Tasman Childrens Centre Interclub Competitions
Most Inter-club meets are held on a Sunday and generally begin at 10.00 am and are finished by 4.30 pm.
The Russell Cup, Winstone Cup, Cockeram Cup and Hester Shield are Inter-club Meetings attended by Nelson, Richmond, Motueka, Marlborough, and Takaka Clubs. The winning club at each competition is determined by the total points scored based on the placing of their athletes.
These competitions are a fantastic way for Children to develop new friendships, foster team spirit and represent the club while improving their personal bests.
Takaka Club Uniform is compulsory for interclub events
Please be prepared to volunteer your time when requested at events.
2023 – 2024 Competition Dates:
5th November 2023 Hester Shield at Marlborough
19th November 2023 Russell Cup at Saxton’s
3rd December 2023 Cockeram Cup at Saxton’s
11th February 2024 Winstone Cup at Saxton’s
24th - 25th February 2024 Tasman Champs at Saxton’s
NORTH ISLAND COLGATE GAMES – Auckland 5th, 6th, 7th of January 2024
SOUTH ISLAND COLGATE GAMES – Dunedin12th, 13th, 14th, January 2024
Saxton Field All-Weather Track Rules
Bare feet, socks or lightweight running flats can be worn on the track.
No shoes capable of taking spikes can be worn by athletes in grades 5 ,6, 7, 8 and 9.
This means track shoes capable of taking spikes with studs instead of spikes, cannot be worn.
Track shoes with the spike sole plate replaced by a rubber sole or track shoes with moulded grips are permitted.
Spiked shoes may only be worn during competition by athletes in Grades 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15.
Spike length allowed: 6mm on Track, 6mm at Long Jump, 9mm at High Jump
NO needle spikes permitted.
Spikes to be Cone/Pyramid shaped or Xmas Tree (see diagram top right)
Spiked shoes must be removed at the immediate completion of the athletes event and before leaving the arena.
The spikes shown are the only spikes to be used on the Track and Run-ups at Saxton Field Athletics Track
► The track is a road. When entering the track, always look both ways. Do the same when entering the infield or jumps areas.
► No running, jogging, or walking in lane one or two, unless you are racing.
►Warm up on the outfield unless you are at your event. Go to the infield for further warm ups.
► No standing around on the track. Go to the infield.
► Don’t leave any gear on the track. Put it in on the infield.
► No food or drink is to be brought inside the track and field competition area. Water is fine. Soft drinks and energy drinks are harmful to the track.
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