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HOME GROUND: Pennant Hills No 2 Oval, Britannia Street PENNANT HILLS
EMAIL: info@hdlac.org.au
POSTAL: PO Box 665 PENNANT HILLS NSW 1715
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REGION 5 INFORMATION - 2013
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Everything you ever wanted to know about Region
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The Regional Championships are all held on the third full weekend in February each year and athletes in the age groups U8 through to U17 are eligible to compete. In 2013, Region will take place over the weekend of 16-17 February. |
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Qualifying to the Regional Championships is via performances at the Zone Championships. |
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There are 8 Regions and Region 5 comprised the North and North East Metropolitan Zones. The first 2 places at each of the 8 Regions will progress to the State Championships that will be held over the weekend 22-24 March. LANSW then selects the next best 8 clear final performances from across all Regions, making a total of up to 24 athletes in each event at State. |
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You can download the Region 5 Program, the Region 5 Qualifiers by Centre and by Event. You can also download the Hornsby Parent Roster. Any queries about the Parent Roster, or about Region generally, should be directed to our Championships Officer, Peter Brown, on 0416‑008‑537 or by e-mail. |
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There will not be an opportunity to try on State T-shirts for size at Region (as in previous years). State T-shirts are optional and are available at SOPAC each day from the HARTS display stall for $25.00 each or athletes can order directly by contacting HARTS following qualifying as a competitor to the State Championships in March. |
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On arrival at Narrabeen, athletes should report to Championship Officer, Peter Brown, who will give each family a program booklet and direct parents to their assigned duty area. Peter will also have spare number '4' patches for any athlete not having one. Look for our Orange Shade Shelter. |
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There is a $5 Region levy per competing athlete - this has been paid by the Centre. |
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You can now download the latest Region 5 information and the not-before times that have been published. You can also download diagrams showing the layout of the Academy of Sport at Narrabeen. |
What other Zones and Centres will be competing?
Region 5 comprises 2 Zones, and 10 Centres and Clubs, as follows:
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NORTHERN METROPOLITAN ZONE: Cherrybrook, North Rocks/Carlingford, Northern Suburbs, Parramatta and Ryde.
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NORTH EAST METROPOLITAN ZONE: Hornsby, Ku-Ring-Gai, Manly-Warringah, Mosman and Northern Suburbs. |
What time should I get there?
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Saturday 16 - 1500m runs will commence at 8:00am with 1st call at 7:45am. The Field events will commence at 8.00am after 1st call at 7:45am. |
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Sunday 17 - Walks will commence at 8:00am after 1st call at 7:45am. The Field events will commence at 8:00am after 1st call at 7:45am. |
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First field event on both days - athletes to go directly to the event to be marshalled. |
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Travelling time from Pennant Hills is about 40 minutes. Allow a further 15 minutes to park and walk into the complex.
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The venue will open on Saturday and Sunday at 6:30am.
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Ground entry fee
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Entry fee $3, payable at the gate. Entry for competitors and officials is free.
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On arrival at Narrabeen, athletes should report to Championship Officer, Peter Brown, who will give each family a program booklet, which will be paid for by the Centre. |
How do I get to Sydney Academy of Sport?
Driving directions will be added shortly.
Shade from the sun or shelter from the rain?
A number of sections in the stadium at Narrabeen are available for our use. In addition, HDLAC will be providing two of our shade shelters for the use of our athletes.
What are the Region 'Must Haves'?
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Athlete H2O (water) bottle |
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Extra cold H2O / cold drinks to prevent dehydration - it can be very hot. |
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Food suitable for athletes. For example, cut-up fresh fruit. It is not advised that competing athletes consume canteen or barbecue food before an event. |
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Sun block. |
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Hat. |
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Extra pairs of socks if the weather is wet. |
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A hand towel is handy to bring to throwing events when the weather is wet. |
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Portable folding chairs (for parents and athletes). |
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Over-shirt for athlete and a jacket or bath towel in case the weather turns feral. Throw in an umbrella as well. |
What events is my athlete entered in?
What are the Region uniform requirements?
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All athletes are required to wear the correct HDLAC uniform with their registration number, red IGA patch, age patch and Centre #4 attached correctly. Refer to the photographs on the Championships page. |
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You can download the LANSW brochure, 'Placement of numbers and patches for all Little Athletics NSW carnivals'. |
Footwear
Shoes are compulsory for all competitors in all events. Spikes may be worn as follows:
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Under 7 and Under 8: cross-trainer or rubber spiked shoes (waffles). Shoes with metal spikes not permitted. |
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Under 9 - Under 12: spikes may be worn in all track events run entirely in lanes and in all jumps events. |
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Under 13 - Under 17: spikes may be worn in all track events (except Walks), all jumps events, and in javelin. |
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All competitors: spikes with the spikes removed or blanks inserted may not be worn in any events. |
Spiked shoes - U9 to U17
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Tartan spikes (7mm Christmas tree) only are to be used. |
Printed Programmes
On arrival at Narrabeen, athletes should report to Championship Officer, Peter Brown, who will give each family a program booklet, paid for the Centre.
Overnight security
SAS will be available for setup on Friday 15 February and there will be overnight security for both Friday and Saturday. There are restrictions on tent / shade locations so you should ask before getting too comfortable.
State T-Shirts
If you qualify for State Championships, there is an optional T-shirt that you can purchase. These will be available at State SOPAC each day from the HARTS display stall for $25.00 each or athletes can order directly by contacting HARTS on 1300‑764‑719. Note that there is no fitting of State T-shirts at the Regional Championships.
Parent duties
You can download the Hornsby Parent Roster. Any queries about the Parent Roster, or about Region generally, should be directed to our Championships Officer, Peter Brown, on 0416‑008‑537 or by e-mail.
Transport of shade shelters
Volunteers are needed (from parents attending Region next weekend) to assist with the transport and setting up of two of our shade shelters. If you have a suitable vehicle or trailer and are able to help, please contact Scott Hartley (0427‑681‑973), Peter Brown (0416‑008‑537) or Marion Mitchell (0409‑826‑942).
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