Information for Zone Managers
Zone Managers Meeting
Saturday 20 March 8.00am
Breakfast will be provided!!! All must attend
Some reminders
- TRACK - Ages 7 to 9 may use a crouch or standing start only-NO SPIKES
- TRACK - Ages 10,11 and 12 may use a crouch start for races up to 400m. If using spikes for races up to 400m- blocks MUST be used.
- TRACK AND FIELD -Ages 10 and above MAY use spikes in the 800m,1500m,Long Jump and High Jump.
- LONG JUMP - 12 Year olds will jump off the white board. Everyone else will use the coloured metre mat.
- THROWING EVENTS - It is strongly suggested that children wear footwear during these events.
- There is NO 9 year 1500m HIGH JUMP As an association we strongly discourage the use of the Fosbury Flop unless students have been specifically coached in the correct technique. Athletes coached in and using this technique may use it at their own risk and the association accepts no responsibility for any injuries that may occur.
Please check your zone responsibility as it may have changed.
Children and spectators need to be prepared for all weatherwet or fine!
Complaints- any complaints are to be directed to the Control Room-Nigel Skelt or Jane Muir
Contact People
- Gear Hireage-Lance Smith of Athletics Southland-ph 218 6649 Or email lance.debbie@xtra.co.nz
- AWD-Jim Watson jim.watson@sportssouthland.co.nz
- On-line entrieshjtudor@clear.net.nz
For further information contact Lisa Tou at mc0tons@paradise.net.nz (N.B mc zero NOT mc the letter-O)
Access to coaching tips see Resources
For Parents
- The programme of events should be available at your school and the Sports Southland website.
- Results from the day will also be posted on the Sports Southland website.
- Food will be available for purchase but please ensure your child has food and refreshments.
- Please ensure your child has clothing for all conditions.
- There is a charge for Spectators- $1 child, $2 adult.
