Rules & Resources

ENTRIES 

Diocesan teams may enter three (3) competitors in the track events and three (3) in the field events and two (2) in the relays. 

AGE GROUPS 

Track Events

• 100m: 8 years, 9 years, 10 years, 11 years, 12, years, 13 years

• Multi class Athletes: 8/9/10 years and 11/12/13 years. 

• 200m, 800m & 1500m: Junior (8 years, 9 years, 10 years) 11 years division & 12/13 years division

• Relay: Junior Relay: 8, 9, 10 years – Senior Relay: 11, 12, 13 years.

• PP5 relay is an open event for schools with an enrolment of less than 54 but more than 25 students. 

• PP6 relay is an open event for schools with an enrolment of not more than 24 students. All children in any relay team must be enrolled in the same school.  

Field events

·         Junior: (8 years, 9 years, 10 years) 11 years division & 12/13 years division

Multi Class 

·         Junior: (8 years, 9 years, 10 years) Senior: (11 years, 12 years, 13 years)

A competitor whose significant birthday occurs during the current year is eligible for that age division only. No competitor shall enter more than one age division. 

UNIFORMS 

Competitors must compete in their official team uniform. Compression garments (e.g., skins) long or short may be worn under a Diocesan uniform or on their own if they are black or Diocesan colours. 

Students must not wear representative uniform -   No Polding clothing is to be worn. Shoes must be worn in all events.

MARSHALLING 

Track and field competitors must report to the marshalling area when called for an event. Each event will be announced three (3) times. The event will proceed after the third call. Competitors must always inform their team manager of their whereabouts. 

FIELD ENCLOSURE 

Only officials and competitors engaged in events may enter the competition arena. When entering the field, care should be taken to ensure no interference to track or field events is caused. Once competitors have been marshalled for an event they shall receive no coaching from parents, coaches, or team managers. 

EVENT PROGRAM 

Track events will take precedence over field events. Track and field events will be held concurrently. 

Note: If a competitor leaves for a track event – the field event will continue. In high jump events, the competitor will jump at the height the bar is, on their return. If a conflict with a track event occurs which requires half the competitors, a break in the field event will be taken until the track event is completed. Once an event has begun, competitors are not permitted to use, for practice purposes, the runaway or take-off area, implements or the circle or ground within a sector. Competitors and team managers should pay close attention to the announcements for any alterations to the program. The championships convenor reserves the right to alter the order of events. 

EQUIPMENT 

Competitors must use the equipment provided – i.e. starting blocks, relay batons, shot put, and discus. 

SPIKES 

The Championship is conducted on a synthetic track. The maximum spike length is 7mm in length for track & long jump events and 9mm in the high jump. Spikes will not be permitted in the 800 or 1500-metre events.   

STARTING 

Use of starting blocks is optional for 100m, 200m & relays only. Only starting blocks supplied by the Hunter Sports Centre Glendale are permitted to be used. 

Students using spikes can do a crouch, standing or block start.

Competitors must occupy the lane allocated. 

Method:  “On your mark”     

         “Set”   For the 800m & 1500m     “On your mark” 

         GUN            GUN

FALSE STARTS 

Any competitor making a false start shall be warned. Only one false start per race shall be allowed without the disqualification of the athlete(s) making the false start. Any athlete(s) making further false starts in the race shall be disqualified from the race. 

OFFICIAL RESULTS 

Timekeeping and judging will be electronic with a manual backup. Records will be those which were established from NSWCPS Athletic Championships using electronic timing (photo finish).

FINALISTS 

Finalists for all 100m and 200m events shall be determined as follows: 

The first place from each heat plus the next fastest times to complete the field of 8, shall proceed to the final. Check with your team manager before leaving the championships. 

HIGH JUMP 

PLEASE NOTE If a competitor is not present during a round, he/she is not entitled to an attempt at that round. 

Competitors will have three (3) attempts at each height in rotation only if present during that round. Three (3) successive failures shall exclude a competitor. 

Ties shall be decided as follows: 

1.     The competitor with the lowest number of jumps at the height at which the tie occurs shall be awarded the higher place. 

2.     If the tie remains, the competitor with the lowest total of failures throughout the competition up to and including the height last cleared shall be awarded the higher place. 

Qualifying Heights/Rises (These may be altered at the discretion of the Convenor.) 

           BOYS       Juniors -1.00m by 5cm to 1.20m then by 3cm. 

                       11 yrs. -1.10m by 5cm to 1.30m then by 3cm, 

   12/13 yrs. - 1.15m by 5cm to 1.45m then by 3cm. 

            GIRLS     Juniors -1.00m by 5cm to 1.15cm to 1.45m then by 3cm 

                       11 yrs. -1.10m by 5cm to 1.25m then by 3cm. 

                   12/13 yrs. - 1.15cm by 5cm to 1.40m then by 3cm. 

LONG JUMP 

Each competitor will have three jumps in rotation. 

Placings shall be decided according to the best jump from any round. In the event of a tie, the relative placings shall be decided by the next best jump on a countback. 

SHOT PUT  

Each competitor shall have three puts. Each throw will be measured. 

Weights: Junior 8, 9, 10 years – 2kg. 11 years – 2kg., Senior 12/13 years – 3kg.

                 Multi Disability: Junior – 2kg.  Senior – 3kg. 

Placings shall be decided according to the best puts from any round of the competition. In the event of a tie, the relative placings shall be decided by the next best put on a countback. 

DISCUS 

Each competitor shall have three (3) throws in rotation. Each throw will be measured. 

Weights: Junior (8, 9, 10 years) – 500g, 11 years – 750g., 12/13 years 750g. 

Placings shall be decided according to the best throws from any round of the competition. In the event of a tie, the relative placings shall be decided by the next best throw on a countback. 

PROTESTS 

All protests must be lodged in writing by the Senior Diocesan Team Manager, to the Championship Convenor within 15 minutes after the posting of the results of the event. 

MULTI CLASS

Multi Class events at the Polding Track and Field Championship are conducted in a multi-classification format with two age divisions i.e., Junior (8-10yrs) and Senior (11-13yrs) for boys and girls. Times and distances shall be compared as a percentage to the BASELINE performances for each classification and places awarded accordingly. 

CLASSIFICATION

Multi Class athletes must be officially classified (i.e., appear on the Athletics Australia or Sports Inclusion Australia master list) to be eligible for selection to represent Polding at the NSWPSSA State Athletics Championship. Classification criteria are aligned with Athletics Australia and NSWPSSA Athletics Multi Class guidelines. 

CALCULATIONS

Times and distances shall be compared as a percentage to the BASELINE performance for each classification and places awarded accordingly. The multi-classification format provides a means of comparing performances for the purpose of the competition. The highest 3 percentages in each event qualify for selection to compete at the NSWPSSA State Athletics Championship provided the athlete is officially classified by Athletics Australia.

Percentage Score Formula

The points are calculated using a percentage of the base time, distance or height.

For Track Events:

With the Time/Distance/Height (T) and the Base performance time/distance/height (B) in seconds, the percentage is calculated with the following formula.

Points = (B / T) X 100

For Field Events:

With the Distance (D) and the Base performance distance (B) in meters, the percentage is calculated with the following formula.

Points = (D / B) X 100

Performances exceeding the base performance attract a percentage > 100% with performances below the base performances attracting a percentage < 100%

SPECIFIC MULTI CLASS RULES

Hearing impaired: Hearing aids will be removed on the start line or event one minute prior to the start or after all final instructions have been given, whichever is the latter.

Guides: T11 must run with a guide. T12 may elect to run with a guide. The guide runner must wear a bright vest supplied by the local organizing committee. Athletes must bring their own guide. It is the responsibility of the guide to ensure that the athlete is properly orientated in the start position. As a vision-impaired runner crosses the finish line, the guide must be behind the athlete. T11 competitors must wear opaque glasses or appropriate substitutes when competing. The method of guidance for T11/12 is the choice of the athlete. The athlete may choose to use an elbow lead, a tether or to run free. In addition, the athlete may receive verbal instruction from the Guide-runner. Guide-runners must not push or propel to gain an advantage at any stage during a race.

Long Jump: Each athlete can determine their jump-off point; 2m, 1m or the edge of the pit. For classes F11 and F12, athletes’ take-off area shall consist of a rectangle of 1m x 1.22m that leaves an impression on the area with the athlete’s take-off foot.

AWARDS 

Participants: Awarded a Certificate of Participation.     

Finals:1st, 2nd and 3rd placegetters will be presented with a medal 

SELECTION FOR THE POLDING ATHLETICS TEAM

The first three (3) placegetters from each final will qualify as the representatives for the Polding Athletics Squad to compete at the NSWPSSA Athletics Championship.

Polding team members will move to the Polding team outfitting room to receive information on the NSWPSSA State Championships and directions on confirming and completing the selection process, size up for competitor uniforms and order.  Parents/Guardians are requested to accompany students.