| | Please refer to the “Dress and Spikes” section of the rules document that governs this event. |
| | Report to the marshal at the field event first so they know you are in attendance. The field event marshall will allow you to leave the field event in order for you to compete in the track event at the scheduled time or when marshalling commences for this event.
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| | The top 3 runners from each timed final will remain in a holding area directly after they compete. Once both timed finals have been conducted (max. 2) the times for all athletes are combined. The fastest 3 students will be presented with medals. Students MUST run as fast as they can in their race, no second chances. |
| | Primary Students must come first or second at their Region Track and Field Championship to progress through to the SSV State Championships. Secondary students must place FIRST to progress in all events with the exception of 1500m walk, 1500 run and 3000m run in which 1st and 2nd placegetters will progress. |
| | Your school should complete an invitation request on your behalf and submit it to SSV for consideration, requests cannot always be considered due to limited lane availability.
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| | Go to the SSV website select the Region button and then select your Region, click on the little green trophy on the right-hand side of the page.
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| | This will vary depending on the venue, please ask for specifics on arrival or check the course map for the particulars you are seeking. |
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| | Check the program to determine what time your event/s start, report to the marshall at that event either 15minutes prior to the scheduled time or when the event is announced, if in doubt go and ask the marshall at the event well prior to the scheduled event time.
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| | Refer to the specific dress code details on the rules for the sport. For individual sports, it is recommended that you wear your school sports uniform as you are representing your school.
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| | The SSV website is the most up to date point for all information
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| | Go to the home page of the SSV website, find the ‘search schools' option.
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| | All the necessary details of the SSV event you are looking for can be found on under 'Event Calendar' of the specific sporting page on the SSV website.
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| | Given you meet certain eligibility criteria your school may be able to complete an invitation request on your behalf to miss ‘one’ level of competition. Please see SSV invitation policy.
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| | It is best if you commence the process to get classified as soon as you know you will compete at your school level for track and field. The process takes some time, so go to the SSV website to obtain information and the links to the organisation who are responsible for providing the classifications https://www.ssv.vic.edu.au/Pages/Multiclass.aspx
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| | SSV considers the playing of sport an important aspect of resilience in affected communities. Please make contact with your relevant Region School Sport Officer in the SSV office (9084 9001). SSV will do its best to make provisions for your school.
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| | SSV recognises the importance of school sport to continue. This may mean locating school sport events to other areas where sporting facilities haven’t been affected. Please make contact with your relevant Region School port Officer in the SSV office (9084 9001). SSV will do its best to facilitate any changes that need to be made.
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| | The championship will be conducted through most weather conditions including moderate rain, in the event of heavy rain or lightning the event may be delayed or postponed.
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| | All information from the Division level is on the SSV website. If your school is unable to advise on the details that you require you can contact your district, division or region Coordinator to obtain the information you require. It is best practice however to check the SSV website for all event information, add the ssv media to all your devices so you have the latest information on everything. Check the SSV Competition Pathway and Progression Policy.
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| | The SSV website is the best point of call for all the most up to date information about state finals. All the state events are in the Event Calendar. e.g. draws are updated with the school's names of the region representatives as the region winners are known. Any last-minute changes to venues (very rare) or cancellations due to poor weather (very rare), schools are contacted directly by email as well as the website is updated.
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| | If your child is too old or young to register this year, we recommend you speak with your club coach to discuss possible representative pathways in your sport or programs your child could be involved in to further advance their skills.
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For both Track and Field and Cross Country, selection for the Victorian team is through Athletics Victoria. For Track and Field, Athletics Victoria enters a team at the Australian All Schools Track & Field Championships. Selection for this team is via Athletics Victoria's Victorian All School Track & Field Championships. https://athsvic.org.au/events/victorian-all-school-track-field-championships/
For Cross Country, Athletics Victoria enters a team at the Australian Cross Country Championships. Selection for this team is via Athletics Victoria's Victorian All School Cross Country Championships.
https://athsvic.org.au/events/victorian-all-school-track-field-championships/
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| | Some schools are not aware of the work of SSV and the Team Vic opportunities that are available. You can stay in the know by signing up to the SSV eNews and connecting to SSV's social media channels to receive information about Team Vic opportunities, registrations, trials and events and sharing the information with your school PE teacher or Principal.
You can also ask the school to contact the SSV National Programs team to find out more information about SSV, the National (Team Vic) Program or learn more about the benefits of becoming an SSV member school. https://www.ssv.vic.edu.au/pages/contactus.aspx
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| | Many children missed out on various activities since 2020 due to COVID-19. Whilst this is disappointing, we recommend you look forward to sporting opportunities that are available in the future. Your school PE teacher and local sporting organisations can be a good starting point.
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| | School Sport Australia Championships will only be cancelled in exceptional circumstances. Wherever possible, SSV will continue to run the program and will develop options to be communicated with those who are registering or have been selected for a Team Vic team. If, after understanding the options, you would still like to withdraw your child, SSV will organise a refund.
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| | Your child should wear appropriate activewear and footwear for an activity-based trial. They should also bring water and other personal items necessary for them to perform at their best. Please note: No State Team Uniform is to be worn.
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| | At Division, Region and Conference trials, your child will be told before they leave the venue if they will progress to the next level of trials. |
| | Team officials will announce those selected at the State Trial to represent Team Vic. The announcement will be made via the SSV website.
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