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The WA State Track & Field Championships powered by Go For 2&5 will be contested on Thursday 2nd, Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th, and Sunday 5th March 2023.

COMPETITION DOCUMENTS

Competition Rules & Regulations

Venue Map 

FINAL TIMETABLES & START LISTS

Updated 1pm 3rd March

Day 1 - Thursday 2 March:  Timetable | Start Lists

Day 2 - Friday 3 March: Timetable | Start Lists

Day 3 - Saturday 4 March: Timetable | Start Lists

Day 4 - Sunday 5 March: Timetable | Start Lists

ARRIVING FOR YOUR EVENT: CALL ROOM & WARM UP

There will be a call room in operation for all age groups and events. 

Athletes must report to the Call Room at the CALL ROOM ENTRY time listed below.

Where an athlete fails to report to the call room prior to the last athlete crossing the Call Room departure line, then the athlete shall not be permitted to join the event - view the Rules & Regulations for further information.

WARM UP: Athletes are not permitted in the field of play. For all events, with the exception of hurdles, warm up will be available at McGillivray Oval. Athletes competing in hurdles will be permitted to warm up on the back straight prior to their event, so long as there is no interference with track events.

CLOSED EVENTS & LATE ENTRIES

Late entries are permitted only where a position is available - this means for events where lanes are full, or have large entry numbers in field events, no late entries will be accepted.

Late entries will open at 5.30pm at the TIC Tent on Thursday 2 March and 90 minute prior to the first event for subsequent days . Athletes (or a parent/guardian/representative) must attend in person to submit a late entry and late entries are on a first come first serve basis. Please also note a late entry fee of $40 per event applies.

The following events are closed and no late entries will be accepted. There are LIMITED positions available in other events.

Men 100 Metre Hurdles 76.2cm LA Under 15 (LA Only event)
Men 200 Metre Hurdles 76.2cm LA Under 14  (LA Only event - 5 flights)
Men 400 Metre Under 18 (LA U17)
Men Long Jump Under 15 (LA U14)
Men Triple Jump Under 15 (LA U14)
Women 80 Metre Hurdles 76.2cm LA Under 14  (LA Only event)
Women Javelin Throw 500g Under 15 (LA U14)
Women Long Jump Under 14 (LA U13)
Women Long Jump Under 15 (LA U14)
Women Long Jump Under 16 (LA U15)
Women Triple Jump Under 15 (LA U14)

ENTRY & ELIGIBILITY

Entry is open to all current Athletics West members (Little Athletics and Senior/Strive members) within the following age groups (see age groups below).

Athletes do not need to qualify to enter this event, so long as they are current members, of the appropriate age and for High Jump and Triple Jump, can meet the minimum starting heights/mat. In addition:

• Athletes are not permitted to enter the Hammer Throw, Steeplechase or Pole Vault unless they have competed in these events prior
• Athletes must be turning 14 years of age by the 31 December in the year of competition to compete in the 2000m or 3000m Steeplechase event
• Athletes must be turning 15 years of age by the 31 December in the year of competition to compete in the 5,000m Race Walk
• An athlete can compete in only ONE UNDERAGE GROUP PLUS OPEN, for each event/discipline, if the timetable permits. They may change age groups for different events but not for the same/similar events (e.g. 90mH/100mH). E.g. an athlete can not enter the Under 18 Long Jump and the Under 20 Long Jump, but could contest the Under 20 and Open Long Jump where the timetable permits.

Entries are now closed as of midnight Thursday 23 February 2023. See further information regarding late entries below.

AGE GROUPS

The birth date calculation is as at 31st December 2023, as per the details below. For example, athletes who turn 14 by 31 December 2023 are considered Under 15 athletes and therefore cannot compete in Under 14 events.

*Athletes are permitted to compete in an age group event and open categories, where minimum age requirements do not apply. Further information on entry eligibility will be provided in the Rules & Regulations for the event.

Year of Birth Age Group (Able-Bodied)
Born 2010 or 2011 Under 14 (Little Athletics U13)
Born 2009 Under 15 (Little Athletics U14)
Born 2008 Under 16 (Little Athletics U15)
Born 2007 Under 17 (Little Athletics U16)
Born 2006 Under 18 (Little Athletics U17)
Born 2004 or 2005 Under 20
Born 2003 or earlier* Open

Para Age Groups
Born 2009, 2010 or 2011 = Para U15
Born 2007 or 2008 = Para U17
Born 2004, 2005 or 2006 = Para U20
Born 2003 or earlier = Open

Para athletes must have a State level classification to compete.

PARA EVENTS

Para events are conducted as multi-class events, using the Athletics Australia baseline scoring system with each age group (Under 15, Under 17, Under 20 and Open). Para athletes must have a State level classification to compete.

Events have been scheduled within the Draft Timetable with all age groups together, but dependent on athlete entry numbers, age groups may be run within one race/event or with the relevant able-bodied athlete age groups.

Athletes will have the opportunity to specify their discipline (ambulant or seated/wheelchair) on entry.

VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS

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Parents and/or Guardians of Under 14 to Under 18 athletes are required to complete a Volunteer Roster. Parents/Guardians of Under 20 and Open athletes are encouraged to fulfill a volunteer role over the weekend of competition.

INFORMATION FOR CENTRES

Site Marquees Map

We ask that each Centre bring their Coles and Go for 2&5 marquee as per the attached map, to provide enough shade for athletes, officials and volunteers throughout the competition. If your Coles/Go for 2&5 marquee is damaged, please bring a plain marquee in it’s place. Marquees can be dropped at the stadium on Thursday afternoon (during the stadium opening hours 3:00pm - 7:00pm), on Friday between 10:00am - 5:00pm, or on Saturday morning prior to 8am.

EVENT CLASHES

In the event of a competitor entering two events which overlap in the program, the competitor must inform the official when reporting for the first event. It MAY be possible for the competitor to compete in the second event as well, however a trial (jump or throw) can only be held during its designated round. Track will always take precedence over field events.

IMPLEMENTS

IMPLEMENT CHECK IN: A reminder that personal implements must be submitted to Technical at a minimum of one hour prior to the event start.

Javelin - We encourage athletes participating in javelin to submit implements at least 90 minutes prior to the event to ensure sufficient time for multiple submissions. Athletes should also ensure javelin implements are not covered in dirt prior to check in.

Discus – Athletics Australia have provided a directive from the national Technical Committee that relates to the last paragraph of TR34.1, where by manufacturer stickers and stickers put on implements in the past by Technical Judges should be removed. If you are submitting a personal implement into the competition, please note as a national permit meet, this will be implemented. Athletics Australia have advised the same protocol will be in place for Athletics Australia Tour Meets and the Australian Championships.

WORLD ATHLETICS SHOE RULE

In line with the new World Athletics Rule Change around Shoe Compliance, Athletics West will be enforcing and conducting the event under World Athletics rules for Under 20 and Open events. All athletes will be required to complete the online Shoe Declaration Form prior to competing.

BIBS & UNIFORM

All athletes must wear the correct uniform; Club athletes must compete in club/centre uniform and independent athletes in the Athletics West independents top.

All athletes must wear their 2022 - 2023 Athletics West competition numbers. Athletes who are not wearing their official competition numbers will NOT be permitted to compete. Replacement numbers can be purchased from the TIC for $10.

Please note competitors are not permitted to compete in the WA State Team uniform.

STATE TEAM PROGRESSION

Qualification and State Team information for the 2023 Australian Track and Field Championships, 2023 Australian Junior Track and Field Championships and 2023 Australian Little Athletics Championships can be found here.

Purchase state team uniform online now (ensure 4-6 weeks delivery time to your house). Compulsory item are competition singlet/crop top.

Sample uniform will be available to try on near Post event Control area on Saturday 4 March 2.30pm- 5.30pm and Sunday 5 March 10.30am-2.30pm.

PARKING INFORMATION

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EVENT VILLAGE

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MERCHANDISE

Purchase your event shirt through our online shop. Limited numbers and sizes available and orders will be available for collection at the event village (no orders will be shipped).

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QUERIES

Contact Athletics West office on (08) 6272 0480 or admin@athleticswest.com.au