Cross-country Running Series for Schools

New Meet Location

Meet Dates - Sep 17, Sep 24 and Oct 1, 2011

The Cross-country Running Series for Schools are held annually on the last two Saturdays in September and the first Saturday in October. The 2011 races will take place on September 17, September 24 and October 1.

What´s new in the 2011 Series

• New Meet Location
• New Meet Schedule
• New Course Distances
• No Course Tours
• In an effort to reduce the number of in-person/on-site registrations, the Online Registration/Payment Deadline is extended to 4:00 pm on Friday before each meet AND the In-person/on-site registration fee is increased by $1. Please note that the entire online registration and payment must be completed by 4:00 pm on Friday.
• Medals to the top three finishers will be presented immediately following each race.

The Competition

The Cross-country Running Series for Schools are organized by the Newfoundland and Labrador Athletics Association (NLAA). The Series offers an individual and a school competition. Any student, of the designated categories below, currently attending a elementary, junior or senior high school in the province is eligible to enter the individual competition. Only schools affiliated with the NLAA can compete in the school competition. Schools are not required to designate their teams since the first four girls / boys to arrive at the finish line will score. There is no limit to the number of entries.

Shelter

There is no shelter on site. Please come prepared for all weather conditions. All meets will go ahead rain or shine. In the 20 year history of the Cross-country Series, we have never canceled a race. Lightning will be the only reason to delay or cancel a race.

Parking

All participants, spectators and volunteers must use the Marine Institute parking lot as indicated in the event map.

Washroom Facilities

Event organizers have rented two portable toilet units for use by participants, spectators and volunteers. The two units will be located on the gravel area on Ridge Road next to running field.

School Affiliation

It is essential that a school affiliates with the NLAA prior to, or at the first race to ensure that it is eligible for team /school points scoring. Only NLAA affiliated schools will be eligible for the Overall Series Awards.

Categories (based on YEAR of birth)

• Born in 2003 (Grade 4) for exceptions please check item 7 of Important Note
• Born in 2002 (Grade 5)
• Born in 2001 (Grade 6)
• Born in 2000 (Grade 7)
• Born in 1999 and 1998 (Grades 8 and 9)
• Born in 1997 / 1996 / 1995 (Levels 1-2-3)

The best 2 of 3 races

The Series feature overall awards for individual and teams. The awards are based on the best 2 placings out of 3 races in each applicable  category. To be eligible for a team award a school must be affiliated with the NLAA)

Meet Awards

Gold, Silver, or Bronze medals will be given to the first, second, and third place finishers in each category. (There are no team/school awards.)

Entry Fee Per Participant (per meet)

• Early Bird Registration
  • Online - $5.00 ($4.00 for Affiliated Schools) - all online transactions must be completed before 4:00 pm on Friday before each meet. Race numbers will be available for pick up on race day at the race registration desk. Please pick up your race number 30 minutes before the scheduled start of your race. Please click click here to register.
    
  • In-person / Drop-off - $7.00 ($6.00 for Affiliated Schools) - NLAA office Wednesday & Thursday only 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  
  
• Race Day Registration - Saturday (on-site)
  • In-person - $7.00 ($6.00 for Affiliated Schools)

Method of Payment

• Online - credit card
• In-person - cash, cheque or money order.
  If paying cash, you must bring exact amount as any change will be kept as DONATION for the Canada Games Track & Field Program.

Refund Policy

All fees are Non-Transferable and Non-Refundable. No Credits.

Not Sure if Your School is Affiliated with the NLAA?