2015/2016 Season Handbook - Cherrybrook Athletics Club

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CHERRYBROOK
ATHLETICS
HANDBOOK
SEASON 2015/2016
www.cherrybrookathletics.org.au
Contents
WELCOME TO THE 2015/2016 SEASON............................................................................................ 2
COMMITTEE MEMBERS CONTACTS ................................................................................................. 3
REGISTRATION CHECKLIST .............................................................................................................. 4
FRIDAY NIGHT COMPETITION ........................................................................................................... 5
IMPORTANT REMINDERS .................................................................................................................. 6
AGE MANAGERS ................................................................................................................................ 6
SEASON CALENDAR .......................................................................................................................... 7
LITTLE ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIP DATES .................................................................................... 9
PARENT ROSTER ............................................................................................................................... 9
UNIFORMS ........................................................................................................................................ 10
UNDER 17 AGE GROUP ................................................................................................................... 11
CANTEEN .......................................................................................................................................... 11
RECORDING CLUB RECORDS ........................................................................................................ 11
CURRENT CLUB RECORDS ............................................................................................................. 12
COACHING ........................................................................................................................................ 12
INSURANCE ...................................................................................................................................... 13
ATHLETE FUNDING .......................................................................................................................... 13
WEBSITES ......................................................................................................................................... 13
BEHAVIOURAL GUIDELINES............................................................................................................ 13
LITTLE ATHLETICS REPRESENTATIVE SEASON ........................................................................... 15
AWARDS............................................................................................................................................ 17
JETS – LAs DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR U12 – U17 ATHLETES ............................................ 18
SENIOR COMPETITIONS AVAILABLE FOR DUAL REGISTERED ATHLETES ................................ 18
AWARDS............................................................................................................................................ 20
THE PARENT TEST ........................................................................................................................... 21
FOR THE PARENTS .......................................................................................................................... 22
BASIC RULES FOR ATHLETIC EVENTS .......................................................................................... 23
WARM UP EXERCISES & ‘SKILLS TRAINING’ ................................................................................. 29
EVENTS BY AGE GROUP ................................................................................................................. 36
PROGRAM 1 2015-16 ........................................................................................................................ 37
PROGRAM 2 2015-16 ........................................................................................................................ 38
PROGRAM 3 2015-16 ........................................................................................................................ 39
GREENWAY OVAL MAP.......................................................................................................................41
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WELCOME TO THE 2015/2016 SEASON
An exciting new season of athletics is about to begin and the Committee would like you be aware of the
following points.
1) You will receive a registration number, age patch and sponsorship patch for each registered athlete.
Please read the instructions carefully before attaching the patches to the uniform.
2) Please read this book carefully as it contains all the information you need to keep up to date with the
club’s activities, important information on how each event is conducted and tips about stretching.
3) Please regularly review the club’s website for the posting of weekly performances of the athletes (under
“Weekly Results”), photos and other important information relating to upcoming carnivals etc and the
regular club newsletters. Put the web address (www.cherrybrookathletics.org.au) under your favourites list.
It is important that you receive the weekly newsletters from the club via email as it is our main form of
communication. If you are not receiving them please contact Elizabeth Jones on
[email protected] for Little Athletes and Karin Webb on [email protected] for
Senior Athletes.
4) Please note rules relating to Age Groups and parent help on Friday nights. No Age Group will proceed to
the first event, until the Age Manager and Assistant have signed on and have up to 4 parent helpers to
assist them for the evening. Parents who are assisting an age group must remain with that age group for
the whole night and assist with the age group. All must be wearing the appropriate fluro bibs. Yellow Bibs
for age group helpers and Orange bibs for Officials and Timekeepers. Parents generally will not be allowed
on the field, unless they are officiating or timekeeping in an official capacity. Also, note that each Age
Group will be rostered to help in a specific area each week – Equipment Set Up, Canteen & BBQ, Timing
Gates Helpers or Timing Gates Pack up. Without these rostered duties the Friday night competitions
cannot proceed. Each age group is responsible for packing up the equipment of their last event.
5) Remember that a parent or guardian is expected to be in attendance each week for all Little Athletes.
The club is not a child minding service for Friday nights. Athletes found not to have a parent or guardian on
the field will be asked to sit in the club house until a parent or guardian arrives.
6) Please get involved and support the Age Managers (who are all volunteers) and the club generally. If
you do, you will have a great time and so will your children.
7) The club is also on the lookout for event officials and coaches, especially for the younger children.
Please contact Valmé Kruger on 0402 126 060 for more details regarding coaching assistance.
8) Remember that it can get very cold on some nights, especially early in the season. Make sure both
athletes and parents bring plenty of warm clothing. You have been warned.
9) Some nights will be devoted to teaching athletes the skills of each event and ensuring that parents and
Age Managers are fully informed on how each event runs. These will be great nights and you and your
child’s attendance will help ensure that both athletes and parents have a great season.
We look forward to seeing you all this season.
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS CONTACTS
POSITION
NAME
PHONE
MOBILE
EMAIL
0407 070 758
[email protected]
Seniors Executive
President
John Sharpe
Vice President
Matt Joyce
9424 0802 wk
0402 485 998
[email protected]
Secretary
Phillip Lamperts
9869 8481
9874 2625 wk
0407 911 842
[email protected]
Treasurer
Sandra Moore
9980 6670
0402 099 206
[email protected]
Registrar
Karin Webb
9989 8314
0408 622 144
[email protected]
President
Sean O’Connor
9651 5662
0411 263 548
[email protected]
Vice President
Craig Little
0401 714 087
[email protected]
Secretary
Phillip Lamperts
9869 8481
9874 2625 wk
0407 911 842
[email protected]
Treasurer
Sandra Moore
9980 6670
0402 099 206
[email protected]
Registrar
Elizabeth Jones
9875 1482
0403 961 884
[email protected]
Mel Clark
9482 8010
0422 689 901
[email protected]
0410 687 406
[email protected]
0411 356 755
[email protected]
0420 589 148
[email protected]
Juniors Executive
Other Committee
Age Manager coordinators
Sandra Hughes
Junior
Championships
Jen Bishop
Juniors Records & Rankings
Jill Ingram
Senior
Championships
Seniors Records and
Rankings
8411 1021
Matt Joyce
9424 0802 wk
0402 485 998
[email protected]
Matt Joyce
9424 0802 wk
0402 485 998
[email protected]
Jen Little
9489 5331
0414 359 960
[email protected]
Daylene Chapman
0425 282 154
[email protected]
Website
Jill Ingram
0420 589 148
[email protected]
Equipment
Philip Smillie
0409 654 974
[email protected]
Equipment Assistant
Vacant – Please contact Philip Smillie if interested
Coaching
Valmé Kruger
Publicity
Vacant – Please contact Sean O’Connor if interested
General
Ven Collett
Jnr Registrar Assistant
Vacant – Please contact Elizabeth Jones if interested
Canteen
Vacant – Please contact Karin Webb if interested
Uniforms
9653 3126
9980 9994
0402 126 060
0418 246 556
[email protected]
[email protected]
Daven Timms
9476 4480
0425 232 854
[email protected]
Trish Hirst
9144 7384
0404 029 335
[email protected]
Jnr Champ Assistants
USEFUL WEBSITES
Cherrybrook Athletics Club www.cherrybrookathletics.org.au
See above listing
NSW Little Athletics
www.laansw.com.au
9633 4511
NSW Athletics (Senior)
www.nswathletics.org.au
9746 1122
Athletics Australia
www.athletics.com.au
03 9820 3511
Hornsby Council wet weather www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au after 3pm 9847 6764
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REGISTRATION CHECKLIST
Before your child can compete for the first time each season, please check that you have completed the
following for each registered LAs Athlete.
1) Completed a registration form either online or hard copy.
2) Paid the full registration amount
3) Shown proof of age - if new, transferring or not been registered for the last 2 seasons.
4) Have full club uniform – available to purchase through the club or online
5) Collected an age patch, registration number and Jetstar patch.
6) Attached the above patches correctly to the uniform. Note that the current season registration number
must be attached each year for your child to be eligible to compete on Friday nights.
7) Completed a NSW Member Protection form (one for each assisting adult)
8) Completed a Medical form.
9) Complete a Volunteer form.
VOLUNTEER FORM
All parents/guardians must complete this form and select how you will assist the club throughout the season.
Parents/ Guardians must agree to have their child/ren accompanied by a caregiver each time they attend
Little Athletics, and must agree to assist with a duty or with their age group throughout the season. The Parent
Roster is available in this Handbook.
Little Athletics is run on 100% Volunteers - Committee Members, Officials, Age Managers and Track and
Field Helpers are all parents volunteering their time for our Little Athletes. Please make sure you do your part
to make their athletics run smoothly. If a Little Athlete turns up without an accompanying adult/guardian
they will not be allowed to compete and will remain in the clubhouse until a parent/guardian returns.
MEDICAL FORM
Please ensure you complete a medical form with information for each of your participating athletes – max 3
per form. This information is used to advise the age managers and medical officers e.g. St John’s Ambulance
of athletes with specific conditions and needs.
If you have an athlete with a specific medical condition e.g. Epilepsy, Asthma, Diabetes, Severe
Allergies(requiring epipen) etc., it would be helpful at the beginning of the season if you could identify your
child to their age manager and inform the St John’s Ambulance officers of any specific treatment which may
be necessary in the event of an emergency. Children are required to have their own epipen or inhaler with
them if required.
NSW MEMBER PROTECTION FORM
It is a Government requirement that any adult volunteering with children completes one of these forms for
each place of volunteering i.e. if you have completed a form at your child’s school or soccer club you are still
required to complete one at Cherrybrook Athletics.
This form must be completed by any parent or caregiver who takes the field in a voluntary role. Extra copies
are kept in the canteen so that visiting family and friends who wish to assist with a child’s group can quickly
complete one prior to taking the field.
Adults who have not completed a form for whatever reason are asked to spectate from either the hill or
from behind the fence. This rule applies to all spectators.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Please make sure your current contact details are kept up to date with the club. The club will email you
regularly throughout the season, provided you have ticked this option when registering, to keep you
informed of what week’s program we are running, of Championship nominations and events etc. Families
who do not receive an email from the club by the first week of competition are asked to check their
registration details. This can be done by going into the Join up/Register area on the Little Athletics NSW
website and logging in using the athlete’s username & password. Once you have logged in, click the
“Update My Details” and check your details have been entered correctly. Please also check that you have
selected YES to the mailing list request which is towards the bottom of your member details. If you do not
know the athlete’s Username or Password please contact our Little Athletics Assistant Registrar – Elizabeth
Jones ([email protected]) – who can then email you the details.
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FRIDAY NIGHT COMPETITION
Cherrybrook Competition Nights are held at Greenway Oval No2 on Shepherds Drive, Cherrybrook on most
Friday nights throughout the season (see calendar) and are open to all registered little athletes and senior
athletes.
On arrival please assist with the set-up of the track and field and then assemble on the concrete area outside
the amenities block for some quick messages. Please find your child’s age manager and sign in your child.
Friday night competitions commence promptly at 5.45 pm with warm-up. Following the warm up, athletes
assemble with their age groups and proceed to their first event once they have their age managers and four
helpers.
The first event on the week’s program commences promptly at 6.00 pm and generally the program will finish
by 8.30 pm
All officials and helpers must be signed on at their duties by the commencement of events at 6.00 pm.
All age groups with a rostered duty (see parent roster) must be present to do their roster at 5.15-5.30 pm at
the beginning of the night.
It can become very cold at Cherrybrook Oval, especially during September, October and November.
It is therefore important to ensure that both athletes and parents bring adequate warm clothing. Warm
fleecy club tops are available for purchase through our onsite uniform shop and athletes may run in
these tops on club nights. We also recommend that the athletes have drink bottles with them each
night, especially in the summer months. Bottled water is available from our canteen.
A parent and/or a nominated guardian must be in attendance for each athlete each Friday night and all
parents/guardians are expected to undertake their roles as general field officials. The only exceptions will be
parents with young children or special exemptions agreed to at registration.
Please ensure you are familiar with, and assist with your age groups “set up” and “pack away” duties each
week, and ensure you assist with your age groups rostered duty.
NIGHTLY PROGRAM
The club runs three different competition programs to provide athletes with the opportunity to tackle all events
open to their age group. Program 1 will be used on the first competition night, Program 2 the second night
and Program 3 the third, and so on.
If a night is washed out, the program is postponed until the following Friday night. The program to be used
on a given night is advertised on the club website (www.cherrybrookathletics.org.au) and a copy of the
program will be posted on the wall near the canteen.
Copies of the three competition programs are located at the back of this handbook.
FRIDAY NIGHT COMPETITION RESULTS
Each week when all results have been uploaded there will be an announcement on the Cherrybrook Athletics
website Results Page (generally by midday Saturday). Note: Field results entered into iPads or tablet devices
on the field upload when saved. You can then access the results by logging into the ResultsHQ website
www.resultshq.com.au using your registered email address and password. If you do not know your password
or username, click on the ResultsHQ screen prompts.
DUAL REGISTERED ATHLETES
A dual athlete is a person registered in the U12-U17 age group who competes in Little Athletics competitions
(through LANSW) and Senior Athletics Competitions (through ANSW). Dual registered athletes compete in
their little athletics age groups on Friday nights club competition. For competitions in senior events held
outside regular Cherrybrook Centre meeting nights, please consult the Athletics NSW Summer Athletics
Handbook, which can be accessed from the Athletics NSW website www.nswathletics.org.au Details are
also sent out in newsletters from the Club to registered seniors. For further information, please contact our
Senior Championships Officer Matthew Joyce on 0402 485 998 or email: [email protected]
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WET WEATHER
In the event of wet weather on any particularly meeting night, please phone Hornsby Council’s wet weather
number listed below after 3.00 pm.
If the Council has closed the grounds, we will not be competing that night. Wet weather updates are also
available on the club’s website. In all other circumstances where weather is a factor a decision on whether
the night will proceed will be made at 5.45pm.
The wet weather number is: 9847-6764
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
For Parents for Cherrybrook Athletics Competition Nights.
All Little Athletes who compete on a Friday night must have a parent or nominated guardian in attendance
at the oval.
Each Age Group must have an Age Manager and an Assistant Age Manager signed on and 4 helpers
before the group will be able to proceed to their first event. If any Age group has not completed its rostered
set up duties, or provided the required number of helpers for the rostered duty it will not proceed to the first
event until the duties are filled.
In line with new Working With Children regulations, all parents/guardians assisting with an event (including
working in the canteen) must sign on at arrival at that station. Sign-in books with be available at each
location.
Please ensure you assemble with one of your child’s age groups at the start of the evening so that you can
be allocated duties for the evening as either an age helper or to assist with your age group’s allocated duty
area for the evening. Note Under 13-15s will be combined. This means 24 parents are needed for the age
groups alone. In addition there are a minimum of 4 time keepers, and 4 starters to run the events. It will be
the helpers’ responsibility to do measuring, raking etc. at the events. Additionally the parent roster requires
2 - 3 canteen helpers and 2 barbeque helpers and up to 9 timing gates helpers each week.
As you can see it is a big undertaking to run an efficient program. If everyone chips in and helps, the
program will run well, start and finish on time and everyone will have an enjoyable and rewarding evening.
Please note that the club will be checking if parents are not attending and are simply dropping children off
and picking them up. Athletes who are found to be without a parent or guardian will be asked to sit out from
competition and wait to be collected from the club room. The club knows it may be difficult for legitimate
reasons for a parent to always be there. All you have to do is ensure your child has a nominated guardian
for the night and the child and the guardian know who they are and the age manager is informed. Please
remember the club is not a baby-sitting service.
During the Competition Session, unless you are assisting the Age Manager with the age group or
undertaking a duty you will not be allowed on the field for safety reasons. All spectators are asked to watch
from either behind the fence or from the bank.
No pets are allowed at our Friday night competitions or at training/coaching nights.
We hope everyone has a great season and remember, on Friday nights till Christmas it may be cold so
bring plenty of warm clothing.
AGE MANAGERS
What is an age manager and what is their role in Little Athletics at Cherrybrook?
An age manager is someone who has volunteered to look after and manage a particular age group during
the athletics season and in doing so, helps their athletes understand, compete and most importantly, enjoy
their athletics in both track and field events.
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Your age manager requires 4 helpers to assist each Friday night. Parents should offer their assistance to
one of their children’s age managers and if not required as a helper for the evening should assist with the
age group’s rostered duty.
Please make an effort to make yourself known to your child’s age manager and show them your
appreciation.
Cherrybrook Athletics would like to thank all the Age Managers and Assistants for volunteering their time in
this role this season.
SEASON CALENDAR
Dual athletes are athletes who are in the U12 or above age groups and registered with both LAs and Athletics NSW.
Day
Date
Event
Place
For
AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2015
Orientation Night for New Families & Age
Greenway Oval #2
Fri
28 Aug
All
Managers
Cherrybrook
Greenway Oval #2
1st Cherrybrook Competition/Training Night
Fri
4
All
No measuring. 2 throws/jumps. Use gates. Coaching
Cherrybrook
Greenway Oval #2
Fri
11
Cherrybrook Competition Night
All
Cherrybrook
Greenway Oval #2
Fri
18
Cherrybrook Competition Night Trial night #1
All
Cherrybrook
High
Tue
22
All Schools Championships entries close 5pm
School
Greenway Oval #2
Fri
25
All
Trial Night #2
Cherrybrook
NSW All Schools Multi Event Championship and
High
Sat+Sun
26-27
SOPAC
All Schools Warm Up
School
Sun
27
Introduction to Coaching Course
UTS Norths
Parents
OCTOBER 2015
Greenway Oval #2
Fri
2
All
Trial Night #3
Cherrybrook
ThurHigh
8-11
NSW All Schools Championships
SOPAC
Sun
School
Greenway Oval #2
Fri
9
All
Cherrybrook
Sun
11
Introduction to Coaching Course
Barton Park, Parramatta
Parents
Greenway Oval #2
Fri
16
All
Club Age Group Photos Taken
Cherrybrook
Duals
Sat
17
ANSW Treloar Shield #1
SOPAC
Seniors
Trans-Tasman entries close 5pm
Wed
21
Junior State Relay entries close 5pm
Greenway Oval #2
Fri
23
All
Cherrybrook
Duals
Sat
24
Narrabeen
Seniors
Mon
26
Senior State Relay entries close 5pm
Greenway Oval #2
Fri
30
All
Cherrybrook
Duals
Sat
31
Bass Hill
Seniors
NOVEMBER 2015
Greenway Oval #2
Fri
6
All
Zone nominations close
Cherrybrook
Duals
Sat
7
ES Marks
Seniors
Greenway Oval #2
Fri
13
All
Cherrybrook
Sat+Sun
14-15
Athletics NSW Senior State Relay Championships Blacktown
Duals
Club coaching night. Variety of events.
Greenway Oval #2
Fri
20
All
No competition
Cherrybrook
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Sat+Sun
21-22
Fri
27
Sat
28
LA’s State Relays Championships
Club Multi Event Competition
SOPAC
Greenway Oval #2
Cherrybrook
Bass Hill
DECEMBER 2015
Last competition night at Greenway Park
before Christmas break
Greenway Oval #2
Cherrybrook
Campbelltown
Australian All Schools Championships
Melbourne
Melbourne
Fri
4
Sat
5
Fri-Sun
4-6
Mon
7
Schools Knockout Championships
Fri
11
No Club Comp Due to Zone Championships
Sat
12
Blacktown
Sat+Sun
Fri-Sun
12-13
18-20
LA’s North Metropolitan Zone Championships
LA’s Christmas Coaching Camp
Barton Park, Parramatta
TBA
Sat
19
ES Marks
U8-U11
All
Duals
Seniors
All
Duals
Seniors
High
School
High
School
Duals
Seniors
U7-U17
U8-U17
Duals
Seniors
CHRISTMAS BREAK
JANUARY 2016
Greenway Oval #2
Cherrybrook
ANSW Club Championships
ANSW Combined Event Championships
SOPAC
Fri
8
Sat+Sun
9-10
Fri
15
Sun
Sun
17
24
Trans-Tasman Challenge Day
Blacktown Australia Day Carnival
Fri
22
Fri
29
Sat
Sun
30
31
Wed
3
Fri
5
Fri-Sun
Fri
Sat+Sun
5-7
12
13-14
Fri
19
Fri
26
Club Multi Event Competition
Hunter Track Classic
Hunter Track Classic Coaching Clinic
FEBRUARY 2016
LA’s State Multi Event entries close
NSW Youth & Junior Championships
No Club Comp Due to Region Championships
LA’s Region Championships
Club PB Fundraiser Competition
Greenway Oval #2
Cherrybrook
Auckland NZ
Glenwood
Greenway Oval #2
Cherrybrook
Greenway Oval #2
Cherrybrook
Glendale
Glendale
All
Duals
Seniors
All
U11+U12
U6-U17
All
All
U7-U17
Greenway Oval #2
Cherrybrook
SOPAC
Narrabeen
Greenway Oval #2
Cherrybrook
Greenway Oval #2
Cherrybrook
All
Duals
U8-U17
All
All
Fri
4
Sat
Sat+Sun
ThurSun
Sat
5
5-6
MARCH 2016
Representative Club Photo Night
ANSW All Comers
LA’s State Multi Event Championships
8-13
Australian Youth & Junior Championships
Perth
Duals
12
ANSW All Comers
Last Cherrybrook Competition Night for the
season
No Club Comp Due to LANSW State
LA’s State Championships
ANSW All Comers
TBA
Greenway Oval #2
Cherrybrook
U12+
SOPAC
TBA
U9-U17
U12+
Australian Athletics Championships
SOPAC
Open
Fri
11
Fri
Fri-Sun
Sat
ThurSun
18
18-20
24
31-3 Apr
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Greenway Oval #2
Cherrybrook
TBA
Barden Park Dubbo
All
U12+
U7-U17
All
Sun
24
Sun
15 May
Wed
15 Jun
Sun
3 Jul
APRIL 2016
Australian LA’s Championships
MAY / JUNE / JULY 2016
Cherrybrook Athletics AGM & Presentation
LA’s State Cross Country and Road Walks entries
close 5pm
LA’s State Cross Country & Road Walks
Adelaide
U13+U15
Dural Country Club
All
U7-U17
Dapto
U7-U17
LITTLE ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIP DATES
Date
Sat 21 Nov 2015
Sun 22 Nov 2015
Championship
Details
LAs State Relays Championships
Day 1: U8 – U11
LAs State Relays Championships
Day 2: U12 – U17
SOPAC Homebush
Relay Selection is done by athlete nomination.
All interested athletes U8+ are encouraged to Nominate
Sat + Sun 12-13 Dec 2015 North Metropolitan Zone Championships Zone Selection is done by athlete nomination U7 – U17
Sat + Sun 5-6 Mar 2016
LAs NSW State Multi Event
Championships Barden Park Dubbo
Auckland NZ – NSW vs Auckland
First six placegetters at Zone in U8 upwards qualify for
Regional then next best four from finals from either of the
two qualifying zones.
Entry available for athletes U7-U17 there are no
qualifying requirements
Fri – Sun 18-20 Mar 2016
LAs NSW State Championships
SOPAC Homebush
First two placegetters at Regional in U9 upwards qualify
for State (plus the next 8 best performances in the State).
Australian Little Athletics Championships
Adelaide
LAs NSW State Cross Country and Road
Walks Championships
A team of 22 x U13 athletes are selected from State and
4 x U15 from State Multi
A $10 entry fee covers both cross country and road walk
if desired. Country Venue yet to be announced.
Sun 17 Jan 2016
Trans-Tasman Challenge Day
Sat + Sun 13-14 Feb 2016 LAs NSW Regional Championships
Sat 23 Apr 2016
Sun 3 July 2016
To find out details on Little Athletics Gala Days and special events, please check your Little Athletics
Calendar or visit the Little Athletics NSW website at www.laansw.com.au
PARENT ROSTER
The Weekly Event Program carries over if a week is cancelled due to wet weather, the Parent Duty Roster
is date based and will not change. If wet weather cancels a Friday carnival when you are on duty, that is
your good luck - one less duty in the season!
Date
September 4
11
18
25
October 2
9
16
23
30
November 6
13
20
27
December 4
11
Equipment Out
From 5.30 pm
Canteen & BBQ
6-8.15 pm
Timing Gate Helpers
Snr B & Snr G
10B & 10G
9B & 9G
9B & 9G
7B & 7G
10B & 10G
7B & 7G
8B & 8G
Snr B & Snr G
8B & 8G
9B & 9G
6B & 6G
11B & 11G
7B & 7G
9B & 9G
10B & 10G
6B & 6G
12B & 12G
9B & 9G
11B & 11G
Snr B & Snr G
11B & 11G
6B & 6G
12B & 12G
7B & 7G
8B & 8G
10B & 10G
8B & 8G
12B & 12G
7B & 7G
12B & 12G
Snr B & Snr G
9B & 9G
Snr B & Snr G
6B & 6G
8B & 8G
6B & 6G
7B & 7G
Snr B & Snr G
10B & 10G
8B & 8G
11B & 11G
NO CLUB COMPETITION DUE TO ZONE
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
-9-
Timing Gates Pack
up*
11B & 11G
12B & 12G
9B & 9G
Snr B & Snr G
10B & 10G
11B & 11G
12B & 12G
9B & 9G
Snr. B & Snr G
10B & 11G
11B & 11G
12B & 12G
Snr.B & Snr.G
Snr B & Snr G
January 8
15
22
29
February 5
12
19
26
March 4
11
12B & 12G
9B & 9G
6B & 6G
9B & 9G
10B & 10G
7B & 7G
10B & 10G
11B & 11G
8B & 8G
11B & 11G
6B & 6G
12B & 12G
7B & 7G
8B & 8G
6B & 6G
NO CLUB COMPETITION DUE TO REGION
6B & 6G
7B & 7G
10B & 10G
8B & 8G
12B & 12G
7B & 7G
Snr B & Snr G
9B & 9G
8B & 8G
10B & 10G
6B & 6G
11B & 11G
*NB – TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND GIVEN AS A GUIDE ONLY
10B & 10G
11B & 11G
12B & 12G
9B & 9G
10B & 10G
9B & 9G
11B & 11G
12B & 12G
Snr B & Snr G
Special Notes
 SNR B & SNR G are 13’s, 14’s, 15’s and 17 parents.
 "Equipment Out" requires the assistance of ALL parents from the age groups on duty, and must commence
between 5.15 and 5.30 pm in order to have the equipment ready for the start of the competition.
 "Canteen and BBQ" requires the assistance of 2 or 3 parents per rostered age group. This could be broken
into 'shifts' of perhaps 1 hour each.
 Timing Gate Helpers requires 2-3 people per set of gates and we have 3 sets of gates. This can be divided
into shifts of 1 hour by the age manager if required.
 "Timing Gates Pack up" requires the assistance of ALL parents from the age groups on duty, and will require
those parents to remain until the completion of ALL events (not just the events of the Age Groups on duty or
their own child) to ensure that all equipment is packed away before we vacate the oval at approximately
8.15-8.30. Some sets of gates finish before others and these can be packed away progressively.
 Age Managers may wish to consider a 'roster within a roster' to ensure that all responsibilities are met and
make sure that everyone in the age group does their fair share.
 All parents must complete the "Sign on Sheet" at the entrance to the field to be covered by insurance.
Parents who are not assisting with the running of the competition and who do not ‘sign on’ are not permitted
on the field, but must remain on the outside of the oval fencing.
 The last age group to conduct an event each night (other than timing gates) MUST pack up that event and
return all equipment to the storage area
UNIFORMS
Cherrybrook Little Athletics has a Centre uniform (Red, Grey, and White). Our senior club uniform has the
same shirt/singlet as the juniors but the LAs club shorts are red and Seniors shorts are black.
Little Athletics athletes must wear full club uniform with their registration number and age patch each week.
Centre uniform must also be worn at representative meetings outside the Centre. Plain black bike pants
/compression tights (no longer than knee length) may also be worn under the club shorts.
Footwear is compulsory for all events. Spikes may be worn from the U10 age group upwards for high jump,
long jump and for track events which are run entirely in an individual lane.
Safety is paramount and Centre rules insist that spiked shoes be carried to the event, put on at the start, and
removed at the finish of that event.
Note: RULE CHANGE for the coming season. From 2015, in order to bring NSW in line with National
standards, spikes may only be worn by athletes from U11 age group and upwards. During normal
competition nights and at Championships, “Waffle” style shoes will be acceptable for all athletes to
wear. NO SPIKES FOR U6, U7, U8, U9 & U10’s.
The Club uniform is available for purchase on-line or at the club on Friday competition nights. Full uniform
details are available on the club’s website
Registration Numbers & Age Patch:
Each athlete is issued with a registration number, age group patch and sponsor patch.
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The Registration number must be fixed to the front of the shirt/singlet and must be fixed high enough, so that
it does not get tucked in when the shirt is tucked in. The red line around the registration number must not be
cut off. The current season registration number must be attached for your child to be eligible to compete.
The Age Group Patch must be attached on the left hand side of the shirt/singlet as shown below. Girls wearing
crop tops may attach the age patch to the front, left hand side of their shorts or briefs.
The sponsor patch should be attached on the opposite side to the age group patch.
Sponsor patch
Patch
UNDER 17 AGE GROUP
The U17 age group caters for athletes who turn 15 or 16 before 30th September of that season.
On Friday nights these athletes compete as seniors, there will be no U17 Little Athletics Records, Coloured
Patch Awards or Annual awards. Under 17 athletes will only compete as Little Athletics athletes in LAs
Championships events e.g. Zone – State, State Relays, State Multi, State Cross Country and Gala Days
Cherrybrook athletics only accepts U17 age group registrations for athletes who are also registered
with our “Seniors Club”. Registration in the U17 age group will be a “Dual Registration” and be treated as
Senior Athletes.
CANTEEN
A well-stocked canteen is available for athletes and parents on competition nights. There is a barbeque every
competition evening offering a sausage sandwich and weekly special. The major source of profit for the club
comes from the canteen so we encourage you to use our canteen as your family dinner option on Friday
nights.
If you feel that assisting in the athletics program is not for you, then please consider helping us on a regular
basis with the canteen or the barbeque. If you are prepared to assist on a regular basis in running the canteen,
please contact a committee member.
RECORDING CLUB RECORDS
Club records can only be broken if they are verified by a qualified official. If a record is not verified it will not
be allowed. At field events, if an official is not present please locate one and ask them to verify the
measurement. The official must sign off on the recording sheet for the result to stand.
For a result to be valid and a new record to stand, the head timekeeper must sign off on the recording sheet.
Club Little Athletics records can only be broken on club competition nights. Performances at Gala Days,
Championship events or when visiting other clubs are not accepted.
Please note for club competition nights:
1) For laned track events using electronic timing the gate operator present during the running of the event
must sign that the gates were working, that the athlete was the athlete in that lane and not someone else,
and that they were running in their own age group/gender.
For all outer track events using a hand held timer, multi-timer or computer operated timer, a qualified
official must be present during the running of the event, two timekeepers must time the record run and
the slower of the two times will be recorded. Athletes must run in their own age group and gender to
record a record performance.
On track events using hand held timing a qualified official must be present during the running of the
event, two timekeepers must time the record run and the slower of the two times will be recorded. Athletes
must run in their own age group and gender to record a record performance.
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2) For a result to be valid, the gatekeeper must sign off on the recording sheet for the record to stand.
3) There will be separate records kept for electronic and hand held timing.
4) Records can be counted if age groups or gender groups have been combined by the age managers for
efficient running of competition nights. Records cannot be accepted where an athlete specifically runs up
an age group or e.g. a girl against the boys, for the specific purpose of bettering their time.
5) When there are mixed gender/age groups the age managers need to advise timers to double time the
first girl and the first boy, or the first of each age group respectively.
6) Records will not be allowed to be broken outside normal competition rules. Records can only be accepted
if obtained on the first run or the best of 3 throws or jumps. i.e. the athlete cannot repeat the event multiple
times on the same evening for the specific purpose of breaking the record.
The Club also has a set of Little Athletics Club Championship records which can be broken at major Little
Athletics Championship events, including Zone, Region, State and Nationals. Records are available on the
Club’s website and in last season’s Annual Report (Red Book).
Dual athletes should check the Club’s website to view the senior club records for the U14 – U18 athletes. All
senior club records can be achieved at any major school athletics meet e.g. CIS, CHS, CCC, and GPS etc.
(where results are verifiable) or at any NSW Athletics sanctioned event. To have records acknowledged from
school competitions, or from competitions outside NSW, athletes must inform the club’s Senior
Championships Officer of their performance details.
CURRENT CLUB RECORDS
Click here to view current Junior club records
Click here to view current Senior club records
COACHING
A strong emphasis is placed on coaching at Cherrybrook Athletics. The main criteria is improving technique,
especially with junior athletes. This Centre has a policy of ensuring that athletes in the Little Athletics Age
Groups are not over trained. Coaching takes place most afternoons and evenings at Cherrybrook Oval No.2,
with the official club training days being Mondays and Wednesdays.
Below is a list of our current coaches and their contact numbers and areas of specialty and levels of coaching
accreditation. A coaching fee is charged by most of our affiliated coaches. Coaching details are also available
on the club website.
For guidance on training needs or for general information regarding coaching please contact our Coaching
Coordinator, Valmé Kruger ph 0402 126 060.
Please contact coaches before attending your first session to check availability in their squads and to
determine which session would best meet your athlete’s needs.
Senior Coaches profiles and availability for coaching at Cherrybrook Athletics Club:
Valmé Kruger: 24 Years active coaching experience
Level 4 Accredited Coach (ACA) & Level 5 Accredited Coach
(South Africa Coaches Association)
Mobile: 0402 126 060
John Sharpe: 20 years active coaching experience
Level 4 Accredited Coach (ACA)
Mobile: 0407 070 758
Mick Zisti: 18 years active coaching experience
Level 2 Accredited coach (ACA)
Mobile: 0434 110 872
Ken Donaldson: 22 years active coaching experience
Level 3 Accredited coach (ACA)
Ph. 9652 1186/ 0408 614 935
Georgia Huggett: 7 years active coaching experience
Level 2 active Accredited Coach (ACA)
Mobile: 0439 414 730
Specific Middle Distance Coaching/Cross Country
Monday and Wednesday: 2xsessions every day:
4:15pm – 5:30pm (Juniors)
5:15pm onwards (Seniors)
Sprints/Hurdles/High Jump/Jumps
disciplines/Throws disciplines
Most days: 4:00pm and onwards
Sprints/Hurdles
Monday and Wednesday: 4:30pm onwards
Middle Distance/Cross Country
Monday and Wednesday: 5:00pm onwards
Middle Distance/Cross Country
Monday and Thusday: 4:14pm onwards
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Up and coming young Qualified Coaches
New Accredited Track and Field Coaches
Matt Joyce (Mentor Valmé Kruger):
Middle Dist/Cross Country
(7 yrs active coaching experience)
Georgia Huggett (Mentor Ken Donaldson):
Middle Dist/Cross Country
(7 yrs active coaching experience)
Leanne Pejkovic (Mentor John Sharpe):
Jumps disciplines (8 yrs active coaching experience)
Courtney Cross (Mentor Mick Zisti):
Middle Dist/Cross Country and Relay Specialist
Rachel Attenborough (Mentor Valmé Kruger)
Erin Blundell (Mentor Valmé Kruger):
Sam Coburn (Mentor Valmé Kruger)
Level 1 Accredited Coach (General Level 1 Track/Field
course 2014) Sprinting/relay/middle distance
Lily Vidler (Mentor Valmé Kruger)
Level 1 Accredited Coach (General Level 1 Track/Field
course 2014) Sprinting/relay/middle distance
ACA = Australian Coaches Association
INSURANCE
Please note all registered Little Athletics officials and voluntary workers are covered by the Australian Little
Athletics Insurance Scheme. This coverage does not extend to spectators. Coverage is provided for injuries
caused solely by active participation in officially organised events, practice and training sessions and official
functions, including travelling to and from such events. In the event of injury, please contact a member of the
committee for more information. Further details are available at www.laansw.com.au
ATHLETE FUNDING
In support of our athletes, Athlete Funding is available to athletes who incur costs associated with National
and International athletics representation. For details regarding the club’s athletes’ funding program or to
obtain a claim form, please refer to the Cherrybrook website.
WEBSITES
Cherrybrook Athletics official website can be located on www.cherrybrookathletics.org.au.
The Cherrybrook Athletics website contains information in relation to Cherrybrook Athletics and athletics in
general, including a weekly club notice/newsletter.
For information in relation to all Athletics NSW competitions, please consult the following websites:
Little Athletics NSW www.laansw.com.au
Athletics NSW www.nswathletics.org.au
Masters Athletics www.nswMastersathletics.org.au
BEHAVIOURAL GUIDELINES
(Adapted from the Australian Sports Commissions’ Junior Sport Codes of Behaviour)
These Behavioural Guidelines aim to give everyone a guide to what is expected of them if they are part of
Little Athletics, be it participating, volunteering or standing on the sideline cheering for their child, relative or
friend. The guidelines set down what is an acceptable standard of conduct and behaviour and reflect the
principles upon which Little Athletics is based. Acceptance of, and compliance with these guidelines will
ensure that Little Athletes will develop good sporting behaviours and be an enjoyable sporting experience,
encouraging them to remain involved in sport or otherwise be active throughout their lives.
We ask that everyone take the time to read the guidelines and make a personal commitment to always
behave in accordance.
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Athletes
1)
2)
3)
4)
Compete according to the rules.
Work equally hard for yourself and/or your Centre.
Always address officials in a polite manner.
Be a good sport. Acknowledge all good results, whether they are made by your Centre or friends or an
athlete from another Centre.
5) Only cheer good performances, not when other competitors make an error or don’t perform well.
6) Treat other competitors with respect.
7) Do not act smart or ‘cocky’.
8) Treat all athletes as you like to be treated. Do not bully or take unfair advantage of another competitor.
9) Cooperate with your coach, Centre‐mates and other competitors. Without them there would be no
competition.
10) Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please parents and coaches.
11) Remember that all that is ever requested of you is to Be Your Best!
Parents, Relatives & Spectators
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
Remember that young people are involved in Little Athletics for their enjoyment, not yours.
Encourage children to participate, do not force them.
Focus on the child's efforts and performance rather than winning or losing.
Encourage athletes to always participate according to the rules.
Applaud good performances and efforts from all competitors.
Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from Little Athletics. Condemn the use of
violence in any form, whether it is by spectators, coaches, officials or athletes.
7) Recognise the value and importance of being a volunteer.
8) Respect officials' decisions and teach young people to do likewise. Remember, officials freely give their
time and effort for your child’s involvement and enjoyment.
9) Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, officials and administrators. Without them, your child could
not participate.
Officials
1) Officiate according to the rules and where subjective judgment is necessary decide on the basis of what
is fair to all athletes. Be impartial.
2) Be consistent, objective and courteous when making decisions.
3) Avoid any situation which may be perceived as a conflict of interest.
4) Accept responsibility for all actions taken. If you make a mistake, admit it.
5) Condemn unsporting behaviour and promote respect for all competitors.
6) Emphasise the spirit of the competition rather than the errors. Do not ‘over officiate’.
7) Ensure that your behaviour and comments are always positive and supportive.
8) Keep up to date with the latest trends in officiating and the principles of growth and development of
young people.
9) Place the safety and welfare of the athletes above all else.
Coaches
1) Remember that young people participate for fun and enjoyment and winning is only part of their
motivation.
2) Be reasonable in your demands on the young athlete’s time, energy and enthusiasm.
3) Operate within the rules and spirit of Little Athletics and teach your athletes to do the same.
4) Ensure that the time athletes spend with you is a positive experience. All young people are deserving of
equal attention and opportunities.
5) Avoid over attention to the talented athletes; the ‘just average’ need and deserve equal time.
6) Ensure that equipment and facilities meet relevant safety standards and are appropriate to the age and
ability of all athletes.
7) Display control, respect and professionalism to all involved with Little Athletics. Encourage athletes to
do the same.
8) Explain to athletes and their parents what you are aiming to achieve and why.
9) Show concern and caution toward sick and injured athletes. Follow medical advice when determining
whether an injured athlete is ready to recommence training and competition.
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10) Obtain suitable qualifications and keep up to date with the latest coaching practices and the principles
of growth and development of young people.
Administrators
1) Ensure all young people have equal opportunities for participation.
2) Ensure that rules and equipment are modified to suit the age, ability and maturity level of athletes and
that equipment and facilities are safe.
3) Provide quality supervision and instruction.
4) Be fair, considerate and honest in all dealings.
5) Resolve conflicts fairly and promptly through established procedures.
6) Remember that young people participate for their enjoyment and benefit. Do not overemphasise
awards.
7) Support the efforts of coaches and officials and help improve the standards of coaching and officiating.
8) Involve, where appropriate, members in planning, leadership, evaluation and decision making related to
the actual activity.
9) Ensure that everyone involved in Little Athletics emphasises ‘fair play’ and not winning at all costs.
10) Develop Codes of Conduct and Behavioural Guidelines and encourage everyone to follow them.
11) Make it clear that abusing young people in any way is unacceptable and will result in reporting and
appropriate disciplinary action.
LITTLE ATHLETICS REPRESENTATIVE SEASON
Note: RULE CHANGE for the coming season. From 2015, in order to bring NSW in line with National
standards, spikes may only be worn by athletes from U11 age group and upwards. During normal
competition nights and at Championships, “Waffle” style shoes will be acceptable for all athletes to
wear. NO SPIKES FOR U6, U7, U8, U9 & U10’s
STATE RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Little Athletics State relays is a relays event open to all Little Athletics Centres in New South Wales, and
is the first and largest State event on the LAs competition Calendar. Both track and field relays are contested
on the day, and all registered club members from U8 to U17 are eligible to nominate for a place in the
Cherrybrook LA’s Team. Selection is based on performance, however athletes in U8-U11 age groups may
only compete in either track or field events. The four best athletes are selected per relay event, so there is
opportunity for athletes to be selected and participate.
The State relays are traditionally held on the fourth weekend in November and nomination forms will be
available on the club’s website and in the club room from mid-September. The date and location of this
competition can be found in the season calendar towards the front of this handbook. Full details of the State
Relays including the events contested for each age group will be available on the club’s website early in the
season.
For parents interested in training or managing relay teams for the State relays, there is a relay handbook
available to assist you. For further information regarding this or any other Championships event, please
contact one of the club’s Championships Officers (please see committee listing for contact details).
ZONE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Zone Championships are conducted in each of the 24 Zones throughout the State. Cherrybrook Little
Athletics competes in the North Metropolitan Zone, made up of 5 centres: - Cherrybrook, Northern Suburbs,
North Rocks/Carlingford, Parramatta and Ryde Little Athletics Centres.
All athletes in the U7 to U17 age groups are eligible to compete at zone, but only athletes who complete a
nomination form will be considered for a place on the Cherrybrook Zone team. Our zone conducts its zone
carnival in mid-December. Please see the LA’s competition calendar for dates and locations.
U7-U12 athletes may compete in a maximum of 4 events and only five athletes per event are selected to
represent the club, selection in the team is based on performance and participation. Every effort is made to
allow as many athletes as possible in each age to compete at zone, and all athletes are encouraged to enter
a nomination for selection.
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Athletes in the U13-U17 age groups have open entry (no selection process), and are restricted to a maximum
of 6 events.
A Junior and Senior relay team are also selected for both boys and girls. The junior relays are made up of
one athlete from U9, 10, 11 and 12’s. The senior relays are made up of one athlete from U13, 14, 15 and
17’s.
Selection of the zone representative team (including relays) is made by the championships officer in
conjunction with the committee and age managers. Nomination forms for selection in the Cherrybrook zone
representative team will be available to print off from the club’s website in early/mid October.
Nomination for a place in the zone team implies that the athlete will be available for both regional and state
if so selected. Team selections will be advertised on the website.
NOTE: No athlete (no matter how good) will be automatically entered into the zone until a signed
nomination form has been received. The first three place getters in U7 receive medals but do not progress
past zone. The first 6 placegetters in U8-U17 and the next best 4 qualifiers in the region, who competed in a
final, qualify to represent the club at Regional.
REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Little Athletics is made up of eight Regions, of which Cherrybrook belongs to Region Five (Sydney North).
There are 10 centres and 2 zones in Region 5. All 8 Region Championships are all held by the third full
weekend in February each year. Athletes who qualify from zone, in the age groups U8 through to U17
compete at Region. U8 athletes do not progress past the Region Championships. Athletes from U9-U17 who
place in the top 2 at Region or whose performances at Region are one of the next 8 best among all regions
qualify to compete at the Little Athletics State Championships.
STATE TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS
This event is held on the third full weekend in March each year at the Sydney Olympic Park Athletic
Centre. Athletes in the age groups U9 through to U17 who qualify at Region compete at this event.
Competition at this level is very strong and the club would recommend that athletes competing at this level
should be in regular training to obtain their best results. In appreciation of athletes who represent the club at
this high level of competition, a special gift is awarded to all State representative athletes at the club’s annual
presentation.
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
A team of 4 x U15 athletes (2 boys and 2 girls) and 22 x U13 athletes (usually 11 boys and 11 girls) are
selected to compete in the Australian Little Athletics Championships, which is usually held in April on the
weekend nearest to Anzac Day each year.
1) The U15 athletes are selected at the State Multi Event Championships, and compete at a National Multi
Event.
2) The U13 Team is selected at the State Track and Field Championships.
3) The U13 + U15 team announcement is made at or soon after the conclusion of the State
Championship.
NB: Some funding is available to athletes who reach this level of competition.
STATE MULTI-EVENT CHAMPIONSHIPS
State Multi-Event Championships are held on the first full weekend in March each year at a Country venue.
The program is run over two days. All athletes in the U7 through to U17 are eligible to compete at this event,
there is no selection criterion. Athletes MUST participate in ALL of the events on offer for their particular age
group. Performances for all events are allocated points, based on the LAANSW Multi-Event point score
system. The points are then added together to determine final results. The events offered per age group
are as follows although subject to change: U7 Boys & Girls
50m; 100m; pack start; long jump; shot put; discus
U8 Boys & Girls
70m; 200m; pack start; long jump; shot put; discus
U9-U12 Boys & Girls 200m; 60m Hurdles; 800m; long jump; shot put; discus
U13 Boys & Girls
200m; 80m hurdles; 800m; long jump; shot put; discus; high jump
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U14 Girls
U14 Boys
U15 Girls
U15 Boys
U17 Girls
U17 Boys
200m; 80 hurdles; 800m; long jump; shot put; discus; high jump
100m; 100m hurdles; 800m; long jump; shot put; discus; high jump, javelin
100m; 110m hurdles; 800m; long jump; shot put; discus; high jump, javelin
At the completion of this carnival, 2 boys and 2 girls from the U15 age group are selected to compete in the
Australian Little Athletics Championships. Selection is based on performances in the events which make up
the ALAC Multi-Event competition (100m; hurdles; 800m; long jump; discus).
STATE CROSS-COUNTRY & ROAD WALK CHAMPIONSHIPS
The State Cross-Country & Road Walks are usually held on the first Sunday in July each year. The event is
held alternately in Metro and Country NSW. Athletes in the U7 through to U17 are eligible to enter the State
Cross-Country (there is no selection criteria). Athletes in the U9 through to U17 are eligible to enter the State
Road Walks. Entries are taken online only, and the club appreciates athletes informing the Championships
Officer of their intent to compete so that the club can put together teams.
TRANS TASMAN
This event originated in 1977 and involves an annual track and field competition between Auckland and New
South Wales, for the Under 11 and U12 age groups. As from 2015, selection onto the team will be via
nomination and based on performance from 1 January to 21 October. Go to the LANSW website for more
information.
A team of up to 128 boys and girls are selected to represent LAANSW in the Trans-Tasman Challenge, which
is held alternate years in Sydney and Auckland. The Challenge program includes, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m,
1500m, High Jump, Long Jump, Shot Put and Discus. (Walks, hurdles and triple jump are not offered).
The Trans-Tasman tour to New Zealand usually takes place over 10 days, where children get the opportunity
to experience the culture and customs of the New Zealand people, as well as take part in several athletic
competitions, culminating in the Trans-Tasman Challenge. When the event is conducted in Sydney, the
Sydney athletes play host to the visiting Auckland athletes for a day.
AWARDS
COLOURED PATCH ACHIEVMENT AWARDS
The club has a coloured patch award program, under which athletes are eligible to receive different coloured
patches once they have met specific performance standards across a number of events.
The athlete (or parent) must complete and submit a performance sheet to receive each coloured patch which
can then be sewn onto their uniform.
Performances can be achieved at any LAs event including Gala Days and championship events (where the
result can be verified).
There is a gradual progression from one set of standards to the next and levels commence at Yellow
progressing through Green, Red and Blue up to Gold.
The Gold level standards reflect performances at the highest level, very close to State times or distances,
and are hard to achieve.
The patches are available to athletes in the U7 – U15 age groups. The Coloured Patch achievement
performance sheet for each age group is available on either the club’s website or through age managers.
When your child has achieved a particular level please place the performance sheet with details of the level
achieved in the designated box in the club room. After verification, the appropriate level award patch will be
placed in the Age Manager’s File to be presented to your child.
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LAs POINTS SYSTEM AND ANNUAL AWARDS
At the end of each season the club has an annual presentation (see season calendar for details). At this
event all attending LAs athletes are presented with a medal of participation. For all LAs (U7 – U15) awards
are presented for most consistent athletes and most improved athlete.
MOST CONSISTENT TRACK ATHLETE AND
MOST CONSISTENT FIELD ATHLETE
These awards are based on the week by week results of each athlete in the age group. To achieve the highest level, it
is necessary to attend as many weeks as possible, go in as many events as are available and finish in the top ten in
each event that is attempted. The points are computer generated and awarded as follows:
1st = 10 points
6th = 5 points
2nd = 9 points
7th = 4 points
3rd = 8 points
8th = 3 points
4th = 7 points
9th = 2 points
5th = 6 points
10th = 1 point
MOST IMPROVED ATHLETE
As with the Most Consistent Athlete, this award is also dependant on the number of times an athlete attends and the
number of events participated in. Points are awarded if an athlete improves their best time or distance in each attempted
event. Points for this award are calculated as follows:
Better than last personal best = 10 Points
Equal to last personal best = 5 Points
To be eligible for any of the above awards an athlete should have attended at least 52% of the available weeks in the
season, or have a legitimate reason for attending less eg injury. Consideration may also be given to dual registered
athletes U12+ who may also be competing in the Saturday Seniors program.
NB: If an athlete gains first place in all three awards, they will be given the Most Consistent Track & Field Athlete award, as that is
seen as the most prestigious award. The first runner up for the Most Improved Award will then become the Most Improved trophy
recipient.
If an athlete gains first place in either the Most Consistent Track or Most Consistent Field awards and first in the Most Improved
award, they will be given the Most Consistent Track or Most Consistent Field Athlete award, as that is seen as the most prestigious
award. The first runner up for the Most Improved Award will then become the Most Improved trophy recipient.
Actual points given as quoted above can be changed from season to season. It should be noted that the committee will work out
which week the calculation for the above awards will commence.
T.J. BEALE PERPETUAL TROPHY
The T.J. Beale Perpetual Trophy is the most prestigious club award for our junior division. It is given to a girl
and boy in the under 12 age group who best epitomize the philosophy of Little Athletics. The Criteria for this
Award consists of attendance of 70%, a positive attitude and a willingness to embrace good sportsmanship.
NB: The committee reserves the right to award the trophy to another age group in any season
JETS – LAs DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR U12 – U17 ATHLETES
The Little Athletics NSW Junior Encouragement & Talent Squad (JETS) program aims to recognise, reward
and foster emerging talent in the sport. The program gives athletes in the Under 12 – 17 age groups the
opportunity to develop their skills, knowledge and performances to a higher level in an enjoyable social
environment.
The program consists of numerous activities, primarily consisting of coaching clinics, aimed at motivating,
encouraging and supporting squad members. The sessions are conducted by some of New South Wales’
leading Little Athletics coaches and are held at some of the State’s best athletics facilities. Any athletes who
are registered with Little Athletics NSW in the Under 12 - 17 age groups for 2014-2015 Little Athletics season
who achieve the qualifying standards and agree to the conditions of membership may apply to become a
member of the squad. For further details on the Jets program and to view the qualifying standards visit
www.laansw.com.au.
SENIOR COMPETITIONS AVAILABLE FOR DUAL REGISTERED
ATHLETES
Dual athletes are athletes who are registered as both members of our Little Athletics club and our Seniors
Club. Once athletes in the U12 – U15 age group are registered with LAs they are also eligible to register (for
a small additional fee) with our Seniors Club. This gives athletes access to Senior competition which includes
both Saturday and some mid-week competitions at various venues in the greater Sydney area.
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SENIOR SUMMER SEASON
The Athletics NSW Summer season begins in October and runs through to the beginning of April and offers
competitions for all standards and abilities. Dual registered athletes are eligible to compete in any of the
following events, however some events have entry standards to qualify for entry. For more details on the
senior competition Calendar please consult Athletics NSW Summer Athletics Handbook, which can be
accessed from the Athletics NSW website www.nswathletics.org.au. For further information, please contact
our Senior Championships Officer Matthew Joyce on 0402 485 998 or email: [email protected].
All senior competitions attract a small entry fee. Entry is generally available online on the Athletics NSW
website or at the meet venue.
CLUB PREMEIERESHIP
Commencing in mid-October, athletes compete for their club in one of five (5) age divisions; U17 includes all
dual athletes) U20, Open and 35+ & 50+. This competition features eight rounds of competitions, with
approximately 4 rounds of these being at Sydney Olympic Park and the other four rounds held at
various Athletics venues in Sydney. Points are awarded in each event, up to and including 20th place.
The Premiership is ideal for dual athletes and a good introduction to senior athletics. The competition aims
to be an enjoyable experience for athletes of all capabilities and is a way for all athletes to get involved in an
organised competition and score points for their club. The meets include Photo Finish, electronic timing, wind
readings and live results and results can be used to achieve rankings, records and qualifiers.
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS
The NSW Club Championships is a two day event on a weekend held in January split into 3 point scoring
divisions – Junior (U/17 & U/20), Open and Masters (35+ & 50+). There are no restrictions on how many
athletes can represent a club per event however only two athletes from each club are eligible to score points
per event. The two point scoring athletes will be determined on the basis of performance at the Club
Championships. The event is considered the ‘Grand Final’ for Club based competition and all athletes are
encouraged to compete in what is a friendly team environment.
ALL-COMERS COMPETITION
Allcomers competitions are open to all Athletics NSW registered athletes. There is no points scored and the
competition is graded allowing athletes of similar ability and standard to compete against one another.
Competitions are predominantly conducted after Christmas and are ideal preparation as lead up events for
State & National Championships. Results can be used to achieve rankings, records and qualifiers.
PERMIT MEETS
“Athletics NSW Permit Meets” are competitions conducted by affiliated clubs, which have been ratified by
Athletics NSW under the ANSW permit structure. These meets are conducted under IAAF rules, and allow
athletes to qualify for National Championships and be eligible for rankings. Athletes cannot however, break
records or post International Qualifiers.
Permit meets by nature are more relaxed than ANSW events, being a perfect event for dual athletes wanting
good competition but feel they are not ready for Athletics NSW Allcomers competitions at SOPAC. Many of
the competitions will have a specific focus, for instance, a throws only meet for the NSW Throwers Club, or
a verticals jumps meet at Campbelltown.
NSW STATE RELAYS
The State Relays are traditionally the biggest event on the Athletics NSW calendar with teams competing in
age groups from U14 through to Masters. The relays are conducted in track events including sprint, middle
distance and long distance relays and in field events both jumps and throws. The club enters many teams
for this championship event and we encourage all our dual athletes to submit a nomination form to the club
to be considered in a team.
NSW SECONDARY ALL SCHOOLS TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Entry is open to all NSW Senior School students, there are no qualifying standards for this event. Online
entry is available at www.nswathletics.org.au from early September. Competition takes place in mid-October;
athletes must compete at this event to qualify for the National All Schools in December.
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NSW STATE YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS
These State Youth Championships are held in February and open to all athletes U14 –U20 who are registered
with Athletics NSW including all dual athletes (there is no pathway or qualifier to enter this event). Entries for
this event are available on line on the NSW website. The competition attracts the most outstanding athletes
in the state and often draws a large number of interstate and international competitors. Athletes can qualify
from this event for the National Youth Championships in March
AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS
The National Youth Championships are held in March and entry is only through qualification. Athletes can
qualify by either placing at the NSW All Schools or the NSW Youth Championships or by attaining the National
qualifying standards which are available on the Athletics Australia website and published in the weekly
senior’s newsletter
AWARDS
The senior club presents four types of awards.
DUAL ATHLETE PARTICIPATION AWARD
Awarded to the male and female dual athlete who has represented the club in the most number of senior
meets throughout the season.
MOST CONSISTENT ATHLETE AWARD
Awarded to an athlete in each age group and gender (U18, U20, Open and Masters). This award is
calculated using a point score system based on the times and athlete has competed for the club, either at
club level or representative (athletes must have competed on at least five occasions during the season).
CLUB ATHLETE OF THE SEASON
This is presented to the athlete who has performed the highest level for their division and gender (U18,
U20, Open, Masters and AWD).
DANIEL BERRY AWARD
The Daniel Berry Award is the most prestigious club award for our senior division. It is given to one senior
athlete, 16 years or above. The athlete must have competed a minimum of 8 times the season, and shown
a positive attitude and willingness to embrace good sportsmanship
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THE PARENT TEST
To gain entry into the world of your children’s sport, this test must be completed every week, every time you
watch your child play. Pass rate of 100% required. Fail the Parent Test and you lose!
I love my child............................................................................................................................
YES
My child has respect for me through my actions. .....................................................................
YES
I cheered, I clapped, I acknowledged my child’s good effort and the efforts of team mates.....
YES
I applauded the good efforts of the opposition..........................................................................
YES
I only looked for reasons for results and not excuses...............................................................
YES
I acknowledged that not all umpire/referee decisions were necessarily correct – but I outwardly
accepted the game rules...........................................................................................................
YES
I supported my child, but I didn’t interfere with his/her game....................................................
YES
I acknowledged and encouraged the importance of fair play....................................................
YES
I might be disappointed, but I know my child will learn from any loss.......................................
YES
I enjoyed the company of other parents....................................................................................
YES
I acknowledge that children have different skill levels...............................................................
YES
I know what my child likes about sport......................................................................................
YES
I always want my child to play the right way..............................................................................
YES
I want my child to be happy.......................................................................................................
YES
I acknowledge that good fun is more than a good win..............................................................
YES
I have encouraged my child to play for the fun of the game......................................................
YES
I found at least one reason to be happy at my child’s game and I smiled.................................
YES
My child respected opponents...................................................................................................
YES
I encouraged my child to be relaxed at the game......................................................................
YES
My child still has self respect.....................................................................................................
YES
I have acted in a way my child wants me to act........................................................................
YES
I acknowledge that it is not what I say, but what I do that impacts on my child.........................
YES
I let my child compete today without pressure...........................................................................
YES
I did not bribe or apply emotional pressure on my child............................................................
YES
I gave my child the opportunity to learn from competition without robbing him/her of the true
understanding of winning and losing.........................................................................................
I want my child to still enjoy sport when he/she is an adult.......................................................
Should I slip in any way I will endeavour to fix my faults immediately because I love my child
YES
YES
YES
This is an important test because your children need you to pass it every time. It’s up to all of us to create the
right climate for their game. If you’ve been unable to answer YES to every question in the Parent Test your/re
welcome back next week. If you’ve struggled with any part of the Parent Test it’s up to you to do some
homework and get it right. It’s not hard – we can all do it.
Adapted from the “Kids Sports – A Very Real Guide for Grown Ups”
Published by the NSW Department of Sport and Recreation 2001.
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FOR THE PARENTS
Regardless of whether or not this is your first involvement as a Little Athletics parent, it is always
worthwhile to stand back at the start of the season and consider what your role will be over the next
six months or so.
Your child is in a sport that provides an opportunity
for many immediate and long term benefits. The
benefits include higher levels of fitness, better
health, a pleasurable social environment and the
satisfaction derived from skilled performance. Little
Athletics can provide a launching pad for a life-long
involvement in sport, whether it be elite or purely
recreational.
By taking a considered, understanding approach,
a parent can be their child’s most valuable asset.
On the other hand, parents who bribe, threaten
punishment, push their child, or hang over the
fence screaming, have totally lost a true
understanding of Little Athletics. Fortunately, these
“clowns” as Denis Baker in his book, “winning is
Kid’s Stuff” terms them, are few and far between.
Just as important as nay of the above benefits is
that Little Athletics provides children with the
chance to have fun – TO PLAY. Please do not ever
lose sight of this.
You must realise, however, that you don’t have to
be a “screamer” to have a subtle negative effect on
your child in sport.
Unfortunately, all of the potential benefits of
involving a child in a sport can be quickly lost due
to one important factor – ADULTS.
Do not underestimate the effect that you can have
on your child’s long term participation in and
enjoyment of sport.
All too often, adults attempt to impose their own
values on children’s sport. Do not assume that
children play sport for the same reason that adults
do. For example, when surveyed, a large number
of children list “beating opponents” and “receiving
medals and trophies” as last on a ranking of ten
enjoyment factors in sport. Children are not little
adults and their sport should be free from adult
pressures and demands.
Denis Baker has some valuable advice about putting children’s sport into perspective:
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Remember when kids play sport, they are not a team or professionals
Don’t deprive them of the opportunity to be kids.
When you start getting too serious about a kid’s game, for heaven’s sake walk away.
You will inevitably be more worried about what is happening than the kids.
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BASIC RULES FOR ATHLETIC EVENTS
SHOT PUT
Rules
 The put is made from within the circle.
 The put is made with one hand only.
 When the competitor takes their stance the shot must be placed in close proximity to the chin under
the jaw line.
 The shot can be placed near the neck but the hand must not rest on the shoulder.
 When making a put, the competitor’s foot may touch the inside of the stop board.
 A foul occurs if any part of the competitor’s body either touches the top of the stop board or top of the
circle, or the ground outside the circle or if they make an improper throw.
 An improper throw occurs if the hand is not in close proximity to the chin at the time the hand is driven
forward to release the shot.
 A foul will also occur if the shot does not land wholly within the landing sector. If it lands on the line,
then a foul occurs.
 When a put is made a throw can only be judged as fair if the competitor exits the circle from the back
half. Exiting from the front half constitutes a foul.
Measuring the Distance
 A throw is measured from the nearest point the shot lands back to the inside edge of the stop board.
 When measuring the distance, place the zero end of the tape at the point the shot lands, which is
closest to the throwing circle and then run the tape back to the centre of the throwing circle.
 The distance is then measured to the inside of the stop board along a line from the point of landing to
the centre of the circle.
 Always measure to the nearest centimetre below the distance thrown i.e. if the distance thrown is
99.5cm the distance will be measured at 99 centimetres.
Throws per Event
 Each competitor will be given three puts and their best throw will be recorded as their distance for the
evening.
 Always try to ensure each competitor records a throw each night.
Little Athletics – Shot Put Specifications
U6
U7
U8
U9
1kg
1kg
1.5kg
2kg
Boys
Blue
Yellow
1kg
1kg
1.5kg
2kg
Girls
Blue
Yellow
U10
U11
2kg
2kg
Orange
2kg
2kg
Orange
U12
3kg
Senior Athletics – Shot Put Specifications
OPEN
U20
Male
7.26kg
6kg
Female
4kg
4kg
U18
5kg
3kg
U16
4kg
3kg
2kg
U13
3kg
White
3kg
U14
3kg
U15
4kg
Red
3kg
3kg
White
U17
5kg
Green
3kg
U14
3kg
3kg
DISCUS
Rules
 A throw is made from within the circle
 A throw is made from a standing start
 A competitor is allowed to touch the inside of the iron band when making a throw
 If any part of the competitor touches the top or goes outside of the iron band when making a throw, it
will be judged a foul
 A foul will also occur if the discus does not land wholly within the landing sector. If it lands on the
line, then a foul occurs.
 A throw is measured from the nearest point the discus lands back to the inside edge of the iron band.
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When measuring the distance, place the zero end of the tape at the point the discus lands which is
closest to the circle and then run the tape back to the centre of the throwing circle.
The distance is then measured to the inside of the iron band along a line from the mark to the centre
of the circle.
Distances shall always be recorded to the nearest centimetre (0.01m) below the distance measured
if the distance measured is not a whole centimetre
Throws per Event
 Each competitor will be given 3 throws and their best throw will be recorded as their distance for the
evening.
 Always try to ensure each competitor records a throw each night.
Little Athletics – Discus Specifications
U6
U7
U8
U9
Boys
350g 350g 500g 500g
Girls
350g 350g 500g 500g
Senior Athletics – Discus Specifications
Open
U20
Male
2kg
1.75kg
Female
1kg
1kg
U10
500g
500g
U11
750g
750g
U18
1.5kg
1kg
U12
750g
750g
U13
1kg
750g
U16
1kg
1kg
U14
1kg
1kg
U15
1kg
1kg
U17
1.5kg
1kg
U14
1kg
1kg
JAVELIN
Basic Rules
 The Javelin must be held at the grip. It shall be thrown over the shoulder or the upper part of the
throwing arm and must not be slung or hurled.
 A throw will only be valid if the tip of the javelin hits the ground first before any other part. It does not
have to stick in the ground.
 To be a valid throw the javelin must land wholly within the inner edge of the landing sector.
 At no time during the throw can the athlete turn their back completely on the throw until it lands.
 The athlete cannot leave the runway until the javelin lands and must exit behind the throwing arc.
 Each athlete will be given three throws with the best being recorded.
 The zero end of the tape will be held where the tip of the javelin first landed and measured back to
the inside edge of the arc with the tape pulled back 8 metres to the centre of the throwing arc.
Little Athletics – Javelin Specifications
U11
U12
Boys
400g
400g
Girls
400g
400g
Senior Athletics – Javelin Specifications
Open
U20
Male
800g
800g
Female
600g
600g
U13
600g
400g
U14
600g
400g
U18
700g
500g
U15
700g
500g
U16
700g
500g
U17
700g
500g
U14
600g
400g
HAMMER THROW
The club does not run hammer events on Friday evenings. However Athletics NSW and Athletics Australia
include hammer events during some of their meets.
Senior Athletics – Hammer Specifications
Open
U20
Male
7.26kg
6kg
Female
4kg
4kg
U18
5kg
3kg
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U16
4kg
3kg
U14
3kg
3kg
LONG JUMP / TRIPLE JUMP
Rules
 A foul occurs when any part of the mark made by the competitors take off foot crosses the front of the
take-off mat (under 6’s to under 12’s) or beyond the 20cm white take off board (under 13’s to under
15’s), which is clearly marked on the runway.
 A foul occurs if the competitor, when they land, touches the ground outside the landing area (pit),
nearer to the take-off board than the nearest break made in the landing area on making the jump.
 It is a foul, if after landing, the competitor walks back through the landing area.
 In triple jump (hop, step, jump), a hop is made so that the athlete first lands on the same foot from
which they have taken off from, in the step they land on the other foot and it is from this foot that the
jump is performed. If the competitor, whilst jumping, touches the ground with the trailing leg, it does
not count as a foul.
Take-Off Boards – Very Important
 For U6 to U12 a 50cm sand take-off area is used. The front of this sand area is positioned 0.5m from
the end of the pit for U6 and U7 and 1.0m from the end for the other age groups to U12’s.
 A jump is measured to the front of any indentation made by the jumper in the sand on the take-off
area.
 If the jumper takes off before the take-off area the measurement is made to the back NOT the front
of the take-off area.
 For U13’s up the normal white 20cm take-off board is used.
 All measurements are perpendicular to the front of the take-off board for the U13s up.
 When measuring the distance, you place the zero end of the tape at the first point the athlete breaks
the sand with any part of their body nearest to the take-off board.
 In the U6’s to under 12’s, the zero end of the tape is then placed at the point of entry and measured
back to the indentation made in the take-off sand area. If no indentation is made the jump is measured
to the back of the take-off sand area.
 For under 13’s and above, the jump is measured back to the front of the 20 centimetre take off board
in a perpendicular manner.
 Always measure to the nearest centimetre below the distance jumped.
Jumps per Event
 Each competitor is allowed three jumps, with the longest being recorded as their distance for the
evening.
 Always ensure every competitor records a jump each night.
HIGH JUMP
Rules
 Each athlete is given 3 attempts to clear each height.
 If they fail to clear the height after their third attempt, they are out of the competition.
 Failure on any given height occurs if the bar is knocked off the supports during a jump.
 If a competitor touches the ground or landing area beyond the plane of the upright with any part of
the body without clearing the bar this shall also count as a failure.
 If the bar falls off without having been knocked by a competitor (e.g. due to strong wind) this is not a
failure and the athlete is given another jump
 When a competitor clears a particular height, they do not jump again until the next height.
 A competitor can pass at a height if they desire.
 A competitor can miss a particular height and then elect to take a jump at a different height. After
three consecutive failures, regardless of height at which the jump is made, they are eliminated.
 A competitor must jump off one leg only for the jump to be legal.
 The height is measured using the steel bar marked in graduated centimetres with the zero end placed
on the ground, perpendicular to the bar.
 Heights are measured in whole centimetres with the measure placed perpendicular to the ground and
measured to the lowest part of the upper side of the cross bar. – usually around the middle of the bar.
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After all the competitors have completed a particular height, the cross bar height is increased by 5
centimetres.
When only 6 or less competitors are left they are entitled to have the cross bar increased at 2
centimetre intervals between heights, if requested.
Recording
 When recording a competitor’s attempts at a given height, a clearance is marked with a “0” and failure
with an “X”.
 Three consecutive “X”’s constitute elimination from the competition and a “0” at any given height
enables the competitor to advance to the next height.
 If an athlete passes a height that is noted by a “-“.
NOTE: All athletes at Cherrybrook Athletics will be encouraged to use the scissor technique properly and
to jump a reasonable height with it before they attempt to flop. From 2015/16 season U9s are ONLY allowed
to use the scissor technique at all competitions/event.
The starting height for high jump will be:
Under 9
0.75 metres
Under10
0.85 metres
Under 11
0.95 metres
Under 12
1.05 metres
Under 13
1.10 metres
Under 14
1.15 metres
Under 15
Under 17
Under 18
Under 20
Seniors
1.15 metres
1.20 metres
1.30 metres
1.30 metres
1.30 metres
NOTE: Please note that under 8’s also do high jump but only as training and use a rubber flexi bar. Also note
every effort will be made to ensure all competitors clear a height each night. If necessary, the starting
height for some competitors should be lowered to ensure they get a chance to clear a height.
TRACK
ELECTRONIC GATE TIMING
70/100 METERS, Hurdles Track & Inner Track (200meters & 400 meters) & Outer Track
Electronic gates will be used to record results automatically. The computers will automatically be populated
with results based on lane order for laned events or for pack starts place order. Athlete numbers will then be
entered into the computer next to each result.
Marshal – Laned Events
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The place marshal will organise the competitors into lane order.
The competitors will then be taken to the recorder to have their athlete number entered into the
computer next to their time for the corresponding lane.
Marshal – Outer Track Pack Starts
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An additional time keeper will record first place only to ensure that performance is accurately
recorded.
Marshals will ensure that all competitors are in correct place order and are handed the place cards.
The marshal will then take the competitors over to the outer track recorders who will enter the athlete
number into the computer next to the corresponding place times.
HAND HELD TIMING
-will be used in the event that the electronic gates are not functioning or setup
Officials – 70 / 100 METRES, Hurdles Track & Inner Track (200 metres & 400 metres)
The key official / head timekeeper may time all places using the Seiko multi timer or simply take an extra
record for first place. The place time keepers will each time an individual position from 1 through 6 and their
times will be checked off against the head time keeper’s results. Any obvious discrepancies will be deferred
to the head time keeper’s time.
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The place marshal will organise the competitors into order of finish from 1 to 6 and provide a place card. The
times will be recorded on the results sheet. The competitors will then be taken by the marshal to the recorders
to have their centre number collated with their results.
Timing (Hand held)
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Time keepers start their watches as soon as they see the smoke form the starter’s gun.
Always start the stop watches using the last joint of the index finger
Time keepers stop their watches when a part of the torso of the competitor they are timing crosses
the nearer edge of the finishing line.
Times recorded are rounded up to the nearest 1/10 of a second (i.e. 10.11 shall read as 10.2)
Starters
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For all events apart from the outer track, the command will be “on your marks” followed by the
reasonable lapse with “set” and when all the competitors are settled the gun is fired.
If there is a break the gun shall be fired again and the competitors recalled. No athlete is to be
disqualified for two breaks.
On the outer track the command shall be “on your marks” and when all competitors are settled the
gun is fired.
Marshall
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The place marshal will organise the competitors into order of finish and provide them with a place
card.
The times in order of finish will be recorded on the place sheet.
The competitors will then be taken to the recorder to have their centre number recorded next to their
time.
OUTER TRACK
Timing
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The head time keeper will use the multi timer to record all competitor times
An additional time keeper will record first place only to ensure that performance is accurately
recorded.
Marshals will ensure that all competitors are in correct place order and are handed the place cards.
The marshal will then take the print out from the multi timer which records all places with their times
and take the competitors over to the inner / outer track recorders who will note the times.
HURDLES
Heights and distances for each age group are set out below:
Little Athletics – Hurdles Specifications
Age
Distance
Run In
Run Out
Flights
Height
Between
U8&U9
60m
12m
13m
6
45cm
7m
U10 & 11
U12
U13&14G
60m
60m
80m
12m
12m
12m
13m
13m
12m
6
6
9
60cm
68cm
76cm
7m
7m
7m
U14B &15G
U15B & U17G
90m
100m
13m
13m
13m
10.5m
9
10
76cm
76cm
8m
8.5m
U17B
U13
U14,15,17
100m
200m
200m
13.72m
20m
20m
13.16m
40m
40m
9
5
5
76cm
68cm
76cm
9.14m
35m
35m
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Senior Athletics – Hurdles Specifications
Age
Distance
Run In
Run Out
Flights
Height
Between
U14G
80m
12
12
9
76cm
Hurdles
7m
U16/U15G & U14B
90m
13m
13m
9
76cm
8m
U16/U15B
100m
13m
10.5m
10
84cm
8.5m
U18/U17G
100m
13m
10.5m
10
76cm
8.5m
OPEN & U20G
100m
13m
10.5m
10
84cm
8.5m
U18/U17B
110m
13.72m
14.02m
10
91cm
9.14m
U20B
110m
13.72
14.02m
10
99.1cm
9.14m
Men Open
110m
13.72
14.02
10
106.7cm
9.14m
U16/15B & U16/15G
200m
18.29m
17.10m
10
76.2cm
18.29m
U18/17B
400m
45m
40m
10
84cm
35m
OPEN/U20B
400m
45m
40m
10
91.4cm
35m
OPEN/U20/U18/U17G
400m
45m
40m
10
76.2cm
35m
WALK RACES
The following walk distances are applicable for both girls and boys.
U9 – 700m
U10 – 1100m
U11 – 100m
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U12-17 – 1500m
WARM UP EXERCISES & ‘SKILLS TRAINING’
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EVENTS BY AGE GROUP
Event
U6
U7
U8
U9
U10
50m
X
X
70m
X
100m
200m
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
400m
500m pack start
U11
U12
U13
U14
U15
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
76cm
G-76cm
X
700m pack start
X
800m pack start
1500M
3000M
60m Hurdles
45cm
45cm
60cm
60cm
68cm
80m Hurdles
90m Hurdles
B-76cm
100m Hurdles
B-76cm
200m Hurdles
Long Jump
G-76cm
X
X
X
High Jump
68cm
76cm
76cm
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Triple Jump
Shot Put
1kg
1kg
1.5kg
2kg
2kg
2kg
G-2kg B-3kg
3kg
3kg
G-3kg B-4kg
Discus
350g
350g
500g
500g
500g
750g
750g
G-750g B-1kg
1kg
1kg
400g
400g
G-400g B-600g
G-400g B-600g
G-500g B-700g
X
X
X
X
X
Javelin
Walks
X
X
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PROGRAM 1 2015-16
Warm up starts 5:45pm. Program starts 6:00pm.
U6
Warm up
U7
Warm up
U8
Warm up
U9
Warm up
50m
Long Jump
700m
Discus
Hurdles track
Pit 2
Pack
500g
300m
Long Jump
70m
Discus
Pack
Pit 2
Hurdles track
500g
Long Jump
Pit 2
Long Jump
Pit 2
100m
Hurdles track
Shot Put
Ball throw
Circle 2
2kg Orange
Circle 1
Shot Put
2kg Orange
Circle 1
U11
Warm up
Triple Jump
Pit 1
Triple Jump
Pit 1
Discus
70m
500g
2 throws only
Shot Put
Discus
1kg Blue
Circle 2
500g
2 throws only
Shot Put
1kg Blue
Circle 2
Shot Put
Ball throw
Circle 2
U10
Warm up
Shot Put
200m
100m
Hurdles track
200m
800m
U13
Warm up
U14-17
Warm up
100m
200mH
200mH
68cm
76cm
1.05m start
800m
100m
High Jump
Long/Triple
Jump
High Jump
1.05m start
Pit 1
700m
Walk
Discus
100m
Long Jump
High Jump
Pit 2
Pit 1
0.85m start
Long Jump
Long Jump
High Jump
Pit 2
Pit 1
0.85m start
70m
Hurdles track
750g
200m
Long/Triple
Jump
Pit 1
Long Jump
100m
200m
U12
Warm up
200m
Discus
750g
100m
1500m
Shot Put
G+14B-3kg
15B-4kg
17B-5kg
Circle 1
Shot Put
G+14B-3kg
15B-4kg
17B-5kg
Circle 1
1500m Walk
1500m Walk
1500m Walk
U12-15 or
1500m run
U12
U12-15 or
200m
U13
U12-15 or
800m
U14-17
Shot Put
Long/Triple
Jump
Discus
750g
Discus
750g
3kg White
Circle 1
Shot Put
3kg White
Circle 1
Pit 1
Long/Triple
Jump
Pit 1
Invitational High Jump. U9-17. PB: 9+10=1.10m. PB: 11+12=1.25m.
PB: 13-17G=1.35m. PB: 13-17B=1.40m
Invitational 400m. U9-17. Time based. Starts October.
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PROGRAM 2 2015-16
U6
Warm up
U7
Warm up
50m
500m
Before U10s
Pack
U8
Warm up
U9
Warm up
Shot Put
U10
Warm up
400m
2 throws only
2kg Orange
Circle 1
70m
Shot Put
Long Jump
2 jumps only
Pit 2
Long Jump
2 jumps only
Pit 2
100m
+running
training
50m
100m
2 throws only
2kg Orange
Circle 1
60mH
60cm
U11
Warm up
U12
Warm up
U13
Warm up
U14-17
Warm up
Long Jump
60mH
High Jump
68cm
1.10m start
400m
4 jumps
Pit1
Long Jump
4 jumps
Pit1
Up grass hill
Day Light
Saving only
High Jump
1.10m start
Long Jump
Discus
Pit 2
500g
800m
2 throws only
2kg Orange
Circle 1
60mH
Long Jump
60cm
Pit 1
Discus
Pit 2
500g
Discus
350g
300m
Discus
Pack
350g
400m
U14+15
1.15m start
U17 1.20m
start
High Jump
Shot Put
Long Jump
Sprints
training
High Jump
Shot Put
Long Jump
Discus
U14+15
1.15m start
U17 1.20m
start
100m
2 throws only
2kg Orange
Circle 1
400m
60mH
60mH
1100m Walk
1100m Walk
45cm
45cm
With U11s
With U10s
Shot Put
Shot Put
1500m
1500m
400m
2kg Orange
Circle 1
G-2kg B-3kg
Circle 1
With U10+11
walk if poss.
With U10+11
walk if poss.
400m
100m
Discus
Training
800m
70m
Long Jump
4 jumps Pit 1
70m
Long Jump
Hurdles track
4 jumps Pit 1
Pit 1
G-750g
B-1kg
Shot Put
Discus
G-2kg B-3kg
Circle 1
G-750g
B-1kg
Shot Put
2kg Orange
Circle 1
100m
Discus
G/B-1kg
17B-1.5kg
Invitational 800m. U9-17.
Invitational 200m. U9-17. Time based. Starts October
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PROGRAM 3 2015-16
U6
Warm up
U7
Warm up
U8
Warm up
Shot Put
100m
Long Jump
Pit 2
1kg Blue
Circle 2
Shot Put
1kg Blue
Circle 2
Long Jump
500m
Pit 2
Pack
300m
Pack
Shot Put
Ball Throw
Circle 2
Shot Put
Ball Throw
Circle 2
70m
Shot Put
200m
700m
Pack
Long Jump
Pit 2
U11
1.5kg Yellow
Circle 1
Long Jump High Jump
4 jumps
Pit 1
2 jumps
1.05m start
Shot Put
Long Jump
High Jump
2kg Orange
Circle 1
4 jumps
Pit 1
2 jumps
1.05m start
1.5kg Yellow
Circle 1
100m
400m
1500m
200m
Scissor
2 jumps
0.75m start
60mH
60mH
60cm
60cm
High Jump
Discus
Scissor
2 jumps
0.75m start
4 throws
500g
After U11 Jav
Long Jump
60mH
Pit 2
45cm
Pit 2
U13
Javelin
80mH
400g
76cm
Javelin
400g
60mH
3000m
Javelin
14G-400g
14B-600g
15/17G-500g
15/17B-700g
G-400g
B-600g
Triple Jump
100m
Triple Jump
Long/Triple
Jump
Javelin
2 throws
400g
800m
200m
Pit 1
1 lane only
Pit 1
1500m
Javelin
Javelin
200m
Long/Triple Long/Triple
Jump
Jump
Discus
4 throws
500g
80H-14G-76cm
90H-14B/15G76cm
100H-15/1776cm
G-400g
B-600g
68cm
Discus
4 throws
500g
U14-17
Javelin
High Jump
Pit 2
Long Jump
U12
5:30pm start 5:30pm start 5:30pm start 5:30pm start
2kg Orange
Circle 1
Long Jump
100m
U10
Warm up
Shot Put
Shot Put
70m
U9
Warm up
3000m
Pit 1
1 lane only
Long/Triple
Jump
Pit 1
Invitational 100m. U9-11. Hurdle track.
Invitational 100m. U11-17. Sprint track.
Time based. Starts October
Time based. Starts October
Invitational throws. U9-17. Shot or Discus. PB: 9+10=17m. PB: 11-17=20m
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2015/2016 Season Handbook - Cherrybrook Athletics Club

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