State Masters Athletics Championships – Main Track & Field Day 1 – Wednesday 13 March from 5.50pm.
Timetable
| 5.50pm | 1500m Walk |
| 5.50pm | Hammer |
| 6.05pm | 60m |
| 6.20pm | 800m |
| 6.40pm | 200m |
| 6.50pm | Javelin |
| 6.55pm | 3000m Walk |
| 7.05pm | High Jump |
| 7.20pm | Triple Jump |
| 7.30pm | 5000m |
It is not necessary to enter before the day. Entries will be received at the check-in desk when you arrive. Carefully check the schedule before selecting your events. The program will not be held up if your events overlap.
Please note. Competitors must enter at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start time (20 mins for the 5.50pm start!)
Entry fee – $10 per day payable at the SAMA desk by cash or cheque on the day (includes entry to the Stadium – do not pay at the gate).
Jumpers & Throwers
No competitor will be allowed to enter the competition after the commencement of the fourth round. Competitors who need to leave during an event may compete out of turn for that round. On return athletes may only continue at the round in progress (but may do so in that round even if their normal position in the round has passed).
COMPETITION NUMBERS
These are your official SAMA numbers that have been allocated to you. They must be worn for these Championships. If you do not have SAMA numbers, they will be issued when checking in on arrival.
Hot Weather Policy : Competition at 32-39 Degrees (decisions made 20 minutes before race time*)
- No under-10s to compete and new competitors to be advised to only compete in shorter races. At 36 degrees and above no under-15s to compete.
- The water table to be set up early and competitors advised to drink before, during and after competition.
- Officials attend only if they are comfortable – competitors will have to assist more.
- Reduction of Middle/Distance distances
- Temp. up to 32 – Normal programs
- 32 to 35 – 5km races reduced to 3km at the Competition Director’s/ Coordinator’s discretion
- 36 to 37 – Maximum race distance 3km
- 38 to 39 – Maximum race distance 2km
*Decisions to be made by the Summer Coordinator.