Location: Bundoora Park, Bundoora, VIC 3083 Google Maps: click here
Part of the fun of cross-country events is the mass start and the opportunity to have a run outside over the natural terrain.
Due to the natural variation of the course there is always the chance of athletes tripping over the terrain, or other athletes, due to their varying pace and concentration levels. We would like to make all students, parents and school representatives aware that this is all a part of the challenge of a Cross Country event. We do ask students to be aware of their surroundings and fellow competitors and expect them to act in a safe and responsible manner during the race.
Also each year we see a proportion of students requiring first aid or medical treatment for various medical conditions. If you are aware that you/your athlete is unwell, or has not eaten in the last 12-24 hours; has a serious medical condition; is recovering from an injury; is not in correct physical or mental condition to complete then it is your responsibility to either withdraw that student athlete from the competition OR if appropriate after completing a mandatory health risk assessment on the student athlete, brief the student to compete within their ability and to retire if necessary from the race.
If you have issues entering the event please contact Athletics Victoria PRIOR to the closing date. This can be done via email to sportdelivery@athsvic.org.au or by phoning the Athletics Victoria office on (03) 7032 8400. Please leave a message explaining the issues you are experiencing. Athletics Victoria will not accept any late entries. Emails received after the closing date will not be accept
Event Specific Information
Timetable
Start Time
Age Groups
Distance
10:30am
FU14* & F Para
3km (1 x 1km & 1 x 2km)
10:50am
MU14* & M Para
3km (1 x 1km & 1 x 2km)
11:10am
FU15
4km (2 x 2km)
11:30am
MU15
4km (2 x 2km)
11:50pm
FU16
4km (2 x 2km)
12:10pm
MU16
4km (2 x 2km)
12:30pm
FU17
4km (2 x 2km)
12:50pm
FU18
4km (2 x 2km)
1:10pm
MU20**
8km (1 x 2km & 2 x 3km)
1:55pm
FU20**
6km (2 x 3km)
2:30pm
MU17
6km (2 x 3km)
3:00pm
MU18
6km (2 x 3km)
*U12 (born 2014) & U13 (born 2013) athletes will compete for the Victorian U14 All Schools championship in line with previous seasons.
These athletes will be eligible for their relevant age group at the National Cross Country Championships based the Selection Policy available above.
**Please note that this event will not be used for Team Victoria selection for National Cross Country for the U20 age groups. XCR Round 6 – Ballarat, will be the selection race for the U20 age groups.
Age Groups
Age Group
Year of Birth
U14*
2012, 2013 & 2014
U15
2011
U16
2010
U17
2009
U18
2008
U20
2006, 2007
*U12 (born 2014) & U13 (born 2013) athletes will compete for the Victorian U14 All Schools championship in line with previous seasons.
These athletes will be eligible for their relevant age group at the National Cross Country Championships based the Selection Policy available above. Athletes must be born in 2014 or earlier to be eligible to compete at these championships.
Athletes competing up an age group will not be eligible for selection at the National Cross Country Championships. Athletes must be competing in their above age group to be eligible for selection.
Competition Specific Rules
Athletes are only eligible to compete in one age group. This includes both individual and team competition.
The first four athletes to finish from the same school count for team awards.
Team Managers
AV require mobile numbers of all team managers to allow contact if any changes to the event need to be made due to the forecasted weather conditions. Please submit your team managers names and contact numbers via sportdelivery@athsvic.org.au
If portions of the course are deemed unsafe due to the weather conditions, shorter race distances may be implemented.
AV will review the weather forecast Friday evening as well as completing a review of weather and course conditions Saturday morning. Any changes to the competition due to conditions will be communicated via text message to the provided Team Manager contacts.
How to get there
The most direct route to the XCR course is to turn onto Fairway Drive from Plenty Road. From there, turn right onto River Red Gum Avenue, and keep going until you find XCR base. There’s a few twists and turns in the road, but if you make it to the corner of River Red Gum Avenue and Playground Drive you should see us! Google Maps location here.
Car Parking
We encourage all participants to arrive EARLY as there will be a premium on parking and access within Bundoora Park with the All Schools Championships running in the morning.
We encourage carpooling where possible with Public Transport also available via Tram 86 running every 15 minutes from Southern Cross Station, with a stop approx. 15 minute walk from the start line.
School Marquees
All marquees must be secured by weights. The Marquee zone can be seen here and will be marked out on the day.
