Points Trophy
At the end of each season, eligible athletes will receive a trophy showing their total points for the season. Beginning in 2016-17, the Points Trophy will have a new, clearer structure.
The Rules for Points Trophies Document outlines our full policy - see below.
Participation
Every event at a Mt Tarampa Friday Afternoon (or other day) Participation is ONE (1) Point.
Every event at Laidley Challenge, Ipswich Twilight, Regional Championships, Regional Relays, State Championships or State Relays is ONE (1) Point.
Participation at Other Centre Carnivals, LAQ Junior Carnival, LAQ Junior Pentathlon, LAQ Senior Carnival, LAQ Senior Pentathlon or similar have NO (0) Points.
Initial attempts at event - participation points only.
Where a genuine attempt has been made, the participation points will be awarded whether the athlete completes the event.
Equalling or Exceeding Season Best
At any carnival, ours, LAQ or other recognised by LAA is FIVE (5) Points
At school, QA etc carnival is NO (0) Points
These points are in addition to participation points.
Beating Other Best Performances or Records
There are no additional points for beating Meet Records, Regional, State, Australian, Oceania or World Records.
Display of Points
At the end of September, October, November, and December, points to date of each athlete will be displayed.
To create a 'Brownlow Medal' type interest points will not be displayed between Christmas and Trophy Day.
The Rules for Points Trophies Document outlines our full policy - see below.
Participation
Every event at a Mt Tarampa Friday Afternoon (or other day) Participation is ONE (1) Point.
Every event at Laidley Challenge, Ipswich Twilight, Regional Championships, Regional Relays, State Championships or State Relays is ONE (1) Point.
Participation at Other Centre Carnivals, LAQ Junior Carnival, LAQ Junior Pentathlon, LAQ Senior Carnival, LAQ Senior Pentathlon or similar have NO (0) Points.
Initial attempts at event - participation points only.
Where a genuine attempt has been made, the participation points will be awarded whether the athlete completes the event.
Equalling or Exceeding Season Best
At any carnival, ours, LAQ or other recognised by LAA is FIVE (5) Points
At school, QA etc carnival is NO (0) Points
These points are in addition to participation points.
Beating Other Best Performances or Records
There are no additional points for beating Meet Records, Regional, State, Australian, Oceania or World Records.
Display of Points
At the end of September, October, November, and December, points to date of each athlete will be displayed.
To create a 'Brownlow Medal' type interest points will not be displayed between Christmas and Trophy Day.
Of The Year Awards
Little Athletics Covers six discipline areas: Jumps, Throws, Walks, Hurdles, Sprints (70, 100, 200) and Distance (400, 800, 1500m) events. Each year, we give a trophy to the athlete who achieves the best in the discipline areas when compared to the McDonalds Blue Level.
McDonald's Achievement Levels
The McDonald'a Achievement Levels are an award system to help encourage Little Athletes to perform to their personal bests. There are three levels: Green, Red and Blue, which represent increasing performance levels. The levels are based on average performances and are reviewed by Little Athletics Queensland at least once every three years.
Green Level
A Green Level performance is achievable by 100% of Little Athletes if they put in a little application, and represents a good performance in an event.
Red Level
A Red Level performance represents a very good performance, and is still achievable by 65% of Little Athletes.
Blue Level
A Blue Level performance represents a excellent performance, and is achievable by 20% of Little Athletes.
Because Little Athletics covers a wide variety of events, many Little Athletes will be able to score highly in one area (Throws for example) but may not be able to achieve the same level in another (such as Jumps). It is important to remember that every athlete has different strengths, and that as long as everyone is having fun and being their best, then everyone is a winner.
We award the McDonald's Achievement Level certificates Twice a Year - at the Christmas Break Up and the End of Season Break Up. Athletes can achieve a maximum of three certificates per year (one Green, one Red and one Blue). Athletes who don't receive a Level Certificate receive a McDonald's Encouragement Award.
To receive a Level Certificate, an athlete needs to record Level performances in all events within three event groups (Sprints, Distance, Walks, Hurdles, Jumps, Throws).
For more information, including the Level Tables (indicating the performances needed to achieve levels), visit the LAQ website.
Green Level
A Green Level performance is achievable by 100% of Little Athletes if they put in a little application, and represents a good performance in an event.
Red Level
A Red Level performance represents a very good performance, and is still achievable by 65% of Little Athletes.
Blue Level
A Blue Level performance represents a excellent performance, and is achievable by 20% of Little Athletes.
Because Little Athletics covers a wide variety of events, many Little Athletes will be able to score highly in one area (Throws for example) but may not be able to achieve the same level in another (such as Jumps). It is important to remember that every athlete has different strengths, and that as long as everyone is having fun and being their best, then everyone is a winner.
We award the McDonald's Achievement Level certificates Twice a Year - at the Christmas Break Up and the End of Season Break Up. Athletes can achieve a maximum of three certificates per year (one Green, one Red and one Blue). Athletes who don't receive a Level Certificate receive a McDonald's Encouragement Award.
To receive a Level Certificate, an athlete needs to record Level performances in all events within three event groups (Sprints, Distance, Walks, Hurdles, Jumps, Throws).
For more information, including the Level Tables (indicating the performances needed to achieve levels), visit the LAQ website.