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Scroll down for important notes on uniform regulations and information for Asthma sufferers.

As athletes like to wear "skins" or other undergarments when running in colder weather, please note UNIFORM Competition regulations below which will apply for both EMR and State Cross Country Championships.

1.5 COMPETITION CLOTHING (UNIFORM)
(iii) Uniforms may be a combination of the following components:
(a) Bottoms:
(1) Shorts: Shorts shall not be longer than 100 mm above the knee measured whilst an athlete is kneeling. Such shorts may be called “Boxer, Sports Briefs or Bike Shorts.

(2) Leggings: Ankle length leggings may be worn during the Cross Country season only. The colour shall be the same as the Centre shorts.

and also in regard to compression shorts the guidelines state;

Undergarments:
(d) Top Undergarment: A long or short sleeved top may be worn as an undergarment. If worn, the colour of the undergarment shall be the same colour as the predominant colour of the Centre top; as proposed by the Centre; alternatively, the undergarment shall be white.
(e) Bottom Undergarment: Compression shorts or bike shorts may be worn as an undergarment. If worn, the colour of the undergarment shall be the same colour as the predominant colour of the Centre shorts; as proposed by the Centre; alternatively, the undergarment shall be natural or flesh coloured.”

Can all Centre’s please be made aware that if athletes wish to wear leggings for Cross Country they DO NOT need to apply to have leggings added to their Centre Uniform, as was the ruling in 2006/07. Leggings and compression shorts need to be in line with Competition Regulation 1.5 (ii) Centre/Region uniforms shall not carry any prominent commercial product/branding (identification/logo) that covers in excess of 900mm square, and shall not be visible when covered by a 30mm square.

ASTHMA SUFFERERS – REQUIREMENT TO STRAP VENTOLIN TO THEIR ARMS PLEASE

For any KEW LAC athlete who suffers from Asthma, it has been decided to ask that their Ventolin is strapped to their arm. Some people may have exercise-induced asthma and your doctor may tell you to take one or two puffs of Ventolin before you exercise. This can help to prevent the symptoms of exercise-induced asthma.

Special Ventolin straps are available at pharmacies to ensure that the athlete can have their dose handy and available wherever they are on the track, especially if an actual attack or an anxiety attack occurs during an event and parents are not in a position to see / be near their child. (The alternative is to make up a Velcro band or use a wide piece of elastic to strap the container to the upper arm).