Canterbury AIMS Athletics Championships 2023

Congratulations on being selected to represent our school at the 2022 CAIMS Athletics Championships. Please ensure you read the following information carefully and show your whānau so you are up to speed about all event details.

Date: Thursday 23rd November 2023

Venue: Nga Puna Wai

Meeting Time:

Students are required to meet Mrs Henderson promptly at 7:30am in the Heaton Hall. Students will be transported to/from the venue via bus. If your parents/caregivers would like to transport you directly to the venue in a private vehicle, you must inform Mrs Henderson via email (hendersonk@heaton.school.nz) before 3:00pm on Monday 20th November.

Student Participation List (with events):

Heaton CAIMS Athletics Team 2023

If for any reason you cannot take part in this event, please contact Mr Evers before 3:00pm on Friday 17th November, so the necessary changes can be made to our Heaton team and another student can be invited to compete

Cost:

As an opt-in (user pay) sporting opportunity, participation in this event will incur a cost that covers transportation to/from the venue (if applicable). This cost will be added to your Heaton account.

Equipment Requirements:

Heaton PE Kit (w / Heaton cap)
Packed lunch with plenty of healthy snacks
Sun protection
Appropriate footwear – If spikes are worn, they must not be any longer than 6mm and must be of the approved type for the track (no Cone or Pyramid type).
School jersey and/or weatherproof jacket in the event of colder weather
Water bottle
All relevant personal medication e.g. Ventolin, Epipen

Additional Information and Resources:

Programme of events
- Track
- Field
Venue Map
CAIMS Athletics Event and Technical Information 2023
CAIMS Athletics Risk Assessment (Primary Sport Canterbury)

Additional Notes:

NO sports equipment is allowed to be brought along to play with whilst waiting for events
Please encourage your students NOT to go into the plantings around the athletics track at Ngā Puna Wai.
School pop up’s can come and be pitched along the embankment but NO Marquees.
Food and coffee vendors will be there on the day.
If there was a need for a cancellation this will be made at 7:00am on Thursday 23rd November and be posted on our Facebook, through email and on our website homepage.
Starting blocks must be used if spikes are worn in sprint races to avoid damage to the track. They will be provided by Athletics Canterbury. No other blocks are approved to be used on the track. If in spikes and you haven’t used blocks before, then you will need to do a standing start, not a crouch start.