Say 33, like 33e edition of the Calvados department school cross! The event is approaching, scheduled for Wednesday November 27, 2024, at La Pairie de Caen. Every year, thousands of students take part in this sporting event, organized by the Department, in conjunction with the National School Sports Union (UNSS) of Calvados.
Once again, nearly 3,500 children and teenagers, coming from 93 Calvados establishments, will be active all day on this last Wednesday in November. “From 10 a.m., three races will be reserved for primary school students and some classes of 6e. In the afternoon, ten races will see CM1-CM2 students, middle school and high school students compete. » , announce the organizers.
Relays, signings, toy drives…
In the news department: “A shared sports race during which students with disabilities run with able-bodied students in the form of a relay. » Beyond the racecourse laps that will be done, numerous activities will be in place: tree climbing, breakdancing, cycling concerts as well as various stands.
High-level sportsmen and women will also be present, with local handball, basketball, hockey, rugby and football clubs with the Stade Malherbe Caen. Enough to leave with lots of signings. The stars of the day will also be Olympic, with Flavie Renouard, member of the French athletics team, and Benjamin Lacroix-Desmazes, sitting volleyball player who also carried the Olympic flame last May.
Special mention also to the presence of Secours populaire: a toy collection for families in need will be held on the sidelines of the school cross.
