Metro Athletics Open 2015
Mile End Stadium, London
Sat 20th June 2015.
Hosted by London Borough of Tower Hamlets, supported by
Canary Wharf Group and Motivate East.
Metro Blind Sport are pleased to announce this year’s 39th Annual
Athletics Competition will also incorporate a Festival of Athletics for
vision impaired people, their families and friends. Both elements of the day
are open to all UK residents.
The Festival (Endorsed by England Athletics)
will offer those new to the sport a chance to try out running, jumping and
throwing in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Qualified UKA coaches will be on hand
to advise and guide you. All ages and abilities are very welcome so come along
and try!
Competition
will begin after the Festival and we are hopeful to have
a UKA talent spotter with us looking out for future Athletics Stars! Events
will be held for Under 18’s, Senior’s and Veterans. Entry to the Festival
and Competition is FREE. Results will be ratified for Power
of 10 rankings http://www.thepowerof10.info/for classified and
non-classified athletes.
For further info on the classification process please
contact British Blind Sport http://www.britishblindsport.org.uk/classification/ or British
Athletics (Parallel Success) http://academy.uka.org.uk/parallel-success/classification
The 2015
programme will be run under UKA/IBSA rules and is open to males and females of
all ages. Every competitor will receive
a free T-shirt along with either a medal or performance certificate. Free
packed lunches will be provided for all competitors, coaches, officials and
volunteers. Guide Runners may be
arranged with advance notice, you will need to provide an estimate of your
track times.
The
track (Mile End Stadium) and the accommodation (Queen Mary University) are
within walking distance of Mile End Tube Station (Central and District
line). Electronic timing will be used on
all track races.
Time
permitting there will be a Fun Relay for all competitors during the afternoon including
parents and coaches.
- Under 14 and Under 17 athletes may take part in up to four individual events in any one day.
- Senior Athletes may take part in a maximum of 5 events. These will consist of either 3 track and 2 field, or 2 track and 3 field on the day.
- B3 and B4 athletes are reminded that competition rules do not allow any concessions to assist performance. (No Guide Runners)
- ALL B1 ATHLETES MUST PROVIDE AND USE THEIR OWN SHADES.The Athletics Competitions are principally for registered blind and visually impaired people. Guest competitors are welcome but no medals or certificates can be awarded. To enter please complete and return the necessary forms attached to Ian Francis, 36 Copsleigh Avenue, Salfords, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 5BG. Or email ian.francis@metroblindsport.orgThe closing date for Entries is: 1st June 2015.Accommodation: This will be available on Friday and Saturday night at the aforementioned Queen Mary University of London. Please note there is a further reduction for those under the age of 18 – see form.
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To be
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Mile End Stadium,
Rhodeswell Road, London E14 7TW 020 8980 1885
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Saturday 20th June 2015
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Festival starts
10.00am – 11.30, Competition 12noon.
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Events: Festival: Open to all ages, a
wonderful opportunity to
access specialist
coaching in track and field disciplines.
Under 12 (Age at 01.01.2015)
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Boys and Girls (4
events only)
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(For B1 athletes
only - called 60m), 60m, 100m, Standing Long Jump, Ball Throw
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Under
14 (Age
at 01.01.2015)
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Boys and Girls (4
events only)
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(For B1 athletes
only - called 60m), 100m, 800m, Long Jump, High Jump, Shot, Discus, Javelin
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Under
17 (Age
at 01.01.2015)
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Boys and Girls (4
events only)
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Called 60m, 100m,
800m, Long Jump, High Jump, Shot, Discus, Javelin
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Senior
(18
– 34)
Ladies and Men
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100m, 200m, 400m,
800m, 1500m, 5000m,
Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump, Shot, Discus, Javelin |
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Vets
Ladies and Men (Over
35)
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100m, 800m, Long
Jump, Shot
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Entry:
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Entry is FREE
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Closing
Date:
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For Entry to
Festival and Comp - Sat 30th May 2015
For Accommodation -
21st March 2015
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ENTRY FORM:
METRO ATHLETICS OPEN 2015
Name………………………………………………Date of Birth ……………
Address
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E-mail address
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Tel: ………………………………………..
Sight classification:
BBS
Registered
Sight
Classification B1/B2/B3……………………………..
Not
registered……………………………………………….
Male
/ Female…………………………….
Please
enter me for the following events:
Festival
– Yes / No………………
Competition
Events (please list below, max of five events for seniors)
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Guide
runner required? Yes / No…………..
If
yes please state track times …………………………………………….
Signed
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Signature
of parent or guardian for under 18s
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Return
form to:
Ian
Francis, 36 Copsleigh Avenue, Salfords, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 5BG
Tel
07814 751643 or E-mail: ian.francis@metroblindsport.org
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