Centre Awards
1.Participation and Service Awards.
All athletes registered with Wyong Athletic Centre Inc are entitled to receive a participation trophy, providing they advise they will be attending Presentation Day. A Service Award will be presented in increments of either 5 or 10 years with a trophy.
2. Ten Years Service Award (Trophy and voucher)
Athletes completing ten years service (registration with LANSW or ANSW) with Wyong Athletic Centre Inc will receive a suitable trophy and suitable voucher.
3. Athlete Life Membership (Trophy)
Athletes completing fifteen years service (registration with LANSW or ANSW) with Wyong Athletic Centre Inc will be awarded Athlete Life Membership. The athlete will receive a suitable trophy as determined by the Committee. They will receive free Centre membership in subsequent years. (Fees payable to LANSW and/or ANSW must still be paid by the athlete). Athlete Life Members under the age of 18 are not eligible to vote at any meetings.
4. Age Champion (Trophy and voucher)
U/7 to U/17 age groups, 18 to 35 age group and 36+age group registered with Wyong Athletic Centre Inc. 1 male and 1 female in each of these groups will win the age group Champion Award.
This will be determined by the following:
Every Thursday night of the season will earn points.
Points will be awarded per place in each event. 10pts for 1st, 9pts for 2nd, 8pts for 3rd and so on.
Athletes will also earn 1 point for each event competed in.
To be eligible for this award an athlete must have attended at least 50% of competition nights and be a full member of Wyong Athletic Centre Inc.
No Point score is calculated on the 18th of January 2024 and the 14th of March 2024
5. Encouragement Award (Trophy)
U/7 through to U/17 age groups, 18 to 35 age group and 36+age group registered with Wyong Athletic Centre Inc. 1 male and 1 female in each of these groups will win the age group Encouragement Award.
This will be determined by the following:
Every Thursday night of the season athletes will earn 1 point for equalling their PB, 2 points for bettering their PB and 1 point for each event competed in. The winners of the awards will be the male and female athletes with the most points in each group other than the Age Champion.
To be eligible for this award an athlete must have attended at least 50% of competition nights and be a full member of Wyong Athletic Centre Inc.
No Point score is calculated on the 18th of January 2024 and the 14th of March 2024
6. Athlete of the Year (Name on plaque on perpetual shields, trophy and voucher)
a)The Little Athlete of the Year awarded to one athlete in the Little Athletics age groups that achieves the best performance at the highest level LANSW Track and Field event as decided by the Committee.
b) The Senior Athlete of the Year awarded to one athlete registered with ANSW that achieves the best performance at the highest level of ANSW or AA Track and Field event as decided by the Committee.
A separate Multi Class Athlete of the Year award may be awarded, at the discretion of the Committee, to either or both a Little Athlete or a Senior Athlete if appropriate.
Incentive Awards for LANSW and ANSW Registered Athletes
1. Athletes that qualify for LANSW State Track & Field Championships will be given $50.
To be presented at Presentation Day with the State certificates.
2. Athletes that qualify for LANSW Region Championships (and compete)will be given $20.
To be presented at Presentation Day with the Region certificates.
3. Athletes that medal at ANSW State Track & Field Championships will be given $50.
4. Athletes that medal at LANSW or ANSW Out of Stadia Championships receive a $50 discount on the following season’s registration fee.
Dual registered athletes will only qualify for the higher of all awards.
Athletes will be presented with their awards where possible at Presentation Day.
Athlete Sponsorship Program
Athletes that qualify for State team representation to compete at AA events or ALA events (including any joint events) should be encouraged to register or re-register with Wyong Athletic Centre Inc through the following incentive program.
· 100% of registration fees reimbursed by Wyong Athletic Centre Inc
The above will apply to the athlete/s record from the season prior to registration or re-registration.
· $250 to assist in travel or other expenses to be presented to the athlete on selection or entering the event.
· Promotion on the Centre’s website and the Centre will attempt wider publicity/promotion.
The two items above will only apply for the athlete/s achievements during the Centre’s current season after registration/re-registration.
In return for the State team incentive athlete/s will be required to wear Wyong Athletic Centre apparel (where permitted) at all athletic events.
· Athletes qualifying to represent Australia in Track & Field teams or Out of Stadia teams will be presented with $500 immediately prior to departure with the team. This is in addition to any benefits gained through the Athlete Sponsorship Program.
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