Ref: ATH/5/15

See Distribution26th March 2015

ARMY INDIVIDUAL ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2015

Date and Venue

1.The Army Individual AthleticsChampionships will be held at the Aldershot Military Stadium on Wednesday20 May 2015. This letter covers the rules pertaining to the Individual Championships.

Entries

  1. This fixture is an opportunity for athletes to be selected for the Army Team.

In the event that an individual is subsequently selected for the Army squads it will be necessary for Manager’s to record the contact details and unit addresses of all individuals competing. Para 11 refers. Individuals who wish to compete in an event are to submit their entry on the Individual entry form attached with this letter. Entries should be submitted to the Secretary of the Army Athletics Association on the official entry form provided, by Wednesday 15May 2015.

  1. Individuals who wish to enter on a consolidated basis are to submit their entry on the Individual entry form attached with this letter. Entries should be submitted to the Secretary of the Army Athletics Association on the official entry form provided, by Wednesday 15May 2015. STRICTLEY NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY.

Events

4.The events will be as follows:

a.Men

100 MetresHigh Jump

200 MetresLong Jump

400 MetresTriple Jump

800 MetresPole Vault

1500 MetresHammer

5000 MetresShot

110m HurdlesDiscus

400m HurdlesJavelin

3000m Steeplechase

b.Women

100 MetresHigh Jump

200 MetresLong Jump

400 MetresTriple Jump

800 MetresDiscus

1500 MetresJavelin

5000 MetresShot

100m HurdlesHammer* (subject to participating athletes)

400m HurdlesPole Vault* (subject to participating athletes)

2000m Steeplechase** (subject to participating athletes)

Rules

5.The Championships will be conducted according to UK (A).

6.It should be noted that all events will be held on one day. A provisional programme of events is attached with this letter. Additional track races may be included subject to the amount of entries received.

Entry Fees

7.Individual entry fees of £5.00per event should accompany entry forms. Entries will not be accepted without these fees. (See conditions of entry on entry form). Cheques should be made payable to “ASCB Central Bank”.

Prizes

8.Individual Army Athletics prizes will be awarded for each event providing there are at least 3 competitors in the event. Prizes will be awarded to the athletes that finish their event with the overall best time; jump or distance recordedand will be crowned as the Army Individual Champion for that event.

Accommodation

9.Accommodation in the Aldershot area is limited, therefore units should telephone CABS on Mil Tel: 01252 352154, Fax: 01252 352169 or for Out of Hours 9 6340 2100/Civi Tel: 0845 168 2100 or Fax: 00845 168 2150 at the earliest opportunity after qualifying.

Authority to Travel

10.a.Travel expenses for attending this event qualify as conditions of service travel for representative sport. Authority for travel to the competition is to be attributed to AG’s TLB. Travel at Public expense is authorised in accordance with 2014 DIN 10-030. All travel arrangements are to be the cheapest and most economical means and coordinated, therefore individuals travelling from the same or near unit should travel together.

Publicity

11.It is requested that this letter be given the widest distribution in Divisional Orders/Bulletins and all Unit Routine Orders, so that all athletes in the Army are given the opportunity to enter. This letter is posted on the Army AA website.

Summary

12.This is one of the few events in the Athletic calendar that provides a platform for new talent to demonstrate their potential and also provides an opportunity to check on the form of known athletes. Therefore Commanding Officers are respectfully requested to encourage their athletes to attend and release potential newcomers to compete in these Championships. The Army Team for the Inter Services Team Athletics Championships, due to be held at Aldershot Military Stadiumon Wednesday 8 July 2015, will comprise in the main, from those athletes selectedat these Championships.

K DONKIN

Capt (Retd)

Secretary

Annexes:

A.Provisional Programme

B.Entry Form

C.Conditions of Entry

Distribution:

All Divisional Sport Boards } For distribution to units within respective AOR’s.

BA (G) Sport Board }

SSgt (SSI) BurrellRAPTC – Officials Secretary

All Inter Corps Secretaries and Managers

Selected Units

Editors:Soldier Magazine

Garrison Radio – for publicity nearer the date

Garrison Herald

Copy to:

President & Members of the Army General Committee

ARMY INDIVIDUALS PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME

Event No / Time / Event / Remarks / Championship
0900 / Booking In / Collect No’s
1 / 0930 / Hammer * / Final / S, W
2 / 0930 / 110mH / Heats / S
3 / 0930 / Shot * / Final / W
4 / 0930 / Triple Jump * / Final / S
5 / 0930 / High Jump * / Final / W
6 / 0950 / 100mH / Heats / S, W
7 / 1000 / 5000m * / Final / S
8 / 1020 / 400mH / Heats / S,W
9 / 1030 / Pole Vault * / Final / S,W
10 / 1040 / 200m / Heats / S,W
11 / 1100 / 800m / Heats / S,W
12 / 1100 / Javelin * / Final / W
13 / 1120 / 5000m * / Final / W
14 / 1130 / Long Jump * / Final / W
15 / 1140 / 100m / Heats / S,W
16 / 1200 / 400m / Heats / S,W
17 / 1215 / Discus * / Final / S
18 / 1220 / 1500m / Heats / S,W
19 / 1300 / Triple Jump / Final / W
20 / 1315 / 100mH / Final / W
21 / 1330 / Discus / Final / W
22 / 1330 / 110mH / Final / S
23 / 1345 / 800m / Final / W
24 / 1350 / 800m / Final / S
25 / 1400 / High Jump / Final / S
26 / 1415 / 400mH / Final / W
27 / 1415 / Shot / Final / S
28 / 1425 / 400mH / Final / S
29 / 1435 / 100m / Final / W
30 / 1445 / 100m / Final / S
31 / 1455 / 2000m S/C / Final / W
32 / 1455 / Long Jump / Final / S
33 / 1500 / Javelin / Final / S
34 / 1510 / 3000m S/C / Final / S
35 / 1535 / 200m / Final / W
36 / 1540 / 200m / Final / S
37 / 1550 / 1500m / Final / W
38 / 1600 / 1500m / Final / S
39 / 1610 / 400m / Final / W
40 / 1615 / 400m / Final / S

Presentation: 1. Prizes for events marked * will commence 1230

2. Prizes for the remaining events will be at 1630

ENTRY FORM

ARMY INDIVIDUAL ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS

INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 20 MAY 2015 AT ALDERSHOT MILITARY STADIUM

(Which must be completed in every detail and forwarded to the following address to arrive by 18 May 2015). Cheques to be made payable to “ASCB Central Bank”.

To:Secretary

Army Athletics Association

Mackenzie Building

Fox Lines, Queens Avenue

Aldershot

Hants

GU11 2LB

1.TO BE COMPLETED BY ENTRANTS

SENIOR Male ☐Female ☐

Service No: Rank:

First Name: Surname:

Date of Birth: Regt/Corps:

Unit Postal Address:

Mob No Unit Tel No:

2.Please enter me for the following events:

EventsBest Performance ***Date

3.The appropriate fee of £ is enclosed. (£5.00 per event).

Date: Signature:

TO BE RETURNED NO LATER THAN 18 MAY 2015. FAX TO 9 4222 7094 Tel 94222 7088 OR EMAIL:

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

1.Entry Fees. Entry fee for each individual is £5.00 per person per event.

2.Entries. Entry forms must be sent together with Entry Fees to the Secretary Army Athletics Association. The Committee reserves the right to refuse any entry. Cheques should be made payable to “ASCB Central Bank”. FAXED copies of entry forms are encouraged to assist in planning the event but will not be valid if event fees are not paid before the 18May 2015.

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