St Mary’s Cross Country – The races have begun!
Dear Parents,
Training will still be held every Thursday evening after school: 3.30 – 4.15 pm. (Please ensure a prompt pick-up for your child.)
Please do look, every Thursday, for any late notices regarding cancellations due to weather on the school website.
Training will finish on January 18th which is the week of the final Salford Race.
As it is on grass your child will need suitable clothing, trainers (not PE pumps) and has a water bottle.
Our first Salford METS race was a fantastic success on Saturday with lots of new runners representing the school and some excellent results with three runners in the top ten.
The next two races at Cleveleys Track, Salford METS Athletic Club, Cleveley Track, Blantyne Street, Eccles M30 8HY are:
Saturday 30th September – 9.40 meet – 10am start.
Saturday 7th October – 9.40 meet – 10am start.
It is important that parents advise either Mr Chadwick or Miss Crawshaw if your child will be in attendance at the races so we are fully prepared.
The main Salford Schools Cross Country Championships will the commence. There are four races held and the provisional dates for these are:
04 November 2017 – Bolton Road playing fields
25 November 2017 – Buile Hill Park
09 December 2017 – Bolton Road playing fields
20 January 2018 – Buile Hill Park followed by presentation.
There will be combined age group races at the following times:
Year 3 & 4 Boys – 9.30 a.m (Distance approx 1000m)
Year 3 & 4 Girls – 9.40 a.m (Distance approx. 1000m)
Year 5 & 6 Boys – 9.50 a.m (Distance approx 1500m)
Year 5 & 6 Girls – 10.00 a.m (Distance approx 1500m)
PLEASE ARRIVE AT LEAST 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE START TIME AS RACES START PROMPTLY
Kind Regards
Mr Chadwick & Miss Crawshaw