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 $5.00 is payable per athlete.

  • Officiating is at a minimum.

  • First point scoring day is early May 7th 2022, 1 @ 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.

 

2023 Cross Country Timetable/Fixture

Sat 06 May - Eastern Gardens @ the main rotunda
Sat 13 May - Lara Lakelands - Park at the Aquatic Centre
Sat 20 May - Fyansford Common
Sat 27 May - Bannockburn Flora and Fauna Park
Sat 03 June - Rippleside Park
Sat 10 June - No Competition - Kings Birthday Long Weekend
Sat 17 June - Barwon valley Fun Park - Barrabool Rd
Sat 24 June - State Relay Championships @ Cruden Farm (U9-U17 athletes only)
Sat 1 July - Lara Lakelands - Park at the Aquatic Centre
Sat 8 June - Bannockburn Flora and Fauna Park
Sat 15 July - Rippleside Park
Sat 22 July - Eastern Gardens - Main rotunda
Sat 29 July - WMRegion Cross Country @ Venue yet to be confirmed (U9-U17 athletes only)
Sat 5 August - Barwon valley Fun Park - Barrabool Rd
Sat 12 August - State Cross Country @ Lake Dewar, Myrniong (U9-U17 athletes only)

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 24/04/2023