2023 State Cross-Country Championships
The State Cross-Country Championships is an individual Cross-Country event. It is held on terrain that is undulating and provides a challenge to the athletes. The course may incorporate one or two laps depending on the distance and layout of the course.
Date: 12 August 2023
Location: Lake Dewar Lodge, 339 Garrands Road, Myrniong (Google Maps)
Age Groups: U9 – U17 Athletes
Please Note: Dogs 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.
Entry Requirements
Athletes MUST qualify through competing and completing their 2023 Region Cross-Country Carnival event HERE. No direct entries are permitted.
Protests
There is no Jury of Appeal. The Referee’s decision is final.
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 |
Note: These are the optimal distances and may vary depending on the location and layout of the course.
Multi-Class Athletes
| Age Group | Distance |
|---|---|
| U9 – U10 | 1.5 km |
| U11 – U12 | 2.0 km |
| U13 – U17 | 2.0 km |
Note: These are the optimal distances and may vary depending on the location and layout of the course.
Timetable
The final timetable will also be published and sent to all athletes as part of the Athlete Information document in the week of the event.
Athlete Scratching / Withdrawal
All athletes that compete and complete their Region Cross-County Carnival will automatically be entered into the State Cross-Country Championships. An athlete scratching portal will be opened following the Region Cross-Country Carnivals providing athletes with the opportunity to scratch/withdraw from the 2023 State Cross-Country Championships.
Important: Once the scratching/withdrawal has been submitted, the scratched athlete cannot be reinstated.
Note: The scratching portal closed at 11am Friday 4th August – after this date any further scratchings will need to be provided to your Centre or Team Manager at check in on the day, these should not be provided to the office.
