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DATE: Wednesday 7th September 2016VENUE: McLaren Falls Park, McLaren Falls Road, Lower Kaimai, Tauranga MANAGERS MEETING: Tuesday 6th September 10.30am at McLaren Falls Park, Tauranga COST: $60.00 per individual (NZD$)ENTRIES CLOSE: Wednesday 15th June 2016 at 11.59pm - Online entries close

MULTI-SPORT

ELIGIBILITY1) Students competing must be enrolled full-time in the school they are representing.2) New Zealand students competing must be in Year 7 or Year 8.3) New Zealand schools must be an affiliated member of NZAIMS (New Zealand Association of Intermediate and

Middle Schooling http://nzaims.co.nz).4) Students may compete in more than one code however timetable allowances will not be made for any competitors.5) Competitors must be Over 10 years and Under 13 years of age as at the 1st January of the tournament year (2016).6) Competitor’s birthdates will be required on team registration documentation.

TOURNAMENT INFORMATIONEvent Director:Greg Cummings Phone - 027 589 7946 Email - greg@innatepotential.co.nz COSTS• Schools are required to pay the entry fee of $60.00 per competitor (NZD$).• Non-refundable / Payment MUST be made within seven days of receipt of the invoice.• Invoices will be sent to the School Accounts Manager after the entry closing date, 15th June.

ENTRIES CLOSEWednesday 15th June 2016 at 11.59pm

Entries to the 2016 NZCT AIMS GAMES International Sporting Championships will be made and only accepted online:• There won’t be a hardcopy of the registration sheet in the booklet to complete as we have moved to online entries

with EnterNOW.• A ‘Quick Start Guide’ for EnterNOW will be sent out with the Registration Booklet.• Registrations will only be accepted from the designated School AIMS GAMES Coordinator.• Schools will be allocated a unique AIMS GAMES registration log in code to complete their entries.• EnterNOW demo video for schools https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kJmYZ6xKm8

If registration for an activity is oversubscribed, then the opportunity to participate will be at the discretion of the executive committee and no further correspondence will be entered into (if unsuccessful team/individual entry will be refunded).

NEW ZEALAND SCHOOL DIVISIONS• Year 7 Girls• Year 7 Boys• Year 8 Girls• Year 8 Boys

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PROGRAMMESunday 4th September Opening Ceremony (ASB Baypark Arena) 6.00pm startTuesday 6th September Managers Meeting 10.30amTuesday 6th September Course open for inspection 10.00am to 1.00pmTuesday 6th September Guided Tour 11.00amWednesday 7th September Multisport Event Race Briefing - 9.00am Event 1 - 9.30am start

DISCIPLINE – 2.4km RUN / 3.8km MOUNTAIN BIKE / 1.0km KAYAK Individual start time 9.30amEvent 1 9.30am Year 7 Boys Multisport Run / Mountain bike / KayakEvent 2 At conclusion of Event 1 Year 7 Girls Multisport Run / Mountain bike / KayakEvent 3 At conclusion of Event 2 Year 8 Boys Multisport Run / Mountain bike / KayakEvent 4 At conclusion of Event 3 Year 8 Girls Multisport Run / Mountain bike / KayakEvent 5 30 minutes after Event 4 Ultimate Relay Multisport Run / Mountain bike / Kayak

GENERAL RULES• Wear clothing that is associated with your school. No bare torso allowed.• Please obey with all marshals and briefings and park all vehicles off the course in set areas. Security staff will be

directing parking at the event. Both the bike and run course use the park road so please keep this clear at all times.• Marshals only in transition areas during each race.• The park road will be closed to traffic from 9.00am on race day however all roads are to be treated as open at all

times therefore road rules apply. The Run and Mountain Bike Course both use the park road. To ensure athletes safety, please reduce speed and follow marshal and event director instructions.

• All team managers are required to have their team medical forms with them during the race.• Team Managers are responsible for their parents and supporters. Please ensure that the safety and enjoyment of all

competitors is of upmost importance.• We have electronic timing services as part of the event. All competitors will where an electronic timing chip during

the event. These will be taken at the end of the event.

RUN RULES• Shoes must be worn on the run leg.• Competitors must stay on the marked track at all times. Any short cuts taken will result in disqualification.• Obey the marshals and race officials at all times.• Fair Play must be demonstrated throughout the run. No athlete may block another athlete during the run.

MOUNTAIN BIKE RULES• All mountain bikes and helmets being used in the event MUST be inspected and passed by your local cycle shop.• It is the responsibility of the competitor and the team manager to have athletes’ bikes in a safe working order. The

event director and transition marshals reserve the right to refuse the use of a bike and or helmet they judge to be not fit for purpose or displaying a bike inspection sticker.

• ANSI, SNELL or NZ STANDARD approved helmets only.• Obey the road code, marshals and officials at all times.• All cyclists must go around the cones and /or marshals that mark the course.

KAYAK RULES• All Kayaks will be supplied (Mission Access 280’s) – own kayaks and paddles not permitted.• All paddles are supplied (Simply Magic alloy shaft approx. 214 cm long, with a 60 degree offset).• All buoyancy vests will be supplied (Mission AS4758).• Shoes are permitted in kayaks.• No bike helmets to be worn in the kayak.• Only designated marshals are allowed to provide assistance in the kayak transition area.• If race registration numbers are high, two competitors from each school will be on the kayak start line and the others

will line up behind.

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DISCIPLINE - ULTIMATE RELAYEvent 5 - Inter School Relay• Schools to select team consisting of; one kayaker / one mountain biker / one runner• (teams must have at least one girl)• All participants in the Ultimate Relay must have competed in the individual event.• We have electronic timing services and all race bibs have transponders attached to the back. Please follow the

fitting and handling instructions provided.• Year 7 and Year 8 combined (members can all be from the same Year Group).• Schools may enter one team only in the Ultimate Relay.• A cup is awarded to the winning school of the Ultimate Relay and will be presented at the prize giving at the

conclusion of the event.

TEAM HONOURS• Schools with less than two competitors in a Year Group/Gender Division will be ineligible to claim team honours.• For schools that enter a team in a Year Group/Gender Division, each individual competitor in that team is also eligible

to claim individual line honours.• Two competitors in a team must finish their individual race to be eligible for team honours.• For Year Group/Gender Division Team Honours – the placing of the top two competitors will be added together.

Lowest team total is the winner i.e. Year 7 Girls 6th and 13th = 19 points (1st), 5th and 22nd = 27 points (2nd).• When team points are tied it is judged on the school that has the highest placed competitor.

HEALTH AND SAFETY• All participants, team managers and schools are reminded that they compete at their own risk and absolve the

event director, all marshals, helpers and volunteers from any blame or claim.• The course is challenging and a moderate to high level of fitness is required.• Parts of the course incorporate surrounding farmland a distance from spectator areas.• McLaren’s Falls Park is part way up the Kaimai Ranges so can be exposed to weather changes. Please check all

weather conditions and plan accordingly.• Marshalls will be located on course with radio coverage to Saint John and the event director in case of emergency.• Please be careful on all footbridges, tracks, grass areas and steps with slippery surfaces.• There may be bees on the course. Any athlete with bee or other strong allergic reactions must notify the race director

and Saint John prior to race briefing.• All team managers are required to brief their supporters of their role in keeping the course clear in the best interest of

all competitors.• During the event, noncompeting athletes are not permitted to ride their bikes around the competition area or where

vehicles are being parked.• Clear instruction to coaches/team managers will be given about the extent of the event directors’ responsibilities at

the Tuesday Managers Meeting.

REFEREEThe organiser will appoint a referee to whom general complaints can be directed. Complaints must be lodged within 15 minutes of the completion of the race on the official disputes form and accompanied by $100.00.

VENUE• Thirty minutes drive out of Tauranga City is McLaren Falls Park, 190 hectares of pastoral and horticultural parkland set

alongside Lake McLaren.• http://www.tauranga.govt.nz/council-facilities/parks-reserves/parks-in-your-area/mclaren-falls-park.aspx

MEDAL PRESENTATIONIndividual and Team Honors place getters for each Year Group/Gender and School Championship Relay place getters will be presented with their medals at the venue at completion of all races.

2016 PLANNING TIMELINE• Wednesday 15th June by 11.59pm - online registrations close.• Friday 1st July - Letter of confirmation sent to all 2016 NZCT AIMS GAMES participating schools.• Wednesday 3rd August - Team/Individual Registration Forms completed online (to meet the tournament booklet

deadline). Competitors’ names, date of birth and manager’s name and contact details are required.