Page 15 - KLAC 2024-25 Information Handbook

CHAPTER 7
CHAMPIONSHIPS
In NSW there are about 190 Little Athletics Centres. For Championships purposes, these are divided into 23 Zones. KLAC is in the North East Metropolitan Zone (NEMZ), along with our neighbours, Manly Warringah, Mosman, Hornsby and Northern Districts Little Athletics Centres.
Athletes from these five Centres compete at our NEMZ Championships 6-U19. Then athletes from our Zone compete in the Region 5 (NEMZ/NMZ) Championships 8-U19. Finally, athletes representing the eight Regions compete at the NSW State Championships U9-U19.
To select and manage our competitors in these Championships, KLAC uses a Selection Panel (including members of the Executive Council and Life Members) and a team of Age Managers.
Under 6 athletes do not compete in Championships. Children whose parents have not fulfilled their parent help duties may not be eligible for Championships.
Age Managers notify selected athletes by telephone, notice or e-mail as soon as possible after the selection meetings.
• UNIFORM
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.
2.
3.
•
• •
•
•
•
Their own registration number (white background) on the front of the uniform top.
The correct age patch on the front left hand side of the top or on the shorts.
• SELECTION
All selected athletes must wear the green and yellow KLAC uniform. This is NOT the Club uniform worn at Bannockburn Oval. The uniform is: Ku-ring-gai singlet top or crop top with plain black shorts or sports briefs.
Centre uniform tops can only be purchased at the Centre. The uniform shop will be open for several weeks before each Championship.
Note: During actual competition, uniform tops must be tucked in. Board shorts and cargo pants are not acceptable. Logos on clothing must not be visible. Athletes may wear short branded compression garments under their shorts.
Athlete numbers are supplied by the Centre.
All athletes must wear their KLAC uniform complete with the following, which are available from the Centre:
PARENT ROSTER
• CHAMPIONSHIP NUMBERS
A sponsor's patch on the right hand side of the top.
FOOTWEAR
Shoes are compulsory at all Championships. Spikes may NOT be worn by:
— Any U7 – U10 athlete
— Any U11-U12 competitor in the 800m,
1500m or 3000m events
— Any competitor in the walk events.
STARTING BLOCKS
May be used. Blocks are compulsory at the SOPAC, Homebush - these are supplied; athletes may not use their own blocks at this venue.
State Relays and State Championships take place regardless of weather conditions. Zone and Region Championships go ahead even if raining, but can be delayed in exceptional circumstances (eg if the ground is flooded).
Adults are usually asked to pay a small fee at most grounds. Competitors and other children are admitted free of charge.
As soon as athletes are selected, parents will be asked to choose a time slot for assisting. These slots are normally about three hours long. Vacant slots will be allocated by the Assistants Officer, and details published prior to the Championships.
FACILITIES
Programmes are made available online. These contain the rules of competition, the names of all competitors, and details of lane draws and order of competition for field events.
A canteen always operates and lunches are usually available.
The availability of seating and shade varies considerably between venues.
CONTINUED OVER
WET WEATHER
ENTRY FEES
KU-RING-GAI LITTLE ATHLETICS CENTRE INFORMATION HANDBOOK – 2024/25 SEASON 13