2024 Region Cross-Country Carnivals
The 2024 Region Cross-Country Carnivals are an Individual Cross-Country event that also serves as a qualifying event for the 2024 State Cross-Country Championships held at Bundoora Park, Bundoora.
Although it is an Individual event, there is a Teams element. The Teams event will be conducted concurrently with the Individual event and is based on the results of the first 3 athletes from each Centre across the line.
In order to participate at the State Championships, the entrant must have ‘Competed and completed’ the relevant event at the Region Cross-Country Carnival (* as per Competition Regulation – Rule 602: Participation requirements for Region & State Competitions).
Cost: $27.50 per athlete +admin fee
Date: 13th July 2024 (see table below)
Age Groups: U9 – U17 Athletes
Location: Brimbank Park
Registration Open: Monday, 27th May 2024
Registrations Close: 11:00am, Monday 24th June 2024
Please Note: Dogs (with the exception of Service Dogs with appropriate paperwork) are NOT permitted within the venue. Dogs are not permitted at any Little Athletics Victoria event, please ensure you remind your parents, as they will be asked to leave if they arrive with a dog.
Distances
The distance for each age group is listed below.
| Age Group | Distance |
|---|---|
| U9, U10 | 1.5 km |
| U11, U12 | 2.0 km |
| U13, U14, U15, U16, U17 | 3.0 km |
Age Groups
Athletes in the U9-U17 age groups only can enter into the Region Cross-Country Carnivals. Athletes must be registered financial competitive member to register and compete.
Age Group Promotion
Athletes must only compete in events listed for the age group in which they are registered.
Note: Athletes cannot be promoted from the U6, U7 or U8 age groups.
State Cross-Country Shirt
Athletes have the opportunity to purchase a 2024 State Cross-Country Championships commemorative shirt to mark the occasion – athletes and their families should be extremely proud of their efforts in participating at the State Cross-Country Championships.
Note: Event Pickup Shirt Orders will close on Wednesday 7th of August at 11:59pm. Limited Stock & Sizes Available.
Shirts are to be picked up at State Cross Country on 10th August 2024.
