INTERSTATE CROSS COUNTRY

The 2025 School Sport Australia Cross Country Championship has been released. The championship venue will be on the Gold Coast from September 7 – September 10.

Please be aware, the School Sport Australia event will again be held separate to the Athletics Australia event.

WA Team Selection

In 2025, students will have ONE trial opportunity only.

Entry into the SSWA State Cross Country team is via the age specific trial event.

Please refer to the Selection Policy (tab at bottom of page) for selection details.

TRIAL 13-18s – Selection Race Thursday 29 May 2025
$12.00 per person

TRIAL 10-12s – Selection Race Saturday 14 June 2025
$10.00 per person

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Please be advised that if selected:

The total cost of the Championship is estimated at $1000 (this does not include any flights or accommodation), less fund raising.

Travel Model
The School Sport WA preferred travel model is for students to travel and accommodate with their parent/guardian.  Flights have been booked for team officials and their flight information will be provided at the parent information meeting.

Any variation to this model will be communicated at the initial trial

Students Aged 10-12 Years (Born 2013, 2014, 2015)

• Trial Event – Saturday 7 June 2025
• SSWA State Team Specific Trial 10s-12s
• Venue TBC

Please note: the SSWA Primary Schools Cross Country Championship Event (held Wednesday 28 May 2025) is NOT a trial race for state team selection. 

Students aged 10-12 years in 2025 and wanting to gain selection in the 2025 SSWA State Team MUST nominate and race in the SSWA State Team Specific Trial 10s-12s Event on Saturday June 7.

Students Aged 13-19 Years (Born 2012 and earlier)

• Trial Event – Thursday 29 May 2025
• Secondary Schools Champion Schools Cross Country
• Venue: TBA

This is the secondary schools championship event and will double as the state team selection race for students turning 13 years and older in 2025.

For Year 7 students born 2013, a 12 years race will be held but WILL NOT be a selection race the state team. ALL Y6 and Y7 students born in 2013 wishing to trial for the state team, must nominate and race at the:

• SSWA State Team Specific Trial 10s-12s

IF YOUR SCHOOL IS ATTENDING SECONDARY SCHOOLS EVENT

Athletes who are attending and competing with their school team on the day, and would like to be considered for the State Team:

Please nominate via the XXX tab below.

IF YOUR SCHOOL IS NOT ATTENDING SECONDARY SCHOOLS 

Athletes who are attending the secondary schools championship without their school present will be racing as an individual. 

Please nominate via the XXX tab below.

Team Announcement
10 June 2025

Parent Information and Uniform Fitting 
Parent Information and Uniform fitting will be held at Tuart College 105 Banksia Ave, Tuart Hill

Monday 16 June 2025 (Evening TBA)

Regional families are encouraged to attend. Alternatively, regional families should make contact with SSWA Tour Leader to assist with remote order of uniform and paperwork. 

Trial: 10-12s

Saturday 7 June 2025

Venue TBA

Trial: 13 – 19s – Secondary Schools Cross Country Championship

Thursday 29 May 2025

Venue: TBA

Parent Information Evening:

Monday 16 June 2025 (Evening)

Tuart College, 105 Banksia St, Tuart Hill

Presentation Ceremony:

Sunday 31 August 2025

WA Team Training: 

Venue 1 – Perry Lakes or Alderbury Reserve, Floreat

Venue 2 – Kings Park, Zamia Cafe

2025 National Championships:

Gold Coast, Qld

Once the final team has been selected (including reserves) a training schedule will be released.

Training sessions will be held weekly on Sunday mornings at 8am

Training will usually conclude approx 9.15am

Training will vary between the two venues (Alderbury Reserve and Kings Park)

Students will be selected according to their age as of December 31.

Age divisions are offered from 10 – 18+

Please read the Selection Policy (tab below) for specific details regarding selection and trials, etc.

For Year 6 and Year 7 students born 2013 who turn 12 this year, please read the ‘TRIAL’ tab (left) to ensure you understand the trial requirements for the 12 year old age group.