Centre Rules

At Kenmore Little Athletics we are bound to follow the policies and rules of Little Athletics Queensland (LAQ). For details on their policies and guidelines please see their website at http://www.laq.org.au

KLA Centre Rules:

• Shoes must be worn for all events.
• A sun safe policy is enforced – please ensure that all children have sunscreen, hat and a water bottle.
• Smoking is prohibited in and around the competition arena as there is a no smoking policy on school grounds.
• Spikes can be worn by the Under 11 – Under 17’s age groups. They are only to be worn during an event and must be removed on completion of that event.
• Under 11’s can wear spikes for:  long jump/triple jump and lane only track events (hurdles, 100m, 200m & 400m)
• Under 12’s can wear spikes for: high jump, long jump/triple jump and track events (hurdles, 10om, 200m & 400m)
• Under 13 – 17’s can wear spikes for: high jump, long jump/triple jump and in all laned and unlaned running events including 800m, 1500m and relays.
• Starting blocks may be used by U11 – U17’s in laned events. The Centre can provide starting blocks for KLA centre competitions only. (please ask a committee member)
• Should an athlete be distressed during an event, he/she is advised to withdraw from the event. Should an official decide that an athlete is unfit, unwell or in distress the athlete shall not be allowed to compete in the interests of their health and well-being.

As our club, we utilise the grounds of Kenmore State High School and as such must abide by Education Queensland Rules. Please be advised that Education Queensland does not permit dogs to be on school grounds. So in the interest and safety of athletes and spectators please DO NOT bring pets to centre competitions.