Timetable - https://cdn.revolutionise.com.au/site/kecbsyiz7lhshg6x.pdf

Nomination Form - https://cdn.revolutionise.com.au/site/y8zuaemgzzdfyh0r.pdf

Masters Nomination Form - https://cdn.revolutionise.com.au/site/7r5aczwjhisdzivj.pdf

Registration for 2023 is now open!

The Somerset Gift has a wide range of races catering for both different distances and age groups. A one time registration fee is required for the day and participants can enter multiple races.

Registration fees are as follows:

Adult (18 years and over): $25.00

Somerset College Alumni: $20.00

Non Somerset Student (17 years and younger): $10.00

Somerset College Student: Free

Pole Vault: Free

The 2023 Essential Coffee Pole Vault Competition will include events in both the Open and Open Female categories and will be handicapped event by Coach Howard Arbuthnot. Participants are required to record their personal best within the past 18 months.

The prize money for each of the Open and Open Female Competitions is as follows:

1. $250

2. $150

3. $100

Details coming soon!

1500M CLASSIC SPONSORED BY IMPI SPORTSWEAR

The 1500m Classic returns to its traditional home at the UQ Sport Track on Thursday, October 26th, 2023

Since its inception in 2004, the UQ Sport 1500m Classic has been a regular fixture on the Queensland Athletics calendar.

The event consists of only 1500m races, with more than 250 athletes entered across over 20 events for school-age, masters, race walking, and elite-level competitors.

The UQ Sport Athletics Track has re-opened after receiving a re-lay and a resurface earlier in the year. The new surface should be conducive to some fast running.

In 2023, a minimum prize pool of $2000 will be on offer to placegetters across both the Men’s &
Women’s 1500m Classic races. Vouchers or products and plaques will be presented to place-getters in the other divisional races.
Race Entry

Entry Fee

$25.00

Race entry will open on September 20th. Please consult the Proposed Program, but the
final Program will depend on the number of entries received. Please Note the event has a
Athletics Australia Permit.

All 1500m Classic entries must be registered with Queensland Athletics, or another State Athletic
Association. Athletes not registered with Queensland Athletics are able to pay an additional $12
with their entry, which will give them Base Membership with Queensland Athletics.

Please Note entries will not be accepted after the closing date.

UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND ATHLETICS CLUB ATHLETES COACHING CLINIC

The UQAC is offering a coaching clinic for athletes wishing to learn from experienced senior coaches.
The clinic is open to UQAC members, members of other clubs and athletes with no club affiliation.
Athletes will register for an event of their choice for the clinic. Athletes with no club affiliation will
be invited to join the UQAC.
When: October 28 th from 1.00 – 5.00 pm
Where: At the UQ Athletics Centre, University of Queensland, St Lucia
Cost: $20 registration fee
Coaches: UQAC coaches – Andre Sinclair, Eric Brown, Luke Donatini, Patricia Boyle, Noel

McBride, Alyssa Kapranov, Liam Obrien
Registration: Register on line through the QA or UQAC web site.

UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND ATHLETICS COACHES UPSKILLING CLINIC

The UQAC is offering an opportunity for potential coaches to be introduced to coaching, or
upskilling for coaches who are already coaching. This opportunity is offered as part of a coaching
clinic that is being conducted by UQAC Coaches with young athletes. You will be able to observe the
coaching working with the athletes and they will give you the opportunity to assist them in
conducting the clinic. Coaches who commit to two years of coaching with the club will have their
coaching accreditation funded.

When: October 28 th from 1.00 – 5.00 pm
Where: At the UQ Athletics Centre, University of Queensland
Cost: No charge for the Upskilling Clinic
Coaches: UQAC coaches – Andre Sinclair, Eric Brown, Luke Donatini, Patricia Boyle, Noel

McBride, Alyssa Kapranov, Liam O’Brien
Registration: Register on line through the QA or UQAC web site

The century old Surf Lifesaving 90m Beach Sprint was first run in 1919. But... how does it compare to 100m Track times on Mondo Rubber OR Grass? After over 100 years, we are about to find out. A 100m Beach Sprint SLAM provides a pathway for the best of World Athletics to WIN THE TRACK SLAM. The event will be timed and for track consistency will be held at the same venue each year with both wind and track measured for records.

• Youtube - @goldcoastsandslam
• Instagram - @goldysandslam

ENTRIES OPEN SOON!!!

Queensland All Schools Athletics Championships

When:
Thur and Friday 5.30pm to 9pm
Sat and Sunday 8am to 6pm

Ages

Able Body - U14*, U15, U16, U17, U18
*U14 is a two-year age group of 12 and 13 year olds (as at 31 Dec 2023)

Multi-Class - U15, U17, U20

Athletes can only compete in their correct age group and must be attending School.

Athletes represent their School. We strongly recommend the wearing of school sport gear.

There are trophies for Queensland Champion School overall, Championship Boys and Champion Girls School.

Entry - $30 per event, $15 for QA Platinum Members. 

You must be registered with Qld Athletics to enter this event. You can do so for free here.
Note this membership is only available for All Schools Pre Meet and All Schools Championship.

Students can enter as individuals via the link above. Schools will be able to enter teams and be invoiced directly if they choose to do so. Email greg.ison@qldathletics.org.au for details.

Selection Trials for: 

Australian All Schools Athletics Championships Perth 8 to 10 December 2023

• Two best placed athletes in each eligible event that nominate.
• No extra athletes via qualifying standards

Australian Junior Athletics Championships Adelaide  11 to 19 April 2024  

• First 3 in each event
• Additional athletes can be selected via the Athletics Australia Qualifying Standards, and these can be done at any QA permitted event.
• First 3 at Queensland Athletics Championships in March also qualify.

*Note the Queensland Secondary Schools Championships 12 to 15 October is not a selection event for Australian All Schools.

There will be an boys and girls all ages (mixed ages per race) 4x100 relay on the program.

Details coming soon!

Details coming soon!

Details coming soon!