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CHAPTER 8: SPECIAL EVENTS
EXCLUSIVE TO KLAC
THE KLAC SEPTATHLON
The Septathlon is currently scheduled for 4 November 2023 in place of the regular Saturday program. Each child participates in 7 events comprising of both track and field (with exception of the Under 6 age group, who will only compete in 6 events). Points are awarded based on performances for each event, where the greater the achievement, the greater the number of points awarded. All participants will receive a special Septathlon ribbon showing their pointscore. These ribbons are distributed via the Age Managers 1-2 weeks after Septathlon.
As with any Saturday competition parents will be required to assist with set-up, the running of events, canteen, BBQ and pack-up. The program of the order of events will be published via the newsletter shortly prior to the Septathlon. The timing is as follows:
8:10am Parentstoreportfordutyallocation 8:15am Athleteswarm-up
8:30am Firsteventtostart
SEPTATHLON EVENTS
Under 6 70m 100m 200m Long Jump Shot Put Discus -
Under 7 70m 100m 200m 500m PS Long Jump Shot Put Discus
Under 8 70m 200m 60mH 700m PS Long Jump Shot Put Discus
Under 9 100m 60mH 800m Long Jump High Jump Shot Put Discus
Under 10 100m 60mH 800m Long Jump High Jump Shot Put Discus
Under 11 100m 80mH 800m Long Jump High Jump Shot Put Discus
Under 12 100m 80mH 800m Long Jump High Jump Shot Put Discus
Under 13 - 17 100m 80-100mH 800m Long Jump High Jump Shot Put Discus
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