Standard Events and Specifications
The following events are approved and recommended for use at Centre/Club meetings by SALAA.
Tiny Tots
Tiny Tots are to participate in skill games from the LAANSW “Tiny Tots On Track” manual, the VLAA “On Track” manual or similar resources.
Under 6 to Under 8 Track and Field Events
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Under 6 |
Under 7 |
Under 8 |
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Boys |
Girls |
Boys |
Girls |
Boys |
Girls |
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40m |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
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70m |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
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100m |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
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200m |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
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500m |
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a |
a |
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60m Hurdles |
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45cm |
45cm |
45cm |
45cm |
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200m Walk |
a |
a |
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400m Walk |
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a |
a |
a |
a |
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Long Jump |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
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High Jump |
i * |
i * |
i |
i |
i |
i |
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Shot Put |
1kg |
1kg |
1kg |
1kg |
1.5kg |
1.5kg |
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Discuss |
350g |
350g |
350g |
350g |
500g |
500g |
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Vortex |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
i Athletes in the Under 6 to Under 8 age groups must jump using the “scissors” technique.
* The Under 6 age group must use the flexi-bar. The flexi bar may be used for the Under 7 and Under 8 age groups.
Under 9 to Under 12 Track and Field Events
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U9 |
U10 |
U11 |
U12 |
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B |
G |
B |
G |
B |
G |
B |
G |
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70m |
a |
a |
a |
a |
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100m |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
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200m |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
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400m |
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a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
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800m |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
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1500m |
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a |
a |
a |
a |
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60m Hurdles |
45cm |
45cm |
60cm |
60cm |
60cm |
60cm |
68cm |
68cm |
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80m Hurdles |
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90m Hurdles |
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100m Hurdles |
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200m Hurdles |
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700m Walk |
a |
a |
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1100m Walk |
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a |
a |
a |
a |
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1500m Walk |
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a |
a |
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Long Jump |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
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Triple Jump |
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a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
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High Jump |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
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Shot Put |
2kg |
2kg |
2kg |
2kg |
2kg |
2kg |
3kg |
2kg |
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Discuss |
500g |
500g |
500g |
500g |
750g |
750g |
750g |
750g |
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Javelin |
* |
* |
* |
* |
400g |
400g |
400g |
400g |
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4 x 100m Relay |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
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4 x 200m Relay |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
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4 x 400m Relay |
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a |
a |
*= Centres may offer the Vortex or TurboJav as a fun event at centre competitions.
Under 13 to Under 17 Track and Field Events
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U13 |
U14 |
U15 |
U16 |
U17 |
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B |
G |
B |
G |
B |
G |
B |
G |
B |
G |
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70m |
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100m |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
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200m |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
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400m |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
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800m |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
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1500m |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
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60m Hurdles |
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80m Hurdles |
68 |
68 |
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68 |
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90m Hurdles |
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68 |
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68 |
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68 |
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68 |
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100m Hurdles |
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68 |
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68 |
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68 |
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200m Hurdles |
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68 |
68 |
68 |
68 |
68 |
68 |
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700m Walk |
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1100m Walk |
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1500m Walk |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
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Long Jump |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
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Triple Jump |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
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High Jump |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
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Shot Put |
3kg |
3kg |
4kg |
3kg |
4kg |
3kg |
4kg |
3kg |
4kg |
3kg |
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Discuss |
1kg |
750g |
1kg |
1kg |
1kg |
1kg |
1kg |
1kg |
1kg |
1kg |
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Javelin |
600g |
400g |
600g |
600g |
600g |
600g |
600g |
600g |
600g |
600g |
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4 x 100m Relay |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
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4 x 200m Relay |
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4 x 400m Relay |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
Cross Country Events
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U6 |
U7 |
U8 |
U9 |
U10 |
U11 |
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400m |
a |
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500m |
aa |
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600m |
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a |
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750m |
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aa |
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800m |
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a |
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1000m |
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aa |
a |
a |
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1200m |
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a |
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1500m |
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aa |
aa |
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2000m |
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aa |
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3000m |
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U12 |
U13 |
U14 |
U15 |
U16 |
U17 |
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400m |
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500m |
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600m |
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750m |
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800m |
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1000m |
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1200m |
a |
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1500m |
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2000m |
aa |
a |
a |
a |
a |
a |
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3000m |
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aa |
aa |
aa |
aa |
aa |
aa = Championship Distance
Specifications
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Hurdles |
Flights |
Height |
Lead In |
Lead Out |
Spacing |
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60m (45) |
6 |
45cm |
12m |
13m |
7m |
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60m (60) |
6 |
60cm |
12m |
13m |
7m |
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60m (68) |
6 |
68cm |
12m |
13m |
7m |
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80m |
9 |
76cm |
12m |
12m |
7m |
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90m |
9 |
76cm |
13m |
13m |
8m |
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100m |
10 |
76cm |
13m |
10.5m |
8.5m |
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200m |
5 |
76cm |
20m |
40m |
35m |
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Shot Put |
Weight |
Colour |
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1kg |
Blue |
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1.5kg |
Yellow |
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2kg |
Orange |
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3kg |
White |
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4kg |
Red |
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Discuss |
Weight |
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350g |
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500g |
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750g |
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1kg |
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Javelin |
Weight |
Length |
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400g |
1.85m to 1.95m |
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600g |
2.20m to 2.30m |
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