INTERSTATE CROSS COUNTRY
TEAM OFFICIALS
2024 CHAMPIONSHIP information
DATE
    Tues 20 – Fri 23 August
VENUE
Yarra Glen, VIC
AGE
10 – 19 Yrs
IMPORTANT information
Please read all information prior to nominating for trials below
Entry into the SSWA State Cross Country team is via one of two trials.
The following information refers to TRIAL 1 ONLY
TRIAL 1 is contested at the Secondary Cross Country Championships – May 16, 2024
Individual Competitors
If you are attending the championships and racing as an individual (your school is NOT bringing a team) then please register using the following form on the Secondary Cross Country page.
INDIVIDUAL COMPETITORS do not need to complete an Interstate Nomination Form.
School Competitors
Athletes who are attending and competing with their school team on the day, and would like to be considered for the State Team are required to complete the Interstate Nomination Form, found below.
No cost for interstate nomination.
Secondary Cross Country Event
$12.00 per person
Please be advised that if selected:
The cost of a HOME CHAMPIONSHIP will be approximately $800 – $1500 depending on the accommodation option.
The cost of an AWAY CHAMPIONSHIP will be between $2000 – $2700 dependent on venue and time on tour.
Travel Model
The School Sport WA preferred travel model for Cross Country is for students to travel and accommodate with their parent/guardian.
Any variation to this model will be communicated at the parent information meeting.
Click HERE for Cross Country trials flyer
In 2024, two trial events will be held. Athletes must attend at least one of these trial events in order to be considered for selection in the SSWA State team.
TRIAL #1:
Secondary Cross Country Championships – Thursday 16 May 2024 at UWA Sports Park
TRIAL #2:
Date – Sunday 9 June 2024 (Subject to confirmation)
Venue – TBC, Times – Click HERE for Race ScheduleÂ
State Team Nominations
Trial #1 Please follow Secondary Schools Event Guidelines
Trial #2 Please wait until Trial #1 is complete. Registration will open immediately and will close 5pm the day prior to Trial # 2
Team Announcement
Monday 10 June 2024
Parent Information and UniformingÂ
Parent Information and Uniform fitting will be held Wednesday 12 June (4.30pm – 6.30pm) at Tuart College (105 Banksia Ave, Tuart Hill)
Regional students will be informed separatelyÂ
(Information to be sent out once Team selected)
Trial #1: UWA Sports Park, McGillivray Road, Mount Claremont
Trial #2: TBC
Parent Info Evening: Tuart College, 105 Banksia St, Tuart Hill
Training:
Venue 1 – Perry Lakes
Venue 2 – Kings Park
National Championships: Yarra Glen, Victoria
Once the final team has been selected (including reserves) a training schedule will be released.
Training sessions will be held weekly on Sundays at 8am
Students will be selected according to their age as of Dec 31.
Age divisions are offered from 10 – 18+
The selection policy is currently being updated to reflect the new changes brought in 2024.
This policy will be released as soon as confirmation has been given by the national organiser.
NOMINATE
Nominations open early January in the year of the competition.
click the button/s below to nominate