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McDonald’s Combined Event Championships & Race Walking Hit Out

McDonald’s Combined Event Championships

  • The Combined Event Championships is offered to U9 – U17’s. LA registered U13 – U17 athletes may request approval for participation.
  • The number of combined events per age group is a graduated increase to reduce undue pressure on younger athletes and encourage athlete’s development.  A strong emphasis is on the participation of children in a wider range of events, rather than the early specialisation in one or two specific events.
  • Additionally, the State Team Selectors will refer to the U15 Heptathlon results when selecting athletes for the State Team.
  • The Combined Event is considered one event; therefore, athletes failing to start or make a trial, in any of the set events of the Combined Event will not be allowed to take part in the remaining events per the LAQ Rules.
Note: LAQ registered athletes must wear the approved LAQ Centre uniform

 

Date Saturday 31st and Sunday 1st February 2026
Venue State Athletics Facility (SAF), Nathan, Brisbane. Venue link.
Needle spikes are not permitted at this venue. For accommodation options please view below.
Events First Event start time at 10:00am Saturday and 8:30am Sunday
Information Draft Event Order (times may be subject to change after nominations close)
Age Groups & Events Table
Arena Map
Nominated Athletes Entry List
Essential Information
Nomination Register through Sport:80 
Closing Date Additional nomination information can be found at the bottom of this page.
Monday 19th January 2026 11:59pm
Program Program Guide
(Incl. full list of athletes & rules) 
Results Online Results via Athleticlive will be posted during the weekend’s competition
FAQ’s  A list of Frequently Asked Questions can be found HERE
LAQ Race Walking Hit Out Sunday 1st February, held prior to CEC. 7:30am start for 1500m, followed by the 1100m and 700m races.
U7 & U8’s Further information to come!
Multi-Class Athlete Inclusion
LAQ registered and classified athletes have the opportunity to nominate in multi-class combined event. Classification is not a requirement for general participation in 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.
Nomination, Fees & Closing Dates
Eligible U9 – U12 athletes may nominate for one (1) combined event.
Eligible U13 – U17 athletes may select more than one combined event, provided the two Combined Events selected are programmed on different days.
  • U13’s & U14’s may nominate for the Pentathlon and one Triathlon, or only two Triathlons
  • U15 – U17’s may nominate for two Triathlons or the Heptathlon
LAQ Registered Athlete(s) Nomination
Nominations should be submitted directly by individuals through Sport:80
Nominations close 11:59pm Monday 17th February.  Late nominations WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Contact your Centre directly if you’re experiencing any issues nominating online. 

$22.50 per athlete
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.
LAQ Race Walking Hit Out
Nominations Close: 11:59pm Monday 19th January. Nominate directly through Sport:80. If you experience difficulty processing your nomination contact your Centre Committee.                 TBC
Key points to note:

  • The Race-Walking events will be held on the SAF track, Sunday morning (1st February), prior to and separate to the Combined Events Championships.
  • The meet is open to all LAQ registered U9 – U17 athletes who have an interest in Race Walking.
  • The first event 1500m (U12–17s) will commence at 7:30am, followed by the 1100m (U10-11s) and then the 700m (U9s).
  • The Call Room will open at 7:10am – all nominated athletes should be reporting to the Call Room by 7:15am
    • The Call Room will be situated on the grassed area near the back straight 1500m start line.
  • Athletes will be timed and judged per LAQ competition rules.
  • There will be no medals as the focus is on it being a development exercise.
  • Athletes must compete in approved Centre Uniform.