Frequently Asked Questions

What age groups does your club cater for?

Age groups are,  5 and under, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and Senior.

 

Age 3 (turning 4 up to 31st December) and upwards are welcome to participate as members of the club.  The groups are based on how old the participant will be as at the 31st December of that year.  For example.  A participant who turns 8 during any time of the year will be grouped in the 8 year old group.

 

What events do we run?

Typically the events are Sprints, Middle Distance, Hurdles, Relays, Walk, Shot Put, Discus, Javelin or Turbo Jav, High Jump, Long Jump and Triple Jump.  This varies due to age limitations.  During Club Competition days, there are 5 different events held.  The 2010 Handbook has a brief guide to the events, age limitations and what events are to be held on a particular date.

 

When does the Athletic season start?

The season usually starts March and continues through to mid September.  View our event calendar page for more details.

 

Can I let my child have a go to see if they like the sport before paying the membership fee?

The club provides a trial period for new members.  This is available for a two-week consecutive period.  The Trialist fee is $10.00 and is non refundable. After this time the child must either complete the registration formalities or not participate. The $10.00 trial fee is deducted from the membership fee if membership continues.  The trial period is not available after April. Refer to the hand book for more information.

 

How much is membership?

The 2010 membership fee of Mackay Athletics Club is $90.00 per athlete.  Additional members from the same family is $75.00 per athlete.  There are no weekly or attendance fees during home Club Competition days.  Payments methods are cash or cheque.    Membership period starts 1 March to 28 February.

 

What day and time do you meet?

Club competition days are held on Saturdays between 12.45pm and 4.00pm at the Mackay State High School Oval, English Street, Mackay.  Inter-Club meets and Carnivals may be held on different days and times.  For more information, click on the Calendar tab.

 

Is it a First, Second and Third placing system?

No.  On Club Competition days, the athlete is awarded 1 point for each event they participate in and a further point if the athlete achieves a ‘seasons best’ performance during that event.  Points can also be earned at Inter Club meets and Carnivals.  Please refer to the hand book for more information.  The points are added each week and at the end of the season the person with the most points in each age group is recognized.

 

Can I as a parent assist the club in any way?

Yes.

 

Athletics requires a lot of Volunteers to run smoothly and stress free every Saturday for the benefits of the athletes.  We can never have too many willing helpers.  All of our Officials are volunteers either because they enjoy officiating, want to put something back into the sport or want to help their sons and daughters.

 

The Club is appealing for more people to assist by becoming helpers or age Marshalls or even officials.  You don’t have to be qualified to help and in the beginning you don’t even have to know the rules – we will teach you.  After all, we all had to start somewhere.

 

Perhaps you could be asked to rake the Long Jump pit, role back the Shot Put, help put up the High Jump Bar or Time Keep – nothing too difficult to start with.  All you need for this is enthusiasm and a desire to assist the athletes.

 

 

How can I find out more information about the club?

· Download the Club Handbook.  2010 Club Handbook

· Look around on this website.

· Email us: mail@mackayathletics.com.au

· or visit or call us.  See the ‘Contact Us’ link on this site.

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