The following race rules apply for all McGrady Financial Services Junior Cross Country Series races. Please read these carefully.

  • Parent/guardian (over 18) must be present at race venue at all times. Children must NOT be dropped off. This is not a training activity and coaches/volunteers will not be responsible for your child(ren).
  • Competitors must be paid up members of Newcastle AC, East Down AC, Burren AC Dromore AC or 3 Ways AC.
  • During races, NO headphones or ear pieces of any description are allowed for safety reasons.
  • All mobile phones etc. must be handed to parent/guardian before race.
  • Appropriate clothing and footwear must be worn.
  • Bring water and a healthy snack for after race.
  • Disclaimer must be read and understood before registering for race.
  • All non-starters and non-finishers must report to the finish line.
  • All race numbers MUST be handed in at end of each race. Numbers can be kept after the last race.

Disclaimer:

As parent/guardian (over 18 years of age), I confirm that I am aware of the organiser’s information & requirements inconnection with this Race Series. I declare that my child is medically fit to compete. I accept the hazards involved in cross country running & acknowledge that my child isentering & running in this Race Series at my risk. Other than the organiser’s liability forcausing death or personal injury by negligence, I confirm that I understand that the organisers, sponsors, officials, marshals accept no liability of any nature to me for any loss or damage to my child or our property.In the event of any illness/accident during this race, I consent to any necessary medical treatment being administeredto my child.I also hereby give my permission to the race organiser to use my child’s name, video and photographic likeness for promotional purposes of the sport.

Instructions for Registering

After reading the Disclaimer and Race Rules:

  • Enter athlete details in online form. Note that you only need to register once for all 5 races. It does not matter how many races you intend to compete in.
  • After Registering an ID number will display on the screen and you will be sent a confirmation email with this ID Number.
  • On day of race please arrive early and go to registration desk. You do not need to print out email (save paper!). Registration for all categories will close 15 minutes before the start of the first race.
  • You will then receive a race number after you pay the entry fee. This must be pinned on your front. The same number will be used throughout the Series so please remember to hand it in after each race.