POWERWALKING

POWERWALKING UPDATE: The Powerwalking event will continue to take place during the Race Walk event at the track and field competition, BUT if you have a conflict of events or would prefer to participate at an alternate time then we are offering the Powerwalking event on Thursday July 26, 2018 at Kirby Park during the Football / Softball Throw drop in hours of 9am-1pm and 4pm-6pm. This will be a non-judged event, but will be timed. You are to check in at the football / softball throw tent. We are allowing the Thursday Powerwalking Event to also be a walk on event for all.

Powerwalking events will take place during the Race Walk events during the track and field competition but will be judged following the rules below. Athletes may choose to enter both events at the same time if desired.

QUALIFYING RULES

1. For 2019 only, Power Walk event will be classified as an “OPEN” event.  Athletes do not need to qualify at a 2018 state qualifier.
2. The minimum distance acceptable for qualifying will be 1500M.
3. The preferred 5K Power Walk at the State qualifier is on a road course but the State qualifier will have the option to use a track for the event. The National Senior Games 5K Power Walk event will be held on a road course.
4. If a track is used the 5K is referred as a 5000M.

ENTRY REGULATIONS

1. Athletes may compete in both the 1500M and 5K.
2. Anyone can register for the event regardless if a state qualifier offers it or not.  It can also be counted as a third sport ONLY for the 2019 National Senior Games.

FORMAT

1. Courses and formats for the 1500M and 5K will be determined by the availability of facilities in the host city.
2. The circuit for 5 km should be conducted on the road in a recommended loop of 1000M and 500M between turn around to turn around. The 1500M Power Walk will be on a standard 400 meter track.
3. Awards will be presented for 1st through 8th place for each event within each age division.

SPORT RULES

1. All Power Walking events will be conducted in accordance with USPWA rules, except as modified herein. For a copy of these rules, please email or call:
2. United States Power Walking Association
   Doug & Marianne Hamilton, Administrators
   Unitedstatespwa@gmail.com
   (408) 205.9641

1. Power Walk is a Monitored Event:  Power Walk is a monitored event in which an athlete can be disqualified. Power Walking, while very similar to Race Walking, does not have the same technical requirements.
2. Major points of the rules include:
1. One foot must be on the ground at all times. Loss of contact with the ground is forbidden.
2. Each advancing foot strike must be heel to toe at all times. Striking with the toe or ball of the advancing foot is considered running. 
3. Creeping, where the lead toe strikes prior to the heel and knee are bent into a running form is forbidden.
4. A slightly bent knee is the accepted form but a bent knee in a running or jogging form is forbidden.
5. Running or jogging mode is forbidden. 
6. Any violation in the last 100 meters as determined by a single judge is reason for immediate disqualification.
7. The advancing leg as it moves forward (and when the heel strikes) the ground; it does not have to be completely locked as it passes under the body. Soft knee is acceptable however; over excessive bent knee is deemed to be in a creeping or running shuffle is not acceptable and subject to disqualification. 
8. Unsportsmanlike conduct can result in disqualification by the judges, monitors or race official.
9. Disqualification will result when an athlete is judged to be in violation of the above rules in three separate instances by three separate officials or monitors or race director during the course of the race competition.  

SPORT FEE: $10.00

REGISTRATION: Click Here for the Online Registration

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE MAIL-IN APPLICATIONS:

OPTION 1 - MULTI SPORT ENTRY APP

OPTION 2 - INDIVIDUAL SPORT ENTRY APP

PSG MEDICAL RELEASE FORM AND WAIVER

TEAM SPORT ENTRY FORM & ROSTER APP (Team Captain Only)

If mailing an application please send to Keystone State Games, Inc., PO Box 1166, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703-1166

Cancellation Policy: If the competition is held, as scheduled or rescheduled, there is no refund of the registration/finals fee. The option is the individual’s or team’s as to whether to compete or not. If the competition is cancelled, and not rescheduled, and there is no opportunity for the individual or team to compete, then there may be a full or partial refund depending on the circumstances.

This policy is for all Keystone State Games and Premier Amateur Sports sporting events. Any person who wishes to apply for a refund must complete the following link below - refund considerations may require additional paperwork and will be reviewed after the completion of the competition. Refund inquires are to be emailed to: refund@ksgoffice.com