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2023/24 SEASON CALENDAR

 

SEPTEMBER 2023

Sunday 3 September  |  Sign on Day at O’Quinn Oval, Toowoomba

Sunday 10 September  | Skills Development Session 1 at O’Quinn Oval, Toowoomba, 1.30pm start 

Sunday 17 September  | Skills Development Session 2 at O’Quinn Oval, Toowoomba, 1.30pm start 

Saturday 23 September  | Coles Spring Carnival at Bundaberg Region Athletics Facility (Optional Away Carnival)

Sunday 24 September  |  Parent Training Day at O’Quinn Oval, Toowoomba, 1.30pm start 

 

OCTOBER 2023

Sunday 1 October  | Centre Competition at O’Quinn Oval, Toowoomba, 1.30pm start (Program 1)

Sunday 8 October  |  Centre Competition at O’Quinn Oval, Toowoomba, 1.30pm start (Program 2)

Sunday 15 October  | Centre Competition at O’Quinn Oval, Toowoomba, 1.30pm start (Program 3)

Friday 20 October  |  Centre Twilight Competition at O’Quinn Oval, Toowoomba, 5.30pm start (Twilight Program)

Sunday 22 October  |  LAQ Free Introduction to Officiating Workshop at O’Quinn Oval, Toowoomba. All parents encouraged to attend. Register here

Saturday 28 October  | Coles Summer Carnival (U9-U17s) at the State Athletics Facility, Brisbane. No Centre Competition this week

NOVEMBER 2023

Sunday 5 November  | Centre Competition at O’Quinn Oval, Toowoomba, 1.30pm start (Competition Cancelled due to wet weather)

Sunday 12 November  | Nordic Sport Regional Relays (U7-U17s) at Faith Lutheran College, Plainlands. No Centre Competition this week.

Sunday 19 November  |  Centre Competition at O’Quinn Oval, Toowoomba, 1.30pm start (Program 4)

Sunday 19 November  |  Jimboomba Annual Carnival at Jimboomba Little Athletics Club (Optional Away Carnival)

Saturday 25 November  |  Tweed Little Athletics 40 Year Twilight Carnival at Tweed Little Athletics Club (Optional Away Carnival)

Saturday 25 November  |  Caloundra Little Athletics Open Day at Caloundra Little Athletics Club (Optional Away Carnival)

Sunday 26 November  | Centre Competition at O’Quinn Oval, Toowoomba, 1.30pm start (Program 5)

DECEMBER 2023

Saturday 2 December  |  McDonald’s State Relay Championships at the State Athletics Facility, Brisbane. No Centre Competition this week.

3 December to 4 January  |  Mid-Season Christmas Break

Saturday 16 December  |  Caboolture Twilight Carnival at Caboolture Sports Complex (Optional Away Carnival)

JANUARY 2024

Friday 5 January  |  Centre Twilight Competition at O’Quinn Oval, Toowoomba, 5.30pm start (Twilight Program)

Sunday 7 January  |  Free Hurdles & Sprints Clinic at O’Quinn Oval, Toowoomba, 9am to 12noon (Registered TLA members U9+ only)

Saturday 13 January  |  Redcliffe Twilight Carnival at Redcliffe Little Athletics (Optional Away Carnival)

Sunday 14 January  |  Centre Competition at O’Quinn Oval, Toowoomba, 1.30pm start (Program 1)

Saturday 20 January  |  Algester Little Athletics Carnival at Algester Little Athletics (Optional Away Carnival)

Sunday 21 January  |  Centre Competition at O’Quinn Oval, Toowoomba, 1.30pm start (Program 2)

Saturday 27 January  | Ipswich Twilight Carnival at Ipswich Little Athletics (Optional Away Carnival) 

Sunday 28 January  |  Centre Competition at O’Quinn Oval, Toowoomba, 1.30pm start (Cancelled due to Wet Weather & Field Condition)

FEBRUARY 2024

Saturday 3 – Sunday 4 February  | Nordic Sport Downs & South West Regional Championships at O’Quinn Oval, Toowoomba. No Centre Competition this week.

Sunday 11 February  |  Centre Competition at O’Quinn Oval, Toowoomba, 1.30pm start (Program 3)

Sunday 18 February  |  Centre Competition at O’Quinn Oval, Toowoomba, 1.30pm start (Program 4)

Saturday 24 February  |  Gladstone Combined Event Carnival (Optional Away Carnival) 

Sunday 25 February  |  Centre Competition at O’Quinn Oval, Toowoomba, 1.30pm start (Program 5)

MARCH 2024

Saturday 2 –  Sunday 3 March  |  McDonald’s Combined Event Championships at the State Athletics Facility, Brisbane. No Centre Competition this week.

Sunday 10 March  |  Centre Competition at O’Quinn Oval, Toowoomba, 1.30pm start (Program 1)

Sunday 17 March  |  Final 23/24 Centre Competition – CRAZY Sock Day at O’Quinn Oval, Toowoomba, 1.30pm start (Twilight Program) 

Friday 22 – Sunday 24 March  | McDonald’s State Championships at QSAC, Brisbane. No Centre Competition this week.

APRIL 2024

Sunday 21 April  |  TLA End of Season Breakup Awards Presentation + AGM. 1.30pm at O’Quinn Oval, Toowoomba

 

SEPTEMBER 2024

Sunday 1 September  |  2024/25 Season Free Sign on Day 1.30pm at O’Quinn Oval, Toowoomba, 1.30pm start

About Regional Relays

• The Regional Relays is a team based competition for all LAQ Registered U7 – U17’s athletes.
• The track teams comprise of four (4) athletes, and the field teams comprise of the total number of nominated athletes for that age groups’ event.
• Regional Relays are a means for qualifying for the McDonald’s State Relay Championships held in Brisbane. U9 – U17 teams that place 1st, 2nd or 3rd in their events will be eligible to progress to compete at the State Relay Championships.
• U7–U8 teams and athletes do not progress to State Relays. Each U7–U8 athlete receives a participation medal at their Regional Relay competition.

• U6 – not eligible to compete in this event.

  What events are held at Regional Relays?

  • U7: 4x70m shuttle relay, 4x100m shuttle relay, Long Jump, and Discus
  • U8: 4x70m shuttle relay, 4x100m shuttle relay, Long Jump, and Shot Put
  • U9: 4x100m, 4x200m, High Jump, Discus and Shot Put
  • U10: 4x100m, 4x200m, Long Jump, High Jump and Shot Put
  • U11: 4x100m, Swedish Medley, Long Jump, Discus and Shot Put
  • U12: 4x100m, Swedish Medley, Long Jump, High Jump and Discus
  • U13: 4x100m, Distance Medley, High Jump, Discus and Shot Put
  • U14: 4x100m, Distance Medley, Long Jump, High Jump and Shot Put
  • U15: 4x100m, Swedish Medley, Long Jump, High Jump and Discus
  • U16: 4x100m, Swedish Medley, Long Jump, Discus and Shot Put
  • U17: 4x100m, Swedish Medley, Long Jump, Discus and Shot Put

  What is the Swedish Medley Relay?

  The Swedish Medley Relay is conducted over 1000m and involves legs of 100m, 300m, 200m and 400m in that order. Only the first leg of this Relay is run entirely in lanes. The second leg is partially run in lanes. Thereafter, each athlete is entitled (subject always to the rules of obstruction and interference) to run in lane one (1).

  What is the Distance Medley Relay?

  The Distance Medley Relay is conducted over 1600m, involving two legs of 200m and one leg each of 400m and 800m in that order. The first two legs of the Medley Relays are run in lanes, with the third leg run partially in designated lanes. Thereafter, each athlete is entitled (subject always to the rules of obstruction and interference) to run in lane one (1).

  How many events can athletes compete in?

  Athletes can nominate to compete in a maximum of five (5) events. However, athletes may participate in a sixth event if that athlete is used as a substitute athlete in another event on the day of competition. Additionally, athletes in the U15 and U17 age groups may also compete in a 100m race-off between interested athletes to select a Regional team to compete in a 4x100m Relay at the State Relays (one boys’ team and one girls’ team).

  How much does it cost?

  $5 nomination fee per event/per athlete.

  What happens if there are not enough athletes to form a team?

  Each Centre does their best to ensure that every athlete nominating to compete at Relays is assigned to a team.

  Will athletes be taught how to run in a relay race?

  Yes. A training session will be held prior to the Regional Relays event.

  Toowoomba Little Athletics responsibility:

  At Regional Relays, each centre is required to officiate with an event. As a condition of nominating your son/daughter, you may be assigned to assist throughout the day.

  How to nominate:

  Nominations are to be made directly at the clubhouse. Nomination opening and closing date to be advised.

  NO LATE NOMINATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

  Once nomination are collected, the Committee will organise all teams and nominate teams to LAQ.

For more information, visit the LAQ website.

 

ABOUT McDONALD’S STATE RELAY DAY

• Qualifiers from the Regional Relay Day (U9 – U17 ages).
• Compete against the top teams from each Queensland Region.

• The State Relay Championship costs are: $24 per track team (4 competitors, $6 per athlete) and $12 per field team (2 competitors, $6 per athlete).

• Medals are awarded to all members of teams placing first, second and third in an event.
• It is important that all members arrive at the competition ground at least 1 hr before their event is scheduled as events can be brought forward by 30 minutes.
• Nominations will be made by the Committee directly to LAQ.

ABOUT THE DOWNS & SOUTH WEST REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

• This competition is open to all registered athletes from U7 to U17, each of whom may compete in up to five events of their choice.
• These are primarily non-championship days and provide an opportunity for all children from within the Region to meet for two days of friendly competition.
• The fact they are also qualifying for entry to State Championships (U9-U17 age groups) is incidental – the main reason is to give everyone a chance to compete with children from other centres.
• Athletes must attend four centre competition days to be eligible to nominate for Regional Championships.
• The U15 to U17 age group can also participate in a pentathlon which comprises 100m, 800m, 100H (boys), 90H (girls), Long Jump and Discus. Athletes nominating for the pentathlon may also compete in any two individual events.
• U7 & U8 athletes receive participation medals, U9 to U17 receive place medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd.
• For full event details, visit the LAQ website. 
• Nomination open and closing dates TBA. Nominations to be made through ResultsHQ.

ABOUT THE COMBINED EVENTS CHAMPIONSHIPS

• This event gives athletes the opportunity to compete in a number of different track and field events, earning points for their performance in each event, which adds to a total points score.
• The number of combined events per age group is a graduated increase to reduce undue pressure on younger athletes and encourage athlete’s development.
• U9 – U17’s compete for championship medals.
• A strong emphasis is on the participation of children in a wider range of events, rather than the early specialisation in one or two specific events.
• Additionally, the State Team Selectors will refer to the U15 Heptathlon results when selecting athletes for the State Team.
• The Combined Event is considered one event; therefore, athletes failing to start or make a trial, in any of the set events of the Combined Event will not be allowed to take part in the remaining events per the LAQ Rules.
• Athletes can also set an away record for the highest points in the following Combined Events: U9-11 Tetrathlon, U12-14 Pentathlon, U15-17 Heptathlon, U13-U17 Track Triathlon, U13-17 Jumps Triathlon, U13-17 Throws Triathlon.
• For more information and list of events available for each age group visit the LAQ website.
• Nominations close in ResultsHQ on Monday 20 February at 9am. A $20 nomination fee per athlete applies.

ABOUT STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

• Athletes in the U9 to 17 age groups who place in the first four at their Regional Championships are eligible to compete and some 2000 athletes from all corners in the State take part annually. (NB– some events also have minimum qualifying standards).
• The first three place getters in each final receive medals.
• An U13 State Team is selected following these Championships. 
• For full event details, visit the LAQ website.
• A list of qualifying athletes will be published following Regional Championships, with qualifying athletes to advise the club if they are not able to participate. 
• A nomination fee of $6 per event applies.