BCA Cross Country Championships Virtual Challenge Nov 27-29

Today BC Athletics has announced a Virtual Cross Country Championships that will be held in place of an “In-Person” Championships. Unfortunately, due to increasing COVID-19 related restrictions, we are not able to host an in-person event for the 2020 BC Cross Country Championships. BUT, in its place, we are excited to announce details for a VIRTUAL Championships that will give an opportunity for athletes across the Province to compete against one another in a virtual format!

 

Register Today for Just $10!!! Registration closes Thursday, November 26 at Midnight.

ALSO available when you register is the option to purchase a BC Athletics embroidered toque/skull cap for just $20. (IMAGE COMING) These will be mailed out following the event.

 

Run your race on the weekend of November 27, 28 or 29 and make sure to enter your results before Monday Nov 30th at noon. Participants time will be ranked over the Championship distances / age groups below. Non-members are also invited to participate in this year’s virtual format, for the additional $3 Day of Event fee, but your results will be separate from Members participating in the Championship.

Medals will be awarded to current/eligible BC Athletics members in each category. You must have a competitive, school, limited competitive, or road & trail member to be eligible for medals. Finisher certificates will be sent after the event.

Course

We ask that you run your time over a Cross Country course. Grass or trail, varied terrain, with at least some hill in the course. No road course, no track times, no pavement. Keep it honest!

Race Distances 

Women			Men
Age Category	Distance		Age Category	Distance
9 (2011)	1.5km		9 (2011)	1.5km
10 (2010)	2km		10 (2010)	2km
11 (2009)	2km		11 (2009)	2km
U14 (12 & 13)	3km		U14 (12 & 13)	3km
U16 (14 & 15)	3km		U16 (14 & 15)	3km
U18 (16 & 17)	4km		U18 (16 & 17)	5km
U20 (18 & 19)	6km		U20 (18 & 19)	8km
Senior (20-34)	8km		Senior (20-34)	8km
Master (35-69)	8km		Master (35-69)	8km
Master 70+	6km		Master 70+	6km

 

Post Event / Time Submission

Registrants will be sent a link on how they can submit their results. You will submit your results through a form and have the option to upload a GPX or tracking file, these are not required for all most groups. EXCEPT to win the Seniors Category, a GPX, TCX, Strava, etc is required, you can still submit a time without a record, but to win you must. All times must be enter by noon, Monday November 30th.

 

Safety / COVID-19 Guidelines

BC is currently under an essential travel ONLY restriction. So please do not stray too far home for your run. No travelling outside of your local health authority to compete in a meet.

As the event is virtual, make sure you are prepared for your run. Have a plan for your own hydration and follow any traffic laws. Respect all the current COVID 19 safety protocols, wear masks when you are not running, and always maintain 2 meters between you and another runner.

 

Registration

Register Today for Just $10!!! Registration closes Thursday, November 26 at Midnight.

Not able to run, but would just like to purchase the BC Athletics Toque / Skull Cap for $20 (+tax), you can do so here - http://www.trackiereg.com/BCAthleticsToques

 

As a Coach / Administrator, if you require a COI for the weekend, please contact Clifton Cunningham, Tech Mgr Road & Cross