PUBLIC SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION WESTERN AUSTRALIA

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1 of PUBLIC SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION WESTERN AUSTRALIA AQUINAS COLLEGE CROSS COUNTRY COMPETITION RULES Winter 2018 Played under the official laws of the PSA and incorporating the variations of the sport unless otherwise provided in the competition rules. CHRIST CHURCH GRAMMAR SCHOOL GUILDFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL 1. General 1.1. Schools Athletics uniforms are generally the Cross Country uniform. It is compulsory for runners to wear suitable footwear Home teams are responsible for courses being adequately marked and marshalled so that courses are clear and safe Home teams are responsible for recording finishing times and places so that results can be calculated. Students will use numbers (not names) to identify themselves. Numbers will be assigned to student for the season (bibs are not required for home/away races). HALE SCHOOL 2. Senior Events There is no limit on the number who may run. In addition to boys who have chosen Cross Country as their winter sport, any boy who meets the criteria below, may compete in the Senior Cross Country on Saturday and score points on a particular weekend, SCOTCH COLLEGE TRINITY COLLEGE WESLEY COLLEGE 2.1. Injured boys from other sports may race and score at Saturday races or All-Schools (eg student with broken hand who can t play AFL but can run). They do not have to meet qualification requirements of If students from other sports have a bye or no game they may run but may not score. Please use a coloured bib to identify To qualify as a scoring runner for All Schools events a student who has crossed over to Cross Country from another winter sport must compete in three senior or junior home /away (H/A) fixtures. Runners who join late in the season (round five onwards) may compete in All Schools as a non-scoring runners and once two races completed they may then become a scoring athlete for their third race If a student has selected cross country as a sport at the start of the season but due to illness/injury does not compete in three H/A fixtures they may automatically come back in when fit as a scoring runner Year 7, 8 and 9 Cross Country runners may race Senior races (for Thursday races please use discretion on ability)

2 2.6. Year 7, 8 and 9 boys from any other sport may race on Saturdays All runners competing in All School races (excluding relay events) are required to wear electronic numbers/bibs to trigger the finishing equipment and contribute to race results. Markings on arms or legs are not acceptable.in the Relay Race Events only the last runner in each team will wear a number to identify finishing teams. The number allocations are as follows: Aquinas Christ Church Guildford Hale Scotch Trinity Wesley 2.8. Races commence at am on Saturdays, with H/A fixture races being run over distances of approximately 5000m Dates and venues for races are per the PSA Senior Cross Country Fixtures. The first 7 (seven) Rounds of fixtures concur with all other winter sports, thereafter Cross Country engages in 6 (six) All Schools events, with venues to be allocated on a rotational basis (See current fixture sheet). 3. Junior Events 3.1. There is no limit on the number who may run In addition to boys who have chosen Cross Country as their winter sport, boys who are injured from other sports and boys not selected to play in teams on a particular weekend, are allowed to participate in Cross Country races Races commence between 2:00 PM and 2:30 PM on Fridays over approximately 3000m Dates and venues for races as per PSA Winter sports Fixtures for the first 7 (seven) rounds, thereafter Cross Country engages in 6 (six) All Schools events Scheduled BYES for the individual schools are cancelled for the All Schools events, to allow all schools to participate in the five events Venues for the All Schools events will be allocated on a rotational basis The 5 man x 2000 m relay will be run as outlined in the Relay Races for the Senior competition, but there will be 12 teams (2 teams from each school) that score points. (Note: no limit to teams entered).the 2 man x 3000 m relay will be run as outlined in the Relay Races for the Senior competition, but there will be 30 teams (5 teams from each school) that score points. (Note: no limit to teams entered) The All Schools 3000 m and 5000 m will be run as outlined in The All Schools Races for the Senior competition, but only the respective places of the first ten finishers from each school shall be added together.

3 The scoring system for Junior events (Home and Away) is based on the bonus points system used for Senior Cross Country Home and Away Races. (see 4.1.2). 4. Points Scoring System for Senior and Junior Cross Country 4.1. Home and Away Races At the conclusion of the race, the respective places of the first fifteen finishers from each school shall be added together and the team having the lowest aggregate shall be declared the winner. Where a school does not provide fifteen runners, points shall be added to the team's final total for each competitor missing, equivalent to the last place or places. Schools' runners beyond the fifteenth place will have some bearing on the overall score if they finish in front of other schools' counting runners For Junior races the respective places of the first ten finishers from each school shall be added together and the team having the lowest aggregate shall be declared the winner In the event of a tie it shall be resolved in favour of the team whose last scoring member finished nearer to first place Scoring for H & A fixtures will be as follows: Seniors Results Points Win 4 2 nd by less than 31 points 3 2 nd by between points 2 2 nd by between points 1 2 nd by > 90 points 0 Juniors Result Points Win 4 2 nd by less than 16 points 3 2 nd by between points 2 2 nd by between points 1 2 nd by > 45 points All Schools 3000m, 4000m, 5000m and 8000m Races Seniors: At the conclusion of the race, the respective places of the first fifteen finishers from each school shall be added together and team places are awarded such that the team with the lowest aggregate is awarded first place through to the team with the highest aggregate being awarded seventh place. Where a school does not provide 15 runners, points shall be added to the school's final total for each runner missing, equivalent to the last place or places. Schools' runners beyond fifteenth

4 place will have some bearing on the overall score if they finish in front of other schools' counting runners Juniors: At the conclusion of the race, the respective places of the first ten finishers from each school shall be added together and team places are awarded such that the team with the lowest aggregate is awarded first place through to the team with the highest aggregate being awarded sixth place. Where a school does not provide 10 runners, points shall be added to the school's final total for each runner missing, equivalent to the last place or places. Schools' runners beyond tenth place will have some bearing on the overall score if they finish in front of other schools' counting runners Points are awarded as follows: - Seniors: 1 st place: 21 points 2nd place and < 81 points behind: 20 points 2nd place and < 161 points behind: 19 points 2nd place and > 160 points behind: 18 points 3rd place and < 321 points behind: 17 points 3rd place and < 401 points behind: 16 points 3rd place and > 400 points behind: 15 points 4th place and < 561 points behind: 14 points 4th place and < 641 points behind: 13 points 4th place and > 640 points behind: 12 points 5th place and < 801 points behind: 11 points 5th place and < 881 points behind: 10 points 5th place and > 880 points behind: 9 points 6th place and < 1061 points behind: 8 points 6th place and < 1141 points behind: 7 points 6th place and > 1140 points behind: 6 points 7th place and < 1301 points behind: 5 points 7th place and < 1381 points behind: 4 points 7th place and > 1380 points behind: 3 points Juniors: Winning school: 21 points 2nd place and < 31 points behind: 20 points 2nd place and < 61 points behind: 19 points 2nd place and > 60 points behind: 18 points 3rd place and < 91 points behind: 17 points 3rd place and < 121 points behind: 16 points 3rd place and > 120 points behind: 15 points 4th place and < 151 points behind: 14 points

5 Juniors (continued) 4th place and < 181 points behind: 13 points 4th place and > 180 points behind: 12 points 5th place and < 211 points behind: 11 points 5th place and < 241 points behind: 10 points 5th place and > 240 points behind: 9 points 6th place and < 271 points behind: 8 points 6th place and < 301 points behind: 7 points 6th place and > 300 points behind: 6 points 4.3. Relay Races In the 3 man x m relay there will be 35 teams (5 teams from each school) that score points. The first team across the line will score 1 point, the second team 2 points, etc and when the finishing points of the 5 teams are added up, the team with the lowest aggregate gains 21 points for the school, the next 18 points, through to the last school with 3 points (plus any bonus points calculated according to the scale below). In the event of a tie, the school whose final counting team finishes highest wins. Schools may enter any number of teams, but only the first 5 count towards points. Schools' non-counting teams may have some bearing on the overall score if they finish in front of other schools' counting teams Where a school does not provide 5 teams, points shall be added to the school's final total for each team missing, equivalent to the last place or places In the 5 man x m relay there will be 21 teams (3 from each school) that score points. The scoring shall be similar to the 3 man x m relay and will again include bonus points as per the scale below In the 15 man x 1500m relay there will be 7 teams, one from each school. Additional runners will compete in the Bonus race to determine the number of bonus points each school will receive. Senior Scoring For the 3km relays: (based on combined totals of 3 best placed teams per school) 1st = 21 points 2nd = 18 points plus 2 bonus points if 4 or less points behind; 1 bonus point if between 5 and 8 points behind. 3rd = 15 points plus 2 bonus points if 4 or less points behind; 1 bonus point if between 5 and 8 points behind. 4th = 12 points plus 2 bonus points if 4 or less points behind; 1 bonus point if between 5 and 8 points behind. 5th = 9 points plus 2 bonus points if 4 or less points behind; 1 bonus point if between 5 and 8 points behind.

6 6th = 7th = 6 points plus 2 bonus points if 4 or less points behind; 1 bonus point if between 5 and 8 points behind 3 points plus 2 bonus points if 4 or less points behind; 1 bonus point if between 5 and 8 points behind. For the 5km relays: (based on the combined totals of 5 best placed teams per school) 1st = 21 points 2nd = 18 points plus 2 bonus points if 10 or less points behind; 1 bonus point if between 11 and 20 points behind. 3rd = 15 points plus 2 bonus points if 10 or less points behind; 1 bonus point if between 11 and 20 points behind. 4th = 12 points plus 2 bonus points if 10 or less points behind; 1 bonus point if between 11 and 20 points behind. 5th = 9 points plus 2 bonus points if 10 or less points behind; 1 bonus point if between 11 and 20 points behind. 6th = 6 points plus 2 bonus points if 10 or less points behind; 1 bonus point if between 11 and 20 points behind. 7th = 3 points plus 2 bonus points if 10 or less points behind; 1 bonus point if between 11 and 20 points behind. For the mixed distance relays (multiple legs using 5 teams of 3 runners) points system, including bonus points, replicates that of the 5km relays (see directly above). Junior Relays Scoring: For the 2km relays: (based on combined totals of 3 best placed teams per school) 1st = 21 points 2nd = 18 points plus 2 bonus points if 2 or less points behind; 1 bonus point if 3 or 4 points behind. 3rd = 15 points plus 2 bonus points if 2 or less points behind; 1 bonus point if 3 or 4 points behind. 4th = 12 points plus 2 bonus points if 2 or less points behind; 1 bonus point if 3 or 4 points behind 5th = 9 points plus 2 bonus points if 2 or less points behind; 1 bonus point if 3 or 4 points behind. 6th = 6 points plus 2 bonus points if 2 or less points behind; 1 bonus point if 3 or 4 points behind

7 For the 3km relays: (based on the combined totals of 3 best placed teams per school) 1st = 2nd = 3rd = 4th = 5th = 6th = 21 points 18 points plus 2 bonus points if 4 or less points behind; 1 bonus point if between 5 and 8 points behind. 15 points plus 2 bonus points if 4 or less points behind; 1 bonus point if between 5 and 8 points behind. 12 points plus 2 bonus points if 4 or less points behind; 1 bonus point if between 5 and 8 points behind. 9 points plus 2 bonus points if 4 or less points behind; 1 bonus point if between 5 and 8 points behind. 6 points plus 2 bonus points if 4 or less points behind; 1 bonus point if between 5 and 8 points behind. 5. P.M. Moyes Cup (Senior only) At the end of the season points scored for all events will be totalled to calculate schools' final placings. The school with the most points will be the winner of the PM Moyes Cup. The Final event in the Senior Competition is officially known as The Ray Brown 8 km Race (in honour of Mr Ray Brown ) and this event will take place in Kings Park. Results are to be ed to all participating teams and to the PSA Cross Country Secretary by 2:00pm on Monday following the fixture. John Taylor PSA Cross Country Secretary Wesley College john.taylor@wesley.wa.eduu.au Phone: /

8 APPENDIX Season - Guidelines Played under the official laws of the PSA and incorporating the variations of the game [sport] unless otherwise provided in the competition rules. Scoring Sheets Updated scoring sheets with bonus point margins are attached to this . In 2018 we have moved to a number identification system for athletes. This system will speed up the recording process and keep amenity for runners. Please be prompt in scanning these and sending them as a pdf or word format to the opposing coach and the PSA Secretary. Scoring sheets for All Schools events, including bonus point margins, will be sent to host schools immediately prior to their fixture. The PSA Secretary will also bring copies on the day. Electronic timing and scoring will only be used for the mass start All Schools events this year i.e. not including the relay events. Communication / Results reporting An distribution list has been generated for Heads of Cross Country, coaches and managers. Please check and/or include the addresses of all coaches (senior and junior) so that they may receive courses, results and other information first hand. Make sure you have your chest numbers ready for the All Schools events both Seniors and Juniors. Relay events require chest numbers for the final runner (only) in each team Send all schools a map if you have modified or changed the location or route of your Cross Country course. Results should be ed by coaches/managers to opposing coaches and the PSA Cross Country Secretary as soon as possible following the fixture. PSA Cross Country Secretary John Taylor Teacher (Health & Physical Education) Head of Year (11) Corner of Angelo and Coode Streets, South Perth WA 6151 PO Box 149, South Perth WA 6951 john.taylor@wesley.wa.edu.au

9 APPENDIX 2 PSA Cross Country Fixtures PSA CROSS COUNTRY FIXTURES Term 2 Dates PSA EVENTS Term 2 fixtures BYE SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY WEEKLY FIXTURES XC EVENTS May 4/5 Week 1 - Rd 1 CHRIST CHURCH TC v SC GG v AC HS v WC Rd 1 May 11/12 Week 2 - Rd 2 HALE ACv SC TC v GG WC v CC Rd 2 May 18/19 Week 3 - Rd 3 WESLEY SC v GG CC v AC HS v TC Rd 3 May 25/26 Week 4 - Rd 4 SCOTCH AC v TC GG v WC CC v HS Rd 4 Thurs 31 May June 1/2/3/4 Seniors Only Week 5 - Rd 5 AQUINAS SC v CC WC v TC GG v HS Rd 5 MID TERM BREAK June 8/9 Week 6 - Rd 6 GUILDFORD WC v SC HS v AC TC v CC Rd 6 June 15/16 Week 7 - Rd 7 TRINITY SC v HS AC v WC CC v GG Rd 7 CHRIST All Schools Junior 5 x 2km Relay + All schools 5 x 2km June 22/23 Week 8 - Rd 8 CHURCH Senior 5 x 3km Relay Host CCGS. + 5 x 3km All Schools Seniors 3km Race Host Tues 26 June Week 9 - Rd 9 HALE All Schools 3km Hale Seniors Thursday 28 June Week 9 - Rd 9 HALE SC v AC GG v TC CC v WC XC BYE Only Term 3 dates PSA EVENTS Term 3 fixtures BYE SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY WEEKLY FIXTURES July 20/21 Week 1 - Rd 10 WESLEY XC BYE Tues July 24 Week 2 - Rd 11 WESLEY July 27/28 Week 2 - Rd 11 SCOTCH Aug 3/4 Week 3 - Rd 12 AQUINAS All Schools Seniors 4km Race Host Wesley ALL Schools Juniors 2 x 3km Relay + Seniors3 x 5km Relay Host Scotch. All Schools Juniors 3km + Seniors 5km Race Host Aquinas. Aug 10/11 Week 4 - Rd 13 GUILDFORD Ray Brown 5km + 8km at Kings Park Thurs 16 August Aug 17/18/19/20 1st TEAMS ONLY Week 5 - Rd 14 TRINITY XC BYE MID TERM BREAK ALL SCHOOL XC EVENTS All Schools 4km All schools 2 x 3km + 3 x 5km All schools 3km + 5km race Ray Brown 5km + 8km

10 APPENDIX 3 Contacts 3.1. Aquinas Middle School Manager/Coach: Alison.Lang@aquinas.wa.edu.au Manager/Coach: David.White@aquinas.wa.edu.au Senior School Director: James.Oneill@aquinas.wa.edu.au 3.2. Christ Church Grammar School Middle School Coach/Manager: Katie Williams kwilliams@ccgs.wa.edu.au Senior School Coach/Manager: Jacob Marai: jmarai@ccgs.wa.edu.au Coach/Manager: Tim Chaney: tchaney@ccgs.wa.edu.au 3.3. Guildford Grammar School Middle School Coach Michael Bonner: mrb@hale.wa.edu.au Senior School Coach: Gerard Mazza gjm@hale.wa.edu.au Manager: Katelyn Christopher: kec@hale.wa.edu.au 3.4. Hale School Middle School Senior School 3.5. Scotch College Middle School T.I.C: Shaye.Pett@scotch.wa.edu.au Senior School T.I.C: Tony Doney Anthony.Doney@scotch.wa.edu.au 3.6. Trinity College Middle School Manager/Coach: Adelaide Garland garland.adelaide@trinity.wa.edu.au Manager/Coach: Lisa Laurino laurino.lisa@trinity.wa.edu.au Senior School Manager/Coach: Tess Warner warner.tess@trinity.wa.edu.au Coach: Geoff Jamieson Jamieson.geoff@trinity.wa.edu.au

11 3.7. Wesley College Middle School Manager: Coach: Stuart Durham Senior School Manager/Coach: Coach: Stuart Durham

12 APPENDIX 4 Equipment - Plastic Flags: Huricain Sports Signs: Pretone Print Pigtails and Flagginh

13 APPENDIX 5 Lightning guidelines (Updated February 2015) Lightning safety procedures: The purpose of this document is to provide a guide for personal safety during thunderstorms. A brief review of common medical problems encountered with a lightning strike and appropriate first aid treatment is also included. Anticipating a thunderstorm Keep a constant lookout for thunderstorm clouds in the region. They can develop in as little as 15 minutes. If thunder is heard and intra-cloud /cloud to ground lightning can be seen, you are already in a higher risk situation. Once thunder can be heard, keep estimating the distance to the lightning activity by using the flash to bang reckoning method. This is a mental calculation that anyone can do simply by counting the delay between seeing a lightning flash, to hearing the audible thunder associated with the flash. The rule of thumb is that every 3 seconds of delay between a flash to thunder, equates to a distance of 1 kilometre, so where 30 second flash-to-thunder time interval, the lightning activity is about 10 km away. Data from lightning location systems shows that you should seek a safe location whenever the flash-to-thunder time (flash to bang) interval is less than 30 seconds or 10 km distance to the lightning activity. The 30/30 rule The rule states that when you see lightning, count the time until you hear the associated thunder, and if this time delay is 30 seconds or less, go immediately to a safe location as described above. If you cannot see the lightning, just hearing the thunder means you are most likely to already be within striking range, and it is time to seek whatever appropriate shelter is available. After the storm conditions have apparently dissipated or moved on, wait a further 30 minutes, after hearing the last thunder before leaving the safe area location. Should thunder be heard within this period, recount from the last thunder heard. The rule is best suited for existing thunderstorms moving into the area. However, it cannot predict or protect against a first lightning strike. Thunderstorms can develop overhead where there will be no prior notice that a storm is incoming. Be alert to changes in sky conditions portending thunderstorm development directly overhead. Larger outdoor activities, with longer evacuation times, may require a longer lead-time than implied by the rule. When lightning threatens, go immediately to a safer location. Do not hesitate. The lightning casualty statistics are full of stories where persons who were just about to make it to safety, when they were struck. Even a few extra minutes lead time can be lifesaving. Some might discount the odds of the lightning risk as being greater than winning a lottery.