Regional Competitions

Queensland is divided into 11 regions for competition purposes. See images below to find your region.

Each year, Little Athletics Queensland delivers two exciting Regional Competition opportunities for athletes across the state:

HART Regional Relays

☀️ Summer Regions: November

Regional Relays

The HART Regional Relays bring Clubs together in a fun, team-focused competition environment at a local venue. Athletes in the U7–U17 age groups compete in both track and field relay events, building teamwork, club pride and regional spirit.

Track relay teams consist of four (4) athletes.
Field relay teams include all nominated athletes in that age group’s event.

The HART Regional Relays also serve as the pathway to the McDonald’s State Relay Championships.

HART Regional Championships

❄️ Winter Regions: September
☀️ Summer Regions: February

Regional Championships

The HART Regional Championships provide a local, welcoming and competitive environment for all LAQ-registered athletes in the U7–U17 age groups.

These Championships serve as the only official qualification event for the McDonald’s State Championships, giving athletes the opportunity to progress to the state level.

Please click below to find your Region’s dates and further information.

FAQ's

Where do I find participation details and answers to common Regional Relay questions?

For more participation details and Relay FAQs, click below.

Who is Eligible?

All LAQ registered athletes including Multi-Class in the U7–U17 age groups are eligible to compete in both Regional Championships and Regional Relays, if offered by their region.

For Regional Championships athletes are required to have competed in a minimum of four (4) Club meets to be eligible to nominate for their Regional Championships.

There are no minimum Club participation requirements for Regional Relays.

How do athletes progress to State Championships?

Regional Championships → State Championships

Progression

Placegetters:
U9–U17 athletes competing at the HART Regional Championships who place 1st – 4th in an event are automatically eligible to nominate for the State Championships.*note exception below

Additional Entry:
Athletes who compete at the HART Regional Championships and achieve the  Qualifying Performance Level (QL) for an event — in a heat, final, or any field event round — are also eligible to nominate.

*Time Limits – Race Walk & 1500m:
To be eligible to compete at the State Championships in the Race Walk or 1500m events, athletes must record a result at the Regional Championships that equals or betters the applicable time limit listed below, in addition to placing 1st – 4th.

Qualifying Times:
 700m Walk – 7 mins
 1100m Walk – 9 mins
 1500m Walk (U12–U13) – 12 mins
 1500m Walk (U14–U17) – 10 mins

Regional Relays → State Relay Championships

U9–U17 teams placing:

1st–3rd in track events

1st–2nd in field events
qualify for the McDonald’s State Relay Championships.

Winter Clubs and Clubs in the Central Coast Region may nominate teams directly to the State Relay Championships.

How do nominations work?

Regional Championships

Nominations are submitted individually via the Sport:80 platform by the advertised closing date.

Event limits:
– Summer athletes (U7–U17) and Winter U7–U8: up to 5 events
– Winter athletes (U9–U17): up to 7 events

Regional Relays

Nominations are submitted through your affiliated LAQ Club.

Check with your Club Committee for nomination deadlines.

Athletes may nominate for:
– Up to 5 events
– Multi-Class athletes: up to 3 events

What happens if a Regional Competition is cancelled?

The Regional Competition Coordinator, in consultation with the Meeting Manager, Referees and all Club Managers will determine whether an event is rescheduled or abandoned. If a competition or event is abandoned, every effort will be made to use the designated backup date to reschedule. The safety and wellbeing of athletes will always be the highest priority in any decision.

What are the nomination fees?

HART Regional Championships

Winter Regions:$22.50 (includes up to 7 events)
Summer Regions:$22.50 (includes up to 5 events)

HART Regional Relays

$6.00 / event / athletes – Track $24.00/team; Field $6.00 per athlete per event
Payment is managed through your affiliated Club.

Having issues registering in the Sport:80 portal?

Please use these guides below to assist.