Welcome to Wirral Primary Schools Cross Country Association

Run by teachers for the children of Wirral

This website is for the teachers and team managers from Wirral Primary Schools. Events and all Wirral Primary Cross Country is administered by both Andrew Meadows and Steve Dakin with support from the founder, Mark Roberts. To contact Andrew, please text 07891 425272. 

Wirral Primary Cross Country is supported by Wirral AC. For more information on Wirral AC, their Foundations Athletics Group, Endurance Programme and all training opportunities, please contact WAC on: [email protected]
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Races 2025-2026

2025
Monday 15th September - Arrowe Park
Monday 29th September - Birkenhead Park
Monday 13th October - Arrowe Park

2026
Monday 9th March - Birkenhead Park
Monday 23th March - Arrowe Park
Monday 20th April - Arrowe Park - RELAY RACE

Race Letters

In the newsletter is an overview of race details, race maps, race dates, the invoice for your school and a risk assessment.

Other Documents

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Course Maps

Although these are subject to change, they should give you an idea of where we run and what courses might look like.
Arrowe Park 

This is one of our two main venues. Run on the field directly behind the hospital. Used two or three times a year. 
Birkenhead Park

Run in the 'Upper Park' (on the Claughton Village side). Another main  venue with races two or three times a year. Birkenhead can be muddy at times!

Rules and Organisation

  1. Races begin at 4.15pm and are completed with a presentation by approx 5.20pm. Except in exceptional circumstances, no race will be cancelled in advance and a final decision will be made at 4.15pm on the course. A information talk for all competitors will take place at 4.05pm.
  2. Races are over two laps, in total, about 1200m on grass and path.
  3. No spikes or boots are to be worn.
  4. Each race meeting is an individual entity and a school may enter as many or as few races as they choose.
  5. There are six races at each meeting - Y4 girls, Y4 boys, Y5 girls, Y5 boys, Y6 girls, Y6 boys. There is no limit on numbers of pupils a school wishes to bring along.
  6. At the meeting each school will receive a results recording pack. There are two small results cards where you indicate your fastest 4 boys and fastest 4 girls positions overall. These are used to work out the winning teams. Please return these when asked for.
  7. Medals will be awarded to the first three individuals of each race. Medals will be awarded to the first six teams. No child shall win two medals at a meeting. If a child is in the first three and is a member of a winning team, then the team medal shall be passes down to another member of the team. Any child finishing in the positions four to ten who is not receiving a team medal will receive an individual medal.
  8. Scoring – At the end of a meeting your four best scores on your team cards will give your teams scores (boys team separate from the girls team). Team totals (for complete teams) are entered on a card and should be handed in at the end of the race. Results are not sent out to schools and are only announced during the presentation.

  • First Aid
Each school is responsible for the first aid of their pupils at all race events, including minor cuts and grazes, breathing difficulties, administering medicines (i.e. inhalers), etc. Please note there are no toilets at any venue.
  • Behaviour
It is each school's responsibility to ensure the behaviour of their children and spectators. Please be vigilant and ensure that no one obstructs the runners at any point, especially at the end when they may be waiting for their number.
  • Spectators
Spectators must remain in designated areas at all times. Please help reinforce this message to the spectators in your party.
  • Public Parks
The area is a public open space, and Wirral Borough Council gives us permission to use it for our cross country events. Please help by keeping a close eye on your children at all times - don't let them wander off or try running around the course when they are not taking part. Take all your litter home and remind children to collect belongings.

Further Opportunities for Your Children

https://wirralathleticclub.co.uk/

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