Also revealed today are three strategies which the teams involved can utilise - the Nitro Power Play, the Nitro Steal and the Nitro Turbo Charge.
The Power Play allows double points for teams in one selected event, which will be made in advance and drawn by lot.
Using the Nitro Steal will pinch 50 per cent of an opposing team's points from a particular event, with the Turbo Charge applying only in the long jump.
Teams will be able to nominate one jump where an athlete must achieve a declared distance to gain a bonus.
There will also be penalties for false starts - 50 points for the first offence and then 100 for the second.
"What we’ve tried to do is keep the authentic-ness of each of the disciplines, but focus more on the point scoring and the team element.
Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt is set to compete in and captain a ‘Bolt All-Stars’ team, while there are also due to be teams from England, China and Japan, with organisers hopeful that the new sports entertainment series will “revolutionise global track and fieldâ€.
A three-minute run, plus mixed and medley relays are also among the disciplines in which stars of Australian and international athletics will compete across three nights – February 4, 9 and 11 – at Melbourne’s Lakeside Stadium.
How does it work?
http://athletics.com.au/Portals/56/Images/Marketing/Nitro/Nitro%20Athletics%20Melbourne%20Competition%20Concept.pdfEndurance: Elimination Mile, Elimination Two Mile, Two races
Runners eliminated on designated laps, Women and men placings combined
Endurance: 3 minute run, Men start and run for 3mins Finish distance to closest 25m determines start positon of women Longest distance covered after both races determines placing / points for team