1. The track will NOT be available for use until our first competition - the Strive Interclub on the 7th Feb - enter online by 7pm 6th Feb here. Please note we are running Prog A with some slight changes (draft timetable). Remember final timetable is released after entries have closed.

• Spikes: Detailed information is due to be released by Venueswest. We can confirm that the same 'Mondo friendly' spikes as per the last track will be suitable for this one. Officials will be checking and athletes are responsible for ensuring they have the correct spikes fitted. If in doubt ask at our rego desk (where 7mm Christmas trees are available for purchase). Competition will not be held up for an athlete who needs to obtain correct spikes. See spike info below from Venueswest's website.

1. The following weekend is the WA State Championships 14-16th Feb & information & entry can be found here

    

2. Junior athletes (u20) considering competing at nationals will be able to find information on the Australian Junior Championships (Syd 12-16th March) here including the online entry process which is now open & closes on 21st Feb 2014.
   
   
3. The Perth Track Classic is going to be one not to be missed!! Here on the 22nd Feb, don't miss your opportunity to see Australia's best athletes in action as well as some international stars. Ticket info & more can be found here
   If you are wanting to compete at the Perth Track Classic entries close with Athletics Australia on the 7th Feb & can be done here
   If that level of competition is a little out of your reach, but you are aged 7-17 & keen to have a run, then check out the Fastest Fan - Kids 100m race which will be on at the Classic & will get you and 2 adults tickets to the event
   
   
4. The WA Combined Events State Championships & State 10km walk are the week after (27th/28th Feb) with entry information to follow soon.

SPIKES

To maximise performance and prevent damage to the mondo surface, athletes must not use sharp spikes that will penetrate the surface.  The mondo track is designed such that blunt spikes will depress the surface and the rebound effect will propel them forward, thereby maximising performance. As such, the only spikes permitted for use on the track are of the Christmas Tree and Pyramid shape variety as pictured. The composition of the spike, i.e. ceramic or metal, is irrelevant and will not be monitored.

For all training and competition the spikes must conform to the below rules;

• Track spikes must not exceed 7mm
• Field spikes must not exceed 9mm except for javelin & high jump which must not exceed 12mm