FS Secondary Schools Athletics 2024 PR
FS Secondary Schools Athletics 2024 PR
FS Secondary Schools Athletics 2024 PR
HIGH SCHOOLS
ATHLETICS
CHAMPIONSHIPS
PROGRAMME
ASA & SASA Rules apply
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COMPETITION RULES................................................................................ 5
CURRENT RECORDS...................................................................................6
PROGRAMME............................................................................................ 11
OFFICIALS...................................................................................................18
MESSAGE OF SUPPORT FROM
THE SUPERINTENDENT GENERAL
As the Free State Department of Education, we continue indefinitely with our quest to
create an environment that is conducive to promotion of an all-inclusive education,
growth, healthy living, unity within the society, and an active participation through
co-curricular and enrichment programs, which comprise vigorous involvement by
leaners in Schools Athletics, among others.
It is my wish that as you did previously, you will continue to embrace the values of
good sportsmanship that will inspire our learners to participate freely and to their
maximum ability and potential.
It is the objective of this Department, in line with the National Development Plan
2030 to encourage participation in Sports and Physical Education as they are an
integral part of the holistic development of a learner. Schools are where talent is
identified, career choices made (including a career in sport) as well as where good
habits are learnt.
Given the growing problem of obesity, the habit leading to an active lifestyle can
be developed at a young age through participation in sport. This positive initiative
needs to be expanded. Participation in sport and especially athletics has helped
to alleviate negative and unbecoming behaviors such as substance abuse, alcohol
abuse, teenage pregnancy and gangsterism, to mention just a few.
I would like to commend and appreciate the contribution of parents, teachers, SYRAC
officials and members of the society for their unwavering support and contribution
to the success of the event. As organizers of the event and Departmental officials, I
really commend you for all your efforts over the years.
I should thank and salute all athletes here for working very hard
and tirelessly in preparation of this event. You are all winners
for the mere fact that you are representing your schools and
Districts in this big event.
Welcome to the athletes at the prestige Free State Secondary Schools Athletics
Championship. You all arrived because of the assistance from your parents, coaches
and school. We thank all for their effort and wish you the best in your endeavour to
be the champion.
An event of this magnitude has many partners to make it a special event for all.
Therefore, we thank the LOC, Free State Education Department, Department Sport,
Arts and Culture and Mangaung municipality for their continued support.
May you achieve your personal goal during the competition with your fellow athletes.
Always set your goal to be the best using your sportsmanship to reach your goal.
Welkom aan al die atlete en beamptes by die Vrystaat Sekondêre Skole Atletiek
Kampioenskap.
Almal is by die byeenkoms deurdat hulle ondersteuning ontvang het van ouers,
afrigters en skole. Ons dank aan almal en wens elkeen die beste toe in hulle poging
gedurende die kampioenskap.
ʼn Byeenkoms van hierdie omvang is afhanklik van ondersteuners en borge. Ons
dank aan die plaaslike organiseringskomitee, Vrystaat Onderwys Departement,
Departement Sport, Kuns en Kultuur en die Mangaung munisipaliteit vir hulle
ondersteuning.
Mag elkeen sy persoonlike doelwit bereik saam met sy mede atlete gedurende
die kampioenskap. Stel altyd jou doelwit om die beste te wees en gebruik jou
sportmangees om dit te bereik.
IAAF, ASA AND SASA RULES WILL BE APPLIED. BY ORDER: FREE STATE SECONDARY SCHOOL ATHLETICS
SASA CHAMPIONSHIPS:
TAKE-OFF BOARD DISTANCES FROM LANDING AREA - TRIPLE JUMP - 2024
Take-off board distance from landing area
Age BOYS GIRLS
19 13m 11m
17 11m 9m
15 9m 9m