Coles Summer Carnival Series
The Summer Carnival aims to give all registered athletes in U9 – U17 age groups the opportunity to take part in a large-scale competition, without any of the pressures associated with a Championship. The main purpose of the day is for athletes of all abilities to have an enjoyable day’s competition and foster new friendships.
To foster team spirit, all athletes registered with a LAQ Centre, through their competing, will earn points towards the Competition’s Centre Weighted Points Trophy.
Summer Carnival 100m Gift Races are also included in the program. The first placed athletes in the U9 – U17 age groups are offered an opportunity to compete in a handicapped race using starting distances calculated on each competing athlete’s 100m times.
Additionally, it allows the athletes of the U13 to 15 age group to register performances that the State Team Selectors may need to refer to later in the season when selecting the State Team.
| COLES SUMMER CARNIVAL – SERIES ONE | |
| Date | Saturday 25th October, 2025 |
| Venue | State Athletics Facility (SAF), Nathan, Brisbane. Arena Map Needle spikes are not permitted at this venue. |
| Eligibility | All LAQ registered U9 – U17’s athletes. Note: LAQ registered athletes must wear the approved LAQ Centre uniform Age Groups & Events Table Nominated Athletes Entry List |
| Events | First Event starts at 8:30am Final Event Order |
| Nomination | Nominate through Sport:80. Nomination link HERE Complete all steps including payment. A system auto generated confirmation email is provided. |
| Closing Date | Monday 13th October 2025 11:59pm |
| Program | Program Guide (Incl. full list of athletes & rules) |
| Nomination Fee |
$22.50 per athlete Eligible athletes may nominate for a maximum of three (3) individual events. |
| Results | Online Results will be posted during the weekend’s competition |
| FAQ’s | A list of Frequently Asked Questions can be found HERE |
For accommodation close to the track, we recommend Comfort Inn & Suites Robertson Gardens. Contact their friendly team on (07) 3875 1999. Mention that you are from Little Athletics to receive your LAQ members rates.
| COLES SUMMER CARNIVAL – SERIES TWO | |
| Date | Sunday 23rd November, 2025 |
| Venue | Gold Coast Performance Centre, Runaway Bay. Parking Arena Map |
| Eligibility | All LAQ registered U9 – U17’s athletes. Note: LAQ registered athletes must wear the approved LAQ Centre uniform Age Groups & Events Table |
| Events | First Event starts at 9:30am Final Event Order |
| Nomination | Nominate through Sport:80. Nomination link Here Complete all steps including payment. A system auto generated confirmation email is provided. |
| Closing Date | Monday 10th November 2025 11:59pm |
| Program | Program Guide (Incl. full list of athletes & rules) |
| Nomination Fee |
$22.50 per athlete Eligible athletes may nominate for a maximum of three (3) individual events. |
| Results | Online Results will be posted during the weekend’s competition |
| FAQ’s | A list of Frequently Asked Questions can be found Here |
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Multi-Class Athlete Inclusion
LAQ registered and classified ambulant and wheelchair athletes can nominate in multi-class events. Classification is not applicable for participation in standard events at this competition. All athletes are encouraged to participate and compete in mainstream opportunities where appropriate. For more specific information regarding LAQ Multi-Class Athlete participation and rules please use this link.
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