Athletics Day Information

Sign ups are out, so please ensure that these are filled in by Monday 20th February. It would be amazing to see all students take part in an event. Our 7 and 8's take part in all events, so there is no need for them to sign up on the form.

ATHLETIC SPORTS – STUDENT BRIEFING Thursday 23rd Feb 2023

• Students must be at the Caledonian by 8.30am. Report to your Whanaungatanga teacher in front of the stand and then sit in house groups. House Captains are to collect programs and distribute to house areas. Cheer comp will start at 8:45am with events starting at 9:15am

• Wear the correct school PE uniform and tracksuit to the ground. Once inside the grounds, house colours can be worn. SHCS Shorts, SHCS T-shirt/singlet, SHCS Track Pants, Dri-fit or Hoodie

• Appropriate footwear must be worn, NO street shoes and shoes with tags. Purpose made athletics shoes are allowed on the track.

• Once sports are underway, listen for your event to be called. Report promptly. If you are in a field event and your track event is called, excuse yourself from the official and run your race. Then return to the field event.

• When you finish your track event stay in lanes until judges have given out place/timing cards. Finalists will be pinned on notice boards at the northern end of the stand.

• Programmes will be pinned on a board in front of the stands and also in individual house areas.

• Novelty Events – no finals.

• No show at events – houses will lose points. If you cannot compete you must let the marshal of the event know.

• When not competing, sit in the stands and encourage the other students. Drink plenty of water and bring a healthy lunch. Wear a sunhat and apply sunblock regularly. Bring warm clothing as it can be cold.

• Lunch will be around 12.30pm once finals begin at 12:30pm. Approx. finish time is 3.00pm. Will have the opportunity to eat and drink throughout the day while waiting for your events.

• If you can’t compete, a note with the reason why must be handed to your Whanaungatanga teacher. You will then be expected to help with events throughout the day. Report to the teacher in charge after the roll call.

• Cheer Teams – face paint must be applied and taken off on the grass. None at all in stands or toilets. Your event is at 8.45am. (apply sunscreen first!)

• Invite your parents to the sports. Enjoy the day!

• If there is a cancellation, a notice will be on facebook and student email by 7.15am.

Attached below is the outline for the events