Season Events

2023/2024 SEASON – CHAMPIONSHIP – CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Little Athletics NSW runs a variety of Championships and Carnivals. All information can be found on their website www.lansw.com.au/championships/

These events may be subject to change.  Please keep an eye on our Facebook page for details and updates on the championship season as information is provided by our association, LANSW. 

State Relay Championships 2023/24

Saturday, 11th & Sunday, 12th November 2022 at Sydney Olympic Athletics Centre, Homebush 

The State Relay Championships is the largest event on the LANSW calendar in terms of number of competitors. As the name suggests the Championships are comprised entirely of relay events / Teams in both track and field categories. The State Relays are held in November each year. Juniors (U8 to U11), compete on the Saturday and Seniors (U12 to U17) compete on the Sunday. The Championships are usually held at Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre.

Click HERE For More Information

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Zone Championships 2023/24

South Coast Highlands Zone:    Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd December 2023 – Beaton Park Wollongong (also know as the Kerryn McCann Athletic Centre, Gywnneville)

(back up date 9th & 10th December 2023)

Zone Entry Form

2023 Zone Champs Daily Events Schedule by age group and day.

This event is open to all BLAC registered athletes in the age groups U7 through to U17. It’s a great day of competition. See below for further information regarding the competition format ZONE.

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Regional Championships 2023/24

REGION 4:   Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th February 2024 – Beaton Park Wollongong (also know as the Kerryn McCann Athletic Centre, Gywnneville)

Athletes in the age groups U8 through to U17 progress through to this event after qualifying from their Zone Championships.

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State Combined Carnival 2023/24

Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd March 2024 – Hunter Sports Centre, Glendale

The State Combined Carnival is held on the first weekend in March each year, at a regional venue. At this carnival, athletes participate in ALL of the events on offer for their age group and points are allocated for performances recorded in each event, based on the Little Athletics NSW Multi-Event Point score tables/system. The points across all events conducted for each age group are added together to determine final results. Entries open December 2023 and are ONLINE only. There are no refunds following initial close of entry.

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State Track & Field Championships 2023/24

22nd, 23rd & 24th March 2024 – Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre, Homebush

The McDonalds State Track & Field Championships are the culmination of the track & field competition season.  The event takes place each Year in March at SOPAC (Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre). Athletes in the age groups U9 through to U17 progress through to this event after qualifying from their Regional Championships.

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GALA DAY / CARNIVALS 2023/24

Throughout the season there are regular Gala Days and Carnivals held at varying clubs. These events are a lot of fun and great experience for all levels of athletic ability. All BLAC athletes are welcome to enter the carnivals below.  They are a great opportunity for athletes to compete in a fun and friendly environment whilst meeting athletes from other clubs.  The only way to learn is to give it a go. These carnivals are entirely a personal decision, keep an eye on other clubs Facebook pages for their events. If you wish to attend, it is up to you to organise yourself.  These carnivals are stand alone and performance does not count towards any further event.  There is usually a group of BLAC athletes and they are always a fun day out!

Please enter using the link where available and refer to the hosting Club’s website for any additional information.

1) Lake Illawarra October Carnival – 8th October 2023

Myimbarr Community Park, Wattle Road, Flinders 

More information here

2) Albion Park Gala Day – Sunday 29th October 2023

Croome Rd Sporting Complex, Croome Rd, Albion Park

3) St Georges Basin Dragon Derby – 5th November 2023

 

4) Shoalhaven Gala Day – 19th November 2023

 

5) Lake Illawarra’s Annual Summer Carnival – 7th January 2024

Information for the event will be available in October 2023 here.

 

 WHAT IS ZONE?

Zone Championships are conducted in each of the 24 zones throughout the State.  Athletes in the age groups U7 through to U17 are eligible for this event.  U7 athletes do not progress past the Zone Championships.  The actual order of events for Zone is determined by each zone coordinator (e.g. some events are held on the Friday evening prior to the Zone weekend). Please note due to Covid the Championship Season is yet to be confirmed.

Bowral is in the South Coast Zone. Clubs in our Zone are Bowral, Dapto, Wollongong, Northern Illawarra, and Wollondilly.

How to register for Zone will be communicated on the Bowral Little Athletics Facebook page and information will be distributed at Club Night . There are limits, rules and regulations that must be adhered to.

Each athlete can enter 4 events in the 7 to 12 age groups – TBC

6 events in the 13 to 17 age groups – TBC

There may be an entry fee for the event as determined by the zone committee.

There are strict uniform rules that must be adhered to.

The official club uniform must be worn without alteration.

GIRLS- crop top / Official Bowral unisex singlet and lycra shorts 

BOYS – Official Bowral unisex singlet with plain navy shorts 

There must be absolutely no stipes or logo’s on the shorts.  This will be policed at Championship events and any athlete not complying will not be permitted to compete.

The registration number must be worn on the front of the uniform above waist height. The age patch must be on the left hand front of the uniform and Coles patch on the top right. The registration number may only be folded as far as the outline.

The event is usually held over 2 days – Saturday and Sunday

Medals are awarded for 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd places and certificates to all athletes.

Only ages U/7 and up may compete at Zone. U/8 to U/17 move on to Regionals

WHAT IS REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS?

Bowral is part of Region 4 – Regional is held in February over Saturday and Sunday using the same basic program as Zone.

The same uniform rules apply.

From Regional the first 2 places move on to STATE (then the top 8 next best times/jumps/throws from all regionals) to make a field of 24. U/8 do not progress to State.

WHAT IS STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS?

State is held at Sydney Olympic Athletics Centre, Homebush and is a 2/3 day event- Friday ,Saturday and Sunday. 

The same uniform rules apply.

Medals are awarded for 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd places and certificates to all athletes.

PARENT DUTIES– Each centre is required to supply official’s for ZONE, REGIONAL and STATE Championships. When entering your child for zone you sign a declaration agreeing to help with officiating. The jobs are not difficult, much the same as at centre level. You must complete your rostered duties or the carnival will be stopped.

You are responsible for transporting yourself to and from the venue and being there on time for your events.

All of these Competitions/Championships are a wonderful experience and very professionally run. If you have any other questions about these events please ask a committee member.