Grade 4/5 Cross Country

The Sandy Hill Cross Country Team has started practicing for the up-and-coming season. This year we will be running cross-country races against other schools in our zone. Please ensure that your child is dressed appropriately for all types of weather and has a light snack and some water.

The races this year will be on TUESDAYS - September 22nd, September 29th, and October 6th. All three meets will be held at BATEMAN PARK (NOT the school).

If you wish for your child to participate you need to provide your own transportation to and from the races. When you arrive, please look for the Sandy Hill coach so you can check in and get a jersey. The students should report to the Sandy Hill coach 10 minutes before their race, put on a jersey, and begin the self-led “A-D” warm up and stretching routine. The grade 5 girls will run at 3:15, Grade 5 boys at 3:30, Grade 4 girls at 3:45, and Grade 4 boys at 4:00.

A note about the jerseys. We have brand new jerseys due to our amazing PAC! Students must never wear or take them home so please be diligent to ensure your child returns the jersey to the bucket before leaving. 

Practices will be held during recess or lunch play time and students will run onsite. Please remind your child to listen to the announcements regarding practices and extra-curricular opportunities. Students who skip practices will not attend races or games. Students will be encouraged to finish two laps of our entire school property (excluding parking lots) without walking to ensure they will be able to finish the course on race days. 

We will work on stretching and pacing during practices. Team members should run once a week on their own for 10-12 minutes continuously to ensure cardio fitness levels and endurance are sufficient for the course.

We will need parent volunteers to supervise the racers at a designated spot along the trail. If you are available to help, please email Coach Smith.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me by phoning the school or via email. [email protected]

STUDENTS MUST SIGN THE PERMISSION FORMS DIGITALLY ON SCHOOL CASH ONLINE to participate in the races at Bateman Parks. Please note the permission slips are not online quite yet.