Venue: Lloyd Elsmore Track, Bell Park, Pakuranga

TIME:

• Students & Staff go directly to the track, do not come to school first.
• ALL students and staff are to attend this school event.
• Students are required to report to their tutor at the track for roll call at 8.35am. First events commence at 8.50am (field) and 8.50am (track).
• After the last event, at approximately 2.50pm there will be a roll call and students will be released as a group by the Principal.
• Students must cross the Pakuranga Highway at pedestrian crossings at intersections controlled by lights. Staff will be on duty in these areas.

 *If bad weather causes cancellation, this will be advised on the school website the day before, and via e-mail. Students will then resume a normal school day.  The reserve day for Athletics will be confirmed closer to the time.

 PROGRAMME / EVENTS (Track events take priority over field events)

• ALL students are to participate on the day. Students enter by turning up to events.  Everyone should compete in at least 1 event, but no more than 6.
• 1 house point will be awarded per event participated in. Placing points awarded for championship events.

AGE GROUPS

• Junior:  12 or 13 years old on 1^st January 2021
• Intermediate: 14 or 15 years old on 1^st January 2021
• Senior: 6 years or older on 1^st January 2021

WHAT TO WEAR:

ALL students are to compete in their PE Uniform or Sports Gear in their House colours. Wear sports shoes or spikes to prevent cuts or blisters. Don’t wear mufti!

SCHOOL RULES

• This is a school day in which normal school rules apply. Do not bring valuables to the track as they will get lost. e.g. computers, devices, etc.
• No body marking or face paint – you will be required to clean these off your skin.

• NO ONE will be allowed to leave the track during the day. Should it be necessary to sign out you are required to bring a note to be signed out at the pavilion by a Senior Leadership Team Member.

BIKES & CARS

• Bikes are not permitted on the track. If you bike to the track, your bike can be locked up in a designated area. You will only be able to retrieve your bike at the end of the day.
• Students with approved vehicle usage must park in Bell Road Car Park. Staff only may use Cascades Rd Car Park.

FOOD & DRINK

The Tuck Shop will be selling limited amounts of food/drink.  (EFTPOS is available). Students should therefore bring plenty of water & food with them.

WHAT TO BRING

• Yourself in PE UNIFORM/House colours
• Plenty to eat and drink
• Sunhat & sunblock
• INHALERS & ANTIHISTAMINES – There will be a nurse at athletics to treat accidents.  She will not be carrying any medication, therefore each student must bring their own routine medications eg: inhalers and paracetamol.

WHAT NOT TO BRING

• Noise devices (whistles, horns, vuvuzelas).
• Furniture eg. chairs, tents, bbqs
• Paint, vivids or anything to mark your skin with

PAKURANGA COLLEGE ATHLETICS SPORTS PROGRAMME OF EVENTS