Code of conduct ours and yours

Health and Safety

Ensuring all participants have a safe and enjoyable event is our number one priority. Be aware that there are no road closures on some courses. Be considerate of your fellow participants at all times. Listen to, and adhere to any instruction given to you by course marshals/race officials and traffic management personnel. First aid will be at the start/finish area, so please seek their advice and assistance if you are not feeling well. As a participant, you are responsible for carrying any personal medication, inhalers or other device required during physical activity. If you come across another participant who is not well, do not ignore them. If you think the situation is serious, seek the assistance of course marshals or call 111. If you see any potential hazards or suspicious objects at the start or out on course, please bring this to the attention of race officials/course marshals immediately.

Please note Ipods should not be worn during a race and wearing these may result in disqualification.

In the interest of safety and to comply with ground use no dogs are permitted in or around the course areas.

Photo and moving media images

By participating in our event you agree that we have the right to use any photographs/video taken by us or our representatives at the event of you and those included within the photograph/video. We may use the photograph/video in promotions, publications or other media material produced, including but not limited to: brochures, emails, media, websites, social media, etc.

If you no longer want your photographs/video to be used in this way then please contact Athletics Canterbury at the email address specified below under “Access to and correction of personal information”.

Privacy

In completing an Athletics Canterbury entry form, you provide Athletics Canterbury with personal information such as your time for running 5km, your name, date of birth and email address. This information will be collected and held by Athletics Canterbury and can be used by us, our sponsors, employees, contractors, third party payment providers and agents associated with the event for the purposes of:* administering your entry in the event* promoting the event, mail-out or other communication relating to the event* disclosing relevant information to medical and related personnel in the event if you need to receive medical treatment during the event.

Access to and correction of personal information

You can view and update the personal information you have provided at any time by contacting us at: gm@athleticscanterbury.org.nz

Club contacts

All of the following clubs have been built on the passion for running and racewalking. Each club in the Athletics Canterbury community is unique and consists of the widening variety of runners in the region. There will be a club that is right for you and your family so we encourage you to visit a local club. The benefits of club membership include discounted access to all Canterbury CC & R events, and the opportunity to socialise and train with like-minded runners.

ASHBURTON HARRIERS Whether you’re a first timer or a seasoned runner or walker, we are proud to cater for a variety of backgrounds and a range of abilities.

CANTERBURY TRIATHLON CLUB You don’t have to be a fast runner to take part, we are out to have some fun and you will get faster.

CANTERBURY MASTERS Canterbury Masters is not officially a club, but a voluntary organisation helping older athletes, from 35, all over NZ perform and do their best.

Contact: aws@xtra.co.nz

CHRISTCHURCH AVON While there is a competitive side to the club, runners of all abilities are welcomed and catered for with social memberships. Christchurch Avon members are a social bunch, enjoying club runs, dinners, and other activities, and we aim to have one or two club trips away each year.

METHODIST This is a very social club with partners, extended friends and family all enjoying getting out and participating. There are no pretentions with this club – the focus is on fun, fellowship and achieving to the best of your ability.

NEW BRIGHTON OLYMPIC NBO caters for people from all age groups who want to find friends through running, jumping and throwing. Our members are both competitive and social. We operate all year round and host the Tai Tapu Running Festival 15k event. We have a Clubrooms and grass track plus field set-ups at Rawhiti Domain off Keyes Rd including a small gym in the Clubrooms.

NORTH CANTERBURY Since forming in 1978 we have had many members participate with some of them becoming Canterbury and New Zealand champions representing New Zealand at World Championships, Commonwealth and Olympic Games. We welcome athletes of all ages & abilities.

PAPANUI TOC H Club equipment and high school grounds are open for all our athletes and training groups to use. Coaching and specialist training are available to all interested members and our club coaches can assist with developing training programmes.

PORT HILLS Port Hills is one of the largest athletics clubs in Canterbury with over 400 members. Port Hills Athletic Club takes pride in being a very social group of people who regularly combine our fantastic sport with the fun side of life.

RUN TIMARU Run Timaru is a club that welcomes runners of all abilities. Run Timaru has a long history in South Canterbury. Updated to suit modern runners and running, Run Timaru is going from strength to strength, supporting local runners, young and old, to always put their best foot forward.

SELWYN Selwyn Athletic Club welcomes children and adults to join in the fun and excitement of athletics. We encourage children to learn skills in all track and field events and to have fun. We support those athletes who choose to compete against other athletes in local interclub and national competitions.

SUMNER The Sumner Running Club is Christchurch’s adventure-focused running club. Club members participate and successfully compete in a variety of outdoor adventure sports including road, cross country & trail running, and orienteering,

UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY It does not matter how old or fit you currently are, we all start somewhere, most of our top athletes came from humble beginnings and have trained hard to get to where they are now. If this is, you then