U7 t U17 SUNCOAST REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 
LOCATION: University of the Sunshine Coast Athletics Track, Sippy Downs 
DATE: Saturday 8 February & Sunday 9 February 2025
Back up date: 
Further Details .....
U9 to U17 STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS 
HOST: ​Little Athletics Queensland (LAQ)
LOCATION: QSAC, Nathan, Brisbane
DATE: Friday 21 to Sunday 23 March 2025
Further Details .... 
What are Regional Championships?
  • ​Our Sun Coast Region includes the following centres: Bli Bli, Bribie Island, Caboolture, Deception Bay, Glasshouse, Gympie, Maleny, Maroochy, Nambour, Nanango, Noosa, South Burnett, University, Wamuran and Cooloola Coast and Caloundra.
  • Regional Championships primary role is to provide a friendly Regional Competition for all athletes in the U7 - U17 age groups. 
  • Athletes can nominate in a maximum of 5 events over the two day championships
  •  Under 7's & 8's who compete at the Regional Championships will receive a Participation Medal but do not progress to State Championships
  • Qualifying for LAQ State Championships U9 - U17
    • Athletes placing 1st; 2nd; 3rd or 4th qualify for State Championships.
    • Athletes who compete in a final at the Regional Championships and achieve the qualifying performance level for that event will also qualify for the state championships. 
      Qualifying Performance Levels Table      ​ 
On the day, what you should know
Caloundra athletes are to arrive at the CLAC tent and advise Team Manager, 45mins before their first event start time, remember to allow time for parking. 
All events start times can be brought forward by 30 minutes.

Caloundra will be allocated an event such as Girls Long Jump, which we will be required to run for the ENTIRE Championships.  ALL Caloundra parents will be EXPECTED to help run this event at some point during the weekend.  
​Do expect to be asked to help!
When your athlete has completed all their events on the day/s and you have helped at the Caloundra assigned event sign out at the Caloundra tent
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On the final afternoon please stay and help committee pack up the Caloundra area, tents etc.
REMEMBER - to pack sunscreen; hat and plenty of water.
There will be a canteen and a first aid officer at the venue.

If you qualify please advise our Team Manager, if you would like to nominate for the State Championships 
Event Fees:
​$20 per  athlete - Nominate in up to 5 events
 How to nominate for regional championships:
  • Log into your ResultsHQ​ family portal and nominate 
Nominations Close:   TBA 
  • NO late nominations can be accepted!
Multi-Class athletes:
  • Only LAQ registered and classified U9 – U17 Multi-Class athletes, who have participated at the Regional Championships, have the opportunity to direct nominate in multi-class events.  For more specific information regarding​ LAQ Multi-Class Athlete participation and rules -  Click here​
McDonalds State Championships
DATE: Friday 21 - Sunday 23 March 
VENUE: QSAC Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane 
Competitors from U9 –U17 who qualify at Regional Championships are entitled to compete at State Championships.
The carnival is held over a full weekend from Friday night through to Sunday afternoon.