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INVITATIONAL SERIES

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WELCOME FROM OCEANIA ATHLETICS PRESIDENT,

Greetings from Saipan, and a warm welcome to the Athletes,
Officials, Team Managers, and many other friends of the Oceania
Athletics Association.

Unfortunately, due to the Global Covid-19 Pandemic, I can’t be there in person, but it is with
much pleasure that we welcome you to the Gold Coast. The Gold Coast City Council proudly
supports the Oceania Invitational Series, and without their support, these meets would not
be able to be held.

The Oceania Invitational Series is an initiative to ensure that there are adequate competition
opportunities available in the lead up to the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games. With the
Covid-19 pandemic continuing to affect travel, OAA needed to give athletes the prospect to
have international competition within the region.

The Oceania Invitational Series is also doubling as a significant development opportunity for
the next crop of athletes. With the return of the Oceania Cup to be contested between
selected teams from Australia, New Zealand, and a combined Oceania Team.

To our Technical Officials and Volunteers, we thank you for your continued commitment to
Athletics in the Pacific; these two meets would not be possible without your contribution.
We wish all our athletes the very best in their final preparations for Tokyo and look forward
to being together again, in person, in 2022.

Robin Sapong-Eugenio
Area President

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WELCOME TO A CITY THAT THRIVES ON SPORT

Sport brings people together. It unites them in competition but
also brings a sense of companionship as teams and individuals
strive for excellence.

Sport is in the Gold Coast’s DNA. We have produced multiple world champions across dozens
of disciplines and have hosted some of the biggest events on the global sports calendar. To
have the Oceania Invitational Series right here is an amazing coup. It gives us the chance to
not only showcase our facilities but to demonstrate our capacity in sports science, sports
administration and logistics.

We learned a lot from the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games and continue to seek out
national and international events for our key sports centres.

This series gives your athletes a final chance to impress before the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and
Paralympics. We know this will bring out the very best in administrators and competitors with
Tokyo just around the corner. Away from the competition venues, I encourage you all to take
time out and explore our city. From the beaches to the hinterland and our new $60.5 million
arts gallery – we have a lot to be proud of and we want to share it with you.

Good luck and enjoy the Gold Coast.

Tom Tate
Mayor

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TIMETABLE

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HISTORY: OCEANIA CUP
Written by Bob Snow – OAA Life Member

Oceania Athletics is pleased to announce a return of the Oceania Cup Team Competition to
the Oceania Invitational Series. The Oceania Cup was awarded in 2001 and 2003, both the
University of Queensland Team who was representing Australia at the competitions.

This year’s editions will be awarded via a different method. The competition will be scored
using the World Athletics Scoring Tables. These are the same tables used in the Ranking and
Qualification system. The full rules for the competition can be found here.

OCEANIA CUP – Port Vila, Vanuatu, 2001 The inaugural Oceania Cup was held at the Korman
Stadium in Port Vila, Vanuatu on 14th July 2001. With Vanuatu’s large French-speaking
population it was a big Bastille Day celebration, with the prime minister, the Honourable
Edward Natapei, being present for the entire competition, and presenting the cup to the
winners.

OCEANIA CUP – Apia, Samoa, 2003 The second edition of the Oceania Cup was held in Apia,
Samoa at Apia Park over two days – 26th & 27th June 2003. It was an ideal warm-up meet for
those participating in the SPG in Suva which had the first Athletics’ event on 7th July.

FULL ARTICLE:

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www.athletics-oceania.com

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Oceania Athletics Invitational Series 2021

                    Meet 2 Technical Officials’ Appointments

TECHNICAL DELEGATE: Yvonne Mullins (AUS)

COMPETITION DIRECTOR: Anthony Curry (NZL)

JURY OF APPEAL: Patricia Kinnane (AUS), plus referees

INTERNATIONAL TECHNICAL OFFICIALS: Helen Roberts (AUS)
INTERNATIONAL TECHNICAL OFFICIALS (AREA): Anthony Curry (NZL), Ruth Liong (NZL), Peter
Roberts (AUS)

ADMIN DELEGATE: Katie Johns (AUS)
TECHNICAL INFORMATION CENTRE/CHECK IN: Trish Kinane (AUS)

MARSHALLING: Carmen Sims (AUS)

WPA REFEREE: Ruth Liong (NZL)
TECHNICAL : Barrie Cox (AUS), Jim Stammers (AUS), Kevin Davis (AUS), Theo Watson (AUS)

POST EVENT CONTROL MANAGER: Hazel McDonnell (AUS)

TRACK REFEREE: Peter Sinfield (AUS)
CHIEF UMPIRE: Paul Nicholls (NZL)
TRACK UMPIRES/ LAP SCORERS: Barry Dobson (AUS), Kerwyn Kleinshcmidt (AUS), Paul Chaplain
(AUS), Tony Kruck (AUS), Massach Fred (PNG)

START AREA CO-ORDINATOR/REFEREE: Del Warrick (AUS)
STARTER PANEL: Judy McDonald (AUS), Les Allan (AUS), Rodney Clarke (AUS), Craig Lee (AUS), Toni
Petts (AUS)

PHOTO FINISH JUDGES: Lauren Kidd (NZL), Peter White (AUS)

FIELD REFEREES Ruth Liong (NZL), Helen Roberts (AUS), Peter Roberts (AUS),
FIELD CHIEFS: Jenny Boardman (AUS), Marion Buchanan (AUS ), Dan O’Sullivan (AUS)
FIELD JUDGES: Aiden Kruck (AUS), Alice Wessling (AUS), Bob Chalmers (AUS), Gavin Hodson (AUS),
Jill Ridgewell, Julie Jones (AUS), Kirsty Honai (AUS), Lyle Dahms (AUS), Sally Blake (AUS), Sara
Wessling (AUS), Tokuko Pitt (AUS), Tony Frampton (AUS), Jenny O’Sullivan (AUS)

ANNOUNCERS: Matt Lynch (AUS)
STATISTICAN: Bob Snow (AUS)
MEDIA: Kobie Donovan (OAA), Casey Sims (AUS)

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