SPORT
SPORT
PLC Sydney provides Cross Country training for students of all levels, from beginners to advanced runners, during school terms. Training is held on Monday and Wednesday afternoons at local parks or Sydney Olympic Park, alongside Athletics sessions.
The Junior and Senior Cross Country Carnivals are held in Term 1. From these, students may be selected to compete in the IPSHA and IGSA Cross Country Carnivals. Successful athletes can progress to NSW CIS, NSW All Schools, and Australian All Schools Cross Country Championships.
Runners are also encouraged to participate in Athletics NSW Cross Country events and the CAS/GPS Schools Cross Country series held throughout Sydney each year.
Membership: Years 3–6
Cost: $135 per term.
When: Terms 1–4
Training: Monday and Wednesday lunchtimes, Drummond Field and/or Mondays and Wednesdays, 4.00–5.30 pm, SOPAC (College bus departs at 3.30 pm and leaves Homebush at 5.30 pm) . More info here once available, a Notice will be sent via PLACES.
Competitions:
TBC: Hamilton Cross Country Carnival, Centenary Park, Croydon (changed date & venue)
TBC: IPSHA Cross Country, Kings School, North Parramatta
TBC: NSW CIS Cross Country, Eastern Creek
TBC: NSW PSSA Cross Country, Eastern Creek
Uniform: Available at the Glencourse Uniform Shop
Full PE Uniform or relevant athletic attire
Equipment: N/A
Head of Athletics
Mr Matthew Joyce
02 9704 5645 (sports staff room)
Sign Up: Email Mr Joyce
Membership: Years 7–12
Cost: $215 per term.
When: Terms 1–4
Training: Two weekdays before school. More info here once available, a Notice will be sent via PLACES.
Competitions:
TBC: Years 7–9 PLC Sydney Cross Country, periods 1–2 and Years 10–12, periods 3–4 at Centenary Park, Croydon
TBC: IGSA Cross Country, Frensham
TBC: CIS Cross Country, Eastern Creek
TBC: NSW All Schools Cross Country, Eastern Creek
TBC: School Sport Australia Cross Country Championships, Venue TBA
Uniform: Available at the Glencourse Uniform Shop
PLC Sydney bike pants
PLC Sydney singlet top
Equipment: N/A
Staff
Head of Athletics
Mr Matthew Joyce
02 9704 5645 (sports staff room)
Sign Up: Email Mr Joyce