State & Region Relays

Here, we provide you with all the essential information you need to know about this exciting event for young athletes aged U9 and up

Event Details:

Region Relay Championships: This thrilling competition serves as a stepping stone for our athletes. It’s their chance to shine and potentially earn a spot for the State Relay Championships.

State Relay Championships: Teams who progress from Region, will have the privilege to compete in the State Relay Championships

Key Dates to Remember:

  • Saturday, 16th November 2024: Gippsland Relay Carnival (Casey Fields)
  • Saturday, 14th December 2024: LAVIC State Relay Championships (Venue: Whittlesea)

Relay Events:

Athletes will be organized into teams of four runners, and each athlete can participate in a maximum of four events, including:

  • 4 x 100m Relay (Boys, Girls & Mixed)
  • 4 x 200m Relay (Boys, Girls & Mixed)
  • Swedish Medley Relay: 100m, 300m, 200m, 400m (Boys, Girls)

Athletes can join either single-sex teams or mixed-sex teams, comprising two girls and two boys. Our goal is to involve as many athletes as possible, with most athletes running in at least three events (and some in all four).

Training:

Participation in relay training is mandatory for all registered children. We encourage parents to facilitate team training sessions once the teams are announced. Training dates and times leading up to the Gippsland Relay Carnival will be provided soon.

Additional training sessions will be scheduled as we prepare for the State Relay Championships. If you have a passion for coaching and want to contribute, don’t hesitate to reach out to us via email. No prior relay experience is required; you can follow the guidance of experienced coaches and parent helpers.

Uniform:

Athletes are required to wear the official Berwick Little Athletics Uniform, which is available for purchase at the pavilion.

Registration:

To register for this exciting event, please visit the following link: https://square.link/u/1UWTLons

The entry fee is $15 per athlete, plus processing fee.

REGISTRATION CLOSES 5.00pm SATURDAY 19th OCTOBER

Berwick Relay team selection policy

Berwick LAC’s vision is to be the most family friendly, inclusive and encouraging sporting club in Victoria, allowing all children to reach their potential in athletics.   

With this in mind, the club has developed the following policy which combines the objective of allowing athletes to reach their potential and encouraging participation and inclusiveness. Berwick LAC encourages all athletes to participate in relay events, regardless of ability. As selections are subjective, this policy aims to provide a guide which the panel will use to make the final decision.   

Track & Field Relays  

Commitment

It is important when registering that the following is considered:

1/ If an athlete is registering, they must be available for both Regional and State events.

2/ If an athlete is registering and participating, parents are required to undertake a parent duty as nominated by Berwick LAC at Regional and State Championships if the team progresses.

3/ If an athlete is registering, they are committing to be part of a team and as a result are required to attend a minimum amount of scheduled relay training sessions ( either those organised by the centre or team manager).  Failure to attend a minimum of 3 training sessions may result in the substitution of the athlete.

Selection Criteria

When a team is selected our strength and purpose is to select the best team possible to represent Berwick LAC.   The selection panel consider the following:

  1. The athlete’s best performance (for the current season and at a Centre Program) over the relay distances (100m, 200m & 400m). 

2. Athletes’ proficiency in relay racing inclusive of baton changing and receiving.

3. History of performance for Berwick LAC.

4. Athletes’ attitude and willingness to be part of a team.

5. Attendance at regular BLAC competition days and training. 

6. Injury, illness or unavailability during weeks 1-3 of the weekly program.

7. Where possible at the conclusion of Week 3 the centre will provide the opportunity for Athletes to run for a time to be considered for selection.

Teams will not change between Region Relays and State Relays unless agreed in advance with the relay manager, age group manager and both parents. Where an athlete withdraws after Region event, the selection panel will choose a suitable replacement at their discretion.   

Parents must also agree to complete a parent duty if they are rostered to one at either Region or State relays. There may be occasions where some parents have duties at both events.    

Once teams are announced, running orders will be determined by the age-group manager (taking into consideration the strengths of each athlete). 

 Changes to selection criteria are at the discretion of the relay selection committee.