Winter Cross Country
Cross Country 2025 starting Sat 26th April 2025, first race starts 9 am sharp.
For any queries please contact the Cross Country Coordinator at:
crosscountry@waverleylac.com.auCompetition Details & Schedule
When & Who
Cross Country is held from April through to August on Saturday mornings, beginning at 9am.
It is open to all athletes in Under 6 to Under 17.
Competition Structure
Waverley joins forces with **Knox LAC** organised and run cross country competition with other athletes from other centres.
The courses take you up and down hills, on bush tracks and through the odd puddle, at a **different park each week**.
Weather & Attire
competition is held RAIN, HAIL or SHINE!
Bring changes of clothes, socks if wet, and also can wear leggings, long sleeve tops under the Waverley top to keep warm.
Remember your **registration patch** and wear the **Waverley top**.
Weekly Schedule & Results
Please click here for calendar. See weekly details on our facebook page.
Results and photos will be published on the **Knox Little Aths website/facebook page** during the week afterwards.
Race Distances and Programs
Distances By Age Group
The distances range from:
- 500m (U6)
- to 3000m (U17)
The first race starts 9 am sharp, **compulsory to run in your age groups**.
Program Race Order (Starts at 9:00am)
| Program | 1st Race | 2nd Race | 3rd Race | 4th Race | 5th Race |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | U7&8 1000m | U11&12 2000m | U6 500m | U9&10 1500m | U13-17 3000m |
| B | U13-17 3000m | U7&8 1000m | U6 500m | U11&12 2000m | U9&10 1500m |
| C | U9&10 1500m | U13-17 3000m | U6 500m | U7&8 1000m | U11&12 2000m |
| D | U11&12 2000m | U9&10 1500m | U6 500m | U13-17 3000m | U7&8 1000m |
Registration, Duty & Training
New Members / Registration
New Waverley Little Athletics Centre members, doing Cross Country Season only: New families can do **two free trials**.
Please register online first and come down on Sat morning for a run.
As per the summer season, full registration will need to be completed online. Payment can either be done by Visa or Mastercard online while registering.
You will need to provide Proof of Age (Birth certificate, child health book or passport) to the Cross Country Manager.
Duty Requirement
We NEED one family each week to cover our centre duty. Need to only do a duty once.
Log in details on our Facebook page or home page of our website.
Winter Coaching
Cross Country training, Mon & Wed 4.30 - 5.30 pm.
At **Jells Park North**, meet up at the tree near carpark 5.
Parents, you need to stay as per LAVic regulations. Please support Ryan.
Bring water bottles, wear appropriate clothing.
Check our facebook page, cross country whatsapp group, website, for any cancellations, changes.
Region & State Cross Country Events
Information about LAVic Region & State Cross Country events for Season 2025 can be found here.