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Cross Country/Trail >> BC XC Champs

2008 Provincial Cross Country Championships

& All-Comer's Race
Saturday, October 25th, 2008—Stanley Park, Vancouver

Organized & hosted by:

and


Vancouver Thunderbirds

and

BC Cross Country

RESULTS 2008:

PHOTOS 2008:  

In this section:

Location
Parking
Accommodation
Course
Change Facilities
Food and Beverages
Schedule
Eligibility  
BCA Membership requirement

Awards
Fees and Registration
Late Entries
Souvenirs
Canadian XC Championships
Sponsors
Contact Info
Photos and Results

Location

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Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC (click map to enlarge) - Brockton Oval / Totem Poles.

For an interactive Google map click here.

Parking

Pay Parking in Stanley Park close to the race location - beside roadways and in separate parking lots.

Accommodation

Empire Landmark Hotel
1400 Robson Street
Vancouver, BC V6G 1B9
Tel: 604-687-0511

Quote "BC Cross Country Championships"
Reservations Department can be reached by calling 1-800-830-6144, by
email at reservations@empirelandmarkhotel.com or by fax to 604-687-2801.

GUESTROOM RATE

Standard Room: $99 CAD based on single/double occupancy in a Standard Room (1 King/Queen or 2 Twin beds) per room per night.

Deluxe Room $119 CAD with a based on triple occupancy plus taxes and $139 CAD based on quad occupancy plus taxes (bigger room with 2 Double beds, a wetsink and a mini fridge).

The above rates will be honoured up to three days prior and three days after their visit on an availability basis for those guests wishing to extend
their stay.

Course

Loops are on grass and trails. Spikes are suitable.

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Satellite view:

Change Facilities

Brockton Oval. Brockton Pavilion.

Food and Beverages

Brockton Pavilion.

Schedule

8:30 AM - Registration, Package Pickup and Course Walk Through

BC Cross Country Championships

Race Time Category Distance No. of Loops
#1 10:00 am All Comers Event 4.0 km 2 loops
#6 / 7 12:40 pm Juvenile / Junior Women 5.0 km 2.5 loops
#8 / 9 1:10 pm Juvenile / Junior Men 7.0 km 3.5 loops
#10 / 11 1:55 pm Senior / Masters Women 6.0 km 3 loops
#12 / 13 2:30 pm Senior / Masters Men 10.0 / 8.0 km 5 / 4 loops

BC Junior Development Cross Country Championships

Race Time Age Category Year of Birth Grade Distance
#2 11:00 am 9 / 10 Year Boys & Girls 99 / 98 4 / 5 2.0 km / 2 x 1km loop
#3 11:20 am 11 / 12 Year Boys & Girls 97 / 96 6 / 7 2.0 km / 2 x 1km loop
#4 11:40 am 13 / 14 / 15 Year Girls 95 / 94 / 93 8 / 9 / 10 4.0 km / 2 loops
#5 12:10 pm 13 / 14 / 15 Year Boys 95 / 94 / 93 8 / 9 / 10 4.0 km / 2 loops

Eligibility

All BC Athletics Competitive, Recreation, Masters, School Club, School District Club and Day of Event Members are eligible to compete in these Championships.

NOTE: To be eligible for awards, Juvenile, Junior & Senior participants must be annual Athlete Members, School Club, or School Day of Event members. School Club members and School Day of Event members must represent their school.

BC Athletics Membership

BC Athletics requires that all participants in events sanctioned by BC Athletics must have BC Athletics Membership (or equivalent from another Province or Country). To provide for this and to give complete insurance coverage a school or individual may take advantage of one of the following choices:

  • Regular BC Athletics membership (Competitive, Recreational or Masters) or equivalent.
  • School Club / School District Membership, which covers all athletes in your school who enter BC Athletics events from September 15 to June 30. The cost is $125.00 (plus GST for High Schools).
  • Individual / School Day of Event Membership, $3.00. Valid for this event only.

Awards

Separate awards will be given for males and females for each age division: 9-15, Juvenile, Juniors, Seniors, Masters and All Comers races.

All Comers Race: Medals to first 3 finishers, men & women. Ribbons 4th to 8th.

9-15 Championships: BC Athletics medals to individual 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers in each category (i.e. years 1992 to 1998 - Boys & Girls). Ribbons for 4th to 8th place.

BC Championships: BC Athletics medals to individual 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers in each competitive category i.e. Juvenile, Junior, Senior, Masters – Men & Women (including competitive members from other provincial and foreign associations).

CASH PRIZES

BC Athletics is pleased to announce that prize money will be provided to Men's and Women's Open and Masters Age groups in the Provincial Cross Country Championships.

Senior Women & Men: Age Graded Masters Women & Men (35+)
First Place
Second Place
Third Place
Fourth Place
Fifth Place
Sixth Place
$500
$300
$250
$200
$175
$125
First Place
Second Place
Third Place
$100
$50
$25
 

Note: Medals in the Masters grouping will be given only to the top 3 overall, not by age category. Ribbons will be mailed out to the first three finishers in each Masters age category.

Team Awards to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams:

  • Juvenile/Junior/Senior/Masters-Women: Top 4 to Score
  • Juvenile/Junior/Masters-Men: Top 4 to score
  • Senior-Men: Top 5 to score

All team members must be registered with the same club and be Competitive members of BC Athletics (or equivalent from other Province or Country) to score for team competition.

JD Overall Club Trophy will be awarded to the Club with the most points from all age divisions. Scoring will be based on top 6 placings in each JD race.

Fees and Registration

Non Athletics Association members ADD $3 to fees listed below.

Fee Type By Oct. 20 After Oct. 20
JD and School $ 7.00 $10.00
All Others $12.00 $15.00
 

Late Entries

Will be accepted up to one hour before race time. A late entry charge of $3.00 will be charged to each athlete (if the registration form is received after October 20).

Online Entry: now closed

Printable Entry Form (PDF, 238 KB)

Start List as of Oct 23 (PDF)

Completed entries with payment and all BCA numbers must be received no later than Monday, Oct. 20th, 2008. Please make cheques payable to Hershey Harriers.

Mail to: Hershey Harriers, 2903 W. 21st Ave, Vancouver, BC V6L 1K7.

or Fax to: 604-333-3551. Faxed entries must have cheque payable to ‘Hershey Harriers’ mailed prior to arriving at event. No credit cards accepted on faxed entries.

Souvenirs

Multi-coloured, short & long sleeved garment, $20 & $25

Canadian Cross Country Championships

The BC Cross Country Championships serve to select the BC team to attend the National Cross Country Championships in Guelph, ON on November 29, 2008. For selection criteria see www.bcathletics.org/main/sportspecific.htm.

Sponsors

Host Clubs

Hershey Harriers    Vancouver Thunderbirds

Supporting Sponsors

   BC XC       

For more information

Jerry Tighe 778-782-5961 - Juvenile, Junior, Senior, Masters

Graeme Fell 604-266-8879 - Junior Development, Schools

BC Athletics 604-333-3553

Photos and Results

2008 Results:

2008 Photos:

2007:

2006:

2005:

Click for gallery by David Dolsen

2004 Photos and Results:

2003 Photos and Results:

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