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Cross Country/Trail
>> BC XC Champs
2009 Provincial Cross Country Championships
& All-Comer's Race
Saturday, October 31st, 2009—Jericho Beach
Park, Vancouver
Location
Due to weather conditions forecast for Saturday, October 31 it is
necessary to move to Jericho Park, 4000 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver.
Map (PDF)
Parking
2 locations: Jericho Sailing Club (west side of park) or at the east
side of the park. See course
map.
Accommodation
Empire Landmark Hotel
1400 Robson Street
Vancouver, BC V6G 1B9
Tel: 604-687-0511
The Empire Landmark Hotel is located on Robson Street which puts you
right in the heart of both city and nature. Stroll east and you're into
the excitement of cosmopolitan shopping, entertainment venues and the
business core. Enjoy shopping on Robson Street with our shopping incentive
discounts at over 70 retailers! Head west for a taste of the great
outdoors - Stanley Park, the Seawall and the beaches of English Bay. Also
visit our lovely Cloud 9 Revolving Restaurant & Lounge (newly
renovated) on the 42nd floor with 360 degree breath-taking views of the
city!
To reserve: 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 RATES
Standard Room: $69 CAD net based on single/double occupancy in a
Standard Room (1 King/Queen or 2 Twin beds) per room per night, plus 10%
Provincial Sales Tax and 5% Goods and Services Tax.
Deluxe Room: $89 CAD net (bigger room with 2 Double beds, a
wetsink and a mini fridge) based on single/double occupancy plus taxes.
Executive King or Queen Rooms: $109 CAD net (6 highest floors
with a premium view of the city/sea, including Wireless High-Speed
Internet access, mini fridge, more colorful décor), based on
single/double occupancy plus taxes.
Additional $20 charge plus taxes for each additional person on top of
$89 CAD. A Deluxe Room would be offered to these guests. Please note
maximum of 4 people per room.
Should you require Wireless High-Speed Internet service, the fee is $14
all inclusive per 24 hours.
Cots are additional $20 plus taxes, based upon availability.
Ferry Travel Assistance
Through the Sporting Life on the Coast program, BC Ferries and Sport BC
will assist with ferry travel costs for athletes participating in the BC
Championships. For further details, see the Sport BC website: www.sport.bc.ca/SpecialOffers/bcFerriesProgram.asp.
Applications for travel assistance must be received at least two weeks
before the Championship.
Course
Loops are on grass and trails. Spikes are suitable.
Printable Course Map
(PDF)
Change Facilities
At Jericho Sailing Centre and at building at east end of park. See
course map.
Food and Beverages
Catering truck will be located at east end of park.
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 |
| #8 / 9 |
12:40 pm |
Juvenile / Junior Women |
5.0 km |
2.5 loops |
| #10 / 11 |
1:10 pm |
Juvenile / Junior Men |
7.0 km |
3.5 loops |
| #12 / 13 |
1:55 pm |
Senior / Masters Women |
6.0 km |
3 loops |
| #14 / 15 |
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 |
10:40 am |
9 Year Boys & Girls |
'00 |
4 |
2.0 km / 2 x 1km loop |
| #3 |
10:55 am |
10 Year Boys & Girls |
'99 |
5 |
2.0 km / 2 x 1km loop |
| #4 |
11:10 am |
11 Year Boys & Girls |
'98 |
6 |
2.0 km / 2 x 1km loop |
| #5 |
11:25 am |
12 Year Boys & Girls |
'97 |
7 |
2.0 km / 2 x 1km loop |
| #6 |
11:40 am |
13 / 14 / 15 Year Girls |
96 / 95 / 94 |
8 / 9 / 10 |
4.0 km / 2 loops |
| #7 |
12:10 pm |
13 / 14 / 15 Year Boys |
96 / 95 / 94 |
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 1994 to 2000 - 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 |
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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.
NEW in 2009: no day of race registration
| Fee Type |
By
Oct. 26 |
After
Oct. 26 |
| JD and School |
$ 7.00 |
$12.00 |
| All Others |
$12.00 |
$17.00 |
Late Entries
NEW: No race day registration.
A late entry charge of
$5.00 will be charged to each athlete if the registration
form is received after October 26.
Online Entry: at
EventsOnline
Printable entry form: download
here (PDF, 1.4 MB) updated Oct 20
Completed entries with payment and all BCA numbers must be received no later than
Monday, Oct. 26th, 2009. 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, up to October 30th ($5 late fee if
received after Oct 26). Faxed entries must have cheque payable
to ‘Hershey Harriers’ mailed prior to arriving at event. No credit
cards accepted on faxed entries.
Souvenirs
Short & long sleeved t-shirt, $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 28,
2009. For selection criteria see www.bcathletics.org/main/sportspecific.htm.
Sponsors
Host Clubs
Supporting Sponsors
For more information
Jerry Tighe 604-908-1834
BC Athletics 604-333-3553
Photos and Results
2009 Results:
2009 Photos:
2008 Results:
2008 Photos:
2007:
2006:
2005:
2004 Photos and Results:
2003 Photos and Results:
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