Competitions @ SPRINGWOOD

Springwood

Extending your Athletics experience

WAYS YOU CAN compete

Throughout the season, LAQ and other centres run a range of optional carnivals and competitions where athletes can compete against others from across the region and state. These events are a great opportunity for extra experience, but they do require a separate nomination fee, as they are not included in your registration.

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Extending your Athletics experience

2026-2027 LAQ competitions

LAQ delivers a range of competitions and carnivals each year, providing registered athletes in the U7–U17 age groups* with the opportunity to experience large-scale competition in a fun and supportive environment — without the pressures associated with Championships. Direct nomination – qualification for participation is not required!

*Summer Carnival Series is from U9 – U17

Competition Date Location Nominations close
LAQ Coles Spring Carnival
19 Sep 2026
Bundaberg
08 Sep 2026
LAQ Coles Summer Series #1
24 Oct 2026
State Athletics Facility (Nathan)
12 Oct 2026
LAQ Hart SE Regional Relays
08 Nov 2026
State Athletics Facility (Nathan)
26 Oct 2026
LAQ Coles Summer Series #2
28 Nov 2026
Runaway Bay
16 Nov 2026
LAQ McDonalds State Relays
12 Dec 2026
State Athletics Facility (Nathan)
TBA
McDonalds Combined Eventt Championships
30 / 31 Jan 2027
State Athletics Facility (Nathan)
TBA
LAQ Hart SE Regional Championships
06/07 Feb 2027
State Athletics Facility (Nathan)
TBA
McDonalds State Championships
19, 20, 21 Mar 2027
Townsville
TBA

2026-2027 CENTRE CARNIVALS

Extending your Athletics experience

A number of LAQ Clubs conduct Carnivals or Pentathlons in addition to their regular weekly Club competitions. The following Carnivals and Pentathlons have been sanctioned by LAQ for administration and insurance purposes.

These Club Carnivals are generally open to athletes from other Clubs and may vary in        the events offered and the duration of competition.

Any enquiries regarding Club Carnivals — including nomination-related matters —   should be directed to the hosting Club.

Competition Date Location Nominations close

Demo Description

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.

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