The McDonald’s achievement levels are calculated from the performance averages attained by Queensland’s Little Athletes over the years. A regular review of the levels is conducted at least every three years.
The first level is the Green Level, which is within reach of 95% of athletes. This level represents a good level of performance.
A Red Level represents a very good performance and is achievable by approximately 65% of athletes.
A Blue Level represents an excellent performance and is achievable by approximately 20% of athletes.
Levels for each age group and all events are detailed below.
To receive a McDonald’s Achievement Award, an athlete must reach the relevant level in all events applicable to their age group in three (3) event groups. The event groups include:
(1) Hurdles (2) Sprints (3) Distance (4) Walks (5) Throws and (6) Jumps.
For example an U13 athlete would be awarded a Green level certificate if they were to equal or better the Green level times and distances in (1) Hurdles: 60m Hurdles and 200m Hurdles, (2) Sprints: 70m, 100m and 200m and in (3) Throws: Discus, Javelin and Shot Put. Any event group combination can be used to meet the criteria, as long as the levels in three event groups are attained.
Performance levels can be achieved at any LAQ Centre or Association Competition.
Achievement Awards are provided as an incentive to children to improve their own performance and level of participation, thus providing satisfaction for the athlete who does not have the ability to win. It is a great way to set goals for the season.
Girls
Click here to view the Girls Achievement Levels table.
Boys
Click here to view the Boys Achievement Levels table.