<08.07.08> Tasmanian Primary All Schools Cross Country on Tomorrow
08 Jul 2008
Media Release
Tuesday, 8 July 2008
More record numbers set for Symmons Plains
Yet another record number of entries have been received for a Tasmanian athletic event. This time, it is for tomorrow’s Tasmanian Primary All Schools Cross Country at Symmons Plains raceway.
Following the sensational turnout for last weeks secondary carnival, over 1300 students from 115 primary schools throughout Tasmania have opted to tackle the cold and muddy conditions, that is cross country running.
The program for tomorrow’s events will be;
Event 1
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12 year old boys |
3km |
1 x 3km lap |
11.00am |
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Event 2 |
12 year old girls |
3km |
1 x 3km lap |
11.10am |
|
Event 3 |
11 year old boys |
3km |
1 x 3km lap |
11.25am |
|
Event 4 |
11 year old girls |
3km |
1 x 3km lap |
11.35am |
|
Event 5 |
10 year old boys |
2km |
1 x 2km lap |
11.55am |
|
Event 6 |
10 year old girls |
2km |
1 x 2km lap |
12.05pm |
|
Event 7 |
9 year old boys |
2km |
1 x 2km lap |
12.20pm |
|
Event 8 |
9 year old girls |
2km |
1 x 2km lap |
12.30pm |
With some entries still to be processed, it is possible that the Primary and Secondary events will reach 2500, up on the 2300 entered last year.
Entry lists are available to view now from www.tasathletics.org.au.
While participation is the aim, the day also doubles as the selection trial for students to qualify for the Tasmanian state team to compete at the Australian All Schools Cross Country Championships to be contested in
For further enquiries and media contact on the day please contact;
Richard Welsh - 03 6234 9551 / 0409 820 248
In other news, Hamish Peacock has arrived in
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