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STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
The first two placegetters in individual events at the Region Championships qualify to compete in the NSW State Championships. These athletes comprise 16 of the maximum permissible field of 24 athletes per event at State Championships. The other 8 places are filled by the next best performed athletes from across the eight Regions. Athletes who qualify in this way will be notified by the Association the Wednesday following the completion of the eight Region Championship carnivals.
The level of competition is usually extremely high; for most athletes, reaching the State Championships is a major achievement.
Some events such as the 3000m may be held on the Friday evening prior to the full weekend of competition.
Medals are awarded to the first three placegetters. All finalists receive certificates and all participants receive track suit patches.
The order of events is published in advance, with an indication of ‘not before’ timing. Please check with your Age Manager.
At the end of the last day of the State Championships, a team of approximately 22 Under 13’s is selected to compete at these national titles. Two Under 15 boys and two Under 15 girls are also selected to compete in a Multi Event competition held at the same time. (This selection is based on performances at the State Multi Event Championships.)
Athletes from each state, the Northern Territory and the ACT compete in each event.
These Championships are held in a different state each year, over two days, plus training and social functions.
AUSTRALIAN LITTLE ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS
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