New Zealand Development Tour
The New Zealand Development Tour is an exciting opportunity for Little Athletics Queensland (LAQ) athletes in the U14 and U15 age groups.
It is an annual January school holiday tour conducted by LAQ with athletes in the Team spending approximately 10 days travelling, training and competing together throughout the South Island of New Zealand, against local athletes from all over the Island.
For athletes selected to go, it is a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience a team environment in a sport where individual performance is normally the focus.
MORE DETAILS CLICK HERE
NOTE: Applications to be part of the NZ Tour usually close mid-September
The New Zealand Development Tour is an exciting opportunity for Little Athletics Queensland (LAQ) athletes in the U14 and U15 age groups.
It is an annual January school holiday tour conducted by LAQ with athletes in the Team spending approximately 10 days travelling, training and competing together throughout the South Island of New Zealand, against local athletes from all over the Island.
For athletes selected to go, it is a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience a team environment in a sport where individual performance is normally the focus.
MORE DETAILS CLICK HERE
NOTE: Applications to be part of the NZ Tour usually close mid-September
State Team Selection
Each year, Little Athletics Queensland selects a State Team to compete at the Australian Teams Championships (ATC) - U13 athletes and Australian Combined Event Championships (ACEC) - U15 athletes both events are held during the Australian Little Athletics Championships. These Championships run over two days (usually in April) and are hosted in various States throughout the country.
Little Athletics Queensland selects a team of up to 42 athletes
It is a Teams Championships and although recognition is given to individual placegetters, the emphasis is on the Team performance and the main trophy for the day is the Under 13 trophy. There is also a Team trophy for the U15 athletes.
Further details regarding the Team, the competition and eligibility criteria - CLICK HERE
The ALAC Team will travel and stay together as a team. No athletes will be allowed to travel and stay with a parent
Each year, Little Athletics Queensland selects a State Team to compete at the Australian Teams Championships (ATC) - U13 athletes and Australian Combined Event Championships (ACEC) - U15 athletes both events are held during the Australian Little Athletics Championships. These Championships run over two days (usually in April) and are hosted in various States throughout the country.
Little Athletics Queensland selects a team of up to 42 athletes
- 32 x Under 13 athletes (ATC) who compete in individual events
- 6 x Under 15 athletes who compete in the Combined Event competition
- Up to 4 x Multi Class athletes (2 x U13/14) may also be selected
It is a Teams Championships and although recognition is given to individual placegetters, the emphasis is on the Team performance and the main trophy for the day is the Under 13 trophy. There is also a Team trophy for the U15 athletes.
Further details regarding the Team, the competition and eligibility criteria - CLICK HERE
The ALAC Team will travel and stay together as a team. No athletes will be allowed to travel and stay with a parent
Australian Junior Athletics Championships - AJAC
In 2023, Little Athletics Australia introduced the Australian Junior Athletics Championships (AJAC) for U14 athletes and U15/16 Multi Class athletes.
These athletes are selected firstly from their performances at the 2022 LAQ State Championships. Athletes who placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd in their event were invited to nominate. Following this, where places were available, athletes who placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd overall from all the 2023 Regional Championships will be invited to nominate. Finally, and if there are any places still available, they will be invited to nominate based on performances at the 2023 LAQ State Championships where they placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd in their event.
Further details - CLICK HERE
Costs will include travelling to and from the state of competition venue as well as accommodation, as all athletes are required to travel and accommodate with a parent / guardian / family. These athletes will not travel and accommodate as a team.
In 2023, Little Athletics Australia introduced the Australian Junior Athletics Championships (AJAC) for U14 athletes and U15/16 Multi Class athletes.
These athletes are selected firstly from their performances at the 2022 LAQ State Championships. Athletes who placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd in their event were invited to nominate. Following this, where places were available, athletes who placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd overall from all the 2023 Regional Championships will be invited to nominate. Finally, and if there are any places still available, they will be invited to nominate based on performances at the 2023 LAQ State Championships where they placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd in their event.
Further details - CLICK HERE
Costs will include travelling to and from the state of competition venue as well as accommodation, as all athletes are required to travel and accommodate with a parent / guardian / family. These athletes will not travel and accommodate as a team.
National U15 Athlete Camp
The aim of the camp is to develop and support young athletes who are showing a commitment to the sport and have reached national standard. Not only will athletes receive expert advice from some of the very best coaches from around Australia, it will be a fun and exciting time, and a chance for athletes to make new friends from all over the country.
Further details - CLICK HERE
The camp is open to selected athletes in the U15 age group in the previous Little Athletics season, who have met a qualifying standard set by Little Athletics Australia.
The aim of the camp is to develop and support young athletes who are showing a commitment to the sport and have reached national standard. Not only will athletes receive expert advice from some of the very best coaches from around Australia, it will be a fun and exciting time, and a chance for athletes to make new friends from all over the country.
Further details - CLICK HERE
The camp is open to selected athletes in the U15 age group in the previous Little Athletics season, who have met a qualifying standard set by Little Athletics Australia.
LAQ run coaching camp & clinic
Little Athletics Queensland runs various coaching clinics and camps for our members. A number of clinics and camps will be organised and conducted at various venues throughout the state. In providing clinics and camps to the community, Little Athletics Queensland aims to:
Provide an equitable and affordable coaching service to athletes throughout the state and allow access to quality coaching that result in the development of skills
Promote long term involvement in athletics by encouraging participants of all standards to identify the sport with enjoyment, friendship, improvement, learning, personal achievement and positive experiences
Offer participants opportunities to experience aspects of the sport beyond what may be available at a local centre level
All coaches are highly skilled in working with the ages groups catered for each event. Parents can be assured that all clinics and camps are conducted in a professional manner, as LAQ only employ qualified and accredited coaches, who have undergone a full ‘Working with Children Check’ in accordance with the Queensland Government Blue Card Services.
Further details - CLICK HERE
Little Athletics Queensland runs various coaching clinics and camps for our members. A number of clinics and camps will be organised and conducted at various venues throughout the state. In providing clinics and camps to the community, Little Athletics Queensland aims to:
Provide an equitable and affordable coaching service to athletes throughout the state and allow access to quality coaching that result in the development of skills
Promote long term involvement in athletics by encouraging participants of all standards to identify the sport with enjoyment, friendship, improvement, learning, personal achievement and positive experiences
Offer participants opportunities to experience aspects of the sport beyond what may be available at a local centre level
All coaches are highly skilled in working with the ages groups catered for each event. Parents can be assured that all clinics and camps are conducted in a professional manner, as LAQ only employ qualified and accredited coaches, who have undergone a full ‘Working with Children Check’ in accordance with the Queensland Government Blue Card Services.
Further details - CLICK HERE
Little Athletics Program for schools
Little Athletics Program for Schools LAPS is a FREE program offered to Primary schools. This program allows students to participate in basic athletics skills in modified track and field events. These events are the Triple Jump, Javelin and Hurdles. LAQ will provide all equipment which is modified and safe for the use of the ages of the children.
The session is flexible to school time schedules and each session runs for 30 minutes, however can be extended to suit the school time schedule. A group size of approximately 30 students (or one class) is ideal for each session. Each participating child will also receive a certificate of participation and some LAQ promotional giveaways.
If you school is interested, please contact our Development Staff.
Shaun Lethem
0417 613 911
s.lethem@laq.org.au
Little Athletics Program for Schools LAPS is a FREE program offered to Primary schools. This program allows students to participate in basic athletics skills in modified track and field events. These events are the Triple Jump, Javelin and Hurdles. LAQ will provide all equipment which is modified and safe for the use of the ages of the children.
The session is flexible to school time schedules and each session runs for 30 minutes, however can be extended to suit the school time schedule. A group size of approximately 30 students (or one class) is ideal for each session. Each participating child will also receive a certificate of participation and some LAQ promotional giveaways.
If you school is interested, please contact our Development Staff.
Shaun Lethem
0417 613 911
s.lethem@laq.org.au
Athlete Travel Grants
Suggested organisations that may provide grants to help financially support athletes with travel expenses.
To check the criteria for eligibility - CLICK HERE
Suggested organisations that may provide grants to help financially support athletes with travel expenses.
- Emerging Athlete Pathways
To check the criteria for eligibility - CLICK HERE
- Sunshine Coast Council’s Community Grants Program