State Race Walk Championships
The State Race Walk Championships meeting is the premier season competition for race walks. Athletes are required to achieve minimum qualification requirements to be able to participate. As a championship meet entry fees are payable and medals and ribbons are awarded to the athletes based on performance in the final.
The competition is open to registered U9 to U13 athletes who:
- have earned their 25 Participation Award
- have achieve a minimum 2 qualifying performances during the current season in the event before the entry closing date
- or achieved one qualifying performance during the current season in the event before the entry closing date AND applied for a supplementary entry which is successfully granted by the Competition Director
The competition is open to registered U14 and U15 athletes who:
- have earned their 25 Participation Award
- have competed in the event twice during the season
Athletes must compete in the full uniform, and the name, Little Athletics Tasmania, sponsors and 25 Participation award badges must be sewn on the shirt. The badge placement is detailed in the Information Manual and here.
Failure to have correct uniform will lead to disqualification of the athlete.
Parents assist in the running of the day through the provision of duties. Competent parents are nominated for officials duties. All new parents are paired with experienced parents in field crews. Officials mentoring is not available at Championship competitions.
