Regional Relays 2025/26

HART South Coast Regional Relays – Nominations are OPEN!

If you’re new to athletics, this is one of the most exciting events on the calendar and a great way to get involved in your first competition

Saturday 15th November

Gold Coast Little Athletics Club – Pizzey Park

First call – 7:30am

What Are Regional Relays?

Regional Relays are a team event for both track and field all about teamwork, participation, and friendly competition between the South Coast clubs.

How Relay Teams Work

Track – 4 athletes per team

Field – Total number of nominated athletes per age group

How Teams Are Made

Relay teams are selected by the our Committee using athletes results and times from HLA competitions

How to Nominate:

In person at the club – come to the canteen to fill out your details

Who is eligible to compete?

At the Regional Relays, all LAQ registered athletes in the U7 to U17 age groups can nominate to compete, giving them the opportunity to experience a regional event, regardless of their ability.

U9 to U17 teams that place 1st, 2nd or 3rd in their track, and/ or 1st or 2nd in their field events at Regional Relays, will be eligible to progress to compete at the McDonalds State Relay Championships.

U7 to U8 teams and athletes do not progress to State Relay Championships.

Which events are held at LAQ relay competitions?

U7: 4x70m and 4x100m shuttle relays, Long Jump, and Discus.

U8: 4x70m and 4x100m shuttle relays, Long Jump, and Shot Put.

U9: 4x100m, Swedish Medley Relay, High Jump, Discus and Shot Put.

U10: 4x100m, Swedish Medley Relay, Long Jump, High Jump and Shot Put.

U11: 4x100m, Distance Medley Relay, Long Jump, Discus and Shot Put.

U12: 4x100m, Distance Medley Relay, Long Jump, High Jump and Discus.

U13: 4x100m, Distance Medley Relay , High Jump, Discus and Shot Put.

U14: 4x100m, Swedish Medley Relay, Long Jump, High Jump and Shot Put.

U15: 4x100m, Swedish Medley Relay, Long Jump, High Jump and Discus.

U16: 4x100m, Swedish Medley Relay, Long Jump, Discus and Shot Put.

U17: 4x100m, Swedish Medley Relay, Long Jump, Discus and Shot Put.

What are the fees to compete?

$5 per athlete, per event.

If you nominate, you must be available on 15th November AND 13th December (if your team qualifies).

If one team member cannot attend States, the whole team misses out, so please check your calendars now!

This is the ONLY team event of the season and a highlight every year.

No matter your ability, everyone gets placed in a team. It’s all about fun, teamwork, and representing your club with pride!

Questions?

Please email [email protected]