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Incorporating the Athletics New Zealand 2018 Commonwealth Games Trial Saturday 20th January 2018 4:00 - 7:30pm Premium Supporters (includes meet programme) Entry - $5 Children (under 12) - FREE Acesports and Athletics Wellington T&F present the 2018 TEAMLEDGER BAYLEYS Capital Classic Track & Field Meeting Welcome to the 2018 Team Ledger Bayleys Capital Classic on behalf of Athletics Wellington. This is the 14th edition of the Capital Classic and once again we are very honoured to hold such a prestigious event. We welcome all athletes and coaches who have travelled and thank them all for their patience in what I am sure you are aware has been a challenging build-up. As well as the main Classic program we are also extremely excited to host a number of Commonwealth Games Trials: On the track the Men’s and Women’s 200m, Men’s 800m and Women’s 1500m. In the field the Men’s and Women’s discuss and Women’s Triple jump. This will ensure the very best of NZ talent for these events and we thank Athletics NZ and HPS NZ for allowing us to run these events. I would also like to thank Tony Rogers and his team who have, under very challenging conditions, worked tirelessly over the last few months with both athletes and sponsors to ensure this event remains at the forefront of the NZ Athletics calendar. We do hope you have a great night and thank you for coming along to support what we hope will be a memorable evening. Charlie Nairne Chairman, Athletics Wellington A warm welcome to Athletes, VIPs, Sponsors, Officials and Spectators to the 2018 TEAM LEDGER BAYLEYS Capital Classic Track and Field Meeting. A special welcome to all athletes aspiring to meet selections targets for the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, and World Under 20 Junior Championships in Tampere, Finland later this year. Greetings to our visiting international athletes especially the group from Japan here again this year. We wish to acknowledge once again the tremendous support from Mike and Tania Ledger our naming right sponsor of “TEAM LEDGER BAYLEYS” for your continued support and continuing the North v South Challenge Trophy this year for the 3000 metres Men’s event. Sincere thanks to our group of very valued sponsors especially The Brian Taylor Memorial Trust and its trustees, Prue Taylor, Roger Robinson, Sam McLean; the team at Fuji Xerox of Wakefield Street now in the ninth year of support; and the Brentwood Hotel who continue to provide excellent affordable local accommodation. Tim Connolly of SAS Sports Apparel this year for their support with sunhats and polos shirts for officials. Eftpos Specialists and SOS Rehydrate once again are most valued supporters of the meeting. Appreciation is acknowledged to Scott Goodman and Gareth Archer of the Athletics NZ High Performance and Competitions departments respectively, for their support in allowing hosting of some of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games Trial events. Please all enjoy the competitive spectacle that our small but dedicated team have put together. We acknowledge sincere thanks to Jim & Karen McIlroy, Charlie Nairne and Mike Ritchie for their leadership with ACE Sports at preparing the evening. We look forward to seeing all of you again next year for the 2019 edition Best wishes and Good luck for the rest of your summer Tony & Simon Rogers – ACE Rogers Sports - Meeting Directors Additional thanks to Kevin Ross, Russell Sears and Alec McNab for supporting the required contingency plan in staging this year’s meet at Cooks Garden. Acesports and Athletics Wellington T&F present the 2018 TEAMLEDGER BAYLEYS Capital Classic Track & Field Meeting Officials List Meeting Director ACE Rogers Sports Meeting Manager Tony Rogers Race packs & Registration ACE Rogers Sports Team & Athletes Entry Gate Manager Peter Jack & Athletes Presentations Charlie Nairne, Tony Rogers, VIP’s and Hospitality Tayla & Tracey Baldwin Medical and First Aid Emma Brooks, Tracey Baldwin, Tony Snell Jury of Appeal Tony Rogers, Gareth Archer (ANZ), Dianne Rodger(ANZ Pres.) Track Referee Peter Maunder Field Referee Jim McIlroy Technical manager & team Mike Ritchie and Athletes Results Karen McIlroy, Marianne Chan Announcers Roger Robinson, Rees Buck Starter Geoff Henry, Jason Stack Starter’s assistants Alan Adamson, Colin Maclachlan Chief Walks judge John Leonard Walks judges/recorder Geoff Henry, Phillip du Toit, Bruce Perry Track umpires Alan Stevens, Emma Brooks, Vanessa Story, Roger Atkinson, Phillip du Toit, Bruce Perry, Anne Hare Manual Timekeeper John Turner Photo finish team Peter Baillie, Ed Hutchinson, John Gallagher Hammer Chief judge Brian Curry Triple Jump Chief judge Willy Szeto High jump Chief judge Sylvia Maunder Long jump Chief judge Sylvia Maunder Discus Chief judge Brian Curry Shot Put Chief judge Steve Simcox Field Judges Sharee Jones, Vaughan Oates, Willy Szeto, Mike Sceats, Sione To’ia, Graham Gould, Steve Simcox, Murray Gowans, Maurice Callaghan, Jonathan Sceats, Brian Stewart, Veronica Gould, Jeff Forman, ATHLETICS WELLINGTON AND THE 2018 CAPITAL CLASSIC MEETING WISH TO EXPRESS SINCERE THANKS TO ALL THOSE OFFICIALS WHO HAVE VOLUNTEERED THEIR TIME. We extend an invitation to OFFICIALS to join us in the officials’ lounge after the meet Acesports and Athletics Wellington T&F present the 2018 TEAMLEDGER BAYLEYS Capital Classic Track & Field Meeting Order of Events Field Events 3.00pm Open Men’s and Women’s Hammer 4.00pm Fuji Xerox Athletics NZ Women’s Triple Jump (NZCG Trial) 4.00pm Women’s High Jump 5.00pm Athletics NZ Women’s Discus (NZCG Trial) 6.00pm Men’s Long Jump 6.00pm Open Men’s and Women’s Shot 6.30pm Athletics NZ Men’s Discus (NZCG Trial) NOTE: Special Meeting Rules For field event Athletes, ONLY top 6 athletes (regardless of age grade/weight thrown) will get an additional 3 trials. Implements /specifications to be used in the 2017 meet will ONLY be Open or Under 20 Track Events 4.00pm EFTPOS Women’s 100m Hurdles 4.15pm Men’s 100 metres Graded Divisions 4.25pm Women’s 100 metres Graded Divisions 4.30pm SAS Men’s Elite 100 metres 4.35pm SAS Women’s Elite 100 metres 4.40pm Open 3000m Track Walk (Mixed ) 5.10pm SOS Athletics NZ Women’s 400m Hurdles (NZCG Trial) 5.15pm SOS Athletics NZ Men’s 400m Hurdles (NZCG Trial) 5.25pm Athletics NZ Women’s 200 Metres Open Heats (NZCG Trial) 5.35pm Athletics NZ Men’s 200 Metres Heats Open Heats (NZCG Trial) 5.45pm Brian Taylor Memorial Trust Open Women’s 800m Graded Divisions 5.50pm Acesports Men’s Open 800m Graded Divisions 6.20pm SOS Men’s Open 400m 6.25pm Brentwood Hotel Men Under 20 1500 Metres 6.35pm Brian Taylor Memorial Trust Athletics NZ Women’s 1500m (NZCG Trial) 6.45pm Athletics NZ Women’s 200 metres FINAL (NZCG Trial) 6.50pm Athletics NZ Men’s 200 metres FINAL (NZCG Trial) 7.00pm Team Ledger Bayleys Men’s 800 metres (NZCG Trial) 7.05pm Team Ledger Bayleys Men’s 3000m Challenge 7.20pm SAS Women’s 4 x 100 metres Relay 7.25pm SAS Men’s 4 x 100 metres Relay Changes to start times may occur at the discretion of the Meeting Director. Acesports and Athletics Wellington T&F present the 2018 TEAMLEDGER BAYLEYS Capital Classic Track & Field Meeting Competition Rules Important information for competitors The Capital Classic will be conducted under the rules of Athletics New Zealand. All competitors must be registered with Athletics New Zealand, and compete in their Club or an approved uniform. Stadium entry: Athletes must enter the track by the door behind the stand near the finishing line end, which is 70 metres from the main gate. Entry through this door for athletes will be free, by quoting your name and event, and being checked by the registration official at athlete check in. Your event Lanyard then is your entry pass. This room is the Technical Information Centre. Pick up your numbers when you enter. Competition Numbers: Numbers are to be worn and must be displayed on the front of the uniform during competition. Walkers will wear numbers front and back. Pole Vaulters may wear on their back. Entry Confirmation: All athletes must confirm their entry by signature when picking up their competition numbers, at least 90 minutes before the scheduled start of their event for track and 60 minutes before the scheduled start of their event for field athletes. Only athletes who confirm their entry will be drawn in the fields for the event. Scratching: A competitor who wishes to scratch from and event must do so in person to the Technical Information Centre as soon as possible. Draws: Track: Lane Draws will be published after all confirmed entries are received, and posted on an information board outside the Technical Information Centre. Jumps and Field: The competing order will be as set out by the draw sheets published 60 minutes prior to the event. If required Men’s and Women’s events will be conducted concurrently. Reporting Times: Athletes must report to the start line or the field event position no later than 10 minutes before the scheduled start of the event. Warming up: Warming up is not allowed on the main field. Warming up can be done on the top field or outside the stadium. If you warm up on the top field or outside the stadium take your number with you to show to the gate steward to re-gain entry Start heights: The start heights for the Pole Vault and High Jump will be decided on the day after athletes have reported to the officials. Implement weigh in: Implements must be presented for weigh in at the Gear Shed by the 100m start, no later than 1 hour before the event is scheduled.