Competition: KS2 Cross Country - School Games level 2
Scheduled For: Wednesday 26th February 2025Competition Description: Purpose of event - A competitive sports event - Schools should select students that are prepared to compete with other schools and progress through the County competitive pathway.
Year Group - Year 3,4,5,6
Gender - Boys / Girls
Team Criteria : A maximum of 6 runners per year group / per gender
The top winning state school in each of the categories to represent their SSP. Also the top 3 individuals per category to represent their SSP.
Format
Medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each race
Trophy for overall team winner in each category
Rules
Runners: A maximum of 6 runners
Top 4 runners in each category will count towards the team score.
Distances:
Year 3 & 4 - Approx. 900 – 1000m
Year 5 & 6 - Approx 1.5km
Categories:
Year 3 girls, year 3 boys, year 4 girls, year 4 boys, year 5 girls, year 5 boys, year 6 girls, year 6 boys
In each race there will be a ‘hare’ at the front and the back of the competing group to guide the way and support those at the rear
Any child seen to actively overtake in the finishing funnel will be disqualified
Qualifying teams must be from an individual school and not a combined partnership team
Please note - Rules are subject to change pending Active Essex confirmation.
Note: To book on this competition you will need to have a Booking Access Code. You can get this from your PDM or by contacting the Partnership Office.
