EVENTS

STANDARD EVENTS

Athletes have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of track and field events, depending on their age group.

  • Track Events include sprints (70m–400m), middle distance (800m, 1500m), relays, and hurdles.

  • Field Events include long jump, triple jump, high jump, discus, shot put, and javelin (age-appropriate implements).

  • Race Walk is introduced from U9 onwards.

RELAYS

Relay events are a highlight of the season and a great way for athletes to work as a team. Depending on age group, events include:

  • Shuttle Relay (U6–U8)

  • 4x100m and 4x200m (all ages)

  • Mixed Sex 4x100m and 4x200m (all ages)

  • Swedish Medley (U9 and above).

TRACK AND FIELD EVENTS

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Competition Rules

Little Athletics competitions in Victoria are conducted in accordance with the Competition Rules of Little Athletics Australia (LAA).

  • LAA rules are based on World Athletics (WA) rules, with modifications for the ages, nature, and abilities of athletes.

  • These rules apply at all levels: Centre, Region and State competitions (U6–U16).

  • The aim is to provide a consistent, safe, and age-appropriate program for all athletes.

Events Not Permitted

The following events are not allowed at Little Athletics:

  • Hammer Throw

  • Pole Vault

  • Steeplechase

  • Any events over 8km