Cross Country
2026 Convener – Justin Mealing (Cronulla PS)
Assistant Convener – Rhyanna Brown (Cronulla PS)
Tuesday 5th May
BONNA RESERVE, KURNELL
Course Map - Bonna Reserve
Entries: Schools may nominate 6 competitors per event
Time: Assemble 9:00am - walk the course 9:15am
Carnival begins at 10am
Course Length: 8/9 and 10 years - 2000m
11 and 12/13 years- 3000m
MC events All Ages -2000 m
EVENTS/TIME:
10am 8/9 years Girls 2000m (Born in 2017, 2018)
10.20am 8/9 years Boys 2000m (Born in 2017, 2018)
10.40am 10 years Girls 2000m (Born in 2016) *** MC all age groups Girls will run at this time 2000 m
11.00am 10 years Boys 2000m (Born in 2016)*** MC all age groups Boys will run at this time 2000m
11.30pm Lunch break
12.00pm 11 years Girls 3000m (Born in 2015)
12.30pm 11 years Boys 3000m (Born in 2015)
1.00pm 12/13 years Girls 3000m (Born in 2013, 2014)
1.30pm 12/13 years Boys 3000m (Born in 2013, 2014)
*** MC competitors must be classified to compete or at least have had submitted the paperwork to the appropriate organisation. If you are waiting for paperwork and a classification, please contact the Zone Conveners.
Please contact Zone Conveners for more information or Peter Cardy NSW SSU Disability Inclusion officer.02 9508 5534
inclusiveschoolsport@det.nsw.edu.au
MC competitors must be classified to progress in representative pathway and compete as a Cronulla Zone competitor at Sydney East PSSA CC championships.
Zone Team: The first 6 place getters in each division will represent Cronulla Zone at the Sydney East Cross Country Championships.
CANTEEN FACILITIES WILL BE AVAILABLE
APPAREL ORDER AVAILABLE: SPRIGGY SCHOOLS
ZONE CROSS COUNTRY CARNIVAL
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Each school may nominate 6 entries in each event.
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Additional entries will be considered in cases of exceptional circumstances and meet Zone Selection Policy The results of a child competing ‘on invitation’ will not count to the school’s point score.
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Each competitor may enter only one event.
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All events conducted will be finals.
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The orders given by the starter will be: “On your marks”; Gun.
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MC start will also use flags ( White and Red for False start)
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a. A competitor causing a false start will be warned for the first breach and may be disqualified for a second breach, at the discretion of the Convener.
b. Any competing athlete who jostles or obstructs another athlete, so as to impede his/her progress, shall be liable to disqualification from the event. -
Spikes are not permitted but footwear is compulsory.
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Asthma medication is permitted to be taken during the course of the competitor’s event.
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Parents, coaches and unauthorised persons are not allowed on the course. Once competitors are in the hands of the officials controlling the event, they must not receive any coaching or advice. Penalty: disqualification of the competitor at the discretion of the Convener.
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Points will be awarded as follows:
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a. In each event, the placings of the best 4 runners from each school will be added together.
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b. A school failing to finish 4 runners in an event will be awarded last place +1 for the runners who fail to finish.
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c. The school with the lowest point score at the end of the carnival is the winner.
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Protests must be made in writing by the teacher in charge of the school team (Team Manager) to the Convener within 15 minutes of the first competitor crossing the finishing line. The Protest Committee shall consist of- Carnival Referee (if applicable), Carnival Convener, Assistant Convener and at least one member of the Cronulla Zone Executive. The Convener can modify or alter the
course due to safety concerns or weather constraints.
Sydney East Carnival
Wednesday 10th June 2026
Miranda Park
SE - Primary Cross Country Championship (nsw.gov.au)
To download a copy of the map please click the following link Miranda Park Map
