Complete SSFA 55+ Games Rule book is available here.

RULES AND INFORMATION

1. World Athletic (WA) rules shall apply.

2. All women's age categories will compete together in field events.

3. All men's age categories will compete together in field events.

4. Women will compete first followed by men.

5. Youngest age categories compete first ending with the oldest.

6. Decisions about combining age and gender categories for track events will be made at the discretion of the Venue Official on race day. Women may be combined with men.

7. Track events take precedence over field events. Where scheduling conflicts are present, the track event is run first followed by the field event. In the event of a conflict, the competitor shall advise the Venue Official.

8. Timed Event competitors may not enter the Predicted Walk Competition.

9. Field competitors may have up to six practice attempts. The Venue Official may adjust the number of practice attempts to take into consideration the number of participants and the time available to run the event.

10. First place in each event will receive gold, second place will receive silver, and third place will receive bronze.

11. A medical examination within two months of the start of the games is strongly recommended.

CANADA GAMES 55+ QUALIFICATIONS

1. The selection will be based on the total points attained in the Provincial Competition as follows: 10 points for first, 7 points for second, 5 points for third, 4 points for fourth, 3 points for fifth, 2 points for sixth and 1 point for seventh.

2. Competitors with the greatest points in their age/gender category will be eligible to participate in the Canada 55+ Games. Should someone decline then the next competitor with the highest number of points shall have the opportunity until all competitors are considered, if necessary.

3. In case of a tie, the competitor with the most gold medals will be chosen.

WEIGHTS FOR EACH CATEGORY AND GENDER IMPLEMENTS:

Discus

Men Age 55 - 59: 1.5 kg

Men Age 60+: 1.0 kg

Women Age 55 - 74: 1.0 kg

Women Age 75+: 0.75 kg

Javelin

Men Age 55 - 59: 700 g

Men Age 60 - 69: 600 g

Men Age 70 - 79: 500 g

Men Age 80+: 400 g

Women Age 55 - 74: 500 g

Women Age 75+: 400 g

Shot Put

Men Age 55 - 59: 6 kg

Men Age 60-69: 5 kg

Men Age 70 - 79: 4 kg

Men Age 80+: 3 kg

Women Age 55 – 74: 3 kg

Women Age 75+: 2 kg

RULES AND INFORMTION

STANDING LONG JUMP (this is not a Canada 55+ Field Event)

1. Competitors can enter either Standing Long Jump OR Triple Jump.

2. Competitors must jump into the pit with toes not exceeding the front edge of the board.

3. Competitors must begin with both feet on the takeoff board.

4. Competitors are free to use any technique they wish

5. Upon landing, competitors must move forward out of the pit.

6. Measurement is done from furtherest mark in sand to front edge of the takeoff board.

7. Competitors may have up to six attempts.

BALL THROW (this is not a Canada 55+ Field Event)

1. Competitors can enter either Ball Throw OR Javelin.

2. Official “regulation” Slo Pitch 12” balls will be used for competition.

3. The ball must be thrown with one hand.

4. The competitor must release the ball without stepping over a designated line.

5. The ball must land within a designated sector.

6. The sector used will be the same as the Javelin sector.

7. Measurement will be made from the observed mark of the ball (closest to the throwing line) to the inner edge of the throw line passing through the same arc point as used in Javelin.

8. Competitors may have up to six attempts.

PREDICTED WALK COMPETITION

Competitors can enter both the 400m walk and 1000m walk.

Competitors must walk the distance twice. They may use the assistance of walking aids (i.e. canes, poles, wheelchair, etc.)

RULES AND INFORMATION - PREDICTED WALK COMPETITION

1. Competitors must submit their estimated time one-half hour before their event.

2. Competitor's timing devices of any kind will not be allowed.

3. Coaching or pacing from the sidelines will not be allowed.

4. Competitors will be permitted to know their times after the first walk for the 400m and the first walk for the 1000m.

5. The lowest combined total difference for each 400m and 1000m walked twice will determine the winner for each walk. Example: the first 400m walk is 6.0 seconds over the predicted time; the second 400m walk is 3.0 seconds under the predicted time; the combined total time difference is 9.0 (6 + 3) seconds. Medals will be awarded for each walk.

6. Wheelchair participation in this event will be permissible.

7. Predicted Walk competitors can also enter field events in their respective age category – Long Jump, Triple Jump OR Standing Long Jump, Ball Throw OR Javelin, Discus, Shot Put.

8. Predicted Walk competitors cannot enter the Track Timed competition individual events, except they can enter the 4 x 100m fun relay in their gender category, if required to complete a team.

9. A medical examination within two months of the start of the Games is strongly recommended.

10. World Athletic (WA) rules shall apply as applicable.

CANADA 55+ GAMES QUALIFICATIONS - PREDICTED WALK COMPETITION

1. Competitors with the lowest combined total difference for the 400m and 1000m walk qualify to participate in the Canada 55+ Games. They can choose to enter the field events in the Predicted Walk Event.

2. Using the process of the lowest combined total difference - should a competitor decline, then the next competitor with the lowest difference shall have the opportunity until all competitors are considered if necessary.