Kauri Run / Bike / Run

Kauri Run / Bike / Run 2014

PARENT HELPERS from orginally scheduled event --> We would love to have you join us this time. We understand if you are not available this time. Your child's classroom teacher will contact you to see if you are able to come along.

Where:   Westlake Park

When:    Thursday, March 27th WEEK 8

Time:     9:00am - 12:30pm

How:      Students will walk in class groups from school to and from Westlake Park.

What to bring:   water bottle, snack – energy food like energy bars, sports gear- shorts, top, running shoes, warm top, medication. Students can wear HOUSE COLOURS (sport appropriate clothing only)
             
        Bicycle - if completing the bike leg, an approved helmet is a must

Please note that the bike must be in good condition i.e., the brakes function and the seat etc are sufficiently tightened.

Please note that times are approximate and subject to change

Below is the timetable of the event.

9: 00 - 9:10am	Roll in class In class– students check they have all their gear (water bottle, snack, running gear – shorts, top, running shoes, warm top)
9:10am	Meet on main field with ALL gear - line up in classes.
9:15am	Walk to Westlake Park
9:30am	Arrive at park
9:35am	Students enter athlete’s village, form into year lines (Individuals, year levels for teams)
9:40am	Opening address by Mr Forman and Mr Hillary
9:45am	Walk around the course - acts as warm up
10:15am	Races begin Race 1 – 8 year and under individuals / Year 4 teams Race 2 – 9 year individuals / Year 5 teams Race 3 – 10 year individuals / Year 6 teams Race 4 – 11 /12+ year individuals / Year 7/8 teams
12:15am	Closing ceremony and presentation of 1st, 2nd, 3rd placings
12:30pm	Walk back to school
12:45pm	Arrive back at school

RACE START – The start will be along a long line (there will be two rows of students if required) Students will not be advantaged or disadvantaged by this method.

RACE – Students will run on the outside of cones/flags around the course. Parents are encouraged to place themselves at different points along to course to encourage students.

RACE FINISH – Students will run down a chute and then cross the finish line. They will be handed a numbered card reflecting their placing. They should then proceed to the results table to have their placing entered beside their name.

PRESENTATION CEREMONY – At the conclusion of the races, those individuals placing 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd will be awarded a medal. Certificates will be handed out to teams placing 1st, 2nd or 3rd at the following Kauri team assembly.

HOUSE COLOUR – Students will earn points for their house. To make this fun and COLOURFUL students can wear house colours and make themselves as colourful as possible

IMPORTANT NOTICE

In order to ensure a smooth and timely running of this event, students will be confined to an ATHLETE’S VILLAGE- an area designated for them to line up, store their gear, and cheer the other students.

PARENTS – other than those working as parent helpers- are expected to view and support from the SUPPORTER’S AREA which is everywhere but the 'athlete's village'. We appreciate your understanding with this.