Track and Field competition takes place during the warmer months, usually starting in September each year and finishing in February/March.
Competition is held on Wednesday evenings from 6pm at Shoalhaven High School.
All athletes, of all ages and abilities are welcome. We love seeing all family members having fun competing in their chosen track and field events.
Our competition operates under a graded point-score system.
GRADED POINT-SCORE COMPETITION
How it works
Competitors are divided by age into Grades, A,B,C,D,E & Vet’s (or Masters). Competitors earn points for each event they participate in each week and points for running, throwing and jumping are tallied at the end of the season to determine the overall placings for Track & Field in all Grades. Athletes must compete in at least 50% of competition nights to be eligible for end of season medals/trophies.
Definition of Grades
The age grading for our point-score competition is based on the age of the athlete as at 31 December of the year the season commences.
A Grade – 16 years & above
B Grade – 13-15 years
Vets (V’s) or Masters – 30 years & above
C Grade – 10 – 12 years
D Grade – 7 – 9 years
E Grade – 6 years & under
Club Records
Club Records can only be achieved by athletes registered and financial with Nowra Athletics Club for the affiliation year that the record is achieved.
Records are calculated using the athletes age on the day of competing.
Performances are eligible for Club Record status if they occur at Nowra Athletics Club Track and Field competition. If an athlete contests an event multiple times in one competition night, then only their first competition results will count for record-keeping practices.
Field event records must be double-checked using a tape measure and be verified and signed by a Club official or a committee member before the measuring spike is removed.
For throw events, the weight of the implement will be checked to ensure the correct weight was used.
Long jump and triple jump records will be verified by checking that the spike is positioned at the mark that the athlete has made in the sand that is closest to the take-off board.
For high jump, the jump height will be verified by measuring the height of the top of the bar at its centre. The two ends of the bar shall be measured to verify that the bar is level.
For track events, it is preferable to have 2 timers to verify the record.
Records are noted on the weekly results. A history of records can also be found in the records tab on this website.
Weekly routine for competition
FIELD EVENTS: start promptly at 6pm.
TRACK EVENTS: The first track event will be called at 6.20pm.
Report to the marshal at the start area when your Grade is called if it is the event you wish to compete in. Remember to return promptly to your field event if you have not finished the jumps or throws.
Weekly Events
Competitors can choose the events they want to compete in. They do not have to do all the events listed.
Week 1, 2 and 3 are repeated in a cycle.
We do not skip rounds, should rain cancel competition, the Week affected will be conducted when competition resumes.
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2024/2025 Track & Field Competition |
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Week 1 |
Week 2 |
Week 3 |
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Track events: All Grades |
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600m 60m 1500m |
800m 200m 2000m |
400m 100m 3000m |
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Field events: C, D & E Grades |
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Shot Put Discus High Jump D and E grade |
Long Jump Discus |
Long Jump Shot Put High Jump C Grade only |
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Field events: A, B & Vets Grades |
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Javelin Shot put Long jump |
Shot Put Discus Triple Jump |
Discus Javelin High Jump |
Relays
Relays are held as the last event if there is sufficient time and availability of participants. Relays are a very popular event! However, in order to conduct these relays, we need co-operation from parents and athletes to organise teams and be ready to compete as soon as the event is called! All teams start on a handicap time depending on their age and ability – this adds interest to the competition. The make-up of the team is not important. Participation and fun is the aim of this event!
Volunteers
Our volunteers are very valuable and essential to our weekly competition running smoothly. Previous experience is not required. Our committee members will always be on hand to guide & instruct you. Without the necessary number of valuable volunteers, unfortunately some events may have to be cancelled. Free club membership is available for all volunteers.
Safety Rules
NEVER walk or run across the inner field. Always use the outside of the track when going to an event area. Failure to follow this simple rule could result in serious injury from a field event in progress.
REMAIN within the close proximity of the track at all times. School buildings are strictly ‘Out of Bounds’.
REMOVE spikes at the conclusion of your event unless you are progressing directly to another event that requires spikes. This will prevent injury to yourself or someone else!
