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ATHLETICS TECHNICAL HANDBOOK
1 KEY CONTACTS
1.1 Asia Masters Association (AMA) 1.2 Singapore Athletics Association (SAA) 1.3 Technical Delegates (TDs) 1.4 Competition Manager (CM) 1.5 Singapore Asia Masters Athletics Organising Committee (SAMAOC)
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2 KEY INFORMATION
2.1 Key Dates and Activities 2.2 Entries 2.3 Entries Procedure 2.4 Entry Period 2.5 Entries fees 2.6 Official Receipt 2.7 Age Group 2.8 Visa
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3 GENERAL COMPETITION SCHEDULE
5 RULES AND REGULATIONS
5.1 Rules 5.2 Affiliate Participation 5.3 Individual Events 5.4 Team Events 5.5 Final Confirmation 5.6 Team Manager & Technical Manager Meeting 5.7 Technical Officials and Juries of Appeal 5.8 Claims & Protest 5.9 Penalties in Case of Fraud 5.10 Delays, Postponement and Cancellation
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Section Number and Content Page(s) 7.4 Equipment at Training Venue
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8 COMPETITION PROCEDURES, RULES AND REGULATIONS
8.1 Technical Organisation 8.2 Competition Format
8.2.1 Track Events 8.2.2 Field Events 8.2.3 Relay Teams 8.2.4 Official Draw
8.3 Tie Break Procedures 8.4 Disqualification Rules 8.5 Protest and Appeals 8.6 Jury of Appeal 8.7 Anti-Doping Control 8.8 Technical Committee 8.9 Technical Officials 8.10 Pre-Competition Procedures
8.10.1 Call Rooms 8.10.2 Athletes’ Reporting Times 8.10.3 Procedures within Call Room 8.10.4 Schedule for Entering the Arena
8.11 Competition Procedures 8.11.1 Bib Numbers 8.11.2 Starts 8.11.3 Starter’s Commands 8.11.4 Timing 8.11.5 Measurement 8.11.6 Markers 8.11.7 Manufacturer Identification/Equipment and Clothing 8.11.8 Customs Clearance for Controlled, Prohibited or Restricted
Items 8.11.9 Personal Implements 8.11.10 Clothing and Shoes
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1 Key Contacts Asian Masters Athletics (AMA) 1.1
President Mr. Viwat VIGRANTANOROS Secretary General Mr. S. SIVAPRAGASAM, A.M. W. Address Sports Authority of Thailand
286, Ramkhamhaeng Road Huamark, Bangkapi Bangkok 10240 Thailand
Telephone 662 3692565 Fax 662 3692565 E-mail [email protected] Website http://www.thaivaa.com
Singapore Athletics Association (SAA) 1.2
President Mr. TANG Weng Fei Honorary Secretary Mr. HO Mun Cheong Address 3 Stadium Drive
Singapore Sports Hub, #01-10 Singapore 397630
Telephone +65 6386 2721 Fax +65 6386 7773 E-mail [email protected] Website http://www.singaporeathletics.org.sg
Technical Delegates (TDs) 1.3
Name Mr. P.H.D. Waidyatilaka Address c/o Asia Masters Athletics Telephone To be advised Fax To be advised E-mail [email protected]
Competition Manager (CM) 1.4
Name Mr. Chan Chow Tin Address c/o Singapore Athletic Association Telephone +65 98459335 Fax +65 64678572 E-mail [email protected]
Singapore Asia Masters Athletics Championships Organising Committee (SAMAOC) 1.5
Committee Name Designation Chairman Mr. Loh Chan Pew Vice President Competition Organising,
Singapore Athletics Secretary Dr. Balasekaran Assistant Honorary Secretary, Singapore
Athletics Ceremony & Protocol Committee
Sponsorship & Marketing Committee
Competition Committee Mr. Nelson Tan Event & Operations Manager, Singapore Athletics
Workforce & Accreditation Committee
Community Engagement & Outreach Committee
Technology & Social Media Committee
Logistics & Operations Committee
Venue & Facilities Committee
Mr. Alan Choo Event & Operations Executive Asia Masters Athletics Rep Mr. P.C.Suppiah Committee of Asia Masters Athletics,
Vice President of Singapore Masters Athletics
Singapore Masters Athletics Rep
Singapore Masters Athletics Rep
Mr. A. Kannan Honorary Secretary, Singapore Masters Athletics
SportSG Rep Mr. Ong Chong Lin Assistant Director, Events, SportSG SportSG Rep Mr. Justin Tan Manager, Events, SportSG SportSG Rep Ms. Toh Li Ping Senior Executive, Events, SportSG
2 Key Information Key Dates and Activities 2.1
Date Time Activity Venue 2 May 2016 17:00 AMA Council Meeting Hotel Royal
3 May 2016 10:00 Team Manager Meeting Singapore Sports Hub
17:30 Opening Ceremony Singapore Sports Hub
18.30 Reception TBC
4 May 2016 8:30 Start of Competition Singapore Sports Hub
9:00 Technical Meeting Day 1 Singapore Sports Hub
5 May 2016 9:00 Technical Meeting Day 2 Singapore Sports Hub
10:30 Women Masters Meeting Singapore Sports Hub
6 May 2016 9:00 Technical Meeting Day 3 Singapore Sports Hub
10:30 Masters Seminar Singapore Sports Hub
7 May 2016 9:00 Technical Meeting Day 4 Singapore Sports Hub
8 May 2016 9:00 Technical Meeting Day 5 Singapore Sports Hub
18:00 End of Competition Singapore Sports Hub
19:00 Banquet TBC
Entries 2.2
Entries to 19th AMAC may be submitted through their national AMA affiliate electronically to SAMAOC directly, no individual entries will be accepted. Entries from countries in which there is no AMA affiliate shall only be accepted with AMA’s approval.
Entries Procedure 2.3
National AMA affiliate entry will be accepted only when completed entry forms with a colour copy of passport reflecting their date of birth, medical certificate clearance, correct amount of entry fee and receipts of entry fee remittance received on or before the closing date.
National AMA affiliate shall send hard copy with affiliate stamp entry forms to SAMAOC by mail or courier to the following address: 19TH AMAC, 3 Stadium Drive, #01-10, Singapore 397630
The AMA and SAMAOC reserve the right to refuse entries, incomplete entries and entries without full payment. There will be no changing and withdrawal of event or competitor once the application procedure is completed. Once entry fee is paid, there will not be refund for withdrawal, wet or bad weather, cancel and postpone of any event.
Entry Period 2.4
Date of Entries: 1 Dec 2015 to 29 Feb 2016
Closing Date: 29 Feb 2016
Late Entries: Payment of USD15 per event entries. No entry will be accepted after 14 Mar 2016
Entry Fee 2.5
Entry Normal Cost Late Cost Description AMA Fee USD10 USD10 Per Athlete LOC Fee USD 5 USD 5 Per Athlete 1st Event USD10 USD15 Per Athlete
2nd to 4th Events USD 5 USD15 Per Athlete Relay USD20 USD35 Per Team
Reception USD20 USD20 Per Athlete Banquet USD25 USD25 Per Athlete
Banquet Partner USD25 USD25 Per Personnel *Online registration fee will be apply
Official Receipt 2.6
The 19th AMAC will issue an official receipt to acceptance entries and entries fee to applied national AMA affiliates. This official receipt must be presented to the REGISTRATION to collect athlete’s bib numbers.
Age Groups 2.7
The 19th AMAC is accepting all men and women born on or before 4 May 1981 to participate for this competition.
Athlete shall compete in their age group they qualified on the first day of the competition, they are not allow to compete in any other age group in throughout the competition except for relay or team races.
Age Group Men Women Born To Born From
35 – 39 M35 W35 4 May 1981 5 May 1976
40 – 44 M40 W40 4 May 1976 5 May 1971
45 – 49 M45 W45 4 May 1971 5 May 1966
50 – 54 M50 W50 4 May 1966 5 May 1961
55 – 59 M55 W55 4 May 1961 5 May 1956
60 – 64 M60 W60 4 May 1956 5 May 1951
65 – 69 M65 W65 4 May 1951 5 May 1946
70 – 74 M70 W70 4 May 1946 5 May 1941
75 – 79 M75 W75 4 May 1941 5 May 1936
80 – 84 M80 W80 4 May 1936 5 May 1931
85 – 89 M85 W85 4 May 1931 5 May 1926
90 – 94 M90 W90 4 May 1926 5 May 1921
95 – 99 M95 W95 4 May 1921 5 May 1916
100+ M100 W100 4 May 1916
Visa 2.8
A Singapore visa is not an immigration pass. It is a pre-entry permission for the holder of a valid Singapore visa to travel to, and seek entry, into Singapore. The grant of an immigration pass will be determined by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers at the point of entry. Possession of a valid visa alone does not guarantee entry into Singapore.
A holder of a valid Singapore visa who is found suitable for entry into Singapore will be issued with an immigration pass to enter and remain in Singapore. You are advised to check your passport for the arrival visit pass endorsement when in Singapore and take note of the period of stay granted before leaving the checkpoint. The period of stay granted is shown on the visit pass endorsement given on your passport and it is not tied to the validity of your visa.
You enter apply your entry visa at https://save.ica.gov.sg/save-public/
The follow countries will require a visa to enter Singapore:
1. India
3. Kazakhstan
4. Kyrgyzstan
5. Myanmar
7. Tajikistan
8. Turkmenistan
9. Uzbekistan
3 General Competition Schedule Correct as at time of circulation. For updates, please refer to https://www.singaporeathletics.org.sg/amac2016/
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Su
Date 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Competition Day -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4
Key Event TM/ OC CC
Athletics
Legend
Training/Familiarisation/Meetings
4 Events Events 4.1
No. Event Men’s Age Group Women’s Age Group 1 100m All All 2 200m All All 3 400m All All 4 800m All All 5 1,500m All All 6 5,000m All All 7 10,000m All 8 80m Hurdles M70 – M80+ W40 – W60+ 9 100m Hurdles M50 – M65 W35
10 110m Hurdles M35 – M45 11 200m Hurdles M80+ W70+ 12 300m Hurdles M60 – M75 W50 – W65 13 400m Hurdles M35 – M55 W35 – W45 14 5000m Race Walk All All 15 4 x 100m Relay All All 16 4 x 400m Relay All All 17 2000m Steeplechase M60+ All 18 3000m Steeplechase M35 – M55 19 High Jump All All 20 Long Jump All All 21 Triple Jump All All 22 Pole Vault All All 23 Discus All All 24 Hammer All All 25 Javelin All All 26 Shot Put All All
Total Events (by Age Group) 291 273
Overall Total Events 564
5 Rules and Regulations Rules 5.1
The 19th Asia Masters Athletics Championships will be conducted in accordance with the technical rules of IAAF except as modified by WMA/AMA Constitution, Bye-Laws and /or Rules of Competition.
Affiliate Participation 5.2
The 19th Asia Masters Athletics Championships is reserved for 26 Masters Affiliate Member teams affiliated to the Asia Masters Athletics. Only athletes who comply with the conditions laid down in the 19th Asia Masters Athletics Championships Rules are entitled to participate. Individual Events 5.3
An athlete may enter maximum of four (4) Individual events.
Team Events 5.4
A national AMA affiliate may enter one (1) team for each relay event. Six (6) athletes may be entered for each relay. A relay team may mix age group and compete in the lowest age group, all relay team members must consist from the same country. A relay athlete competing in the lower age group will remain at the same age group for the rest of the relay event.
Once a relay team has begun the competition, only two (2) additional athletes may be used as substitutes in the composition of the team for subsequent rounds.
Final Confirmation 5.5
Team manager or their representatives must confirm the names of those athletes already entered, who will actually take part in the competition. Confirmation of athletes will not be accepted after the deadline. This will be informed at the Team Manager Meeting. For events held on and after the 2nd day of competition, confirmation of entries must be made by 09:00 hours on the day before the event at the Technical Information Centre (TIC). Team Leaders will also have the possibility to confirm all entries prior to the 1st day of competition. Any changes should be made prior to 09:00 hours the day before the event. The final confirmation of members of the relay teams and their order will be accepted at stadium no later than one (1) hour before the start of the event. Forms for the final declaration and confirmation will be distributed to each delegation upon arrival. The forms must be completed and submitted to the Competition Director prior to the Technical Meeting.
Team Manager Meeting & Technical Meeting 5.6
The Team Manager Meeting with be held on 3 May 2016, 10:00 hours. Venue will be confirmed at a later date. A maximum of two (2) official representatives from each National AMA Affiliates may attend. Technical meeting will be held at 09:00 hours during each competition day at Bishan Stadium. Questions concerning organisation of the meet will be addressed.
Technical Officials and Juries of Appeal 5.7
a. The necessary Technical Officials (Referees, Judges, Umpires, timekeepers, inspectors, etc) and a Jury of Appeal shall be appointed by the appropriate National Federation of the Host Country, which shall direct their work in conjunction with the Organising Committee.
b. If Technical Officials are needed from the other Member Organisations, to be invited to the championships the Organising Committee shall pay their expenses for accommodation, meals, and local transport for the whole period of the championships.
c. No Official who has participated in a decision may serve in the Jury of Appeal that
reviews it. The findings of the Jury shall be communicated as soon as possible to the Organising Committee.
d. The Jury of Appeal’s decisions on all technical questions concerning its respective
disciplinary nature is final. They shall, however, be without prejudice to any further penalty, which may be imposed by the Organising Committee.
e. The Jury of Appeal shall be composed of a Chairman, which position shall be filled up by the Host Country of the championships with a representative of selective member country as members.
f. The International Technical Delegates to the Games may be appointed ex-officio member of the body and shall act only in an advisory capacity, unless their respective International Federation requires otherwise.
g. In the event of a dispute or protest relating to technical questions concerning its respective event, representatives of countries in the Jury of Appeal whose countries are involved in the dispute or protest may be allowed to participate in the deliberations, but cannot vote in the resolution of the protest or dispute.
Claims and Protests 5.8
a. Claims and protests made to the Judges on the grounds concerning matters of fact are decided by them without appeal. Appeals against other decisions of the Judges or with regard to any other matter must be addressed to the Chairman of the Jury of Appeal for the concerned by a representative of the National AMA Affiliates of the country making the appeal.
b. For exceptional circumstances, any claim must be made within thirty (30) minutes of the decision giving rise to the claim. The Jury of Appeal after an investigation shall then give a decision and this decision shall be irrevocable, except the case of a disqualification of a team or of a competitor for infraction of the AMA, which shall be decided by the Court of Appeal. All claims and appeals must be made in writing.
Penalties in Case of Fraud 5.9
A competitor proved fraudulently to have transgressed the Rules and Regulations of the SAMAOC, shall be disqualified and lose any position he/she may have gained.
Delays, Postponement and Cancellation 5.10
Delay, Postponement and Cancellation (DPC) Committee A Delay, Postponement and Cancellation (DPC) Committee, chaired by SAMAOC Chairman, will be set up for the 19th AMAC. Delay The decision to delay a sport competition will be made by the TD and CM, in consultation with the SAMAOC. Postponement The decision to postpone a sport competition will be made by the DPC Committee, in consultation with the TD, CM and SAMAOC.
The following will be confirmed at the Team Manager Meeting: High Jump
Men Age Group Practice Starting Progression
High Jump
Pole Vault
10cm
M40 2.40m 2.50m M45 2.30m 2.40m M50 2.10m 2.20m M55 1.90m 2.00m M60 1.70m 1.80m M65 1.60m 1.70m M70 1.50m 1.60m M75 1.40m 1.50m
5cm M80+ 1.40m 1.50m
W45-W50 1.40m 1.30m W55-W60 1.30m 1.40m W65-W75 1.20m 1.30m 5cm
Technical Specification for Hurdles
Number of
Men
Short
110mH M35-M45 0.991m 10 13.72m 9.14m 14.02m 100mH M50-M55 0.914m 10 13.00m 8.50m 10.50m 100mH M60-M65 0.840m 10 12.00m 8.00m 16.00m 80mH M70-M75 0.762m 8 12.00m 7.00m 19.00m 80mH M80+ 0.686m 8 12.00m 7.00m 19.00m
Long
400mH M35-M45 0.914m 10 45.00m 35.00m 40.00m 400mH M50-M55 0.840m 10 45.00m 35.00m 40.00m 300mH M60-M65 0.762m 7 50.00m 35.00m 40.00m 300mH M70-M75 0.686m 7 50.00m 35.00m 40.00m 200mH M80+ 0.686m 5 20.00m 35.00m 40.00m
Women
Short
100mH W35 0.840m 10 13.00m 8.50m 10.50m 80mH W40-W49 0.762m 8 12.00m 8.00m 12.00m 80mH W50-W55 0.762m 8 12.00m 7.00m 19.00m 80mH W60+ 0.686m 8 12.00m 7.00m 19.00m
Long
400mH W35-W45 0.762m 10 45.00m 35.00m 40.00m 300mH W50-W55 0.762m 7 50.00m 35.00m 40.00m 300mH W60-W65 0.686m 7 50.00m 35.00m 40.00m 200mH W70+ 0.686m 5 20.00m 35.00m 40.00m
XVI
Number of Water Jumps
Men 3000m Steeplechase M35-M55 0.914m 28 7 2000m Steeplechase M60+ 0.762m 18 5
Women 2000m Steeplechase M35+ 0.762m 18 5
Technical Specification for Throws
Men
M35-M45 7.26kg 2.0kg 800g M50 – M55 6.0kg 1.5kg 700g M60 – M65 5.0kg
1.0kg
M80+ 3.0kg 400g
W75+ 2.0kg 0.75kg 400g
6 Competition Information Daily Competition Schedule 6.1
All events listed in the ‘Events’ column are for both men and women, unless otherwise specified.
All Athletics events will be held inside the stadium. The actual competition day for Athletics is denoted by the first digit of the event number, i.e. Event 101 – 100m (M35 Heats) corresponds to the first day of the official Athletics competition, Event 212 – 200m (M45 Final) corresponds to the second day of the official Athletics competition, and so on.
Competition Venue 6.2
Location
The Sports Hub National Stadium is part of the Singapore Sports Hub, which is located in Kallang in the central part of Singapore. The Home of Athletics is located adjacent to the stadium.
History
The Singapore Sports Hub, the premier destination of world class sporting events in Singapore, was opened in June 2014.
The National Stadium is a state-of-the-art, multi-purpose facility designed for large-scale entertainment events in the region. The stadium boasts the largest free-spanning domed roof along with an innovative air-cooling system across all 55,000 seats to ensure spectator comfort. The configurable tiers provide optimum spectator viewing distances and allow for multi-sports use, including Football, Cricket, Rugby and Athletics.
An eight-lane 400m track certified to IAAF standard with the following features: • One Hammer/Discus Circle • Two Shot Put Circle • Two Javelin Sector • Four Long Jump/ Triple Jump Facilities • One Pole Vault Facility • One High Jump Facility • Floodlight for night events
7 Games-Time Training Training Policies 7.1
Pre-Games training will be allocated to all National AMA affiliates two (2) days prior to the start of the competition for the sports (including familiarisation, if necessary). Training sessions are strictly by allocation; no change and addition of training requests are allowed.
Training Venues 7.2
Home of Athletics will be the official Games training venue for Athletics.
Training Schedules 7.3
Date : 2, 3 May 2016
Time : 08:00 to 18:00 for all events except throws, 08:00 to 10:00 (Discus only); 11:00 to 12:00 (Hammer only); 16:00 to 17:00 (Discus only); 17:00 to 18:00 (Hammer only)
Equipment at Training Venue 7.4
The following equipment will be provided at the venue:
Discus (2kg): 3 pieces Discus (1.5kg): 3 pieces Discus (1kg): 3 pieces Discus (0.75kg): 3 pieces Javelins (800g): 3 pieces Javelins (700g): 3 pieces Javelins (600g): 3 pieces Javelins (500g): 3 pieces Javelins (400g): 3 pieces Shot put (7.26kg): 3 pieces Shot put (6kg): 3 pieces Shot put (5kg): 3 pieces Shot put (4kg): 3 pieces Shot put (3kg): 3 pieces Shot put (2kg): 3 pieces Hammer (7.26kg): 3 pieces Hammer (6kg): 3 pieces Hammer (5kg): 3 pieces Hammer (4kg): 3 pieces Hammer (3kg): 3 pieces Starting blocks: 3 pieces Batons: 3 pieces Hurdles: 20 pieces
8 Competition Procedures, Rules and Regulations Technical Organisation 8.1
The Singapore Athletics Association is responsible for and has full control of the technical organisation of the 19th Asia Masters Athletics Championships, in consultation with the Asia Masters Athletics Committee when necessary.
Competition Format 8.2
8.2.1 Track Events
If an athlete does not start a Track event, the lane allocated to the absentee will be kept vacant. Pacing by runners lapped or about to be lapped contravenes Rule 144.3a and it may result in the disqualification of the athletes conceded. If in the opinion of the Track Referee, an athlete commits an infringement of the Rules during a race, he may receive a warning from the Referee who will show a yellow card to the athlete concerned. If the athlete continues to infringe the Rules, he/she will be shown a red card, indicating that he or she is disqualified and must abandon the race immediately.
8.2.2 Field Events
Starting heights for Qualifying Rounds of Pole Vault and High Jump will be announced at the Technical Meeting. Athletes in the Pole Vault event will be required to submit their requests to the Chief Judge for the position of the uprights on the board provided, as well as on a form, this will be given to the athletes by the Chief Judge.
8.2.3 Relay Teams
Each National AMA affiliates may enter one (1) team for each event. Relay teams may be composed of up to six (6) athletes. Once the team has taken part in the event, only two (2) additional athletes may take part in subsequent rounds as substitutes. Substitutes may only be taken from the list of athletes entered for the Athletics competition, whether for the Relays or for any other Athletics event. However, any athlete who, after the final confirmation has been given or after qualifying during a qualifying round or a heat for any event, has failed to participate in the event without giving a valid reason (e.g. a medical certificate issued by the official doctor of the championships), cannot be entered as a substitute in the Relays (See IAAF Rule 166.8).
8.2.4 Official Draw
The Singapore Athletics Association (SAA) will be in charge of the Official Draw in consultation with the Technical Delegates.
Tie-Break Procedures 8.3
i. Track Events If the Judges or the Photo Finish Judges are unable to separate the athletes for any place according to IAAF Rules 164.2, 165.15, 165.21 or 165.24 (as may be applicable), it shall be determined to be a tie and the tie shall remain. In determining whether there has been a tie between athletes in different Heats for a ranking position according to IAAF Rule 166.3(a) or for the last qualifying position for a subsequent round based on time, the Chief Photo Finish Judge shall consider the actual times recorded by the athletes to 0.001 second. If it is thus (or according to IAAF Rule 167.1) determined that there has been a tie for a ranking position, the tie shall be broken by a draw. Where there is a tie for the last qualifying position for a subsequent round based on time or place, the tying athletes shall be placed in the next round or, if that is not applicable, lots shall be drawn to determine who shall be placed in the next round.
ii. Field Events Except for the High Jump and Pole Vault, the second best performance of the athletes having the same best performances shall determine whether there has been a tie. Then, if necessary, the third best, and so on. If the athletes are still equal following the application of IAAF Rule 180.19, it shall be determined to be a tie. Except in Vertical Jumps, in the case for a tie for any place, including first place, the tie shall remain.
Disqualification Rules 8.4
According to IAAF Rules, disqualifications are possible in several situations. For Track events, the most common cases are: a. False start b. Lane infringement (200m, 400m, Medley Relay) c. Hurdle fault (missing hurdle, trailing leg, deliberately knocking down hurdle) d. Passing the relay baton outside the takeover zone For events not conducted in lanes, jostling and obstruction are the most common cases. Disqualifications in Field events are uncommon.
Protests and Appeals 8.5
Protests are possible and shall be resolved under the IAAF Rule 146. Protests concerning an athlete’s status to participate in the 19th Asia Masters Athletics must be made, prior to the commencement of the meeting, to the Asia Masters Athletics Council Members. There shall be a right of appeal to the Jury of Appeal on the decision of the Asia Masters Athletics Council Members. An appeal to the Jury of Appeal must be made within thirty (30) minutes of the official announcement of the decision made by the Referee. It must be in writing signed by the responsible Official on behalf of the athlete, and shall be accompanied by a deposit of USD 100, which will be forfeited if the appeal is not upheld. All appeals must be lodged at the competition venue. All appeals will be immediately forwarded to the Secretary of the Jury of Appeal.
Jury of Appeal 8.6
The Jury of Appeal will be appointed by the Asia Masters Athletics (AMA). The members of the Jury shall be decided by the SAMAOC Chairman at Technical Meeting.
Anti-Doping Control 8.7
Anti-Doping testing of athletes may be conducted at any time of the competition at both outdoor stadia and non-stadia events
Technical Committee 8.8
The Athletics Technical Committee, appointed by the Asian Athletics Association, shall consist of one (1) Organisational Delegate, two (2) Technical Delegates, eight (8) Area Technical Officials and nine (9) Race Walk Judges.
Technical Officials 8.9
The Technical Officials responsible for officiating at the 19th Asia Masters Athletics Championships shall consist of personnel such as: • Technical Delegate • Competition Manager • Medical Delegate • Event-specific Officials (e.g. Race Walking Judges, Referees) • Starter(s) • Announcer(s) • Timekeeper(s) • Photo Finish Judges
Pre-Competition Procedures 8.10
8.10.1 Call Rooms
The control of athletes will be held in the Call Room. All athletes must present themselves at the Call Room according to the scheduled check-in times. Athletes who fail to appear on time at Call Room without a valid reason (e.g. without a medical certificate) will be excluded from participating in this and all further events in the Championships, including relays. Team Officials are not allowed to enter the Call Rooms).
8.10.2 Athletes’ Reporting Times
The time limits for athletes to report to the Call Room before each event are as follow:
Event Type Latest Reporting Time Track Events (except Hurdles and Relays) 30 minutes before official start of competition
Hurdles and Relays 35 minutes before official start of competition Field Events (except
Pole Vault and High Jump) 50 minutes before official start of competition
High Jump 60 minutes before official start of competition Pole Vault 80 minutes before official start of competition
Race Walking 30 minutes before official start of competition
8.10.3 Procedures within Call Room
The procedures in the Call Room shall be as follows: Identification of the athletes by means of the accreditation Cards and bib numbers. a. Checking the athletes’ uniform – All athletes must wear the official national uniform
of their delegation. The uniforms will be checked against the photographs of the declared uniforms of the delegations. Athletes who are not wearing their official team uniform will be required to acquire the correct attire before they can be processed through the Call Room.
b. Inspection of personal belongings – A strict inspection shall be made on illegal
advertising and prohibited items, which the athletes may have in their possession. According to Rule 143, use by athletes of cassette recorders, radios, mobile phones, cameras etc. shall not be permitted. Confiscated articles may be retrieved at Call Room after the event. Any advertising on clothes and bags must comply with IAAF Rules and Regulations and Advertising. Any illegal advertising shall be covered with tape. Athletes should not remove such tape as this could lead to their disqualification.
c. Team Leader should ensure that all their athletes comply with the above before
entering the Call Room to avoid any delays.
d. The spike of the athletes’ shoes will be checked (number and size). If they do not comply with IAAF Rules, the athletes will be asked to change them to the correct size. The following maximum spike lengths will be allowed: • Track events, Long Jump, Triple Jumps and Pole Vault: 9mm • High Jump and Javelin: 12mm
e. After completion of the necessary procedures in Call Room, the athletes will gather behind an Official who will accompany them to the start of the competition area of their event.
8.10.4 Schedule for Entering the Arena
The schedules for athletes to enter the arena are as follow:
Event Type Latest Reporting Time Track Events 10 minutes before official start of competition
Hurdles and Relays 15 minutes before official start of competition Field Events 30 minutes before official start of competition High Jump 40 minutes before official start of competition Pole Vault 60 minutes before official start of competition
Competition Procedures 8.11
8.11.1 Bib Numbers
All athletes must wear the bib numbers they have received. Numbers shall coincide with the numbers on the programme. Every athlete must wear two (2) numbers during the competition, on the breast and on the back, except in the Pole Vault and High Jump events where only one number may be worn on the breast or the back. Shot Put, Discus, Javelin and Hammer events only one number shall be worn on the back only. If tracksuits are worn during the competition, the numbers must be worn on the tracksuit on a similar manner. A bib number shall be attached on the bag, which is carried into the stadium. Bib numbers must be worn in accordance with IAAF Rules and must not be cut, folded or obscured in any way. Failure to comply with the Rules 143.7 and 143.8 may result in a disqualification or sanction.
8.11.2 Starts
In any race, athletes who are charged with a false start as determined by the head starter shall be warned. Athletes who are charged with a second false start in the same race as determined by the head starter, shall be disqualified. The current IAAF rule regarding one false start is consequently not adopted by WMA/AMA.
8.11.3 Starter’s Commands
The starter’s commands will be given in English. Up to and including the 400m, the following commands will be used: a. On your marks b. Set c. Firing of the gun For races with distances of 800m and above, the following commands will be used: a. On your marks b. Firing of the gun In accordance with IAAF Rules, a false start detection apparatus will be used.
8.11.4 Timing
8.11.5 Measurement
All Jump events (horizontal) and Throw events will be measured by measuring tape.
8.11.6 Markers
No athlete will be allowed to use his/her own marks. For the Long Jump, Triple Jump and Pole Vault, athletes are required to use the markers provided by the Organising Committee. For the High Jump and the Relays, athletes will be provided with adhesive tape. In the Field events, athletes can use a maximum of two (2) markers, and for the relays only one (1) mark on the track is allowed (Rule 166.3).
8.11.7 Manufacturer Identification/Equipment and Clothing
Equipment used or clothing worn by athletes and other participants at the 19th Asia Masters Athletics Championships must comply with the WMA/AMA Competition Rules 143.1
8.11.8 Customs Clearance for Controlled, Prohibited or Restricted Items
The following paragraphs describe the general customs clearance policies for 19th Asia Masters Athletics. In particular, National AMA affiliates are to take note if some of their sport equipment is listed as prohibited, controlled or restricted items: To expedite clearance of arriving travellers, the Red and Green Channel system is operated at all entry checkpoints. The Red and Green Channel system is a self-elective system. By electing the green channel, National AMA affiliates are deemed to have declared that they do not have anything to declare to the authorities. The Red and Green Channel are located straight after Baggage Claim. National AMA affiliates are required to proceed to the Red Channel to make their declaration if they carry: • Prohibited items • Controlled or restricted items • Taxable or dutiable items exceeding the Goods and
Services Tax (GST) Relief or duty-free concession • Items for which no GST Relief or duty-free
concession is granted At the Red Channel, National AMA affiliates should: • Declare verbally to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA)
officers any of the above items that they are carrying. • Produce the prohibited or controlled items together with the import permit, if any.
• Identify oneself as participants of the 19th Asia Masters Athletics. Games participants who do not carry any of the items stated above should proceed to the Green Channel. However, the officers may still conduct selective checks at the Green Channel. If in doubt, National AMA affiliates should seek clearance at the Red Channel. Information on Controlled and Prohibited Items Please refer to the following sources for more information on controlled and prohibited items: a. SG Travelkaki (IOS & Android app): It contains the information relating to the
importation of various items (animals, drugs, medicine, dutiable goods, arms, explosives etc);
b. FAQ on “Controlled and Prohibited Items under Police Licensing and Regulatory Department (PLRD) and Singapore Police Force (SPF)”: http://www.spf.gov.sg/licence/AE/FAQ-%20Items.pdf
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8.11.9 Personal Implements
Personal implements will also be allowed provided that they adhere to the following: a. They are readily identifiable and IAAF-certified. b. They are not on the Official Implements List. c. They have been checked for compliance with IAAF Rules. d. They are made available to all other athletes until the end of the Final of the respective
event.
8.11.10 Clothing and Shoes
The athletes shall participate in national uniform clothing. The Victory Ceremony and any laps of honour are considered part of the competition. In order to ensure that such rules are observed by the athletes, each National AMA affiliates will be requested to present an image of complete set of his team’s official uniform to the Information Desk (ID) in the Official Hotel upon arrival. These will be photographed for the inspection and approval of the Technical Delegate and a copy will be given to the Officials in the Call Room to enable them to inspect the clothing. Any infringement of the above rules may result in the disqualification of the athletes.
9 Victory Ceremonies Prizes are awarded to the top three (3) winners in the Finals of all Athletics events. Every individual or member of the top three (3) teams will each be awarded a Gold medal, Silver medal or Bronze medal for 1st, 2nd or 3rd place finish respectively. In addition, every prize winner of the top three (3) will receive a certificate of record, and all participants will receive a certificate of participation. Victory Ceremonies (VYC) will be held in accordance with the protocol determined by the SAMAOC to honour the individual and team achievements of the winning athletes. VYC will be held around stadium following the completion of medal competitions and announcement of the final results. Prior to the commencement of the ceremony, medallists will be ushered to the VYC Holding Area for preparation. They will be briefed by the VYC Team on the ceremony protocol and subsequently escorted to the victory ceremony podium for the medals presentation. Upon completing the formal part of the VYC, they will be escorted out of the victory ceremony podium area. Medallists must wear their official uniform or sports dress to attend the ceremony as approved by their National AMA Affiliates. They will take their positions on the podium and face the official stand upon announcement of their names. The Gold medallist(s) will stand on a centred, highest platform. The Silver and Bronze medallist(s) will stand on equal heights, to the right and left of the Gold Medallist(s) respectively
ATHLETICS TECHNICAL HANDBOOK
1 KEY CONTACTS
1.1 Asia Masters Association (AMA) 1.2 Singapore Athletics Association (SAA) 1.3 Technical Delegates (TDs) 1.4 Competition Manager (CM) 1.5 Singapore Asia Masters Athletics Organising Committee (SAMAOC)
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2 KEY INFORMATION
2.1 Key Dates and Activities 2.2 Entries 2.3 Entries Procedure 2.4 Entry Period 2.5 Entries fees 2.6 Official Receipt 2.7 Age Group 2.8 Visa
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3 GENERAL COMPETITION SCHEDULE
5 RULES AND REGULATIONS
5.1 Rules 5.2 Affiliate Participation 5.3 Individual Events 5.4 Team Events 5.5 Final Confirmation 5.6 Team Manager & Technical Manager Meeting 5.7 Technical Officials and Juries of Appeal 5.8 Claims & Protest 5.9 Penalties in Case of Fraud 5.10 Delays, Postponement and Cancellation
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Section Number and Content Page(s) 7.4 Equipment at Training Venue
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8 COMPETITION PROCEDURES, RULES AND REGULATIONS
8.1 Technical Organisation 8.2 Competition Format
8.2.1 Track Events 8.2.2 Field Events 8.2.3 Relay Teams 8.2.4 Official Draw
8.3 Tie Break Procedures 8.4 Disqualification Rules 8.5 Protest and Appeals 8.6 Jury of Appeal 8.7 Anti-Doping Control 8.8 Technical Committee 8.9 Technical Officials 8.10 Pre-Competition Procedures
8.10.1 Call Rooms 8.10.2 Athletes’ Reporting Times 8.10.3 Procedures within Call Room 8.10.4 Schedule for Entering the Arena
8.11 Competition Procedures 8.11.1 Bib Numbers 8.11.2 Starts 8.11.3 Starter’s Commands 8.11.4 Timing 8.11.5 Measurement 8.11.6 Markers 8.11.7 Manufacturer Identification/Equipment and Clothing 8.11.8 Customs Clearance for Controlled, Prohibited or Restricted
Items 8.11.9 Personal Implements 8.11.10 Clothing and Shoes
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1 Key Contacts Asian Masters Athletics (AMA) 1.1
President Mr. Viwat VIGRANTANOROS Secretary General Mr. S. SIVAPRAGASAM, A.M. W. Address Sports Authority of Thailand
286, Ramkhamhaeng Road Huamark, Bangkapi Bangkok 10240 Thailand
Telephone 662 3692565 Fax 662 3692565 E-mail [email protected] Website http://www.thaivaa.com
Singapore Athletics Association (SAA) 1.2
President Mr. TANG Weng Fei Honorary Secretary Mr. HO Mun Cheong Address 3 Stadium Drive
Singapore Sports Hub, #01-10 Singapore 397630
Telephone +65 6386 2721 Fax +65 6386 7773 E-mail [email protected] Website http://www.singaporeathletics.org.sg
Technical Delegates (TDs) 1.3
Name Mr. P.H.D. Waidyatilaka Address c/o Asia Masters Athletics Telephone To be advised Fax To be advised E-mail [email protected]
Competition Manager (CM) 1.4
Name Mr. Chan Chow Tin Address c/o Singapore Athletic Association Telephone +65 98459335 Fax +65 64678572 E-mail [email protected]
Singapore Asia Masters Athletics Championships Organising Committee (SAMAOC) 1.5
Committee Name Designation Chairman Mr. Loh Chan Pew Vice President Competition Organising,
Singapore Athletics Secretary Dr. Balasekaran Assistant Honorary Secretary, Singapore
Athletics Ceremony & Protocol Committee
Sponsorship & Marketing Committee
Competition Committee Mr. Nelson Tan Event & Operations Manager, Singapore Athletics
Workforce & Accreditation Committee
Community Engagement & Outreach Committee
Technology & Social Media Committee
Logistics & Operations Committee
Venue & Facilities Committee
Mr. Alan Choo Event & Operations Executive Asia Masters Athletics Rep Mr. P.C.Suppiah Committee of Asia Masters Athletics,
Vice President of Singapore Masters Athletics
Singapore Masters Athletics Rep
Singapore Masters Athletics Rep
Mr. A. Kannan Honorary Secretary, Singapore Masters Athletics
SportSG Rep Mr. Ong Chong Lin Assistant Director, Events, SportSG SportSG Rep Mr. Justin Tan Manager, Events, SportSG SportSG Rep Ms. Toh Li Ping Senior Executive, Events, SportSG
2 Key Information Key Dates and Activities 2.1
Date Time Activity Venue 2 May 2016 17:00 AMA Council Meeting Hotel Royal
3 May 2016 10:00 Team Manager Meeting Singapore Sports Hub
17:30 Opening Ceremony Singapore Sports Hub
18.30 Reception TBC
4 May 2016 8:30 Start of Competition Singapore Sports Hub
9:00 Technical Meeting Day 1 Singapore Sports Hub
5 May 2016 9:00 Technical Meeting Day 2 Singapore Sports Hub
10:30 Women Masters Meeting Singapore Sports Hub
6 May 2016 9:00 Technical Meeting Day 3 Singapore Sports Hub
10:30 Masters Seminar Singapore Sports Hub
7 May 2016 9:00 Technical Meeting Day 4 Singapore Sports Hub
8 May 2016 9:00 Technical Meeting Day 5 Singapore Sports Hub
18:00 End of Competition Singapore Sports Hub
19:00 Banquet TBC
Entries 2.2
Entries to 19th AMAC may be submitted through their national AMA affiliate electronically to SAMAOC directly, no individual entries will be accepted. Entries from countries in which there is no AMA affiliate shall only be accepted with AMA’s approval.
Entries Procedure 2.3
National AMA affiliate entry will be accepted only when completed entry forms with a colour copy of passport reflecting their date of birth, medical certificate clearance, correct amount of entry fee and receipts of entry fee remittance received on or before the closing date.
National AMA affiliate shall send hard copy with affiliate stamp entry forms to SAMAOC by mail or courier to the following address: 19TH AMAC, 3 Stadium Drive, #01-10, Singapore 397630
The AMA and SAMAOC reserve the right to refuse entries, incomplete entries and entries without full payment. There will be no changing and withdrawal of event or competitor once the application procedure is completed. Once entry fee is paid, there will not be refund for withdrawal, wet or bad weather, cancel and postpone of any event.
Entry Period 2.4
Date of Entries: 1 Dec 2015 to 29 Feb 2016
Closing Date: 29 Feb 2016
Late Entries: Payment of USD15 per event entries. No entry will be accepted after 14 Mar 2016
Entry Fee 2.5
Entry Normal Cost Late Cost Description AMA Fee USD10 USD10 Per Athlete LOC Fee USD 5 USD 5 Per Athlete 1st Event USD10 USD15 Per Athlete
2nd to 4th Events USD 5 USD15 Per Athlete Relay USD20 USD35 Per Team
Reception USD20 USD20 Per Athlete Banquet USD25 USD25 Per Athlete
Banquet Partner USD25 USD25 Per Personnel *Online registration fee will be apply
Official Receipt 2.6
The 19th AMAC will issue an official receipt to acceptance entries and entries fee to applied national AMA affiliates. This official receipt must be presented to the REGISTRATION to collect athlete’s bib numbers.
Age Groups 2.7
The 19th AMAC is accepting all men and women born on or before 4 May 1981 to participate for this competition.
Athlete shall compete in their age group they qualified on the first day of the competition, they are not allow to compete in any other age group in throughout the competition except for relay or team races.
Age Group Men Women Born To Born From
35 – 39 M35 W35 4 May 1981 5 May 1976
40 – 44 M40 W40 4 May 1976 5 May 1971
45 – 49 M45 W45 4 May 1971 5 May 1966
50 – 54 M50 W50 4 May 1966 5 May 1961
55 – 59 M55 W55 4 May 1961 5 May 1956
60 – 64 M60 W60 4 May 1956 5 May 1951
65 – 69 M65 W65 4 May 1951 5 May 1946
70 – 74 M70 W70 4 May 1946 5 May 1941
75 – 79 M75 W75 4 May 1941 5 May 1936
80 – 84 M80 W80 4 May 1936 5 May 1931
85 – 89 M85 W85 4 May 1931 5 May 1926
90 – 94 M90 W90 4 May 1926 5 May 1921
95 – 99 M95 W95 4 May 1921 5 May 1916
100+ M100 W100 4 May 1916
Visa 2.8
A Singapore visa is not an immigration pass. It is a pre-entry permission for the holder of a valid Singapore visa to travel to, and seek entry, into Singapore. The grant of an immigration pass will be determined by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers at the point of entry. Possession of a valid visa alone does not guarantee entry into Singapore.
A holder of a valid Singapore visa who is found suitable for entry into Singapore will be issued with an immigration pass to enter and remain in Singapore. You are advised to check your passport for the arrival visit pass endorsement when in Singapore and take note of the period of stay granted before leaving the checkpoint. The period of stay granted is shown on the visit pass endorsement given on your passport and it is not tied to the validity of your visa.
You enter apply your entry visa at https://save.ica.gov.sg/save-public/
The follow countries will require a visa to enter Singapore:
1. India
3. Kazakhstan
4. Kyrgyzstan
5. Myanmar
7. Tajikistan
8. Turkmenistan
9. Uzbekistan
3 General Competition Schedule Correct as at time of circulation. For updates, please refer to https://www.singaporeathletics.org.sg/amac2016/
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Su
Date 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Competition Day -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4
Key Event TM/ OC CC
Athletics
Legend
Training/Familiarisation/Meetings
4 Events Events 4.1
No. Event Men’s Age Group Women’s Age Group 1 100m All All 2 200m All All 3 400m All All 4 800m All All 5 1,500m All All 6 5,000m All All 7 10,000m All 8 80m Hurdles M70 – M80+ W40 – W60+ 9 100m Hurdles M50 – M65 W35
10 110m Hurdles M35 – M45 11 200m Hurdles M80+ W70+ 12 300m Hurdles M60 – M75 W50 – W65 13 400m Hurdles M35 – M55 W35 – W45 14 5000m Race Walk All All 15 4 x 100m Relay All All 16 4 x 400m Relay All All 17 2000m Steeplechase M60+ All 18 3000m Steeplechase M35 – M55 19 High Jump All All 20 Long Jump All All 21 Triple Jump All All 22 Pole Vault All All 23 Discus All All 24 Hammer All All 25 Javelin All All 26 Shot Put All All
Total Events (by Age Group) 291 273
Overall Total Events 564
5 Rules and Regulations Rules 5.1
The 19th Asia Masters Athletics Championships will be conducted in accordance with the technical rules of IAAF except as modified by WMA/AMA Constitution, Bye-Laws and /or Rules of Competition.
Affiliate Participation 5.2
The 19th Asia Masters Athletics Championships is reserved for 26 Masters Affiliate Member teams affiliated to the Asia Masters Athletics. Only athletes who comply with the conditions laid down in the 19th Asia Masters Athletics Championships Rules are entitled to participate. Individual Events 5.3
An athlete may enter maximum of four (4) Individual events.
Team Events 5.4
A national AMA affiliate may enter one (1) team for each relay event. Six (6) athletes may be entered for each relay. A relay team may mix age group and compete in the lowest age group, all relay team members must consist from the same country. A relay athlete competing in the lower age group will remain at the same age group for the rest of the relay event.
Once a relay team has begun the competition, only two (2) additional athletes may be used as substitutes in the composition of the team for subsequent rounds.
Final Confirmation 5.5
Team manager or their representatives must confirm the names of those athletes already entered, who will actually take part in the competition. Confirmation of athletes will not be accepted after the deadline. This will be informed at the Team Manager Meeting. For events held on and after the 2nd day of competition, confirmation of entries must be made by 09:00 hours on the day before the event at the Technical Information Centre (TIC). Team Leaders will also have the possibility to confirm all entries prior to the 1st day of competition. Any changes should be made prior to 09:00 hours the day before the event. The final confirmation of members of the relay teams and their order will be accepted at stadium no later than one (1) hour before the start of the event. Forms for the final declaration and confirmation will be distributed to each delegation upon arrival. The forms must be completed and submitted to the Competition Director prior to the Technical Meeting.
Team Manager Meeting & Technical Meeting 5.6
The Team Manager Meeting with be held on 3 May 2016, 10:00 hours. Venue will be confirmed at a later date. A maximum of two (2) official representatives from each National AMA Affiliates may attend. Technical meeting will be held at 09:00 hours during each competition day at Bishan Stadium. Questions concerning organisation of the meet will be addressed.
Technical Officials and Juries of Appeal 5.7
a. The necessary Technical Officials (Referees, Judges, Umpires, timekeepers, inspectors, etc) and a Jury of Appeal shall be appointed by the appropriate National Federation of the Host Country, which shall direct their work in conjunction with the Organising Committee.
b. If Technical Officials are needed from the other Member Organisations, to be invited to the championships the Organising Committee shall pay their expenses for accommodation, meals, and local transport for the whole period of the championships.
c. No Official who has participated in a decision may serve in the Jury of Appeal that
reviews it. The findings of the Jury shall be communicated as soon as possible to the Organising Committee.
d. The Jury of Appeal’s decisions on all technical questions concerning its respective
disciplinary nature is final. They shall, however, be without prejudice to any further penalty, which may be imposed by the Organising Committee.
e. The Jury of Appeal shall be composed of a Chairman, which position shall be filled up by the Host Country of the championships with a representative of selective member country as members.
f. The International Technical Delegates to the Games may be appointed ex-officio member of the body and shall act only in an advisory capacity, unless their respective International Federation requires otherwise.
g. In the event of a dispute or protest relating to technical questions concerning its respective event, representatives of countries in the Jury of Appeal whose countries are involved in the dispute or protest may be allowed to participate in the deliberations, but cannot vote in the resolution of the protest or dispute.
Claims and Protests 5.8
a. Claims and protests made to the Judges on the grounds concerning matters of fact are decided by them without appeal. Appeals against other decisions of the Judges or with regard to any other matter must be addressed to the Chairman of the Jury of Appeal for the concerned by a representative of the National AMA Affiliates of the country making the appeal.
b. For exceptional circumstances, any claim must be made within thirty (30) minutes of the decision giving rise to the claim. The Jury of Appeal after an investigation shall then give a decision and this decision shall be irrevocable, except the case of a disqualification of a team or of a competitor for infraction of the AMA, which shall be decided by the Court of Appeal. All claims and appeals must be made in writing.
Penalties in Case of Fraud 5.9
A competitor proved fraudulently to have transgressed the Rules and Regulations of the SAMAOC, shall be disqualified and lose any position he/she may have gained.
Delays, Postponement and Cancellation 5.10
Delay, Postponement and Cancellation (DPC) Committee A Delay, Postponement and Cancellation (DPC) Committee, chaired by SAMAOC Chairman, will be set up for the 19th AMAC. Delay The decision to delay a sport competition will be made by the TD and CM, in consultation with the SAMAOC. Postponement The decision to postpone a sport competition will be made by the DPC Committee, in consultation with the TD, CM and SAMAOC.
The following will be confirmed at the Team Manager Meeting: High Jump
Men Age Group Practice Starting Progression
High Jump
Pole Vault
10cm
M40 2.40m 2.50m M45 2.30m 2.40m M50 2.10m 2.20m M55 1.90m 2.00m M60 1.70m 1.80m M65 1.60m 1.70m M70 1.50m 1.60m M75 1.40m 1.50m
5cm M80+ 1.40m 1.50m
W45-W50 1.40m 1.30m W55-W60 1.30m 1.40m W65-W75 1.20m 1.30m 5cm
Technical Specification for Hurdles
Number of
Men
Short
110mH M35-M45 0.991m 10 13.72m 9.14m 14.02m 100mH M50-M55 0.914m 10 13.00m 8.50m 10.50m 100mH M60-M65 0.840m 10 12.00m 8.00m 16.00m 80mH M70-M75 0.762m 8 12.00m 7.00m 19.00m 80mH M80+ 0.686m 8 12.00m 7.00m 19.00m
Long
400mH M35-M45 0.914m 10 45.00m 35.00m 40.00m 400mH M50-M55 0.840m 10 45.00m 35.00m 40.00m 300mH M60-M65 0.762m 7 50.00m 35.00m 40.00m 300mH M70-M75 0.686m 7 50.00m 35.00m 40.00m 200mH M80+ 0.686m 5 20.00m 35.00m 40.00m
Women
Short
100mH W35 0.840m 10 13.00m 8.50m 10.50m 80mH W40-W49 0.762m 8 12.00m 8.00m 12.00m 80mH W50-W55 0.762m 8 12.00m 7.00m 19.00m 80mH W60+ 0.686m 8 12.00m 7.00m 19.00m
Long
400mH W35-W45 0.762m 10 45.00m 35.00m 40.00m 300mH W50-W55 0.762m 7 50.00m 35.00m 40.00m 300mH W60-W65 0.686m 7 50.00m 35.00m 40.00m 200mH W70+ 0.686m 5 20.00m 35.00m 40.00m
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Number of Water Jumps
Men 3000m Steeplechase M35-M55 0.914m 28 7 2000m Steeplechase M60+ 0.762m 18 5
Women 2000m Steeplechase M35+ 0.762m 18 5
Technical Specification for Throws
Men
M35-M45 7.26kg 2.0kg 800g M50 – M55 6.0kg 1.5kg 700g M60 – M65 5.0kg
1.0kg
M80+ 3.0kg 400g
W75+ 2.0kg 0.75kg 400g
6 Competition Information Daily Competition Schedule 6.1
All events listed in the ‘Events’ column are for both men and women, unless otherwise specified.
All Athletics events will be held inside the stadium. The actual competition day for Athletics is denoted by the first digit of the event number, i.e. Event 101 – 100m (M35 Heats) corresponds to the first day of the official Athletics competition, Event 212 – 200m (M45 Final) corresponds to the second day of the official Athletics competition, and so on.
Competition Venue 6.2
Location
The Sports Hub National Stadium is part of the Singapore Sports Hub, which is located in Kallang in the central part of Singapore. The Home of Athletics is located adjacent to the stadium.
History
The Singapore Sports Hub, the premier destination of world class sporting events in Singapore, was opened in June 2014.
The National Stadium is a state-of-the-art, multi-purpose facility designed for large-scale entertainment events in the region. The stadium boasts the largest free-spanning domed roof along with an innovative air-cooling system across all 55,000 seats to ensure spectator comfort. The configurable tiers provide optimum spectator viewing distances and allow for multi-sports use, including Football, Cricket, Rugby and Athletics.
An eight-lane 400m track certified to IAAF standard with the following features: • One Hammer/Discus Circle • Two Shot Put Circle • Two Javelin Sector • Four Long Jump/ Triple Jump Facilities • One Pole Vault Facility • One High Jump Facility • Floodlight for night events
7 Games-Time Training Training Policies 7.1
Pre-Games training will be allocated to all National AMA affiliates two (2) days prior to the start of the competition for the sports (including familiarisation, if necessary). Training sessions are strictly by allocation; no change and addition of training requests are allowed.
Training Venues 7.2
Home of Athletics will be the official Games training venue for Athletics.
Training Schedules 7.3
Date : 2, 3 May 2016
Time : 08:00 to 18:00 for all events except throws, 08:00 to 10:00 (Discus only); 11:00 to 12:00 (Hammer only); 16:00 to 17:00 (Discus only); 17:00 to 18:00 (Hammer only)
Equipment at Training Venue 7.4
The following equipment will be provided at the venue:
Discus (2kg): 3 pieces Discus (1.5kg): 3 pieces Discus (1kg): 3 pieces Discus (0.75kg): 3 pieces Javelins (800g): 3 pieces Javelins (700g): 3 pieces Javelins (600g): 3 pieces Javelins (500g): 3 pieces Javelins (400g): 3 pieces Shot put (7.26kg): 3 pieces Shot put (6kg): 3 pieces Shot put (5kg): 3 pieces Shot put (4kg): 3 pieces Shot put (3kg): 3 pieces Shot put (2kg): 3 pieces Hammer (7.26kg): 3 pieces Hammer (6kg): 3 pieces Hammer (5kg): 3 pieces Hammer (4kg): 3 pieces Hammer (3kg): 3 pieces Starting blocks: 3 pieces Batons: 3 pieces Hurdles: 20 pieces
8 Competition Procedures, Rules and Regulations Technical Organisation 8.1
The Singapore Athletics Association is responsible for and has full control of the technical organisation of the 19th Asia Masters Athletics Championships, in consultation with the Asia Masters Athletics Committee when necessary.
Competition Format 8.2
8.2.1 Track Events
If an athlete does not start a Track event, the lane allocated to the absentee will be kept vacant. Pacing by runners lapped or about to be lapped contravenes Rule 144.3a and it may result in the disqualification of the athletes conceded. If in the opinion of the Track Referee, an athlete commits an infringement of the Rules during a race, he may receive a warning from the Referee who will show a yellow card to the athlete concerned. If the athlete continues to infringe the Rules, he/she will be shown a red card, indicating that he or she is disqualified and must abandon the race immediately.
8.2.2 Field Events
Starting heights for Qualifying Rounds of Pole Vault and High Jump will be announced at the Technical Meeting. Athletes in the Pole Vault event will be required to submit their requests to the Chief Judge for the position of the uprights on the board provided, as well as on a form, this will be given to the athletes by the Chief Judge.
8.2.3 Relay Teams
Each National AMA affiliates may enter one (1) team for each event. Relay teams may be composed of up to six (6) athletes. Once the team has taken part in the event, only two (2) additional athletes may take part in subsequent rounds as substitutes. Substitutes may only be taken from the list of athletes entered for the Athletics competition, whether for the Relays or for any other Athletics event. However, any athlete who, after the final confirmation has been given or after qualifying during a qualifying round or a heat for any event, has failed to participate in the event without giving a valid reason (e.g. a medical certificate issued by the official doctor of the championships), cannot be entered as a substitute in the Relays (See IAAF Rule 166.8).
8.2.4 Official Draw
The Singapore Athletics Association (SAA) will be in charge of the Official Draw in consultation with the Technical Delegates.
Tie-Break Procedures 8.3
i. Track Events If the Judges or the Photo Finish Judges are unable to separate the athletes for any place according to IAAF Rules 164.2, 165.15, 165.21 or 165.24 (as may be applicable), it shall be determined to be a tie and the tie shall remain. In determining whether there has been a tie between athletes in different Heats for a ranking position according to IAAF Rule 166.3(a) or for the last qualifying position for a subsequent round based on time, the Chief Photo Finish Judge shall consider the actual times recorded by the athletes to 0.001 second. If it is thus (or according to IAAF Rule 167.1) determined that there has been a tie for a ranking position, the tie shall be broken by a draw. Where there is a tie for the last qualifying position for a subsequent round based on time or place, the tying athletes shall be placed in the next round or, if that is not applicable, lots shall be drawn to determine who shall be placed in the next round.
ii. Field Events Except for the High Jump and Pole Vault, the second best performance of the athletes having the same best performances shall determine whether there has been a tie. Then, if necessary, the third best, and so on. If the athletes are still equal following the application of IAAF Rule 180.19, it shall be determined to be a tie. Except in Vertical Jumps, in the case for a tie for any place, including first place, the tie shall remain.
Disqualification Rules 8.4
According to IAAF Rules, disqualifications are possible in several situations. For Track events, the most common cases are: a. False start b. Lane infringement (200m, 400m, Medley Relay) c. Hurdle fault (missing hurdle, trailing leg, deliberately knocking down hurdle) d. Passing the relay baton outside the takeover zone For events not conducted in lanes, jostling and obstruction are the most common cases. Disqualifications in Field events are uncommon.
Protests and Appeals 8.5
Protests are possible and shall be resolved under the IAAF Rule 146. Protests concerning an athlete’s status to participate in the 19th Asia Masters Athletics must be made, prior to the commencement of the meeting, to the Asia Masters Athletics Council Members. There shall be a right of appeal to the Jury of Appeal on the decision of the Asia Masters Athletics Council Members. An appeal to the Jury of Appeal must be made within thirty (30) minutes of the official announcement of the decision made by the Referee. It must be in writing signed by the responsible Official on behalf of the athlete, and shall be accompanied by a deposit of USD 100, which will be forfeited if the appeal is not upheld. All appeals must be lodged at the competition venue. All appeals will be immediately forwarded to the Secretary of the Jury of Appeal.
Jury of Appeal 8.6
The Jury of Appeal will be appointed by the Asia Masters Athletics (AMA). The members of the Jury shall be decided by the SAMAOC Chairman at Technical Meeting.
Anti-Doping Control 8.7
Anti-Doping testing of athletes may be conducted at any time of the competition at both outdoor stadia and non-stadia events
Technical Committee 8.8
The Athletics Technical Committee, appointed by the Asian Athletics Association, shall consist of one (1) Organisational Delegate, two (2) Technical Delegates, eight (8) Area Technical Officials and nine (9) Race Walk Judges.
Technical Officials 8.9
The Technical Officials responsible for officiating at the 19th Asia Masters Athletics Championships shall consist of personnel such as: • Technical Delegate • Competition Manager • Medical Delegate • Event-specific Officials (e.g. Race Walking Judges, Referees) • Starter(s) • Announcer(s) • Timekeeper(s) • Photo Finish Judges
Pre-Competition Procedures 8.10
8.10.1 Call Rooms
The control of athletes will be held in the Call Room. All athletes must present themselves at the Call Room according to the scheduled check-in times. Athletes who fail to appear on time at Call Room without a valid reason (e.g. without a medical certificate) will be excluded from participating in this and all further events in the Championships, including relays. Team Officials are not allowed to enter the Call Rooms).
8.10.2 Athletes’ Reporting Times
The time limits for athletes to report to the Call Room before each event are as follow:
Event Type Latest Reporting Time Track Events (except Hurdles and Relays) 30 minutes before official start of competition
Hurdles and Relays 35 minutes before official start of competition Field Events (except
Pole Vault and High Jump) 50 minutes before official start of competition
High Jump 60 minutes before official start of competition Pole Vault 80 minutes before official start of competition
Race Walking 30 minutes before official start of competition
8.10.3 Procedures within Call Room
The procedures in the Call Room shall be as follows: Identification of the athletes by means of the accreditation Cards and bib numbers. a. Checking the athletes’ uniform – All athletes must wear the official national uniform
of their delegation. The uniforms will be checked against the photographs of the declared uniforms of the delegations. Athletes who are not wearing their official team uniform will be required to acquire the correct attire before they can be processed through the Call Room.
b. Inspection of personal belongings – A strict inspection shall be made on illegal
advertising and prohibited items, which the athletes may have in their possession. According to Rule 143, use by athletes of cassette recorders, radios, mobile phones, cameras etc. shall not be permitted. Confiscated articles may be retrieved at Call Room after the event. Any advertising on clothes and bags must comply with IAAF Rules and Regulations and Advertising. Any illegal advertising shall be covered with tape. Athletes should not remove such tape as this could lead to their disqualification.
c. Team Leader should ensure that all their athletes comply with the above before
entering the Call Room to avoid any delays.
d. The spike of the athletes’ shoes will be checked (number and size). If they do not comply with IAAF Rules, the athletes will be asked to change them to the correct size. The following maximum spike lengths will be allowed: • Track events, Long Jump, Triple Jumps and Pole Vault: 9mm • High Jump and Javelin: 12mm
e. After completion of the necessary procedures in Call Room, the athletes will gather behind an Official who will accompany them to the start of the competition area of their event.
8.10.4 Schedule for Entering the Arena
The schedules for athletes to enter the arena are as follow:
Event Type Latest Reporting Time Track Events 10 minutes before official start of competition
Hurdles and Relays 15 minutes before official start of competition Field Events 30 minutes before official start of competition High Jump 40 minutes before official start of competition Pole Vault 60 minutes before official start of competition
Competition Procedures 8.11
8.11.1 Bib Numbers
All athletes must wear the bib numbers they have received. Numbers shall coincide with the numbers on the programme. Every athlete must wear two (2) numbers during the competition, on the breast and on the back, except in the Pole Vault and High Jump events where only one number may be worn on the breast or the back. Shot Put, Discus, Javelin and Hammer events only one number shall be worn on the back only. If tracksuits are worn during the competition, the numbers must be worn on the tracksuit on a similar manner. A bib number shall be attached on the bag, which is carried into the stadium. Bib numbers must be worn in accordance with IAAF Rules and must not be cut, folded or obscured in any way. Failure to comply with the Rules 143.7 and 143.8 may result in a disqualification or sanction.
8.11.2 Starts
In any race, athletes who are charged with a false start as determined by the head starter shall be warned. Athletes who are charged with a second false start in the same race as determined by the head starter, shall be disqualified. The current IAAF rule regarding one false start is consequently not adopted by WMA/AMA.
8.11.3 Starter’s Commands
The starter’s commands will be given in English. Up to and including the 400m, the following commands will be used: a. On your marks b. Set c. Firing of the gun For races with distances of 800m and above, the following commands will be used: a. On your marks b. Firing of the gun In accordance with IAAF Rules, a false start detection apparatus will be used.
8.11.4 Timing
8.11.5 Measurement
All Jump events (horizontal) and Throw events will be measured by measuring tape.
8.11.6 Markers
No athlete will be allowed to use his/her own marks. For the Long Jump, Triple Jump and Pole Vault, athletes are required to use the markers provided by the Organising Committee. For the High Jump and the Relays, athletes will be provided with adhesive tape. In the Field events, athletes can use a maximum of two (2) markers, and for the relays only one (1) mark on the track is allowed (Rule 166.3).
8.11.7 Manufacturer Identification/Equipment and Clothing
Equipment used or clothing worn by athletes and other participants at the 19th Asia Masters Athletics Championships must comply with the WMA/AMA Competition Rules 143.1
8.11.8 Customs Clearance for Controlled, Prohibited or Restricted Items
The following paragraphs describe the general customs clearance policies for 19th Asia Masters Athletics. In particular, National AMA affiliates are to take note if some of their sport equipment is listed as prohibited, controlled or restricted items: To expedite clearance of arriving travellers, the Red and Green Channel system is operated at all entry checkpoints. The Red and Green Channel system is a self-elective system. By electing the green channel, National AMA affiliates are deemed to have declared that they do not have anything to declare to the authorities. The Red and Green Channel are located straight after Baggage Claim. National AMA affiliates are required to proceed to the Red Channel to make their declaration if they carry: • Prohibited items • Controlled or restricted items • Taxable or dutiable items exceeding the Goods and
Services Tax (GST) Relief or duty-free concession • Items for which no GST Relief or duty-free
concession is granted At the Red Channel, National AMA affiliates should: • Declare verbally to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA)
officers any of the above items that they are carrying. • Produce the prohibited or controlled items together with the import permit, if any.
• Identify oneself as participants of the 19th Asia Masters Athletics. Games participants who do not carry any of the items stated above should proceed to the Green Channel. However, the officers may still conduct selective checks at the Green Channel. If in doubt, National AMA affiliates should seek clearance at the Red Channel. Information on Controlled and Prohibited Items Please refer to the following sources for more information on controlled and prohibited items: a. SG Travelkaki (IOS & Android app): It contains the information relating to the
importation of various items (animals, drugs, medicine, dutiable goods, arms, explosives etc);
b. FAQ on “Controlled and Prohibited Items under Police Licensing and Regulatory Department (PLRD) and Singapore Police Force (SPF)”: http://www.spf.gov.sg/licence/AE/FAQ-%20Items.pdf
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8.11.9 Personal Implements
Personal implements will also be allowed provided that they adhere to the following: a. They are readily identifiable and IAAF-certified. b. They are not on the Official Implements List. c. They have been checked for compliance with IAAF Rules. d. They are made available to all other athletes until the end of the Final of the respective
event.
8.11.10 Clothing and Shoes
The athletes shall participate in national uniform clothing. The Victory Ceremony and any laps of honour are considered part of the competition. In order to ensure that such rules are observed by the athletes, each National AMA affiliates will be requested to present an image of complete set of his team’s official uniform to the Information Desk (ID) in the Official Hotel upon arrival. These will be photographed for the inspection and approval of the Technical Delegate and a copy will be given to the Officials in the Call Room to enable them to inspect the clothing. Any infringement of the above rules may result in the disqualification of the athletes.
9 Victory Ceremonies Prizes are awarded to the top three (3) winners in the Finals of all Athletics events. Every individual or member of the top three (3) teams will each be awarded a Gold medal, Silver medal or Bronze medal for 1st, 2nd or 3rd place finish respectively. In addition, every prize winner of the top three (3) will receive a certificate of record, and all participants will receive a certificate of participation. Victory Ceremonies (VYC) will be held in accordance with the protocol determined by the SAMAOC to honour the individual and team achievements of the winning athletes. VYC will be held around stadium following the completion of medal competitions and announcement of the final results. Prior to the commencement of the ceremony, medallists will be ushered to the VYC Holding Area for preparation. They will be briefed by the VYC Team on the ceremony protocol and subsequently escorted to the victory ceremony podium for the medals presentation. Upon completing the formal part of the VYC, they will be escorted out of the victory ceremony podium area. Medallists must wear their official uniform or sports dress to attend the ceremony as approved by their National AMA Affiliates. They will take their positions on the podium and face the official stand upon announcement of their names. The Gold medallist(s) will stand on a centred, highest platform. The Silver and Bronze medallist(s) will stand on equal heights, to the right and left of the Gold Medallist(s) respectively
