2025 Season – Information will be availble ver soon. Please check back for more information and the opening of registrations.
Hamersley offers membership to both junior (Little Athletics program) and senior athletes.
Registration:
Little Athletics and Senior members who were register for the Summer season are still registered and do not need to register again.
Athletes who WERE NOT registered for Summer and wish to register for the Cross Country season:
- LITTLE ATHLETICS CROSS COUNTRY TRAINING ONLY:
- Little Athletics members who wish to take part in winter cross country training and DO NOT want to take part in Athletics West events. (May be able to take part in Athletics West community events which are registered and paid for separately).
- https://www.revolutionise.com.au/hamersleylac
- LITTLE ATHLETICS CROSS COUNTRY TRAINING AND COMPETITION:
- SENIOR CROSS COUNTRY MEMBERS:
- May take part in Hamersley cross country training and register for Athletics West events.
- https://www.revolutionise.com.au/hamersleylac
Scroll down for more information about the cross country season at Hamersley.
Training:
Cross Country training for athletes aged U7 (turning 7 in 2024) up to Seniors starts on Sunday 14th April 2024. Training this year is on Wednesdays and Sundays, all sessions 4.30 to 5.30pm. Training will be at Lake Gwelup Reserve for the first few weeks and then move to Monyash Oval at Carine Open Space.
Race Events
There will be a number of cross country races at various venues around Perth over the Winter months, including a championship event. Athletes will also need to register for each race via the Athletics West website, no later than the Thursday before the event.
Athletes who have registered as “Training Only” are not eligible to enter events. The exception is when Athletics West offer community events which are registered and paid for separately.
How can you help? Parents are expected to stay at training and help out as needed. Parents/carers will also be asked to select a roster positon when registering for events and also help out at the Hamersley event (TBC).
If you have any queries, email admin@hamersleyathletics.com.au.
More information about Winter Cross Country
The Hamersley winter cross country program aims to provide a well-structured and accessible training program for all Hamersley athletes. The winter cross country race season is operated by Athletics West from April/May until August. Hamersley commences cross country training as a centre-based squad in early April. Training is offered by qualified middle distance coaches with parental support for younger athletes. Parents of registered athletes are encouraged to participate for their own fitness and to provide additional supervision for athletes.
We also have a private Facebook group called “Hamersley Winter XC Squad” for members of Hamersley.
Uniform for Cross Country
Athletes can wear their own clothing for training sessions. When participating in competitions, athletes must compete in the Hamersley uniform – there is an exception for U7 and U8 athletes, who may compete in their Club uniform if they wish to. Email uniforms@hamersleyathletics.com.au or you may like to join our Facebook group Hamersley Athletics Centre – Buy, Sell & Swap – Uniforms & Shoes.
- Little Athletics members must wear their numbered bib for all events. Summer registered athletes please continue to wear your existing bib. New members, please see the Team Manager.
- Spiked shoes are NOT permitted to be worn during cross country races.
- Due to changing weather conditions, please bring a jumper, umbrella and spray jacket.
- Competition and training will go ahead in the rain.
Training
Bring: Water bottle, towel and warm jacket.
Note: Parents of junior athletes are required to stay at the reserve for duty of care.
Competition Information:
Visit the Athletics West winter webpage for the event calendar. Please check back regularly to check if race venues or other information has changed.
In case of inclement weather, please check the Athletics West Facebook page.
Here is some other helpful information:
- Athletes need to be at the start line 5 minutes prior to the scheduled event start time.
- Parents will be asked to select a roster position for each event, at the time of registrations.
- Winter competition rules can be found in the Athletics West Rules of Competition.
Distances
- U7, U8 – 1000m (Pink Flags)
- U9, U10 – 1500m (White Flags)
- U11, U12 – 2000m (Green Flags)
- U13, U14, U15, U16, U17 – 3000m (Orange Flags)
Winter FAQ’s
What is a Scratch race? Where the event is marked in the calendar as “Scratch”, everyone in the group starts at the same time.
What is a Handicap race? Where an event is marked as “Handicap”, athletes in a group start at different times to each other. The handicaps are worked out via each athletes previous times and will be 30 secs, 1min, 1min 30secs or 2 minutes. The aim is for athletes to finish closer together and not strung out along the course. An athlete’s handicap has no effect on their final time. Handicaps will updated on the LAWA website prior to each Handicap event.
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