Junior Cross Country: Friday, October 4, 2019
Dear students and parents,
Our first cross country meet date is Friday October 4th and of course we are all excited!
Our cross country run will take place at Ashbridges bay. Cross country runners are to meet in the auditorium at 8:45am on the day of the meet. Students will be provided with their running numbers and have them written on their right hand. Runners that don’t have a Fern shirt will be provided one, with the expectation that the shirt will be given back at the end of race.
We will have a meeting place close to the end of the run. Students are expected to be in close proximity if not running and ask for permission when going to washroom. It is important that student have a healthy breakfast and bring with them a lunch, snacks and water. Also, students should dress appropriately for weather. If you have a puffer or epipen you must bring them with you to the meet.
We will be departing from school around 9:15 and traveling with a TDSB approved bus. We anticipate to be back to school by 2:30pm.
Very Important: If you are coming to the race and are picking up your child at the end of the race, you must sign them out with the teacher in charge.
To better prepare your child for the run, you might want to have them do some running on sand. I would suggest a weekend run by Sunnyside beach with a 300m start on sand.
You will find more details on the race with the information below:
South Conference Cross-Country 2019 Info
1. The South Qualifying Meets will be held at Ashbridges on Friday October 4th.
The South Conference Finals will be at Ashbridges Bay on Thursday, October 17, and the City Finals will be at Centennial Park on Thursday, October 24.
2. The first meets will begin at 10am sharp with the Grade 1 girls followed by the Grade 1 boys; this pattern will continue until the Grade 8 boys complete the day. Although the races will be announced, it is important to be aware of, and follow this pattern to avoid missing a race. Grade 3 girls will start at 10am at the Conference Finals as grades 1 and 2 will not be competing in the Conference Finals.
WE CANNOT HOLD UP A RACE FOR SCHOOLS THAT ARE LATE, SO PLEASE BE ON TIME!
3. The age groupings are defined by grade (year of birth). Grades 1 – 2 will run approx. 1 km, grade 3 will run approx. 1.5 km, grades 4 – 6 will run approx. 2 km and grades 7 – 8 will run approx. 3 km.
4. The first 30 runners and the top 4 teams (of 4+1 runners) will advance to the Conference Finals. One team per school is allowed to advance in each race.
Sarantos Katsihtis Gym Teacher at Fern Avenue
Our first cross country meet date is Friday October 4th and of course we are all excited!
Our cross country run will take place at Ashbridges bay. Cross country runners are to meet in the auditorium at 8:45am on the day of the meet. Students will be provided with their running numbers and have them written on their right hand. Runners that don’t have a Fern shirt will be provided one, with the expectation that the shirt will be given back at the end of race.
We will have a meeting place close to the end of the run. Students are expected to be in close proximity if not running and ask for permission when going to washroom. It is important that student have a healthy breakfast and bring with them a lunch, snacks and water. Also, students should dress appropriately for weather. If you have a puffer or epipen you must bring them with you to the meet.
We will be departing from school around 9:15 and traveling with a TDSB approved bus. We anticipate to be back to school by 2:30pm.
Very Important: If you are coming to the race and are picking up your child at the end of the race, you must sign them out with the teacher in charge.
To better prepare your child for the run, you might want to have them do some running on sand. I would suggest a weekend run by Sunnyside beach with a 300m start on sand.
You will find more details on the race with the information below:
South Conference Cross-Country 2019 Info
1. The South Qualifying Meets will be held at Ashbridges on Friday October 4th.
The South Conference Finals will be at Ashbridges Bay on Thursday, October 17, and the City Finals will be at Centennial Park on Thursday, October 24.
2. The first meets will begin at 10am sharp with the Grade 1 girls followed by the Grade 1 boys; this pattern will continue until the Grade 8 boys complete the day. Although the races will be announced, it is important to be aware of, and follow this pattern to avoid missing a race. Grade 3 girls will start at 10am at the Conference Finals as grades 1 and 2 will not be competing in the Conference Finals.
WE CANNOT HOLD UP A RACE FOR SCHOOLS THAT ARE LATE, SO PLEASE BE ON TIME!
3. The age groupings are defined by grade (year of birth). Grades 1 – 2 will run approx. 1 km, grade 3 will run approx. 1.5 km, grades 4 – 6 will run approx. 2 km and grades 7 – 8 will run approx. 3 km.
4. The first 30 runners and the top 4 teams (of 4+1 runners) will advance to the Conference Finals. One team per school is allowed to advance in each race.
Sarantos Katsihtis Gym Teacher at Fern Avenue