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Nelson
90 Headingly Lane, Richmond, Nelson 7020
Phone: 03 543 8113
Blenheim
3 George Conroy Drive, Blenheim 7201
Phone: 03 577 5440
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Westport
41-45 Haselden Street, Westport 7825
Phone: 03 789 5520
Greymouth
283 Omoto Road, Kaiata, Greymouth 7805
Phone: 03 768 9081

Cross Country - 25th August 2023

We are very much looking forward to hosting you all at the Annual Cross Country event at Carters Beach, Westport.

We hope you have been training hard and setting some lofty running goals, especially for those running for NCEA credits!

Some reminders for those attending on the day.

  • Please make sure you are wearing your house coloured PE uniform and appropriate running shoes. You will be running on a gravel trail that is uneven and it is important you are prepared for this.
  • Please bring any medication you might require i.e. asthma inhalers, Epi Pens etc. 
  • You will also need a packed lunch. water bottle and a warm jacket just in case the weather is not perfect like it usually is.
  • Parents can you please park vehicles on the left hand side of the road as you drive into the domain. No vehicles are to be parked on the Hall side due to safety reasons.
  • We will have the coffee cart onsite and there will also be a sausage sizzle available. 
  • The order of events will be as follows:
9.30am Blenheim and Nelson sites arrive, marshal briefing, positions taken
9.45am Event briefing for runners, race stickers issued to 3-6 racers

10am

Event start
  • Year 3 and 4 race
  • Year 5 and 6 race

Year 3-6 students will then have morning tea and prepare for games onsite (pétanque and beach volleyball)
10.45am approx.
  • Year 11, 12 and 13 race
11.30am approx.
  • Year 9 and 10 race
12pm approx. 
  • Year 7 and 8 race
12.30pm Results and presentation of medals and special awards, pack up and farewell.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone in a few short weeks time