DATES:

• Long distance races: Tuesday 14th October @ STAC.
  • Races will begin at 7:30am.
  • Registrations will be included here once they have closed.
• Year 7: Wednesday 15th October @ STAC
• Year 8: Thursday 16th October @ STAC

MEETING TIMES: An earlier 8:30am bell will sound on both days and students/teachers are to promptly make their way to their Heaton classrooms for the roll. After HERO has been completed, teachers will accompany their class to the St Andrew’s field (via Circuit St).

FINISHING TIME / ORGANISATION: Athletics Day is scheduled to finish at 1:30 pm after our class relays. Students will be transitioned back to Heaton by their class teacher, and they will have an opportunity for a lunch break until 2pm before returning to class for the remainder of the afternoon.

STRUCTURE OF THE DAY: Our Athletics Day is structured to ensure maximum participation, with every student contributing points to their Kaupeka.

1. Compulsory Field Events & 60m Sprint

All students will participate in four Field Events: Shot Put, Discus, High Jump, and Long Jump, plus the 60m Sprint. These are completed within their class/kaupeka groups.

• Class Points: Students earn points (1 to 4) for their class based on reaching specific markers or heights.
• CAIMS Qualification: There is no separate sign-up for competitive field events. Any student who achieves the highest level (‘4’ marker/height) will have their result officially measured and recorded. The top three overall performers in each field event will be selected to represent the school at the CAIMS Athletics Championships.

2. Optional Competitive Track Events

These are the events that require pre-registration and are run separately from the class groups.

CAIMS Qualification: Competing in these track events is mandatory for CAIMS eligibility. The top three finishers in each of these events will be selected for the CAIMS Athletics Championships.

Events: Students compete in the 60m, 100m, 200m, 800m, or 1500m (Note: Students may not enter both the 60m and 100m, or both the 800m and 1500m).

Class Points: Any student who competes in a registered competitive track event automatically earns 4 points for their class, regardless of their placing.

UNIFORM: Students are to compete in their Heaton PE uniform (PE shorts please), with the option of wearing a house-coloured t-shirt and accessories. Please check with your teacher if you are not sure about your house colour.

Students must arrive at school in their PE Kit and house colours so they are ready to compete. Please note that our Heaton Athletics Day is not a mufti day, so jeans and non-athletic casual wear are not permitted. Students can transition home in their PE uniforms, so bringing your full school uniform will not be required.

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS (what to bring?): All students must ensure they have the following items

• Packed lunch with healthy snacks (N.B. students cannot leave the venue to purchase or collect food from the school canteen)
• N.B. Spikes cannot be worn at our school athletics days
• Water bottle
• Heaton hat
• Suitable PE footwear (no flip flops or Crocs etc.)
• Sun protection
• All relevant personal medication e.g. Ventolin, epipen

SCHEDULE: Please note, the following schedule may be subject to minor changes throughout the day so please consider this when planning arrival times.

Athletics Timetable 2025

WHĀNAU SUPPORT:  Whānau are very welcome to come along to support. Please arrive using the Circuit Street entrance and avoid cutting through STAC School Grounds.

SPORTS LEADER ORGANISATION & RESPONSIBILITIES: Our Heaton Sports Leaders will be helping set up, coordinate and pack up our school athletics days. Year 7 Sports Leaders will be helping on Wednesday (Year 8 Event), and Year 8 Sports Leaders will be helping on Thursday (Year 7 Event).

Sports leaders are required to meet Mrs Henderson directly at the venue (St Andrew’s track), promptly at 7:45am, so they can assist with set-up. Please ensure you bring everything you need with you e.g. packed lunch, and your school hat as you will not be returning to school until the end of the athletics day. If you are unable to attend for any reason e.g. sickness, you must communicate this with Mrs Henderson via email asap.

Responsibilities link here