12-06-2012, 09:03 AM
This year Athletics SWD has once again added an activity on their Development Program during the Knysna Oyster Festival. These events form part of Athletics SWDââ¬â¢s Mass Participation and Talent Identification program and working on last yearââ¬â¢s success it will only grow even more.
Monday 9 July 2012
Cross Country ââ¬â Our new addition this year will be the Cross Country League. Registration will start at 09:00 and the first race will be at 10:00 ââ¬â the venue still to be confirmed. The age groups Under 13, 15, 17, 19 and Seniors will be accommodated on the program. Entry fee is R10 per athlete. 500 Participation medals available and loads of lucky draws and hand-outs will be available.
Relays ââ¬â Similar to last year the registration will start at 14:00 and the first race at 15:00 ââ¬â from the Knysna Marathon Club House. The age groups are Sub Youth (11 ââ¬â 13 Years), Youth (14 ââ¬â 17 Years), Junior (18 ââ¬â 19 Years) and Senior (20+ Years). Teams can either be male or female or male and female mix. Entry Fees for the Sub Youth teams are R50.00 (2km) and for the Youth and older teams R100.00 (4km). 500 Participation medals are available with prize money in various categories, lucky draws and hand-outs available.
Wednesday 11 July 2012
5km and 10km ââ¬â Slightly a start time change from last year the registration will start at 13:00 (5km) and 15:30 (10km) ââ¬â from the Knysna Marathon Club House. The official start of the races will be at 14:00 (5km) and 16:30 (10km). Entry Fees are R10 = 5km and R30 = 10km (Excl Temporary License Number for unlicensed athletes). 500 Participation medals for the 5km, 300 participation medals for the 10km, prize money in various categories in the 10km race, lucky draw and hand-out prizes.
Thursday 12 July 2012
Street Miles ââ¬â Similar to last year the registration will start at 14:00 and the first race at 15:00 ââ¬â from the Knysna Marathon Club House. The age groups are Sub-Youth (11 ââ¬â 13 Years), Youth (14 ââ¬â 17 Years), Junior (18 ââ¬â 19 Years) and Senior (20 + Years). Entry Fee is R10.00 per athlete. 500 Participation medals, prize money in various categories, lucky draws and hand-outs.
Take note that there will be NO entry fee for any SWD school going athlete in the Cross Country, Relay, 5km and Street Miles events. Daily busses to and from the venue will be available in the Knysna and George area ââ¬â should you be interested, please contact the ASWD Office on the latest Monday 18 June 2012 ââ¬â Indemnity forms and Transport plans needs to be finalized before the schools close on 22 June 2012.
Monday 9 July 2012
Cross Country ââ¬â Our new addition this year will be the Cross Country League. Registration will start at 09:00 and the first race will be at 10:00 ââ¬â the venue still to be confirmed. The age groups Under 13, 15, 17, 19 and Seniors will be accommodated on the program. Entry fee is R10 per athlete. 500 Participation medals available and loads of lucky draws and hand-outs will be available.
Relays ââ¬â Similar to last year the registration will start at 14:00 and the first race at 15:00 ââ¬â from the Knysna Marathon Club House. The age groups are Sub Youth (11 ââ¬â 13 Years), Youth (14 ââ¬â 17 Years), Junior (18 ââ¬â 19 Years) and Senior (20+ Years). Teams can either be male or female or male and female mix. Entry Fees for the Sub Youth teams are R50.00 (2km) and for the Youth and older teams R100.00 (4km). 500 Participation medals are available with prize money in various categories, lucky draws and hand-outs available.
Wednesday 11 July 2012
5km and 10km ââ¬â Slightly a start time change from last year the registration will start at 13:00 (5km) and 15:30 (10km) ââ¬â from the Knysna Marathon Club House. The official start of the races will be at 14:00 (5km) and 16:30 (10km). Entry Fees are R10 = 5km and R30 = 10km (Excl Temporary License Number for unlicensed athletes). 500 Participation medals for the 5km, 300 participation medals for the 10km, prize money in various categories in the 10km race, lucky draw and hand-out prizes.
Thursday 12 July 2012
Street Miles ââ¬â Similar to last year the registration will start at 14:00 and the first race at 15:00 ââ¬â from the Knysna Marathon Club House. The age groups are Sub-Youth (11 ââ¬â 13 Years), Youth (14 ââ¬â 17 Years), Junior (18 ââ¬â 19 Years) and Senior (20 + Years). Entry Fee is R10.00 per athlete. 500 Participation medals, prize money in various categories, lucky draws and hand-outs.
Take note that there will be NO entry fee for any SWD school going athlete in the Cross Country, Relay, 5km and Street Miles events. Daily busses to and from the venue will be available in the Knysna and George area ââ¬â should you be interested, please contact the ASWD Office on the latest Monday 18 June 2012 ââ¬â Indemnity forms and Transport plans needs to be finalized before the schools close on 22 June 2012.