Why not try... Cyber Multi-Events

Why not try... Cyber Multi-Events | 19.07.2008

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An enterprising group of athletics enthusiasts from the UK are hoping to create the first ever "Cyber-Multi-Events Competition" to encourage young people to participate more in athletics.

The first competition will focus on the 200m, the High Jump and the Javelin, and is planned to take place between 01-07 September.

All athletes participating in the event will have their coaches record their performances during this period and email them in to the ‘Cyber organisers' - all results will be taken on a trust basis.

The competition is free and open to international applicants, with the best overall performances in each age group receiving £25.00 each.

The male and female age groups are broken down into birth year (1992,1993,1994,1995) between Jan 1 and 31 Dec.

Scores will be calculated on the usual Point Score sheets for Combined Events in the UK.

Any athlete wishing to take part must register by the 25th August, by sending their name, date of birth, sex, club and coach's name and email address to charles.laugharne@googlemail.com.

Pre-event entry lists and the full results from the inaugural Cyber Multi-Event will be available on www.athletics-results.co.uk

Winning Athletes will receive their prize a month after the close of the event.

The competition is not subject to any rules, other than the requirement of Coaches to declare accurate results for performances.

Performances can be held at the Club track or from an event, as long as they are within the allocated time period.

The event needs 200 participants signed up before the 25th August 2008 or else it will be cancelled, so why not give it a go!