Emerald Athletics Club

👋Proposed program for Saturday 5th Sept, 1:45pm.
Changes may occur on the day.

Club day is SATURDAY 5th Sept this weekend.
1:45pm.
Next Sunday 13th is our last club day for the season.

⏰ JUST 2½ WEEKS TO GO! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

The countdown is on to the 2026 NQ Championships! 🏆

With registrations closing in just 2½ weeks, now is the time to get your entries in and make sure you're part of one of North Queensland's biggest athletics weekends.

But you're not just competing for championship medals and PBs…

🔥 You'll be sharing the track and field with athletes who have represented Australia on the world stage!

This year's championships will feature Australian Commonwealth Games representatives and World U20 representatives, giving athletes from across North Queensland the opportunity to compete alongside some of the best in the country.

Whether you're chasing a championship title, looking for a PB, or simply want to test yourself against quality competition — this is your chance!

📅 25–27 September 2026
📍 Townsville Sports Precinct

🚨 Registrations close 9:00am Monday, 21 September

💰 $24 per event
⚠️ Late registrations incur a $20 late fee

Don't miss out — get your entries in and be part of the action! 🏆🔥

📣Level 2 Athletics Coaching course in Rocky.
Register by 2nd Oct, 5pm if interested.

🏃‍♂️ LEVEL 2 DEVELOPMENT COACH COURSE – ROCKHAMPTON 🏃‍♀️

Are you looking to take your coaching to the next level? 👟

Athletics North Queensland is excited to announce a Level 2 Development Coach Course coming to Rockhampton on October 3–4, 2026!

The Level 2 Development Coach accreditation is designed for coaches working with athletes 12 years and older, supporting athletes through the Introduction to Training and Training I (General) stages of development.

Throughout the course, coaches will develop their knowledge and skills in:
🔹 Basic technical models of track & field events
🔹 Biomotor skills and athlete development
🔹 Coaching athletes competing at local, regional and state level
🔹 Developing athletes through appropriate training principles

Whether you're already coaching or looking to build your coaching knowledge, this is a great opportunity to further develop your skills and support the next generation of athletes. 💙💚

📅 October 3–4, 2026
📍 Rockhampton

👉 For more information and to register: https://www.revolutionise.com.au/athleticsnorthq/events/373918

🌟NORTH QLD TEAM SELECTION INFO🌟

➡️ chosen from results at NQ Champs in Townsville on 25-27th September (in school holidays).

➡️This pathway allows NQ athletes to move directly to the 2026 Australian All Schools T&F Champs if they choose to without having to compete at the QLD All Schools Athletics Champs in October in Brisbane.

📍Note: 12yrs old athletes looking for selection in the U14 discus, please contact the ANQ office.

➡️12-17yrs MUST be enrolled in school (public/private school, Home school, Distance Ed etc) AND be a member of an ANQ affiliated club or have school-based membership with ANQ.

➡️ Able bodied age groups - U14, U15, U16, U17 and U18.
Para age groups - U15, U17 and U20.

More info below.....

www.athleticsnorthqld.org.au

During the upcoming North Queensland Championships, ANQ will be offering opportunities to new and upcoming officials and volunteers, who may be interested in learning practical skills for helping at athletics competitions.

This is a great opportunity to develop your officiating know-how in all event groups and work with some of the most knowledgeable officials in Australian athletics, right here in North Queensland.

For our club equipment officers, we are offering an exciting opportunity for club Equipment Managers and volunteers to upskill their knowledge in organising, preparing for and managing athletics competitions more effectively. This could be for a regular club day competition or a higher-level competition.

Club officiating essentials - https://www.revolutionise.com.au/athleticsnorthq/events/375259

Club Equipment Manager Upskilling - https://www.revolutionise.com.au/athleticsnorthq/events/375238

🌟Welcome back for another weekend of athletics action🌟
🏃1:45pm Sunday @ Marist oval.

Club days to come:
SATURDAY 5th September
Sunday 13th September (last club day)

Thanks to athletes & families who made the journey to Longreach last weekend. Hope you had fun!! If you've got pics, share in comments ⬇️

Reminder - no club day this weekend.
🍀Good luck to our athletes competing in Longreach.

Results from Monday & Tuesday are now available on our website: https://capsport.eq.edu.au/calendar-and-news/news/2026-cap-track-and-field-trial-results

Want to represent North Queensland at the 2026 Australian All Schools Championships? Here’s how you can put yourself in contention for the NQ Team! 💙💚

🔵 NORTH QUEENSLAND TEAM

To be eligible for selection to the NQ Team, athletes must:

1️⃣ Nominate through the NQ Team Expression of Interest portal
Make sure you have submitted your EOI to be considered for selection.

2️⃣ Compete at the NQ Championships
Athletes must compete in their event at the NQ Championships.

3️⃣ Finish in the Top 2 of nominated athletes
To qualify for selection, you need to finish 1st or 2nd among the athletes who have nominated for the NQ Team in your event.

💙💚 The pathway is simple – nominate, compete and perform!

If you want to pull on the NQ colours and take on the best school-aged athletes in Australia, make sure you get your EOI in and put yourself in the running!

NQ Team EOI → NQ Championships → Australian All Schools Championships 🇦🇺

Good luck to all athletes chasing selection! 👊

More information: https://www.athleticsnorthqld.org.au/teams/