10-12th October (Track and Field)
13th October (Pentahlon)
Sport Levy
$50 per person
Venue
Traeger Park, Traeger Ave
Minimum Age
30 - women and men
Events
100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 3000m run, 3000m walk,
Javelin, Duscus, Shotputt, Hammer, High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump, Pentathlon
Age Groups
30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+
Organiser
Alice Springs Athletics
Coordinators
Murray Stewart (0407 256 428) or Peter Saville (0401 118 181)
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Welcome
Welcome Alice Springs Athletics, a collaboration of both senior and junior Athletics clubs, is proud to be organising the Track and Field Athletics at the Alice Springs Masters Games in 2008.We extend a warm Territory welcome to all returning and new participants.
Venue
Traeger Park is near many accommodation houses, is central to other sporting venues and is within 5 minutes walk of the town centre. Toilet and change room facilities are available. Canteen will be operating during the Track and Field program.
Parking
Parking is available in Traeger Park behind the grandstand. Entrance to the park is off Speed Street.
Sports Medicine
The Sports Medicine Clinic will be located downstairs at the Traeger Park grandstand. Bookings are preferred and can be made on 1800 4 UR DOC (1800 487 362). All competitors will be required to present their Medicare cards upon treatment as all services will be bulk-billed.
Emergency Evacuation
In case of an emergency, evacuation should be made through the north gates (towards basketball) and the south gates (to Speed Street).
Transport
A free bus service will operate for the duration of the Games for registered participants running between the various accommodation venues and return. To use the free bus service you are requested to make bookings between 8:00am and 6:00pm one day prior to the event. Bookings can be made by calling 1800 4 UR BUS (1800 487 287).
Program
Click here to see the 2010 program.
Equipment
All equipment will be to I.A.A.F. standards. Starting blocks will be available for relevant events
Weights for throwing implements
| Age |
Hammer | Shotput | Discus | Javelin |
| F30 - 49 |
4.00kg | 4.00kg | 1.00kg | 600gm |
| F50 - 59 |
3.00kg | 3.00kg | 1.00kg | 500gm |
| F60 - 75 |
3.00kg | 3.00kg | 1.00kg | 400gm |
| F75+ | 2.00kg | 2.00kg | 750gm | 400gm |
| M30- 49 |
7.26kg | 7.26kg | 2.00kg | 800gm |
| M50 - 59 |
6.00kg | 6.00kg | 1.50kg | 700gm |
| M60 - 69 |
5.00kg | 5.00kg | 1.00kg | 600gm |
| M70 - 79 |
4.00kg | 4.00kg | 1.00kg | 500gm |
| M80+ | 4.00kg | 4.00kg | 1.00kg | 400gm |
Presentations
Presentation will be ongoing through competition, usually half an hour after the completion of each event. Please be patient as there may be delays with participants competing in multiple events.
Alice Springs Information
Average temperatures for Alice Springs in October are 30.5c maximum and 14.6c minimum. The days are fine and warm with the nights pleasantly cool. It doesn't rain often but it is best to be prepared for wet weather. Don't forget your hat and sunscreen and a water bottle.
Central Australia has some wonderful National Parks and other scenic attractions that are well worth visiting during your stay. Many are located a considerable distance from town and may require two or three days to appreciate fully, so consider planning your trip with that in mind.