Combined Catholic Colleges

NEW SOUTH WALES COMBINED CATHOLIC COLLEGESSPORTS ASSOCIATIONDIOCESAN / ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVESARMIDALEBATHURSTBROKEN BAYCANBERRA / GOULBURNCBSACGSSSALISMOREMAITLAND / NEWCASTLEMCCMCSPARRAMATTASCCSOUTHERN SYDNEYWAGGA WAGGAWILCANNIA / FORBESWOLLONGONGExecutive Officer - Kym SkerrittCCC Chairperson - John SparksTim KennedySt Mary’s College, GunnedahLinda DensmoreCatholic Education Office, BathurstAmber McDonnellSt Paul’s Catholic College, ManlyKerrie JohnstonCatholic Education Office, Canberra / GoulburnMark StevensDe La Salle College, RevesbySue WellsSanta Sabina College, StrathfieldRobert EllisonCatholic Education Office, LismoreBlair BrownleeCatholic Schools Office, Maitland / NewcastlePeter BuxtonHoly Cross College, RydeHeath BorgPatrician Brothers College, BlacktownChris AnschauCatholic Education Diocese ParramattaFrederick ZallouaSt Charbel, PunchbowlAaron PollSt John Bosco College, EngadineAnthony HoodCatholic Schools Office, Wagga WaggaSteven HooperRed Bend College, ForbesJohn SparksCatholic Education Office, hris AnschauCraig BeacroftScott ThomsonElizabeth PruynWendy BreenNSWCCC Cross Country Team ManagersCatholic Education Diocese ParramattaMcCarthy Catholic College, Emu PlainsJohn Paul College, Coffs HarbourMonte Sant’Angelo Mercy College, North SydneyMarist College, EastwoodNEW SOUTH WALES CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLSSPORTS COUNCILDIOCESAN REPRESENTATIVESExecutive Officer – Ann-Marie MirandaCPS Chairperson – Linda DensmoreARMIDALEBATHURSTBROKEN BAYCANBERRA / GOULBURNLISMOREMAITLAND / NEWCASTLEPARRAMATTASYDNEYWAGGA WAGGAWILCANNIA / FORBESWOLLONGONGPARRAMATTASYDNEYWAGGA WAGGAGary McSweeneyLinda DensmoreJulie-ann ThompsonKerrie JohnstonRobert EllisonBernadette DugganMargaret ThorntonTroy MoranBill RossPam BurkeJohn SparksSt Edward's Primary, South TamworthCatholic Education Office, BathurstCatholic Schools Office, Broken BayCatholic Education Office, Canberra / GoulburnCatholic Education Office, LismoreCatholic Schools Office, Maitland/NewcastleCatholic Education Office, ParramattaCatholic Education Office, SydneySt Patrick’s Primary, GriffithSt Patrick’s, TrundlegCatholic Education Office, WollongongSteve KovelisLuke JamesChris LewisSt Michael’s, Baulkham HillsImmaculate Heart of Mary, SeftonSt Anne’s, North AlburyNSWCPS MacKillop Cross Country Team ManagersNSWCPS Polding Cross Country Team ManagersARMIDALEBROKEN BAYBATHURSTKarl ShortStefanie CamdenMatthew HayesSt Edward’s, TamworthHoly Family, LindfieldAssumption, Bathurst

NSW Catholic Primary SchoolsNSW Combined Catholic Colleges2014 Cross Country :059:30amTeam arrivalCourse Officials MeetingWalk the Course – Gate OpensWalk the Course – Gate ClosedWalk the Course – ConcludesMarshal event 1Marshal event 2Welcome & OpeningMarshal event 3Marshal event 4AWD meetingEvent :3010:3010:3010:3010:3010:3010:3010:3010:30Event DescriptionDistance8000m18 Years Boys17 Years Girls4000m17 Years Boys6000m18 Years Girls6000m16 Years Boys6000m8/9 Years Boys2000m8/9 Years Girls2000m8/9 Years Boys2000m8/9 Years Girls2000m10 Years Boys2000m10 Years Girls2000m10 Years Boys2000m10 Years Girls2000mAWD 8/9 Years Boys*2000mAWD 8/9 Years Girls*2000mAWD 10 Years Boys*2000mAWD 10 Years Girls*2000mAWD 11 Years Boys*2000mAWD 11 Years Girls*2000mAWD 12/13 Years Boys*2000mAWD 12/13 Years Girls*2000mAWD 8/9 Years Boys*2000mAWD 8/9 Years Girls*2000mAWD 10 Years Boys*2000mAWD 10 Years Girls*2000mAWD 11 Years Boys*2000mAWD 11 Years Girls*2000mAWD 12/13 Years Boys*2000mAWD 12/13 Years Girls*2000m* Polding / MacKillop AWD events 6 Years Girls15 Years Boys15 Years Girls14 Years Boys14 Years GirlsAWD 12/13 Years Boys*AWD 12/13 Years Girls*AWD 14/15 Years Boys*AWD 14/15 Years Girls*AWD 16-19 Years Boys*AWD 16-19 Years Girls** CCC AWD events opOrangeYellowGreenMaroon454612:5012:5512 Years Boys12 Years Girls3000m3000mCCCCCCBluePink474813:0513:1012/13 Years Boys12/13 Years 2013:2513 Years Boys13 Years Girls3000m3000mCCCCCCBluePink515213:3513:4012/13 Years Boys12/13 Years rsYearsYearsThe Convener reserves the right to alter the program of events without prior notification

NSWCPSCCC CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPSSEATINGAll spectators are to be seated in the grandstand and no spectators are permitted on the track.SOUVENIRSNSWCPS and NSWCCC souvenir apparel will be available for purchase near the Grandstand entry.COACHINGSpectators and coaches are not allowed to run alongside a competitor at any time and are not permitted on thecourse.PROTESTProtests must be lodged in writing to the Championship Convener from the Team Manager within 10 minutes fromthe conclusion of the event. Any discrepancies from the displayed results must be lodged to the ChampionshipConvener from the Team Manager within 15 minutes of the results being announced / displayed.NATURE OF CROSS COUNTRY RACINGStudents competing in the Cross Country Championships should always promote their school and team in anappropriate manner by displaying good sportsmanship.FOOTWEARAll competitors must wear shoes. Spikes are NOT permitted as the track is not conducive to the wearing of spikes.COMPETITORSCompetitors must have their Athlete number clearly displayed on the front of their team shirt/singlet. NoIPODS, IPHONES or similar devices to be utilised whilst competing.AGE GROUPSCompetitors must compete in their own age group (i.e. the age they turn this calendar year)ENTRIESPRIMARY RULESEntry is on a Diocesan basis only. Each Diocese may enter a maximum of eight (8) athletes in each event.Additional competitors will only be permitted under exceptional circumstances at the MacKillop / Polding SportCouncil’s discretion.AGE GROUPS/DISTANCESThe Championship shall be conducted over the following distances:8/9 Years10 Years11 Years12/13 YearsAWDBOYS2 000m2 000m3 000m3 000m2 000mGIRLS2 000m2 000m3 000m3 000m2 000mINDIVIDUAL AWARDSMedals will be presented to the first three (3) placegetters in each event. Certificates of participation will bepresented to each PRIMARY competitor. Team Managers will be provided with certificates and will be responsiblefor issuing certificates.TEAM AWARDAll team members of the winning Primary Team in each event will receive medals. Please listen carefully toannouncements to ensure competitors are at the presentation area at the appropriate time. The lowest cumulativescore generated from the placings of the first five (5) runners will determine each Diocesan team placing. Whereless than five (5) runners finish, last place points plus one, will be awarded for each non-finishing runner. Ties will besplit by the team’s first runner’s finishing position.SELECTION FOR NSW CPS MACKILLOP AND POLDINGThe first six (6) place getters from each event will qualify to compete at the NSW PSSA State Championships to beheld on Friday 18 July 2014 at Eastern Creek Raceway. Polding and MacKillop Team Managers will distributeinformation packages to successful athletes and have sample uniforms available for sizing in the Hinxman room.Parents of students selected will be required to complete online registration in the Hinxman Room at the conclusionof their race.SELECTION FOR SCHOOL SPORT AUSTRALIA CROSS COUNTRYPRIMARY Students aged 13 can compete at the NSW PSSA State Championships but cannot be selected tocompete at the School Sport Australia National Exchange.

SECONDARYRULESENTRIESEntry is on a Diocese/Association basis only. Diocese/Associations may enter up to six (6) runners in each event.Additional competitors will only be permitted under exceptional circumstances at the Executive’s discretionmade 2 weeks prior to the championship.AGE GROUPS/DISTANCESThe Championship shall be conducted over the following distances:12 Years13 Years14 Years15 Years16 Years17 Years18 YearsAWD 12/13 YearsAWD 14/15 YearsAWD 16-19 YearsBOYS3 000m3 000m4 000m4 000m6 000m6 000m8 000m3 000m3 000m3 000mGIRLS3 000m3 000m4 000m4 000m4 000m4 000m6 000m3 000m3 000m3 000mINDIVIDUAL AWARDSThe first three individual placegetters shall receive medals.TEAM AWARDThe highest placed team in SECONDARY teams shall receive gold medals. Team medals for Secondary will begiven to Diocesan/Association Sports Coordinator for distribution at the conclusion of the Championships. Thelowest cumulative score from their placings of the first five (5) runners will determine each Diocesan/Associationteam placing. Where less than five (5) runners finish, last place points plus one will be awarded for eachnon-finishing runner. Ties will be split by the team’s first runners’ finishing position.SELECTION FOR NSWCCC TEAMThe first ten (10) place getters from each event will qualify to compete at the NSW All Schools Championships tobe held on Friday 18 July 2014 at Eastern Creek Raceway. CCC Team Managers will distribute informationpackages to successful competitors and have sample uniforms available for sizing in the Hinxman Room.Students selected will be required to complete online registration in the Hinxman Room at the conclusion of theirrace.SELECTION FOR SCHOOL SPORT AUSTRALIA CROSS COUNTRYSECONDARY students cannot compete at the School Sport Australia Cross Country Championships if they turn20 years or older in the year of competition.SECONDARY Male and Female Teams are selected to compete at the ASSC/AA Championships as follows:12/13 years up to the fastest 6 times from the 12 and 13 years age divisions14/15 years up to the fastest 6 times from the 14 and 15 years age divisions16/17 years up to the fastest 6 times from the 16 and 17 years age divisions18/19 years up to the fastest 6 times from the 18 years age divisionFrom the NSW All Schools Cross Country Championships, a NSW All Schools Cross Country Team will be selected.To be eligible for selection a competitor must compete at this event.An athlete who does not compete at NSW All Schools Championships may only be included in the team ifhe/she is competing at a National or International Track and Field/Cross Country/Triathlon/Mountain Runningas part of a recognised ANSW or AA Team at the time of selection and has given prior notice to the SelectionPanel requesting consideration. This notification must be made to the NSWCCC Executive Officer prior to theNSWCCC Selections. Additional competitors will not be permitted.

ATHLETES WITH A DISABILITY (AWD)A representative pathway exists for Athletes with a Disability (AWD) to compete in Cross CountryENTRIESEach Diocese/Association is eligible to enter two (2) AWD athletes in each age/gender division at the NSWCPSCCCCross Country Championships provided the qualifying standards and classification criteria have been met.ELIGIBLE DISABILITIES, DISTANCE, QUALIFYING TIMES & MULIT-DISABILITY STANDARD TIMES NS121500mYEARSMDSHearing12:49.83 12:16.36 05:34.71Visually17:12.40 16:27.51 07:28.8714:19.05 13:41.70 06:13.5012:52.62 12:19.02 05:35.92Intellectual12:34.98 12:02.15 05:28.25Cerebral Palsy19:17.34 18:27.02 08:23.1915:06.64 14:27.22 06:34.1914:45.55 14:07.04 06:25.02Amputee & Les Autres18:22.02 17:34.11 07:59.1414:33.75 13:55.76 06:19.89Short Stature18:22.02 ing11:40.94 11:11.74 04:52.06Visually13:55.22 13:20.42 05:48.0113:36.02 13:02.02 05:40.0111:04.68 10:36.99 04:36.95Intellectual10:44.95 10:18.08 04:28.73Cerebral Palsy14:13.18 13:37.63 05:55.4911:42.82 11:13.53 04:52.8411:32.11 11:03.27 04:48.38Amputee & Les Autres16:38.47 15:56.87 06:56.0310:20.18 09:54.34 04:18.41Short Stature16:38.47 4.4425:39.313.724:57.713.624:16.113.5

AWD must complete the classification documentation for their disability category and forward to theDiocese/Association Sports organiser prior to the NSWCPSCCC Cross Country Championships. NOTE: Eligiblestudents must choose prior to competing whether they will compete as an AWD or as an able bodied athlete.CLASSIFICATION INFORMATIONFor information on school sport opportunities for AWD, go to the Department of Education and Communities (DEC)School Sport Unit (SSU) website www.sports.det.nsw.edu.au and click on link opportunities for Students withDisabilities. For information on AWD classifications go to the Australian Paralympic Committee websitewww.paralympic.org.au and click on link Sports & Classification.PLACINGSPlacing for events will be determined using the multi-disability formula i.e. comparing the athletes time to the MDSTfor their classification and determining the percentage. The highest percentage wins, second highest second etc.CALCULATIONSTo calculate the percentage of MDST:MDST Time x 100Race TimeEXAMPLEExample of AWD calculation using 10 years boys’ event:Place1st2nd3rd4thNameMatt SmithMitchell JohnsonRobert JonesBill Run Time10:02.0011:01.0010:57.0013:42.00MDST 2km05:40.0104:36.9504:28.7305:48.53Qualifying time14:10.0311:32.3811:11.8312:10.15Note: 4th place race time of 13:42.00 would not qualify due to exceeding qualifying time of 12:10.15MDSTResults will be determined using School Sport Australia (SSA) and Athletics Australia (AA) Cross Country MultiDisability Standards Times (MDST). The MDST enables a mathematical comparison of results between the classescontesting the event.SELECTION FOR NSWCPS MACKILLOP, NSWCPS POLDING AND NSWCCC TEAMSThe first two (2) overall AWD place getters in each age/gender division (provided the qualifying time has beenachieved and AWD information with entry form supports the student meeting their disability criteria) will qualify tocompete at the NSW State Schools Cross Country Championships held on Friday 18 July 2014 at Sydney MotorsportPark. Polding, MacKillop and CCC Team Managers will distribute information packages to successful athletes andhave sample uniforms available for sizing in the Hinxman room.SIGHTED GUIDE GUIDELINES T11/12 must run with a guide and cannot be tethered. T13 may elect to run with a guide who cannot be tethered. The guide runner must wear a bright vest supplied by the convener. It is the responsibility of the guide to ensure that the athlete is properly orientated in the start position. Theathlete must have a guide for the entire race. Athletes must bring their own guide. Competitor and guide are in competition to be regarded as a team. As a vision impaired runner crosses the finish line, the guide must be behind the athlete. The method of guidance is the choice of the athlete. He or she may choose to use an elbow lead or runfree. Holding the athlete, or the athlete’s clothing is not permitted. An exception to the rule may beallowed if the guide is needed to assist the athlete over an obstacle. Tethering between guide and athleteis not permitted. Official need to be consulted prior to the athlete’s event if this is required. In addition, therunner may receive verbal instruction from the guide. At no time may the guide pull the athlete, or propel the athlete forward by pushing. Infringement of thisrule may lead to disqualification – except where identified in 6. Over distances of 1500m two guides are allowed. Only one exchange of guides is permitted for eachrunner. No runner may be accompanied by more than one guide at a time. The exchange must takeplace without hindrance to other runners. The intention to change guides must be notified in advance tothe officials. The officials will determine the conditions of the change-over. It is the responsibility of the each team to have skilled the guide runners prior to the start.HEARING IMPAIRED GUIDELINES Hearing aids will be removed on the line one minute prior to the start or after all final instructions have beengiven, whichever is the latter. T01 Athletes will be supplied with a coloured wrist band to wear whilst competing.

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who have prepared our young athletes so capably for today’s competition, as well . Our Lady of Lourdes, Tarro : Gillian Cahill . St Pius, Adamstown : PARRAMATTA PARRAMATTA . Angela Luchetti