CROSS COUNTRY
Cross-country builds a good foundation for fitness and perseverance, which is necessary in all sports. All ages are welcome.
General information
- Exercise takes place throughout the year.
- All athletes to attend practice sessions in their Evergym attire.
- Sport shoes must be worn.
- Exercises take place at Eversdal Primary School or in the Eversdal Trim Park in Kendal Road.
- Please consult the extra-mural programme (available on the website), for practice times and venue.
Competitions
Athletes take part in their Evergym attire.
Formal competitions (Zonal), see clothing policy EVERSDAL PRIMARY SCHOOL CLOTHING POLICY
- Learners (u/10 – u/13) who can complete the expected distance are encouraged to participate in the competitions.
- Distances per age group are:
u/10 – 2km
u/11 – 3km
u/12 – 3km
u/13 – 3km (girls)/4km (boys)
- Competitions take place on Fridays, during the 2nd and 3rd
- Learners who wish to participate in the competitions must contact the sport office, by
email sport@eversdal.org.za. - There are a total of 9 league competitions, athletes must complete 6 of the 9 races to qualify for the Zonal competition.
