Kunama 1977

South Coast Regional Cross Country Championships

25 May 1977

Twenty-seven pupils from Monaro High School travelled to Nowra as a part of the Eurobodalla Zone to compete in the Regional Championships. The Region includes all schools in the Wollongong area and south to the Victorian border.
The day was most successful, with all competitors acquitting themselves well.

The outstanding results are as follows: South Coast Regional Champions
	Susan Freimanis	14 years girls	2000 metres
	Mandy Venables	15 years girls	3000 metres

Runner-up to the Regional Champion
	Samantha Lucas	12 years girls	2000 metres

Other places in the first 8
	Chris Comer	12 years boys	2000 metres
	Robyn Stove	16 years girls	3000 metres
	Debbie Rolfe	Senior girls	5000 metres
	Doug Burgess	Senior boys	5000 metres

All the above pupils who finished in the first eight places were selected to represent theSouth Coast Region at the NSW Championships conducted in Sydney on 7 June.

In addition to the above placegetters, two Monaro pupils were selected as reserves for the Regional Team:

	Claire Christie	13 years girls	2000 metres
	Vanessa Lucas	14 years girls	2000 metres

Susan Freimanis and Mandy Venables went on to finish 4th in their respective events at the State Championships.

Congratulations to all mentioned above and a special vote of thanks to the parents who assisted with transport - the trip would not have been possible without them.

R. Soper
Team Manager