Strathpine Little Athletics – Centre Rules

To ensure a safe, enjoyable and positive environment for everyone, all athletes, parents, guardians and spectators are expected to follow these Centre Rules.

Parents & Guardians

A parent or guardian must remain at the venue while their child is participating.
Please treat all volunteers, officials and committee members with respect. They are giving their time to make competition possible.
Age Marshals are not permitted to switch program events on a Friday night without approval from the Programs Officer or Centre Manager.

Athlete Expectations

Play by the rules and always display good sportsmanship.
Respect officials and accept their decisions.
Encourage and support fellow athletes.
Use appropriate language at all times.
Follow the directions of volunteers and officials.

Behaviour

Swearing, bullying, aggressive behaviour and poor sportsmanship will not be tolerated.
Parents and spectators are expected to encourage all athletes in a positive and respectful manner.
Any concerns or complaints should be raised respectfully with a committee member or the Parent Liaison Officer, not during competition.

Safety

Athletes must wear enclosed sports shoes for all events. Thongs, sandals or bare feet are not permitted.
Athletes must not handle equipment unless instructed by a volunteer or Centre Official.
No parent or athlete is permitted inside the equipment sheds unless authorised.
Athletes must check that the running track is clear and that no race is in progress before crossing.
Athletes must stay behind the throwing cage safety nets. Shot puts and discus can cause serious injury.
Athletes must remain with their age group unless directed by an official.
Only competing athletes and authorised officials are permitted inside event areas.
Smoking and vaping are prohibited in all competition and spectator areas in accordance with Little Athletics Queensland policy.

General

Please keep the grounds tidy and use the bins provided.
Respect club equipment and facilities.
No dogs are permitted on the sporting fields at any time, in accordance with City of Moreton Bay regulations. (Assistance dogs are exempt as permitted by law.)
In the event of unsafe weather, the committee may modify, postpone or cancel events. Updates will be communicated via Facebook and Stack Team App.
Above all, have fun, support one another and celebrate effort, improvement and personal bests.

Our Commitment to Child Safety

The safety of our athletes has always been our highest priority. The following LAQ Statement of Commitment to Child Safety references the existing policies and frameworks in place across our sport.

Spike Wearing Rules

U6 to U10

Are not allowed to wear spiked running shoes with or without blanks.

U11 & U12

May wear spikes in all laned track events, all jumping events, and javelin. Any spike shoe without spikes attached, may be worn in un-laned events.

U13 to U17

May wear spikes in all laned and un-laned track events, (excluding walks), jumping events and javelin.

Spike safety is the responsibility of the parent and/or athlete. Every attempt must be made to limit the time athletes are wearing spikes, we recommend the following: