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NOTICE BOARD:

The Primary Cross Country Competition was established in 2015 to provide running competition for boys and girls from Year 3 to Year 6. This event takes place after Round 1 of the ESAA Schools' Cross Country Cup and NSAA Year 7 races, beginning at 12.30pm and finishing by 3.00pm.

A maximum of 6 runners are allowed in a team, with 4 to count.

2023 Entry Deadline - Friday 29 September

2023 Declaration Deadline - Friday 6 October

 

 

PREVIOUS PRIMARY and YEAR 7 RESULTS:

NO EVENT
2021

 

Primary Cross Country Championships: Individual and Team Competitions - 2023

Year 3 Girls / Year 3 Boys / Year 4 Girls / Year 4 Boys / Year 5 Girls / Year 5 Boys / Year 6 Girls / Year 6 Boys

AND

Year 7 Girls / Year 7 Boys (12.30pm)

Venue: Temple Memorial Park, South Shields
Date: Tuesday 10 October 2023 - 1.00pm to 3.00pm
SPECTATOR ENTRY FREE

EVENT ENQUIRIES:

paul.ponton@btinternet.com / 07747 791 732

DOWNLOAD ENTRY FORM:

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COMPETITOR NUMBERS:

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PRINTABLE NUMBERS FILE

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TEAM MANAGER INFO:

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ROUTE MAP - START TIMES:

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RISK ASSESSMENT:

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RESULTS:

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EVENT DETAILS & GUIDANCE TO TEACHERS:

Please be sure that your pupils can run (not walk) the required distances before entering them. We do understand that some runners will falter on the day and will require assistance. Setting off too fast at the start of the race often becomes a problem later on. We want the event to be a happy experience for all children. Additional runners will be issued with separate number bibs.

Approximate Distances:

Advice on recommended distances has been obtained from UKA and in consultation with English Schools' AA.

  • Year 3 - 1300m to 1350m
  • Year 4 - 1300m to 1350m
  • Year 5 - 1600m to 1700m
  • Year 6 - 1600m to 1700m
  • Year 7 Girls - same distance as ESAA XC Cup Junior Girls race
  • Year 7 Boys - same distance as ESAA XC Cup Junior Boys race

Useful info:

  • You are permitted up to 6 runners in a team.
  • Runners may compete in their year group irrespective of age.
  • You will be advised of your competition numbers in advance to print out at school.
  • You must bring 1 number and 4 safety pins for each runner. (new 2023)
  • Numbers must be worn on the front and be clearly visible at a reasonable distance.
  • Any extra runners make take part and will be issued with different numbers
  • Runners and teachers are advised to have warm clothing. No changing facilities are available.
  • On arrival it is advised to visit toilets immediately, which may be some distance from the Race Start.
  • On arrival the teacher/person in charge must register their runners immediately at Race HQ.
  • Each school is required to bring their own first aid kit for minor injuries.
  • In event of bad weather an Indoor Provision will be made available in the Sports Hall

 

TEMPLE MEMORIAL PARK - TUESDAY 10 OCTOBER 2023

ROUTE PLANS 2023

DOWNLOAD -ROUTE MAP

RACE ORDER- START TIMES
Year 7 GIRLS
12:30
 1 small & 1 large loop Start-A-E-D-F-A-B-C-D-E-Finish
Year 7 BOYS
12:45
 2 large loops Start-A-B-C-D-F-A-B-C-D-E-Finish
Year 3 GIRLS
13:00
 1 medium loop Start - A – B – C – E - Finish
Year 3 BOYS
13:15
 1 medium loop Start - A – B – C – E - Finish
Year 4 GIRLS
13:30
 1 medium loop Start - A – B – C – E - Finish
Year 4 BOYS
13:45
 1 medium loop Start - A – B – C – E - Finish
Year 5 GIRLS
14:00
 1 larger loop Start - A – B – C – D -  E - Finish
Year 5 BOYS
14:15
 1 larger loop Start - A – B – C – D -  E - Finish
Year 6 GIRLS
14:30
 1 larger loop Start - A – B – C – D -  E - Finish
Year 6 BOYS
14:45
 1 larger loop Start - A – B – C – D -  E - Finish

Temple Park Runners - October 2023

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