CLUB ORGANIZATION

Norwesters Track and Field Club is a non-profit society registered under the Societies Act (B.C.). The Club is affiliated with the B.C. Amateur Athletics Association (B.C.A.A.A.) the Provincial Governing body for Track and Field, and Athletics Canada. It has been a major track and field organization since 1960. The Club is governed by a Board of Directors of not more than sixteen elected by the Club membership. It has its own constitution.

MEET REGISTRATIONS

Most track meets require pre-registration for each event and impose a deadline for entries. Entries are mailed or faxed prepaid by the Club. Athletes (or parents) are contacted once by the Meet Entries Coordinator before each competition. Athletes must choose events to be entered at this time or convey their decisions by prompt return phone call. Prior to registering, parents/athletes are advised to study the meet schedules emailed to them to avoid potential conflicts between events. Once an athlete has conveyed their wish to be entered in an event or meet, the registrar will complete the necessary forms for entry, and prepay the entry fees. Athletes who fail to participate in an event (scratch) in which they are entered will be charged the cost of the meet entry. (unless the scratch is authorized by a coach for a medical reason).

Junior Development (J.D.) athletes must conform to all J.D rules which are posted on the BC Athletics website. Policies regarding events and distances allowed, including competing only in the child’s age group are closely followed.