COMPETITIONS 2009/2010

Parents: Your child’s goal within Little Athletics should be to constantly improve their performance rather than to win.  One proven method of improving performances is to attend as many competitions as possible.  Listed below is the range of competitions available, this list is a guide only and full details of each competition will be posted on our notice boards as the season progresses.

CENTRE COMPETITION
Date / Time:                  See Calendar of Events
                                        Sat 1.00pm at Ashmore Oval
Location:                       Ashmore Oval
Who:                              U6 to U17 age groups
Nomination Fee:          FREE

This is our normal Saturday Centre level competition.  The Ashmore Centre operates a set program based on five events per week in a six week rotation. This program has been developed by the Management Committee and is operating successfully in its present form. It is Ashmore Centre’s policy to run our competition days ‘to the program’ even if there are minor delays at some events.  If, during the day, changes are required they must be approved by the Arena Manager / Centre Manager.

OTHER CENTRES’ COMPETITION
If you are on holidays in another area of Queensland or Interstate and you still wish to compete, then most Centres will welcome you.  In most cases it will be as simple as turning up at the venue and approaching the Centre Manager.  If you are in any doubt contact the State body for the closest Centre’s details and confirm their requirements by phone.  Athletes must wear their full uniform when competing at another Centre.

CENTRE LEVEL CARNIVALS
Many Centres throughout the State organise and run their own Carnivals. There is a large variety of programs on offer, so athletes can attend the Carnivals that have events to suit them. These Carnivals are a great family outing and give athletes the opportunity to make new friends in a fun environment. There are different nomination requirements and fees for each Carnival so check the details posted on our notice boards. Our Nominations Officer should also be able to answer any of your questions.

SENIOR CARNIVAL/JUNIOR PENTATHLON
Date:                                      Sun 01 November 2009
Location:                               State Athletic Facility
Who:                                      U9 to U15 age groups
Qualifying Criteria:             None
Nomination Fee:                  $2.50 per event
                                                $7.70 Pentathlon
Nominations Close:            17 October 2009
Senior athletes only may nominate to enter from one to a maximum of five events. All athletes in the relevant age groups are encouraged to attend this Carnival which is designed to give athletes, regardless of ability, the opportunity to compete in a major event at a high quality facility.

Junior athletes only can enter the Pentathlon.

Regional RELAY DAY
Date:                                      Sun 15 November 2009
Location:                               Runaway Bay
Who:                                      U7 to U17 age groups
Qualifying Criteria:             None
Nomination Fee: $2.20 per athlete per event
Paid for by Ashmore L.A.
Nominations Close:            17 October 2009

This is a Regional level competition that is teams based.  For field events two athletes per team and for track events four athletes per team.  All athletes are encouraged to compete in this competition. Therefore the Ashmore Centre has agreed to pay the nomination fees for each athlete who wishes to compete.  Parents please note: even though the fees will be paid for by the Centre, athletes must still fill in a nomination form. (Maximum 5 events). Points will be awarded to all Ashmore athletes who nominate for and attend this competition.

Relay team selection is based on the current season’s performances only. There are 6 programmed Centre competition days in which to set times and distances that will be used to determine team selection. The cut off date is 10 October 2009 inclusive. Those teams in the U9 to U17 year age groups, who place first, second or third at Regional Relay Day automatically qualify and are nominated to attend the State Relay Day. 1st, 2nd and 3rd High Jump qualifiers will be determined by a countback. All U7 and U8 athletes who compete at Regional Relay Day will receive a participation medal.

STATE RELAY DAY
Date:                              Sat 12th Dec 2009
Location:                       State Athletic Facility
Who:                              U9 to U17 age groups
Qualifying Criteria:     Qualify at Zone Relay Day
Nomination Fee:          $3.00 per Athlete per event
Nominations Close:    21 November 2009

Those athletes who qualify and wish to compete at State Relay Day must notify the Centre and nominate.  Medals will be awarded to teams who place first, second or third in each event. (Maximum 5 events),

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