State Multi Event Championship Meeting
The State Multi Event Championships is a competition open to registered U9 to U15 athletes who have earned their 25 Participation Award by the entry closing date. As a championship meeting entry fees are payable and medals and ribbons are awarded to the athletes based on final point scores.
Athletes compete in the following events:
| PROGRAM OF EVENTS (FEBRUARY 2017) | ||||||||||
| Event | U6 | U7 | U8 | U9 | U10 | U11 | U12 | U13 | U14 | U15 |
| Multi Event (100m, sprint hurdles, 800m, long jump, discus) |
BOYS | BOYS | BOYS | BOYS | BOYS | |||||
| Multi Event (100m, sprint hurdles, 800m, long Jump, discus, high jump, javelin) |
BOYS | BOYS | ||||||||
| Multi Event (200m, sprint hurdles, 800m, long jump, shotput) |
GIRLS | GIRLS | GIRLS | GIRLS | GIRLS | |||||
| Multi Event (100m, sprint hurdles, 800m, long Jump, shotput, high jump, javelin) |
GIRLS | GIRLS | ||||||||
Points are awarded to athletes for each event based on the performance of the athlete on the day. Athletes MUST compete in each event. Failure to start in one event means that athletes can not continue to participate in further events.
Under 15 athletes compete for the prestigious Paul Street Memorial Award which is presented to the U15 champion boy and girl. Paul Street was a passionate believer in Little Athletics and the life long benefits that the sport gives to young children.
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 menotring is not available at Championship competitions.
