We kindly ask parents, teachers, and coaches to speak with their children and athletes before the races and remind them of the importance of respect, fair play, and good sportsmanship on the course.
Event volunteers and officials will be monitoring participants throughout the race and will report any intentional actions aimed at harming, obstructing, or intimidating another participant.
Together, we can ensure that the Cross-Country Series remains a safe, fair, and enjoyable experience for everyone.
Cross-country is a non-contact sport; however, with hundreds of runners sharing narrow trails, some incidental contact is inevitable. Minor bumping, brushing elbows, or having your heels clipped can occur, particularly during the first few hundred metres of a race and around tight turns.
The Cross-Country Series is highly competitive and generates a great deal of excitement. We encourage all participants to compete hard while demonstrating respect, sportsmanship, and support for fellow runners.
While light accidental contact is a normal part of crowded races, deliberate actions such as shoving, tripping, elbowing, blocking another runner's path, running across another athlete, or extending your arms to prevent someone from passing are not permitted and may result in disqualification.
The following behaviours are unacceptable:
Participants who engage in these behaviours may be disqualified and, where appropriate, the incident may be reported to their school.