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2010 NORTH QUEENSLAND GAMES
Athletic events for the 2010 North Queensland Games will be hosted by Cairns Athletics Club at Barlow Park, Cairns
For further information contact Shane Watson. Mobile: 0417 754 952 Email: watson81@dodo.com.au or visit the North Queensland Sports Foundation Website. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE NOMINATION FORM NOW
Nominations close Friday 26th March
PLEASE NOTE: All Programs & Nomination Forms are in PDF format you will need the latest version of Adobe Reader (9.2) to download these file. The latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader and can be downloaded free here.
NO FALSE START RULE January 1 2010 saw the introduction of a new rule by the IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federations), the world governing body of athletics. The no false-start rule is to exclude any runner who jumps the gun from this year. Previously, only the second runner to commit a false start in any race is expelled regardless of who caused the first one. Under the new rule, an offender will be immediately disqualified. In keeping with the decision by ANQ (Athletics North Queensland) to also introduce the rule to all age groups, our club will also introduce the rule. Athletics Australia has issued an explanatory and guidelines paper which includes advice for starters and referees on the new rule. Download it now The complete set of IAAF rules can also be downloaded from our Downloads page.
SHOE POLICY We have revised our shoe policy and have made changes to spike shoes to be in line with the ANQ policy. These are detailed below.
Closed in shoes are compulsory when competing in all events; this reduces the risk of injury. Most age groups may wear sneakers or waffles and can be purchased from most Sports Shops.
Spike shoes may be worn in age groups 10 and above. 10-12 years are only permitted to wear spikes in laned events only (i.e. the athlete must not cross over into another lane), jumps and javelin. Years 13 and over may wear spikes in laned and unlaned events, jumps and javelin.
Spike shoes MUST BE CARRIED to all events and be REMOVED BEFORE LEAVING the event area. These are important safety issues as spikes can cause serious injuries.
The maximum spike size can vary on different surfaces, events and venues. Always find out what the Shoe Policy is for other venues if participating in events.
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