Track and field

The Regional Track & Field Carnival is a fantastic opportunity for athletes from U9 to U17 to compete against athletes from other Centres and experience a higher level of competition in a fun, supportive environment. Athletes can enter up to five events of their choice across the two‑day carnival. 

LAVic Coles Region Track & Field Carnivals will be held on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th of February 2027. SLAC athletes participate in the Gippsland Country Region carnival, with the location for this season still TBC.

All events at the Region Carnival act as qualifiers for the State Track & Field Championships.

LAVic Coles State Track & Field Championships will be held at Lakeside stadium (TBC) on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th March 2027 (provisional). 

Eligibility Requirements

To participate in the Coles Region Track & Field Carnivals, athletes must meet the following criteria:

• Be a fully registered, financial LAVic competitive member in their correct age group by the closing date and time of entries.

• Have participated in at least one week of LAVic‑approved competition during the qualifying period.

The qualifying period begins at the start of the Track & Field season and ends on the closing date of entries for the Region Carnival. Only competitions organised by an affiliated Centre, Region or LAVic count as approved competition.

Qualification Standards

There are minimum performance standards for athletes wishing to qualify for the State Championships in:

• Race Walks

• High Jump

For High Jump, Region Carnival starting heights will be set at 10cm below the State starting heights for each age group.

There are no qualifying times required to enter the Region Carnival for Race Walking.

Uniform

Uniform rules are strictly enforced at Region Track & Field Carnivals. You can see uniform requirements here.