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OVERVIEW
Track and Field competitions will welcome a maximum of 1,200 participants. This will be one of the largest events in the Outgames, with a complete programme open to athletes of all levels of ability.

DATES
• Sunday, 30 July 2006
• Monday, 31 July 2006
• Tuesday, 1 August 2006
• Wednesday, 2 August 2006
• Thursday, 3 August 2006

SANCTIONED BY
Track and Field competitions will be sanctioned by the Fédération Québécoise d’Athlétisme, member of Athletics Canada, which is a member of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).

AFFILIATION | MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
Athletes must be members of a federation recognised by the IAAF. Athletes who are not members of an IAAF-recognised federation or club may purchase a temporary license from the Fédération Québécoise d’Athlétisme for a cost of $10 CAD at the time of their registration. Affiliated athletes must provide proof of membership at the time of their registration. Athletes should get their bib number as they registrered at the Palais des congrès de Montréal.

ORGANISING COMMITTEE

• Ms. Sonia Leclair, Sport Coordinator for the 1st Outgames
• Mr. François Pap, Competition Director
• Mr. Joël Dada, Assistant Competition Director
• Ms. Cécile Lefebvre, Coordinator in Charge of Officials and Technical Services
• Mr. Said Boujmada, Protocol and Ceremonies Coordinator
• Mr. Christophe Vivien, Volunteer Coordinator
• Mr. Serge Thibaudeau, Technical Representative from the Fédération Québécoise d’Athlétisme

RULES
IAAF rules will be used, as well as those of World Masters Athletics.

The maximum spike length allowed is 7mm for track events and 9mm for field events.

ANTI-DOPING POLICY
The 1st World Outgames endorses a healthy and fair approach to sports training and competition. Sport events in the 1st World Outgames are sanctioned by provincial, national, and in some cases, international sports governing bodies. In order to adhere to the rules of these sporting federations and to guarantee that the Outgames are run in a fair and just manner, GLISA and the Outgames have adopted the policy as set by the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES), and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

Consequently, all athletes competing in the 1st World Outgames must adhere to GLISA’s position on drugs in sport and may be required to undergo drug-testing. We encourage all participants to become familiar with this policy.
 
POLICY ON TRANSITIONED AND TRANSGENDER ATHLETES
The objective of the 1st World Outgames in this regard is to provide an experience where all athletes are able to compete in a safe and welcoming environment, without discrimination of any kind. Our priority is to find the appropriate balance to ensure that no person, regardless of their birth gender, is disadvantaged in athletic competition and at the same time that no person participating in the Outgames experiences discrimination.

GLISA and the 1st World Outgames have collaborated so as to develop a policy that reflects this balance. We encourage all participants, especially those who have identified themselves as ‘transgender’ in the registration process, to become familiar with this policy.

COMPETITION FORMAT
Participants' age will be determined by their age on 31 December 2006, as follows:

The information of your best performance between June 1st 2005 and April 31st is mandatory upon registration for the following events: 800m, 1500m, 5000m, high jump and pole vault.
The different events will start in waves based on each athlete’s best time. In case of NoTime, the athletes will start in the slower waves. For the fields’ events, the best performances will help the organising committee to fix the starting height and its progression during the competition.

Participants may register for a maximum of five (5) events including the relays.

The Call Room:
Participants must present themselves at the designated location on the site no later than two hours before the scheduled time of each event at the designated (see the Technical Information Center on the competition site).

No changes to registrations will be permitted after the registration deadline.
 
Qualifying heats will be staged according to the number of registrations in each age category. The best times and positions in the 100m, 200m, and 400m events will advance to the semi-finals. Depending upon the number of registrations in certain age categories, the semi-finals may be cancelled (as per IAAF regulations).
 
Depending upon the number of registrations in each age category, some categories will be regrouped together. Competition results, however, will remain separated by age category.

Ranking in other events will be determined by the best results (time and distance). Qualifying heats will be grouped together.

Weighing and Implement of the Weights :
The weight of personal implements will take place during fixed hours, on the day before the competition from 15:00 to 17:00.

Events Offered

AGE CATEGORIES

• 18 – 29 yrs
• 30 – 34 yrs
• 35 – 39 yrs
• 40 – 44 yrs
• 45 – 49 yrs
• 50 – 54 yrs
• 55 – 59 yrs
• 60 – 64 yrs
• 65 – 69 and so on (5-year age brackets)

Relay Events
Relay teams will be determined by the total added age of each participant. The age groups for the relay events are the following:

The Organising Committee will accept the registration of relay teams on the eve of the preliminary event at 16 h at the latest. The limit of events (5) still applies. These relay teams should give to the Technical Information Center (TIC), the following informations :

• Team name and number
• Bib number
• Year of birth of each member
• First name and name of each participant

COMPETITION SCHEDULE (Preliminary)

You will find the competition schedule below in a PDF file. If you are registered to more than one event, it is your responsibility to avoid scheduling conflicts.

Warm-up periods are included inside each time slot.

REFEREES AND OFFICIALS

Officials for the event are recognised by their track and fields federation

EQUIPEMENTS AND VENUE
Pole volt and decathlon
The participants are welcome to use their own pole during the training sessions, or during the pole vault or decathlon competitions. Each participant will ensure the transportation of their own competition equipment. On the track and field competition site, the organization of the games will place, at the disposal of all participants, a secured storage zone.

Description:

• Running track: Synthetic polyurethane surface running track, 8 lanes in the straightaways and 8 lanes in the curve.
• Jumps: Synthetic polyurethane surface.
• Field: Discus throw, shot put, hammer throw; concrete throwing circle
• Javelin: Synthetic surface
• Warm-up periods will be scheduled within time slots.

SERVICES

• Changing room and shower
• First aid
• Concessions
• Services of physiotherapy and massotherapy for the participants

Physiotherapy and Massage
In partnership with the Fédération québécoise des massothérapeutes and Kinatex Sport Physio, the 1st World Outgames is pleased to offer physiotherapy and massage services in the following locations:

• Parc Jean-Drapeau
• Centre sportif du Parc olympique
• Complexe sportif Claude-Robillard
• Viger Square (massotherapy only)
  

These services will also be available to volunteers and spectators at special rates.

COMPETITION SITE AND TRANSPORTATION
Track and Field competitions will be held at the Claude-Robillard Sport Complex, which will host about ten other sporting events during the Outgames. The site can accommodate more than 6000 spectators during competitions.

Complexe sportif Claude-Robillard

Crémazie

RESULTS
The results will be available on the competition web site and on the 1st World Outgames web site.

MEDALS
Every participant in the 1st World Outgames Montréal 2006 event will receive a participation medal. In recognition of personal achievement in Track and Field, there will also be medals awarded for first, second and third place in each of the age categories and event divisions listed above. Medal presentations will take place at the end of the morning and afternoon sessions.

ACCREDITATION
During the accreditation, participants from Canada will be required to show government-issued identification with a photo. For athletes from all other countries, a passport will be the preferred form of identification. Furthermore, every participant will be required to provide his or her participant number.

Main Accreditation Centre (Salle 220C Hall Viger)
Volunteers
20 to 23 July	08:00 to 18:00	Palais des congrès de Montréal
Participants - Conference
24 to 28 July	08:00 to 20:00	Palais des congrès de Montréal
Participants - Sport and Culture
27 and 28 July	08:00 to 20:00	Palais des congrès de Montréal
29 July	08:00 to 18:00	Palais des congrès de Montréal
30 July	08:00 to 12:00	Palais des congrès de Montréal

Late Accreditation (Limited Services)
30 July to 5 août	08:00 to 18:00	Olympic Stadium (rotonde)
30 July to 3 août	08:00 to 18:00	Complexe sportif Claude-Robillard
4 August	08:00 to 14:00	Complexe sportif Claude-Robillard
30 July	12:00 to 18:00	Palais des congrès (5e étage)
31 July to 5 August	08:00 to 18:00	Palais des congrès (5e étage)

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES

Saturday 29 July at 10:00:
Invitation from the Montréal Galopin/Front Runners to their morning run on the beautiful Mont Royal, where you will discover a breath taking view of the city. The run will be followed by a get together breakfast at a local bagel shop.

Sunday 30 July, from 16:00 to 19:00:
At Le Club Sandwich 1578, rue Sainte-Catherine Est, Montreal with Frontrunner slides, draw prizes, cash bar, and guest speakers.

Wednesday 2 August at 18:30:
Invitation from the Galopin/Front Runners will organize a 10km run/guided-visit of the Montréal old town, gay village and different sites of interests.

SPORT COORDINATOR
If you have any questions about Track and Field, email us at trackandfield@montreal2006.org.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
Track and Field FAQs will be posted on these pages soon.

AFFILIATION | MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
Athletes must be members of a federation recognised by the IAAF. Athletes who are not members of an IAAF-recognised federation or club may purchase a temporary license from the Fédération Québécoise d’Athlétisme at accreditation at a cost of $10 CAD. Licensed athletes must provide proof of membership at accreditation.

REGISTRATION FOLLOW-UP
Visit the statistics page to see an overview of the 1st World Outgames Montréal 2006 participating cities.

REGISTRATION TWO GREAT LATE REGISTRATION FEE OFFERS! Go for the full package or for the à la carte – it’s up to you! Register as an individual or as a team. Bring your friends. Come play for real. The registration period for the 1st World Outgames ends very soon! To be eligible to participate, it is essential that your registration is paid in full.   Please take a few minutes to complete your profile, if needed, and pay your registration online to ensure your place in your selected activity/activities.   Hurry! Time is running out!   FULL REGISTRATION PACKAGE* Sports and Culture   $325 CAD   Full Registration package for Sport and Culture participants includes: One event (sport or culture) Participation at the Opening Ceremony Participation at the Closing Ceremony One métro/bus pass A participation medal Free admission as a spectator to your selected sport/cultural activities Reduced admission fee to all other sports (as a spectator) Participant Souvenir Bag which includes: city and transit maps, official games programme, souvenir poster and Montréal and Québec tourist information brochures Rebate of $100 CAD for the International Conference 20% discount for the games' souvenir book Over a week of friendship, fun and discoveries! *Note : - Subject to change without notice. - Additional sports/cultural activity (maximum 3) at $75 CAD. - Offer valid for new registration. Subject to availability as some   events (sport or culture) may close before the deadline.  I want to register now >>  For more information, please visit the Registration page. À LA CARTE PROMOTION* Sports and Culture   $75 CAD   The À la carte Promotion* for Sport and Culture participants includes: One event (sport or culture) A participation medal Free admission as a spectator to your selected sport/cultural activities Participant Souvenir Bag which includes: city and transit maps, official games programme, souvenir poster and Montréal and Québec tourist information brochures Over a week of friendship, fun and discoveries! *Note : - Subject to change without notice. - Additional sports/cultural activity (maximum 3) at $75 CAD. - Offer valid for new registration. Subject to availability as some   events (sport or culture) may close before the deadline.  I want to register now >>  For more information, please visit the Registration page.