Cross Country

Q: Where is the Sydney Catholic Schools Cross Country Championships being held?
A: The championships are being held at Sydney Motorsport Park, located 40km west of
Sydney’s CBD on the corner of Brabham Drive and Ferrers Road at Eastern Creek. It is a 45-minute
drive from the CBD or airport, on average.

Q: Which gate do I enter for the Sydney Catholic Schools Cross Country Championships?
A: Entrance to Sydney Motorsport Park is via Gate A, off Ferrers Road. Refer to the venue map for more information.

Q: What time do I need to be at Sydney Motorsport Park on the day of the championships?
A: This depends on whether your child is competing in the secondary or primary championships.
The primary championships will be split into two sessions: AM Session – Conference 2 and 4; and PM Session – Conference 1 and 3. For the AM Session the venue opens up for students, parents and spectators at 7.30am. For the PM Session the venue opens for students, parents and spectators at 11.15am.
The secondary championships will be held in one session. Gates will open at 7.30am.

Q: Where do I park on the day of the championships?
A: Security parkers will direct you to the car park areas on the grass. Officials and bus parking will be directed to park on the skid pan. Please follow this map. 

Q: Once I have parked, what do I do next?
A: Once you have parked safely, please follow the below instructions

• SECONDARY (Tues 23rd May) – Please make your way to the tunnel with your child/ren. From there make your way to the grandstand. Refer to this venue map for more information.
• PRIMARY AM (Wed 24th May) – Please make your way to the tunnel with your child/ren. From there make your way to the grandstand. Refer to this venue map for more information.
• PRIMARY PM (Wed 24th May) Schools competing in the PM Session have been allocated a carport or garage as a waiting bay until their session begins.
• Click here for allocation and map. Schools are not to enter the grandstands via the tunnel until 11:25am

Q: Where will my child be seated in the grandstand?
A: To find your child, refer to the grandstand allocation for schools:

• Secondary school allocation
• Primary school allocation:
  • AM session
  • PM session

Q: How do I know which conference my child’s school is in?
A: You can click here to find your child’s school to know which conference their school is in.

Q: Will my child be able to do a practice walk of the course before they compete on the day?
A: There is no physical walk of the course. However, you are very welcome to watch our virtual walk-the-course videos ahead of the championships. Videos of the courses are accessible via the Walk the Courses Virtually tab, located on this web page.

Q: Where can I find more information about Sydney Motorsport Park for Sydney Catholic Schools Cross Country Championships?
A: You can become familiar with the venue for Sydney Catholic Schools Cross Country by watching these videos:

• Key Areas – High point – Western aspect
• Key Areas – Grandstand aspect

Q: How do I know what time my child is expected to be at the marshaling area in preparation for their race?
A:  Please refer to the applicable event program:

• Secondary Championships
• Primary Championships

Q: Where can I find the Cross Country Championships results?
A: The results will be accessible on the Multisport Australia website progressively throughout the championships day at www.multisportaustralia.com.au

Q: Is there an app for the Cross Country Championships?
A: Yes, Multisport Australia has a SportSplits Real-Time Tracking app. Go to their website – www.multisportaustralia.com.au – and click on the ‘Tracker’ tab to find out more.

Q: Will there be food available at the venue?
A: Canteen facilities will be available, however, we suggest bringing your own refreshments.

Q: What happens if there is substantial wet weather leading up to, the championships?
A: Students, parents and spectators are encouraged to view our 2km – Wet Course,  3km – Wet Course and 4km – Wet Course guides.