ENTRY BOOKLET Toronto, Canada July 20 - August 1 2020 Wmatoronto2020
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ENTRY BOOKLET Toronto, Canada July 20 - August 1 2020 www.wmatoronto2020.com wmatoronto2020 2 TORONTO2020 WORLD MASTERS ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS ENTRY BOOKLET TABLE OF CONTENTS Invitation WMA President.............................................................................................................5 LOC President..............................................................................................................6 City Mayor ...................................................................................................................7 Organizers...............................................................................................................................8 TO2020 Program....................................................................................................................9 Competition Schedule Women............................................……………………………………10 Competition Schedule Men ...................................................................................................11 Greater Toronto Area and Downtown....................................................................................12 Toronto 2020 Competition Venues...................................................................................13-15 Country Codes......................................................................................................................16 Entry Requirements and Procedure................................……………………………………...17 General rules .......................................................................................................................17 General Information.............................................................................................…………...17 Online Entry Procedure.......................................................................................……………17 Paper Entry Procedure.........................................................................................…………..17 WMA National Masters Member Requirements.........................................………………….18 Qualifications for Entry..........................................................................................................18 Age groups ...........................................................................................................................18 Paper Entry Form ..........................................................................................……………….19 Athlete’s Consent..................................................................................................................20 Drug Testing Consent...........................................................................................................21 Transportation..................................................................................................................22-23 Merchandise………………………………………………………………………………………...25 Visa Application Procedure ..................................................................................................25 Accommodation....................................................................................................................26 Sponsors and Partners.........................................................................................................27 3 Varsity Stadium 4 WORLD MASTERS ATHLETICS IN COOPERATION WITH THE IAAF PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE FOR INVITATION TO WORLD MASTERS ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS, 2020– TORONTO, CANADA The City of Toronto, the Canadian Masters Family and the Province of Ontario are our hosts for the 2020 World Masters Athletics Championships. Forty-five years ago, in 1975, the first World championships took place in Toronto. In 2020 this International Masters athletics event is coming back to its place of birth of World Championships with its 24th edition. Toronto, Canada’s largest city – and one of the most multicultural cities in the world - is inviting the athletes from all over the world to discover the city and enjoy their stay. Toronto offers a large cultural scene, various dining, shopping and so much more. Be prepared to take time to explore the region of Ontario and what it has to offer the Masters athletes from around the world great natural monuments like Niagara Falls, famous wineries and a lot of distractions. The Local Organising Committee is working hard to provide a high quality Championships. WMA has the confidence that Toronto 2020 will be a memorable and successful experience for all who take part. I would like to thank John Craig, TAEM and the LOC for organizing this competition. I wish to acknowledge the support of the City of Toronto, the Province of Ontario and the sponsors and partners who will contribute to make this Championship a success. On behalf of World Masters Athletics, I would like to welcome you in Toronto as a participant or a guest at the 2020 WMA Championships. Come and enjoy athletics, friendship and new experiences in our great Masters Athletics family! On behalf of the WMA Council Margit Jungmann WMA PRESIDENT 5 6 7 The WMA Council President Margit Jungmann, Germany E-mail Address: [email protected] Executive Vice President Lynne Schickert, Australia Secretary Maria Alfaro, Mexico Vice President, Competition Brian Keaveney, Canada Treasurer Jean Thomas, France IAAF Representative Pierre Weiss, France The WMA Regional Representatives Africa Leonie Paule Etong, Cameroun Asia Sivapragsam Sivasambo, Malaysia Europe Kurt Kaschke, Germany North/Central America Guillermo Guzman, Mexico Oceania Lynne Schickert, Australia South America Richard Amigo, Paraguay ORGANIZERS Toronto Athletics Event Management Inc. (TAEM) Board of Directors/Officers John Craig President/Director Paul Osland Treasurer/Director Doug Smith Secretary/Director Robert Jackson Director Simon Rayner Director Managers Albert Tschirhart Manager of Competitions Irene Maguire Manager of Event Support Services Vanessa Sarjeant Manager of Administration Vern Christensen Manager of Finance Chris Charlebois (C2C Sports & Entertainment Inc.) and Abidah Shirazi (Brand Rebel), Marketing, Advertising and Strategic Planning Local Organizing Committee John Craig Chief Executive Officer Simon Rayner Doug Smith Chairman Ian Reid Paul Osland Vice Chairman Dr Michael Sherar Phyllis Berck Stafford Whalen Kristen Dajia Gary Westgate Dr Damien Dupuis Jay Yakabowich Randolph Fajardo George Hubbard Brian Keaveney, WMA Liason Robert Jackson City of Toronto Advisors Tamara Williams, City of Toronto Shelley Crawford, CSEE Account Director – SPORT, Tourism Toronto Cristina Mussullo, Tourism Toronto, Client Services Manager Gena Law, Tourism Toronto, Client Services Manager Government of Canada Advisor MP Peter Fonseca, Federal Government Visa and Immigration Resource 8 TO2020 PROGRAM Saturday July 18 Accreditation Centre Opens Sunday July 19 Opening Ceremony Monday July 20 First Day of Competition Friday July 24 Non-Competition Day WMA General Assembly Tuesday July 28 Athlete’s Party Wednesday July 29 Non-Competition Day Conference day including Committee and Regional Meetings Saturday August 1 Last Day of Competition Farewell Ceremony Throughout the Championships, athletes will be able to participate in special TO2020 events including group road runs, pub nights, entertainment and city outings. A complete calendar of TO2020 activities will be announced on the website when available. 9 TO2020 Competition Schedule - Women Number indicates the date (July 20 - August 1, 2020) EVENT ROUND W35 W40 W45 W50 W55 W60 W65 W70 W75 W80 W85 W90+ 100m Heats 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 Semifinals 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 Finals 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 200m Heats 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 Semifinals 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 Finals 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 400m Heats 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 Semifinals 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 Finals 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 800m Heats 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 Semifinals 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 Finals 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 1.500m Heats 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 Finals 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 5.000m Finals 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 Short Hurdles Heats 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 Semifinals 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 Finals 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 Long Hurdles Semifinals 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 Finals 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 Steeplechase Finals 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4x100m Finals 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4x400m Finals 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 5.000m Walk Finals 20 20 20 21 21 21 21 20 20 20 20 20 High Jump Finals 27 27 27 27 27 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 Pole Vault Finals 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 Long Jump Finals 25 25 25 25 25 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 Triple Jump Finals 28 28 28 28 28 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 Shot Put Finals 26 26 26 26 26 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 Discus Finals 23 23 23 23 23 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 Javelin Finals 27 27 27 27 27 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 Hammer Finals 25 25 25 25 25 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 Weight Throw Finals 28 28 28 28 28 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 Heptathlon Finals 20/21 20/21 20/21 20/21 20/21 22/23 22/23 22/23 22/23 22/23 22/23 22/23 Throws Pentathlon Finals 30 30 30 30 30 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 10km Road Finals 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 Half Marathon Finals 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 10km Walk Finals 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 20km Walk Finals 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 Cross Country Finals 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 10 T02020 Competition