The first summer competition at SA Athletics Stadium following the Xmas break will have a Modified Program (scratch).
Week 13 Modified Program:
Track
5.50pm Mile Walk, 6.05pm 600m, 6.15pm 100m, 6.25pm Mile, 6.35pm 300m, 6.45pm 3km Run/Walk.
Field
5.50pm Hammer, 6.30pm Javelin, 6.45pm High Jump, 7.00pm Long Jump.
Hot Weather Policy : Competition at 32-39 Degrees (decisions made 20 minutes before race time*)
- 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 and 4km races reduced to 2km 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.