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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 1.00pm and finishing by 3.00pm.

Schools may enter any number of runners up to a maximum of SIX in a race. The first 4 runners to finish will be scored in the team competition.

Please see below for further details.

PREVIOUS PRIMARY and YEAR 7 RESULTS:

NO EVENT - 2020

Primary Cross Country Championships: Individual and Team Competitions

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

Venue: To Be Decided

Date: Tuesday 05 October 2021 - 1.00pm to 3.00pm

SPECTATOR ENTRY FREE

EVENT ENQUIRIES:	paul.ponton@btinternet.com / 07747 791 732
DOWNLOAD ENTRY FORM:	please click HERE when available in white
RESULTS:	click HERE when available in white

EVENT DETAILS & GUIDANCE TO TEACHERS:

Please be sure that your pupils can run 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 to enjoy. Sorry but we no longer permit guest runners.

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

Useful info:

You are permitted up to 6 runners in a race. No guests allowed.
Runners may compete in their year group irrespective of age.
You must bring 2 numbers and 8 safety pins for each runner.
Numbers must be worn front and back and be clearly visible at a fair distance.
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.

ROUTE SAMPLE :

Approx Distances: SMALL LOOP: 450m A-B-C-A MEDIUM LOOP: 1350m A-B-D-E-F-H-K-C-A LARGE LOOP: 1650m A-B-D-E-F-G-H-K-C-A	Order	Category	SAMPLE COURSES	DISTANCE	*Approx Time*
	1	Year 7 Girls	Start – A-B-C-A-B-D-E-F-G-H – Finish	2050m	*from 12noon*
	2	Year 7 Boys	Start – A-B-D-E-F-H-K-C-A-B-D-E-F-G-H - Fin	2950m
	3	Year 3 Girls	Start – A-B-D-E-F-H – Finish	1300m	*from 1.00pm*
	4	Year 3 Boys	Start – A-B-D-E-F-H – Finish	1300m
	5	Year 4 Girls	Start – A-B-D-E-F-H – Finish	1300m
	6	Year 4 Boys	Start – A-B-D-E-F-H – Finish	1300m
	7	Year 5 Girls	Start - A-B-D-E-F-G-H - Finish	1600m	*from 1.40pm*
	8	Year 5 Boys	Start - A-B-D-E-F-G-H - Finish	1600m
	9	Year 6 Girls	Start - A-B-D-E-F-G-H - Finish	1600m
	10	Year 6 Boys	Start - A-B-D-E-F-G-H - Finish	1600m