U7 to U17 SUNCOAST REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 22/23 
LOCATION:  University of the Sunshine Coast Athletics Track, Sippy Downs
DATE: Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th February 2023
​Back Up date: 11th & 12th Feb
Details: laq.org.au/event/nordic-sport-suncoast-regional-championships-3/

U9 to U17 STATE  CHAMPIONSHIPS 22/23
HOST: ​Little Athletics Queensland (LAQ)
LOCATION: Townsville Sports Reserve, Burke St, Townsville
DATE: Friday 24th - Sunday 26th March 2023
Details: https://laq.org.au/mcdonalds-state-championships/

SunCoast Regional Championship 22/23  
  • U7 to U17's Event
  • Sat 4th & Sun 5th Feb
  • ​University of the Sunshine Coast Athletics Track
  • ​​Fee:  $15 per athlete (TBC) - Nominate in up to 5 events
  • Nominate - Log into your ResultsHQ​. If you are unable to log in, see Kathy on Friday night or email for advice:  cmcaloundra@littleaths.org.au
  • Nominations Close - To be advised
  • 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 please use this link.
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. 

Each athlete is allowed to compete 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 State Championships U9 - U17
  • Athletes placing 1st; 2nd; 3rd or 4th qualify for State Championships. 
  • If you qualify please advise our Team Manager, if you would like to nominate for the 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:
laq.org.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/04/2022_23-Qualifying-Performance-Levels.pdf

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
  • 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.
McDonalds State Championships
DATE: Friday 24th - Sunday 26th March 2023
VENUE: Townsville Sports Reserve, Burke Street, Townsville.  (Venue link).

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.

The U13 State Team is selected at these Championships.  The performance of the U13’s at this event plays a significant part in their selection.  For more information on State Team, please click here.