INTER-HOUSE ATHLETICS 2023

“Heavenly Father, be with our young athletes as they test their physical skills.
Let them compete well but fairly. Let competition make them strong but never hostile.
Grant them the strength to beat their opponent and lead them always to help the opponent up.
Grant them moments to rejoice but not in the adversity of others. Help them to stay safe from injury, both physical and emotional.
Help them to learn something that matters once the competition is over. Help them remember that sport is just a game.
If they know victory, allow them to be happy. If they are denied, keep them from envy.
If through athletics they set an example, let it be a good one.”

HOUSE SEATING (WEST TO EAST)

Baloyi / Murray / Knapp-Fisher / De Beer / Knoll / MacRobert / Ochse

SCORING

INTER- HOUSE ATHLETICS RULES

A maximum of four events per athlete: 2 track & 2 field or two field & 2 track. Relays are not included.

Number of athletes per House per event.

Track events

100m – 2 athletes per House per event e.g. 1 x U14A 100m and 1 x U14B 100m

200m – 1 athlete per House per age group

400m – 1 athlete per House per age group

800m – 2 athletes per House per age group

1500m – 3 athletes per House per age group

Field Events

High Jump – 2 athletes per House per age group.

Please note the new rule in High Jump: In all inter-school meetings (Primary and High School) up to National Level, attempts are limited to 2 trials per height only.

Long Jump – 2 athletes per House per age group

Shot Put – 2 athletes per House per age group

The Medley Relay is a Junior/Senior event meaning U14 and U15 compete together, and U16, U17 & Opens compete together; however, they compete in their respective age groups for other events. The order of the Medley Relay is as follows:

Juniors

2 x 100m (Athletes must stay in their lane)

1 x 200m (Athletes must stay in their lane)

1 x 400m (Athletes can cut into the inside lane)

Fastest 4 athletes from U14 and U15 only

Seniors

2 x 100m (Athletes must stay in their lane)

1 x 200m (Athletes must stay in their lane)

1 x 400m (Athletes can cut into the inside lane)

Fastest 4 athletes from U16, U17 and Open only

Mixed 4 x 100m Relay

1 x athlete from U14 or U15

1 x athlete from U16

1 x athlete from U17

1 x athlete from Open

An athlete may not compete in 2 different age groups; this will lead to disqualification and loss of points.

The correct dress must be worn (House shirt and white shorts). Otherwise, the athlete will be disqualified.

Victor Ludorum: (Best athlete in age group) Only an athlete’s best three events are calculated. (It must be 1 track and 2 field or 1 field and 2 track).