Walhampton Perry Dalziell Cross Country

The Event - Information for Schools

Walhampton School is delighted to invite local schools to take part in the 45th annual Perry Dalziell Cross Country event on Wednesday 12th March 2025 held in the Walhampton School grounds.  

Those of you who have joined us for this event in the past will testify to the warm welcome, fun competition and camaraderie that this event offers. As the Director of Sport at Walhampton this will be my first experience of the Perry Dalziell and I am excited to welcome you all.

The Competition

There is no limit to the number of children racing in each age group team, only the first four children from each school will count towards the team score. Medals will be presented to the first, second and third place finishers and a team shield for each of the different age groups. Teams entering all six age groups will be eligible to win the Perry Dalziell Trophy. If your school would like to join us for the event please complete this entry form no later than 1st February 2025.

The Course

Building on the success of last year’s event, we will continue with the course adjustments to provide an added challenge at each age level. The updated course lengths were well-received, and we noticed that they better matched the abilities of the runners, adding a rewarding challenge for the children.

For those familiar with the layout: Year 4 pupils will complete a lap around one lake; Year 5 pupils will complete with a lap around both lakes; and Year 6 pupils will tackle the full route, which includes both lakes plus an additional lap around the playing fields to conclude the race. We will send maps and detailed route information to each school prior to the day and post them on this webpage, allowing you and the children ample time to familiarise yourselves with the course.

Timings 

Schools have the option of arriving at 1pm to walk the course prior to the race. We do ask if you are walking the course, pupils must be accompanied by a member of staff from the visiting school (not a parent), the group remain together and that you arrive in plenty of time to complete the walk without delaying the start of the first race. 

Arrival time to walk the course: 13:00

Arrival time (not walking the course): 13:30

U9 (Yr4) Boys & Girls Race: 14:00

U10 (Yr5) Boys & Girls Race: 14:20

U11 (Yr6) Boys & Girls Race: 14:45

Presentations 15:15 - 15:30 

Spectators

Parents and spectators are warmly invited to come and support and can enjoy teas and coffees whilst cheering on the runners.

Final Details

Final details including parking  information and maps of the detailed route will be posted as we progress towards the event on this webpage in February however in the meantime if you have any questions please email the Director of Sport, Richard Harrison-Poole on  r.harrisonpoole@walhampton.com.