OVERVIEW
The Cross Country competition will take place in Parc Maisonneuve, which is situated next to the Olympic Park.

Cross Country races are open to runners of all levels of ability.

DATE
• Monday, 31 July 2006

SANCTIONED BY
Cross-country competition will be sanctioned by the Fédération québécoise d'athlétisme, member of Canada Athletics, which is a member of the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF).

AFFILIATION | MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
No affiliation or membership requirements for this sport.

ORGANISING COMMITTEE

The organising committee will be composed of the following people:

• Ms. Sonia Leclair, Sport Coordinator for the 1st Outgames
• Mr. Jean-Yves Cloutier, Competition Director
• Mr. Joël Dada, Assistant Competition Director
• Mr. Marc Maurais, Protocol and Ceremonies Director
• Mr. Jean-François Angers, Results and Secretariat Director
• Mr. Serge Thibaudeau, Technical Representative from the Fédération québécoise d'athlétisme

RULES
The Cross Country event will be governed by the rules of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).

ANTI-DOPING POLICY
The 1st World Outgames endorses a healthy and fair approach to sports training and competition. Sport events in the 1st World Outgames are sanctioned by provincial, national, and in some cases, international sports governing bodies. In order to adhere to the rules of these sporting federations and to guarantee that the Outgames are run in a fair and just manner, GLISA and the Outgames have adopted the policy as set by the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES), and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

Consequently, all athletes competing in the 1st World Outgames must adhere to GLISA’s position on drugs in sport and may be required to undergo drug-testing. We encourage all participants to become familiar with this policy.
 
POLICY ON TRANSITIONED AND TRANSGENDER ATHLETES
The objective of the 1st World Outgames in this regard is to provide an experience where all athletes are able to compete in a safe and welcoming environment, without discrimination of any kind. Our priority is to find the appropriate balance to ensure that no person, regardless of their birth gender, is disadvantaged in athletic competition and at the same time that no person participating in the Outgames experiences discrimination.

GLISA and the 1st World Outgames have collaborated so as to develop a policy that reflects this balance. We encourage all participants, especially those who have identified themselves as ‘transgender’ in the registration process, to become familiar with this policy.

COMPETITION FORMAT
Two events will be offered: a short distance 4 km race and a long distance 10 km race. Athletes will be grouped by age and gender.

Cross-country     4 km and 10 km

Course in PDF format (824 Ko)

Each athlete may register for only one event.

Events in the programme

AGE CATEGORIES
Age categories will be the same for each gender, though women and men will race separately. Age will be determined by the participant’s age on 31 December 2006.

COMPETITION SCHEDULE
The competition will take place, rain or shine. The final schedule will be attached as an appendix to this guide.

The site will be open to participants as of 7:00 AM.
10 km Womens:
Start time: 8:00 AM

10 km Mens:
Start time: 9:45 AM

4 km Womens:
Start time: 10:30 AM

4 km Mens:
Start time: 11:15 AM

Medals ceremonies:
at 12 PM

And of competitions
13h00 PM

REFEREES AND OFFICIALS
There will be officials present the entire length of the course.

SERVICES

• Locker Rooms/Showers
• First Aid
• Concessions
• Physiotherapy and Massotherapy

In partnership with the Fédération québécoise des massothérapeutes and Kinatex Sport Physio, the 1st World Outgames is pleased to offer physio and massotherapy services in the following locations:

• Parc Jean-Drapeau
• Centre sportif du Parc olympique
• Complexe sportif Claude-Robillard
• Viger Square (massotherapy only)

These services will also be available to volunteers and spectators at special rates

COMPETITION SITE AND TRANSPORTATION

The course has a grass surface with small hills. The course is composed of two loops: one 2 km loop (for the 4 km event) and one 2.5 km loop (for the 10 km event).

Parc Maisonneuve

Viau

.Intersection Viau / Sherbrooke

COURSE MAP

• Cross-country
• 4 km and 10 km
• Course in PDF format (824 Ko)

RESULTS
Results will be posted at the competition site as well as on the web site of the 1st World Outgames.

MEDALS
Every participant in the 1st World Outgames Montréal 2006 will receive a participation medal. In recognition of personal achievement in Cross Country running, there will also be medals awarded for first, second and third place for each event.

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
Saturday July 29th at 10:00:
Invitation from the Montréal Galopin/Front Runners to their morning run on the beautiful Mont Royal, where you will discover a breath taking view of the city. The run will be followed by a get together breakfast at a local bagel shop.

Sunday July 30, from 16:00 to 19:00 :
At Le Club Sandwich 1578, rue Sainte-Catherine Est, Montreal with Frontrunner slides, draw prizes, cash bar, and guest speakers.

Wednesday August 2nd at 18:30:
Invitation from the Galopin/Front Runners will organize a 10km run/guided-visit of the Montreal old town, gay village and different sites of interests.

ACCREDITATION
During the accreditation, participants from Canada will be required to show government-issued identification with a photo. For athletes from all other countries, a passport will be the preferred form of identification. Furthermore, every participant will be required to provide his or her participant number

Main Accreditation Centre (Salle 220C Hall Viger)
Volunteers
20 to 23 July	08:00 to 18:00	Palais des congrès de Montréal
Participants - Conference
24 to 28 July	08:00 to 20:00	Palais des congrès de Montréal
Participants - Sport and Culture
27 and 28 July	08:00 to 20:00	Palais des congrès de Montréal
29 July	08:00 to 18:00	Palais des congrès de Montréal
30 July	08:00 to 12:00	Palais des congrès de Montréal

Late Accreditation (Limited Services)
30 July to 5 août	08:00 to 18:00	Olympic Stadium (rotonde)
30 July to 3 août	08:00 to 18:00	Complexe sportif Claude-Robillard
4 August	08:00 to 14:00	Complexe sportif Claude-Robillard
30 July	12:00 to 18:00	Palais des congrès (5e étage)
31 July to 5 August	08:00 to 18:00	Palais des congrès (5e étage)

SPORT COORDINATOR
If you have any questions about cross-country, please email us at crosscountry@montreal2006.org.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
Une foire aux questions sera affichée ici prochainement.

REGISTRATION FOLLOW-UP
Visit the statistics page to see an overview of the 1st World Outgames Montréal 2006 participating cities.

REGISTRATION TWO GREAT LATE REGISTRATION FEE OFFERS! Go for the full package or for the à la carte – it’s up to you! Register as an individual or as a team. Bring your friends. Come play for real. The registration period for the 1st World Outgames ends very soon! To be eligible to participate, it is essential that your registration is paid in full.   Please take a few minutes to complete your profile, if needed, and pay your registration online to ensure your place in your selected activity/activities.   Hurry! Time is running out!   FULL REGISTRATION PACKAGE* Sports and Culture   $325 CAD   Full Registration package for Sport and Culture participants includes: One event (sport or culture) Participation at the Opening Ceremony Participation at the Closing Ceremony One métro/bus pass A participation medal Free admission as a spectator to your selected sport/cultural activities Reduced admission fee to all other sports (as a spectator) Participant Souvenir Bag which includes: city and transit maps, official games programme, souvenir poster and Montréal and Québec tourist information brochures Rebate of $100 CAD for the International Conference 20% discount for the games' souvenir book Over a week of friendship, fun and discoveries! *Note : - Subject to change without notice. - Additional sports/cultural activity (maximum 3) at $75 CAD. - Offer valid for new registration. Subject to availability as some   events (sport or culture) may close before the deadline.  I want to register now >>  For more information, please visit the Registration page. À LA CARTE PROMOTION* Sports and Culture   $75 CAD   The À la carte Promotion* for Sport and Culture participants includes: One event (sport or culture) A participation medal Free admission as a spectator to your selected sport/cultural activities Participant Souvenir Bag which includes: city and transit maps, official games programme, souvenir poster and Montréal and Québec tourist information brochures Over a week of friendship, fun and discoveries! *Note : - Subject to change without notice. - Additional sports/cultural activity (maximum 3) at $75 CAD. - Offer valid for new registration. Subject to availability as some   events (sport or culture) may close before the deadline.  I want to register now >>  For more information, please visit the Registration page.