Athletics Wa 2012-13 Strive Competition Handbook
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Western Australian Athletics Commission (Inc.) WA Athletics Stadium 102 Stephenson Ave Mt. Claremont PO Box 157 Floreat Forum WA 6014 Tel: (08) 6272 0480 Fax: (08) 9387 5697 ABN: 84 567 745 683 Email: [email protected] Website: www.waathletics.org.au ATHLETICS WA 2012-13 STRIVE COMPETITION HANDBOOK Sponsors CONTENTS 1 2 CODES OF CONDUCT OFFICIALS CODE OF CONDUCT TITLE PAGE Perform your duties to the best of your ability. Codes of Conduct – Officials and Coaches 2 - 4 Be prepared and willing to learn. Athletics WA Clubs 5 Be prepared to support the athlete in their endeavours. Be guided by the IAAF rules but always look to promote the sport and assist the 2012-13 Track & Field Committee 6 athlete. Athletics WA Chief Officials 7 - 9 Operate as a member of a team. Endeavour to assist and train new officials in an encouraging manner. Rules and Regulations including Membership & Competition Info 10 - 15 Channel any concerns or criticisms to the Arena Manager. Duty Club Roster 16 Be reliable and dependable. Observe appropriate dress and safety standards. Strive Season Calendar 17 - 18 Track Programs A, B, C and D 19 - 20 Field Event Programs 21 - 22 Field Specifications 23 Track Specifications 24 - 25 State & All Comers Records 26 - 35 Western Australian Athletics Commission (Inc.) t/as Athletics WA 102 Stephenson Avenue, Mt. Claremont 6010 PO BOX 157 FLOREAT FORUM WA 6014 Ph: (08) 6272 0480 Fax: (08) 9387 5697 ABN: 84 567 745 683 Email: [email protected] Website: www.waathletics.org.au CODES OF CONDUCT 3 4 CODES OF CONDUCT CODE OF ETHICS FOR COACHES Coaches should work openly with other coaches, use the expertise of sports scientists and sports physicians, and display an active support of their National Federation and The coach‘s primary role is to facilitate the process of individual development through the IAAF. achievement of athletic potential. This role accepts the athletes‘ long-term interests as of greater importance than short-term athletic considerations. To fulfil this role the coach must Coaches must maintain the highest standards of personal conduct, reflected in both behave in an ethical manner respecting the following points: the manner of appearance and behaviour. Coaches must respect the basic human rights that are the equal rights, of each athlete Coaches should never smoke while coaching, nor consume alcohol beverages so with no discrimination on the grounds of sex, race, colour, language, religion, political soon before coaching that it affects their competence or that the smell of alcohol is on or other opinion, national or social origin, association with a national minority, birth or their breath. other status. ATHLETE INCLUSION Coaches must respect the dignity and recognize the contribution of each individual. They must ensure that the practical environments are safe and appropriate. This Athletics WA is an inclusive organization and is committed to an ‗athletics for all‘ philosophy. appropriateness must take into consideration the age, maturity and skill level of the We endeavour to create opportunities for people of all abilities to participate and are working athlete. This is particularly important in the case of younger or less experienced to increase accessibility for athletes with disabilities (AWD). athletes. For further information on AWD participation and classification opportunities please contact Coaches must acknowledge and respect the Rules of Competition. This respect Sarah Jamieson at the Athletics WA office. should extend to the spirit as well as to the letter of the rules, in both training and competition, to ensure fairness of competitive opportunity between all athletes. Coaches must exhibit an active respect for officials, by accepting the role of the officials in providing judgement to ensure that competitions are conducted fairly and according to the established rules. Coaches must accept final responsibility for the performance and conduct of the athletes they coach, while at the same time encouraging the independence and self determination of each athlete by their acceptance of responsibility for their own decisions, conduct and performance. Coaches must assert a positive and active leadership role to prevent any use of prohibited drugs or other disallowed performance enhancing substances or practices. This leadership by coaches includes education of the athletes of the harmful effects of prohibited substances and practices. The coach must acknowledge that all coaches have an equal right to desire the success of the athletes they coach – competing within the rules. Observations, recommendations and criticism should be directed to the appropriate person outside the view or hearing of the public domain. Coaches should never solicit, either overtly or covertly, athletes who are receiving coaching to join their squad. Coaches should hold recognized coaching qualifications. Coaches should respect that the gaining of coaching qualifications is an ongoing commitment, achieved through the upgrading of their knowledge by attendance at accredited courses and through practical coaching experience. ATHLETICS WA CLUBS 5 6 2012-13 TRACK & FIELD COMMITTEE Albany Athletics Club (ALB) Masters Athletics WA (MAWA) 2012/2013 STRIVE TRACK AND FIELD COMMITTEE Simon Fretton Colin Smith 0407 598 226 [email protected] [email protected] Stephen Stingemore Club Colours: Green, Black and White Club Colours: White, Black and Gold Marion Buchanan Bunbury Athletics Club (BUN) Melville Athletics Club (MLV) Garry Hastie 0438 968 850 Roger Parenzee 0437 709 550 David Carr [email protected] [email protected] Jacquie Cattermole Club Colours: Black and White Club Colours: Orange and Black Geoff Garnett Canning Disticts Athletic Club (CAN) Narrogin & Districts Little Athletics (NAR) Grant Ward Chris Punch 0407 362 897 Carina Whittington 0407 964 244 [email protected] [email protected] Kylie Wheeler (Athletics WA) Club Colours: Maroon, Gold and Royal Blue Club Colours: TBC Curtin Athletics Foundation (CUT) North Beach Athletics Club (NBA) Simon Chrichton 0412 215 529 Paul Edmiston 0413 010 981 [email protected] [email protected] Club Colours: Black and Gold Club Colours: Light blue and dark blue Gosnells Bullets Athletics Group (GOS) Ridgewood Athletics Club (RID) Adam Davin 9459 5118 Bernadette Hennighan 9407 8440 [email protected] [email protected] Club Colours: White and Black Club Colours: Red and Navy blue Joondalup Track Club (JOON) Surf Live Saving WA (SLSWA) Jacky Heywood 0401 854 265 Glenn Ross 0421 373 080 [email protected] [email protected] Club Colours: TBC Club Colours: Red and Yellow Kingsway Athletics Club (KING) University Of WA (UWA) Allan Savage 0421 494 056 Kylie Wheeler 0418 905 442 [email protected] [email protected] Club Colours: Lime Green, Black and White Club Colours: Yellow, Blue and Green Mandurah/Rockingham Athletics Club (MR) West Track Club (WTC) June Streeter 0429 573 850 Bernie Catley 0466 540 493 [email protected] [email protected] Club Colours: Blue and White Club Colours: Navy Blue, Yellow and White ATHLETICS WA CHIEF OFFICIALS 7 8 ATHLETICS WA CHIEF OFFICIALS ATHLETICS WA CHIEF OFFICIALS Track Judges/Umpires: Doug Lambert (Chief), Jackie Halberg, David Carr, Henri Cortis, Christine Oldfield, John Oldfield, Competition Directors: Wayne Loxley, John de Bes Lynne Schickert, Valerie Prescott Meeting Manager: Kylie Wheeler Timekeepers: Persephone Lazarakis, Margaret Devine Track Referee: Geoff Garnett Chief lap scorer: Jackie Halberg Assistant Track Referee/Chief Umpire: Bob Schickert Horizontal Jumps: Lee Derby, Alex Mata, Cecilia Mata, Jennifer Field/Throws Referee: June Streeter Wheatley, Karen Simmons Jumps Referee/High Jump Coordinator: Bob Chalmers Throws: Lynne Schickert, Yvonne Flavel, Kate Glass, Pole Vault Coordinator/Chief Walks Judge: Marion Buchanan Anne Cowie, Karen Simmons, Joan Howard, Technical Manager/Combined Events Coordinator: Bruce Wilson Gavin Howard Joint Walks Coordinators: Terry Jones, Jacquie Cattermole Pole Vault: Bruce Pearce, Carolyn Unsworth, Rowland Hill Horizontal Jumps Coordinator: Steve Mladenis High Jump: Bob Chalmers Starting Panel Iain Maclennan, David Crute, Greg Clarke Track Marshals: Stephen Stingemore, Wayne Loxley ATHLETICS WA CHIEF OFFICIALS 9 10 RULES AND REGULATIONS Walks: Marie Fitzsimmons, Debbie Gooch, RULES AND REGULATIONS Rose-Maree Holloway, Linda D‘Agnone, Bev The Strive Track and Field Committee is responsible for programming and the conduct of the McCagh, Nicky Smith, Debbie Lees Interclub Track & Field Competition in accordance with the IAAF and AAU Rules, and such other rules as laid down by Athletics WA. Results/Photofinish: David Smith, Lee Hartley, Shennae Hartley, Dominique Paskos, Vicky Oliver, Roger Brown Timetables of Events may be subject to change as circumstances warrant. Up to date programs will be available on the website www.waathletics.org.au Results Coordinator: David Smith, Kylie Wheeler Records Officer: Stephen Stingemore, Anne Stingemore Only competing athletes and officials are permitted on the arena. Athletes and officials accessing event sites are to move around the outside of the track. Registrar: Anne Stingemore, Peggy Griffiths, Uniforms: Sharon Brown Athletes must turn at least 11 years of age in 2012 to become a registered member of Athletics WA unless special request results in Athletics WA granting permission. Track Commentators: Alex Malcolm, Mark Blatchford, Travis Jenkins Rankings Officers: Steve Richardson