Thank you Big Watermelon (formerly Bushy Park) for supporting the Knox Little Athletics Cross Country this season. All of the kids (& many parents too) have really enjoyed your fresh, delicious fruit snacks at our weekly races.
Everyone, please do yourself a favour and visit the Big Watermelon at:
Program B – Knox LAC Cross Country
Sat 21st July at Lewis Park. See course map.
First race starts at 9am sharp.
Parent Duty: register here for this week https://www.volunteersignup.org/9FTHA
Each family is required to do 2 x duties throughout the season.
ProgB Race Order: U13-16 3000m > U7&8 1000m > U6 500m > U11&12 2000m > U9&10 1500m.
What’s next in July:
Program A – Knox LAC Cross Country
Sat 14th July at Tirhatuan Park. See course map.
First race starts at 9am sharp.
Parent Duty: register here for this week https://www.volunteersignup.org/C4TTQ
Each family is required to do 2 x duties throughout the season.
ProgA Race Order: U7&8 1000m > U11&12 2000m > U6 500m > U9&10 1500m > U13-16 3000m.
What’s next in July:
Essendon’s Cross Country Open Day is being held on Saturday 21st July.
Online entries close Wednesday 18th July.
To enter click on
https://eventdesq.sportstg.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=main&EventDesqID=28952&OrgID=1371
For more information click on
LA Vic have confirmed that the State Road Relays will go ahead tomorrow.
For those who are competing see attached information with confirmed teams & start times. State Road Relays 2018R1
Come & see Rob to collect your race numbers & allow enough time to collect your race numbers & to time to have a good warm up.
See you tomorrow.
Program D – HANDICAP DAY @ Knox LAC Cross Country
Sat 30th June at Norton Park. See course map.
First race starts at 9am sharp.
All Little Athletes must report to the recording table well before their race to get their handicap.
Parent Duty: register here for this week https://www.volunteersignup.org/DHL9J
Each family is required to do 2 x duties throughout the season.
ProgD Race Order: U11&12 2000m > U9&10 1500m > U6 500m > U13-16 3000m > U7&8 1000m.
What’s next in July:
For more information about locations, courses, programs and age group distances, see the Cross Country page.
EMR Cross Country Championship
Saturday 23rd June ’18
Ruffey Lake Park, Victoria Street Doncaster
Any questions, please contact one of the Knox Team Managers:-
Rob MONTEATH (0401 699 413) | Rosa DEOL (0419 833 061).
All athletes and duty parents are to check-in with one of the Team Managers upon arrival.
The 2018 State Road Relay Championships will take place on Saturday the 7th July 2018 & will once again be hosted at Sandown Racecourse in Springvale. This is a teams event & each team will consist of 3 athletes of the same gender. Age groups of U9 -U15 can participate. If you are interested please email secretary@klac23.org.au.
Team need to be submitted before Sunday 1st July.
For more information see http://www.lavic.com.au/Competition/Events/2018-state-road-relay-championships
Program C – Knox LAC Cross Country
Sat 16th June at Knox Park, Bunjil Way, Knoxfield. See course map.
First race starts at 9am sharp.
It’s an action-packed day at Knox Park: Beyond Blue Fundraiser – gold coin donations please | Football Colours – all athletes to wear their football colours for their run | Parent’s 2km run | Colour Run at the conclusion of the morning (remember to bring a change of shirt for the colour run – preferably white).
Parent Duty: register here for this week https://www.volunteersignup.org/K8TP7
Each family is required to do 2 x duties throughout the season.
ProgC Race Order: U9&10 1500m > U13-16 3000m > U6 500m > > Parent’s 2000m > U7&8 1000m > U11&12 2000m.
What’s next:
For more information about locations, courses, programs and age group distances, see the Cross Country page.
The Knox track discus & hammer cages are being upgraded, with work commencing on Wed 6th June. Works will be for approximately 6-8 weeks.
During the period of construction there will be limited/restricted access and use of the track. A crossover will be placed over a section of the running track to protect the track surface from vehicular traffic. Use of the track around the works area will be at the discretion of the Contractor.
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