• Only organization enrollment will be accepted by completing and submitting the enrollment excel form.
• The full name (as in the Identity Document) of the participants shall be entered on the enrollment excel form.
• Entry period : 15 August 2025 – 15 September 2025
• Quota: 1,000 participants
• Entry Fee
  Registration fee: HK$150 per participant
  Individual event fee: HK$120 per individual event
  Relay fee: HK$400 per team.
  Each member of a relay team must be a registered
  athlete of the competition.
  

1. Confirmed registration list will be uploaded to the official website about two weeks after the entry deadline.
2. The organizer will send by email an invoice for payment of entry fees to each participating organization within two weeks after the entry deadline. Payment must be settled within one week of the date of the email by one of the methods stated in paragraph 8.
3. The competition schedule and start lists will be uploaded to the official website. All successful entries will be determined by the start lists posted on the official website two days before the competition date.
4. All fees are non-refundable.
5. If the competition is cancelled due to circumstances beyond the control of the organizer, all fees are not refundable.
6. Organization enrollment refers to enrollment by registered HKAAA members clubs or registered alumni associations under Societies Ordinance, or invited overseas teams. Participation by overseas team is by invitation only.

Cheque

1. Cheques should be made payable to “Hong Kong Masters Athletics Club Limited” (please mark the name of the competition, name of organization and contact number at the back of the cheque) and sent to the following address:Room 318, Town Health Technology Centre, 10-12 Yuen Shun Circuit,Shatin N.T.

Bank Deposit:

1. Hang Seng Bank : 395-706492-001
2. Account name: “Hong Kong Masters Athletics Club Limited”
3. Please mark the name of the competition, name of organization and contact number on the bank transfer confirmation, and send it to Pacers Athletics Club via WhatsApp (+852 9147-1771).

* Athletes must compete in their own age groups for individual events.

2025 Day 1 22/11 (Tentative)

2025 Day 2 23/11 (Tentative)

• The schedule may be amended according to the number of participants in each event and the actual circumstances on the day of the competition. Participants may check the official website 2 days before the competition.

Relay

Relay teams may be formed by participants of different age groups. A relay team shall participate in the age group of the youngest participant in the relay team. Each participant is only allowed to take part in one age group in each relay event.

1. Each association/club is allowed to send a maximum of 2 teams to take part in each Relay event. All relay team members must be registered athletes of the championships.
2. All associations/clubs should submit the relay team name list(s) to Call room once roll call starts, all late submission will not be allowed.
3. All 4 teammates should attend the call room together for the roll call procedures.
4. Registration on the event day is not accepted. All relay team members should wear the same style of tops.

Competition Implements

Shot Put

Discus

Javelin

Submission of Implements

Personal implements must be submitted for checking one day prior to the competition date.

All submitted implements must be “World Athletics certified” implements except the following:

• 2.0kg Shot Put
• 750g Discus
• 400g Javelin
• These 3 implements must comply with the specifications stated in Appendix A of WMA Competition Rules – 2023.

Award

1. Medals will be presented to the Top 3 winners of each category of both individual and relay events upon results confirmation.
2. Trophies will be presented to the Individual Overall Champion of each category.
3. Trophies will be presented to the Men’s and Women’s Top 3 local associations/clubs obtaining highest score.
4. Overall Champion of local men’s associations/clubs will be awarded the Lowcock Challenge Shield; Overall champion of local women’s associations/clubs will be awarded the Ng Shuit Kwai Challenge Shield.
5. Overall champion of overseas men’s and women’s teams will be awarded the HKMAC Invitation Challenge Trophy.
6. Local Associations/Clubs overall score will be the sum of all individual scores by athletes in category M35/W35 and above for their associations/clubs. (Scores by M30/W30 athletes are not counted). Points for relay events will be doubled. Please refer to the following table for Overall Scoring System:

Overall Scoring System

• When tying for a position, each competitor tying for that position will be credited with the average of the points awarded to that position and the immediately following position(s).
• In case of a tie in team scores, the rank of the associations / clubs involved will be determined by the higher / highest number of 1st place finishes. In case of further ties, the rank will be determined by the higher / highest number of 2nd place finishes, and so on. Relay and individual event scores carry the same weight.

7. When tying for a position, each competitor tying for that position will be credited with the average of the points awarded to that position and the immediately following position(s). In case of a tie in team scores, the rank of the associations / clubs involved will be
determined by the higher / highest number of 1st place finishes. In case of further ties, the rank will be determined by the higher / highest number of 2nd place finishes, and so on. Relay and individual event scores carry the same weight.

Overall Scoring System

• When tying for a position, each competitor tying for that position will be credited with the average of the points awarded to that position and the immediately following position(s).
• In case of a tie in team scores, the rank of the associations / clubs involved will be determined by the higher / highest number of 1st place finishes. In case of further ties, the rank will be determined by the higher / highest number of 2nd place finishes, and so on. Relay and individual event scores carry the same weight.

8. The overall scores of local associations/clubs and foreign teams will be calculated separately.

9. All awards should be collected from the awards collection area after results announcement and confirmation. Participants who are unable to collect their awards before the end of the competition day should make a request for collection by email before 31 December 2025. Requests received after the deadline will not be entertained.

Athlete Bibs

1. Every athlete shall be provided with one bib which must be worn in accordance with the Rules and Regulations.
2. An administration fee HK$100 will be charged for replacement of number bib.

1. Participants are only allowed to enter into the track and field area no earlier than the start time for warming-up purpose, and must return to the spectators’ stand after completion of his/her event.
2. Timing System: Fully Automatic Timing and Photo Finish System will be used, hand timing will serve for backup purpose.
3. All events will be conducted according to the competition rules of World Masters Athletics (“WMA”) and this document, as supplemented (where appropriate) by HKAAA’s general rules.
4. The Race Director has the right to execute special measures during the competition for health and safety reasons (e.g. request the participants wearing masks during the competition).
5. All events will be held according to the event timetable. Athletes should report to the marshal 20 minutes before the starting time. Event timetable is subject to change depending on the number of participants and actual situation on the day of the event. Please refer to announcements.
6. Marshaling point for all the track events is located at Marshall. Marshaling points for Long Jump, High Jump, Triple Jump, Shot Put, Discus and Javelin are located at the respective competition areas.
7. There will be no heats for all track events. The best result of each event will be used for ranking.
8. In the track events, one false start per heat shall be allowed without the disqualification of the athlete(s) responsible for the false start. Any athlete(s) responsible for further false starts in the race shall be disqualified by the Starter.
9. Each athlete will have 3 attempts for Long Jump, Triple Jump, Shot Put, Discus and Javelin. The best performance (out of the 3 attempts) will be used for ranking purpose. The second best result will be used in case of a draw. Athletes have the option to perform 3 attempts consecutively, which must be confirmed with the appropriate Chief Judge before the start of the event and cannot be changed afterwards.
10. The starting height for High Jump and each increment will be determined by both the judges and athletes of that event during the competition.
11. For Triple Jump, only 3m/5m/7m/9m/11m take-off boards will be used. Participants must select the take-off board in the enrollment form. Once selected, it cannot be changed.
12. In cases where an athlete has entered a track event and a field event taking place simultaneously, the athlete should report to the field event referee first before leaving for the track event.
13. Athletes may only participate in one age group category according to their date of birth (except for relays as provided in the Rules and Regulations). The organizer reserves the right to disqualify any participant who is found providing false information or impersonating another person in an event. The organizer will check ID if necessary.
14. Athletes must wear their number bib visibly on the front of their torso during the competition, failing which their results will not be recorded.
15. There is appeal system. Letter of appeal should be submitted together with HK$500 administration fee within 30 minutes after the competition results are announced. The administration fee will be refunded if the appeal is successful. The organizer reserves the right of final decision in case of any dispute.

1. By registering for the competition, a participant declares that he/she is,and undertakes that he/she will be at all material times, in good health and appropriate physical condition for participating in the competition,including any related training or event, and fully accept and assume all risks and responsibility in doing so; and waives any and all claims that he / she have or may in the future have against the organizer, co-organizers and related parties, including their respective members, and release them from any and all liability for any loss, damage or injury that he / she may suffer arising from or as a result of his / her participation in the on, and any related training or event due to any cause whatsoever.
2. Personal data collected from participants in connection with the competition will be used by the organizer and its authorised persons (collectively, “Data Users”) for the purposes of the competition and related events, and for any directly related purposes. Such data may be transferred or disclosed to persons who may facilitate the Data Users in carrying out the purposes stated above, including providers of sports ground, facilities and equipment, officials, volunteers, agents and service providers. A participant agrees to the above uses and treatment of his /her personal data by registering for the competition. Participants have a right of access to and correction of personal data or obtaining a copy of the data provided, and may do so by contacting the data protection officer of the organizer by email.
3. Participants must take care of their personal belongings at all times. The organizer and related parties will not be responsible for any loss of belongings during the competition and related events.

Souvenir Medal (Limited Edition)

The Story of Hong Kong Masters Athletics Championships 2025 Medal

1. The torch symbolizes the Hong Kong Masters Athletics Championships’ ability to pass on the flame from generation to generation. This competition is also regarded by the public as the “martial arts sacred fire” that stands proudly above all others.
2. Lion Rock represents the Hong Kong people’s spirit of hard work, perseverance, unwavering determination in everything they do, and never giving up.
3. The sailing boat is a fishing vessel from the last century, tracing back to Hong Kong’s development since its opening as a port. It represents the Hong Kong people’s arduous journey, fearless of wind and rain, riding the waves and breaking through storms, often swimming against the current.
4. The Hong Kong Clock Tower was once an extremely popular meeting place and gathering point, guarding one of the important hubs of land transportation. The punctual mechanical clock that rings loud and clear reviews the bustling Victoria Harbour every day. Looking at the great clock from afar feels like entering a time tunnel.
5. The tram has been a consistently used mode of transportation in Hong Kong from the last century until today. It runs on tracks, reflecting a regulated rhythm of life.
6. The Bauhinia blakeana is a flower that resembles Hong Kong. Its five petals complement and echo the motherland’s peaceful rise, with the five stars flying solemnly and majestically, spreading sunshine and Chinese culture.
7. The Tsing Ma Bridge witnesses Hong Kong’s modernization and entry into a new era.

To commemorate the 10th HKMAC, a souvenir medal is available for purchase at HK$80 per piece on a pre-order basis only. Please submit your order and payment with your HKMAC entries. The medals will be available for collection at Wan Chai Sportsground during HKMAC.

Souvenir Water Bottle (Complimentary with Registration)

Every participant in the 10th HKMAC will receive a name-engraved souvenir bottle.  The bottle will be in red for ladies and in blue for gentlemen. Please set out in the HKMAC entry form how you would like your name to appear on the bottle (in English only up to 30 characters including spaces).

Title Sponsor Gym Aesthetics Commemorative Apparel (Limited Edition)

For details, please visit Gym Aesthetics’ official website Learn more

1. Updated News and Results of the Captioned Event will be posted on the following websites: www.hkmac.org (Hong Kong Masters Athletics Championships) www.pacers.org.hk (Pacers Athletics Club)
   Contact email: hkmactf@gmail.com
2. The competition or any part thereof may be cancelled and no refund will be made if typhoon signal no.8 or above is hoisted, or if a rainstorm signal red or black is in force in 8 hours before the event start. Participants should refer to news updates and online announcement.
3. First-aid stations will be set up