Sports Programme/ Coaches Handbook

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1 Sports Programme/ Coaches Handbook Trans Tasman Tournament 2016

2 KEY CONTACTS Manager of Sport Operations - Mike Ryan Sports Events Administrator - Shelby Wilson Transport and Accommodation Manager - Jocelyn Smith Marketing and Communications Manager - Angela Day Emergency Services Number (Police, Ambulance, Fire) 111 Hamilton Police (Central Police Bridge Street) Waikato Hospital (Main Reception) Emergency Clinic (Angelsea A&M 157 Angelsea St) Open 24 hrs Emergency Pharmacy (Angelsea Pharmacy) 8am-11pm daily Deaf Emergency Fax Waterworld Swimming Complex Porritt Stadium Athletics Complex Distinction Hotel (Main Reception) College Hall (Main Reception) Hamilton i-site Visitor Information Centre AA 24-Hour Breakdown Service or Text *222 Hamilton Taxis

3 Contents Key Contacts Inside Front Cover Opening Ceremonies 14 Message from Special Olympics New Zealand CEO 2 Special Olympics History 4 Closing Ceremony 14 Athlete Disco 14 Special Olympics New Zealand 5 Accommodation Information 15 Athletes Oath 5 Catering Information 18 Event Overview 6 Transport Information 19 General Sports Information 7 Sports Protest and Appeal Committees 7 Host City: Hamilton 8 Swimming and Competition Schedules 20 Athletics and Competition Schedules 25 Map of Hamilton 29 General Event Schedule 10 Map of Waterworld Swimming Pool 30 Team Managers Meeting 12 Maps of Porritt Stadium 31 Games Souvenirs 12 Autographs 34 Credentials 13 Sponsors Back Cover TRANS-TASMAN TOURNAMENT

4 Message from Special Olympics New Zealand CEO WE ARE thrilled to welcome you to the second Trans Tasman Tournament that Special Olympics New Zealand has hosted here in New Zealand. Hamilton is a wonderful location for this special event and I have no doubt that you will enjoy the first class sports venues where our athletics and swimming competitions will be held. I know that all the athletes taking part in this event have been training hard to prepare for this event. It is a real privilege to be able to see all our athletes finally reaching their goal to represent their Club and State here in the Waikato. We are very proud to have 515 athletes and coaches from New Zealand and Australia registered for this event. I am delighted to also welcome the additional 120+ family members that have travelled from far and wide to cheer our incredible athletes on in the pool and on the track. We are pleased that there has not been the need to impose any quotas so that every Special Olympics member that wishes to take part can do so. That is why we chose a central location that has world class facilities. When we established this Trans Tasman series back in 2010 we were keen to create an event that offered an opportunity to athletes that may not have had the capability to travel overseas for a lengthy event such as a World Games. Essentially an international event of shorter duration like this opens the door to athletes of all abilities. In this respect I am so pleased to see a number of high needs athletes and their families/ caregivers taking part in the developmental races we are offering for the first time in Hamilton. This is what Special Olympics is all about! This event is not about Australia 2 TRANS-TASMAN TOURNAMENT 2016

5 versus New Zealand, it is about each athlete wearing their Club and State colours with immense pride in the style of true sportsmanship. We wish to sincerely thank our valued national and local sponsors, volunteers and supporters who have contributed to this event in We cannot continue to deliver high quality sports services to our communities without your valuable support, thank you. I know that the Waikato community will embrace you with warmth and genuine hospitality. We have built a huge empathy with this community over the last 12 months and I am proud to say that all Hamiltonians have done their very best to make us feel so welcome. Please enjoy! KATHY GIBSON Chief Executive Officer TRANS-TASMAN TOURNAMENT

6 Special Olympics History EUNICE KENNEDY SHRIVER Founder of Special Olympics Born in Brookline, Massachusetts, the fifth of nine children of Joseph P Kennedy and Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, Eunice received a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from Stanford University, California. Eunice Kennedy Shriver was a sister of President John F Kennedy. In 1963 Mrs Shriver started a summer day camp for children and adults with intellectual disabilities at her home in Maryland, focusing on physical activities and sports. In 1968 Special Olympics began and the first Special Olympics Games were held in Chicago. In 1988 the International Olympic Committee (IOC) signed an agreement officially endorsing and giving recognition to Special Olympics. Special Olympics is an unprecedented global movement involving three million athletes and many more supporters which, through quality sports training and competition, improves the lives of people with intellectual disabilities and, in turn, the lives of everyone they touch. Special Olympics empowers people with intellectual disabilities to realise their full potential and develop their skills through year-round sports training and competition. As a result, Special Olympics Athletes become fulfilled and productive members of their families and the communities in which they live. Today, Special Olympics stands as a world leader in the field of intellectual disability and has sharpened the focus on its mission as not just nice, but critical, not just as a sports organisation for people with intellectual disabilities, but also as an effective catalyst through sport for social change. Children and adults with intellectual disabilities, who participate in Special Olympics exhibit courage and enthusiasm, enjoy the rewards of friendship and ultimately discover not only new abilities and talents but their voices as well. 4 TRANS-TASMAN TOURNAMENT 2016

7 Special Olympics New Zealand Special Olympics began in New Zealand in 1983 at a Hutt Valley swimming club. The founder, Grant Quinn and his wife Wendy were introduced to Special Olympics and took the first New Zealand team (4 swimmers) to the 1983 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA. The first New Zealand National Games were held in 1985 at Lower Hutt. In 1985 Special Olympics New Zealand, a Charitable Trust was formed. The organisation in New Zealand is governed by a Board of Trustees volunteering their time and expertise. It is licensed by Special Olympics International to operate in New Zealand. It is a unitary sports organisation consisting of a single legal entity operating nationally, regionally and locally. Athletes Oath Let me win. but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt These words were spoken by Roman Gladiators entering the arena. The athletes recite the oath at the Opening Ceremony of each competition to remind everyone, themselves included that they are part of a brave tradition and that the goal is to compete to the best of their ability. TRANS-TASMAN TOURNAMENT

8 Overview of the Tournament For the third time over these past few years Special Olympics athletes from around the country and across the ditch come together to showcase their athletic skills and celebrate the true spirit of competition through summer sports. This year, Hamilton has the honour of hosting the 2016 Trans Tasman event, attracting 407 athletes competing in the two sports offered, athletics and swimming. They will be supported by 140 coaches support staff and team managers in 34 teams from throughout New Zealand as well as the states of Australia. Auckland Bay of Islands Counties East Southland Hawke s Bay Hibiscus Coast Horowhenua Howick/Pakuranga Hutt Valley Mana Manawatu Mangere Nelson North Harbour North Taranaki South Taranaki Southland Tairawhiti Taupo Tauranga Te Awamutu Thames Valley Wairarapa Waitakere Wellington Australian Capital Territories New South Wales Queensland South Australia Tasmania Victoria Western Australia Host Team: Waikato 6 TRANS-TASMAN TOURNAMENT 2016

9 GENERAL SPORTS INFORMATION All events will have a maximum of six teams/athletes per division with medals awarded to the first, second and third places and ribbons awarded to fourth, fifth and sixth in each final. Awards ceremonies for each sport will be held according to the attached schedules. Athletes in co-ed events have been placed in these events because their times/distances are comparable to other entrants in that race/event. And so in any Co-ed events; genders will not be separated for appropriate placings. Please refer to timeline guide for all event structure and schedules. Any questions regarding the competition should be raised at the morning Head Coaches meeting for each code. All other event information is contained in the coaches tips circulated prior to this event, please see the Special Olympics New Zealand website for a copy. Coaches, managers, parents and supporters are not permitted to stand at race start and finish lines, nor are they permitted to approach officials. SPORTS PROTEST AND APPEAL COMMITTEES Each sport shall assign a Protest Committee and an Appeals Committee to hear any protests and appeals that may be lodged. At the first Head Coaches meeting on Day One of the competition, the make up of these committees shall be advised to everyone, as well as the process Head Coaches need to follow when submitting either form. TRANS-TASMAN TOURNAMENT

10 Host City Hamilton Established in 1864, Hamilton City served as a refuge for outlying settlers in case of renewed war against nearby Kingitanga forces. Hamilton remained as a small provincial centre until the draining of the surrounding Waikato swamps, after which point it grew as a service centre for the region s developing dairy farms. Today, Hamilton, known as Kirikiriroa in Te Reo Māori - encompasses a land area of about 110km² on the banks of the Waikato River, and is home to approximately 157,000 people, making it New Zealand s fourth-largest city. Hamilton is the heart of the Waikato region, which stretches from the Bombay Hills in the north, to the slopes in the Ruapehu range in the south, with the outer region reaching Mokau on the west coast, and across to the Coromandel Peninsula on the east coast. In the heart of the city, you can follow the mighty Waikato River, which flows from the mouth of Lake Taupo for 425km before depositing into the Tasman Sea at Port Waikato. The Waikato River is New Zealand s longest river, and its banks in the city are often buzzing in the summer time as locals enjoy picnics and walks. You can visit the magnificent parks and gardens, a thriving cultural precinct, and many other of the eclectic mix of leisure and activity choices the city has to offer. On the outskirts of the Waikato, you will be greeted by many farmers in their luscious green pastures, and can view the developing horticulture areas which grow blueberries, kiwifruit and asparagus. Out to the west coast, you can indulge in an ice-cream while watching some surfers take on the biggest waves our country has to offer at Ngarunui Beach in Raglan. 8 TRANS-TASMAN TOURNAMENT 2016

11 Quick Facts about Hamilton: It is New Zealand s largest inland city New Zealand s longest river, the Waikato River, flows for 16km through the city Kirikiriroa, the city s Maori name means long stretch of gravel Has 3.3% of New Zealand s population Has a youthful population (around half the residents are less than 30 years old) The city is home to more than 80 ethnic groups The city and its surroundings is always very green due to mild climate and moderate year round rainfall Average temperature is 18 C in the summer, and around 9 C in the winter 145 parks and gardens, and 63 sports areas Has more than 1,000 hectares of open space Three international sports venues FMG Waikato Stadium, Seddon Park cricket ground, and Claudelands Event Centre Dairy industry is centred around Hamilton and the Waikato Home to a number of New Zealand s science research facilities Centre of one of the richest agricultural and pastoral areas in the world Extremely central to other surrounding cities 60 mins drive to Rotorua and Tauranga, 1.5 hours to Auckland and Taupo, and 2.5 hours to Tongariro National Park TRANS-TASMAN TOURNAMENT

12 General Event Schedule All events are subject to change without notice. All events open to the public unless otherwise noted DATE TIME EVENT Thursday 24 th November Friday 25 th November 11am-8.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00am 10.00am 10.30am 12.00pm 8.00am 3.30pm 9.00am 4.15pm Teams/Family/Officials/ Volunteer Registrations & Check-In Distinction Hotel Team Manager Meeting Distinction Hotel Swimming Opening Ceremony Waterworld Swimming Pool (Non-Ticketed Event) Athletics Opening Ceremony Porritt Stadium (Non-Ticketed Event) Swimming Waterworld Swimming Pool Athletics Porritt Stadium 10 TRANS-TASMAN TOURNAMENT 2016

13 Saturday 26 th November 8.00am 4.30pm Swimming Waterworld Swimming Pool 8.30am 4.45pm Athletics Porritt Stadium Sunday 27 th November 8.00am 3.00pm Swimming Waterworld Swimming Pool 3.15pm-4.00pm 7.00pm 9.00pm Trans Tasman Closing Ceremony Waterworld Swimming Pool (Non-Ticketed Event) Athlete Disco Distinction Hotel TRANS-TASMAN TOURNAMENT

14 Team Managers Meeting Team Managers are required to attend the Team Managers meeting: Date: Time: Thursday 24 th November 8.00pm pm Venue: Distinction Hotel and Conference Centre Garnett Avenue For those Team Managers who are staying at College Hall at Waikato University, please all meet in the foyer of the dining hall by 7.30pm and arrange shared transport amongst yourselves. Games Souvenirs A variety of Trans Tasman and Special Olympics New Zealand merchandise will be available for purchase during the Tournament. All pre-purchased merchandised has been put into clearly labelled bags, and has been divided into either Families Packs or Club Packs, which are available during registration time. All pre-purchased merchandise bags will come with a packing slip to identify and check off each item as ordered. In the foyer of the Distinction Hotel, there will also be a Merchandise Desk available, where we will be selling Event Merchandise for the duration of the Event. Please note the times where Merchandise will be available: Thursday 24 th November: 4:00pm-8:30pm Friday 25 th November: 7:30am-12:00pm & 6:00pm-8:00pm Saturday 26 th November: 7:30am-9:30am & 6:00pm-8:00pm 12 TRANS-TASMAN TOURNAMENT 2016

15 Sunday 27 th November: Monday 28 th November: 7:30am-11:00am & 6:00pm-9:30pm 7:30am-9:00am Merchandise Mobile Van: We will have a van full of merchandise available at Porritt Stadium Athletics Venue from 12:30pm-3:00pm on Friday 24 th November. Please note that only Eftpos and cash will be accepted as payment forms. Credentials Tournament credentials will be supplied in the Team Information/Registration Packs on arrival. All credentials will be attached to lanyards and must be worn at all times during the Tournament at sports venues, accommodation, Opening and Closing Ceremonies, and for meals and buses. They should only be removed immediately prior to competing in an event. Athletes will be advised by the marshals when they may remove their credentials and these will be handed back to the athletes at the completion of their event. TRANS-TASMAN TOURNAMENT

16 OPENING CEREMONIES The 2016 Trans Tasman Tournament will be having an Opening Ceremony for both athletics and swimming. Credentials must be worn at all times during the events, and must be worn to the Opening Ceremonies. These are both non-ticketed events. The Opening Ceremonies information follows: Swimming Opening Ceremony Venue: Waterworld Swimming Pool Garnett Ave, Te Rapa, Hamilton 3200 Phone: Date: Friday 25 th November 2016 Time: 9:00AM 10:00AM Athletics Opening Ceremony Venue: Porritt Stadium Crosby Road, Chedworth Park, Phone: Date: Friday 25 th November 2016 Time: 10:30AM 12:00PM CLOSING CEREMONY There will be one Closing Ceremony for both athletics and swimming at the Trans Tasman Tournament Credentials must be worn at all times during the Closing Ceremony. This is a non-ticketed event. Closing Ceremony Venue: Waterworld Swimming Pool Garnett Avenue, Te Rapa, Hamilton 3200 Phone: (Main Reception) Date: Sunday 27th November 2016 Time: 3.15pm-4.00pm Disco/After-Party There will be a disco/after-party for the athletes and volunteers at the conclusion of the Closing Ceremony. This will be held at the Distinction Hotel, in the conference rooms from 7.00pm 9.00pm. Athletes may wear whatever they like to this disco, unless they are required to wear team uniform. This will be the decision of the Coaching/Management Staff of each team. If wearing your own choice of clothing, we recommend including some white as there will be a UV light at the disco! 14 TRANS-TASMAN TOURNAMENT 2016

17 ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION When you arrive into Hamilton City on Thursday 24th November, please report initially to the Information and Registration Desk located in the reception area of the Distinction Hotel and Conference Centre. Here, all teams will receive their information pack which will include maps of Hamilton City, Handbooks, any pre-ordered merchandise, credentials for all registered athletes and team support, athlete bibs, and any other relevant information. Once you have registered, you may proceed to your accommodation location. All teams competing in the 2016 Trans Tasman Tournament will be staying in one of two provided accommodation options: The Distinction Hotel and Conference Centre Address: 100 Garnett Avenue, Te Rapa, Hamilton 3241 Phone: College Hall at the University of Waikato Address: Gate 4, Hillcrest Road, Hamilton Phone: In the event of an emergency, please approach your accommodation provider in the first instance. If the issue is not resolved, please contact Jocelyn Smith (Accommodation Manager), Ph Both accommodation venues are SMOKE FREE. If you have any team members who are smokers, they will have to go off site (not just outside) to smoke. The Special Olympics Trans Tasman Tournament has a total ban on alcohol. Therefore, the consumption of alcohol is not permitted in any areas of our accommodation and sporting venues. Families are welcome to visit the athletes in the reception area of both the Distinction Hotel and College Hall; however they are NOT to go any further into the venues. Family members are NOT to take athletes away from their accommodation for the duration of the event. Please ensure ALL luggage (bags, clothing, equipment) is clearly labelled with luggage tags including Name, Team, Sport and Accommodation. TRANS-TASMAN TOURNAMENT

18 THE DISTINCTION HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTRE The Distinction Hotel has a manned reception 24 hours a day. This is your first point of contact if you have any accommodation difficulties. There will be volunteers available to help assist with luggage. Main Doors Main reception doors are locked between 11pm and 5am each day, but the hotel has internal access so all guests can reach reception without using the main doors. Hotel wings and room doors are always locked, but can be opened with your room key. Room Keys These are the responsibility of the athletes and the Team Manager, and the cost to replace any lost or damaged keys will be charged to the team. The cost to replace a lost or damaged key is $10 NZD. There is a Master Key available at reception if you should need it, and a staff member will help you with this. Meeting Rooms Special Olympics New Zealand has reserved a number of seminar and conference rooms at the Distinction Hotel and all of these will be clearly labelled with signage. There is also space in the Reception/Foyer Area for teams to utilise to meet should they wish, but if you require more space for team meetings, please do consult with the Receptionist of the hotel. WI-FI Complimentary Wi-Fi is available at the Distinction. The password to the Wi-Fi is spring2016 Parking Distinction Hotel has plenty of parking available free of charge for all of its guests. Please feel free to use the carpark located at the Hotel. Laundry The Distinction Hotel has two guest laundry facilities located in the hotel. One facility is in the 500 wing, and the other is in the 100 wing (both downstairs). Both are available to use 24 hours a day. They are coin operated machines. The washing machines and dryers are both $4 per use, and only accepts $1 and $2 coins. Washing powder is also available in the laundry, and costs $2 per sachet, but this machine only accepts $2 coins. Checkout Time Checkout time is 10am at the Distinction. Please allow at least thirty minutes on departure day for checkout. 16 TRANS-TASMAN TOURNAMENT 2016

19 COLLEGE HALL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO College Hall has a manned reception from 8.30am-4.30pm. After hours assistance is available by contacting the Duty Conference Assistant on There will be volunteers available to help assist with luggage. Main Doors Main reception doors and automatic doors to the dining room are locked between 10pm and 7am daily. Room Keys/Swipe Card Keys These are the responsibility of the athletes and the Team Manager, and the cost to replace any lost or damaged keys will be charged to the team. The cost to replace a lost or damaged key is $80 NZD. You will require your room key at ALL TIMES. This includes every time you leave your room and any other room you need to access will require a swipe card key. Meeting Rooms There is space available to meet in the Activities/Recreational Room to be utilised. You will need to use your swipe card key to access these. WI-FI Wi-Fi is only available through creating a paid Lightwire account. Lightwire is the provider for the University of Waikato. Please visit www. lightwire.co.nz and create an account. You will need to top-up online through the provided website. Laundry College Hall has coin operated washing machines and driers costing $1 NZD to operate per use. You will need to provide your own laundry powder/detergent. Checkout Time Checkout time is 10am at College Hall. Please make sure you return your room key to the information desk located in the main reception/ dining hall area of College Hall. Please allow at least thirty minutes for departure. Campus Parking All parking on campus is now paid. The closest paid general parking to College Hall is off Silverdale Road in Gate 3B or Gate 3A. A machine allows you to purchase and display your parking ticket. Costs for parking are $2 a day or $6 for the whole week. To avoid being clamped and/or towed, please display your parking ticket somewhere that can be seen easily. Street Parking Street parking is free of charge to park your car. Please be aware of any parking restrictions on road signs which have been set by the Hamilton City Council. Special Olympics New Zealand and the University of Waikato will not be responsible for any tickets and/or towing or clamping which may occur. University Shops The following amenities are available on campus ASB Bank, Cafes, Campus Pharmacy, Copy Centre, National Bank, Uni Mart (convenience store). There is also the Warehouse and other stores located within a five minute walk which sells household items/ snack foods/toiletries etc. TRANS-TASMAN TOURNAMENT

20 CATERING INFORMATION The following meals are provided to all of those who have registered and are staying on-site as part of the registration package: Distinction Hotel DINNER Thursday: 5.30pm-7.30pm Friday: 5.30pm-7.30pm Saturday: 5.30pm-7.30pm Sunday: 5.00pm-6.00pm BREAKFAST Friday: 6.00am-8.00am Saturday: 6.00am 8.00am Sunday: 6.00am 8.00am Monday: 6.00am-9.00am College Hall DINNER Thursday: 5.30pm-7.30pm Friday: 5.30pm-7.30pm Saturday: 5.30pm-7.30pm Sunday: 5.00pm-6.00pm BREAKFAST Friday: 6.30am 7.30am Saturday: 6.15am 7.15am Sunday: am Monday: 6.30am-9.00am Dinner and breakfast will be served at your accommodation in the Dining Hall. Lunch will be provided on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from your sporting venues. Your team manager will be responsible for picking up team lunches. There will be sign posted stations within each lunch distribution centre for collection of lunches and this will include those with special dietary requirements. Any additional meals required will be at the expense of the team. A Coaches/Team Managers/Officials room will be available at each sporting venue, where tea and coffee will be provided. A bottle of water will be provided to each team member at lunchtime on day one of competition. Each venue will have water stations from which bottles can be refilled throughout the Tournament. Please ensure that all team members drink bottles are clearly labelled. Should you require a drink bottle, you can also purchase one as part of our event merchandise. 18 TRANS-TASMAN TOURNAMENT 2016

21 Special Dietary Requirements Catering providers have been advised of team members with special dietary requirements and will hold meals separately for those who require it. Those who have registered with special dietary requirements will have the initials SD printed onto their credential. Caterers will be provided with a list of those team members; however it is the team s responsibility to ensure those with special requirements receives the correct meals. Food and Beverage Sales There is a Café located at Waterworld Swimming Pool, and also a coffee cart which will be located at Porritt Stadium. The different venues may also have snack vending machines. Special Olympics New Zealand is not providing morning and afternoon tea, so teams will need to make your own arrangements for additional snacks. TRANSPORT INFORMATION Transport schedules will be placed on the wall in the dining hall foyer/reception area of College Hall. These will specify transport times to and from Porritt Stadium for competition and the athletics Opening Ceremony. This will also provide transport times between College Hall, Waterworld and Distinction Hotel. It is critical that you ensure your team is on the bus. If you and your athletes miss the bus to your sports venue, competition will not be delayed and your athletes risk being disqualified. If you are using your own team transport, please be aware of starting and finishing times at sporting venues, and also be aware of catering times. You must be responsible for your own transport for the duration of the Tournament, as you have indicated to the Transport Manager that you do not require the provided service. We also ask that if any teams leave a venue prior to the finish of competition that you please inform the volunteers on the information desk, so we are not looking for you when the transport is ready to leave. If you have any questions regarding transport, please do not hesitate to contact Transport Manager Jocelyn Smith, ph TRANS-TASMAN TOURNAMENT

22 Swimming WATERWORLD POOL COMPLEX Swimming Competition Manager: Ross Bragg Special Olympics New Zealand Site Manager: Colleen Black VENUE OVERVIEW Swimming is being held at Waterworld Pool Complex. Easily accessed off Te Rapa Road, Waterworld is a multi-pool facility and the largest swimming complex in the Waikato region. Originally named Te Rapa Pools, Waterworld is an expansive leisure facility surrounded by grassy areas where you and your friends and team mates can enjoy a picnic-like atmosphere. Waterworld is a family-focused facility providing a range of pools and activities to all valued customers. Your behaviour in the facility and around other customers is crucial to enjoyment and safe operation of our pools and wider. There are approximately 200 car parks beside the complex. Parking immediately in front of the pool is restricted to allow room for buses to drop off and pick up teams. The sun terrace at the side of the pool complex will be used as an athlete s lunch and chill out area. The First Responder ambulance will be based on this grassed area, as well as the Coffee Cart. 20 TRANS-TASMAN TOURNAMENT 2016

23 SPORT OVERVIEW Swimming 265 athletes are entered in swimming, competing across a large number of events including four different relay events. Athletes must be at marshalling six (6) races prior to their scheduled event. It is the coach/team manager responsibility to ensure that the swimmers are at marshalling at the right time, and we will not pause the event schedule to wait for any late arrivals into marshalling. Please ensure each athlete has their bib number and exception code clearly marked on the athletes arm. The OFFICIAL Results will be posted on the wall behind the teams seating area. An additional results board, for families & spectators to view, will be placed on the back wall behind the spectator seating area. When not in use, the right hand side of the 50m pool may be used for warming up and warming down in, but swimmers MUST NOT use the bulkhead in the middle for turning on. You must stop and turn around without pushing off the bulkhead. Alternatively, swimmers may also use the Dive Well for warming up and warming down. Please Note that in compliance with Special Olympics New Zealand competition policies, all attempts will be made to ensure equitable events are offered, however all heat divisions will consist of eight competitors to ensure we get through the entire meets programme in a timely manner. Coaches should complete a Performance Improvement Declaration if their athlete s heat time does not reflect their current ability level. TRANS-TASMAN TOURNAMENT

24 SWIMMING COMPETITION SCHEDULES (subject to change) FRIDAY 25 TH NOVEMBER Warm Up Head Coaches Meeting Marshalling Opening Ceremony 7.15am-7.45am 7.30am 7.45am 9.00am-10.00am EVENT TIME EVENT # # of DIVS STATUS 800m Freestyle (4) 08.00am 1 1 Final 200m I/M (8) 08.20am 2 2 Heat 400m Freestyle (16) 08.31am 3 3 Heat Break to Move Bulkhead & Opening Ceremony 15m Kickboard (3) 10.27am 4 1 Heat 15m Unassisted Swim (6) 10.29am 5 2 Heat 4 x 25 Medley (7 Teams) 10.33am 6 1 Heat 4 x 25 Freestyle (23 Teams) 10.40am 7 3 Heat 100m Backstroke (44) 10.54am 8 6 Heat 50m Breaststroke (20) 11.17am 9 3 Heat 15 Min Break 25m Butterfly (20) 11.40am 10 3 Heat 50m Freestyle (159) 11.45am Heat 25m Kickboard (6) 12.33pm 12 1 Heat 100m Individual Medley (30) 12.35pm 13 4 Heat Lunch Break (30 Minutes) 25m Backstroke (79) 1.22pm Heat 100m Breaststroke (17) 1.42pm 15 4 Heat 100m Freestyle (98) 1.52pm Heat 200m Breaststroke (7) 2.40pm 17 2 Heat 25m Freestyle (91) 2.50pm Heat Break for Officials/800m Freestyle Award Ceremony 200m Freestyle (39) 3.20pm 19 6 Heat 50m Butterfly (25) 3.45pm 20 4 Heat 200m Backstroke (12) 3.55pm 21 2 Heat 4 x 50m Medley Relay (10 Teams) 4.10pm 22 2 Heat 4 x 50m Freestyle Relay (21 Teams) 4.20pm 23 3 Heat Finish Time 4.30pm # of Races in the day 22 TRANS-TASMAN TOURNAMENT

25 SWIMMING COMPETITION SCHEDULES (subject to change) SATURDAY 26 TH NOVEMBER Warm Up Head Coaches Meeting Marshalling 7.15am-7.45am 7.30am 7.45am EVENT TIME EVENT # # of DIVS STATUS 15 m Kickboard 08.00am 4 1 Final 15 m Unassisted Swim 08.02am 5 2 Final 4 x 25 Medley Relay 08.15am 6 2 Final 4 x 25 Freestyle Relay 08.21am 7 4 Final 100m Backstroke 08.35am 8 9 Final Break For Awards Ceremony 50m Breaststroke 09.34am 9 4 Final 25m Butterfly 09.45am 10 6 Final 50m Freestyle 09.55am Final Break For Awards Ceremony 25m Kickboard 11.31am 12 2 Final 25m Breaststroke (17) 11.36am 24 3 Heat 200m Backstroke 11.42am 21 2 Final 200m Breaststroke 12.03pm 17 2 Final 50m Backstroke (105) 12.12pm Heat 100m Individual Medley 12.50pm 13 6 Final Break To Move Bulkhead/Lunch Break & Awards Ceremony 400m Freestyle 2.39pm 3 3 Final 1500m Freestyle (5) 3.12pm 25 1 Final 200m I/M 3.53pm 2 2 Final Final Awards Ceremony of the Day Finish Time 4.30pm # of Races in the day 92 TRANS-TASMAN TOURNAMENT

26 SWIMMING COMPETITION SCHEDULES (subject to change) SUNDAY 27 TH NOVEMBER Warm Up Head Coaches Meeting Marshalling Closing Ceremony 7.15am-7.45am 7.30am 7.45am 3.15pm-4.00pm EVENT TIME EVENT # # of DIVS STATUS 100m Breaststroke 08.00am 15 4 Final 25m Backstroke 08.15am Final Break for Awards Ceremony 25m Breaststroke 09.12am 21 4 Final 50 Backstroke 09.22am Final Break for Awards Ceremony & Lunch 100 Freestyle 10.45am Final 50m Butterfly 11.30am 23 6 Final 25m Freestyle 11.42am Final Break for Awards Ceremony 200m Freestyle 12.50pm 25 7 Final 4 x 50m Medley Relay 1.25pm 20 3 Final 4 x 50m Freestyle Relay 1.40pm 26 5 Final Final Awards Ceremony Finish Time 3.00pm # of Races in the day TRANS-TASMAN TOURNAMENT 2016

27 Athletics PORRITT STADIUM SPORTS GROUND Crosby Road, Chedworth Park, Hamilton Athletics Sports Competition Manager: Alan McDonald Special Olympics New Zealand Site Manager: Trudi Bridges VENUE OVERVIEW The stadium is a large sports park in the suburb of Chartwell. The number one field is surrounded by a national grade athletics track and embankments as well as a grandstand. These facilities are used by the Waikato Athletics Association and regular events are held here at local, regional and national levels. Merchandise Mobile Van: There will be a mobile van full of event merchandise located at Porritt Stadium from 12:30pm-3:00pm on Friday 25th November for athletics teams to be able to purchase from. Please note: only cash and Eftpos services will be available. TRANS-TASMAN TOURNAMENT

28 SPORT OVERVIEW 130 athletes entered to compete in track and field events at the 2016 Trans Tasman Competition. Athletes must wear their bib number at all times during the competition. Athletes must be at marshalling 6 races prior to their scheduled race prior to their event. Results will be posted on Boards outside of the Officials Room (to the right of the Grandstand by the Finish Line). In some Heats, athletes will be divisioned based on their ability, rather than gender; and then for the Finals events every attempt will be made to division based on gender then ability, where this cannot be achieved events will offered as Co-ed events, and only one set of awards will be presented. NB:- in compliance with Special Olympics New Zealand competition policies, all attempts will be made to ensure equitable events are offered, however all heat divisions will consist of eight competitors to ensure we get through the entire meets programme in a timely manner. Finals will have a maximum of six competitors per event. And coaches should complete a Performance Improvement Declaration if their athlete s heat time/distance does not reflect their current ability level. 26 TRANS-TASMAN TOURNAMENT 2016

29 ATHLETICS COMPETITION SCHEDULES (subject to change) FRIDAY 25 TH NOVEMBER Head Coaches Meeting 8.30am Marshalling 8.45am Event Start 9.00am EVENT TIME Event # # of DIVS STATUS 5000m Run 09.00am 1 1 Final 200m Run 09.30am 2 8 Heats 50m Walk 09.50am 3 2 Heats 50m Run 09.52am 4 3 Heats 400m Walk 10.00am 5 2 Heats 400m Run 10.10am 6 3 Heats 100m Wheelchair Race 10.25am 7 1 Heats Opening Ceremony/Lunch 10.30am-12.00pm Field Events Softball Throw Male 12.00pm 8 2 Heats Mini Javelin Female 12.00pm 9 5 Heats Long Jump Male 12.00pm 10 6 Heats Softball Throw Female 12.50pm 11 2 Heats Shot Put Male 12.50pm 12 4 Heats Long Jump Female 12.50pm 13 2 Heats Standing Long Jump 1.40pm 14 1 Heats Mini Javelin Male 1.40pm 15 8 Heats Shot Put - Female 1.40pm 16 4 Heats Track Events 800m Walk 2.20pm 17 2 Heats 800m Run 2.40pm 18 1 Heats 100m Walk 2.50pm 19 2 Heats 100m Run 2.55pm Heats 1500m Walk 3.10pm 21 1 Heats 1500m Run 3.25pm 22 1 Heats 4 x 100m Relays 3.40pm 23 4 Heats Finish Time: 4.00pm TRANS-TASMAN TOURNAMENT

30 ATHLETICS COMPETITION SCHEDULES (subject to change) SATURDAY 26 TH NOVEMBER Head Coaches Meeting 8.00am Marshalling 8.15am Event Start 8.30am EVENT TIME Event # # of DIVS STATUS 800m Walk 08.30am 17 2 Final 800m Run 08.45am 18 2 Final 200m Run 08.55am 2 14 Final 100m Wheelchair Race 09.15am 3 1 Final 50m Walk 09.20am 4 2 Final 50m Run 09.25am 5 5 Final 400m Walk 09.30am 6 3 Final 400m Run 09.45am 7 4 Final Break For Awards For Above Events & 5000 metre Run Field Events Softball Throw Male 10.45am 8 2 Final Mini Javelin Female 10.45am 9 5 Final Long Jump Male 10.45am 10 7 Final Softball Throw Female 11.20am 11 7 Final Shot Put Male 11.45am 12 1 Final Long Jump Female 11.45am 13 3 Final Standing Long Jump 11.45am 14 2 Final Mini Javelin Male 11.45am 15 5 Final Shot Put - Female 12.30pm 16 4 Final Break For Awards For All Field Events 100m Walk 2.00pm 19 2 Final 100m Run 2.05pm Final 1500m Walk 2.30pm 21 1 Final 1500m Run 2.45pm 22 2 Final 4 x 100m Relays 3.00pm 23 5 Final Break For Awards For Above Events Finish Time 4.45pm 28 TRANS-TASMAN TOURNAMENT 2016

31 MAP OF HAMILTON COLLEGE HALL PORRITT STADIUM CHARTWELL SHOPPING CENTRE DISTINCTION HOTEL HAMILTON INFORMATION CENTRE THE BASE SHOPPING CENTRE WATERWORLD POOL TRANS-TASMAN TOURNAMENT

32 MAP OF WATERWORLD SWIMMING POOL RACE MARSHALLING CONTROL ROOM AWARDS DAIS DIVE POOL (warm up and warm down) RACE POOL (25m and moveable to 50m) TEAM SEATING FAMILIES SEATING TEAM/VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION DESK AND ATHLETE COLLECTION AREA AFTER AWARDS CEREMONIES GENERAL SPECTATORS 30 TRANS-TASMAN TOURNAMENT 2016

33 MAP 1 OF PORRITT STADIUM PUBLIC PARKING STAFF PARKING AND BUS DROP OFF POINT FAMILY SEATING AREA FOLLOW GREEN ARROW TO MAIN ENTRANCE (Restricted Vehicle Access) GRANDSTAND (FAMILY SEATING AREA) RACE FINISH TEAM SEATING AREA AWARDS CEREMONY DAIS FIRST AID STATION FAMILY SEATING AREA TRANS-TASMAN TOURNAMENT

34 MAP 2 OF PORRITT STADIUM CAR PARK & STADIUM ENTRANCE Long Jump B Long Jump A Mini Javelin A B Softball Throw Shot Put A B TO ENTRY GATES MEETING ROOMS ADMIN & RESULTS FOOD WATER TOILETS CHANGING ROOMS SHOWERS & TOILETS Warm Up Running Warm Up Throws Must Be Supervised 32 TRANS-TASMAN TOURNAMENT 2016

35 Notes TRANS-TASMAN TOURNAMENT

36 Autographs 34 TRANS-TASMAN TOURNAMENT 2016

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