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Cross Country Running
What it's all about...
Cross Country Running is for children 8 years and over. The 2010 Cross Country Season starts at
the end of March and continues to the end of September.
Most events for runners 8-10 years old are around 2km, 11-12 years old are 2-3km,
and 13-16 years old are 3-5km.
During the season there will be...
* Pack run through the bush trails of Moire Park
* Fun events and time trials
* Club relays and races
* Inter-club relays and races
* Training during the week
The cost of joining is...
Club fees: 8-13 years old - $59, 14 years old - $64, 15-18 years old - $89. (no additional club fee
required for '10/'11 summer athletics season)
Uniform: Shorts - $15 Lotto Shorts - $20 T-shirt - $18 Singlet - $20
Away events: all inter-club relays and races have an entry fee of $3 - $6 as set by the
host club for their event.
Your registration fee is from 31st March 2010 to 31st March 2011 so once you have
registered for Cross Country, you are also registered for the '10/'11 Summer Track and
Field season.
Information that you need to know...
*Cross Country is NEVER canceled.
*Club runs are on Saturday at 2pm and finish with afternoon tea .
*Training is on Monday and Wednesday at 4:30pm. It is not compulsory to attend both training
sessions.
*Races at the other clubs will start at the time set by the host club. To avoid missing the start of
your race, try to arrive at competitions 30 minutes prior to the start time.
*Uniform must be worn on club days (Saturdays) and for all competitions.
*You should always bring a drink bottle to training and wear running shoes.
If you have any questions, please contact me.
Rachel Burden
Phone: 416-1922
E-mail: coach_rachel@live.com.
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