Regulations
Pärnu Beach Stadium Meeting 2024
World Athletics (WA) Continental Tour Bronze Label Meeting Guidelines
- General Provision
1.1. Scope of the guidelines.
These guidelines are in accordance with the regulations of World Athletics (hereinafter: WA) and the Estonian Athletics (hereinafter: EKJL) on the organisation of competitions.
1.2. Compliance with the guidelines.
Compliance with these guidelines is mandatory for all organisers and participants of the competitions.
1.3. Interpretation of the guidelines.
Throughout the competition, the resolution of any issues not specified by the guidelines or issues which are open to several interpretations shall be the competence of the WA Technical Delegate and the representative of the organiser.
- Objectives of the competition
2.1. Continuation of the tradition of Pärnu Beach Stadium meeting athletics competitions by organising high-level international athletics competition.
2.2. Increasing the visibility of Pärnu Urban Municipality by organising a high-level international athletics competition in the Estonian sports and culture space.
- Programme of the competition, and procedure
3.1. Name of the competition
Pärnu Beach Stadium meeting 2024 – World Athletics (WA) Continental Tour Bronze level meeting (hereinafter: Meeting)
3.2. Organiser of the Meeting
The organiser of the Meeting is the non-profit association Spordiürituste Korraldamise Klubi in cooperation with Pärnu Urban Municipality.
3.3. Time and place of the Meeting
The Meeting will take place on 28th May 2024, at the Pärnu Beach Stadium. The competition shall be conducted according to timetable approved by the Competition Director.
3.4. Events in the programme of the Meeting
Women: 60m, 100m, 1500m, 100m hurdles, long jump, high jump, javelin throw, hammer throw
Men: 60m, 100m, 1500m, 110m hurdles, long jump, javelin throw, hammer throw
Girls: (U14, U16, U18) 100m
Boys: (U14, U16, U18): 100m
3.5. Management of the Meeting
The Meeting shall be held under the management of the Competition Director in cooperation with the WA Technical Delegate and the representative of organiser.
- Terms for participation
4.1. Participants of the meeting
All athletes eligible to compete under the WA ER Rule 3 and compliant with the competition rules applicable to competitions organised within WA Continental Tour can participate. Estonian athletes must have a valid EKJL license.
4.2. Registration for the Meeting
To participate in the Meeting, a filled-in submission form shall be submitted to the organisers no later than May 23, 2024. Athletes shall be registered in the waiting list for the Meeting based on their registration form. Athletes who have received an invitation from the organiser to participate shall be registered in the list of participants of the Meeting.
- Technical conditions for the Meeting
5.1. Bib numbers
Bib numbers shall be issued at the Meeting venue no later than 1 hour before the start of the event.
5.2. Entry to an event
In order to entry to an event, an athlete shall report in the Call Room. For track events, the entry shall end 20 minutes, and for field events, 35 minutes before the scheduled start of the event. The competitors will be accompanied to the venue by judges.
5.3. Competition clothing and footwear. Items prohibited at venues.
The clothing and footwear of the competitors must fully comply with the requirements established by the WA rules and regulations.
5.4. Implements
Implements, that have a valid WA certificate and are in conformity with the Technical Rules, can and shall be used at the meetings.
Personal implements will be accepted for inspection up to 1.5 hours before the start of the respective event. The brand of the equipment must be identifiable by inspection, equipment must be in conformity with Technical Rules, and must have a valid WA certificate.
5.5. Track events
All track events are timed using Photo Finish System. In the women and men track events, the ranking and prize money winners will be determined based on the comparison of all race times. For athletes participating in other categories (U14, U16, U18), all the races will be considered as main race(s) and the results will be combined to give the overall ranking.
5.6. Field events
In long jump/triple jump and in throwing events, each athlete shall receive 3 attempts. After the third round, 8 athletes with the best results shall be awarded 3 additional attempts in the finals. Athletes are regrouped before the fourth and sixth round of an event.
In High Jump, if there is a draw for the first place amongst two or more athletes, a jump-off between these athletes shall be conducted, unless the relevant athletes at any stage decide not to jump further.
5.7. Protests and Appeals
All written appeals shall be handled by a three-member Jury of Appeal, which will be formed of referees and representatives of the organiser.
Any protests concerning the result or conduct of an event shall be made within 30 minutes of the official announcement of the result of that event.
- Prizes
6.1. Prizes to the best athletes at Pärnu World Athletics Bronze level meeting:
In the scheduled events, the top athletes shall be awarded with the following prize money:
Premium events (Women: 100m, 100m hurdles, high jump, javelin throw; Men: 100m, long jump, javelin throw)
1st place 1,000€, 2nd place 700€, 3rd place 500€, 4th place 300€, 5th place 200€. Premium events wil be included in the WA bronze label (C-level) ranking.
Classic events (Women: 60m, long jump, hammer throw; Men: 60m, 110 hurdles, hammer throw):
1st place 700€, 2nd place 500€, 3rd place 300€, 4th place 200€, 5th place 100€. Classic events will be included in the- WA bronze label (C-level) ranking.
National events (Women: 1500m; men: 1500m):
1st place 300€, 2nd place 200€, 3rd place 100€. National events will be included un the- WA bronze label (C-level) ranking.
The income tax of 20% applicable in the Republic of Estonia shall be withheld from the prize money.
The top young athletes shall be awarded with sponsors’ prizes.
- Funding
7.1. Travel expenses of the athletes.
The expenses of the athletes on travelling shall be borne by the sending club or by the individual. The organiser shall compensate the sending clubs for the transportation of the athletes in the amount of up to 100€ per five athletes. The travel expenses of invited participants shall be borne by the organiser.
7.2. Expenses on organising and carrying out the Meeting.
All expenses on organising and carrying out the Meeting shall be borne by Organisers mentioned in paragraph 3.2 of this document.
