Week 20 of summer competition at SA Athletics Stadium, with Program C,1 events (scratch). Includes the State Masters Athletics Championships Steeplechase (see below for information about the Championships).
Two Steeplechase races are scheduled; 3000m starting promptly at 5.15pm and 2000m at 5.35pm.
All competitors are asked to assist with lowering the barriers after the first race.
| Track Program C | |
| 1500mW | 5.50pm |
| 100m | 6.05pm |
| 1000m | 6.15pm |
| 400m | 6.25pm |
| 2000mW | 6.35pm |
| 4000mW | 6.35pm |
| 2000m | 6.35pm |
| Field Program 1 | |
| Hammer | 5.50pm |
| HJ | 6.30pm |
| Javelin | 6.45pm |
| TJ | 6.55pm |
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.
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 (3rd March), Main T&F (13th & 20th March) – $10 entry fee by cash or cheque – on the day (includes stadium entry).
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 George White by email of your intention to compete.
A more detailed Information Sheet is available to download here.