by Felicia Ward

Kid Cross Country Series

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Athletics Otago, in partnership with our local clubs, will run the Fifth year of the Kids Cross Country Series over the winter months.

Who:Year 0 to 8 Student’s.

What:Five cross country races (enter as few or as many Races as you would like.)

When and where:

  • Event 1: 16 June – Corstorphine Park, Corstorphine

(hosted by Caversham Harrier and Athletic Club)

  • Event 2: 29 June – Wingatui Racecourse, Wingatui, Mosgiel

(hosted by Hill City University Club)

  • Event 3: 20 July – Waikouaiti Racecourse, Waikouaiti

(hosted by Leith Harrier and Athletic Club)

  • Event 4: 04 August - Memorial Park, Mosgiel

(hosted by Athletics Taieri)

  • Event 5: 18 August - Rotary Park, Waverley

(hosted by Ariki Athletic and Harrier Club)

What time: Events 1, 4 & 5 will run as follows:

Boys and Girls will run together but results recorded separately

9.30am Registrations taken and race numbers available to collect.

9.50am Warm up and guided walk around the course

10.15am Years 0/1 & 2

10.35am Years 3 & 4

11.00am Years 5 & 6

11.25am Years 7 & 8

Events 2 & 3 will run as follows:

12.30pm Registrations taken and race numbers available to collect.

12.50pm Warm up and Guided walk around the course

1.15pm Years 0/1 & 2 Boys and Girls Race Parents/caregivers are welcome to run as well.

1.35pm Years 3 & 4 Boys and Girls Race

2.30pm Years 5 & 6 Boys and Girls Race (Will be run with the Under 14 Grade Race)

2.30pm Years 7 & 8 Boys and Girls Race (Will be run with the Under 14 Grade Race)

How Far: Years 0/1 & 2 Approximately 800m

Years 3 & 4 Approximately 1km-1.5km

Years 5 & 6 Approximately 2km-2.5km

Years 7 & 8 Approximately 2km-2.5km

Please note: Times can change on the day with races able to run up to 30 minutes earlier than advertised (only in adverse weather conditions). Depending on entries, the Year 7 & 8 races may be combined with the Year 5 & 6 races and start at the Year 5 & 6 starting time. Events will not be cancelled unless very adverse weather conditions occur. The event cancellation will be posted on the website, Facebook and broadcast on Radio Dunedin.

How to enter:On the Athletics Otago website: www.athleticsotago.co.nz by clicking on ‘Events’ and then ‘Kids Cross Country Series’. Enter one event, or all five! It’s a fantastic way to keep fit over the winter months, so come along and have some fun.

Cost: $7.50 per child per event

$15.00 for a family of 2 or more per event.

$30.00 per child if entered for all events.

Registrations also taken on the day.

What to wear:No specialised gear is required. Children can run in whatever they feel comfortable in but remember it might get a bit MUDDY! For most of the events it is recommended that children wear footwear. It is a good idea to bring something warm to put on after the race.

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Email: athleticsotago@xtra.co.nz