Cross Country Run Field Trip

District Cross Country Run – October 15

Our Grade 4-9 students are excited to participate in the District Cross Country Running Event at the Sportsplex in Campbell River on Thursday, October 15.

Students are encouraged to run in their grade-level race, but those who prefer to attend as spectators and cheer on their classmates are welcome to join us. Parents and guardians are also invited to attend and support our runners.

Event Schedule

• 7:30-7:45 a.m. Parent drop-off at the Whaletown Ferry Terminal
• 7:55 a.m. Ferry departure
• 10:00 a.m. Cross country races begin
  • Grades 4-6: 2 km
  • Grades 7-9: 4 km
• 12:20 p.m. Lunch and departure from the Sportsplex
• 1:05 p.m. Ferry back to Cortes Island
• 1:50 p.m. Parent pickup at Whaletown Ferry Terminal or students may return to school and take their regular afternoon bus home

What to Bring

• Running shoes
• Warm clothing
• Water bottle
• Packed lunch and snacks
• Change of shirt and socks
• Comfortable shoes for after the race
• Black shorts (if available) and a white or black T-shirt to wear under the school jersey

Permission forms have been sent home and must be returned by Friday, October 9.

Please note: This event is weather and ferry dependent. If ferry service is cancelled, school will continue as usual.

We look forward to representing Cortes Island School at this exciting district event!