NEWSLETTER No 1 – 2015/6 - 7th SEPT 2015
WALLSEND RSL ATHLETIC CLUB
WALLSEND RSL LITTLE ATHLETIC CENTRE
www.wallsendathleticsclub.org.au A.B.N. 70 859 060 841
WELCOME
We “Welcome” all our athletes of last season back again
We “Welcome” all the new athletes who have joined this year
Our aim is to provide a good athletic program that is suitable to all our athletes no matter what standard you wish to achieve.
NEW START TO COMPETITION NIGHT
Line up in your age group on inner field and listen to announcements prior to heading to 1st event.
WHAT’S ON TONIGHT
Tonight will be Round ONE (1) Program ONE (1)
TRAINING
Thursday starts 5.00pm to 6.00pm (can be late just join in)
NOTE TIMES WILL CHANGE LATER with Daylight Saving
Whilst this is not compulsory, it is a great time to learn and develop skills. We will be trialing specific event training with this weeks focus – SHOTPUT, HIGH JUMP
Even if you want to do other events, that’s OK but may not have specific coach available
WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK (WWCC)
There is a new process this season as a result of a change in legislation a few years back. This year it has been rolled out to sporting organisations.
What does this mean for you? - Every parent/helper needs to complete the checklist to indicate whether a WWCC is needed. IF THIS WAS NOT DONE AS PART OF THE REGISTRATION PROCESS PLEASE DO SO ASAP.
SAFETY - BE ALERT… BE AWARE….of Track Events
Parents with younger children (and some older athletes)
BE AWARE of Track Events going almost all the time…
CROSS THE TRACK WITH SAFETY KEEP FINISH LINE CLEAR.
STAY AWAY from Finish Line
COMPETITION - FOLDERS………..In the LA Age Folders will be
(A) PARENTS Sign—On Sheet for parents who are running the events
PLEASE Print and Sign the sheet…this is Insurance cover in case of accident
(B) the events for the nights competition
(C) a laminated instruction sheet on how to conduct tonight’s events
(D) a location map showing where events are conducted
Remember those parents that sign on will go into the draw to be 1 of 5 drawn fortnightly to receive a free sausage sandwich and drink on BBQ night
CLUB RECORDS
Records MUST be claimed on the night of performance
Track Records have the sheets signed off by the Chief Timekeepers
Field Event Records get a Club Official to check the distances and sheet
COMPETITION - EVENT RULES & AMENDMENTS
U9 high jump events (compulsory use of the scissor technique):
It shall be a valid scissor jump if all other relevant high jump rules are adhered to,
and:
i. The head of the competitor does not go over the bar before the leading foot
(the foot of the leg closest to the bar at take-off);
ii. The head of the competitor is not below the buttocks when the buttocks clear
the bar; and
iii. The competitor’s lead foot touches the mat before any other part of the body.
Qualifying Times for State Championships (3000m and 1500m Walks)
The following qualification times will now apply for progression to the State
Championship for the 3000m and 1500m walk events (i.e. athletes must achieve
these times at region, in order to progress to state):
Qualifying times to State Championships for the 3000m
U13 13:30 min, U14 13:00 min, U15 12:30 min, U17 12:00 min
Qualifying times to State Championships for the 1500m Walk
U12 11:00 min,U13 10:45 min, U14 10:30 min, U15 10:15 min, U17 10:00 min
WHAT’S COMING UP – Check out the LANSW and ANSW website for complete listing or more details.
8-11 Oct 15 - NSW All Schools Championship
(Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre, Homebush Bay)
17 Oct 15 – Raymond Terrace Twilight Pentathlon
21Oct 15 – Closing date: State Relay Championships and Trans Tasman
KEEP THE DATE - 25 Oct 2015 – Wallsend Athletics Gala Day