The Relay Championship is our main team competition for the season. 
This is the only Championship where U9 to U15 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:

• 4 x 100m
• 4 x 200m
• Medley

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:

• 2 x 100m
• 1 x 200m
• 1 x 400m

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 Doncaster this year. Approximately 6,000 children compete at Region Championships with about 4,000 children competing at the State Championship.

Dates: Mentone Invitation Relay Day - Sunday, 28th November 2010 at Mentone
           Region Relays - Sunday, 12th December 2010 at Newborough
           State Relay Finals - Sunday, 6th February 2011 at Doncaster

Entry Closing Dates: (refer to flyer in the Club Rooms)

Entry Fees: Athletes pay a once only fee of $5 for both Mentone, Region and State Relay days for 2010/11.

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 Wednesdays 6:00pm. 

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 purchased from the Centre.

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 by their Age Group Manager and also available in the Club Rooms and then give it to Centre Officials at the Entry Table.

For more information, contact

Relay Team Manager:
Ian Lorimer
Mob: 0407 708 483
E: ian.lorimer@ioof.com.au

Assistant Relay Team Manager:
Peter Hughes
Mob: 0408 104 901
E: peterh@lotusdoors.com.au