SCS ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2024

DATE: Friday 30th August 2024

VENUE: Sydney Olympic Park  Athletics Centre (Edwin Flack Ave, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127

TIME:

  • 6.45am – Venue gates & student registration check-in open.
  • 7.25am – First call to marshalling for 7:45am events.
  • 7.35am – Final call to marshalling for 7:45am events
  • 7.45am – First events begin
  • 9.00am – Opening ceremony
  • 3.30pm – Approximate finish time

COMPETION RULES 

  • All events are conducted using World Athletic Rules unless otherwise advised by the SCS Convenor.
  • NSW Athletics will be present for starting, judging & and disqualification purposes
  • Parents and Spectators are not permitted to approach the NSW Officials or recording staff.
  • No substitutions are permitted in any event except relays.
  • All track events are timed finals.

SPIKES

  • Only ‘Pyramid’ or ‘Christmas Tree’ spikes (also called compression tiered spikes) are to be used on the track for athletic activity.
  • Needle spikes are not permitted. Spikes are only permitted on competition areas and must not be worn in spectator areas or indoors.
  • Maximum spike lengths:
    • Running activity maximum of 7mm
    • Throw and jump activity maximum of 9mm
  • For track preservation and longevity, all athletes wearing spikes must use starting blocks in laned events up to and including 400m and the first runner of a relay. Athletes in Multi Class events excluded.
  • No spikes will be permitted in the 800m and 1500m events. (Primary Student Events Only) 
  • For More information, please click here

OUT OF BOUNDS

  • Parents, coaches and other unauthorised persons are not permitted in the marshalling, recording, or finish line areas.
  • Once participants are at track marshalling, or at their field event, they are no longer to receive any coaching or advice.
  • Children, Parents and Spectators are not permitted on any part of the track at any time.

PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDELINE FOR PARENTS AND CARERS

  • In order to protect the safety of our students, we ask parents to only take photos of their child from the spectator/viewing area. Where possible, crop out any other students.
  • No group photos are to be taken without parental consent of all the students being photographed.

PROTESTS

  • Protests must be submitted in writing within ten (10) minutes of the conclusion of the event or incident at the information table at the top of the marathon tunnel
  • A written protest form can be obtained from the officials at the information table at the top of the marathon tunnel
  • The protest committee shall consist of: Referee (Athletics NSW), Convener, Sydney Catholic Schools Sport officers i.e. Conference Sport Coordinator, Education Officer, etc.
  • Their decision will be final and no further correspondence will be entered into.

EVENT ORDER

  • Click here to view the Event Order
  • The convenor reserves the right to change the event order without prior notice.
  • The convenor may also combine events when and where necessary without prior notice. This pertains mainly to the 1500m and 800m events, but is not exclusive to these events

EVENT PROGRAM

  • Students will be able to Warm up on the Main and Warm Up tracks from 6:45am
  • Warm Up on both Tracks will conclude when the first event is called to Marshall.
  • Once the Carnival has started, there is no designated warm up time or area allocated for the SCS Athletics Championships.
  • It is the responsibility of the athlete and parent/carer to ensure that competitors are sufficiently prepared for their events.

Please click the links below for Event Results

  • Athletes will be called to the marshalling area approximately 20 minutes prior to their event.
  • Athletes are to only go to the marshalling area for Track Events. The marshalling area is located on the Redrock area outside the main arena.
  • Athletes are to go straight to their Field Event when called to marshal via the Marathon Tunnel.
  • Students can only enter and exit the Main Track via the Marathon Tunnel.
  • If an Athlete has a clash in their events, they are to go to the information desk adjacent to the marshalling area.
  • Field events will officially close 30 minutes after the first throw/jump, unless otherwise advised by the SCS Convenor.
  • No accommodation will be made for any student who misses their event.
  • Individual students will not be called to marshalling if they miss announcements.

PRIOR TO THE EVENT 

  • All Competitors need to register through the CSNSW portal prior to attending the Championships.
  • All Competitors registrations must also have principal approval.

AT THE EVENT 

  • Competitors arriving with their School:
    • Schools travelling as a team (via buses) are asked to send a teacher to the information table to register students.
    • Teachers are also asked to collect Media and Medical Alert bands from the information desk at the Main Track.
  • Competitors arriving with Parents or Careers: 
    • Students travelling with Parents or Careers are asked to register with the QR Code upon their arrival at the Athletics Centre.
    • If a student needs a Media or Medical Alert wrist bands they need to collect one from the information desk at the Main Track

Click here to view the number of progressions per event 

PRIMARY

  • 6 students from each event will be selected to represent SCS at the NSWCPS Athletics Championships. Progressions into this event will be posted below following the Carnival.
    Please Note: 

    • The top 3 students from each event will automatically qualify.
    • The final 3 positions will be determined by SCS Sport post-event, taking into account the unlikely event of any extraordinary circumstances.

SECONDARY 

  • 2 students from each event (4 students for 100m, 200m, 800m (excluding MC events) & 1500m) will be selected to represent SCS at the NSWCCC Athletics Championships. Progressions into this event will be posted below following the Carnival.
  • Please Note: 
    • The top 2 students in each Track and Field Event automatically qualify.
    • The final 2 positions in Track Events (100m, 200m, 800m & 1500m) will be determined by SCS Sport post-event, taking into account the unlikely event of any extraordinary circumstances.

MULTI CLASS EVENTS

  • Multi class students and their parent/guardian are asked to check in with Mrs Anna Turnbull the Multi Class Coordinator.
  • Please see the one of the information tables who will contact her on your arrival.
  • Track medals will be awarded to students at the end of their event and are to be collected from the medals table in the arena when results are announced.
  • Field medals will be awarded to students at the completion of their Field Event.
  • Unclaimed medals from Conference Carnivals can be collected from the Merchandise room on the Northern Concourse
  • Age Champions Medals will be sent to schools after the carnival.
  • Patrons are advised to park in P2 & P3 and will incur the nominated casual parking fees thereafter.  
  • Parking vouchers need to be collected at the venue before returning to the car park pay station for validation and/or additional payment.
  • For further information refer to the SOPAC link at tinyurl.com/SOPAC-Parking 
  • Souvenir Sydney Catholic Schools apparel will be available for purchase at the Struddys Merchandise stand which will be located on the concourse (in the proximity of Bays 8 to 10).
  • Students are to wear their school’s sports uniform to the Event. 
  • Students are to supply their own water bottle, hat/cap, sunscreen and refreshments.
  • Personal equipment should be marked clearly with the child’s name and school.
  • Canteen facilities will be available on both the Main and Warm Up Track.
  • It is advisable that students bring sufficient refreshments, including lunch.
  • There will be no lunch break. 
  • Competitors should eat lunch when a suitable time arises for them. 

PROGRESSION TO THE SCS ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS

Click here to view a List of Events each athlete has progressed for

Conference Athletics Carnivals