Between April and July, Williamstown Little Athletics Centre conducts cross country runs on Saturday mornings. The runs are held at Newport Lakes and commence at 10:00am.
At 9:45am we walk the course with the children.
The program is usually finished within an hour and a half.
Cross country running is an important part of Little Athletics. It is an ideal way for those athletes who like the longer distances to enjoy a different style of competition. Further, participating in the program is beneficial for building strength and stamina for the next season of track and field events.
All children from Under 6 to Under 15 may participate.
Distances run at Williamstown are:
| Age Group | Distance |
| Under 6 - 8 | 1000 metres |
| Under 9 - 10 | 1500 metres |
| Under 11 - 12 | 2000 metres |
| Under 13 - 15 | 3000 metres |
The season consists of approximately 13 meetings plus Region
and State finals.
These finals are held for Under 9 to Under 15 age groups. Special invitation events are held at:
- at Region for Under 6 to Under 8 age groups, and
- at State for the Under 7 to Under 8 age groups.
Region Cross Country - TBC
State Cross Country - 1 August 2010 Venue TBC
Summer season W.L.A.C registration also covers athletes for the
Cross Country season plus a small fee. However, new members
are welcome to W.L.A.C. during the Cross Country season for a
registration fee which includeds VLAA registration for the current
season.
For further information, contact the Centre Executive for Cross Country.
| Results 2009 | ||
| Champion Club | Peter Whinney Trophy | Westport |
| Champion Boy | Jacob Sacco | Westport |
| Champion Girl | Rosa Fiore | Newport |
| Most Courageous Boy | Jacob Sacco | Westport |
| James Nicholson | Westport | |
| Most Courageous Girl | Cassandra White | Williamstown |
| Jeanie Kane | Spotswood | |
| Jayd Temby | Newport | |
