AIMS Cross Country 2024

CROSS COUNRY 5th November 2024

We are thrilled to announce that Kolej Tuanku Ja'afar will be hosting the Red Division, AIMS Cross-Country Competition once again this year.

To ensure the smooth running of the competition and the safety of all participants and spectators, please take the time to carefully review the following details and important information before arrival.

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CROSS COUNRY Pre-register your attendance here. Whilst we will make every effort to accommodate, for those who do NOT pre-register we cannot guarantee entry.

Site map can be found here.

Washrooms: Adults: Cricket Pavilion (Primary start/finish) & Auditorium (Secondary start/finish).

Vistitor Safeguarding Code of conduct can be found here.

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Parking and Arrival Information Attendance Verification: Before entering, please complete the visitor's registration form attached here to confirm your attendance at the event.

This will allow a more efficient entry process.

Entrance: We kindly request that all spectators enter through the Secondary School’s main guardhouse entrance.

On-Site Road Closures: Please be aware that all roads on site will be closed from 8:15 am to 10:15 am. During this time, there will be no on-site traffic movement to ensure the safety of our runners. ***Visitors will not be able to enter the site after 8:15 am or leave until the roads reopen at 10:15 am*** Off-Site Parking: If necessary, alternative parking is available off-site. If you are parking roadside, please exercise caution as the road is typically very busy.

School site: Our marshals will be in place to guide and assist you in reaching your designated viewing areas for either the Primary or Secondary start/finish lines. Please also refer to our cross-country site map attached here.

Car Sharing Encouraged: To minimise parking congestion, we strongly encourage parents to consider car sharing. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated in advance, and it contributes to the overall success and safety of the event.

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Spectator Guidelines Expectations: We kindly remind all parents that each school is responsible for the behaviour of their attendees. We encourage a positive and respectful atmosphere throughout the competition.

Supportive Parents: We warmly welcome parents to come and support their children during the event. As spectators, you will have access to both secondary and primary XC start and finish lines, as well as designated areas of the course.

Staying within Designated Viewing Areas: For the safety of participants and the integrity of the event, it is essential that spectators remain within their designated viewing areas at all times.

Access to the school grounds away from the cross country is prohibited and please refrain from encroaching on the course during the races or running alongside participants.

Restroom Facilities: Adult restroom facilities are signposted for your convenience. Please be aware that adults are strictly not permitted to use the changing rooms/toilets designated for the runners. For Primary spectators, adult toilets will be located at the Cricket Pavilion, and for Secondary spectators, they will be available in our Auditorium Foyer.

Refreshments: There will be concession stands run by our Parents Teachers Committee (PTC), offering a selection of food and beverages, including snacks, and drinks. There will also be a coffee and food truck available to purchase refreshments. This will be located to the rear of the Cricket Pavilion for the duration of the event.

Photography: Professional photographers will be on-site in the morning to capture pictures of the event. Please note that the use of personal drones is prohibited on the premises. Particular care should be taken to avoid recording digital images of other students unnecessarily without consent. Similarly, sharing of such images should only be undertaken after careful consideration of possible impacts.

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Race Schedule

Primary Age Category Race Starts Located at the Cricket Field (U9, U10, U11) Time (AM) Secondary Age Category Race Starts Located at the Auditorium (U13, U15, O15) 07:30

Teams arrive and make their way to team areas for Primary and Secondary

07:40

Warm - Ups

08:00

Coaches meeting: Primary- starters tent/cricket field Secondary- Auditorium foyer

08:15

ALL ONSITE TRAFFIC IS STOPPED - INTERNAL ROADS CLOSED

08:30

U9 & U13 Girls

08:45

U9 & U13 Boys

09:00

U10 & U15 Girls

09:15

U10 & U15 Boys

09:30

U11 & O15 Girls

09:45

U11 & 015 Boys

10:00

Presentations and Award Ceremonies

10:15

Providing all Runners have finished - Roads Re-Open

10:30

All Teams Depart the Site

HOSTED BY: for more information on KTJ, please visit: www.ktj.edu.my