Uniforms
Singlet - maroon/yellow (purchase/order at the club)
Shorts - plain black (please provide your own - no franchise logoed shorts)
Mini Club Grades 3 & 4 – no uniform required but must wear age flash pinned onto shirt.
Mini Club Grades 5 & 6 – uniform is required and you must wear age flash sewen onto shirt.
Grade 7 & over - Full club uniform must be worn on every club night. Age flash must be sewn on centre middle of singlet.
Code of Conduct
All athletes, parents and supporters agree to:
Co-operate with coaches, officials and other athletes and treat them with respect
Develop athletic skills and take pride in effort and personal achievements
Encourage other competitors and praise effort and achievement
Play fair and abide by all club rules and rules of competition
Listen carefully and follow instructions
Assist and help, where possible, in the running of the club to maximize opportunities for all athletes.
Encourage participation at all levels
Promote and support the club.
Please note: Officials reserve the right to exclude athletes who do not comply with this Code of Conduct
Resources: (Click on the one you need:)
Long Jump
High Jump
Discus
Shot Put
Rules:
Track and Field Guidelines
Colgate Games
Athletics Waikato Bay of Plenty Children's 2023/2024 Track & Field Handbook
Crouch starts: All athletes 7 years and over are required to use a crouch start for all events up to and including the 400m.
Starting Blocks: The use of starting blocks is compulsory for all athletes wearing spiked running shoes. The use of starting blocks is compulsory for all athletes grade 12 and over in all events up to and including the 400m.
Spikes: Spikes are optional for athletes Grade 10 and over. They must be removed between events to reduce the risk of injury to wearer and others.
Starting Procedures: NZ Children’s athletics have agreed to adopt the no false start rule imposed by the IAAF from 1 October 2009. This means that athletes who false start will be disqualified from the event.
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