{"id":17600,"date":"2025-12-04T22:38:37","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T11:38:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/klac23.org.au\/wordpress\/?p=17600"},"modified":"2025-12-04T22:38:39","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T11:38:39","slug":"%f0%9f%93%a3-knox-open-day-twilight-meet-important-update-for-knox-athletes-families-%f0%9f%93%a3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/klac23.org.au\/wordpress\/?p=17600","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udce3 KNOX OPEN DAY TWILIGHT MEET \u2013 IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR KNOX ATHLETES &amp; FAMILIES \ud83d\udce3"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"165\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/klac23.org.au\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Open-Day-Header-2-e1761446693376.png?resize=640%2C165\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/klac23.org.au\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Open-Day-Header-2-e1761446693376.png?w=840 840w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/klac23.org.au\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Open-Day-Header-2-e1761446693376.png?resize=300%2C78 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/klac23.org.au\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Open-Day-Header-2-e1761446693376.png?resize=100%2C26 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/klac23.org.au\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Open-Day-Header-2-e1761446693376.png?resize=200%2C52 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DO NOT FORGET YOUR NAME PATCH &#8211; WE WILL NOT BE PRINTING NEW ONES FOR THOSE WHO FORGET THEIR PATCH.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NO PATCH &#8211; NO COMPETE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd04 <strong>AGE UP EVENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve had a few questions about events not showing on the program. As noted in our entry info, not all events are available for every age group. Some athletes are entered in an \u201cAGE UP\u201d event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u23f1 Event times have now been updated in ResultsHQ.<br>\u2714 Log in to your Family Portal<br>\u2714 Go to Nominations<br>Here you\u2019ll find the events your athlete is entered in, along with the updated, correct event times.<br>Primary account holders can view full nomination details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udf26 <strong>WEATHER WATCH<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re monitoring the forecast closely \u2014 showers and possible storms are predicted for both the morning and afternoon.<br>Please ensure your athletes come prepared with:<br>\u2022 Warm and weather-appropriate clothing<br>\u2022 Wet-weather gear<br>\u2022 A change of clothes if needed<br>\ud83c\udf21 Expected temperature: around 21\u00b0C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udfc5 <strong>MEDAL ENGRAVING<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good news! Our engraver will be on site from 2:00 pm.<br>\ud83d\udcb0 Cost is usually around $5 per medal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DUTY ROSTER<\/strong><br>For those on duty, please arrive on time and help set up the events you have been assigned to.<br>Just a reminder for Knox Families &#8211; Duty is COMPULSORY.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Venue Information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Event locations are as per our standard setup &#8211; except that Long Jump 3 and Shot Put 3 are located at our Mini Olympics Area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A venue map is available for download here<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-medium-font-size\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-34bad1ec-be20-4056-837b-73ff8efed967\" href=\"https:\/\/klac23.org.au\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Knox-Track-25.jpg\">Venue Map<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/klac23.org.au\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Knox-Track-25.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-34bad1ec-be20-4056-837b-73ff8efed967\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Competition Area<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The area inside the track fence is for athletes and officials only. Parents and family members are not permitted to enter this area for any reason, including photography. You will be asked to leave the area if you enter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No Smoking \/ Vaping<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Knox LAC is a strictly NO SMOKING \/ NO VAPING venue. Anyone smoking or vaping within the venue will be asked to leave. Smoking is permitted only outside the venue and must be at least 10 metres away from entry points.`<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No Dogs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Little Athletics Victoria policy states that dogs are not permitted at any Little Athletics event. Knox is a strictly no-dogs venue, with signage displayed at all entry points. Please do not bring your dog, as you will not be permitted to enter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Service and special-needs dogs are permitted, but they must wear identification. Please inform us if you intend to bring any service dogs &nbsp;&#8211; this will ensure that our officials are aware before your arrival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Canteen<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hot and cold food, drinks, and confectionery will be available all day. A full BBQ will operate throughout the Day and into the evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Athlete Information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Events<\/strong><br>If you cannot remember the events you registered for, ResultsHQ will list the events. If you look up the calendar in Results HQ and go to Knox Open Day, you will see a list of the entered events.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Awards<\/strong><br>Medals: First, second, and third place<br>U15, U16, and U17 athletes will compete as one age group, except for sprint hurdles and boys shot put\/discus.<br>Ribbons: 4th\u20138th place for U6\u2013U8 athletes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uniform &amp; Registration Patch<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Athletes must wear their Centre or Club uniform along with their Registration Patch.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The registration patch must be pinned to the front of the athlete\u2019s top.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Athletes will not be permitted to compete without their patch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marshals will enforce this requirement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As we use a barcode-scanning system, the patch is essential.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your patch does not have a barcode, please ensure the LAVIC registration number is written clearly on it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Important: Please do not forget your registration patch. We can print a replacement if necessary, but no temporary patches will be provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Race Finish &amp; Presentations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Athletes will be placed in finish order and scanned for results. They will receive a printed ticket with their time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In timed finals, the top 3 athletes will be held in a \u201chot seat\u201d area until all heats are completed. Final medal placings will be confirmed before athletes proceed to presentations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Protests<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No protests will be accepted. No changes to events will be made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scratchings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are unable to attend or need to scratch from an event on the day, please let the event marshals know. This will help the event run efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spikes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spikes are permitted for U11\u2013U17 athletes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maximum 7mm: Conical or Xmas-tree spikes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High Jump \/ Javelin speciality spikes: Maximum 9mm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Timed Finals Procedure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All track events will be conducted as straight finals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If entries exceed available lanes, Timed Finals will determine overall placings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lane allocation and timed final composition will be random. Athletes will be placed in lanes at the start line. Athletes will not be permitted to run in preferred lanes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If entries do not exceed the maximum, the event will be run as a single final at the scheduled time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marshalling<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All athletes must report directly to the event area 15 minutes before their scheduled event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Track events take priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a track\u2013field clash:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Report to the field event to advise of the clash<br>2. Go to the track event<br>3. Return to the field event immediately after the race<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other Information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All LAVIC policies, including heat\/weather policies, will be enforced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knox LAC may cancel or postpone the event due to extreme weather. Athlete safety will always remain the top priority.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We will have child safety officers in place on the day.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Knox LAC Committee members will be available throughout the day to answer questions or provide assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We look forward to seeing you all on Saturday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See you at Open Day! \ud83d\udc9b\ud83d\udc99<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DO NOT FORGET YOUR NAME PATCH &#8211; WE WILL NOT BE PRINTING NEW ONES FOR THOSE WHO FORGET THEIR PATCH. 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