Little Aths awards
Athletes can be awarded badges throughout the season for improving their own personal improvement, for reaching qualifying standards for their age group or for participation and attendance at our club. Awards are in the form of badges which are sewn onto the back of the athlete's shirt. There are three levels of Personal Improvement Awards, Green, Blue and Red, and also Personal Best Badges and Gold Stars if you achieve a qualifying standard. To collect an award you need to submit your manual, ticket book and details of the award that you wish to collect to the Awards Officer, Karen, or see your yellow Information manual for more details.
Athletes can be awarded badges throughout the season for improving their own personal improvement, for reaching qualifying standards for their age group or for participation and attendance at our club. Awards are in the form of badges which are sewn onto the back of the athlete's shirt. There are three levels of Personal Improvement Awards, Green, Blue and Red, and also Personal Best Badges and Gold Stars if you achieve a qualifying standard. To collect an award you need to submit your manual, ticket book and details of the award that you wish to collect to the Awards Officer, Karen, or see your yellow Information manual for more details.
Throwing the javelin is harder than it looks, so younger children use a smaller, lighter and safer Turbo Javelin
TLAA Recognised Events and Specifications
Sprints
70, 100 & 200m: U6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15
400 metres: U8 & U9 - Pack start on curve at start line
400 metres: U10, 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15 - Laned
800 metres: U10 - U12 start on curved line. U13 - U15 is two
athletes per lane until the break point, when athletes may cross to the inside lane. Lanes are not used for 1500m or walk events.
Walks
700m walk - Under 9
1100m walk - Under 10, 11
1500m walk - Under 12, 13, 14 & 15
(All walks start on 1500m start line).
Sprints
70, 100 & 200m: U6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15
400 metres: U8 & U9 - Pack start on curve at start line
400 metres: U10, 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15 - Laned
800 metres: U10 - U12 start on curved line. U13 - U15 is two
athletes per lane until the break point, when athletes may cross to the inside lane. Lanes are not used for 1500m or walk events.
Walks
700m walk - Under 9
1100m walk - Under 10, 11
1500m walk - Under 12, 13, 14 & 15
(All walks start on 1500m start line).
60 Metre
Hurdles
U/7
U/8
U/9
U/10, 11
U/12
U13B, U14G-80M
U14B, U15G-90M
U15B-100M
Hurdles
U/7
U/8
U/9
U/10, 11
U/12
U13B, U14G-80M
U14B, U15G-90M
U15B-100M
Heights
20cm max
45cm
52.5 cm
60cm
68cm
76cm
76cm
76cm
20cm max
45cm
52.5 cm
60cm
68cm
76cm
76cm
76cm
Start to
1st Hurdle
12m
12m
12m
12m
12m
12m
13m
13m
1st Hurdle
12m
12m
12m
12m
12m
12m
13m
13m
Hurdles
Distance
Between
7m
7m
7m
7m
7m
7m
8m
8.5m
Between
7m
7m
7m
7m
7m
7m
8m
8.5m
Last Hurdle
to Finish
13m
13m
13m
13m
13m
12m
13m
10.5m
to Finish
13m
13m
13m
13m
13m
12m
13m
10.5m
No of
Hurdles
6
6
6
6
6
9
9
10
Hurdles
6
6
6
6
6
9
9
10
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Events and specifications
Jumps, sprints, throwing
Hurdles and walks
ASAP program
Awards
Events and specifications
Jumps, sprints, throwing
Hurdles and walks
ASAP program
Awards
Spikes - 7mm for running events
and up to 9mm for jumping and javelin events (U12 - U15 age
groups only).
and up to 9mm for jumping and javelin events (U12 - U15 age
groups only).
FIELD EVENTS (TIME LIMIT IS 1 MINUTE PER TRIAL)
Long Jump and Triple Jump - details of take-off mat
Under 6 - U12: 1/2 metre X 1 metre mat
All positions for take off mat measured from pit to front edge, i.e. edge nearest to pit.
U/13 and up - 20cm x 1m white painted area on front edge of existing jump mats (Long and Triple Jump)
Long jump mat positions
U6 - U12 ......... 0.50 metre from pit
U13 - U15 ........ 2.00 metres from pit
Triple jump mat positions
On request, the setting of the triple jump mat may be adjusted at minimum intervals of one metre (for all age groups).
Long Jump and Triple Jump - details of take-off mat
Under 6 - U12: 1/2 metre X 1 metre mat
All positions for take off mat measured from pit to front edge, i.e. edge nearest to pit.
U/13 and up - 20cm x 1m white painted area on front edge of existing jump mats (Long and Triple Jump)
Long jump mat positions
U6 - U12 ......... 0.50 metre from pit
U13 - U15 ........ 2.00 metres from pit
Triple jump mat positions
On request, the setting of the triple jump mat may be adjusted at minimum intervals of one metre (for all age groups).
High Jump
It is recommended that side bags should be used for athlete safety. Scissor jump is compulsory for Under 8, 9 and 10 athletes. Restraining straps are compulsory for high jump, excluding scissor jump.
It is recommended that side bags should be used for athlete safety. Scissor jump is compulsory for Under 8, 9 and 10 athletes. Restraining straps are compulsory for high jump, excluding scissor jump.
Boys
U8
.60
.65
.80
U8
.60
.65
.80
Centre Competition
Special Meetings
State Championships
Special Meetings
State Championships
High Jump Starting Points
Girls
U8
.55
.60
.70
U8
.55
.60
.70
Boys
U9
.65
.70
.90
U9
.65
.70
.90
Girls
U9
.60
.65
.80
U9
.60
.65
.80
Boys
U10
.75
.85
1.00
U10
.75
.85
1.00
Girls
U10
.65
.75
.95
U10
.65
.75
.95
Boys
U11
.80
.90
1.05
U11
.80
.90
1.05
Girls
U11
.70
.80
1.00
U11
.70
.80
1.00
Boys
U12
.85
.95
1.15
U12
.85
.95
1.15
Girls
U12
.75
.85
1.05
U12
.75
.85
1.05
Boys
U13
.90
1.10
1.20
U13
.90
1.10
1.20
Girls
U13
.80
1.00
1.15
U13
.80
1.00
1.15
Age
U/6 & U/7
U/8
U/9, 10, 11, 12 (girls)
Under 12 (boys)
Under 13, U/14, U/15 (girls)
Under 14, U15 (boys)
U/6 & U/7
U/8
U/9, 10, 11, 12 (girls)
Under 12 (boys)
Under 13, U/14, U/15 (girls)
Under 14, U15 (boys)
Weight
1.0 kg
1.5 kg
2.0 kg
3.0 kg
3.0 kg
4.0 kg
1.0 kg
1.5 kg
2.0 kg
3.0 kg
3.0 kg
4.0 kg
Shot Put
Age
U/6 & U/7
U/8, 9, 10
U/11, 12, 13 (girls)
U/6 & U/7
U/8, 9, 10
U/11, 12, 13 (girls)
U/13 (boys), U/14, U/15 (boys & girls)
Weight
330-350g
500 g
750 g
1.0 kg
330-350g
500 g
750 g
1.0 kg
Discus
Age
U/6 & U/7
U/8, 9
U/10, 11, 12, 13 (girls)
U/6 & U/7
U/8, 9
U/10, 11, 12, 13 (girls)
U/13 (boys), U/14, U/15 boys & girls
Weight
Vortex
Turbo Jav
400g
600g
Vortex
Turbo Jav
400g
600g
Javelin
Who says long jumping isn't glamorous?
If you want useful tips on running, jumping or throwing, here's some good information on the Australian Little Athletics Association's own website.
All comments or suggestions to the Queenborough webman
Relay batons - Diameter 30mm, length 255mm, weight 80 grams maximum.
Boys
U14
.95
1.15
1.40
U14
.95
1.15
1.40
Girls
U14
.85
1.05
1.30
U14
.85
1.05
1.30
Boys
U15
1.00
1.20
1.50
U15
1.00
1.20
1.50
Girls
U15
.90
1.10
1.40
U15
.90
1.10
1.40
Training at Queenborough
Ever wondered how to throw a javelin properly? Or triple jump? How do you determine the winner in the case of a countback in the high jump? At what age can you do the Fosbury Flop?
Here's a coaching manual that explains all those athletic events making up the Little Athletics program. Download it and print out the pages you need. Talk to an Education Officer if you have questions.
TRAINING MANUAL (3MB- pdf)
Ever wondered how to throw a javelin properly? Or triple jump? How do you determine the winner in the case of a countback in the high jump? At what age can you do the Fosbury Flop?
Here's a coaching manual that explains all those athletic events making up the Little Athletics program. Download it and print out the pages you need. Talk to an Education Officer if you have questions.
TRAINING MANUAL (3MB- pdf)