FOR THE 2023/2024 SEASON SATURDAY MORNING COMPETITION
WILL START AT 8.00AM and FRIDAY NIGHT WILL START AT 6:00PM FOR ALL COMPETITORS
Competition
The Queensland Little Athletics Summer season typically runs from September through to March with a break during the Christmas/New Year Period. For the 2023-24 season Aspley Little Athletics will commence competition on Saturday 2nd September 2023, with the season ending on Friday 9 March 2024.
At Aspley Little Athletics, our season is divided into pre-Christmas, Saturday morning weekly centre competition meet, and post-New Year, Friday night weekly centre competition meet. This has been structured this way to take advantage of the cooler evening conditions during the warmer January/February/March months.
Competition meets are split into Junior (Under 6s – Under 8s) and Senior (Under 9s – Under 17s) age groups.
Competition timetables are as follows:
At Aspley Little Athletics, our season is divided into pre-Christmas, Saturday morning weekly centre competition meet, and post-New Year, Friday night weekly centre competition meet. This has been structured this way to take advantage of the cooler evening conditions during the warmer January/February/March months.
Competition meets are split into Junior (Under 6s – Under 8s) and Senior (Under 9s – Under 17s) age groups.
Competition timetables are as follows:
Saturday Mornings |
Friday Nights |
Junior |
Senior |
Junior |
Senior |
8am-9:30am approx. |
8.00am-10.30am approx. |
6.00pm-7.30pm approx |
6.00pm-8.30pm approx |
Each competition meet is divided into four (4) compulsory events, plus one (1) optional event, at times.
The success of our competitions is dependent upon the participation of our parents and caregivers. We require a minimum of four (4) parent volunteers for each age group (boys and girls) in order for events to be conducted safely.
What better way to contribute to your child’s athletics experience and journey? Give it a go!
More information outlining parents’ roles and responsibilities can be found here .
Note: We are always desperately looking for volunteers for Set up and Pack up at the start and end of each weekly centre competition meet. If we don't have Volunteers to assist with the Set up, events cannot start.
If you're new to athletics or you feel like you need to brush up on your knowledge or technique, here is a video from Little Athletics Australia that steps you through the various events offered and what to do as a volunteer when you're helping out.
The success of our competitions is dependent upon the participation of our parents and caregivers. We require a minimum of four (4) parent volunteers for each age group (boys and girls) in order for events to be conducted safely.
What better way to contribute to your child’s athletics experience and journey? Give it a go!
More information outlining parents’ roles and responsibilities can be found here .
Note: We are always desperately looking for volunteers for Set up and Pack up at the start and end of each weekly centre competition meet. If we don't have Volunteers to assist with the Set up, events cannot start.
If you're new to athletics or you feel like you need to brush up on your knowledge or technique, here is a video from Little Athletics Australia that steps you through the various events offered and what to do as a volunteer when you're helping out.
Events
A number of age appropriate track and field events are offered on a rotational basis as part of our weekly competitions. Our athletes have the opportunity to participate in sprints, hurdles, jumps, throws, middle distance, relays and race walk events.
For a summary of the types of events offered please click here.
A number of age appropriate track and field events are offered on a rotational basis as part of our weekly competitions. Our athletes have the opportunity to participate in sprints, hurdles, jumps, throws, middle distance, relays and race walk events.
For a summary of the types of events offered please click here.
Resources
Useful Links for Volunteers
LAQ Competition | Officials Handbook (Rules and Regulations)
LAQ Introduction video on Officiating at your Local Club or Centre
Athletics Australia - Level 0 - Introduction to Officiating Course
LAQ Competition | Officials Handbook (Rules and Regulations)
LAQ Introduction video on Officiating at your Local Club or Centre
Athletics Australia - Level 0 - Introduction to Officiating Course
Uniforms
Athletes must wear appropriate footwear and the approved Aspley Little Athletics uniform during competition.
The compulsory uniform consists of a polo top/singlet/crop worn with bike pants*/shorts*.
Little Athletics Queensland (LAQ) requires that all athletes wear their full approved club uniform during interclub, regional and state championship meets. If you do not have the full Aspley uniform you will be unable to compete at these LAQ competitions.
See the LAQ Link for further information on Uniforms
Ordering Uniforms
The Club has limited uniform stock. If we do not have your child's size we will need to order the uniform from our supplier.
During the season uniforms can be purchased from the clubhouse on our sign-on day as well as during competition days. We have EFTPOS facilities available and we can also accept cash payments.
Registration, Sponsor & Age Group Patches
LAQ also requires that all athletes wear their individual registration numbers and age group labels on their uniforms during all competitions for identification purposes. You will be provided with these labels when you register with the Club. These patches must be affixed to athletes' uniforms according to LAQ Rules.
Click HERE to view the uniform patch instructions.
Refer to the table below for uniform items and prices.
The compulsory uniform consists of a polo top/singlet/crop worn with bike pants*/shorts*.
Little Athletics Queensland (LAQ) requires that all athletes wear their full approved club uniform during interclub, regional and state championship meets. If you do not have the full Aspley uniform you will be unable to compete at these LAQ competitions.
See the LAQ Link for further information on Uniforms
Ordering Uniforms
The Club has limited uniform stock. If we do not have your child's size we will need to order the uniform from our supplier.
- ALL UNIFORM ORDERS MUST BE PAID IN FULL BEFORE AN ORDER WILL BE PLACED WITH OUR SUPPLIER.
- PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS CAN TAKE BETWEEN 4 AND 6 WEEKS.
- PLEASE ORDER YOUR UNIFORMS AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE IN THE SEASON TO ENSURE THAT YOUR CHILD HAS THE FULL AND CORRECT UNIFORM IN TIME FOR THE FIRST MAJOR REGIONAL CARNIVAL OF THE SEASON - TYPICALLY HELD IN EARLY NOVEMBER.
During the season uniforms can be purchased from the clubhouse on our sign-on day as well as during competition days. We have EFTPOS facilities available and we can also accept cash payments.
Registration, Sponsor & Age Group Patches
LAQ also requires that all athletes wear their individual registration numbers and age group labels on their uniforms during all competitions for identification purposes. You will be provided with these labels when you register with the Club. These patches must be affixed to athletes' uniforms according to LAQ Rules.
Click HERE to view the uniform patch instructions.
Refer to the table below for uniform items and prices.
ITEM |
PRICE |
NOTES |
ASPLEY POLO SHIRT |
$44 |
Available to all age groups |
ASPLEY SINGLET |
$35 |
Available to all age groups |
ASPLEY CROP TOP |
$33 |
Available to all age groups |
ASPLEY SHORTS |
$31 |
Available to all age groups |
ASPLEY BIKE PANTS |
$31 |
Available to all age groups |
ASPLEY BUCKET HAT |
$18 |
Two sizes available |
ASPLEY CAP |
$16 |
One size fits all - adjustable |
ASPLEY SPORTS BAG |
$12 |
Limited stock available |
ASPLEY DRINK BOTTLE |
$20 |
Metal - limited stock available |
NOTE: The NEW LAQ Uniform Policy allows for all age groups to wear either a Polo Shirt, Singlet or Crop Top. Additionally, plain black Bike Pants or black Shorts with manufacturers logo no bigger than 5cmx5cm in size, can be worn in place of the Aspley Shorts. Click on this Link for further information on the LAQ Uniform Policy.
Second Hand Uniforms
Second hand uniforms can be bought & sold via the Aspley Little Athletics Second Hand Uniform Shop on Facebook. Check the page regularly for newly posted items.
Second Hand Uniforms
Second hand uniforms can be bought & sold via the Aspley Little Athletics Second Hand Uniform Shop on Facebook. Check the page regularly for newly posted items.