Cross Country

Co-curricular Cross Country | Fiona

General Information 

This program is designed to develop the students’ fitness over longer distances. 

 

Training Schedule 

Monday: 6.30–8am 

Students are to meet at the Ascham Gym 

 

Uniform 

Ascham Sports Uniform 

Students are to wear their PE Uniform. 

Term Start and Finish Dates
Term 1 Thursday 6 February – Wednesday 9 April
Term 2 Tuesday 29 April – Wednesday 25 June
There will be no Co-curricular activities from Friday 6 June – Monday 9 June due to the King's Birthday Long Weekend.
Term 3 Tuesday 22 July – Wednesday 17 September
Term 4 Tuesday 14 October – Saturday 6 December

School Carnival | Fiona

General Information 

Fiona Junior School holds an annual School Carnival for Cross Country. Details can be found below. 

Date and Time 

Date: Friday 23 February 

Time: 7am  

Venue 

Centennial Park 

Uniform 

Students are to wear their Ascham Sports Uniform and hat. 

Course Map 

Please view the course maps will be uploaded below. 

Results 

Please view the 2023 results here. 

Co-curricular Cross Country | Senior

General Information 

This program is designed to develop the students’ fitness over longer distances. The students should wear their Ascham sports or training uniform. Cross Country is included under the Active@Ascham program and does not require registration. 

Training Schedule 

Monday: 6.30–8am 

Students are to meet at the Ascham Gym. 

Uniform 

Ascham Sports uniform or Ascham Training range. 

Term Dates 2025 

Term Start and finish dates
Term 1 Thursday 6 February – Wednesday 9 April
Term 2 Tuesday 29 April – Wednesday 25 June
There will be no Co-curricular activities from Friday 6 June – Monday 9 June due to the King's Birthday Long Weekend.
Term 3 Tuesday 22 July – Wednesday 17 September
Term 4 Tuesday 14 October – Saturday 6 December

School Carnival | Senior

General Information 

The Senior School holds an annual School Carnival for Cross Country. Details can be found below. 

 

Date and Time 

Date: 

Thursday 6 March 2025 

Departure Times:  

18 years: Meet outside Ascham Gym at 6.30am for a 6.45am bus departure.

14, 15, 16 and 17 years: Meet outside Ascham Gym at 7.30am for a 7.45am bus departure.

12 and 13 years: Attend roll call then meet outside Ascham Gym at 8.45am for a 9am bus departure.

Approximate Race Start Times:

18 years: 7.30am

14, 15, 16 and 17 years: 8.30am

12 and 13 years: 10am 

 

Venue 

McKay Oval, Centennial Park 

 

Uniform 

Students are to wear their Ascham Sports Uniform to and from the event. 

 

Course 

18 years: 5km course  

14, 15, 16 and 17 years: 4km course  

12 and 13 years: 3km course 

 

Further Information 

The top eight fastest times from each age group will be selected into the Ascham Representative Team that will compete at the IGSA Carnival in Term 2.  

Students who are unwell or injured on the day, must email crosscountry@ascham.nsw.edu.au to request special consideration. 

Once selected into the Ascham Representative Team, students will be expected to attend compulsory training sessions in the lead up to the IGSA Carnival. 

 

Results 

The 2025 results can be found here. This includes the Ascham Cross Country Representative Team. 

 

Representative Cross Country

Students in both Fiona and the Senior School will qualify to represent Ascham or another competition at a Representative Carnival. Students will be contacted by the Sports Department after the School Carnivals if selected. Information regarding these events will be uploaded below. 

 

IPSHA Cross Country Championships 

 

 

Date Wednesday 2 April 2025
Time 7.30am–12noon
Venue The Kings School
Program and Course Map Please find the program and course map here.
Parking There are a large number of competitors at this carnival. Please allow ample time to get into the carpark and to find a park, especially if you are arriving after the start of the carnival. There will be a $2 fee to be paid in cash upon entry.

 

Primary NSWCIS Cross Country Championships

 

 

Date Thursday 12 June 2025
Time 12.25–3pm
Venue Sydney International Equestrian Centre

 

NSWPSSA Cross Country (Primary)

 

Date TBC
Time TBC
Venue Eastern Creek Raceway

 

IGSA Cross Country Championships

 

Date Friday 16 May 2025
Time Students are to meet at the Gymnasium at 6am and will return to School at approximately 4.30pm.
Venue Frensham School
Program The program will be uploaded here.

 

Secondary NSWCIS Cross Country Championships

Date Thursday 12 June 2025
Time 8.30am–12.30pm
Venue Sydney International Equestrian Centre

 

NSW All Schools Cross Country Championships

Date TBC
Time TBC
Venue Eastern Creek Raceway