Track & Field Season

This short guide in conjunction with the information on the AV website should help you negotiate the season

  • Check the Athletics Victoria website for information regarding location, race start, times, entry, etc. athsvic.org.au/ .

  • You can either take a season package or individual entries.

  • You need to pre-enter the events via the AV Membership portal. https://members.athsvic.org.au/SignIn?ReturnUrl=%2fprofile%2f

  • The Summer Team Manager and /or coaches will be able to help you with any questions.

  • Wear your Western Athletics Uniform with AV bib.

  • If you forget your bib number, please see the team manager so a temporary number can be arranged prior to competition.

  • Western Athletics is in Yellow Zone for Shield competition

  • When you arrive at Shield competition find the Western Athletics table and sign in.

  • If you want to do a relay place your name on the relay sign in sheet. Relays are great for team bonding and also points.

  • Let the summer committee and/or your coach know if you would like to compete at the ‘State Relay Championships’.

  • Track event heats are organized based on time. The marshal will call your name.

  • You will need to sign in for field and track events at the AV sign in table at least 30 minutes prior to your event’s start time. It’s best to do this when you first arrive, so that you don’t miss out.

  • AV posts the rounds final timetable on the Thursday night. Please ensure you check to see if starting times have changed.

  • Each week Western Athletics is allocated duties at various events and we will need your help at least one or two times during the season.

  • You have to enter championship events separately on the AV website.

  • Meet results can be found from AV Shield scoreMobile

 

Specialist Meets http://athsvic.org.au/events/competitions/avcompetitions/specialist-groups/

AV Throwers is for discus, shot put, javelin and hammer throwers.

High Velocity is for sprinters, hurdlers and horizontal jumpers.

Rare Air is for high jumpers and pole vaulters.

Victorian Milers Club is for 800m-5000m runners. http://www.vicmilers.com/.

Cross Country Season

The following should help you prepare for the Winter season

  • Check the Athletics Victoria website for information regarding location, race start times, entry, etc. http://www.athsvic.org.au/ .

  • You will need to either purchase a season's package or individual event entry through the AV Membership portal.

  • The Cross Country (XCR) Team Manager and/or your coach will be able to help you with any questions.

  • Athletes need to organize their own entry for individual races via Athletics Victoria’s online entry system and let the cross country team manager know when you have entered. Relays are entered by the Team Manager.

  • Plan your trip carefully as races are at different locations in metro and country Victoria. Plan to be there about an hour before the first event.

  • Wear your Western Athletics Uniform with AV bib numbers. Wear the bib with the timing chip on the front and the other bib on your back.

  • Report to the start line 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. Check in with your team’s spotter if running a relay.

  • On relay days report to your team manager and receive your team numbers.

  • Let the team manager know if you would like to run in relays at least one week before so teams can be selected.

  • Be prepared to be a spotter for a relay team or volunteer in other ways.

  • You might like to bring some fruit or baked goodies to share post-race, when athletes stay round and chat. Cross country is a great opportunity to
    get to know other club members.

  • Race results can be found on the Athletics Victoria website.

  • Race highlights can be watched on athsvicTV.