Performance Programme
DAC PERFORMANCE PROGRAMME 2014-2015
DAC PERFORMANCE PROGRAMME 2014-2015
The Programme works on a points system. It recognises quality as well as quantity, and regular participation and attendance at the Club. It includes: road; track and field; cross country/trail events on the provincial or national calendar; the Club time trial (last Thursday of each month at 17h30); the monthly DAC mile (2nd Thursday of each month at 18h00); the DAC pre-Comrades long run; the 5km Parkrun; and any other event approved by the committee. Registered helpers in DAC organised events such as the Calder/Sulin 10km will also earn points. To qualify for awards, Members will need to achieve a minimum of 75 points between 1 October 2014 and 30 September 2015. Different race distances each carry a number of points, and you can double your points if you achieve or break the Club Standard Time for your age group in either the Mile or Time Trial. Keep a running total of your points and keep the Club informed.
The Programme works on a points system. It recognises quality as well as quantity, and regular participation and attendance at the Club. It includes: road; track and field; cross country/trail events on the provincial or national calendar; the Club time trial (last Thursday of each month at 17h30); the monthly DAC mile (2nd Thursday of each month at 18h00); the DAC pre-Comrades long run; the 5km Parkrun; and any other event approved by the committee. Registered helpers in DAC organised events such as the Calder/Sulin 10km will also earn points. To qualify for awards, Members will need to achieve a minimum of 75 points between 1 October 2014 and 30 September 2015. Different race distances each carry a number of points, and you can double your points if you achieve or break the Club Standard Time for your age group in either the Mile or Time Trial. Keep a running total of your points and keep the Club informed.
The aim is to have an objective measure for awards; and secondly, to encourage DAC Members to take part in more events, especially shorter events, in order to improve race performance over longer distances. The advantage of this Programme is that you are not limited as to which events you choose to run. If you are not an ultra runner you can still qualify by doing more shorter events (or by doubling your points in the club mile and time trials). DAC time trials have been given a greater weighting. All Members are encouraged to take part in DAC organised monthly time trial and mile, and attend the regular club runs as points are awarded and there’s no entry fee to pay. It is possible to earn 9 points a month by just doing the club organised runs without paying any entry fees. Parkrun is also free, you can register online www.parkrun.co.za
The aim is to have an objective measure for awards; and secondly, to encourage DAC Members to take part in more events, especially shorter events, in order to improve race performance over longer distances. The advantage of this Programme is that you are not limited as to which events you choose to run. If you are not an ultra runner you can still qualify by doing more shorter events (or by doubling your points in the club mile and time trials). DAC time trials have been given a greater weighting. All Members are encouraged to take part in DAC organised monthly time trial and mile, and attend the regular club runs as points are awarded and there’s no entry fee to pay. It is possible to earn 9 points a month by just doing the club organised runs without paying any entry fees. Parkrun is also free, you can register online www.parkrun.co.za
DAC STANDARD TIMES 2015
DAC STANDARD TIMES 2015
(@ 63.5% and age adjustments)
(@ 63.5% and age adjustments)
EXAMPLES
EXAMPLES
A Member runs, say:
A Member runs, say:
PDAC 25 3 eThekwini Marathon 5
PDAC 25 3 eThekwini Marathon 5
2 x Parkrun 4 3 x half marathon 9
2 x Parkrun 4 3 x half marathon 9
Postnet Marathon 5 Comrades 8
Postnet Marathon 5 Comrades 8
Chatsworth Ultra 6 7 x DAC Mile 14
Chatsworth Ultra 6 7 x DAC Mile 14
6 x DAC time trials 18 6 x regular club 12
6 x DAC time trials 18 6 x regular club 12
Total points earned 84 QUALIFIES
Total points earned 84 QUALIFIES
A Member runs, say:
A Member runs, say:
Ronnie Davel 16km 2 PDAC 25km 3
Ronnie Davel 16km 2 PDAC 25km 3
3 x half marathon 9 4 x cross country 8
3 x half marathon 9 4 x cross country 8
2 x Parkrun 4 9 x DAC Mile 18
2 x Parkrun 4 9 x DAC Mile 18
2 x 10km 4 5 x DAC time trials 15
2 x 10km 4 5 x DAC time trials 15
2 x league time trials 4 7 x regular club 14
2 x league time trials 4 7 x regular club 14
2 x club standard on DAC time trial 6
2 x club standard on DAC time trial 6
4 x club standard on DAC Mile 4
4 x club standard on DAC Mile 4
Total points earned 91 QUALIFIES
Total points earned 91 QUALIFIES
A race must be finished within the official cut-off for the points to be earned. Walking events also count. Whilst the Club will endeavour to obtain the results of races, it is the responsibility of the member to furnish the Club with his/her results of the races run. Best to check your result soon after the race via the clock or your personal watch.
A race must be finished within the official cut-off for the points to be earned. Walking events also count. Whilst the Club will endeavour to obtain the results of races, it is the responsibility of the member to furnish the Club with his/her results of the races run. Best to check your result soon after the race via the clock or your personal watch.
DAC Contact Details: telephone 031 3122410
DAC Contact Details: telephone 031 3122410
Website: www.sites.google.com/site/durbanathleticclub/
Website: www.sites.google.com/site/durbanathleticclub/