Port Hunter Zone Events

ZONE MULTI EVENT

This event involves centres from the Port Hunter Zone - Woodberry, Raymond Terrace, Newcastle City, Stockton, Tilligerry, Wallsend R.S.L., Port Stephens, Medowie, Adamstown-New Lambton and Thornton.

Each age group competes in five or six events during the carnival.

Athletes receive points for their performance in each event and the point score for each athlete accumulates after each event.

Athletes must compete in every event in their age group to be eligible to win first place in their age group.  For 2011/12 the Zone Multi Event will be held at Adamstown New Lambton on Sunday the 23rd of October. Please refer to the club notice board on competition nights for further information.

ZONE CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Zone Championships are held over two days of competition and all athletes in the U7 to U17 age groups are eligible to enter.

Athletes nominate a maximum of four events which they would like to compete in at Zone.

Athletes should select events that they are competitive in, as a 1st, 2nd or 3rd place in an event at Zone qualifies the athlete to compete at the next level of competition, which is the Regional Championships.

Athletes in the U7’s receive a medal for 1st, 2nd or 3rd place in an event but do not progress to Regional. For 2011/12 the Zone Championships will be held at Raymond Terrace on 10th & 11th of December. Please refer to the club notice board on competition nights for further information.

Entry forms are available from the canteen. Please see a committee member for further info.

REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

To be eligible to compete at this carnival athletes must qualify at the Zone Championships.

Athletes in U9’s to U15’s who achieve a first, second or third place at Regional will be presented with a medal and will qualify to compete at the State Championships in Sydney.

Athletes in U8’s who come first, second or third in an event at Regional will be presented with a medal but do not proceed to the State Championships.  

For the 2011/12 season the Regional Championships will be held on Saturday 18th February & Sunday 19th February, 2012 at the Hunter Sports Centre Glendale.

STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

The State Championships are held at Sydney International Athletic Centre at HOMEBUSH.

Check club notice board for venues and times, or ask a committee member for any help needed.