Athletics NSW

Kembla Joggers is affiliated with Athletics NSW allowing all club members to represent the club in ANSW and AA organised track, road and cross-country championship events and also in selected teams at state, national and international level. Almost 150 club members are now registered with ANSW which allows us to enter many teams in state relay events during the year across all age-group categories from juniors through to veterans.

An additional registration fee is payable on joining ANSW but joining is completely optional. All members must wear the approved full club uniform when competing in any championship or interclub events run by ANSW or AA. Registration with ANSW can be carried out upon registration with the club or online on the ANSW website  For further information about joining ANSW contact the club ANSW Registrar Dave Higgins on 4284 1317.

The club also provides generous financial assistance for travel and accomodaation expenses for KJ members who represent the club at a national or international event sanctioned by ANSW or AA. For more information refer to our Athlete Development and Assistance Scheme

Registration Fees

ANSW fees are payable in addition to Kembla Joggers club membership. Membership of ANSW is optional.

Click Here to view fees for Kembla Joggers and ANSW.

Note: The age for registration fees is that at the date the fee is received at the ANSW office.

Age at competition for juniors is the age you turn in that calendar year, ie as at 31st December. Open and veteran athletes run in the actual age group you are in on the day of competition.

Registration fees include:

• 2011 ANSW registration numbers.
• e-Athlete Newsletter.
• Personal public liability and personal injury insurance whilst participating or officiating in ANSW and KJ activities.
• Eligibility to compete in Athletics NSW State Championships, ANSW Interclub and Athletics Australia events.
• Discount card for use at participating businesses.

Racing Programs

The ANSW Program can be found by clicking here More detailed information can be found in the ANSW Winter and Summer Handbooks, which are downloadable from the ANSW website

Race Fees

ANSW Winter individual race fees are $18 (Over 16 years & seniors) and $14 (U16) per event. The maximum entry fee per family is $42.

ANSW Relay Team fees will be paid by Kembla Joggers. However, late team entry fees will not be met by the club.

Age Groups

Kembla Joggers ANSW athletes compete in all age divisions from juniors to vets. If you are interested in joining and require more information on your age group below is a list of contact people for each age group. These are your club contacts for nominating for club teams in relay events.

How to Register with ANSW

Complete the ANSW registration form available at KJ events, and return with appropriate fee or better join online You must be fully registered with both the club and ANSW before you can compete. Registration on the day of an event is no longer an option.

Uniforms

Registered club athletes are required to wear their club uniforms in all ANSW championship events. Some items of KJ clothing are not part of our official uniform so please check with our clothing sales officer. Plain navy blue shorts of any brand are considered acceptable for club uniform. Current ANSW cloth numbers are required to be firmly fixed at front and back for the duration of the current season. The sponsors name needs to be clearly shown.

Entering ANSW Events

Athletes may enter for winter and interclub events online or on the day with a late fee payable. Please arrive with plenty of time for this to be done.

It is the responsibility of all athletes to advise their age-group contact person (see above) of their availability at least two weeks prior to every ANSW Winter Championship event. Athletes should arrive at ANSW Championship events at least 1 hour before the scheduled race start time. If you expect to arrive late on the day or are held up please advise your team age-group contact prior to the day.

KJ Selection Guidelines for ANSW Relays

Athletes must confirm their availability one week prior to the race day. All available athletes will then be ranked in order to determine the top 4 runners to make up the first male and female A-Team in each age-group. Anyone who notifies the committee of their availability after this time will be put into a pool of athletes who will be used to form B-teams, or to make up teams in other age-groups. Once teams are selected it is the duty of each team manager to communicate this to his/her athletes.

The order of running in a relay event is done in consultation with all team members and the team manager.

Teams will be formed from available athletes within each age-group. If an age-group has spare runners for whom a team cannot be formed then these athletes may make up teams in another age-group for which they are also eligible.

Any athletes who wish to be selected in an open category should communicate this to the open team manager as early as possible.

The selection committee reserves the right to alter the teams under certain circumstances.

It is a policy of Kembla Joggers that club teams are to be formed before regional teams.

Race Day Check List

Don’t forget:

• Your uniform.
• Your registration numbers (you can’t compete without them) – keep these for the whole year.
• Suitable shoes.
• Entry fee (if required).

Do:

• Be there at least one hour before your event.
• Let your team captain know when you have arrived or if you are likely to be late.
• Encourage and cheer all fellow club runners.
• Have a good time.
• Bring a cake or slice for afternoon tea.

Financial Assistance

Financial assistance for athletes representing the club is available under the Athlete Development and Assistance Scheme

More Information?

For further information contact Dave Higgins on 4284 1317 or email riandale@optusnet.com.au