Cross Country

School Cross Country

The first 6 places in each age group from your school's cross country will be eligible to compete at the Diocesan Cross Country as long as they qualify within the times.

Note: 8/9 years and 12/13 years are a combined age group.

Cross Country Age Categories and Distances

Age Group	Distance	Qualifying Time - Guide only
8/9 Years combined age group - BOYS	2km	completed within 12 mins
8/9 Years combined age group - GIRLS	2km	completed within 13 mins
10 Years BOYS	2km	completed within 12 mins
10 Years GIRLS	2km	completed within 13 mins
11 Years BOYS	3km	completed within 18 mins
11 Years GIRLS	3km	completed within 19 mins
12/13 Years combined age group - BOYS	3km	completed within 18 mins
12/13 Years combined age group - GIRLS	3km	completed within 19 mins
Multi-Class All age groups	2km	completed within 15 mins

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Parramatta Diocesan Cross Country

Tuesday 7th May 2024 - Sydney Motor Sport Park, Eastern Creek.

The Parramatta Diocesan Cross Country is a Primary carnival. 

The first 8 places in each event will be eligible to compete at the NSWCPS Cross Country.

Parramatta Diocesan PRIMARY Cross Country Order of Events 2024

A link to the MultiSport website will be provided after the first race has commenced.

2023 Parramatta Diocesan Cross Country Results

2022 Parramatta Diocesan Cross Country Results

Parramatta Diocese Primary Cross Country Championships Rules and Regulations

Competitors

Entry is available to any CSPD Primary affiliated school student who runs at their school cross country within the qualifying time. Each school may enter a maximum of 6 competitors and up to 2 reserves in an age group. The first 4 competitors from each school count in the final team point score for each event. All competitors MUST wear shoes. Spiked shoes are not permitted. Spectators and coaches are not permitted to run alongside competitors at any time.

Entry Lists

Any withdrawal sheets must be at the registration table in the Hinxman Room by 9am. No changes will be accepted on the day of the carnival.

Walk the Course

All runners are encouraged to walk the course. 8:50am – 9:30am - the Gates will be closed at 9:00am and NO late competitors will be allowed on the course. School staff or parents should provide adequate supervision as NO competitor will be permitted on the course at this time unless supervised by a teacher/ school representative. Please ensure that all race equipment is left in position.

Course Markings

No runner is to alter the course markings and any runners caught doing so may be disqualified. Runners are advised to keep the course markings on their right whilst running

Competitors Numbers

All competitors are to have their Competitor number bib worn on the front of their shirt/singlet. These numbers are distributed to Team Managers on the day. Schools are not to alter the numbers listed in the program, even if runners are absent.

Before Each Race

Runner should assemble in the marshalling area at least 10-15 minutes before each race. All races will start as per program sequences and time. Start and Finish areas are the same for all races. Team Managers MUST ensure that each runner is wearing their correct competitor number.

After Each Race

Each runner will be given a place card as they cross the finishing line. They continue to the recording table where their name will be recorded and points allocated. The first 8 placed runners will report to the Hinxman Room (upstairs) presentation area where they will receive their information package for the NSWCPSCCC Cross Country Championships.

Point Score

Points will be allocated as follows: 1st = 1 point, 2nd = 2 points,… 30th = 30 points etc. Where a school fails to field four runners in an event or where less than four runners finish the course, missing runners will be allocated last place + 1 point. In the event of a tie in the team awards such ties will be split by the runners finishing position. Higher finishing places will be the determining factor in a tie. In the event of a school not entering a team in any age group then they shall be awarded maximum points. That is last place + one times four.

Race Conduct

All competitors must wear appropriate running attire, that is school sports uniform. No interference with other runners is allowed. No athlete may compete with a portable music device i.e. iPod or similar devices.

Protests

Can only be lodged by the Team Manager (Protests by parents or runners will not be considered) and must be lodged in writing within 15 minutes of that race finishing. All protests will be dealt with by the carnival convener, PDCPSSC Executive Officer, 2 neutral course supervisors or a neutral sports coordinator, if necessary.

Presentation

Winning competitors will receive their pennants on the day. Individuals will be presented will packages for the NSWCPSCCC Cross Country Championships.

Clean Up

All school areas should be cleaned after the carnival, garbage bags and bins will be provided.

NSWCPS Cross Country Championships

Wednesday 5th June 2024 - Sydney Equestrian Centre, Saxony Rd, Horsley Park

The first six (6) place-getters from each event will be qualify in the MacKillop Team to compete at the NSWPSSA Cross Country.

NSWCPSCCC XC Event order 2023

NSWPSSA Cross Country Championships

Tuesday 23rd July 2024 - Sydney Motor Sport Park, Eastern Creek

NSWPSSA Cross Country 2024 Program of events is TBC.

For further information contact your school sports coordinator.

Good luck to all athletes competing at the NSWCPSCCC Cross Country

2023 Parramatta Diocesan Cross Country Team - Eastern Region Representatives

2023 Parramatta Diocesan Cross Country Team - Western Region Representatives

2022 Parramatta Diocesan Cross Country Team Representatives

The list of MacKillop Cross Country representatives

2022 MACKILLOP TEAM REPRESENTATIVES
Cross Country	Lachlan	Dorahy	St Madeleine's Kenthurst
Cross Country	Marshall	Field	St Canice's Katoomba
Cross Country	Luke	Hoddinett	St Michael's Baulkham Hills
Cross Country	Ruari	Mercer	Santa Sophia Box Hill
Cross Country	Emelia	Muccino	St Michael's Baulkham Hills
Cross Country	Ethan	Odell	St Gabriel's Castle Hill

NSWPSSA Cross country representatives

2022 NSWPSSA STATE TEAM REPRESENTATIVE
Cross Country	Lachlan	Dorahy	St Madeleine's Kenthurst
Cross Country	Ruari	Mercer	Santa Sophia Box Hill