CROSS COUNTRY
The Manitoba Age Class Cross Country Championships was named in honour of Chris McCubbins, becoming the Chris McCubbins Age Class Cross Country Championships
Chris moved to Winnipeg in September 1970, started teaching in the Winnipeg 1 School Division in 1974, and became a Canadian citizen in March 1976. In 1975 (representing Canada), Chris ran a 10K in 28:16 at the Montreal pre-Olympic meet. That time still stands as a Manitoba record in the 10K.
In early 1976 he ran a 5K in 13:44 in Knoxville Tennessee. Chris later represented Canada at a world cross country running meet in Glasgow Scotland, and his last international race was at the world cross-country running championships in 1984 in New Jersey.
Chris dominated the local road running scene for so many years, and in 1986, Runners’ World magazine rated Chris as the #4 masters road runner in the world, and in 1987 he set a North American record for Masters in the 15K with a time of 45:34.
Chris coached many local athletes and provided valuable mentorship to so many in the running community. He was also very involved in setting up and maintaining our Cross Country courses at Harbour View Park.
GUIDELINES
Hosting Guidelines
Athletics Canada – Back on Track Guidelines
Milk Cross Country Challenge
Date: September 29th, 2021
New Location: La Barriere Park
School Categories: Grades 4 through 12 Male & Female
Distances:
Grades 4 to 8 (M/F) – 2000m
Grades 9 & 10 (F) – 3000m
Grades 9 & 10 (M) – 4000m
Grades 11 & 12 (F) – 4000m
Grades 11 & 12 (M) – 5000m
Schedule
| Time | Grade/gender | Distance |
| 11:10am | Grade 4/5 Girls | 2km |
| 11:25am | Grade 4/5 Boys | 2km |
| 11:40am | Grade 6 Girls | 2km |
| 11:55am | Grade 6 Boys | 2km |
| 12:10pm | Grade 7 Girls | 2km |
| 12:30pm | Grade 7 boys | 2km |
| 12:50pm | Grade 8 Girls | 2km |
| 1:10pm | Grade 8 boys | 2km |
| 1:40pm | Junior Varsity Girls | 3km |
| 1:55pm | Junior Varsity Boys | 4km |
| 2:10pm | Varsity Girls | 4km |
| 2:25pm | Varsity Boys | 5km |
NOTE: Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Provincial restrictions, and the general realities of hosting a multi-school event, we have made the decision to MOVE this event to La Barrière Park. The larger physical space and course layout will allow for a safer experience for all involved. We have also had to make the decision to limit the total overall number of entrants per race, (50) and cap the total number of athletes per race each school is able to enter (6).
This will obviously result in a much smaller event than usual. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and hope you understand our need for an over abundance of caution. At this time, we obviously don’t know how many schools will be able to participate in the event but we certainly want to do our best to put on a strong race for those who can attend.
VOLUNTEERS:
Each school must provide one volunteer for this event. Volunteer names must be submitted to Michael at programs@athleticsmanitoba.com prior to the event. Roles will be assigned and distributed via e-mail.
Team Entries:
A team will consist of a maximum of 6 and a minimum of 4 athletes of one gender with the best 4 performances counting in the team score. Athletes must belong to the same school.
ENTRY INFORMATION:
- Each race will be capped at a total of 50 runners.
- Each School is only allowed to register a maximum of six (6) runners per category.
- Registration MUST be completed through TrackieReg: https://www.trackie.com/online-registration/register/milk-xc-challenge/471698/
- Schools will have to register all athletes on their team. You can select the number of athletes you want to register and enter everyone’s information into the system.
- When a race has reached its capacity, any new applicants will be added to the waitlist. We will re-evaluate the total number of participants on the 20th and may reopen certain races for more participants if numbers allow.
- As in previous years, a team will consist of a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 6 athletes of one gender with the best 4 performances counting in the team score. Athletes must belong to the same school.
- Schools will be invoiced for the total number of athletes registered through Trackie.
- Teams/athletes placed on the waitlist will only be invoiced once/if their spots in the race are confirmed.
- Entries receive prior to the Sept 17th deadline will be invoiced at, $15.75 per team (per age group) to a maximum of $157.50 per school. Individual entries $10.50 per person. Fees include GST; cheques payable to Athletics Manitoba.
- LATE ENTRIES: Any entries received after the September 17th deadline (if space allows) will be $26.25 per team & $15.75 for individuals; up to a maximum of $257.50 per school.
- There will be NO onsite registration.
SCORING
Teams will consist of a maximum of 6 and a minimum of 4 athletes of one gender; the top 4 placements count towards to final team score.
Coaches must complete and submit their scoring forms at the end of each race.
AWARDS
Banner for Top Team, (Male and Female) in each Grade
Top 10 athletes in each age category receive award ribbons.
All athletes receive a participation ribbon and a carton of chocolate milk.
Additional COVID protocols, procedures as well as venue/race maps will be updated and distributed after the preliminary registration deadline of Sept 17th.
2021 Virtual MILK Cross Country Championship
Date: September 29th and 30th, 2021
Registration opens on September 7th & closes on September 28th
Grade 4 Girls 2km
Grade 4 Boys 2km
Grade 5 Girls 2km
Grade 5 Boys 2km
Grade 6 Girls 2km
Grade 6 Boys 2km
Grade 7 Girls 2km
Grade 7 Boys 2km
Grade 8 Girls 2km
Grade 8 Boys 2km
Grade 9/10 Girls (JV) 3km
Grade 9/10 Boys (JV) 4km
Varsity Girls 4km
Varsity Boys 5km
ENTRY INFORMATION
– All entries must register through Race Roster by visiting the REGISTRATION LINK.
– Following registration confirmation, participants will receive an email from Race Roster with the instructions for tracking their run with the RunKeeper App. (RunKeeper must be downloaded onto a smartphone before engaging in race)
ENTRY DEADLINE: Tuesday, September 28th, 2021
Entry Fees:
– $10.50 a team up to a cap of $52.50 per school & $5.25 per individual (All costs include GST)
– Schools will be invoiced for the total number of athletes who participated, after the event.
RACE INSTRUCTIONS:
– Download the RunKeeper App.
– Follow the instructions set via the Race Roster event confirmation email. (Open RunKeeper; visit the “start” tab; tap the in-app checkered flag; select the event).
– Races can be completed anywhere, however, in order to ensure the fairest results, we would suggest racing on a relatively flat course.
– Safety Guidelines- Have someone accompany the athletes on their run (via bike/car) to ensure they are safe on the course.
SCORING:
Athletics MB will score the results following the event – teachers will not be permitted to submit their team scores.
Teams will consist of a maximum of 6 and a minimum of 4 athletes of one gender; the top 4 placements count towards to final team score.
AWARDS:
Banner for Top Team, (Male and Female) in each Grade.
2021 Bison Open Cross Country – NEW EVENT
DATE: Saturday, October 16th, 2021
LOCATION: Kilcona Park / Harbourview Golf Club
HOSTED BY: University of Manitoba Cross Country
SANCTIONED BY: Athletics Manitoba
ENTRY INFORMATION
Entry Deadline: Entries must be received no later than Monday, October 11th by midnight.
All entries must be done online at Trackie.Reg.
There will be no Late entries accepted and there will be NO onsite registration.
Individual Entry (AM Members + School Members): $10.00
Individual Entry (Non-AM Members): $10.00 + $10.00 day membership fee
MEET INFORMATION
- All COVID related information and protocols will be finalized and sent out to all athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers as we get closer to the event. These will be set according to what the health orders at that time will allow.
- The final schedule will be sent out no later than Wednesday, October 13th. It may look different than the tentative schedule above.
- Washrooms will be available on site.
- If you have questions at this time, please email Claude Berube (Claude.Berube@umanitoba.ca)
Chris McCubbins Age Class XC Championships
DATE: Saturday October 23rd, 2021
LOCATION: Kilcona Park / Harbourview Golf Club
HOSTED BY: Athletics Manitoba / Bison Athletics Club
SANCTIONED BY: Athletics Manitoba
AWARDS
Top three individuals in each age group (male / female) will receive medals.
ENTRY INFORMATION
Team Entries: A team will consist of a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 6 athletes of one gender with the best 4 performances will count in the team score. Athletes must belong to the same club or school.
Entry Deadline: Entries must be received no later than Monday, October 18th by midnight. All entries must be done online at Trackie.Reg.
There will be NO Late entries and NO onsite registration.
Team entry (per Age Group): $40.00
Individual Entry (AM Members + School Members): $10.00
Individual Entry (Non-AM Members): $10.00 + $10.00 day membership fee
MEET INFORMATION
- All COVID related information and protocols will be finalized and sent out to all athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers as we get closer to the event. These will be set according to what the health orders at that time will allow.
- The final schedule will be sent out no later than Wednesday, October 20th. It may look different than the tentative schedule above.
- Washrooms will be available on site
- If you have questions at this time, please email Claude Berube (Claude.Berube@umanitoba.ca)