September Sprint Relays Sunday 22nd September 11am start

​September Sprint Relays to be held at Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham.
Rules & Information
(a) Age Groups
Please note age groupings are based on 2019 summer season. Please ensure athletes are in the correct age groups!
U11 – Under 11 on 31st August 2019
U13 – Under 13 on 31st August 2019
U15 – Under 15 on 31st August 2019
U17 – Under 17 on 31st August 2019
SENIOR/VET – Aged 17 and above on 31st August 2019
Athletes aged 10 or under on 31st August 2018 will not be permitted to take part
 
(b) Teams eligible for points towards team competition
A team will only be eligible to score points towards the team competition if they meet the following criteria

1. All members of the team must be 1st/2nd claim members of club they are competing for, and they must be wearing club vest/kit.
2. Athletes must compete in the correct age group, the only exception being that athletes may move ‘up’ ONE age group. For example, an U13 athlete can compete in an U15 race. However, they would not be able to compete in an U17 race. Athletes may not compete in lower age group. If an athlete moves up an age group, then they must remain in the higher age group for the whole meeting. For example, an U13 athlete would not be permitted to run in the U13 4x100m race, and then the U15 4x200m race.
3. Mixed gender teams will not be eligible for points

(c) Mixed/Composite Teams
Teams which contain athletes from different clubs, or unattached athletes. Teams which contain mixed genders, or athletes which are not in the corresponding age group, or one age group below. These teams are allowed but will not be eligible for points.
(d) Max number of Races
An athlete may not compete in each particular race more than once. For example, an U17 athlete cannot run in the U17 4x200m, and then also in the SEN 4x200m. The only exception is for U13’s who have 2 separate 4x100m races.
 (e) Entry Fees
£1.50p per person per race (i.e. £6 per team per race). We kindly request that team managers collect monies from their athletes and pay the organisers on the day or in advance. If additional or composite teams are entered, payment can be made prior to race.
 
(f) Race Numbers
Club entries will be given a pack of numbers on the day. Each team will be allocated one number (e.g. Morpeth no.1). All team members must wear a number front & back. Mixed/Composite teams will have their numbers marked with additional letters to help identify teams, or may be given unique numbers. Team managers will be given an amount of unique numbers along with team numbers. PLEASE KINDLY RETURN ANY UNUSED NUMBERS AT END OF EVENT SO THAT WE CAN USE NEXT YEAR.
(g) Points towards Team Prize
Teams will only be able to score points if they are eligible as described above (section b). A club may enter 2 – teams only in each event, however only 1 team per club will be allowed to score points. In the event of more than 1 heat, results will be based on combined timed from each heat. In the event of a tie in a particular race, points will be distributed evenly between the teams which have tied. Non scoring mixed/composite teams will be removed from results for purposes of scoring.
1st – 15 pts.
2nd - 12 pts.
3rd – 9 pts.
4th – 7 pts.
5th – 6 pts.
6th – 5 pts.
7th – 4 pts.
8th – 3 pts.
9th – 2 pts.
10th – 1 pt.
 
Above system will operate regardless of how many teams entered into a race, e.g. if 1 team is entered, they would score 15pts. If 15 teams entered, only the top 10 in the results would score points.
 
(h) Declaration of teams
It is requested that team managers complete the team overview sheet and hand in to meeting organiser as soon as possible prior to first race. Any amendments should be notified to organisers at least 15 minutes prior to each race. This sheet should indicate number of teams in each event, with any non-scoring/composite teams clearly identified. Additionally, team managers should complete a team sheet which lists athletes in each individual event. If an athlete is not running in their particular age group, this should be indicated (e.g. mention their actual age group). This sheet should be handed in once team manager is confident of its general accuracy, amendments can be made throughout evening. It is the team manager’s responsibility to ensure teams are declared correctly. Any teams incorrectly declared which may affect team points are liable for disqualification from the race. Team managers should ensure that teams present themselves at the starting area 5 minutes prior to the start of their race.
(I) Power of 10
It is intended that results will be uploaded to power of 10. However, any races which contain mixed/composite teams will not be valid for ranking purposes.