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Cross Country About to Begin

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Well it’s that time of the year again when the days get shorter and cooler and of course the Cross Country season is about to begin.

Many students have been involved in the Athletics Programmes, as well as a good number of Years 6-12 students in the pre-season run.

The 2017 season starts very early for both Primary and Secondary students in Term 2. Secondary kick off with the 50km relay in Week 2, while Primary’s major race is the Zone Cross Country at Belair in Week 3.

I recommend doing some training over the holidays, whether that be running, walking, swimming or cycling, in preparation for the start of the season. 

Training next term will start for Years 4 - 7 on the first Tuesday morning and for secondary students on Wednesday morning. Training sessions after that will be Monday and Friday for secondary, and Tuesday and Thursday for primary.  Mid-week Host Day Cross Country Practice races will commence in Week 2. Stay tuned, as the programme is yet to be released. Notices will be coming out at the beginning of next term.

Have a great holiday.

Gary Zeuner
Cross Country Coach