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CROSS COUNTRY RUNNING
| During the winter months, Peninsula Track focuses on training for Cross Country racing. The Vancouver Island Athletics Association (VIAA) has organized a seven race cross country series, October to March. In addition, Peninsula Track athletes compete in the various school cross country series. In 2009, The BC Cross Country Championships were be held in Stanley Park, Vancouver on October 25, 2008. |
Vancouver Island Cross Country Series 2009
Please note: Athletes have to run in 2 races to qualify for the Island Series awards.
It was decided at the September , 2009 meeting of the VIAA to continue the cross country series with a shortened version in the fall only.
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
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Details |
Results |
| Peninsula Cross Country Challenge, Centennial Park, Central Saanich |
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Registration: 12:00 noon -- First race: 1:00pm
Details -- Registration Form
Map of Course
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Results and Photos |
| Bazett Farms Cross Country
Maple Bay (near Duncan)
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Sunday, October 25, 2009
Registration: 10:00am - First Race: 11:00am
Details - Registration Form - Waiver
Map to Course
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| BC Cross Country Championships
Vancouver - Jericho Park
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Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009
Details
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| Bill English Cross Country
Colliery Dam Park, Nanaimo
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Sunday, November 8, 2009
Registration: 12:00 noon -- First race: 1:00pm
Details
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TBA |
Non-Series
| Sidney Days 5km Run, 2km Youth Run,
5km Walk, Sidney
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Wednesday, July 1, 2010
Race starts at 8:00 am.
Details for 2009 Race
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TBA |
Other Races may be found on the BC Athletics Web Site
Click Here 2008/2009 Results
Click Here 2007/2008 Results (all series races in the fall)
Click Here 2006/2007 Results -- Click Here 2005/2006 Results
Click Here 2004/2005 Results -- Click Here 2003/2004 Results
Club Practices
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Location |
| September and October, 2009 |
Cross Country Practice, Monday, 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Commences , September 21, 2009
Centennial Park - Central Saanich
Serious athletes 12 years or older can apply to work out with
Ravi Gunasinghe's Distance Group
Photos of past practices
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Centennial Park, Central Saanich |
| November to February |
JD Cross Country and Indoor Training, Monday, 5:00 - 6:00 pm
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Barn, Saanichton Fairgrounds |
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Middle and Long Distance Group
Athletes are put in this group by invitation only after assessment by the coaching staff
Times vary depending on availability of Ravi Gunasinghe
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Blue Heron Track (Parkland School) |
| March 15 to July, 2010 |
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Blue Heron Track (Parkland School) |
| April , 2010 |
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Blue Heron Track (Parkland School) |
| April to August |
Saturday morning practice for Masters and Seniors
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Blue Heron Track (Parkland School) |
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