KwaZulu-Natal Athletics

1 KwaZulu-Natal Athletics KwaZulu-Natal Athletics . INFORMATION & FIXTURES LIST. KwaZulu-Natal Athletics PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE. KwaZulu-Natal Athletics . Sport around the world At professional level corporate clubs, with superior resources, are and across different able to look after professional runners more efficiently, while at social codes is driven through level the costs of belonging as well as over-regulation by federation club systems; this is so drives aspiring social runners away. This is evidenced by the fact that because clubs are the in the 2016/17 calendar year, three times more temporary license closest sporting unit to numbers than permanent were sold. At our inaugural FNB 10KM CITY.

2 Communities, the very SURFRUN, with over 6000 participants, over 80% wore temporary life-blood of sport. license numbers and therefore had nothing to do with clubs. Rooted in communities, In the same vein, alternate and relatively new running codes such as where other community Park Runs, Tri-Athlons and Trail Runs continue to grow and attract organizations such as corporate sponsors for support. religious institutions as well as schools are to be With the departure of Usain Bolt, who brought talent, Muhammed Ali found, sporting clubs not only have short reaction time to identifying type of confidence, and more importantly entertainment in Athletics , talent, but act as the basic support system towards nurturing raw our sport is going to have to innovate in order to remain relevant.

3 It is talent and grooming it to national and international stardom. for this reason that KZN Athletics has adopted a unique Coach rather than administrator led district development system. Like any other systems, constant systems re-engineering and evolution of the club system driven by professionalism and corporate History and experience at provincial, national and international sector involvement demands high levels of corporate governance level clearly shows that any administrator led development system and transparency while continuing to place development and is bound to fail as it always gets bogged down with sport politics transformation at its core. This has resulted in sport not only driving and maladministration.

4 It rapidly deteriorates into a self-serving national and global tourism industry, but has become big business patronage system that forgets in whose interests it serves as it in its own right. alienates runners. It is therefore vital to appoint people with impeccable skill, experience In Life seek nothing but you will know and qualifications in the critical areas of Financial and Human when you found one, because nothing else will matter! Resources Management, Marketing, Fundraising, and operations management at the operational and governance leadership of clubs, sporting associations and federations. It is no longer enough to Sello Mokoena have talent or be the loudest in the house, it is the proven ability to achieve stated goals that determines the success or failure of a sporting organisation.

5 Challenges Facing Athletics Club System KwaZulu-Natal Athletics has over 280 clubs representing over 15. 000 registered runners in the province. By far the biggest challenge is the inability of the club system to service the needs of social and professional runners. 3. KwaZulu-Natal Athletics Athletics RULES. KwaZulu-Natal Athletics . DOMESTIC COMPETITION RULES AND REGULATIONS. These ASA Domestic Competition Rules and Regulations will be in force as from 01 January 2018. All Athletics events on the official KwaZulu-Natal calendar are held African Permanent Residence Permit are entitled to join a club under the rules of IAAF, ASA, the ASA Constitution and KwaZulu-Natal and count for a team prize.

6 Athletics . Athletes must ensure they are fully familiarized with the 6. Foreign athletes who do not hold a valid South African rules of their sport and copies of the IAAF Competition Rules and the Permanent Residence Permit or other document as indicated ASA Domestic Competition Rules and Regulations are available from above, must have clearance from the Athletics Federation in the KZNA offices. their country in accordance with IAAF Rule 4 and ASA Rule 9. Please note that a number of rules have changed. If you The letter of clearance must be lodged with ASA and the race are in doubt of any rule consult the race referee prior to the organizer. Such foreign athletes may not win any team prize.

7 Commencement of the race. 7. Clubs are responsible for ensuring that only eligible athletes Although it is the responsibility of every participant to know the are licensed and allowed to participate in their club colours. rules, the following notes are provided to highlight aspects that Clubs are required to keep copies of documentation proving the have changed or address common misperceptions. eligibility of their licensed runners. 8. Under no circumstances are licences or race numbers transferable. Any athlete wishing to change clubs may do so provided he/she obtains written clearance from the previous EVENTS club but maintain the license until the end of the year : 31. December of the current year.

8 1. New Competition ASA Rule 21 9. Organisers/athletes may not replace ASA license with No new competitions will be listed on the ASA Provincial Fixture competition/race number. Athletes must wear both ASA. lists after October of the preceding year. Provinces may host licences (ASA Rule and ASA Rule ). such additional events with the condition that the event is not covered by the ASA athlete medical insurance. This restriction must be stated on the promotional material. 2. ( athletic Events - ASA Constitution ) Only Provinces of ASA, TEMPORARY LICENCES (ASA Rule ). Associate Members of ASA and Athletics clubs may organize/. stage Athletics events. This includes fun runs and walks. 1.

9 The temporary licence is only valid on the day of the competition 3. Clubs must organize their race in strict accordance with the for races of any distance. If there is one number given when rules of IAAF, ASA and the KZNA Race Package. a temporary licence is purchased it must be worn on the front of the vest, crop top or shirt. However, should there be race numbers issued then the athlete is to wear the race number on the front and the temporary licence number on the back. PERMANENT LICENCES (ASA Rule 25) 2. Registered athletes who do not have their licence numbers or club kit with them can use temporary licences in races of 1. Current 2018 licenses must be worn on the chest and back of any distance.

10 (ASA Rule ). upper body garments. (Men and women) (IAAF Rule 143 ASA 3. In addition to the temporary licence charge, the normal entry Rule 25) fee must be paid. Participants issued with temporary licences 2. The club name may be displayed on the upper body garment. need not wear club colours, but must at all times be decently The club name may only be 40mm high, but the full width of clad. Clothing must comply with the advertising rules. (See the body. The club name may be displayed on the rear of the IAAF Rules 8 and 143, IAAF Advertising regulations and ASA. upper body garment. (ASA Rule ). Rules 3 and 24). 3. License and race numbers must not be altered in any way, and 4. Temporary licensed athletes are eligible for age category prizes the full number and sponsor must be fully visible throughout providing they wear the appropriate numerical age category the race.