Relays

Mentone Invitation Relay Day - Sunday, 9th November at Mentone

Region Relays - Saturday, 15th November at Caulfield

State Relay Finals - Sunday, 14th December at Olympic Park


The Relay Championship is our main team competition for the season.  This is the only Championship where boys and girls can run against each other and also be on the same team.  Athletes carry a baton, which they pass onto the next member of their team.

Athletes can compete in a maximum of three (3) teams.  These teams can be in one of the following events:

Athletes can compete in single sex teams, mixed sex teams or mixed aged teams.  Mixed sex team is made up of 2 girls and 2 boys.  The mixed aged team is made up of one athlete from each Age Group.  The age break up for this event is Under 9 – Under 12 and Under 13 – Under 15.  A second Under 13 athlete is chosen to make up the team of four (4).

 

The Medley event consist of the following legs:

The Championship is held at a Region level in November where teams have to qualify or be progressed into the State Championship.  The State Championship are held in December at Olympic Park this year. Approximately 6,000 children compete at Region Championships with about 4,000 children competing at the State Championship.



Athletes in the Under 9-15 Age Groups wishing to run in relays must complete an entry form which will be provided to all families in their personal communications folder and give it to Centre Officials at the Entry Table.

Dates: Mentone Invitation Relay Day - Sunday, 9th November at Mentone
           Region Relays - Saturday, 15th November at Caulfield
           State Relay Finals - Sunday, 14th December at Olympic Park

Entry Closing Dates: (refer to flyer in the family folders)

Entry Fees: Paid by Casey LAC for all relay competitions. Parents may be asked to repay entry fees for athletes who withdraw from events after entry fees have been paid by the Centre.  

Parents/Guardians: Before returning this form, please make sure your child is available for ALL DATES entered. Late withdrawals disadvantage other team members. 

Training: All children who enter the relays are expected to attend relay training. This is organised by our Team Manager. Relay training has been set out for Tuesdays from October. 

Events: Each athlete can compete in up to 3 events. The Team and Age Managers select the teams. 

Uniform: Casey Little Athletics Centre uniform is to be worn. This uniform can be hired or purchased from the Centre.

For more information, contact a committee member.

Relay Entry Form