Home  News  About Us    By-Laws/Policies    History    Affiliates/Associates    Council Contacts  Championships    Details    Programme    Records    Results    Bid Requirements  Links    Regional Links    Other Links	General Conditions for 13th Oceania Masters Athletics Championships Closing Date Entries close on the 10th December 2005 with the Championship Secretary Proof of Age All entries must be accompanied by a copy of the competitor’s birth certificate or passport. Uniforms National uniforms must be worn in all events. Competition Rules Competition will be conducted under IAAF and WMA rules subject to any special rules laid down by the Local Organising Committee. Entry signifies that each competitor will abide by the rules. Age Groups Competition will be conducted in the following five-year age groups for men and women: 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90-94, 95-99, 100+. In accordance with WMA rules competitors may only compete in the age group for which they qualify on the 14th January 2006, that is the first day of competition. Entry Rules All New Zealand entrants must be financial members of Associations or Clubs affiliated to the New Zealand Masters Athletics. All overseas competitors must be financial members of the national controlling body for Masters Athletics in the country they are representing. Competitors from outside the Oceania Region of WMA may compete by invitation. Awards The first three competitors in each event will receive medals. Entrants from outside Oceania who finish in the first three places will receive the appropriate medal but will not displace eligible Oceania competitors. Medical Conditions Any competitors with medical conditions that could affect medical treatment in the event of injury or illness are requested to notify these condition(s) with their entry form to assist in providing prompt appropriate care. Venues All events, with the exceptions of the half marathon and the 10km road walk, will be held at Queen Elizabeth II Stadium which will be the Championship headquarters. Transport will be provided to and from the half marathon course at Tai Tapu, approximately 30 minutes from the city centre. Competitors must provide their own transport to the 10km road walk which will be held in Hagley Park in the city centre. Spikes To ensure your footwear complies with local rules, please read what is permitted and what isn’t Any further information can be found on the host website
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