Runaway Bay Little Athletics (affiliated with Little Athletics Queensland Association) established in Join us on a trial basis, or join for the season.
Runaway Bay Little Athletics offers children 3-17 years, the opportunity to get involved in the sport of athletics (track & field) through events that are specially modified to suit the ages and abilities of children. Through our training nights and special events, children can experience a wide range of running, jumping and throwing events. Families get involved hands-on in time-keeping, catering
13/08/2026
📅 IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER! 📅
The 2026/27 RBLA season is almost here, and we can’t wait to welcome all our new and returning athletes and families back to the track! 🏃♀️🏃♂️
Make sure you pop these important dates coming up in the next few weeks in your calendar 👇
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12/08/2026
📣💛 EXCITING NEWS RBLA FAMILIES! 🖤📣
We’re excited to announce that IMPI Sportswear are coming along to our Open Day! 🎉
We’ve been lucky enough to have the team from IMPI join us at our Open Day for the past few years, and we’re thrilled to welcome them back again for 2026! 🙌
👕 Make sure you stop by and check out their amazing range of clothing on the day! There’ll be plenty to browse, try on and check out while you’re there.
📅 Sunday 23rd August 2026
⏰ 12pm – 3pm
📍 Runaway Bay Little Athletics
Come down meet the team, check out the range and enjoy a fantastic afternoon with our RBLA community. 🫶🏼
We can’t wait to see everyone there!
11/08/2026
📣 REMEMBER — REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN!
The countdown is on! 🥳 Our first night of competition AND Tiny Tots starts Friday 4th September, only a few weeks away! 🏃♀️🏃♂️
Whether you’re returning for another season or joining the RBLA family for the first time, now is the perfect time to get registered!
💻 REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN
Register through the Sports80 platform using the link below, or through our website:
https://laq.sport80.com/public/wizard/a/1751
🎟️ PLAY ON! VOUCHERS
Play On! vouchers are available to eligible families. If you’re using a voucher, please upload your voucher number during registration.
⚠️ Important: Vouchers cannot be applied once registration is complete, and strictly NO refunds will be issued if you claim your voucher afterwards. Please also send your voucher to [email protected] to complete your registration.
⭐️ TINY TOTS — Born 2022–2023 | $190
A fun introduction to athletics for our youngest members! Tiny Tots enjoy running, jumping, throwing and active play while developing confidence and fundamental movement skills.
⭐️ U6–U17 — Born 2021–2010 | $290
Run, jump, throw, chase PBs, learn new skills and make great friendships while being part of our supportive RBLA community. 💛🖤
🏃 TRIAL OPTION
New to Little Athletics? You can try a 2-week trial for $20 before committing to the season.
❌ Trials are not available for Tiny Tots.
🏁 FIRST NIGHT — FRIDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER 2026
⭐ Tiny Tots — 5:00pm
🏃♀️ U6–U17 — 5:45pm
❓ Want to see what Little Athletics is all about?
Come along to our Open Day on Sunday 23rd August! Bring the family, check out the club and get ready for the season ahead. 🙌
📧 Registration questions: [email protected]
🫶 We can’t wait to welcome our new and returning families back to the track for another exciting season!
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10/08/2026
Is there someone at your Centre who is always willing to lend a hand, or simply makes your club a better place? Now’s your chance to recognise them!
Nominate your August Macca’s Local Legend and help us celebrate the incredible people who make Little Athletics possible.
The August winner will receive a $200 VISA Gift Card, thanks to McDonald's !
🔗 Submit your nomination today! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PL8T73L
10/08/2026
LAQ are hosting an Event at our Club for all Under 11 & 12 athletes. This is great for athletes learning the 3 transitional events. Please see information below. ⬇️
Introducing our U11 & U12 Transitional Events Series — a brand new athlete development opportunity designed to help young athletes build confidence and technique in three key transitional events: Triple Jump I Javelin I High Jump (Flop)
Led by experienced coaches, each session will focus on teaching the fundamentals and correct techniques athletes need as they progress through Little Athletics.
Athletes will choose two events to train in on the day, with 45 minutes of dedicated coaching in each event. Choose 2 activities for $30!
Gold Coast – Runaway Bay Little Athletics Sunday 27 September | 8:30am–11:00am
Each athlete will also take home an information pack covering all three transitional events, packed with handy tips to continue developing their skills. Open to U11 & U12 athletes registered with any Little Athletics Centre in Queensland, as well as athletes currently trialing with the intention of registering for the season.
Places are limited, with event selections available on a first-in basis. Build the skills now. Take them into the season with confidence.
🔗 https://laq.sport80.com/public/widget/9
09/08/2026
🐝💛 WORKING BEE SUCCESS! 🖤🐝
What an amazing effort! 🙌
A HUGE THANK YOU to our wonderful RBLA Committee and their families, along with the Primrose Family, McGarrigle Family and Nicole and her kids who generously gave up their Saturday and Sunday to come down and help at our club working bee. 💛🖤
From cleaning and tidying the club shed, the clubhouse, the canteen, the long jump pits, the cleaning of the throwing circles, cleaning gutters and to getting everything organised and ready to go, your hard work, time and teamwork made such a difference. The club is looking AMAZING! 👏✨
It takes a great team of people behind the scenes to get everything ready for a new season, and we are so grateful to everyone who rolled up their sleeves and helped out over the weekend. 🐝💪
✅ Club looking fantastic
✅ Working bee complete
✅ Ready for the new season
✅ Next stop… OPEN DAY! 🎉🏃♀️🏃♂️
With everything ready to go, we’re looking forward to our Open Day and another exciting season of family, fun and athletics at RBLA! 🫶🏼
Thank you again to everyone who helped make this weekend such a success. 💛
Bring on the 2026/27 season! 🏃♀️🏃♂️🏅
🖤💛 TEAM RBLA 💛🖤
07/08/2026
School Track & Field District Championships 🏃♂️
What an exciting time of year! 🎉
Good luck to all of our Runaway Bay Little Athletics athletes who have competed or are still to compete in their School District Track & Field Championships! 🏅
We absolutely love seeing our RBLA athletes out there representing their schools, chasing personal bests, stepping outside their comfort zones, and enjoying the experience. No matter the result, we’re incredibly proud of every one of you! 💛🖤
✨ We’d love our RBLA community to celebrate with you!
Drop your athlete’s results, photos, PBs, ribbons, medals, or proud moments in the comments below. Whether it was a new personal best, or simply giving it your all, we want to hear about it! 🙌
Let’s fill the comments with lots of RBLA achievements and cheer each other on! 🎉 🫶🏼
Good luck to everyone still to compete we can’t wait to see what you achieve! 💛🖤
07/08/2026
The New Zealand Development Tour is a unique and exciting opportunity for Little Athletics Queensland athletes in the U14 and U15 age groups.
Athletes of all ability levels are encouraged to apply. This tour is designed as a development opportunity and supports growth at every stage of an athletes journey.
Nominations are now open for the 2027 tour, which will run from 9 - 18th January 2027. For further details and to nominate please visit below:
🔗https://laq.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2027-New-Zealand-Tour-Info-V3.pdf
02/08/2026
✨ Do you have a 3–4 year old who loves to jump, run and throw? ✨
Runaway Bay Little Athletics has a Tiny Tots Program just for them! 🏃♀️🏃
💛 Loads of fun while learning the basics – running, jumping & throwing
🖤 Runs Friday afternoons before our Centre Competition
💛 5:00pm – 5:45pm each week
🖤 Must have turned 3 years old to join
Our Tiny Tots are the future of our club building confidence, coordination and friendships along the way 🙂
👉 Register here: laq.sport80.com/public/wizard/a/1751
💛🖤 Tiny feet, big fun at RBLA! 💛🖤
01/08/2026
🏃♀️💛 Registrations are rolling in! 💛🏃♂️
We’ve had lots of registrations come through today and it’s fantastic to see so many returning families, along with plenty of new athletes joining the Runaway Bay Little Athletics family for the 2026/27 season! 🙌🏃♀️🏃
📢 A quick reminder for all newly registered families…
If you’ve registered your child for this season, please make sure you join our RBLA Parent page.
This private group is where we share all the important club updates throughout the season, including reminders, announcements, competition information, and everything you need to know.
👉 Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1517051805302992/
✅ Only parents/guardians of registered athletes will be accepted.
✅ Please answer the short membership questions when requesting to join.
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