CROSS COUNTRY IS A GREAT WAY TO KEEP FIT AND ENJOY RUNNING THROUGH WINTER
Cross Country is a great way to keep fit and enjoy running through winter. The Little Athletics Tasmania XC North season is run from April to August, including Region and State Championships. Courses are run at various locations around the greater Launceston area and conducted on Sundays beginning at 12pm.
Info & Rules
The Northern season will starts on 21 April, kicking off a thrilling season of cross country events. Our events are suitable for runners from under 6 to under 15 age groups, with courses designed to challenge and excite our competitiors. The last Northern event will be on 11 August, with the Northern Championships, when runners will run for medals. With stunning courses located throughout the greather Launceston area, we invite you to join us!
Medals are awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd in all age groups for Championship events (championships attract an additional fee).
AGE GROUPS AND DISTANCES
Tiny Tots (born in 2019 and 2020) – 500m
Under 6 (born in 2018) – 500m
Under 7 (born in 2017) – 1000m
Under 8 (born in 2016)- 1000m
Under 9 (born in 2015) – 1500m
Under 10 (born in 2014) – 1500m
Under 11 (born in 2013) – 2000m
Under 12 (born in 2012) – 2000m
Under 13 (born in 2011) – 3000m
Under 14 (born in 2010) – 3000m
Under 15 (born in 2009) – 4000m
The order of races is 4000m/3000m/2000m/1500m/1000m/500m.
Athletes are to compete in their Little Athletics Centre or Club uniforms (name badges will have last Track & Field season age group on them). New athletes are to wear a white top.
Benefits of cross country
Cross country provides an incredibly effective and convenient way to stay in shape. There are no new skills to master or equipment to buy; a runner just needs a good pair of shoes.
Strength
Running on soft ground and up hills require a higher knee lift. XC running also makes you mentally tougher; if you can race on the country, racing on the road or track is easy.
Endurance
Cross Country keeps your heart, lungs and circulatory system healthy and improves your overall fitness. Building your endurance makes it easier when running on track.
Low Impact
Although grass and mud are hard work for your muscles, it isn’t hard work for your joints, which will enjoy a break from the pounding of track and road running.
registration & fees
Athletes registered with Little Athletics Tasmania can nominte via Results HQ portal. The cost is $20.
Athletes who are not already registered with Little Athletics Tasmania (if you did not do the Track & Field season) must register following these steps:
- Click here to go to the registration page.
- Click on Register, create your profile and pay the $20 LATas registration fee.
- Log in to Results HQ with your new login details.
- Click on Nominations and nominate for Northern Cross Country
- Pay the $20 competition fee ($40 all up for new members)
Age Groups and distances:
Tiny Tots (born in 2019 and 2020) – 500m
Under 6 (born in 2018) – 500m
Under 7 (born in 2017) – 1000m
Under 8 (born in 2016)- 1000m
Under 9 (born in 2015) – 1500m
Under 10 (born in 2014) – 1500m
Under 11 (born in 2013) – 2000m
Under 12 (born in 2012) – 2000m
Under 13 (born in 2011) – 3000m
Under 14 (born in 2010) – 3000m
Under 15 (born in 2009) – 4000m
If you have any questions, please contact us.
Calendar
Courses are run at various locations around the greater Launceston area and are conducted fortnightly. Races commence from 12pm with race sign-in opening at 11:30am. Athletes compete in the age groups they competed in for the 2023-2024 track and field season.
The order of races is 4000m/3000m/2000m/1500m/1000m/500m.
To be eligible to compete in the Northern Championship, an athlete must have completed a minimum of two times during the cross country season.
Cancellations and updates will be posted by 8am on the day of competition on our Facebook page.
- Round 1 – 21 April 12pm – Heritage Forest, Conway St, Mowbray
- Round 2 – 5 May 12pm – Mill Dam Reserve, Longford (Mill Dam Rd)
- Round 3 – 19 May 12pm – Tailrace Park, Riverside
- Round 4 – 26 May 12pm- Hadspen Recreation Park, Hadspen (1 Clare St)
TAS All Schools Cross Country (Secondary) – 13 June, Symmons Plains
TAS All Schools Cross Country (Primary) – 18 June, Symmons Plains
- Round 5 – 16 June 12pm – Waverley Lake, Waverley
- Round 6 – 30 June 12pm – Blackstone Park, Blackstone Heights
- Round 7 – 14 July 12pm – Windsor Precinct, Riverside
- Tasmanian State Cross Country Championship – 20 July – Pontville
- Round 8 – 28 July 12pm – Punchbowl Reserve, Punchbowl
- Northern Cross Country Championship – 11 Aug 12pm – Haritage Forest
Australian Cross Country Championships – 31 Aug and 1 Sep, Symmons Plains
Click here to download the calendar.
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Email: do@taslittleathletics.com.au