Big decisions but Athletics NSW moving ahead
Athletics NSW, like all sports at the current moment, certainly have big decisions to make as to the summer program of 2020/2021. The Association is really trying very hard to ensure that major meets are held and although events such as the State relays and All Schools have been put on hold for future date. It is proposed that those events will go ahead, it is just when. Athletics NSW are also targeting the first part of the season for meets conducted by clubs rather than the usual interclub Treloar Shield and All comers meets that are usually held.
Blue Stars to hold Open meet - November
Blue Stars will be part of this open meet set for November at the Kerryn McCann Athletic Centre and will be targeting sprints and middle distance events with an additional one throw and one jump. Classed as the Meet of Sprints/Middle Distance this meet is hoping to bring a range of athletes to this area in these events. It will also give our local members the opportunity of competing against outside competitors, a great opportunity for all ages.
Season not extended but Track Challenge and Country Titles still on
The summer season will not be any longer than usual, and it is good to hear that the IBS Illawarra Track Challenge has been pencilled in for January 2021, as with the Country titles to be held at Mingara in late January 2021.
Trial meet Sunday 27 September
Illawarra Blue Stars will hold a trial meet next Sunday at the Kerryn McCann Athletic Centre to give athletes the opportunity of moving back onto the track and competing. Having been washed out last Sunday, athletes are asked to be there at 2.00 pm for a 2.30 pm start. Athletes will be able to register, seek out information on uniforms, program for the season and dual athlete information. Dual athletes registered with a Little A’s club are being advised to go onto the portal of Athletics NSW and register with IBS as their dual registered club, the only way a dual member can now register with a senior club. Illawarra Blue Stars will then have the long weekend off and resume with full program and commencement of club point score on Sunday 11 October with round one of competition. New members are advised that Illawarra Blue Stars take members from under 8 age bracket right through to masters men and women and cater for all ages in all events. Families are also encouraged to join up, giving families the opportunity of taking part in a sport at the same time and same venue on the same day. Officials are encouraged to help, and at all times they will be there to not only officiate but to offer advice and assistance.
Use Kids In Sport voucher
Kids in sport Vouchers are also encouraged to be used, and information will also be given out next Sunday as to the process.
Beware of the Ccvid Safe Plan
The season looks like a very healthy one, and hopefully this season we will have the opportunity of all State and National titles going ahead. All members and potential members must be aware of the conditions of the Covid Safe Plan and ensure they sign in at Beaton Park Leisure Centre and also when they come to the track.