Year 7-12 Invitational Athletics Carnival

We are excited to announce an opportunity for all Secondary students to participate in an Invitational Athletics Carnival on Wednesday 25 June – Week 9, from recess onwards.

This is an optional event for all students in Years 7-12. The invitational carnival is for serious competitors who want to give their best effort in a minimum of three events.

Students who wish to join the SCEGGS Athletics Squad in preparation for the IGSA Athletics Carnival in Term 3 are strongly encouraged to attend and compete! Normal lessons will continue at school during lesson 3 and 4 for all teaching staff and students who remain at school.

Events -100m, 200m, 400m, Discus, Shotput, Javelin, High Jump, Long Jump.

Students must register to attend via Clipboard (parents / carers must complete the form).

Registrations will close on Thursday 19 June – Week 8.

800m races will be held in Term 3 on Monday 28 July at Athletics Training after school.

Program of Events – to be confirmed

Transport

Students will arrive at school as usual from 8:15am and attend Form, Periods 1 and 2.

Buses will transport students to ES Marks during recess.

Events will commence by 12:00pm and finish approximately 3pm-3.30pm.

At the end of the carnival, students may take the bus back to school or depart from the venue, either with a parent / carer, carpool, or make their own way home.

Student transport at the end of the carnival should be indicated when registering to attend via Clipboard.

Uniform

Students should come to school in SCEGGS PE uniform (trackpants or PE shorts over the top of bike shorts, PE shirts over the top of the long sleeve sport top). Students are encouraged to bring warm clothing and prepare for wet weather.

Spectators

Parents / carers and spectators are welcome to attend and watch from the grandstand. Spectators are not permitted to access the track or field at any point during the event.

Xanthe Axford
Assistant Director of Sport