
Contacts
ELMPSSA Team Manager
Kate Sullivan
Hunter Convener
Debbie Healey
Bob Harrison
Hunter SSA sports coordination officer
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