2010 Briggs Athletics Classic
12 Jan 2010
[an IAAF Area (OAA) Permit Meet]
DOMAIN ATHLETIC CENTRE HOBART – 12 FEBRUARY 2010
- Timetable
The timetable for the Briggs Classic will be available later in January. The Combined Events timetable is now available on the AT and AA websites.
Fully automatic timing and photo finish will apply to all track events. Starting blocks and throwing implements will be provided by the Local Organising Committee. Athletes wishing to use their own throwing implements must submit them to the Technical Manager by no later than one hour before the listed start time of each event.
- Events
The events for the Briggs Athletics Classic for 2010 are as follows:
Men: 100m, 200m, 800m, 1500m, 5000m, 400m hurdles (.91m), high jump, triple jump, shot put (7.26kg), discus (2kg), javelin (800gm), 4x100m relay
Women: 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 5000m, 400m hurdles, high jump, triple jump, shot put (4kg), hammer (4kg), javelin (600gm), 4x100m relay
Local: handicap mile (off the clock), 4x100m for Little Athletics under 13 teams, #Swedish Relay (100m/200m/300m/400m) for AT Club under 16 teams, sporting teams 4x100m relay
# Swedish relay teams to comprise two girls and two boys – one girl must run either 100m or 200m and the other girl either 300m or 400m. All athletes must be born between 1995 to 2000 inclusive.
Please note that the following invitation events will be held with the Australian Combined Events Championships:
Saturday, 13 February:
Sunday, 14 February:
Entry enquiries should be made to the Meeting Director, Brian Roe by email at brian.roe@earthling.net or by mobile phone on 0438 604571. Entry requests may also been made through the AA on line system.
These should be made as soon as possible. Athletes eligible for funding support based on the AA funding grid for the meet, should submit their requests for airline travel directly to Clare Burton at the AA Office (clare.burton@athletics.org.au). AA will also be organising travel for athletes being supported to the meet under the Juniors on Tour and Jump Start programmes.
Athletes wishing to compete in the Handicap Mile should direct their entry request and relevant details to the Mile Co-ordinator, Brendan Hanigan: thehaniganfamily@bigpond.com
Athletes who have provided the Meeting Director with their email address will be advised of confirmation, check-in and other meeting arrangements by email.
This information will also be placed on the AA and Athletics Tasmania website, together with the fields as soon as possible after 6 February 2010. Any urgent requests for information before that time can be directed to the Meeting Director.
- Technical Information
Gate Entry: All athletes competing in individual events in the Briggs Classic will have their names listed at the entry gate. Names should be ticked off with gate stewards to obtain free entry. No tickets will be issued to athletes.
Athletes competing only in relay events will receive athlete entry passes from their team manager. Team Managers should collect these passes from Richard Welsh.
Check In: Athletes must check-in for each event in which they are competing by reporting to the Call Room/TIC officials who will be located in the “Tin Shed” at the end of the finishing straight. Athletes should collect chest numbers at this time. This procedure should be completed no later than one hour before the scheduled starting time of the athlete’s event.
Marshalling/Call Room: Athletes should return to the Tin Shed for final marshalling at the following times before the scheduled starting time of their event. There will be no call room procedure as such, simply a marshalling and movement to the event site:
Track events – 10 minutes
Field events – 20 minutes
Warm Up: Track athletes may warmup in the grounds surrounding the Domain Athletic Centre or on the back straight (taking care when other events are in progress – both on the track and on the in-field).
Adequate time for warm up for field events on site will be provided by the officials.
Starting Blocks: Starting blocks are provided by the venue.
Personal Throwing Implements: Personal throwing implements to be included in the competition must be submitted to the Technical Manager (Shaun Wilson) in the “Tank” which is located behind the 100m start by no later than 60 minutes before the scheduled starting time of the event.
- Tickets for Spectators
Admission prices are as follows:
Tickets will be available for purchase in advance through Centertainment, the AT office or through AT affiliated clubs. Tickets are also available on the day. Parking is available in the vicinity of the Domain Athletic Centre on meet day.
- Athlete Awards and Bonuses
