The Centre Cross Country Championships are again being hosted by Kapiti Harrier & Multisport Club.

This year they are introducing the use of electronic timing chips for the first time.

This will mean that all runners will need to register and receive their timing chip at the Registration tent 30 minutes BEFORE their race.

Kapiti realises that this is a change from the process followed in previous years however the use of the timing chips will enable all results to be published within minutes of the last runner crossing the finish line in each race.

However please note that if a runner does not have a timing chip then their time will not be recorded so it is essential that they register before their race.

Venue: Onslow Pony Club, Boom Rock Rd, Ohariu Valley

The race order for this year's club championship event has been altered from previous years. The schedule for 2009 is as follows:

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Some members will not be racing due to events the following day. This is an ideal opportunity for you to eye up and or cheer on your competition. Come on down and see what you're missing.

Afternoon tea - clubrooms 4pm
All are welcomed to the afternoon tea at the clubrooms to celebrate the successes of our club members so far this season. We have awards from the Shaw baton right though to the Dorne cup (bring a plate thank you).

Susannah Lynch has won her second national cross country title in twelve months after winning the New Zealand Secondary Schools Cross Country Championship year 9 title in Nelson on Saturday.

Last August she won the Athletics New Zealand Cross Country Championship G12 grade at Waikanae.

Olympic had eight members running at the Secondary School champs.

::[Lynch Strikes Gold in Nelson - Dominion Post]::[Results]::

Athletics Wellington has named a team of 37 to represent Wellington at the North Island Cross Country Champs in Taupo next month. Included are Olympic members Mark Handley (M50), Lizzie Bunckenburg (W19), Sean McCrudden (M16) and Sophie Pepperell (W16).

More may be added to the team before the event.

Entries in the November 1st 2009 Adidas Auckland Marathon and Half Marathon event have almost sold out and will close any time now. Very likely they will both close at the same time.

This event incorporates the Athletics New Zealand half marathon champs.

Transfers from marathon down to half marathon will cease when entries are closed although you can still transfer up.
Transfers between individuals will still be supported.

There will be no wait lists once entries close.

If you intend to enter either the marathon or half marathon events and have not yet done so, then you are in real danger of missing out on a place in this year's event.

::[ENTER ONLINE HERE]:: to secure your entry and avoid disappointment.

UPDATE Jun 16th: Now sold out.