COMING SOON "16th edition of the Memorial Joe M. Gerada T&F Meeting Saturday 14th December 2024"

16th Memorial Joe M Gerada Track & Field Meet

(Under AM rules and the relative protocols issued by the Authorities and distributed by AM)

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS

DATE: - Saturday 14th December 2024 – starting at 12.00 noon

(in case of inclement weather, the meeting may be held on Sunday 15th December 2024, this however, is subject to the necessary approvals and may also be held on a reduced programme according to the availability of officials)

N.B. Age Categories for this Meeting are as per current year – not as from 1st January 2025

EVENTS:-

U12 - born 2013-2014

60m, 300m, 600m, L/Jump,   B/Throw

U14 - born 2011-2012

60m, 300m, 1Km, L/Jump, Shot   Put

U16 - born 2009-2010

60m, 300m, 1Km, L/Jump, Shot   Put

U18 - born 2007-2008

U20 - born 2005-2006

60m, 300m, 60mH, 300mH, 800m,   3Km, L/Jump, T/Jump, Shot Put, Javelin

Senior born 2004 or earlier

Open Events 

Hammer, Discus

• Each event will be held according to the attached timetable, which is subject to changes according to number of entries.
• An athlete can take part in a maximum of TWO EVENTS ONLY.
• In the track and field events, as per AM rules, the male and female events cannot be merged. Mergers can only take place in extreme circumstances at the discretion of the organisers.
• The competition will proceed in a series for each event, starting in the following order: From the Senior to the lower categories.
• It is intended to have Track events electronically timed. However, if circumstances dictate otherwise, hand timing will be used.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:-

Whilst every effort will be made by the officials to start each event on time, it is the responsibility of the club/officials to help their athletes to be punctual for their event.

• In the Sprint Events, a Crouch Start will be applied for those born in 2013 & 2014.
• Spiked shoes can be worn by anyone born in 2012 or earlier. NO Carbon fibre plated running shoes are allowed for all categories.
• There will be a maximum of three (3) triesper athlete in the L/Jump, B/Throw and Shot Put Events in the U12, U14 and U16 Categories.
• In the so called MULTIPLE CATEGORY FIELD EVENTS (Open), six (6) tries will be allowed for each athlete, except in the case of athletes from the U14 and U16 categories taking part in the Open Competition, which athletes will be allowed a maximum of four (4) tries each.
• Athletes from the U14 Category and older can take part in the Open Throwing Events. However, when it comes to implements, athletes from the Age Categories will make use of implements related to the respective Age Group.
• Organisers reserve the right not to hold any event in which participation is less than three athletes.
• NO entries or requests for changes will be accepted on the day of the Competition, other than, if justified, and at the discretion of the organizers.
• Any Scratches are to be communicated to the organisers by latest Friday 13th December 2024.

REGISTRATION FEES:-

FEE PER EVENT:- Together with the entry form, the participating club or school official is to

submit a donation of €5 per athlete, for each event entered,

All Payments are to be settled by the time Race Numbers are collected before the start of the competition.

There will be No Refunds in case of Scratches and /or No Shows

ENTRY CLOSING DATE: Closing date for entries is Strictly on Monday 9th December 2024.

Payment is to be made by Cheque (payable to Pembroke Athleta Athletics & Triathlon), OR via Bank Transfer directly to the

BOV Account. IBAN : MT67VALL22013000000015808871015

REGISTRATION FORMS - Entries are to be submitted on the provided ENTRY FORM by e-mail to pembrokeathleta@gmail.com

N.B. It is IMPORTANT to remember that one MUSTadhere to the 9th December 2024 closing date

• OFFICIALS: - Each participating club or school is kindly requested to nominate and confirm two adult assistants of some experience to help run this meeting. However, any other help will be appreciated. Clubs and/or Incividuals are kindly requested to send details of the persons who can offer their service by filling this Google Form for each individual

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeL6O1lfIvoPYrBuqvl7m-wiHOh5mVFnxfMogkW47OitaYGbQ/viewform

• COACHES: - Coaches will not be allowed to run around the areas where competition is taking place. Club/Team/Group Coaches will be ONLY be allowed access to their designated areas which Pembroke Athleta normally allocate for the various events organised by the Club.
• MEDALS: - Every participating athlete will be presented with a commemorative medal marking this occasion, The medals will be distributed care of the respective club/school officials.

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR COOPERATION. GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!