Crackley Hall’s Junior Schools’ Cross Country Challenge

The event took place on a beautiful spring day out on the sports field at Crackley Hall School. The children were all keen to compete and ran with plenty of energy and enthusiasm, demonstrating determination and perseverance as they wound their way over the obstacles and round the 1500m course.

The U10 Girls’ race was the first to get going and it was a close matched affair. Dixie Grammar took overall first place, with Park Hill Juniors second and Twycross House third.

The U11 Boys were next, with pupils giving their all and showing fabulous team spirit. Harry was second across the line to take individual second but the whole Crackley team ran well and secured team first place. Dixie Grammar placed team second and Park Hill Juniors third.

The U11 Girls showed grit and determination. Fantastic running from Scarlett saw her finish second overall, Park Hill were team first, Clinton second and Twycross third.

Finally, in the U11 Boys’ race the runners set off at a fast pace. Leo and Ryan ran a determined race, and their perseverance helped them claim individual first and second place respectively. They helped Crackley Hall to team second place with Clinton finishing first overall and Twycross third.

All the individual races were followed by the Relay Race, a fun participation focused event where teams of four competitors ran a shorter course.

Crackley Hall’s teams all ran well with pupils claiming second place in both the Girls’ and Boys’ race. The House results were announced in assembly.

We were delighted to welcome British Olympic and Commonwealth athlete, Jo Wise, to kindly present the certificates at the end of the afternoon’s fun.

A huge well done to everyone who took part we are very proud of you all, not only for your resilient running but also for your support of one another cheering and encouraging all the runners along.

Many thanks to Princethorpe’s young sports leaders who attended the event, running as hare to guide the competitors, directing the runners on course and manning the finish line.

It was a super afternoon of cross-country fun.

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