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2015/16 Yearbook & Parent Handbook

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WELCOME TO THE WONDERFUL

SPORT OF LITTLE ATHLETICS!We trust that you will enjoy the experience of learning new skills with your child.

Little Athletics is an activity for the whole family to enjoy and we certainly hope you enjoy contributing to your child’s development.

This handbook will provide you with an overview of the programs and services that are available for you and your child through Little Athletics Queensland.

Your local Centre Committee will provide you with most details you require during the weekly Little Athletics activities and should be your first point of contact for any additional information. Alternatively, visit the Little Athletics Queensland (LAQ) website at www.laq.org.au or contact the Association Office on (07) 3255 9436 (metropolitan area) or 1300 559 436 (outside Brisbane).

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Little Athletics Story ......................................................................3

Personnel .......................................................................................4

General Information .......................................................................6

What to Wear to Little Athletics .....................................................8

Age Groups in Little Athletics ......................................................11

How to Get Involved .....................................................................11

Know Your Events ........................................................................12

Track ........................................................................................12

Field ..........................................................................................13

McDonalds Achievement Levels ..................................................14

LAQ Codes of Conduct .................................................................16

LAQ Rules & Policies ....................................................................19

Association Competitions ............................................................20

LAQ Calendar of Events ...............................................................21

Development & Transition of Athletes .........................................22

LAQ Coaching Program ..............................................................22

The CAPS Program ....................................................................23

Senior Athletics ..........................................................................24

LAQ Officials Scheme ..................................................................26

LAQ AGM & Annual Conference ...................................................26

LAQ Awards .................................................................................27

LAQ State Team ...........................................................................35

Queensland Best Performances. .................................................36

Individual ...................................................................................38

Relays .......................................................................................44

Multi Event / Pentathlon .............................................................46

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Originating in Victoria during the early 1960’s, Little Athletics was developed for children that were too young to compete in senior Athletics. Co-founder Alan Triscott’s idea in 1973, to bring Little Athletics to Queensland, began with several public meetings in Brisbane.

As a result of these meetings, the first Little Athletics Centre was established in Redcliffe. Now, the Association has 105 Centres located throughout Queensland. Athletes participate in weekly competitions at their local Centre across a range of events.

The Little Athletics motto of ‘Family, Fun and Fitness’ highlights that it is a community activity involving the whole family on a weekly basis. Athletes are encouraged to improve their own performances, sportsmanship and social skills, throughout the season.

Each of the events offered is age appropriate according to motor development and a gradual process of skill learning, supported by the National Junior Sports Framework.

MISSION STATEMENT“Little Athletics aims to develop children of all abilities by promoting positive attitudes and a healthy lifestyle through family and community involvement in Athletic activities.”

EQUITYLAQ aims to guarantee all children and adults access to a complete range of participation, training and competition opportunities and to ensure equity in all aspects of Athletics, including the provision of rewards and incentives, coaching, officiating and administration. LAQ recognises seven equity areas, which include: gender, disabilities, older adults, Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders, non-English speakers, employment status and isolated communities.

Welcome to the wonderful sport of Little Athletics! We trust that you will enjoy the experience of learning new skills with your child.

Little Athletics is an activity for the whole family to enjoy and we certainly hope you enjoy contributing to your child’s development.

This handbook will provide you with an overview of the programs and services that are available for you and your child through Little Athletics Queensland.

Your local Centre Committee will provide you with most details you require during the weekly Little Athletics activities and should be your first point of contact for any additional information. Alternatively, visit the Little Athletics Queensland (LAQ) website at www.laq.org.au or contact the Association Office on (07) 3255 9436 (metropolitan area) or 1300 559 436 (outside Brisbane).

THE LITTLE ATHLETICS STORY

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PERSONNELPATRONHer Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley, AC Governor of Queensland

LAQ LIFE MEMBERSGeorge Harvey (1984) Ken Watson (1991) Alison Quirke (1998)

Andrea Harvey (2001) Paul O’Brien OAM (2002) (d’cd) Frank Knight (2003) (d’cd)

Deanna Price (2006) Ray Robins (2007) Brian Johnston (2008) (d’cd)

Barrie Cox (2012) Karen Wolfenden (2012) Ann Bell (2013)

Edward Fabian (2013) Len Price (2015) Don Yourell (2015)

AUSTRALIAN LITTLE ATHLETICS LIFE MEMBERS FROM QLDGeorge Harvey (1996) Tony Libke (2004)

Alison Quirke (2010) Marjorie McNamara (2010)

AUSTRALIAN LITTLE ATHLETICS MERIT AWARDS FROM QLDAlison Quirke (2006) Marjorie McNamara (2008)

BOARD OF DIRECTORS – 2015/16 DIRECTORS

President Tony Northey

General Director Ralph Newton

Vice President Darryl Dickson

General Director Paul Langton

Finance Director Roslyn McAlister

General Director Donna Smith

General Director Adam White

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STAFF

Chief Executive Officer Simon Cook

Snr Development Officer Shaun Lethem

Operations Manager Shannon Kruger

Development Officer Gerrard Keating

Finance Administrator Amanda-Jayne Noble

Projects Assistant Bianca Lunt

Projects Officer Karen Lunt

Regional Support Officer (SQ) Shane Thomas

Membership Services Officer Ngaire Hollands

Regional Support Officer (NQ) Kate Macrae

COMMITTEE MEMBERS – 2015/16COMPETITION Barrie Cox OFFICIALS Jenny Boardman

Val Hooper Ruth Boustead

Eddie Fabian Les Gearey

Wayne Kelly Donna Smith

Wendy Wilson Janine Ritter

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LAQ AFFILIATED CENTRESThe Little Athletics season runs from 1st April to 31st March the following year and Centres generally operate a summer or winter season. Queensland is divided into 11 Regions for the purpose of the Little Athletics competitions. The following is the list of the current affiliated Centres in Queensland:

Tropical North Central North MaranoaCairns Anakie & District Charleville & District

Cassowary Coast Agnes Water Dirranbandi & District

Cooktown Bargara Goondiwindi

Douglas Shire Biloela Mitchell & District

Marlin Coast Gin Gin St George

Mulgrave Gracemere Tara & District

Ravenshoe Moura Texas

Tablelands North Rockhampton

Tully Yeppoon

North Queensland Metro NorthCharters Towers Arana

North Mackay Aspley

Townsville Central Bracken Ridge

Wulguru City North

Redcliffe

Strathpine

The Gap

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Central Coast Downs & South West Metro WestBoyne Tannum Border Blues Centenary

Bundaberg Chinchilla Colleges

Burrum & District Dalby Forest Lake

Eidsvold Highfields & District Goodna

Gayndah Laidley Ipswich

Gladstone Mt Tarampa Kenmore

Hervey Bay Pittsworth Rosewood

Isis District Roma Souths

Maryborough Ropehill Toowong Harriers

Monto Toowoomba Central

West Bundaberg Toowoomba South

Upper Lockyer

Warwick

South East South Coast Sun CoastAlgester Ashmore Bli Bli

Balmoral Beaudesert & District Caboolture

Beenleigh Byron Bay Caloundra

Browns Plains Gold Coast Cooloola Coast

Jimboomba Helensvale Deception Bay

Mt Gravatt Tamborine Mountain Glasshouse District

Redlands Mudgeeraba Gympie

Springwood Runaway Bay Maleny

Sunnybank Tweed Maroochy

Wynnum Manly Nambour

Noosa

South Burnett

University of the Sunshine

Coast

Wamuran

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The athlete must wear appropriate footwear and the approved Centre uniform when participating in Athletics events. Please note all approved Centre uniforms must comply with LAQ’s Uniform Policy. Children and parents are strongly encouraged to wear hats and sunscreen to all Little Athletics events and bring along a water bottle to aid hydration.

LAQ requires all athletes to wear the provided registration number and age label at all times (e.g. Centre, Region and State competitions). This is a safety, procedural and sponsorship requirement. It also allows other parents to know your child’s name and age group, especially in the case of an accident or emergency, so that the child’s name and medical conditions can be quickly accessed.

MERCHANDISEThe Association has various coaching resources and a complete range of merchandise for sale. To place an order, simply visit the LAQ website to view these items.

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TINY TOTSCentres have the option of providing a Tiny Tots program for three and four year old children, with the allowance for a Centre to register the Tiny Tot only if he/she is a sibling of an older (Under 6 - Under 17) registered Little Athlete. The parent / guardian of the Tiny Tot athlete must be present and working at the Centre while the child is participating.

Tiny Tots activities do not include times, places or measurements. The maximum distance permissible for running is 60m. Other fun events can also be added to their program in accordance with endorsed LAQ programs.

A registration number will be provided for each Tiny Tot and uniforms are optional, but they must be Sunsafe. Tiny Tots do not take participate in activities outside their Centre competition.

UNDER 6The events offered for U6’s include 70m, 100m, 300m Walk, Shot Put, Discus and Long Jump. The U6 age group only competes at their own Centre and other Centre carnivals. Athletes in this age group are not able to compete up an age group.

UNDER 7 – UNDER 17The events offered and the equipment specifications vary depending on the age of your child. The LAQ Rules of Competition Handbook, which is available through your Centre, lists the summary of events for each age group as well as the specifications for each event.

All parents are strongly encouraged to participate at their local Centre in any number of ways. However you choose to volunteer your time, your assistance is greatly appreciated, as without your support, the athletes would not be able to participate.

Your Centre may have a parent roster and/or levy to encourage maximum support of parents. Your Centre Committee can provide you with further details regarding this.

For further details about each of the Little Athletics events, please refer to page 12 of this booklet.

The Carnivals and Championships conducted by LAQ rely solely on volunteer officials. Key officials are appointed at the beginning of each season. However, additional

assistance is required at all events. Parents of nominating athletes, are required to help fulfill these roles.

The LAQ Officials Scheme offers various levels of accreditation suitable for officiating at Centre competitions. You can also gain qualifications to officiate at State level competitions and can even progress to Athletics Australia levels. Further details can be found on page ?? or on the LAQ website.

AGE GROUPS IN LITTLE ATHLETICS

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

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This guide has been written for parents to provide basic information about all the events that make up a weekly program at most Centres. Should you require further information about the rules, event or equipment specifications, please contact your Centre.

During the Little Athletics season, you will be encouraged to help out in many different ways to enable your child to compete each week. Every parent is an important part of the Little Athletics family and without your help, it would be difficult to conduct events for your child. Parents, like our athletes have different levels of experience and talents. Remember, all parents at your Centre are volunteers and are giving up their time for the betterment of the athletes.

TRACKSprints

Sprints are short running events, from 60m up to and including the 400m. Prior to the start of a sprint event, the athletes are placed in individual lanes and the Starter will give the commands “On Your Marks”, “Set” and then fire the gun for the athletes to start racing.

Distance

Distance races for Little Athletes are 800m (U9 – U17) and 1500m (U11 – U17). Prior to the start of a distance event, athletes may be placed in either a pack start (for larger groups) or in allocated lanes. The Starter will give the command “On Your Marks” and then fire the gun for the athletes to start racing.

Hurdles

Hurdle races are simply sprint events with hurdles placed at set distances apart in each lane. The heights of the hurdles change with the age of the athletes. They start at 45cm and go up to 76cm in height. The distances of the races range from 60m to 200m. All hurdle races are run in lanes. Athletes may need some coaching and practice with low training hurdles before they try the real thing. The Starters commands for hurdle races are the same as that for sprints.

Hurdles are built to tumble easily when knocked provided they are hurdled from the correct direction. Hurdles must never be jumped from the reverse direction as they will not tumble and could cause serious injury.

Relays

Relays are one of the few opportunities that athletes have to compete as a team. Some Centres run relays as part of their weekly program, others enter teams into Association’s Region and State Relay Championships. Relay track teams consist of four runners who each run a set distance (eg. 70m, 100m, 200m, 400m or 800m) according to the type of relay. The athletes carry a baton, which must be passed onto the next runner. This change must take place within the specified change over zone. For field events at Region Relays, any number of athletes may enter with final results determined by individual performances being added together. The Starters commands for relay races are the same as that for sprints.

Race Walking

Race Walking is a distance event, therefore the start is conducted as a pack start. Walking races include the 700m, 1100m or 1500m distances, however, some Centres may have shorter distances for younger age groups. Race Walking is a progression of steps taken so that the walker makes contact with the ground, and that no visible loss on contact occurs. The advancing leg shall be straightened (ie. not bent at the knee) from the moment of first contact with the ground until the vertical upright position. The Starters command for race walking is the same as that for distance events.

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FIELDLong Jump

The Long Jump event area includes a runway (grass, dirt, asphalt or synthetic material) and a sand pit. The athletes run in between the lines along the runway until they reach the take-off area, and then drive themselves into the air off one foot, landing in the pit. U6 – U12 athletes take-off from a mat covered in sand. U13 – U17 athletes use a 20cm take-off board. Athletes usually have three jumps. They must ensure that their take-off foot is on or behind the mat / board and land in the sand pit. Athletes must exit the pit forward of the mark they made on landing. A foul jump will be recorded if any type of somersaulting is used.

Triple Jump

Triple Jump uses the same event area as Long Jump. It also has the same basic rules and is measured the same way as Long Jump. The runway has lines marked at 2 metre intervals usually from 5m, 7m and 9m and the athlete chooses which of these lines will be their take-off mark. For U11 – U12 athletes a mat is used. U13 – U17 athletes take-off from the board or a line marked on the runway. Athletes usually have three jumps. Triple Jump has three distinct stages – hop, step and jump.

High Jump

The High Jump event area consists of landing mats, two uprights, a bar and a measuring stick. The athlete must run up, take-off from one foot, clear the bar and land on the mats, without causing the bar to be knocked off the stand. Each athlete has three attempts to clear each height. If they successfully clear the height on the first or second attempt, they must wait until the bar is raised before having another jump. The athlete may pass if they wish. For the U8 – U11 age groups, the scissors technique must be used. With the U12 – U17 age groups, the Fosbury flop technique maybe used.

Shot Put

The Shot Put event area consists of a throwing circle, a stop board and a landing area (sector). The Shot is a metal ball and its weight and size varies, according to the age of the athlete. To begin the throw, the athlete stands in the circle and the Shot shall be put from the shoulder with one hand only. The Shot shall touch, or be in close proximity to the neck or chin and the hand shall not be dropped below this position during the action of putting. The athlete must wait until the Shot has landed, before walking out the back of the circle. The Shot must land completely inside the marked sector. Athletes usually have three throws.

Discus

The Discus event area consists of a circle, a landing area (sector) and a cage / net. A discus is a rubber, synthetic or wooden disc, which varies in weight and size, according to the age of the athlete. It is thrown from the circle and must land completely inside the marked sector. All officials and other athletes must be outside the cage / net when an athlete is throwing. Discus rules are very similar to Shot Put, except that there is no specific rule about how the Discus must be thrown.

Javelin

The Javelin event area consists of a runway and a landing area (sector). The athlete must hold the Javelin at the grip. It must be thrown over the shoulder or upper arm and must strike the ground with the tip of the metal head first. It doesn’t have to stick into the ground. As the Javelin is a spear-like implement, all athletes and officials must carry the Javelin in an upright position and it must be walked back for retrieval. Everyone should stay clear of the immediate area, unless involved in the event and always make sure that you can see the Javelin at all times. Athletes usually have three throws.

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MCDONALDS

ACHIEVEMENT LEVELSThe McDonald’s achievement levels are calculated from the performance averages attained by Queensland’s Little Athletes over the years. The first level is the green level, which is within reach of all athletes. This level represents a good level of performance. A red level represents a very good performance, and is achievable by approximately 65% of athletes. A blue level represents an excellent performance achievable by approximately 20% of athletes. Levels for each age group and all events are detailed on the pink (girls) or blue (boys) achievement cards.

To receive a McDonald’s achievement award certificate, an athlete must reach the relevant level in all events applicable to their age group in three event groups. For example, an U13 athlete would be awarded a green level certificate if they were to equal or better the green level times and distances in (1) Hurdles: 60m Hurdles and 200m Hurdles, (2) Sprints: 70m, 100m and 200m and in (3) Throws: Discus, Javelin and Shot Put. Any event group combination can be used to meet the criteria as long as the levels in three event groups are attained.

Should an athlete not reach the green level in any of the event groups, the Centre may award a green certificate for attendance.

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Sport has a very special place in Australian society. We are proud of our sporting tradition and look up to our sporting champions from whatever field of endeavour. Winning of course is a vital part of that tradition, but not as important as the spirit in which the majority of those Australian heroes have played their sport. That spirit stems from our commitment to fair play.

ATHLETES• Be a good sport. Respect all good performances

whether from your Centre or the opponents and shake hands with and thank the opposing athletes and officials after the event – win, lose or draw.

• Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit.

• Always respect the official’s decision.

• Never become involved in acts of foul play.

• Honour both the spirit and intention of the competition rules and live up the highest ideals of ethics and sportsmanship. Avoid gamesmanship and respect the traditions of the sport.

• Never engage in disrespectful conduct of any sort including profanity, sledging, obscene gestures, offensive remarks, trash-talking, taunting or other actions that are demeaning to other athletes, officials or supporters.

• Care for and respect the facilities and equipment made available to you during training and competition.

• Safeguard your health. Don’t use any illegal or unhealthy substances.

• Recognise that officials and coaches are volunteers who give up their time to provide their services. Treat them with the utmost respect.

• Do not bet or otherwise financially speculate, directly or indirectly, on the outcome or any other aspect of a Little Athletics event or competition in which you are involved.

PARENTS / SPECTATORS• Condemn all violent or illegal acts, whether they are by

athletes, coaches, officials, parents or spectators.

• Respect the official’s decisions. Don’t complain or argue about actions or decisions during or after an event.

• Unsportsmanlike language, harassment or aggressive behaviour will not be tolerated.

• Encourage athletes to play by the rules and to respect opposing athletes and officials.

• Never ridicule or scorn an athlete for making a mistake, respect their efforts.

• Understand that sport is part of a total life experience, and the benefits of involvement go far beyond the final placing of an event.

• Participate in positive cheering that encourages the athletes in the Centre you are supporting. Don’t engage in any cheering that taunts or intimidates opponents, their fans or officials.

• Remember that children participate in Little Athletics for their own enjoyment, not yours!

• At all times follow the directions of the Arena Manager and/or other competition day officials.

• Never arrive at a Little Athletics competition under the influence of alcohol. Never bring alcohol to a Little Athletics competition or training.

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COACHES• Actively discourage foul play and/or unsportsmanlike

behaviour by athletes.

• Seek to maximise the participation and enjoyment of all athletes regardless of ability; avoid the tendency to over-use a talented athlete; treat all athletes as equals, regardless of their talent.

• Show concern and caution towards all sick and injured athletes. Follow the advice of a physician and/or sports trainer to the letter when determining when an injured athlete is ready to recommence training or competition.

• Teach athletes that an honest effort and competing to the best of their ability is as important as victory.

• Maintain a thorough knowledge of the rules of competition and keep abreast of current coaching methods. Maintain or improve your current accreditation level.

• Always consider the health, safety and welfare of the athletes.

• Teach young athletes to realise that there is a big gap between their ability and the professional athlete. Do not coach them as if they are professionals.

• Ensure that your coaching reflects the level of the competition being involved with and don’t be a ‘winner at all costs’ coach.

• As coach, conduct yourself at all times, and in all situations, in a manner that shows leadership, respect for the sport of Little Athletics and respect for all those that are involved in the sport – athletes, officials, spectators, parents and the media.

OFFICIALS• Be impartial! Also, be consistent, objective and

courteous.

• Place the safety and welfare of the athletes above all else. Be alert to minimise dangerous physical play, fair or foul, especially competition days.

• Accept responsibility for all actions taken.

• Avoid any form of verbal contact with coaches, team officials, parents and spectators during competition.

• Avoid any situation which may lead to a conflict of interest, both on and off the field.

• Condemn all and every instance of unsportsmanlike, foul or unfair play.

• Set a good example by the way you dress, speak and act towards athletes, coaches, officials, parents and spectators.

• Show concern and caution towards sick and injured athletes.

• Officiate to the age and/or experience of the athletes.

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LAQ has several policies in place that Centres must adhere to and educate parents, coaches, officials and athletes to ensure that all participate are in a safe and healthy environment. The following is only a selection of these rules and policies:

Child Protection – LAQ is committed to ensuring that all employees and volunteers that work for Little Athletics Queensland and its affiliates are assessed (where appropriate) for their suitability to work with children under the Commission for Children and Young People Act 2000 (Qld).

Sun Safety - The health of participants is of primary concern to Little Athletics Queensland. It is acknowledged that skin cancer is a major public health problem in Australia and in particular Queensland. Therefore LAQ and its affiliated Centres are committed to adhering to a strict uniform and sun safe policy.

Non Smoking - Smoking shall not be permitted in any competition, canteen or spectator areas during any Little Athletics competition. Little Athletics understands the harmful effects of smoking on health, fitness and performance in sport.

Risk Management - LAQ and its affiliated Centres are committed to the health, safety and well being of all its members and dedicated to providing a safe environment for participating in Athletic activities.

Footwear - Footwear is compulsory in all Track and Field events at all LAQ competition levels including Centre, Zone and State.

Zero Tolerance - LAQ does not tolerate abuse in any of its forms, and has developed the policy to clearly outline the processes and penalties to be applied. LAQ recognises the importance of providing a safe and enjoyable environment for all those who participate in Little Athletics in Queensland. The policy is to be used, where applicable, in conjunction with the LAQ Codes of Conduct and the relevant Constitution.

Guidelines for Exercise & Hydration in Extreme Temperatures - These guidelines may vary between Centres and adapted to suit local conditions and requirements. The guidelines were developed to provide some guidance to Centres should an unusual weather situation occur.

Drugs In Sport - LAQ is totally opposed to the use of any banned substances and use of any artificial aids for the purpose of obtaining an advantage in competition, totally opposed to the use of illegal recreational drugs and recognises the role of the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) in the development of policies pertaining to drugs in sport. The ASADA banned substances list can be obtained from www.asada.gov.au

Please visit the LAQ website www.laq.org.au for a complete copy of these and other policies.

Centre Rules & Policies

All Little Athletics Centres have various rules and policies which are formulated in the best interest of the athletes and members. Please ensure that you familiarise yourself with them.

Insurance

LAQ, through its affiliation with Little Athletics Australia, provides insurance for all Little Athletics participants, Centre Committee members, Centre coaches and officials. All Centres have been supplied with a Little Athletics Australia Insurance information and the Personal Injury Claim Form.

Centres will be aware of the information contained in the Little Athletics Australia Insurance program and should, in turn make their members aware of their rights and responsibilities under this program.

If you or your child is injured at the Centre, you should ask the Centre for further information regarding insurance.

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LAQ conducts several Championships, including the McDonald’s Winter Championships (June / July), McDonald’s State Relay Championships (December), and McDonald’s State Championships (March).

Other competitions offered, where participation is by nomination include the Medibank Senior Carnival & Junior Pentathlon (November), McDonald’s Regional Relays, Nordic Sport Regional Championships and the Junior Carnival & Senior Pentathlon (March).

The Association’s competitions are based on the IAAF rules with specific modifications for Little Athletics. These modifications are listed in the LAQ Rules of Competition Handbook, which is available through your Centre Committee. The rules and regulations are reviewed at the LAQ Annual Conference. All Centre competitions are based on these rules, although some may be slightly modified to suit the individual Centre.

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Event Competition Date

Nordic Sport Winter Regional Championships August & September 2015

Various Venues Set by the Regional Committees

Spring Carnival 26 September 2015

Bundaberg Regional Athletics Facility, Bundaberg

Medibank Senior Carnival / Junior Pentathlon 1 November 2015

State Athletics Facility, Nathan

McDonald’s Regional Relays 7-8 November

Various Venues Set by the Regional Committees OR 14-15 November 2015

McDonald’s State Relay Championships 12 December 2015


Nordic Sport Summer Regional Championships completed by

Various Venues Set by the Regional Committees 14-15 February 2016

Junior Carnival / Senior Pentathlon 6 March 2016


McDonald’s State Championships 18-20 March 2016

Queensland Sport & Athletics Centre, Nathan

McDonald’s Winter Championships & U7 & 8’s Carnival 25-26 June 2016

Townsville Sports Reserve For complete details of the events and closing dates for nominations, please check with your Centre or contact the LAQ Office or visit the LAQ website.

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LAQ COACHING PROGRAMIntroduction to Coaching (ITC) Courses

LAQ organises and conducts the ITC’s courses throughout the state on behalf of the Australian Track and Field Coaches Association (ATFCA). The course is conducted over eight hours and covers all Track and Field events. The emphasis is placed on the practical aspect of coaching and there is no exam. There is a small course fee per participant and courses are conducted at various times throughout the year. Participants must be at least 15 years of age. Specialised, accredited coaches are employed to carry out all instructions.

COMFORT INN & SUITES COACHING CAMPSLAQ offers two coaching camps each year. One during the Summer season, and one during the Winter season. Both camps cater for all athletes in the U7-U15 age groups and varying skill levels across all Track and Field events. Camp fees include accommodation (for boarders), meals, specific coaching in a variety of event disciplines by qualified coaches, entertainment and fun activities, hat, group photograph, spike bag, water bottle, booklet, attendance certificate and full supervision by experienced and accredited personnel.

The Summer coaching camp, which is held in January and runs for 3-4 days, has places available for either boarders or day attendees with the only restriction being placed on U7 boarders who must be accompanied by a parent / guardian. The Winter coaching camp is held in the June / July school holidays and is a day attendee only camp.

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MCDONALD’S ALL COMERS COACHING CLINICSThe McDonald’s All Comers Coaching Clinics cater for all ages and skill levels across all track and field events. The program is designed to introduce beginner and intermediate level athletes to higher level coaching and development.

All Coaching Clinics are conducted by ATFCA qualified coaches who will educate athletes in all discipline areas and will be conducted in a variety of formats to suit the Centre and athlete’s needs. The Clinics are offered in all Regions throughout the State.

The Association aims to conduct a minimum of one McDonald’s All Comers Coaching Clinic per Region, per season.

MCDONALD’S REGIONAL CLINICSConducted over 2 days, the McDonald’s Regional Clinics focus on the individual event disciplines at a higher level than the All Comers Clinics. The athletes are split into groups according to their age so the coaches can provide a more tailored technique session that provides more focused skill development for the athletes across a range of events.

THE CAPS PROGRAMThe Challenge, Achievement, Pathways in Sport (CAPS) program is a leadership development program for young teenagers. The CAPS program rewards participants for their contribution to the sport not just for participating. Participants acquire lifelong skills, have fun, develop important networks and receive recognition from their sport.

The choice of activities is flexible and will be determined by the individual’s area of interest. Participants may choose from administration, coaching, event / team management, officiating, sports health, sports participation.

Anyone between the ages of 13 and 20 can enter the scheme as a participant. Each participant is allocated a Co-ordinator. The Co-ordinator’s role is to act as a mentor for the participant and to

encourage progression through the CAPS program.

CAPS has benefits for both the individual and the sport. The individual benefits through personal development, and the sport benefits by having an increased number of skilled and knowledgeable young members who may be available as volunteers at their local Centre.

Further information and registration forms are available from your Centre, the LAQ Office or the LAQ website.

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NEW ZEALAND DEVELOPMENT TOURLittle Athletics Queensland offers the New Zealand Development Tour to encourage our athletes to remain involved in Little Athletics throughout their senior years. It is anticipated that by doing this, it will encourage athletes to stay involved in the sport of Athletics as they move into adulthood. The purpose of the tour is a development opportunity for athletes of all levels and it is not necessary to be an elite athlete to take part in this Tour.

Selected athletes will spend 8-9 days in New Zealand, travelling, training and competing at an Inter Provincial meeting against Teams from New Zealand’s South Island. A team of 20 athletes (10 boys and 10 girls) will be eligible for selection to compete at this competition. Only LAQ registered athletes in the U14, U15 and U16 age groups are eligible for selection as athletes must be either 14 or 15 years of age as of 31st December of the current year to compete. The Tour takes place in January each year. Further information on the Tour can be found on the LAQ website.

SENIOR ATHLETICSAs you will discover during your time at Little Athletics, Athletics is a great social sport. You or your child may like to continue with Athletics once your child is past the Little Athletics age range.

Once your child is past the Little Athletics age range, they are then eligible to participate in senior athletics events through Queensland Athletics (QA). QA is the organisation that administers and promotes Athletics at the senior level. They can be contacted on (07) 3343 5653 or via their website www.qldathletics.org.au

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The Carnivals and Championships conducted by the Association rely solely on volunteer officials. Key officials are appointed at the beginning of each season. However, additional assistance is required at all events. Parents of nominating athletes are encouraged to help fulfil these roles.

The LAQ Officials scheme, acknowledges various levels of accreditation suitable for assistance at Centre competition (D Grade), those qualified to chief at Association competitions (C Grade) to LAQ State level referees. The scheme also provides a clearer pathway and encourages members to gain accreditation through the Athletics Australia levels. To obtain accreditation for LAQ D and C Grades, applicants need to complete practical assessments and theory exams for each level.

LAQ D and C Grades, accreditation and theory papers are set in event groups although qualifications can be obtained for individual events. The event groups are Jumps, Throws, Track, Recording and Race Walking. A typical theory paper includes a general section, as well as 15 – 20 questions on each specific event within the event group. While members are to be encouraged to undertake the whole event group, particularly if the official wishes to gain a higher-grade accreditation, it is not compulsory for the individuals to complete all events. Further details can be found on the LAQ website.

The Association conducts one major meeting each year which includes the Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM).

The Annual Conference, which is usually held in June, is the premier meeting of the Association. Conference is the Centres’ opportunity to learn more about the workings of the Association, a chance to ask questions of the Board and its Committees both in business sessions and out of business sessions and more importantly, it gives Centres the opportunity to meet other Centre delegates from all over the State, put faces to names and exchange ideas. Conference is a place for sharing information and experiences.

The 2015 Annual Conference was held at the Quality Hotel, Mermaid Waters. Representatives from 48 Centres throughout Queensland took part in the weekend’s activities.

Presentations took place for the various LAQ Awards, including Distinguished Merit Award winners Wendy Wilson (Mt Gravatt), Todd Williams (Bracken Ridge), Merit Award winners Debbie Horvat (Algester), Sonny Roberts (Strathpine), Craig Simpkins (Tweed), Theresa Stolberg (Ipswich), Karen Vohland (Caboolture), Debbie Spence (Ashmore), Frank Knight Memorial Coach of the Year Award winner Gary Patterson (Deception Bay) and Volunteer of the Year Award winner Bernadette Lowrie (Caboolture). A full list of all award winners is listed under LAQ Awards.

The AGM is held on the last day of the Conference and it is at this meeting where the election of Officers and Life Membership takes place. The Association’s Annual Report and Audited Financial Report are also presented to the AGM for adoption.

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LAQ recognises the service of individuals and Centres through various awards. These awards include:

ATHLETESThe George Harvey Leadership Award

The George Harvey Award is presented each year to one girl and one boy who best demonstrate they embrace the ideals of Little Athletics. The criteria encompasses those attributes George himself believes are important not only in Little Athletics but also to any individual’s growth and development.

Eligibility for the award is not restricted by athletic ability as demonstrated on the track and in the field. The athletes selected will have been regular attendees of Centre and Zone competitions and will have displayed a willingness to participate in the full range of Little Athletics events. They will have been involved in Little Athletics for a minimum of 5 years and will currently be in the U15 – U17 Age Group.

Required attributes are:

LEADERSHIP: Provides an example to others and shows a desire to assist in the development of skills in others

RESPECT: Is always courteous, shows regard for fellow athletes and officials and accepts the judges’ decisions

PERSERVERENCE: Performs with determination to attain personal goals even if difficulties and setbacks are encountered

SPORTSMANSHIP: Abides by a code of fair play and is gracious in victory and defeat

ENTHUSIASM: Irrespective of ability, displays a keenness to become involved in all activities

And finally, the athlete should have been an ambassador for Little Athletics, proud of his/her involvement in the sport and have promoted it amongst his/her peers.

The 2015 winners were Brianna Vohland (Caboolture) and Michael McLure (Biloela).

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The Laurie Baartz Award For Most Improved Athlete

Laurie Baartz was the Association’s Manager for Coaching on the Board of Management from late 1982 until his untimely death in 1984 and during his time he laid the foundations for the extensive coaching programs the Association now offers throughout the State. His approach to coaching always stressed the importance of personal improvement, whether or not this was accompanied by success in competition. In this way children maintain a balanced perspective of their performances at all times.

Laurie’s workmates at Telecom chose to honour his memory by providing the Association with a perpetual trophy awarded to the Little Athlete showing the greatest degree of personal improvement.

The award is based on personal achievements over a range of events and is open to boys and girls across all age groups. To be eligible, performances are only permitted to be recorded at Centre level competition over any ten week period. Points are awarded for exceeding personal bests on the basis of one point per event group per nominated week.

The 2015 winner was Sean McLean U14 from North Mackay.

CAPS Participant of the Year

CAPS is a Youth Leadership Development Program for people 14 - 21 years of age. Participation is what sport is all about. However without a support structure of managers, administrators, trainers, coaches and officials, even the simplest of competitions would not be possible. One of the greatest challenges facing many sports is the maintenance of an effective voluntary structure; this is where the CAPS program aligns itself. The CAPS program provides athletes with the opportunity to learn more about LAQ as an organisation by gaining personal experience through community service.

A CAPS Participant Award may be presented each year to a participant who best demonstrates a willingness to develop positive attributes such as initiative and dedication. These are required when progressing through the CAPS program and may in the future open many opportunities, both within Athletics and the wider community.

The 2015 winner was Tahlia Perry (Strathpine).

10-Year Participation Award

Athletes must have had a minimum of ten (10) years participation at a LAQ Centre during which time they have demonstrated the desire to foster the aims of Little Athletics within the Centre and the Community. Should you have an athlete who has been involved with another Little Athletics Centre in Queensland, that involvement can form part of the minimum required 10 years.

The athlete should have shown a level of commitment to their Centre as an athlete and may have been involved on the Centre Committee and assisted at other levels of the Centre (eg officiating / coaching / administration). Involvement at another centre would count towards the mandatory ten years.

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ADULTSLife Membership

Life Membership is the Association’s highest honour. It is presented to members that have given highly meritorious service towards the growth and development of Little Athletics. They must have been involved with Little Athletics for a minimum period of 15 years and have served at Centre committee and / or Association level and / or National level for a minimum period of 10 years.

In 2015, Life Memberships were awarded to Len Price (Beenleigh) and Don Yourell (Gold Coast).

Distinguished Merit Award

The Distinguished Merit Award is presented to members with the highest credentials and integrity, who have been given a minimum of 12 years service to Little Athletics in Queensland and served at Centre, Zone and State Level or had Board of Directors involvement. The person should also have been involved at all levels over and above the call of normal duty and been generally accepted by the majority of people.

In 2015, Distinguished Merit Awards were presented to Wendy Wilson (Mt Gravatt) and Todd Williams (Bracken Ridge).

Merit Award

The Merit Award is presented to members of high character and show an unselfish willingness to work for the betterment of Little Athletics. They must have given a minimum of 8 years service at Centre level and this involvement should clearly demonstrate a commitment to fostering the growth and development of the Centre. The nominee should normally have been involved for a period of at least 3 years at Centre Committee level. In addition, they should have had regular involvement at Association competitions.

In 2015, Merit Awards were presented to Debbie Horvat (Algester), Sonny Roberts (Strathpine), Craig Simpkins (Tweed), Theresa Stolberg (Ipswich), Karen Vohland (Caboolture) and Debbie Spence (Ashmore).

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Volunteer of the Year Award

This award is presented annually and is based on involvement in the current season only. It is open to all Centre members, however, not necessarily intended to be for the dedicated Committee Member. No limit of involvement with Little Athletics is placed on the nominee (eg. one year, five years) as it depends totally on the nominees involvement for that year.

In 2015, the winner was Bernadette Lowrie (Caboolture).

Frank Knight Memorial Coach of the Year Award

Frank Knight is recognised as one of the true legends in Little Athletics, who unerringly demonstrated his passion for the sport and commitment to his positions held with LAQ over many years. Frank began his involvement with Little A’s when he joined his children up with the Arana Centre in 1980. He then went onto be a member of the LAQ coaching committee in the early 1980’s and became the Association’s Manager for Coaching in 1986.

He served as a member of the Board of Directors since 1986 and set an all time high record for length of service – 20 years total. Frank contributed in many ways to the direction that our Association has taken, and he had an amazing ability to keep pace and continue moving forward with new innovations to assist in the strategic direction of our Association. His coaching knowledge, and the way that he passed this on to members, has been exceptional and he touched many of our members’ athletic careers through his work with the coaching camps, coaching courses, state team coaching, Centre involvement and as an individual coach. He was also a longstanding and proactive member of the QLD Branch of the ATFCA.

Frank finally succumbed to his battle with cancer on 19th January 2006. As a final thank you and farewell to a man that gave so much of his life to Athletics, the Association renamed this award in his honour.

This award aims to promote, encourage and reward quality Little Athletics coaching. It is presented to an individual who, in the opinion of the Board, has made the most significant contribution to Little Athletics within their community. This individual, by their coaching and enthusiasm promotes the values and philosophies of Little Athletics and junior sport in general and is prepared to extend their qualifications for the development of athletes.

In 2015 the winner was Gary Patterson (Deception Bay).

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Alison Quirke Official of the Year Award

The Alison Quirke Official of the Year Award is the newest Association award. It is awarded each year to one official in recognition of their outstanding service as an official to Little Athletics Queensland.

In 2015 the winner was Sue Williams (Bracken Ridge).

CAPS Co-ordinator of the Year

The CAPS Co-ordinator Award aims to encourage and recognise the efforts of a CAPS Co-ordinator that strives to develop the youth of our sport. It may be presented each year to a Co-ordinator who best demonstrates a willingness to assist in the development of positive attributes such as initiative and dedication and guide participants as they progress through the CAPS program.

In 2015 the winner was Theresa Stolberg (Ipswich).

10, 15, 20, 25, 30 Year Service Awards

These awards are presented to members of excellent character, who have had a minimum of ten (10) years service to LAQ during which time they have demonstrated the desire to foster the aims of Little Athletics within the Centre and the Community. The nominee should have

shown a level of commitment higher than that expected of a normal Centre parent and would normally have been involved for a period of time on the Centre Committee and assisted at other levels of the Association (eg officiating / coaching / administration). Duties should have exceeded the requirements of a normal Centre Committee position.

Honour Certificate

Honour certificates are presented to members of excellent character, who have had a minimum of five (5) years service at LAQ Centre level during which time they have demonstrated the desire to foster the aims of Little Athletics within the Centre. The nominee should have shown a level of commitment higher than that expected of a normal Centre parent and would normally have been involved for a period of time on the Centre Committee. Duties should have exceeded the requirements of a normal Centre Committee position.

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CENTRESThe Andrea Harvey Award for Centre Administration

This award is presented to those Centres that have shown an excellence above other Centres, and have excelled in Centre Administration.

In 2015, first prize was awarded to Ipswich.

The Centre Promotional Award

This award is judged on the Centre’s promotion of Little Athletics as a brand to the community. Centre’s should not be concerned with how the information is presented upon lodgement, other than it being in an orderly fashion.

The winner in 2015 was Caboolture.

Development Award

This award is presented to Centres in two categories - those with the highest re-registration percentage and those the highest registration increase. In 2014, the winners were:

Highest re-registration % for Centres with less than 100 registrations – Marlin Coast and Roma & District

Highest re-registration % for Centres with more than 100 registrations – Beaudesert & District

Highest registration increase for Centres with less than 100 registrations – Roma & District

Highest registration increase for Centres with more than 100 registrations – Mulgrave

CAPS Centre of the Year

The CAPS Centre Award may be presented each year to a Centre that promotes and supports the program; demonstrating a willingness to assist in the development of positive attributes such as initiative and dedication required by the CAPS participants as they progress through the CAPS program.

The winner in 2015 was Ipswich.

Further information, including the complete details of the awards’ criteria and application forms, can be accessed from LAQ’s website or through your Centre.

Most Little Athletics Centres also have their own awards that recognise the achievements of athletes, parents and volunteers at Centre level.

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The first Little Athletics “Australian Teams Championships” (ATC) started humbly in Melbourne in 1970 and is now a nationally recognised event on the sporting calendar attracting teams from seven State and Territory Associations. It consists of two separate competitions – a Teams Championships for the Under 13’s (normally 11 boys and 11 girls) and an individual Multi Event Championship for Under 15’s (normally 2 boys and 2 girls).

The team is selected, principally, on their performances at State Championships and then if necessary, performances at other recently held LAQ sanctioned events will be taken into consideration in the final selection process.

The team is announced on Sunday afternoon of the State Championships. The 2016 Australian Little Athletics Championships are being held in Adelaide on Sunday 24th April 2016.

If you would like more detailed information, please contact the Association Office.

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2015 ALAC RESULTS

U13 TEAMS CHAMPIONSHIPS

EventBoys Girls

Place NameTime/Distance/Score


100 Metres 5 Byron Betts 12.31 6 Courtney Steel 13.39

7 Reef O’Dwyer 12.61 9 Casey Bell 13.55

200 Metres 2 Byron Betts 24.95 6 Amy Brice 27.12

5 Joshua Whiting 25.34 7 Courtney Steel 27.29

400 Metres 9 Joshua Whiting 59.37 12 Chantelle Chippind 1:05.15

10 Luca Ferroussat 59.58

800 Metres 4 Luca Ferroussat 2:13.81 7 Annabelle O’Hara 2:24.16

5 Patrick Thygesen 2:19.49 8 Mackenzey Ormiston 2:25.83

1500 Metres 5 Patrick Thygesen 4:34.73 3 Mackenzey Ormiston 4:45.07

6 Jake Waugh 4:37.92 5 Annabelle O’Hara 4:55.05

1500 Metre Walk 1 Tenyka Chapman 7:11.95

80 Metre Hurdles 6 Cooper Schmidt 13.26 3 Jasmine Hayes 13.35

14 Jai Jorgensen 13.67 6 Francesca MacDonal 13.55

4 x 100 Metre Relay 3 Queensland 48.46 4 Queensland 52.55

Long Jump 8 Joel Cochran 4.96m 3 Amy Brice 5.06m

9 Joshua Whiting 4.91m 6 Francesca MacDonal 4.98m

Overall Team Results

1 Western Australia 688

2 Victoria 674.5

3 New South Wales 615

4 Queensland 566.5

5 South Australia 504

6 Tasmania 396.5

7 ACT 323.5

Handicap Trophy Results


2 South Australia 951

3 Tasmania 899.5

4 Victoria 890.5

5 Queensland 864.5

6 ACT 831.5


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Triple Jump 6 Joel Cochran 11.25m 2 Amy Brice 11.05m

10 Cooper Schmidt 10.67m 8 Jasmine Hayes 10.11

High Jump 3 James Smith 1.70m 6 Casey Bell 1.50m

4 Reef O’Dwyer 1.65m 10 Caliah Saltner-Hill 1.50m

Shot Put 11 James Smith 11.22m 4 Chantelle Chippind 10.86m

12 Jai Hockey 11.17m 5 Erica Sitcheff 10.74m

Discus 10 Jai Hockey 30.38m 2 Amy Brice 46.38m

11 James Smith 26.61m 9 Chantelle Chippind 31.22m

Javelin 3 Jai Jorgensen 39.46m 3 Chantelle Chippind 36.99m

6 Jai Hockey 34.19m 6 Erica Sitcheff 34.69m

U15 MULTI-EVENT CHAMPIONSHIPSTeam Results

1 Queensland 251

2 Victoria 212


4 ACT 199


6 Tasmania 145.5

7 South Australia 120.5

EventBoys Girls



Multi-Event 3 Zane Branco 3588 2 Ella Connolly 3719

4 Ben Schmidtchen 3541 4 Camryn Newton-Smith 3323

4 x 100 M Mixed Relay 1 Queensland 48.21

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EventBoys

Age Name Centre Year Time/Distance/Score

70 Metres U9 Campbell Magnay Kedron 2006 10.27U10 Matthew Bollard Tweed 2015 9.88

100 Metres U9 Isreal Leota Browns Plains 2014 14.55U10 Campbell Magnay Kedron 2007 13.82U11 Blake Achilles Toowoomba Central 2003 13.38U12 Seth Gould Gladstone 2013 12.83U13 Anthony Collins Aspley 2008 11.42U14 Anthony Collins Aspley 2009 11.61U15 Benjamin Wallace Browns Plains 2007 11.25U16 Rowan Sutton Glasshouse District 2013 11.63U17 James Quinn West Bundaberg 2013 11.08

200 Metres U9 Isreal Leota Browns Plains 2014 29.09U10 Mathew Siebuhr Caboolture 2010 28.29U11 Harris Yell Gold Coast 2013 27.29U12 Harris Yell Gold Coast 2014 26.27U13 Lyndon Phipps Redlands 2005 24.18U14 Preston Degarnham Gold Coast 2015 23.26U15 Zane Palmer Deception Bay 2000 22.90U16 Jake Evans Helensvale 2015 23.17U17 Jordan Csabi Noosa 2014 22.27

400 Metres U10 Daniel Rolley Balmoral 2010 1:03.04U11 Jake Playful Redcliffe 2001 1:01.81U12 Lewis Simon Souths 2008 59.12U13 Liam Johnston Algester 2010 55.10U14 Jared Nicholas Deception Bay 2006 52.49U15 Zane Palmer Deception Bay 2000 50.11U16 Jake Evans Helensvale 2015 51.42U17 Corey Cottrell Deception Bay 2010 50.50

800 Metres U9 Kobi Rutherford Runaway Bay 2010 2:32.49U10 Daniel Rolley Balmoral 2010 2:23.87U11 William Barker Arana 2014 2:23.26U12 William Barker Arana 2015 2:16.78U13 Jordan Cross Runaway Bay 2006 2:09.5U14 Beau Lane Gold Coast 2008 2:04.59U15 Zane Palmer Deception Bay 2000 2:01.29U16 Jake Evans Helensvale 2015 1:59.81U17 Hamish Granger Arana 2015 1:59.66

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70 Metres U9 Kaylee Packer Helensvale 2008 10.40U10 Kaylee Packer Helensvale 2009 9.83

100 Metres U9 Kaylee Packer Helensvale 2008 14.42U10 Kaylee Packer Helensvale 2009 13.76U11 Kaylee Packer Helensvale 2010 13.52U12 Kassy Hill Goodna 2000 13.11U13 Riley Day Beaudesert & District 2013 12.21U14 Riley Day Beaudesert & District 2014 12.47U15 Lauren O’Sullivan Souths 2007 12.38U16 Tiana Morrison Arana 2015 12.65U17 Kirsty Johnson Goodna 2013 12.65

200 Metres U9 Dianne Waight Ashmore 2014 30.07U10 Kaylee Packer Helensvale 2009 28.59U11 Jessica Brown Twin Towns 2003 28.01U12 Kassy Hill Goodna 2000 26.76U13 Riley Day Beaudesert & District 2013 25.50U14 Riley Day Beaudesert & District 2014 25.00U15 Riley Day Beaudesert 2015 24.76U16 Shannon Reynolds Ravenshoe 2015 25.62U17 Rianna Dorey Noosa 2015 25.50

400 Metres U10 Dianne Waight Ashmore 2015 1:07.06U11 Amber Rowlandson Kedron 2007 1:03.54U12 Amber Rowlandson Kedron 2008 59.94U13 Tammy Martin Ashmore 2006 58.16U14 Tammy Martin Ashmore 2007 58.77U15 Hannah Schlecht Balmoral 2013 57.84U16 Madalyn McCusker Highfields 2015 1:01.17U17 Jessica Haig Caloundra 2013 59.34

800 Metres U9 Rebecca Webb Gold Coast 2015 2:42.60U10 Josephine Auer Aspley 2008 2:35.06U11 Jade Dowling Ipswich 2008 2:29.85U12 Lucinda Young Kenmore 2007 2:22.80U13 Marlie Campton Byron Bay 2011 2:20.57U14 Kristyn Mackrell Redlands 2004 2:15.49U15 Tammy Martin Ashmore 2008 2:15.60U16 Brielle Erbacher Toowoomba South 2015 2:23.98U17 Rhiannon Hess Bracken Ridge 2009 2:21.69

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1500 Metres U11 Kobi Rutherford Runaway Bay 2012 4:47.53U12 Lachlan Cook Centenary 2009 4:38.84U13 Jacob Henshall Twin Towns 2000 4:23.42U14 Nathan Miller Strathpine 2000 4:05.19U15 Blayne Arnold Border Blues 2005 4:13.35U16 Lachie Kizana Runaway Bay 2014 4:20.41U17 Hamish Granger Arana 2015 4:09.49

700 Metre Walk U9 Yanis Benzenati Ashmore 2010 3:43.641100 Metre Walk U10 Ryan Isaac Mt Gravatt 2000 5:18.45

U11 Ryan Isaac Mt Gravatt 2001 5:08.651500 Metre Walk U12 Nelson McCutcheon Redlands 2015 7:37.47

U13 Jared Loi Caboolture 2003 7:10.28U14 Jesse Osborne Strathpine 2009 6:46.90U15 Jesse Osborne Strathpine 2010 6:18.40U16 Nicholas Andreas Tweed 2015 7:47.97U17 Jesse Osborne Strathpine 2012 5:44.86

3000 Metre Walk U14 Jamison Stovin Gold Coast 2014 15:10.40U16 Ben Mingin Bargara 2014 18:24.92U17 Jesse Osborne Strathpine 2011 12:43.78

60 Metre Hurdles U9 Todd McDonald Redlands 2005 9.99U10 William Barker Arana 2013 10.25U11 Harris Yell Gold Coast 2013 9.64U12 Jake Grevsmuhl Beenleigh 2006 9.50

80 Metre Hurdles U13 Anthony Collins Aspley 2008 11.4090 Metre Hurdles U14 Matthew Barker Arana 2013 12.52100 Metre Hurdles U15 Anthony Collins Aspley 2010 13.23

U16 Cooper Degarnham Gold Coast 2015 13.50U17 Jake Grevsmuhl Beenleigh 2009 13.37

200 Metre Hurdles U13 Zachary Brnabic Mt Gravatt 2010 27.06U14 Sam Carson Redlands 2004 26.15U15 Matthew Barker Arana 2014 25.50U16 Ben Wilcox Goodna 2014 25.59U17 Jordan Spyro Goodna 2014 24.61

High Jump U9 Shemaiah James Deception Bay 2006 1.26m

U10 Kane Brigg Alexi Champion

Gold Coast Maroochy

1998 2015

1.36m 1.36m

U11 Mitchell Tulley Wynnum Manly 2008 1.44mU12 Nate Roffey Mt Gravatt 1999 1.66mU13 Nelson Maina Centenary 2012 1.83mU14 Mark Sills Ipswich 1991 1.89mU15 Mark Sills Ipswich 1992 2.10m

U16 Nicholas Hooper Noosa 2015 1.80m

U17 Joshua Connolly Deception Bay 2015 1.97m

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1500 Metres U11 Jade Dowling Ipswich 2008 4:59.48U12 Melanie Kaasinen Aspley 2007 4:54.66U13 Mackenzey Ormiston Tweed 2015 4:45.07U14 Courtney Thwaites Ashmore 2014 4:50.21U15 Montanna McAvoy Cairns 2015 4:43.02U16 Brielle Erbacher Toowoomba South 2015 5:07.09U17 Tara Blundell City North 2012 5:02.99

700 Metre Walk U9 Anika Clarke Redlands 2015 3:36.261100 Metre Walk U10 Rachel Barker Gold Coast 2006 5:42.23

U11 Katie Hayward Gold Coast 2011 5:34.741500 Metre Walk U12 Rachel Barker Gold Coast 2008 7:41.51

U13 Tenyka Chapman Mudgeeraba 2015 7:11.95U14 Mikaela Woodward Sunnybank 2013 7:21.38U15 Katie Hayward Gold Coast 2015 6:20.81U16 Mikaela Woodward Toowong Harriers 2015 7:51.44U17 Jessica Pickles Jimboomba 2010 6:57.47

3000 Metre Walk U14 Katya Martin Beenleigh 2010 16:10.89U15 Mikaela Woodward Sunnybank 2013 15:38.50U16 Mikaela Woodward Toowong Harriers 2014 16:19.80U17 Jesse Sims Aspley 2013 17:56.50

60 Metre Hurdles U9 Letitia Spedding Glasshouse 2007 10.45U10 Talia Inivale Springwood 2015 10.49

U11 Timisha Wenck Danielle Ashe

Ipswich Toowoomba Central

2001 2004

9.96 9.96

U12 Samantha Johnson Noosa 2011 9.8380 Metre Hurdles U13 Taneille Crase Beenleigh 2008 12.6590 Metre Hurdles U14 Aliyah Johnson Mt Gravatt 2011 12.33

U15 Aliyah Johnson Mt Gravatt 2012 12.90U16 Chloe White Deception Bay 2015 14.89U17 Jessica White Helensvale 2013 14.30

100 Metre Hurdles U15 Aliyah Johnson Mt Gravatt 2012 12.90U16 Chloe White Deception Bay 2015 14.89U17 Jessica White Helensvale 2013 14.30

200 Metre Hurdles U13 Taneille Crase Beenleigh 2008 28.87U14 Sally McLellan Helensvale 2000 28.47U15 Tamara Hotten Deception Bay 2015 28.05U16 Chloe White Deception Bay 2015 29.40U17 Shontelle Boddington Souths 2014 29.21

High Jump U9 Jessica Wallace Toowoomba Central 2013 1.21mU10 Mya Thomas Souths 2013 1.35mU11 Ainsley Ackerman Nambour 2002 1.38mU12 Keirra Lesa Ashmore 2013 1.62mU13 Vicki Collins Maryborough 1996 1.75mU14 Vicki Collins Maryborough 1997 1.76mU15 Carmen Hunter Ross River 1993 1.75mU16 Sophie Tiver University 2015 1.51mU17 Tara Strano Cassowary Coast 2010 1.69

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Long Jump U9 Barry Goodwin Gold Coast 1987 4.55mU10 Barry Goodwin Gold Coast 1988 5.06mU11 Sean Cranney Goodna 1985 5.60mU12 Cameron Brownjohn Arana 1989 5.59mU13 Harris Yell Gold Coast 2015 6.04mU14 David Boorman The Gap 1990 6.39mU15 Ryan Silke Gold Coast 2003 6.81mU16 Rowan Sutton Glasshouse District 2014 6.71m

U17 Liam Adcock Redcliffe 2013 6.69m

Triple Jump U11 Sean Cranney Goodna 1985 11.06mU12 William Barker Arana 2015 11.62mU13 Shemaiah James Deception Bay 2010 12.69mU14 Darcy Roper Deception Bay 2012 13.14mU15 Shemaiah James Deception Bay 2012 13.89mU16 Rowan Sutton Glasshouse 2013 13.38mU17 Rowan Sutton Glasshouse 2015 14.09m

Shot Put U9 Ryan Cochran Redlands 2000 10.19mU10 Nathan Russell Centenary 2007 11.63mU11 Joshua Starke Maryborough 2001 13.68mU12 Sam Hegarty Helidon & District 2004 13.62mU13 Lachlan Miller Wynnum Manly 2009 16.65mU14 Benjamin Thomas Beaudesert & District 2014 16.34mU15 Joshua Starke Maryborough 2005 18.34mU16 Timothy Ford Tablelands 2014 15.77mU17 Tim Castley Kenmore 2015 18.35m

Discus U9 Lewis Symonds Helensvale 2015 35.26mU10 Andrew French Aspley 2001 38.22mU11 Scott Puodziunas Aspley 2001 35.91mU12 Billy Rogers Charleville 2001 44.05mU13 Bayley Lau Algester 2010 52.53mU14 Lachlan Miller Wynnum Manly 2010 54.67mU15 Jason Dudley Deception Bay 2000 58.56mU16 Jack Bannister Warwick 2014 64.12mU17 Logan Stubbs Hervey Bay 2013 59.30m

Javelin U11 Tyler Wostear Tara & District 2010 39.64mU12 Zachary Brnabic Mt Gravatt 2009 49.89mU13 Joshua Robinson Mt Gravatt 1999 55.43mU14 Trent Rogers Ipswich 2003 58.50mU15 Benjamin Thomas Beaudesert 2014 53.71m

U16 Brandon Stanaway Arana 2015 53.13m

U17 Luke Giacca Noosa 2015 63.19m

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Long Jump U9 Michelle McCosker South Burnett 1991 4.42mU10 Candice Brooks Mt Tarampa 1991 4.64mU11 Melinda Jones Arana 1987 4.88mU12 Jacqueline Seeto Arana 1984 5.55mU13 Stacey Williams Redlands 2008 5.37mU14 Jacinta Boyd Maroochy 2000 5.51mU15 Aliyah Johnson Mt Gravatt 2012 5.91mU16 Tiana Morrison Arana 2015 5.30m

U17 Alesha Butters Ashleigh Jones

Twin Towns Gladstone

2011 2011

5.27m 5.27m

Triple Jump U11 Aliyah Johnson Mt Gravatt 2008 9.94mU12 Sakisha Dovey Gold Coast 2009 10.92mU13 Aliyah Johnson Mt Gravatt 2010 11.69mU14 Aliyah Johnson Mt Gravatt 2011 12.06mU15 Kertisha Thompson Mulgrave 2008 12.09mU16 Madeleine Lindemann Toowoomba Central 2014 10.99mU17 Rebecca Green Sunnybank 2012 11.26m

Shot Put U9 Mya Sautia Bracken Ridge 2015 8.86mU10 Talia Inivale Springwood 2015 11.79mU11 Lyvante’ Su’emai Springwood 2014 13.63mU12 Lyvante’ Su’emai Springwood 2015 15.51mU13 TBC Aspley 1986 14.11mU14 Zoe Henare Nth Rockhampton 2014 13.41mU15 Kathy Gore Centenary Hts 1992 14.25mU16 Samantha Lenton Toowoomba South 2015 14.01mU17 Brianna Bortolanza Mulgrave 2014 14.31m

Discus U9 Talia Inivale Springwood 2014 29.47mU10 Talia Inivale Springwood 2015 40.74mU11 Talia Inivale Springwood 2015 37.64mU12 Lyvante’ Su’emai Springwood 2015 42.24mU13 Amy Brice Noosa 2015 46.38mU14 Kirsty Williams Twin Towns 2011 43.44mU15 Kylie Jones Helidon 1992 44.72mU16 Samantha Lenton Toowoomba South 2015 42.33mU17 Alexandra Worth Cassowary Coast 2014 39.82m

Javelin U11 Dana Eagers Sunnybank 1999 29.70mU12 Monique Wylie Ashmore 1989 35.84mU13 Wasie Toolis Toowong Harriers 2008 42.99mU14 Tahlia Anderson Deception Bay 2015 42.02mU15 Camryn Newton-Smith Jimboomba 2015 40.66m

U16 Tianah List Jimboomba 2015 47.38m

U17 Jessica Hughes Helensvale 2013 41.56m

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EventBoys

Age Centre Name Year Time/Distance/Score

4 x 100 Metres U9 Deception Bay J Guy, R Denny, C Patterson, N Abell 2007 1:01.30

U10 AranaK Dingwall, J Baker, M Senica, J Morrison

2008 58.00

U11 MaroochyH Wilson, S Casey, A Stevenson, D Murray

2002 56.21

U12 CentenaryM Hepburn, C Thompson, S Lewis, D Stubbersfield

2002 54.24

U13 Browns PlainsJ Madden, D Wallace, B Wallace, R Fenwick

2004 50.74

U14 Deception BayJ Guy, B Milligan, B Johnston, G Roberts

2012 48.26

U15 West Bundaberg J Horton, A Smith, D Wilson, J Quinn 2009 45.55

U16 StrathpineB McLean, T Yates, I Vennix, L Mountford

2013 46.29

U17 West Bundaberg D Wilson, J Horton, S Smith, J Quinn 2010 44.184 x 200 Metres

U9 Bli BliS Oxley, N Roth, N Pointon, T McCarthy

2002 2:12.91

U10 HelensvaleD Briese, C Harrison, B Stoneley, Z Carey

2012 2:04.10

4 x MedleyU11 Balmoral

L Blake, O Lacny, D Rolley, T Waller-Brown

2010 4:35.06

U12 MaroochyH Wilson, S Casey, B Nash, A Stevenson

2003 4:25.34

U13 MaroochyH Wilson, S Casey, B Nash, A Stevenson

2004 4:10.70

U14 Deception BayJ Guy, B Milligan, B Johnston, G Roberts

2012 3:56.90

U15 Gold CoastB Wakeling, B Land, H Cathie, J Bowcock

2008 3:48.65

U16 HelensvaleK Duncan, N Garrett, J Kelly, D Simpson

2013 3:52.05

U17 RedcliffeL Adcock, J Lean, J Dollman, C Schackow

2012 3:46.95

2 x High Jump U9 Springwood M Grieve, M Barr 1984 2.32m

U10Ipswich Algester

M Sills, J Luhrman B Foat, M Slater

1986 1989

2.56m 2.56m

U11 Ipswich T Regeling, M Sills 1987 2.73mU13 Arana A Keehn, A Easton 1997 3.22mU14 The Gap D Boorman, J Pickering 1989 3.52mU15 Sunnybank D Lacey, C Taurima 1990 3.58m

RELAYS

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EventGirls


4 x 100 Metres U9 Balmoral J Tabuarua, D Stone, H Schlecht, E Petersen 2006 1:03.82

U10 Toowong Harriers C Bailey, C Caslick, M Charlton, E First 2004 1:01.25

U11 Wynnum Manly S Anderson, W Preston, I Swindles, M Bayes 2006 57.59

U12 Ashmore K Lesa, A Robba, C Coleman, D Johnson 2012 54.79

U13 Mt Gravatt K McCulloch, C Vieritz, M Murrison, C Samios 2002 51.72

U14 Helensvale S Milburn, C Donnelly, E Harrigan, J Handsaker 2008 51.82

U15 Gold Coast K Juniper, L Mosley, K Hill, G Scantlebury 2002 51.10

U16 GoldCoast N Roberts, T Lima, C Banner, C Mpofu 2014 50.60

U17 DeceptionBay R Isele, T Hotten, K McNaughton, C White 2014 51.15

4 x 200 Metres U9 Aspley N Brittain, T Baker, T Strain, R-L Tobin 2000 2:19.63

U10 Runaway Bay J Ramsay, J Hayes, K Pickering, J Anscombe 2011 2:09.51

4 x Medley U11 Balmoral E Schecht, C Trimboli, S Whitting, K Robinson 2010 4:47.35

U12 Ashmore S Capper, J Cornelius, L Pobje, L Rowney 2000 4:34.17

U13 Gold Coast T Lima, A Coulston, C Banner, N Roberts 2011 4:29.48

U14 Wynnum Manly R Swindles, S Reedman, C Parker, A Baltais 2005 4:16.78

U15 Mt Gravatt N Heuston, L Oakhill, M Walkley, S O’Dwyer-Mazur 2004 4:17.89

U16 Gold Coast N Roberts, T Lima, C Banner, C Mpofu 2014 4:25.85

U17 Caloundra J Maslen, K Herbert, L Van Hooijdonk, K Brassey 2014 4:20.05

2 x High Jump U9 Redlands A Hearn, P Lynch 2012 2.32mU10 Arana K Edwards, S Gunness 2012 2.47mU11 City North B Manger-Ford, V Haeusler 2012 2.57mU13 Gold Coast R Stevens, G Brennan 2012 3.07m

U14 Ipswich University

K Lewis, W Bopf K Paehua, S Odempsey

1986 2009

3.12m 3.12m

U15 Gold Coast K Driscoll, S Grambeau 1996 3.20m

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EventBoys


2 x Long Jump U10 Sunnybank D Lacey, C Taurima 1985 8.92mU11 Goodna S Cranney, R Doran 1984 9.67mU12 Strathpine B Swanborough, P Tillotson 1989 10.06mU14 Deception Bay D Roper, J Barnes 2011 11.50mU15 Ipswich R Bell, A Connelly 1993 12.31mU16 Deception Bay I Vennix, J Velt 2014 11.81mU17 Glasshouse B Howden, R Sutton 2014 12.79m

2 x Shot Put U9 The Gap G Kolpak, G Boorman 1986 15.03m

U10 University of the Sunshine Coast J Payne, G Archer 2009 18.44m

U12 Ashmore J Gabriel, S Wylie 1987 20.31mU13 Wynnum Manly L Miller, R Pollard 2008 26.16mU14 Springwood T Su’emai, T Su’emai 2014 26.54mU16 Beaudesert B Thomas, H Willis 2014 26.03mU17 Kenmore T Castley, M Arnold 2014 27.08m

2 x Discus U9 Jimboomba M Kia, N Cross 2014 48.06mU11 Algester C Cameron, T Brimble 2004 58.17mU12 Ashmore J Gabriel, S Wylie 1987 63.84mU13 Wynnum Manly L Miller, R Pollard 2008 79.06mU15 Mt Gravatt A Bevis, N Trembath 2004 102.84mU16 Warwick J Bannister, L Duncan 2013 86.72mU17 Bracken Ridge R Bell, D Lauchs 2013 91.59m

MULTI-EVENT / PENTATHLON

EventBoys


U9 Todd McDonald Redlands 2005 1231U10 Connor O’Neill Wynnum Manly 2011 1175U11 William Barker Arana 2014 1599U12 William Barker Arana 2015 1702U13 Zachary Brnabic Mt Gravatt 2010 1844U14 Anthony Collins Aspley 2009 2020U15 Rowan Sutton Glasshouse District 2013 3761U16 Jake Evans Helensvale 2015 2141U17 Thomas Popovic Gold Coast 2014 2352

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EventGirls


2 x Long Jump U10 Centenary C Irving, L Guenzler 1986 8.35mU11 Sunnybank K Fawcett, M Ossipow 1986 8.91mU12 Sunnybank K Fawcett, M Ossipow 1987 9.21mU14 Algester L McLachlan, R Varney 1990 10.23mU15 Centenary J Jennings, E Porritt 2000 10.36mU16 Beenleigh J Hill, M Radburn 2014 8.45mU17 Caloundra L Van Hooijdonk, J Maslen 2014 10.22m

2 x Shot Put U9 Springwood T Inivale, H Dennis 2013 14.40mU10 Mulgrave B Bortolanza, D Martens 2006 17.01mU12 Deception Bay L Parmar, R Oliver 1997 22.22mU13 Arana C Bird, B Keane 2001 20.29mU14 Mulgrave A Worth, B Bortolanza 2010 21.69mU16 Toowoomba Central S Layden, M Lindemann 2013 22.88mU17 Cassowary Coast A Worth, A Worth 2012 21.26m

2 x Discus U9 Springwood C Kerswell, J Su’emai 2014 47.04m

U11 Maryborough Jimboomba

V Collins, C Manski A Kia, K Landers

1993 2014

49.46m 49.46m

U12 Deception Bay L Parmar, R Oliver 1997 65.62mU13 Mulgrave A Worth, B Bortolanza 2009 69.69mU15 Mt Gravatt L Hapgood, M Dwyer 1995 66.26mU16 Toowoomba South S Lenton, B Erbacher 2014 59.19mU17 Cassowary Coast A Worth, A Worth 2012 72.68m

MULTI-EVENT / PENTATHLON

EventGirls


U9 Dianne Waight Ashmore 2013 1081U10 Talia Inivale Springwood 2014 1137U11 Fenella Barnes Twin Towns 2005 1317U12 Tiarna Lesa Ashmore 2005 1574U13 Aliyah Johnson Mt Gravatt 2010 1524U14 Aliyah Johnson Mt Gravatt 2011 1659U15 Ella Connolly Deception Bay 2015 3719U16 Sophie Tiver University 2015 1618U17 Louise Williams Gold Coast 2015 1036

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McDonald’s is LAQ’s major sponsor and is our longest serving sponsor with a 35 year partnership. They sponsors the State Championships, Winter Championships, State Relays, Regional Relays, age labels and registration numbers on the athlete’s uniforms, achievement award certificates, a bag or shoelaces and voucher for each athlete, and television advertising for sign-ons. They also sponsor the All Comers Clinics, Regional Clinics and LAQ Officials shirts.

Jetstar is the Little Athletics Australia naming rights partner and provides a range of programs and services to athletes and Centres throughout Australia.

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The Queensland Government provides funding for the general development of the sport and LAQ’s programs.

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2015 Asics Australian Little Athletics

Championships

WA Athletics Stadium, Perth - 26/04/2015

Results - Australian Teams Championship

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Girls U 13 - 100 Metre Run

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ABP: A 12.14 2008 Maddie PIRIE, NSW

MEET: C 12.14 2013 Riley DAY, QLD

Title Holder: T 12.40 2014 Sienna FIGHERA, VIC

Name State

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Heat 1 1 204 Emma Klasen New South Wales 12.65Q

2 311 Mietta Russell Victoria 12.98Q

3 611 Sophie White Western Australia 13.26Q

4 705 Liana Kenna Tasmania 13.41q

5 504 Tara Edwards South Australia 13.83q

6 102 Antonia Cholewick ACT 13.84q

7 401 Casey Bell Queensland 13.91q

Heat 2 1 601 Jenna Bain Western Australia 12.62Q

2 206 Isabelle Lhotka New South Wales 12.64Q

3 310 Charly Rouch Victoria 12.83Q

4 411 Courtney Steel Queensland 13.31q

5 503 Montana Clark South Australia 13.58q

6 710 Lailani Pybus Tasmania 13.81q

7 110 Lizanne van Schepp ACT 13.90q

Girls U 13 - 100 Metre Run

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ABP: A 12.14 2008 Maddie PIRIE, NSW

MEET: C 12.14 2013 Riley DAY, QLD

Title Holder: T 12.40 2014 Sienna FIGHERA, VIC

Name State Final

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Final 1 204 Emma Klasen New South Wales 12.57

2 206 Isabelle Lhotka New South Wales 12.60

3 601 Jenna Bain Western Australia 12.66

4 310 Charly Rouch Victoria 12.87

5 311 Mietta Russell Victoria 12.88

6 411 Courtney Steel Queensland 13.39

7 705 Liana Kenna Tasmania 13.43

8 611 Sophie White Western Australia 13.47

Consolation Final

1 401 Casey Bell Queensland 13.55

2 504 Tara Edwards South Australia 13.66

3 503 Montana Clark South Australia 13.76

4 102 Antonia Cholewick ACT 13.85

5 710 Lailani Pybus Tasmania 14.03

6 110 Lizanne van Schepp ACT 14.19

U13 Teams Championships Individual Results

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