Cross Country Running

When are tryouts?

Tryouts will take place at lunchtime on Tuesday September 24, Wednesday September 25, and Thursday September 26 for Primary students. Grade 4-6 students will tryout in their regular Physical Education class.

How far does my child have to run?

Grade 1 and Grade 2 students -1km (1000m)

Grade 3 – 1.5km (1500km)

How are runners selected to go to the meet on October 8?

Runners that can run the required distance without walking or resting will be chosen to compete. Any runners that can not run the distance may not compete on October 8.

What if I don’t think my child can run that far without resting?

Cross country running is hard. It takes good fitness and determination for runners to make the team. Every year students surprise themselves by doing far better than they thought they could. Trying is the only way to find out if they can do it. It is good exercise for runners even if they can’t run the whole distance. But if your child has a health condition which will be dangerous for them, it may be a good idea to not tryout.

West Conference Cross-country 2013

A.        Meet Dates;

West Conference Qualifying Meet 2 – Tuesday, October 8^th @ Centennial Park (Grades 1 – 8)

West Conference Finals – Thursday, October 17^th @ Centennial Park (Grades 3-8 )

TDESAA City Championships – Thursday, October 24^th @ Centennial Park (Grades 3-8 )

                                      

C.      Changes to Playing Rules & Reg’s - Long Term Athlete Development

b.      This Year – Grade 1 and Grade 2 students will run Qualification Meet Only – Everyone gets the same ribbon, no placement tickets and Grade 3-8 ONLY are eligible for Conference & City Finals

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D.      MEET QUALIFICATION:

 Conference Qualifying Meets - October 7^th & 8^th – Unlimited.  All students capable of finishing the distance may run.

 Conference Finals - October 17^th.   Top 50 runners with the top three teams qualifying 5 runners from October 7^th & 8^th meets. 

 TDESAA City Championships - October 24^th .  Top three teams (5 runners) and top 20 individuals not on a top 3 team.

E.        PLAYING REGULATION High-Lites:

Spikes or cleated footwear are not allowed.

Headphones and personal audio equipment (ipods, mp3 players, etc) are not allowed.

No running or cycling with runners by coaches or parents.  Stand and cheer only.

Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the scheduled race time. Race may begin up to 15 minutes before the scheduled time

October 7^th & 8^th  - Grade 1 – 8 Meet 

10:00       Grade 1 Girls          1000 M
10:10       Grade 1 Boys
10:20       Grade 2 Girls
10:30       Grade 2 Boys
10:40       Grade 3 Girls          1500 M 
10:55       Grade 3 Boys

11:20       Grade 4 Girls          2000 M 

11:40       Grade 4 Boys
12:00       Grade 5 Girls
12:20       Grade 5 Boys
12:40       Grade 6 Girls
1:00         Grade 6 Boys

 October 17^th  - Grade 3 – 8 Meet - for qualifying runners ONLY

10:00       Grade 3 Girls          1500 M
10:10       Grade 3 Boys

10:30       Grade 4 Girls          2000 M 

10:45       Grade 4 Boys
11:00       Grade 5 Girls
11:15       Grade 5 Boys
11:30       Grade 6 Girls
11:45       Grade 6 Boys