WINTER SEASON (CROSS COUNTRY)

Starts in May and runs through to August

CROSS COUNTRY - GENERAL INFORMATION

For those athletes who wish to keep fit during the winter break, a Cross Country program is also conducted by the Corio Centre.

Have your children ever thought about taking part in the Corio Centre Cross Country Season programme during the winter months? Why not try it this year?

  • All children U/6 to U/17 are eligible. If the athlete has competed in the 2022/23 summer season, there is no registration fee payable.

  • Age groups U6 run 500 meters; U7/8 run 1000 metres; U9/10 run 1500 metres; U11/12 run 2000 metres; U13+ run 3000 metres.

  • All athletes will need their Commonwealth Bank patch

  • To be eligible for Centre trophies athletes must compete in 8 out of 11 venues (unless a valid reason is given as per rule 14).

  • All venues are within a 25 minute drive from the Corio Little Athletics Centre. We often run at the following locations - Eastern Gardens, Fyansford Common, Bannockburn Flora and Fauna Reserve, Lara Lakelands Park, Barwon Valley Fun Park, Rippleside.

  • Competition is conducted on a Saturday - Athletes can sign in from 10.00 am, walk the course at 10.15 am with competition commencing at 10.30 am

  • Weekly competition fee of gold coin donation is payable per athlete.

  • Officiating is at a minimum.

  • First point scoring day is early May 04th 2024 @ Eastern Gardens - Main rotunda

  • Correct club uniform and logo must be worn during all Centre Events.

New Athletes - registration is required through the
LAVic membership page, before an athlete can compete.

REGISTER HERE


A 2 week trial is available before a registration fee of $55 is payable.

 

2024 Cross Country Timetable/Fixture

Sat 04 May - Eastern Gardens - Main Rotunda
Sat 11 May - Lara Lakelands - Park at the Aquatic Centre
Sat 18 May - Fyansford Common
Sat 25 May - Bannockburn Flora and Fauna Park
Sat 01 June - Rippleside Park
Sat 08 June - State Relay Championships - Cruden Farm
Sat 15 June - Barwon Valley Fun Park - Barrabool Rd
Sat 22 June - Eastern Gardens - Main Rotunda
Sat 29 June - Lara Lakelands - Park at the Aquatic Centre
Sat 06 July - Rippleside Park
Sat 13 July - Western Metro Region Cross Country
Sat 20 July - Bannockburn Flora and Fauna Park
Sat 27 July - Fyansford Common
Sat 03 August - Eastern Gardens - Main Rotunda
Sat 10 August - State Cross Country @ Bundoora Park (U9-U17 athletes only) Sat 17 August - Barwon Valley Fun Park - Barrabool Rd

For more information contact our
Cross Country Coordinator


Kirsten 0414 944 199

TRY IT THIS YEAR – IT’S GREAT FUN

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Last updated 14/04/2024