Athletics Carnival next week

Important information regarding the Athletics Carnival

Our Annual Athletics Carnival is the largest community sporting event for 2018. The day allows students and staff alike to develop new friendships through participating in a range of events. Students are given an opportunity to compete in a full program of events and secure their place in the divisional athletics team.

The Athletics Carnival is on Wednesday 14 March from 9.15am - 2pm at the Coburg Athletics Track, 20 Outlook Drive, Coburg. Competitors in 3000m and 1500m events should arrive by 8.45am. 

Attendance is compulsory for students in Years 7-9. Should your child be ill on the day, please provide an appropriate medical note. Payment for the Carnival ($12.50) and consent can be made via Compass by Sunday 11 March.

Getting to the Venue

All Students are to make their own way to the track and will be dismissed from the venue. The recommended transport route is via tram however a cycling route has also been suggested (see below).

Students can take tram 11 from the front of Northcote High (towards Preston) and get off at stop 43, Coburg. Staff members will meet students at stop 43 and direct them towards the Athletics Track.

Alternatively a riding route has been suggested with teaching staff placed along the route (Merri Creek Trail and at the exit point for the Athletics Track).

Should you have any questions/concerns please contact Jack O’Shea via email (oshea.jack.b@edumail.vic.gov.au) as soon as possible. Please include your child’s full name and tutorial group. Students will need to arrive at Coburg Athletics Track by 9.15am for roll marking.

Other things to know...

Times:            

8.30am – 8.45am – All students wishing to compete in the longer track events (3000m and 1500m) must arrive at the track and proceed to the sign-in tables at the front entrance before marshalling for their race.

8:45-9:15am – All students must arrive at the track and sign-in no later than 9:15am.

10:00am – All other events begin

2pm – All students will make their own way home from the track. NO buses will be provided. Staff will be  there to assist students with directions to public transport options.

Venue:           

Coburg Athletics Track, 20 Outlook Drv Coburg.

Uniform:        

Students should be Sun Smart, bringing a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and a long sleeve shirt with a collar. All students are strongly encouraged to wear their House Colours/fancy dress. House allocations can be found on Compass next to the student’s name. It is also recommended that students bring a picnic blanket.

Cost:               

$12.50 per student

Consent:        

Payment and Consent for the swimming carnival can be done via Compass or the front office.  The due date for payment and consent is Sunday 11th March.

Food:              

All students are encouraged to bring a snack and plenty of water. Northcote High School canteen staff will be running a BBQ at the athletics track where food can be purchased.

Family Participation:

All parents/guardians are invited to attend the Carnival with events running from 9:00am – 1:40pm. There are competitive track and field events and novelty events catering for all students.

Students in Years 10-12

• Year 10, 11 and 12 classes will still be running.
• Year 10, 11 and 12 students wishing to compete in the Athletics Carnival will need to attend the sign-up meeting (Thursday 8th March during Lunch) and register for events.
• If Year 10,11 and 12 students sign up for an event they are required to attend the carnival for the entire day.

Program of events