Cross Country

A whole school event held on school grounds and nearby streets. Compulsory for Years 9-11.

Saver day – TBC.

Cross country counts towards the Whanau Shield and points are gained dependent on your finishing position.

The sequence of events is as follows:

Junior age group is 12-13 years old on 1 Jan 2024

Students in the Junior age group will change into full Health and PE Uniform during Interval in preparation of their event in Period 3; Students must bring their school uniform to school and change into school uniform following the completion of their event; Junior girls run 3 km and boys run 4 km.

Intermediate age group 14-15 years old on 1 Jan 2024

Intermediates will come to school in full Health and PE Uniform in preparation for the event in Period 2; Intermediate boys and girls run 4 km.

Senior age group 16+ years old on 1 Jan 2024

Optional for students, however, we expect our top teams to run. Seniors will change into full Health and PE uniform during Interval in preparation for their event in Period 4. Girls run 4 km and boys run 6 km.

Remember…

• Correct BDSC PE uniform or Whanau coloured top and PE shorts or sport appropriate shorts if senior students no longer own the PE short.
• Students should wear trainers or covered shoes! Running in bare feet is not recommended.
• Students to report promptly to their class first, drop off their bag, check attendance and then report to the start line as soon as possible.