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Purpose and Benefits of Sanctioning Events
Purpose and Benefits of Sanctioning Events
(April 1, 2007)
As the Provincial Branch of Athletics Canada and the International
Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), BC Athletics and its
Divisions have the responsibility for the sanctioning of Athletics
(Cross Country Running [including Trail and Mountain], Race Walk, Road
Race [including Marathons and Ultras] and Track & Field)
events/competitions in British Columbia. The purposes and benefits of
sanctioning, as outlined below, are of value to the participant, event
organizer, sponsors, facility/venue owners and the viewing public.
Sanctioning events supports the goal of staging quality events and helps
to support the development of programs and services in Cross Country
Running, Race Walking, Road Running and Track & Field throughout
British Columbia.
Event Sanctioning
Purpose of sanctioning:
- Insures a commitment by the event organizer that the event will be
conducted in accordance with the IAAF, Athletics Canada and BC
Athletics rules.
- Insures that the event will be conducted in a fair and safe
manner.
- Insures the recognition of results (provided there is compliance
with #1 above).
- Insures that the event meets a standard of quality required for
sanctioning by BC Athletics.
Benefits of sanctioning your event:
- Liability Insurance - is required either through the
coverage provided by BC Athletics or alternative insurance provided
by the event organizer.
- Technical Assistance - Advice and support for the event
where needed.
- Officials - Access to Certified Technical Officials (as
required) to officiate the event.
- Calendar of Events - Listing and Promotion through both the
electronic and print versions at no charge and identifies it as a
Sanctioned Event.
- Equipment and Services - Discounts on BC Athletics
equipment rental and associate services (as available). See www.bcathletics.org/main/resources.htm
or contact bcathletics@bcathletics.org
- Cross Country Course Inspection and Review - Access to
information, process and contacts for the review and inspection of
Cross Country, Trail and Mountain Running courses.
- Road Course Measurement and Certification - Access to
information, process and contacts for the measurement and
certification of Road Running and Race Walking (road) courses.
- Track & Field Facility Review and Inspection - Access
to information, process and contacts for the review and inspection
of Track & Field facilities.
- Results - Recognition of results for the purpose of:
rankings, records; prizing; selection; and funding.
- Event Participation - Increases the base of potential
entrants in your event with over 80,000 club and school members
throughout British Columbia.
- Increased Prestige - For many events, the BC Athletics
sanction improves the event's public perception. A sanction lets the
participants know that the event will be run in accordance with the
applicable rules.
- Logos and Marks - A sanctioned event has the right to use
the BC Athletics and Division logos to promote the fact that the
provincial governing body has sanctioned the event. These are
available at: www.bcathletics.org/main/resources.htm#logos
- Dispute Resolution - If requested, BC Athletics will assist
in the process of resolving issues (outside of the competition)
between the event participants and the sanctioned event.
Sanctioning Competitions
See the following links for the forms to sanction events and the BC
Athletics Sanctioned Events Submission Form:
To access these services for your sanctioned event, answer any
questions you have or access more information please contact the BC
Athletics Office at:
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