Campbell Primary School Cross Country
Campbell Primary School Cross Country
Save the Date: Tuesday 4th May 2021
Our school Cross Country will take place in Term 2, week 3 between approximately 9am-11am (TBC).
If Cross Country and running is your thing, or if you like setting goals, the Campbell Primary School Cross Country is fast approaching! You may wish to train over the school holidays so here are all the details you might like to know:
How far will I need to run?
Kinder Quolls and Year 1: a short fun run – lead by Year 6 leaders
Year 2 students turning 7 in 2021: a fun run- 1 lap of the senior oval- – lead by Year 6 leaders
Year 2 students turning 8: 1km
Students turning 9: 1.5km
Students turning 10: 2km
Students turning 11: 3km
Students turning 12 or 13: 3km
Where is the course? Given the building works will not allow the same course as previous years, Year 6 students and teachers have scoped out and measured a new school course (see below). What a wonderful and authentic mathematics/PE activity!
If I want to train….For those who are really keen on training, check out the Stromlo Cross Country Course maps at https://schoolsportact.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Stromlo-Forest-Park-Course-Map-and-Distance-Loops.pdf. Students who successfully make it to regional and ACT Cross Country Carnivals will compete at these Stromlo Cross Country Courses.
But I do other sports… Many people say cross country helps them get in shape for other sports where running is essential (and that’s most of them!). It’s also a great sport for maintaining health and fitness. Rob DeCastella (perhaps Australia’s best known Marathon runner and Canberran) competed in cross country as a school student and an adult. He went on to represent Australia at the Olympic Games in the Marathon!
I love a challenge, so…: During the school holidays, challenge yourself to practise running for the Cross Country.
CPS Community Committee