Northern Districts

Championships

NDLAC CHAMPIONSHIPS PROGRAM 2025/26
FOR ALL NDLAC ATHLETES – GET READY TO SHINE!

Events Calendar – Athletics NSW (nswathletics.org.au)

Our Champs Program is for athletes who want to challenge themselves in competitive Little
Athletics! This includes individual and team events across Zone, Regional, and State
competitions, and also provides additional opportunities to compete outside regular club
meets. Unlike school carnivals, athletes can self-nominate for the following events across the
season. These are all-athlete events, meaning every NDLAC member in the relevant age
group is welcome to compete, regardless of prior selection or experience.

NSW State Relay Championships (Blacktown Sports Park – 8-12s: 8-9 November; 13-17s: 14-16
November 2025): Two weekends of exciting team relay action, where athletes team up with
clubmates in age-group relays, both track and field. Opportunities to compete in runs, jumps, or
throws.

North East Met Zone Championships (Blacktown Sports Park – 21-23 November 2025): More details below.

NSW State Combined Carnival (Maitland – 28 February-1 March 2026): Open to all athletes, this is
an opportunity to compete in a two-day multi-event competition in track and field. These carnivals
bring together competitors from across the state for a full weekend of high-level competition,
personal achievement, and lots of fun!

We encourage you to come and chat with us about these events—we’re happy to answer
questions and provide information. Keep an eye on your email for further updates and
details about upcoming Champs events.Let’s make 2025/26 our biggest year at NDLAC

North East Met Zone Championships

Calling all 7–20 NDLAC athletes!
It’s time to show off your skills,have fun,and be part of an exciting team atmosphere at the North East Metropolitan Zone Carnival at Blacktown International Sports Park.

Zone is a fantastic opportunity for athletes of all experience levels to shine. There’s no qualifying criteria,so whether it’s your first carnival or you’re a seasoned competitor,you can join in on the action! Compete in one event,one day,or all weekend—it’s up to you!

Event Details

• Friday 21 November 2025 – 3000m track events only at Pennant Hills Track (13s+) There will also be a 3000m Community race for parents and non-members who would like to enjoy the fun (minimum age 12)- More details to follow.
• Saturday 22 – Sunday 23 November 2025 – All other events at Blacktown International Sports Park
• Cost: Free! All athlete registration fees are covered by NDLAC.

A draft Event Program is attached for reference. Final times will be confirmed once athlete numbers are finalised.

Who Can Enter:

• Zone is open to all registered athletes (7s to 20s) with a full membership
• Zone does not have any entry standards or qualifying times,height or distances

7s–11s

• Can enter up to 4 events
• Each of these age groups is limited to 6 athletes per event from each club. While we rarely reach this limit,we’ll work with anyone affected to ensure all athletes have the opportunity to compete in as many events as possible.

12s–20s

• Can enter up to 6 events
• 16s,17s and Under 20 can compete for competition experience and participation. Athletes in these age groups do not progress through the competition pathway and will have to enter Region and/or State directly if they wish to compete at these competitions.

Relay teams will be selected by our committee based on club performances so far & you will be invited by 5th November. This relay event is additional to the 4 or 6 individual events selected.

ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN! Signup is different this year and ALL athletes are required to enrol themselves in RevSport. https://www.nswathletics.org.au/events/register/310240

Click “how to guide” here if you are having difficulty enrolling.

Entry Deadlines- ALL entries must be submitted by 11:59pm,Saturday 8th November 2025

Parent/ Family Assistance

Family support is vital to making Zone Championships a success! Every family will be required to assist with an event for a 2 hour block over the weekend. Please remember no one is exempt and while you are helping run an event for kids you don’t know,there are other parents helping yours to compete.

• No experience needed; duties are simple (similar to at Club) and guidance from key officials will be provided on the day.
• Key officials are also required and these duties count as family assistance block- please see Cheryl or Champs team if you are keen to officiate!
• If families do not sign up to a duty themselves,they will be allocated a duty. Please note that athlete entries will not be verified until family duty sign-up completed.
• Assistance duty sign up link: https://signup.com/go/wQkhrGN

Your help ensures a smooth and fun carnival for all athletes!

Questions?
Email championships@ndlac.org.au or chat with Nicole or Louis at upcoming Saturday meets at the red Coles tent.

Come join the fun,compete,and make amazing memories! Let’s go NDLAC!

2025 NEMZ Program (draft)

State Combined Event (28 February-1 March 2026)

Local NDLAC Event specifications