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WELCOME TO THE 2016 CROSS COUNTRY MEETS!! On behalf of the West Region Athletic Association and the Physical and Health Education Department, we would like to extend our thanks and appreciation in advance to the many individuals for their assistance in convening, organizing, and early morning set-up for the 2016 Cross-Country Meets. Master Conveners: Julianne Ross St. Clement (5307) David Pagniello Holy Child (5433) Richard Sloan Holy Angels (5329) Set Up Crew: M. Tobin All Saints M. Scatozza Holy Angels F. Coscarelli OLV Michael O’Neill St. Clement David Pagniello Holy Child Julianne Ross St. Clement Andrew Cooper St. Gregory Steve Sgro St. Clement A. Arduini St. Clement R. Sloan Holy Angels A special thanks to Nelli Domingues for her tireless work, help and input to make our cross country meets much more efficient to run and to Peter Morris for his guidance and expertise. With your assistance and cooperation we can ensure that the meets provide a safe, rewarding and enjoyable experience for all of our students. If you have any concerns pertaining to the information outlined in this booklet, please direct them to the master conveners. Sincerely, Julianne, David, and Richard

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WELCOME TO THE 2016 CROSS COUNTRY MEETS!!

On behalf of the West Region Athletic Association and the Physical and Health Education Department,

we would like to extend our thanks and appreciation in advance to the many individuals for their

assistance in convening, organizing, and early morning set-up for the 2016 Cross-Country Meets.

Master Conveners:

Julianne Ross St. Clement (5307)

David Pagniello Holy Child (5433)

Richard Sloan Holy Angels (5329)

Set Up Crew:

M. Tobin All Saints

M. Scatozza Holy Angels

F. Coscarelli OLV

Michael O’Neill St. Clement

David Pagniello Holy Child

Julianne Ross St. Clement

Andrew Cooper St. Gregory

Steve Sgro St. Clement

A. Arduini St. Clement

R. Sloan Holy Angels

A special thanks to Nelli Domingues for her tireless work, help and input to make our cross

country meets much more efficient to run and to Peter Morris for his guidance and expertise.

With your assistance and cooperation we can ensure that the meets provide a safe, rewarding and

enjoyable experience for all of our students.

If you have any concerns pertaining to the information outlined in this booklet, please direct them to

the master conveners.

Sincerely,

Julianne, David, and Richard

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FINAL SET-UP Divisionals: October 11, 2016 Regional: October 20, 2016 October 12, 2016 October 14, 2016 City: October 25, 2016 Locations: Centennial Park (divisional & Regional) Earl Bales (city)

MEET 1 OCTOBER 11

MEET 2 OCTOBER 12

MEET 3 OCTOBER 14

Our Lady of Sorrows St. Gregory Our Lady of Peace

All Saints St. Clement Fr. Serra

Holy Angels St. Benedict Transfiguration

Josef Cardinal Slipyj St. Maurice St. Ambrose

Our Lady of Victory Nativity of Our Lord St. Jude

St. Angela Holy Child Ven. John Merlini

St. John Vianney St. Louis St. Stephen

St. Simon St. Andrew Christ The King

St. Eugene St. Bernard Mother Cabrini

St. Elizabeth St. Teresa St. Demetrius

St. Andre St. Dorothy Santa Maria

St. Leo St. Roch St. Marcellus

St. John Evangelist St. Mark

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VERY IMPORTANT: THE STADIUM AND TRACK WILL NOT BE USED FOR OUR CROSS COUNTRY MEETS. ALL SCHOOLS- RUNNERS, STUDENTS, COACHES, AND PARENTS WILL USE THE SAME “VIEWING AREA”AS LAST YEAR. WE ASK THAT EVERYONE USE THE PAVEMENT (ROADWAY ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE STADIUM) AS THE VIEWING AREA. This location was chosen to allow maximun viewing for the beginning and ending of each race. ALL RUNNERS, COACHES, PARENTS AND SPECTATORS ARE TO STAY ONLY ON THE PAVEMENT. THEREFORE, ALL SCHOOLS/ STUDENTS ARE ADVISED TO BRING TARPS (to lay on the ground for students to sit on), CHAIRS, BLANKETS, TENTS, ETC. THIS WILL ALLOW YOUR STUDENTS TO REST AND WATCH COMFORTABLY FOR THE DAY. Please make sure that your runners are dressed appropriately for any type of weather on the day of your race. There are no scheduled rain dates!

We are asking that all coaches please encourage their students to use reuseable waterbottles as much as possible.

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2016 CROSS COUNTRY MEETS FORMAT To assist you in preparing your athletes for successful participation in the cross country meets, please

familiarize yourself with the instructions contained in this booklet.

1. DIVISIONAL MEETS

Location: Centennial Park

Dates:

Meet 1 October 11, 2016 (9:30 am walk-throughs)

Meet 2 October 12, 2016 (9:30 am walk-throughs)

Meet 3 October 14, 2016 (9:30 am walk-throughs)

2. REGIONAL FINALS

Location: Centennial Park

Date: October 20, 2016 (10:00 am start, NO WALKTHROUGHS)

3. CITY FINALS Location: Earl Bales Park

Date: October 25, 2016

Host: North Region Athletic Association

ORDER OF EVENTS:

4. The order of events will be the same as last year. Please read carefully!

(In determining the correct category for your athletes, use the year of birth indicated in the far

right column.)

Race 1 - 3000m Boys Gr. 8 2003 (or earlier)

Race 2 - 2500m Girls Gr. 8 2003 (or earlier)

Race 3- 2500m Boys Gr.7 2004

Race 4 - 1500m Girls Gr. 4 2007

Race 5 - 1500m Boys Gr. 4 2007

Race 6 - 1500m Girls Gr. 3 2008 (or later)

Race 7 - 1500m Boys Gr. 3 2008 (or later)

Race 8 - 2000m Girls Gr. 5 2006

Race 9 - 2000m Boys Gr. 5 2006

Race 10 - 2000m Girls Gr. 6 2005

Race 11 - 2000m Boys Gr. 6 2005

Race 12 - 2000m Girls Gr. 7 2004

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5. Courses are the same as last year. PLEASE FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF AND STUDENTS

WITH THEM.

Please ensure athletes are familiar with the race course. Refer to maps.

(Retain maps for Regional Meet).

6. TIME AND WALK-THROUGH

Walk-throughs are an important part of the cross-country meet as they ensure athletes are familiar with

the course. The walk-through for each of the four courses will be conducted by teams of marshals

commencing at 9:30 AM sharp. The first race will begin at 10:30 AM. There will be NO walk-

throughs for the Regional Championships. First Regional Race will begin at 10:00 AM.

7. PARENTAL PERMISSION and MEDICAL FORMS

In an earlier e-mail you received the “Cross-Country Running Parent/Guardian Permission Form” and

the “Physical Activity Medical Information Form”. Please print them off and complete BOTH forms

for EVERY athlete. All forms for participating athletes should be BROUGHT TO EACH MEET.

8. SAFETY

As always, the safety and welfare of participating students are of greatest concern.

Please be advised that the TCDSB’s supervision ratio is 1:10. Coaches should supervise their

students throughout the day and ensure all runners are accounted for following the completion of a

race. Any runner returning to their coach, after a race, with a sticker must report to the scorer’s table

with the sticker immediately.

The services of a Professional Athletic Therapy Association will be available with the commencement

of the race program. Injuries or suspected injuries should be reported to race officials and to the

athletic therapist for the necessary treatment and notation. Runners who use inhalers and/or Epipens

must keep them on their person at all times, especially while running.

9. PARTICIPATION

A maximum of 8 runners per school will be permitted to run in each divisional race. It is not

necessary to enter the maximum 8 runners as only the top 3 runners in each race score points. The

runners must be able to finish their designated distance during practices without walking. Adult

course marshalls may remove students from the race if they feel it necessary. Runners must have a

minimum of 20 training days prior to the first meet.

*New: IF MORE THAN 8 RUNNERS ARE ENTERED IN A RACE, THE WHOLE TEAM’S POINTS WILL NOT BE INCLUDED. HOWEVER, QUALIFYING RUNNERS WILL ADVANCE.

10. RUNNERS’/SPECTATORS’ AND BEHAVIOUR

a) It is hoped that the usual high standard of student behaviour be maintained once again through

the careful supervision by all coaches. It is especially important that the finish line area be kept clear to

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facilitate scoring. Please try to limit the number of students using washroom facilities at any one time.

It is important that all runners, students, coaches, parents and spectators remain only on the

pavement (viewing area) at all times.

b) Runners whom officials judge to have conducted themselves in a very unsportsmanlike manner:

deliberate pushing, tripping, directing foul language at officials and fellow competitors, not

following course markings, obstructing competitors when being overtaken will be disqualified.

c) Spectators should not be on the course. Any individual(s) interfering with competitors

may cause their school (team) to be penalized.

11. CANCELLATION AND ALTERNATE DATE If a meet must be cancelled due to extreme inclement weather, an e-mail will be sent to principals,

vice-principals, athletic reps and secretaries before 8 a.m. on the day of the meet. Convenors will

notify schools later in the day regarding alternate dates. Coaches are asked to check their emails just

incase a meet has to be postponed due to inclement weather.

12. AWARDS

Individual awards will be given at the conclusion of each race. Team awards will be included in the

information package distributed to coaches at the regional meet.

Medals : Awarded to the top 3 finishers in each race.

Ribbons: Numbered ribbons awarded to 4th through 22nd place finishers in each race.

Champion crests for winning teams (4 members) in each race.

Ribbons: Participant ribbons will be distributed in the chute as the runners complete the race.

Pennants: Champion pennant will be given to winners of large and small school groupings in each

divisional meet. Champion and Finalist pennants will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place schools at

the regional meet.Champion pennant will be awarded to the winning team in each race at the regional

meet.

Plaque:Awarded to the overall winning school at the regional meet.

13. COACHES’ RESPONSIBILITIES

a) Arrive early to allow sufficient time to check in and for a good warm-up.

b) Ensure each runner is familiar with the course.

c) Maintain discipline for all students and keep your team together in a designated area.

d) Do not allow any spectators or coaches in the finish line area.

e) Make sure each runner has their label on their shirt. Please print their name clearly on it

f) Remind students to bring lunches and drinks in reusable bottles

g) Remember that the TCDSB’s supervision ratio is 1:10. Assistance with the supervision may

come from parent volunteers, librarians, principals, vice-principals, educational assistants, etc.

h) Ensure all participants are properly equipped with shorts (or track pants in inclement weather),

T-shirt (preferably a school shirt) and running shoes. Cover-ups, sunscreen, hats, and extra

water are also recommended. Extra running shoes and socks are suggested. No metal spiked

shoes or soccer shoes are permitted. i) Final results will be e-mailed to your school at the end of the day.

j) Ensure runners are entered in only one race.

k) Remember to bring permission forms and medical forms. The bus list should be left at the

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school office. Also ensure you bring the following: kleenex, stopwatch, clipboard, pens,

umbrellas, garbage bags and cell phone if possible.

l) Washroom facilities will be open at the north and south ends of the stadium.

m) Ensure that your supervisors are at BOTH washrooms during your designated times. n) The Snack bar may or may not be open.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR COACHES

Keep name tags dry and do not pin!

A) DIVISIONAL MEETS:

Name tags have been provided with the school name, 3-letter computer code, the age and sex of the

runner as well as the distance of the runner’s race. Coaches need to add the runner’s name above the

school name with a waterproof pen. Each participant will need only one WHITE tag for their race;

ONLY USE WHITE TAGS supplied by the Physical Education Department.

B) REGIONAL FINAL:

The coach of those athletes advancing to the West Region Meet must pick up their completed stickers

from the meet convenor the morning of the Regional Meet. The stickers will be complete, identifying

individual runner’s name, age and race on WHITE stickers.

SAMPLE:

Jane Smith

Holy Runners – HRN

11 Year Old Girl

2000m

A) HELPFUL HINT:

For your convenience, affix a colour-coded mark to the bottom right corner of each participant’s name

tag so they will be easily visible on the scoring table.

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SCORING FOR “DIVISIONAL” AND “REGIONAL” MEETS AND

ADVANCEMENT

1. Coaches are responsible on the day of the meet for noting all their own team and individual

qualifiers who will be advancing to the next meet. Results will be e-mailed to your school at the

end of the day.

2. Each race is scored in the following manner for all meets:

1st place = 60 points; 2nd place = 59 points; 3rd place = 58 points, etc.

The winning school at the end of the day is the school that accumulates the highest total points.

3. All individuals will advance to the next meet if they are among the top 22

runners.

4. Schools with 3 to (no more than) 8 runners in a race are eligible for Team Awards:

a) The winning team, the team with the highest score, from each race wins 4

team ribbons or crests. At the Regional meet, all schools with a minimum of 3 runners per race are

eligible to win a team award. The first three runners finishing in the top 60, will count towards a

team score.

b) A third place runner, from the winning and finalist teams, who finishes

outside of the top 22 runners but in the top 60 in that race, also advances to the

next meet.

b) A 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th or 8th Team Runner qualifies ONLY if that runner finishes in the TOP 22.

c) A team consists of a minimum of 3 runners and a maximum of 8.

ONE Divisional School Champion will be determined for each day by adding the

scores of the top three runners from each school for each of the twelve races. Highest score wins.

One “big school” and one “small school” champion will be determined each day.

ONE Regional School Champion and Two Finalists are determined by adding the

scores of all entered athletes from each school in all races. Highest score wins.

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QUALIFIERS FROM DIVISIONAL AND REGIONAL MEETS

*Note – You must participate and qualify in the Divisional meet to advance to the Regional meet.

You must participate and qualify in the Regional meet to advance to the City meet. Previous

years performances/results notwithstanding.

1. The first 22 finishers in each race will advance to the next meet with the exception of

the 3rd runner of a winning or finalist team (that runner may finish outside the top

22).

2. A winning team MUST consist of a minimum of THREE runners who finish in the

top 60.

3. Therefore, if a winning or finalist team’s 3rd runner finishes after the first 22 runners (i.e.

23rd, 24th, 25th, etc.) but among the top 60, that third team runner WILL ADVANCE

with his/her team to the next meet. (See Example Below).

4. However, a 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th winning or finalist team runner must finish in the top

22 in order to advance. There are no exceptions.

NOTE:

a) Only the TOP 3 runners on a team are used for scoring purposes.

b) Where 2 TEAMS are tied for qualifying to the next meet,

the position of the highest placed team runner will be used to break the tie.

SAMPLE RACE SCORING SUMMARY:

a) 1st = 60 points; 2nd = 59 points; 3rd = 58 points; 4th = 57 points, etc.

b) All team scores have been totaled.

DNQ = Did Not Qualify Q= qualifier from another school

1. Q 12. Q 23. T-2 (DNQ) 34. DNQ

2. T-1 13. Q 24. T-1* 35. DNQ

3. T-2 14. Q 25. DNQ 36. DNQ

4. Q 15. Q 26. DNQ 37. DNQ

5. T-1 16. Q 27. DNQ 38. DNQ

6. Q 17. Q 28. T-1 (DNQ) 39. DNQ

7. Q 18. Q 29. DNQ 40. DNQ

8. Q 19. T-2 30. T-1 (DNQ) 41. DNQ

9. Q 20. T-2 31. DNQ 42. DNQ

10. T-2 21. T-2 32. DNQ 43. DNQ

11. Q 22. T-2 33. DNQ 44. DNQ

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From this race scenario:

a) T-1 totaled 152 points and T-2 totaled 151 points (from the top 3 team

finishers).

b) Three of T-1’s team advance (minimum required), even though the third

best finisher was 24th*.

c) All six of T-2’s team advance because all six placed among the top 22

finishers.

d) In this particular case a total of 23 runners will advance to the next meet

instead of the usual 22.

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Cross Cross-Country Running Parent/Guardian Permission Form

School: __________________________________________

Dear Parent/Guardian:

Your son/daughter has expressed an interest in trying out for the school’s cross-country running team. Please review the information below and complete the permission form as indicated.

Cross-country running takes place outside so parents/guardians should ensure their son/daughter is dressed appropriately for the weather conditions they may encounter. Your son/daughter should have proper sun protection and an adequate supply of food and fluids for the meet day. The practices are scheduled for the following:

Day Time Location

The Cross-Country Meets are scheduled as follows:

Date Time Location Type of Meet

Invitational Meet

Divisional Meet

Regional

City

At times practices and/or meets take place off the school property. The following transportation arrangements may be used:

walking, school bus, volunteer drivers, public transportation, taxis

Please retain the top portion sign and return the completed bottom portion to the school.

======================================================================= Medical Information I have completed and submitted the Physical Activity Medical Information Form

Yes No If no, please contact the school to obtain a copy of this form. It is important that this form be completed and returned to the school prior to your son/daughter taking part in cross-country running.

I give permission for my son/daughter ____________________________________, to take part in all aspects of the cross-

ELEMENTS OF RISK NOTICE

Within the Toronto Catholic District School Board the safety and well being of students is a prime concern. However the risk of injury exists in every

physical activity. Due to the very nature of cross-country running there is always a risk of injury. Every attempt will be made to manage, as

effectively as possible, the foreseeable risks involved for students while participating in cross-country running.

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country running activities. In signing this form, I acknowledge the element of risk information noted on the information page. _______________________________ ____________________________________________ Date Parent/Guardian Signature

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY MEDICAL INFORMATION FORM

Dear Parent/Guardian:

Vigorous physical activity is essential for normal, healthy growth and development. Growing bones

and muscles require not only good nutrition, but also the stimulation of vigorous physical activity to

increase the strength and skills necessary for a physically active lifestyle. Active participation provides

opportunities for students to discover and trust themselves and gain the confidence necessary to play

and work cooperatively and competitively with their peers. Physical education activities at both the

curricular and co-curricular level provide opportunities for students to experience the benefits of

physical fitness, understand and make decisions regarding personal fitness and learn the value of

physical activity in their daily lives.

It is important that your child participate safely and comfortably in the physical education program. In

your child’s best interests we recommend the following:

a) An annual medical examination.

b) Appropriate attire for safe participation (T-shirt, shorts or track pants and running shoes). Hanging

jewelry must not be worn. Jewelry which cannot be removed and which presents a safety concern

must be taped.

c) The wearing of an eyeglass band and/or shatterproof lens if your child wears glasses which cannot

be removed during physical education classes.

d) The wearing of sun protection for all outdoor activities.

e) Safety inspection at home of any equipment brought to school for personal use in class, e.g. skis,

skates, helmets etc.

Please complete the medical information form attached and have your child return it to his/her teacher.

ELEMENTS OF RISK NOTICE

Within the Toronto Catholic District School Board the safety and well being of students is a prime concern.

However the risk of injury exists in every physical activity. Due to the very nature of some activities, the risk of injury

may increase. Every attempt is made to manage, as effectively as possible, the foreseeable risks involved for

students while participating in school physical activities.

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If you require further information, please contact the school.

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY MEDICAL INFORMATION FORM Name of Student: ____________________________________ Grade: ________________

School: _____________________________ Teacher: _____________________________

I would like to inform the school about these facts pertaining to my child’s physical/medical condition

related to his/her participation in Physical Education Curricular, Intramural and Interschool Programs.

1. Please indicate if your son/daughter/ward has been subject to any of the following and provide

pertinent details:

epilepsy: ________________________________________________________________

diabetes: ________________________________________________________________

orthopedic problems _______________________________________________________

heart disorders: ___________________________________________________________

asthma: _________________________________________________________________

a medical inhaler (puffer) is required

allergies: ________________________________________________________________

an Epi-Pen© is required

head or back conditions or injuries (in the past two years): _________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

arthritis or rheumatism: _____________________________________________________

chronic nosebleeds: _______________________________________________________

dizziness: _______________________________________________________________

fainting: _________________________________________________________________

headaches: ______________________________________________________________

dislocated shoulder: _______________________________________________________

hernia; swollen: ___________________________________________________________

hypermobile or painful joints: ________________________________________________

trick or lock knee: _________________________________________________________

1. What medication(s) should the participant have on hand during the physical activity?

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

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3. Please complete the following if applicable:

A) My son/daughter/ward wears:

eyeglasses

contact lenses

B) My son/daughter/ward wears:

a medical alert bracelet

a medical alert neck chain

carries a medical alert card

Please specify what is written on it:

____________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

4. Please indicate any other relevant medical condition that will require modification of the program:

____________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

In signing this form, I acknowledge the element of risk information noted above. Parent/Guardian Signature: _______________________________________________________

Date: ___________________________________________

PLEASE NOTE: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION

The information on this form is collected under the authority of the Education Act, R.S.O. 1991,

Section170(1).This information is protected under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy

Act and will be utilized only for the purposes related to the Board’s Policy on Risk Management. Any

questions with respect to this information should be directed to your school principal.

Physical Education Safety Guidelines Elementary – Interschool 2010

Cross-Country Running/Orienteering

MEDICAL SERVICES AUTHORIZATION (Optional)

In case of emergency medical or hospital services being required by the above listed participant, and with the

understanding that every reasonable effort will be made by the school/hospital to contact me, my signature

below authorizes medical personnel and/or hospital to administer medical and/or surgical services including

anesthesia and drugs. I understand that any cost will be my responsibility.

__________________________________________ __________________________

Signature of Parent/Guardian Date

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Cross-Country Running/Orienteering

Elementary - Interschool 2016

Equipment

A fully stocked first aid kit must be readily accessible.

A working communication device (e.g., cell phone) must be accessible.

Determine that all equipment is safe for use.

Clothing/Footwear

No bare feet.

No spikes/cleats of any kind.

Appropriate clothing and footwear must be worn.

The wearing of jewellery during practices and competitions must meet the rules of

the governing body of the sport/activity and local athletic association. Where

jewellery is not addressed by the governing body of the sport/activity or the local

athletic association, refer to the Generic Section.

Facilities

Determine that all facilities are safe for use.

When running off school site:

Prior to initial use of the route, coach or convenor must do a safety check “walk

through” in order to identify potential hazards and severely uneven surfaces which

must be brought to the attention of the coaches, convenor, athletes, and officials.

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If the cross-country route or orienteering course is on grass and/or in a wooded area,

coaches or convener must do a safety check “walk through” after a substantial

rainfall and/or windstorm, in order to identify potential hazards.

If the route has been affected by weather conditions and degradations of the course

occur during competition, ongoing safety assessments must be conducted by coach or

convener, and the route changed if necessary.

Before initial attempt, coaches must outline to athletes the route or course (e.g.,

notice of areas to approach with caution).

If route is off school property, determine that athletes are not crossing busy

intersections unless directly supervised.

The competition route must have marshals stationed throughout, all hazards well

marked, gate and funnel markers set to enhance safety.

Start and finish area must provide a wide flat surface.

Special Rules/Instructions

Determine and follow school/board emergency procedures, including accessibility to a

vehicle, for transportation of an athlete to hospital.

Athletes must receive training or information on concussion prevention and awareness

specific to the activity prior to participating. Athletes must not participate in the

activity until this instruction has been received.

Be aware of athletes whose medical condition (e.g., asthma, anaphylaxis, casts,

previous concussion, orthopaedic device) may affect participation (see Generic

Section).

Fair play and rules of the sport must be taught and strictly enforced.

Parents/guardians must be made aware of any off-campus activity and the means of

transportation used.

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A student athlete’s fitness level must be commensurate with the level of competition.

A proper warm-up and cool-down must be included.

Skills must be taught in proper progression.

Minimum age requirements for competition must be rationalized, established and

maintained.

Length and difficulty of route must be appropriate to the age and ability level of the

participants (e.g., primary athletes must not be out of sight for long periods of time).

The number of participants in any one event must not present a safety concern.

Athletes must be instructed in basic road safety.

Coaches must be aware of athletes with allergies (e.g., bees).

Coaches must monitor weekly distance increases of student athletes.

No audio devices (e.g., MP3 players, iPods) may be used.

Provide opportunity for athletes to re-hydrate.

Athletes must be coached in strategies that enhance safety with “crowded” starts.

Environmental considerations

Athletes must receive instruction on safety procedures related to severe weather

conditions (e.g., lightning, funnel clouds, severe winds, tornadoes [see Appendix F -

Lightning Protocol]).

Before involving athletes in outdoor activity, coaches must take into consideration:

environmental conditions (temperature, weather, air quality, humidity, UV index,

insects)

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accessibility to adequate liquid replacement (personal water bottles, water

fountains) and athlete hydration before, during and after physical activity

previous training and fitness level

length of time and intensity of physical activity

Athletes must be made aware of ways to protect themselves from environmental

conditions (e.g. use of hats, sunscreen, sunglasses, personal water bottles, insect

repellent, appropriate clothing).

Supervision

In-the-area supervision.

Off-site orienteering ratios:

Grades 1-3 - 1:10

Grades 4-8 1:20

First Aid

An individual who takes responsibility for providing first aid to injured athletes must

be present during the entire practice/competition.

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WEST REGION CROSS COUNTRY 2016 DIVISIONAL AND REGIONAL MEETS

GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOM SCHEDULE

TIME October 11 Meet 1

October 12 Meet 2

October 14 Meet 3

October 20 Regionals

9:30 Our Lady of Sorrows

St. Gregory Our Lady of Peace

Holy Angels

9:50 Holy Angels St. Clement Fr. Serra St. Clement

10:10 All Saints St. Benedict Transfiguration Holy Child

10:30 Josef Cardinal Slipyj

Our Lady of Victory

St. Ambrose St. Gregory

10:50 Our Lady of Victory

St. Maurice St. Jude Our Lady of Sorrows

11:10 St. Angela Nativity of Our Lord

Ven. John Merlini

All Saints

11:30 St. John Vianney Holy Child St. Stephen Father Serra

11:50 St. Simon St. Bernard Christ The King

Our Lady of Peace

12:10 St. Eugene St. Louis Mother Cabrini St. Benedict

12:30 St. Elizabeth St. Teresa St. Demetrius St. Jude

12:50 St. Andre St. Andrew Santa Maria Josef Cardinal Slipyj

1:10 St. Leo St. Dorothy St. Marcellus St.Maurice

1:30 St. John Evangelist

St. Mark Transfiguration

1:50

2:10

2:30

TWO supervisors are required for each duty, one at each washroom.