22 Oct WPA PRE-SEASON TRACK AND FIELD MEETINGS
Western Province Athletics (WPA) will be presenting the following Pre-Season Track & Field Meetings.
The Pre-Season athletics meetings are scheduled for: (Programmes and times will be sent out once confirmed)
Western Province Athletics – Track & Field Fixtures – Pre-Season
November 2021
Day Date Meeting Duration Venue
Saturday 06-Nov-21 Yellowtail Track Meeting +- 6 hours Green Point Athletics Stadium
Wednesday 10-Nov-21 WPA Street Mile 1 +- 2 hours Youngsfield Military Base
Saturday 13-Nov-21 Field Meeting +- 6 hours Green Point Athletics Stadium
Saturday 20-Nov-21 Yellowtail Track Meeting +- 6 hours Green Point Athletics Stadium
Wednesday 24-Nov-21 WPA Street Mile 2 +- 2 hours Youngsfield Military Base
Saturday 27-Nov-21 Field Meeting +- 6 hours Green Point Athletics Stadium
December 2021
Day Date Meeting Duration Venue
Saturday 04-Dec-21 Yellowtail Track Meeting +- 6 hours Parow Athletics Track
Wednesday 08-Dec-21 WPA Street Mile 3 +- 2 hours Youngsfield Military Base
Saturday 11-Dec-21 Field Meeting +- 6 hours Green Point Athletics Stadium
Saturday 18-Dec-21 TAK Summer Series Parow Athletics Track
Wednesday 22-Dec-21 WPA Street Mile Final +- 2 hours Youngsfield Military Base
Due to the length of each meeting (4-6 hours), not all events will be included in every meeting’s program and
events will be alternated to accommodate everyone.
Entry procedures to be strictly followed: (As per ASA guidelines)
● Entries will be on a pre-entry basis only; No entries will be accepted after the entry closing date and
time; we will send the link & spreadsheet to everyone. (For more information you can contact the WPA
Office by 0214183232 or events@wpathletics.co.za) There is only a limited number of entries available.
● Entries have to reach the WPA office by email before 17:00 on the following dates:
o Wednesday, 4 November 2021 (For the event on the 6th of November 2021)
o Monday, 8 November 2021 (For the event on the 10th of November 2021)
o Wednesday, 10 November 2021 (For event on the 13th of November 2021)
o Wednesday, 17 November 2021 (For event on the 20th of November 2021)
o Monday, 22 November 2021 (For event on the 24th of November 2021)
o Wednesday, 24 November 2021 (For event on the 27th of November 2021)
o Wednesday, 1 December 2021 (For the event on the 4th of December 2021)
o Monday, 6 December 2021 (For the event on the 8th of December 2021)
o Wednesday, 8 December 2021 (For the event on the 11th of December 2021)
o Monday, 20December 2021 (For the event on the 22nd of December 2021)
● No late entries will be accepted after closing date.
● Entries will be confirmed by a return email by the Google Form after the entry form and proof of entry
fee payment is received;
● All athletes wanting to enter must be in possession of a 2021 ASA/WPA license number (permanent or
temporary). Athletes who are not registered for the 2021-year, will be allowed to buy a temporary
license number. The temporary license will then only be valid for that specific meeting.
*However, athletes are still free to register at an affiliated Club.
● Entry fee per athlete per competition (even if entering more than one event) = R30.00 per athlete per
meeting;
● Temporary license fee per meeting = R25.00
● Payment of entry fees has to be done by EFT to WPA. Proof of payment has to accompany the entry form
before closing date/time (at 17:00 on the specific closing date) preceding the next Track & Field meeting;
● WPA Banking details:
Western Province Athletics
Bank: FNB
Account Number: 62738886269
Branch Code: 260209
o Ref: Name, surname and club/school of athlete and date of meeting; (e.g. Athlete; Club – 6 Nov)
● On the day of competition, only pre-entered and confirmed athletes will be allowed to enter the stadium
– start/entry lists with all accepted names together with ASA/WPA license numbers will be checked at the
athletes entrance gate. NO athlete allowed to enter the stadium if not pre-entered and accepted as per
prescription. Athletes that require a temporary license will receive it at the gate.
● A Maximum of 2000 persons allowed within the stadium at any time and all Covid protocols always to be
followed.
● WPA reserves all rights with regards to acceptance of any entrees.
● WA/ASA rules will be followed.
Covid-19 protocol:
Due to the current situation of the Covid-19 pandemic, strict operating procedures will be followed by WPA
before and during the scheduled meetings as prescribed by government regulations and ASA.
Procedures are:
● Stadium: – The stadium will be closed for a period of 24 hours before the start of any meeting. This
means that the stadium will not be available for any training 24hours until the meeting. This will allow
the stadium staff to clean and sanitize the inside of the stadium and buildings (bathrooms, etc).
Alternative arrangements for athletes training at Parow athletics Track can be made to train at a different
facility through the WPA office.
● Masks: – Masks must be worn by everybody when entering the stadium and during the entire stay inside
the stadium except when athletes are warming up or competing and social distancing must be followed
at all times.
● Sanitizing: – A sanitizing station will be available at the entrance so everybody can sanitize their hands; all
event stations will also have sanitizer.
● Temperature screening: – The temperature of everybody entering the stadium will be screened at the
entrance. A person with a temperature reading of above 38 will not be allowed;
● Health questionnaire: – A health questionnaire will be available at the gate for everybody to complete;
but will also send out to everyone to complete before coming to the event.
● Athletes: – Athletes will be allowed to remove their masks during their warm-up routine and during
competition, however athletes in the field events will be required to wear their masks between attempts;
Athletes will be required to leave the field immediately after concluding their event;
PLEASE NOTE: ATHLETES AND COACH ARE KINDLY ASKED TO LEAVE THE COMPETITION ARENA ONCE
DONE WITH EVENT, THIS WILL ALLOW ALL ATHLETES TO HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO COMPETE IN
THEIR EVENT
An entrance fee of R30.00 will be charged at the gate, for spectators.
Toilet facilities will be available, but no more than 5 persons allowed at any one time per restroom and
strict Covid 19 protocols followed.
Athletes must please report to the gate 90 min before their event so that Covid 19 protocols can be
completed, and entry confirmation can be done.
Thank you to the following sponsor for the making the Track & Field Pre-Season a
possibility
