This is the 2008/2009 Summer Series Programme

Click Here for the results        Click Here for a  copy of the 2008 flyer

PROGRAMME

Also note :
     8th March 2009 is the Club Road Champs, Solway Showgrounds and this is the date of the SS Prizegiving

Click on the distances to see the course in MapMyRun. 

START TIMES

RACE CONDITIONS

1.     Race 1 (19 Oct 2008) will be a handicap race starting at 9:00am.  This is a grading race and the handicap will be based on previous times.  Walkers and Short course Runners will do 4.5kms.

2.     You will be placed in a grade depending on your ability and if you have been placed in the wrong grade, you will be re-graded that day.  There will be four running grades at full distance, Short course runners,Walkers , Juniors, and Midgets. We will attempt to provide even numbers in each grade and keep people in the same grade throughout the series. The handicappers, however, reserve the right to re-grade any individual at any time.  

3.     Points will be awarded on a scale of 20 for the winner, 19 for second, 18 for third, etc.  In addition, two points will be awarded for each person entering and completing each race. 

4.     All competitors must begin each race in their own grade and at the correct time.  Your time will only ever be recorded against your allocated grade start time. 

5.     There will be a $5.00 entry fee per race for adults, which will be reduced to $2.00 for any member of Athletics Masterton and $2.00 for the junior and midget grades. 

6.     On race day, spot prizes will be drawn at random from all finishers.  These will be announced along with the results.  Winners must be present otherwise prizes will be redrawn. 

7.     The series will finish on the 22nd February 2009, but the prize giving will be held after the road champs on the 8th March.  Prizes and certificates will be awarded to the first four places in each grade, depending on numbers.  In the event of a draw in any grade, the winner between the two at the last race both competed in will be awarded the higher placing.  Six of the nine races ONLY will count towards final handicap points.  Each competitor’s lowest scores during the series will be dropped. 

8.     Competitors who complete all nine races of the series will receive a bonus prize, (eight races for those in the short course or walkers grade or nine races if they complete Rangitumau). 

9.     At Rangitumau the usual cups will be up for the challenge and the Brian Hamlin Memorial trophy will remain the prize for the fastest C grader. To be eligible for these trophies you must either be a member of Athletics Masterton or have competed in 4 or more events of the current series. 

10.  All persons compete at their own risk.

RESULTS

As well as being posted out before the following race, results will be available on the Internet later on race day.  The web site is http:\\www.athleticsmasterton.org.nz.  If possible, they’ll be advertised in the Wairarapa Times-Age.  It is the responsibility of each competitor to advise a member of the Committee of any errors prior to the next race (PLEASE don’t ring after 8:00pm at night) 

CHILDREN

 In the Midget grade (the M grade) each race will be 2kms.  In the Junior grade (the J grade) each race will be 4kms. There will be $2.00 entry fee for Junior and Midget grades, competitors will be eligible for spot prizes.

 TEA DUTIES

 Morning tea will be provided after each race, starting with A and B grade on 2nd November 2008.  The grades on tea duties will be responsible for providing a plate, making the tea and cleaning up on that day.  Please take note of your grade’s turn, which is listed beside each of the races.

 HELPERS PLEASE!

 Every Series there are duties that NEED to be done.  While Committee members and regular volunteers normally do most tasks, extra or more help makes it easier for everyone. 

If you are able to assist please contact a Committee member.  Your offer of help will be much appreciated.

For further information contact:

Conrad McCaffrey             Phone 370 8424                                  Graeme Roberts                   Phone 378 9063

Carol M^acDonald                Phone 377 1174                                   Gordon Reid                         Phone 372 7141

PLEASE TELL YOUR FRIENDS THAT THE SERIES IS ON AND THEY CAN START ANY TIME !

T-Shirts or Singlets

We have a logo at Mangin Graphics and organise screen printing as required.  This is the logo :