TRACK ATHLETICS AND HURDLES

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 Event Type: Individual
Age Category/Panel Details:
Boys & Girls U/8 years Over 6 60M & 80M
Boys & Girls U/10 years Over 8 100M & 200M
Boys & Girls U/10 years Over 8 60m Hurdles  
Boys & Girls U/12 years Over 10 100M & 600M
Boys & Girls U/14 years Over 12 100M & 800M
Boys & Girls U/14 years Over 12 80m Hurdles -height of Hurdles to be 68.6cm ​
Boys & Girls U/16 years Over 14 100M, 200M & 1500M
Boys & Girls U/16 years Over 14 7Km Marathon

 In the U8 track events at the National Festival after the heats the first 4 competitors will qualify for the semi-final.
 Rules of the I.A.A.F. to apply except where amended by Community Games below:
Starting blocks are not permitted.
Spikes are not permitted in the U8/U10 Competitions
For the U10 boys/Girls 200M, in the Semi-Finals a seeded draw based on the heat finishes will apply. An open draw for the finals will be made for lanes at which a Manager from each team will have the right to be present.
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1. For U8 and U10 Competitions a whistle may be used to start the competition.
2. On the command “Set”, all competitors with the exception of U/8 and U/10 will without delay assume their full and final set position. Failure to comply with this command after a reasonable time will constitute a false start.
3. Any competitor making a false start must be warned. If a competitor is responsible for two false starts he will be disqualified except in the U/ 8 and U/10 events.
4. At the National Festival the first 4 in each heat will qualify for the semi-Final and the first 4 in each semi-Final will qualify for the Final.
5. At National Festival, county numbers must be displayed front and back on all competitors’ vests.
6. At all Finals involving U/8 competitors, the track referee is empowered to order a re-run without disqualifying any competitor, following consultation with the starter and finish line judges.
7. At National Festival – Athletic Track electronic equipment approved by National Community Games may be used to assist Judges/Officials and appeals personnel.

 
ATHLETICS HURDLES 
Event Type: Individual
Age Category:
U10 Over 8 - 60 metres:
There will be 4 hurdles 45cm high and spaced 10m apart with a 15 metre run-up and 15 metre finish.
U14 Over 12 - 80 metres:
There will be 8 hurdles 68.6cm high and spaced 8 metres apart with a 12m run-up and 12m finish.
Panel Details: Boys & Girls

INDIVIDUAL TRACK EVENTS

Whether your passion is Sprinting or Hurdles, at Community Games we encourage children all over Ireland to get fit and get active!


 

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