Cross Country

Athletics NSW Short Course Cross Country Championships 

During the holidays, six of our girls ventured to Dapto for the Athletics NSW Short Course Cross Country Championships. There were some fantastic performances across the board, with clear highlights being Gemma Dixon (Year 9) racing to bronze in the 14 years and Siena Cassidy (Year 4) claiming her third state medal in the winter season, finishing strongly to also claim bronze in the 10 years. Other strong performances included:  

• Rachel Schwulst (Year 11) – 17 years – 9th  

• Grace Beck (Year 11) – 17 years – 11th  

• Mia Croker (Year 12) – 18 years – 14th  

• Harriet Murphy (Year 10) – 15 years – 16th 

What a way to start Term 3!! – NSW All Schools Cross Country Championships 

The NSW All Schools Cross Country Championships were held on day one of Term 3 at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre (SIEC). Five of our Pymble girls took part and delivered some fantastic performances. Congratulations to the following girls:  

• Anna Smart (Year 7) – 12 years 3km – 15th 

• Gemma Dixon (Year 9) – 14 years 4km – 11th  

• Isobel Shorter (Year 10) – 15 years 4km – 46th  

• Tully Black (Year 12) – 18 years 6km – 7th  

• Lily Jones (Year 12) – 18 years 6km – 13th  

NSW PSSA Cross Country Championships 

The following day, the action continued with the NSW PSSA Cross Country Championships, also at SIEC. Siena Cassidy (Year 4) capped off a strong winter season with a brilliant eleventh place finish in the ten years 2km event, also helping the NSWCIS team to claim first place. Well done, Siena.  

Deb Walsham, Head Coach of Cross Country