NEMAA T & F Fixtures for 2020
- Match 1 Monday 4th May
- Match 2 Monday 18th May
- Match 3 Monday 8th June
- Match 4 Monday 29th June
- Match 5 Monday 6th July
- Match 6 Monday 27th July
T & F Championships Saturday 20th June
Pentathlon Championships Saturday 19th September
PROVISIONAL TIMETABLE TBA - entries close 15 mins prior to event time
NB: The Weight and the Walk (2k/3k) will not count in the League and Individual competitions. See League rules below.
NEMAA TRACK & FIELD INTER-CLUB LEAGUE SERIES 2020 - RULES AND INFO
Field events start at 6.15pm (warm ups at 6.00pm) and Track events at 6.30pm, apart from 2km walk (warm ups at 6.15pm). Please register and warm up early for first events, remembering to adhere to health and safety rules (long throws must only be made under supervision of an official).
IMPORTANT CHANGES
The 4 main throwing events will be divided into two sections – Group A & Group B.
Group A will be limited to no more than approx. 15 competitors who have reached a standard of at least 17 meters for Javelin, Discus and Hammer and 6.5 meters for the Shot. Group A will be allowed 2 trials then a further 2 trials if their age group standard is attained.
Group B will be for competitors who have less than 17m & 6.5m. Group B (due to the increasing number of competitors) will be allowed two consecutive trials. If they attain their age group standard they may join Group A at the next fixture. Group B competitors should be competent in the more technical technique of the Javelin and Hammer and may be asked by the judges to have reached a minimum level of ability and safety.
Weight events – (the heavy ball on a short chain) are restricted to competitors who have obtained the event standard. Points scored in these events will NOT count towards individual awards or in the team competition.
Competitors must wear the club vest of the club they represent at all the Track & Field League fixtures. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.
Six fixtures to be held at Monkton Stadium, Dene Terrace,Jarrow, Tyne & Wear for the NEMAA Mens and Womens Club Team Championships. Awards also to the top point scoring individuals in four disciplines :
Sprints- 100m / 200m / 300m / 400m
Distance- 800m /1500m / mile / 3000m / 5000m
Jumps – Long Jump / Triple Jump / High Jump
Throws – Discus / Javelin / Shot / Hammer
Competition will be in 5 year age groups for men & women - O35, O40, O45, O50, O55, O60, O65, O70, O75, O80 with the top six in each event scoring points irrespective of the number of competitors in each event as follows : 6 points for 1st position, 5 for 2nd, 4 for 3rd, 3 for 4th, 2 for 5th and 1 point for 6th . Each club may enter as many competitors in an event in any of the age groups but only three competitors per club per age group may score points. The Walk events and Weight events are non-scoring events. In order to qualify for the team competition - clubs must consist of at least 4 competitors for Men or 3 competitors for Women at each meeting.
All competitors must be paid up members of NEMAA prior to the fixture.
NEMAA Subs and New Member applications may be accepted on the day at the discretion of George Routledge, the Membership Secretary (not at the first meeting). However, it is preferable to pay in advance:- membership renewals and new members can now pay online by credit or debit card right here on this website (see our online shop) or by post with cash or cheque.
The entry fee for each fixture will be £5.00. However there will be a £4 discount if all six fixtures are entered in advance, i.e. £25. This must be done at least 24 hours prior to the first fixture, ordered online and paid for by debit/credit card or by post (email Val Baxter for address), and no refunds will be made in the event of non-participation. Pre-entries for individual matches may be made by ordering online, preferably before noon on the day of competition - you can either pay at the time of order using credit/debit card, or choose to pay on the night.
Members may enter a maximum of three events each night, plus any non-scoring events. Members may enter the series at any of the six fixtures. The numbers (worn front and back) allocated to each member at their first registration should be kept and used at all NEMAA Track & Field League fixtures as well as the NEMAA Track & Field and Pentathlon/10k Championships. If you lose or forget your number, a new set must be purchased for £3. Competitors MUST compete in their own age group. Field events may be divided into two sections on the night (see program on the night).
Competitors who are moving up to a new age group during the League series will score points in both league and individual competition in the younger age group until their birthday. After their birthday they will score points in the older age group in the league competition. In the individual competition they can either continue to score points in the younger age group or start from scratch in the older age group. NB: Moving to an older age group may involve different standards and weight implements.
Entries for the first event at each fixture will close 15 minutes before the starting time and entries for later events will be accepted up to 15 minutes before their start times. Competitors who are taking part in both the first field and track event must make their preparations and practice trials - and if necessary - take their first trial in the field event before going to the start of the track event. In track events, competitors – male and female together – will be seeded into races. The order of seeded races will be – slowest first. In field events (not the High Jump).
Group A competitors will be allowed two trials, with the best 3 competitors in each group being allowed a further two trials if their field event age group standard is attained. Group B competitors will be allowed only 2 consecutive trials.
Competitors, with prior consent from the Registration Official, may compete in an event in a younger age group – but only as a guest. Such competitors in throwing events must use the younger age group weight of implement.
Field events start at 6.15pm (warm ups at 6.00pm) and Track events at 6.30pm, apart from 2km walk (warm ups at 6.15pm). Please register and warm up early for first events, remembering to adhere to health and safety rules (long throws must only be made under supervision of an official).
IMPORTANT CHANGES
The 4 main throwing events will be divided into two sections – Group A & Group B.
Group A will be limited to no more than approx. 15 competitors who have reached a standard of at least 17 meters for Javelin, Discus and Hammer and 6.5 meters for the Shot. Group A will be allowed 2 trials then a further 2 trials if their age group standard is attained.
Group B will be for competitors who have less than 17m & 6.5m. Group B (due to the increasing number of competitors) will be allowed two consecutive trials. If they attain their age group standard they may join Group A at the next fixture. Group B competitors should be competent in the more technical technique of the Javelin and Hammer and may be asked by the judges to have reached a minimum level of ability and safety.
Weight events – (the heavy ball on a short chain) are restricted to competitors who have obtained the event standard. Points scored in these events will NOT count towards individual awards or in the team competition.
Competitors must wear the club vest of the club they represent at all the Track & Field League fixtures. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.
Six fixtures to be held at Monkton Stadium, Dene Terrace,Jarrow, Tyne & Wear for the NEMAA Mens and Womens Club Team Championships. Awards also to the top point scoring individuals in four disciplines :
Sprints- 100m / 200m / 300m / 400m
Distance- 800m /1500m / mile / 3000m / 5000m
Jumps – Long Jump / Triple Jump / High Jump
Throws – Discus / Javelin / Shot / Hammer
Competition will be in 5 year age groups for men & women - O35, O40, O45, O50, O55, O60, O65, O70, O75, O80 with the top six in each event scoring points irrespective of the number of competitors in each event as follows : 6 points for 1st position, 5 for 2nd, 4 for 3rd, 3 for 4th, 2 for 5th and 1 point for 6th . Each club may enter as many competitors in an event in any of the age groups but only three competitors per club per age group may score points. The Walk events and Weight events are non-scoring events. In order to qualify for the team competition - clubs must consist of at least 4 competitors for Men or 3 competitors for Women at each meeting.
All competitors must be paid up members of NEMAA prior to the fixture.
NEMAA Subs and New Member applications may be accepted on the day at the discretion of George Routledge, the Membership Secretary (not at the first meeting). However, it is preferable to pay in advance:- membership renewals and new members can now pay online by credit or debit card right here on this website (see our online shop) or by post with cash or cheque.
The entry fee for each fixture will be £5.00. However there will be a £4 discount if all six fixtures are entered in advance, i.e. £25. This must be done at least 24 hours prior to the first fixture, ordered online and paid for by debit/credit card or by post (email Val Baxter for address), and no refunds will be made in the event of non-participation. Pre-entries for individual matches may be made by ordering online, preferably before noon on the day of competition - you can either pay at the time of order using credit/debit card, or choose to pay on the night.
Members may enter a maximum of three events each night, plus any non-scoring events. Members may enter the series at any of the six fixtures. The numbers (worn front and back) allocated to each member at their first registration should be kept and used at all NEMAA Track & Field League fixtures as well as the NEMAA Track & Field and Pentathlon/10k Championships. If you lose or forget your number, a new set must be purchased for £3. Competitors MUST compete in their own age group. Field events may be divided into two sections on the night (see program on the night).
Competitors who are moving up to a new age group during the League series will score points in both league and individual competition in the younger age group until their birthday. After their birthday they will score points in the older age group in the league competition. In the individual competition they can either continue to score points in the younger age group or start from scratch in the older age group. NB: Moving to an older age group may involve different standards and weight implements.
Entries for the first event at each fixture will close 15 minutes before the starting time and entries for later events will be accepted up to 15 minutes before their start times. Competitors who are taking part in both the first field and track event must make their preparations and practice trials - and if necessary - take their first trial in the field event before going to the start of the track event. In track events, competitors – male and female together – will be seeded into races. The order of seeded races will be – slowest first. In field events (not the High Jump).
Group A competitors will be allowed two trials, with the best 3 competitors in each group being allowed a further two trials if their field event age group standard is attained. Group B competitors will be allowed only 2 consecutive trials.
Competitors, with prior consent from the Registration Official, may compete in an event in a younger age group – but only as a guest. Such competitors in throwing events must use the younger age group weight of implement.
OTHER TRACK AND FIELD NEMAA FIXTURES
Track & Field Championships inc. 5k Track Championships Saturday 20th June 2020 - details to follow
Pentathlon and 10k Track Championships September 19th 2020 - details to follow
Track & Field Championships inc. 5k Track Championships Saturday 20th June 2020 - details to follow
Pentathlon and 10k Track Championships September 19th 2020 - details to follow
Guest Competitor and British Masters Champion -William Gentleman (Edinburgh AC) shows how it's done
