BUSA INDOOR ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS - EIS SHEFFIELD – 10-11 MARCH 2007
Date: 27 February 2007
To: Athletic Union Presidents / Sports Officers
BUSA INDOOR ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2007 PRE EVENT INFORMATION
DATE: 10-11 March 2007
VENUE: EIS Sheffield (Click on for a map)
Coleridge Road
Sheffield
S9 5DA
The stadium is located opposite the Sheffield Ice Arena.
The following information is also enclosed;
· Registration Procedures
· Championship Timetable
· Competitor Information
· General Information
· List of Competing Institutions
· Male and Female Entries
· Personal Bests Form
· Reserves Forms
Please ensure you read the attached information and are informed of the rules of the Championship. Also be aware of the changes made to the registration process that have been introduced this year for the Championships.
ANY ERRORS IN THE ENTRIES SECTION SHOULD BE COMMUNICATED TO THE BUSA OFFICE PRIOR TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP
Should you have any queries then please do not hesitate to contact me.
Wes Grant
Sports Programme Manager
BUSA INDOOR ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS - EIS SHEFFIELD – 10-11 MARCH 2007
--- Registration (& Withdrawal) Procedures ---
Registration is open from 08:00am on Saturday 10 March and 08:30am on Sunday 11 March 2007.
On arrival at the Championships
1. Captains need to register on arrival at the championships to collect their ‘Team Pack’ which includes Race Numbers and copies of the Championship Programme, Relay Declaration Sheets, Withdrawal Forms and Captain’s Meeting Information for all competitors.
2. Teams that have competitors in the first events on Saturday are required to register no later than 08.50am on Saturday 10 March.
3. Teams need to register once and it will be assumed that once an Institution has registered, ALL their competitors will participate in every event that they have entered.
PLEASE NOTE - Failure to register will lead to the institution being withdrawn from all events until they have registered.
At least 1 hour prior to your Event.
1. The 1-hour deadline will be judged from the clock on the registration desk.
2. ATHLETES MUST REGISTER A PERSONAL BEST FOR THE EVENT THEY ARE ENTERING TO ASSIST SEEDING. Teams are requested to complete the PB Form attached to the pre event information prior to the Championships. Once a PB has been registered competitors are not required to submit another PB on the day.
3. Alterations to the name of the competitor entered by an institution and listed in the programme for an event may be made UP TO 1 HOUR BEFORE the event is due to take place.
4. Substitutions can only be made from the list of reserves submitted to BUSA by institutions prior to the Championships, or alternatively if the individual has already been entered for another event and is listed elsewhere in the programme.
5. Withdrawal deadline is 1hr prior to the start of each event. The Captain needs to complete a withdrawal form and submit this to the registration desk.
6. Withdrawals may be made by phone on 07790 155 505 during the championships when registration is open. The call must be received before the 1 hour withdrawal deadline. Messages should NOT be left on the answer phone as these WILL NOT be accepted. YOU MUST SPEAK TO A BUSA OFFICIAL. DO NOT CALL THE SPORTS PROGRAMME MANAGER DIRECTLY.
7. Competitors/Teams failing to advise the Registration Desk of their withdrawal from an event will be liable to a fine. See below:
OFFENCE / CASH DURING EVENT / LATE PAYMENTNo Show or Late Withdrawal Heat / £10 / £15
No Show or Late Withdrawal Final / £15 / £25
At least 10 minutes (30 minutes for field) prior to your Event
- Collect race numbers and safety pins from your Team Captain
- Report to the marshalling area
BUSA INDOOR ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS - EIS SHEFFIELD – 10-11 MARCH 2007
--- Championship Timetable ---
The Meeting Director reserves the right to amend the programme on either day of the Championships, provided that sufficient advance warning is given to competitors.
SATURDAY 10 MARCH 2007TRACK / FIELD
Time / Event / Heats / Time / Event
10.00 / 1500m / Men / 4 / 9.50 / Long Jump / Women / Qual (2)
10.25 / 1500m / Women / 2 / If no qualification FINAL at FINAL TIME
10.40 / 60m / Men / 9 / 10.00 / Pole Vault / Men / Final
11.15 / 60m / Women / 6
11.40 / 60m / Disability / 2 Races / 11.30 / Triple Jump / Men / Qual (2) a
11.50 / 400m / Men / 9 / 13.15 / Triple Jump / Men / Qual (2) b
12.30 / 400m / Women / 7 / If no qualification FINAL at QUAL TIME
12.55 / 60m / Men / 3 Semis
13.05 / 60m / Women / 3 Semis / 13.00 / High Jump / Men / (Qual)
13.20 / LUNCH
13.50 / 800m / Men / 7
14.25 / 800m / Women / 4
14.45 / 400m / Men / 3 Semis
15.00 / 400m / Women / 3 Semis / 15.00 / Long Jump / Women / Final
15.10 / 400m / Disability / 1 Race
15.15 / 3000m / Men / 4 / 15.30 / Shot Putt / Women / Qual (2)
16.15 / 60m / Men / Final / 16.15 / Triple Jump / Men / Final
16.20 / 60m / Women / Final
16.25 / 3000m / Women / 2
17.00 / 60m, PV, HJ, LJ and SP Medal presentations
17.15 / 800m / Men / 3 Semis
17.20 / TJ Medal presentation
17.30 / 4 x 200m / Women / 3
17.55 / 4 x 200m / Men / 5
SUNDAY 11 MARCH 2007
TRACK / FIELD
Time / Event / Heats / Time / Event
9.30 / 60m Hur / Men / 3
9.45 / 60m Hur / Women / 3 / 9.50 / Long Jump / Men / Qual (2)
10.00 / 200m / Men / 10 / 10.00 / Pole Vault / Women / Final
10.40 / 200m / Women / 8 / 10.15 / High Jump / Men / Final
11.15 / 1500m / Men / 2 Semis
11.30 / 400m / Men / A & B Final / 11.15 / Shot Putt / Men / Qual (2)
11.40 / 400m / Women / A & B Final
11.50 / 60m Hur / Women / Final
12.00 / 60m Hur / Men / Final / 12.00 / Triple Jump / Women / Final
12.05 / 1500m / Women / Final
12.10 / 400m, 60mH, 1500m and PV medal presentations
12.15 / 200m / Men / 4 Semis
12.35 / 200m / Women / 3 Semis
12.50 / 3000m / Men / Final / 12.45 / High Jump / Women / Final
13.00 / Captains' Meeting - venue tba / 13.00 / Shot Putt / Women / Final
13.10 / LUNCH
13.40 / 800m / Women / A&B Finals
13.50 / 800m / Men / A&B Finals / 14.15 / Long Jump / Men / Final
14.05 / 200m / Women / A&B Finals
14.15 / 200m / Men / A&B Finals / 14.15 / Shot Putt / Men / Final
14.25 / 1500m / Men / Final
14.30 / 800m, 200m, 1500m, TJ and HJ medal presentations
14.35 / 3000m / Women / Final
15.00 / 4 x 200m / Women / A&B Finals
15.30 / 4 x 200m / Men / A&B Finals
16.00 / 3000m, 4 x 200m and LJ medal presentations
BUSA INDOOR ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS - EIS SHEFFIELD – 10-11 MARCH 2007
--- Competitor Information ---
REPORTING:
All competitors must report to the marshalling area AT LEAST 10 MINUTES before their event is due to start. The responsibility of being on the mark at the time specified in the programme, after being called by the stewards, lies entirely with the competitor.
In the case of field events competitors will be permitted to enter 30 minutes before the start of the event to report to the Chief Judge for that event, provided the area is available.
SEEDING:
Competitors should note that the lane draw for HEATS (Round 1) is RANDOM and based upon Personal Best information. Thereafter seeding will occur based upon performance in the previous round. Information on the qualification process for each event will be posted on the results board and at registration once the registration deadline has passed.
WITHDRAWALS:
Once an athlete has qualified for a subsequent round of the competition they are not permitted to opt out of that competition and continue to compete in the championships, whether it is on day one or day two. This applies to both the track and field competitions. The track referee can prevent a competitor competing on the track if the competitor has opted out of a field event in which he/she has qualified for a subsequent round. The field referee has the same powers to exclude from a field event an athlete if he/she has opted out of a track event [UKA reg 115(3) and 120(10)].
NUMBERS & COLOURS:
Each competitor must wear a number corresponding with his/her University number in the programme. All competitors, with the exception of High Jump and Pole Vault competitors must wear 2 numbers, one front and one back.
Competitors should compete in their University colours as described in the programme.
OPENING HEIGHTS / QUALIFICATION:
The following starting and qualification heights / distances will be in place:
Starting / QualificationHJ men / 1m60 / Qual 2m05
HJ women / 1m35 / Qual N/A
PV men / 2m40 / Qual N/A
PV women / 1m90 / Qual N/A
TJ men / Qual 13m40
LJ men / Qual 6m35
LJ Women / Qual 5m40
Shot Putt / No Qual necessary.
RELAY TEAMS:
Teams of 6 athletes must be declared at the usual registration times. Any four athletes from these nominated 6 may run at any stage of the relay championships.
Only 1 team of 6 may be entered by each institution. ‘B’ teams are not permitted.
EQUIPMENT:
Throwing Events - Implements for the throwing events will be provided. Competitors may only use their own implements by arrangement with the Field Referee, to whom they should report not less than one hour before the respective event. All personal equipment must be weighed and measured. Such personal equipment is not available for use by other athletes without the permission of the owner.
Vaulting Poles - will not be supplied for the pole vault.
Starting Blocks - Competitors are only permitted to use the stadium starting blocks.
Spikes - The maximum spike length allowed is 6mm, spot checks may occur. Spiked shoes must not be worn outside of the Athletic Arena.
Numbers - Numbers should not be reduced in size through cutting or folding
WARMING UP:
All warming up must be done away from the track. Athletes should use the long sprint straight at the rear of the hall to warm up
DRUG TESTING:
Drug testing may take place at these Championships.
COMPETITION REGULATIONS:
TRACK EVENTS
In events run in lanes there will be heats, semi-finals if necessary and a final. Events not run in lanes will have only heats and a final. At least the heats of the 800 metres will be run off a curved start and NOT in lanes.
Where declared numbers do not merit heats, the final will be run at the final time unless for specific reasons the organising committee decides otherwise.
FIELD EVENTS
In all field events except High Jump and Pole Vault each competitor shall have three trials with the best eight competitors at the end of the three trials being allowed a further three trials.
In normal circumstances a final event shall take place at the time scheduled for the final unless unanimous support for its rescheduling is agreed by those competing.
Throwing events – UK Athletics directive
In order to avoid accidents, implements must be thrown only from one end and must be returned by hand both during the practice and competition, and NOT thrown back to the starting area. Competitors must not throw implements during the competition except when it is their turn and then only from the circle or scratch line.
Availability and timing of practice facilities are exclusively at the discretion of the relevant track or field referee.
The referee or judge shall disqualify from competing in any event any athlete who wilfully disobeys the above instruction after his or her attention has been drawn to it.
A competitor in a field event who unreasonably delays in making a trial is liable to disqualification after a warning.
NOTE:
Administrative discretion may be exercised e.g. in relation to latecomers by an Appointed Officer whose decision is final.
BUSA INDOOR ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS - EIS SHEFFIELD – 10-11 MARCH 2007
--- General Information ---
CAPTAINS MEETING:
Institutions are requested to send a representative (not necessarily the captain) to the meeting which will take place on Sunday 11 March – venue to be announced. The Meeting Director (John Innes), Chair of Athletics Sports Management Group (Peter Bovill) and the Sports Programme Manager (Wes Grant) will be present at the meeting and questions will be taken from the floor.
MEDALS & TEAM SCORING:
Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers. Presentations will take place during the meeting and medal winners are asked to listen to announcements and proceed to the medal presentation area when required. Points will be awarded for the first 5 finishers in an event.
Trophies will be awarded for:
BUSA Indoor Athletics Women’s Team Champions
BUSA Indoor Athletics Men’s team Champions
PHYSIOTHERAPY:
Physiotherapy treatment will be available supplied by BUSA. Teams bringing their own physiotherapy support are asked to notify BUSA in advance. All physiotherapists will be located within the Throw’s cages
REFRESHMENTS:
A catering outlet and vending machines are available within the EIS. No food or drink is to be taken into the competition area (competitors water bottles are permitted).
ACCOMMODATION:
Teams are responsible for finding their own accommodation. BUSA is working in partnership with JEM to assist your competitors in finding affordable and convenient accommodation for BUSA Events.