SAMA Summer Competition – Week 16

State Masters Athletics Championships – General Information
No charge for the Hurdles, T&F Pentathlons or Steeplechase – just the normal stadium entry fee.
Throws Pentathlon and 10km Track Walks and 10km Track Run (1st March), Main T&F (25th March and 1st April). No additional charges payable – SAMA will cover the cost of entry. There will be no requirement to pay a stadium entry fee at the gate.
For the Main T&F it is not necessary to enter beforehand. Entries will be received at the check-in desk when you arrive.
For all other Championships, please nominate at least one week before. Sheets will be available at the check-in desks. It is compulsory for the Hurdles, T&F Pentathlon and Steeplechase, and will greatly assist in the management of the other events.
If unable to nominate at the stadium, please advise Marinus Haccou by email of your intention to compete. The 2025/26 State Championships Program is available to download here.

1. New competitors to be advised to only compete in shorter races. At 36 degrees and above no under 15s to compete.
2. The water table to be set up early and competitors advised to drink before, during and after competition.
3. Officials attend only if they are comfortable – competitors will have to assist more.
4. 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 38 – Maximum race distance 3km

*Decisions to be made by the Summer Coordinator.