Middle distance athletes are encouraged to participate in Cross Country Competition (Terms 1 & 2) and Road Racing (Term 3 & 4). WGC teams compete strongly in local and national competitions and we encourage students from other sports to also get involved in the cross country programme. (Race distances are 2 – 4km.)

Training

Students need to have their own personal training programme.

Student Runs

We have a lunchtime running club with group running from anywhere between 10-25 minutes. ALL students are welcome to join the group. Check out the sports notice board for more details.

Competition

The Cross Country and Road Race programmes include races for individuals and teams at local, regional and national levels. Team events are based on both 3 and 6 person teams in age groups.

Uniform

Black shorts, Fitted WGC athletics top or WGC athletic singlet (supplied). White socks, sports shoes, WGC tracksuit.

Programme

Feb WGC Athletic sports, Newtown Park
May CSW Cross Country Relays, Karori Park
May CSW Secondary Schools champs, Trentham
June National Sec Schools Cross Country
Early Sep Wanganui Round the Lake relays
Dec National Road Race Champs

Cost

WGC Registration $40.

Code Convenor

Ms L Parish