Family, fun and fitness for Little Athletes aged 5-17. Little Athletics is the Foundation for all Sports. Without these volunteers a Centre cannot operate.
It offers young people activities and skills that will stand them in good stead for their sporting future. The Little Athletics motto of 'Family, Fun and Fitness' highlights that it is a community activity involving the whole family on a weekly basis. Athletes are encouraged to improve their own performances, sportsmanship and social skills, throughout the season. Family
Upon joining everyone beco
13/06/2026
LAST CHANCE!
Donโt miss your opportunity to be part of the 2025 Coles Winter Carnival in Townsville.
โฐ Nominations close this Monday 15 June at 11:59pm โ no late entries will be accepted!
Whether you're chasing a PB or just keen for a great weekend of athletics in North Queensland, this is your final chance to get involved.
Secure your spot now ๐
https://laq.sport80.com/public/wizard/e/3/hom
Australian Best Performances Ratified! ๐
We are thrilled to celebrate three outstanding Queensland athletes whose incredible performances at the McDonald's State Championships have now been officially ratified as Australian Best Performances!
Congratulations to ๐๐ข๐๐ก๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐๐จ๐ฐ๐ง, who set a new Australian Best Performance in the Under 11 Boys 80m Hurdles with a time of 12.03 seconds.
A huge congratulations also to ๐๐ฒ๐ฅ๐๐ง ๐๐จ๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ, who delivered not one but two Australian Best Performances this season:
โข Under 11 Boys 800m โ 2:15.29
โข Under 11 Boys 1500m โ 4:35.76
Well done to ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐๐๐ค๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ข๐ง, who claimed a new Australian Best Performance in the Under 14 Girls 800m with a time of 2:11.43.
What an incredible achievement by all three athletes โ congratulations on making history!
10/06/2026
Little Athletics Queensland is pleased to welcome Joel Ottaway and Nicole Stinson to the Board of Directors.
Joel and Nicole bring valuable experience, fresh perspectives and a passion for the future of Little Athletics in Queensland. We look forward to their contributions as we continue to support and grow our sport across the state.
We would also like to acknowledge and thank all members of the Board for their ongoing leadership and commitment to Little Athletics Queensland.
2026 Board of Directors
๐น Ross Palletine โ President
๐น Blake Frost โ Vice President
๐น Gary Morrisby โ Finance Director
๐น Michelle Moore โ General Director
๐น Esther Revell โ General Director
๐น Joel Ottaway โ General Director
๐น Nicole Stinson โ General Director
Please join us in welcoming Joel and Nicole to the LAQ Board ๐
08/06/2026
The wait is over โ the new Little Athletics Queensland website is now live!
Designed with our members, volunteers and Centre's in mind, the new website delivers a cleaner look, easier navigation and a more user-friendly experience, whether you're on your phone, tablet or computer.
Whether you're looking to find your nearest Centre, register for Little Athletics, learn how to volunteer or officiate, explore competition opportunities, or stay up to date with the latest news and events, everything you need is now quicker and simpler to access.
As we continue to empower communities to develop healthy, active Queensland children through fun family experiences, our new website provides a dedicated online hub to support every stage of your Little Athletics journey.
Jump online and explore the new home of Little Athletics Queensland!
๐ www.laq.org.au
08/06/2026
Congratulations to all of our 2026 Little Athletics Queensland Award Winners!
๐๐ ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐
Vanessa Vaughan Maroochy Little Athletics
Lee-Anne Irvine West Bundaberg Little Athletics Club & Bundaberg Athletic Club
๐๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐ธ ๐๐ป๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐ ๐ ๐ฒ๐บ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ผ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ต ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ
David Frazer Strathpine Spitfires Little Athletics Centre
๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐
๐ ๐ฒ๐บ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฉ๐ผ๐น๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ
Leanne Hilton Deception Bay Little Athletics
๐๐๐น๐ถ๐๐ผ๐ป ๐ค๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ธ๐ฒ ๐ข๐ณ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ โ Todd Williams Bracken Ridge Little Athletics
๐Officials Merit - Mel Thomas
๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐
๐Highest Registration Increase (Centres with 40-100 athletes)
Tableland Athletics Club
๐ Highest Registration Increase (Centres with 101-250 athletes)
Souths Little Athletics Centre
๐ Highest Registration Increase (Centres with over 251 athletes)
Toowoomba Little Athletics
๐ Highest Re-Registration Percentage (Centres with 40-100 athletes)
Tableland Athletics Club
๐Highest Re-Registration Percentage (Centres with 101-250 athletes)
West Bundaberg Little Athletics Club & Bundaberg Athletic Club
๐Highest Re-Registration Percentage (Centres with over 251 athletes)
Toowoomba Little Athletics
๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ
๐ Major City Souths Little Athletics Centre
๐ Inner Regional Isis District Little A's & Isis District Athletics Club
๐ Outer Regional & Remote Chinchilla Little Athletics
Thank you for your dedication, effort, and passion throughout the season.
06/06/2026
We're excited to welcome Centre representatives from across Queensland to Twin Waters on the Sunshine Coast for the 2026 Little Athletics Queensland Conference.
A weekend packed with ideas, networking and development is ahead as Centre representatives gain practical knowledge to take back to their local communities. ๐๐
04/06/2026
A huge congratulations to Angela Donohoe from Central Little Athletics, our May Maccaโs Local Legend! ๐
Thanks to McDonald's, Angela has received a $200 VISA Gift Card in recognition of her outstanding contribution to her Centre and the Little Athletics community.
Angela is a true local legend who wears many hats, serving as Treasurer, Coach, and Canteen Convenor. She consistently goes above and beyond, ensuring equipment is charged, organised, and ready for competition each week, while also sharing her time and expertise to help athletes develop their skills and confidence.
Behind the scenes, Angela is a driving force in the success of Centre carnivals, helping everything run smoothly so athletes, families, and volunteers can enjoy a fantastic experience. Her dedication, reliability, and genuine care for others make her an invaluable part of the Townsville Little Athletics community. โค๏ธ
โ Thank you to everyone who nominated a volunteer!
The following nominators have each won 2 FREE coffee vouchers:
Andrea Kruck
Tracey Phillis
Aliysn Rose
Nancy-Anne Barkle
Sarah Myles
Know a volunteer who deserves recognition? Keep an eye out for next month's Macca's Local Legend nomination opportunity!
Every child deserves the chance to run, jump, throw and belong. ๐๐
That's why Little Athletics Queensland is excited to support the launch of the Athletics in Australia National Participation Plan โ a united vision to grow participation in athletics across the nation.
The ambitious goal? By 2034, 5 million Australians participating in athletics each year and a thriving athletics community of athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers.
Together, we're creating more opportunities for children, families and communities to experience the fun, friendship and life skills that athletics provides.
Read more ๐ bit.ly/AIANPP
02/06/2026
Need a way to burn off some school holiday energy? We've got you covered!
Join Little Athletics Queensland for an action-packed day of running, jumping, throwing, games and challenges at the iconic QSAC stadium.
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Thursday, 2 July 2026 I โฐ 9:00am โ 3:00pm
SAF Stadium, QSAC
Prep to Grade 6 (5โ11 years)
From relay races and obstacle courses to mini competitions and a thrilling finale race, kids will enjoy a day packed with fun, friendship and active play.
โจ No athletics experience required
โจ Suitable for all abilities
โจ Fruit and water provided throughout the day
Give the kids a day they'll be talking about long after the holidays are over!
Places are limited โ secure your spot today ๐
https://laq.sport80.com/public/wizard/e/51
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