Welcome to Region Relay Week!!
Firstly Thank you for signing up to represent Cranbourne at this weekends Relay Carnival. We cannot wait to see everyone out there coming together as a team. No matter what happens, we are proud of each and every athlete for getting out there and giving it a go!
Important Information
This weekend will be held at Casey Fields – Our Home Turf!
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE FINAL TIMETABLE
Athletes MUST arrive at least 40 minutes before their first event to check in – please allow a bit of time to arrive due to the roadworks in the area!
We will have Marquee’s set up for everyone to use as a home base – please bring your own deckchairs, picnic rugs, etc.. The marquees will be set up on the 200m bend!
Once athletes have checked in, they MUST be at the Cranbourne area 30 minutes before each event to be able to be taken to Marshalling by a team manager.
This weekend we are all one centre, one team, and one family! Everyone that goes out there in the Blue, Yellow, and White are all one team! We hope to see and hear lots of support for each other this weekend no matter the results.
Please note that ONLY those on duty and team managers may enter the area/track.
All Little Athletics events are non-smoking.
Dogs are not permitted at any Little Athletics Victoria event; Parents will be asked to leave if arriving with a dog/puppy.
Final Training
Please note our final training session will be THIS WEDNESDAY, Wednesday 15th November, from 5pm at Casey Fields!
Please note: Wednesday nights are the ONLY night we have access to the full track, so we would love to see as many athletes down there as possible. If you cannot attend please send a message to Lisa on the centre events phone – 0472 624 384
Parent Duties
When registering your athlete, you agreed to participate in Parent Duty. Every athlete’s family is expected to contribute by fulfilling a parent duty. Please ensure that the individual performing the duty is 18 years or older.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PARENT DUTY ROSTER
Please note: As we are hosting Relays, we do have canteen and bbq as well. Please remember that the Canteen and BBQ are a massive fundraiser for us and keep our fees down each and every year.
Whilst you are performing your duty you are not to be on your phone or taking photos etc. You also must not be cheering on athletes whilst on duty. Teams can/will be disqualified if this happens.
If you do not show up for your duty, your child will be scratched from all future events for the weekend. You will also put your spot in danger for all future Region/State events, future Cranbourne events, and Cranbourne season awards.
Relay Teams
If on a phone, please rotate to see full teams
Use the search box below
to find your child’s events
The section committee this season consisted of –
Adam Bocor (Head Coach)
Dean McCaughan (Vice President)
Lisa Black (Region and State Team Manager/Coach)
Jacob Damman (Assistant Region and State Team Manager/Coach)
Pieter Greyling (Coach)
Michelle Frenken (Coach)
Dave Kohl (Coach)
Teams were selected as per the selection guidelines.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW FULL RELAY SELECTION GUIDELINES
Uniform
Please ensure all athletes have the full Cranbourne uniform – if you do not have the full uniform your child will not be allowed to compete.
This includes
– Royal Blue Shorts with NO Pockets, No Patterns or Non-approved logos.
– Under Garments (leggings etc) must be either royal blue, beige, white or plain black, with NO logos or no Patterns (this includes such as a Nike Tick or 2xu leggins)
– Coles patch SEWN on, above the LAVic logo on the athlete’s shirt.
– 2023/24 Commonwealth Bank name patch.
Progression to Commonwealth Bank State Relays Championships
The Commonwealth Bank Region Relays Carnivals are the sole qualification method for teams wishing to compete at the Commonwealth Bank State Relays Championships. No direct entries are accepted for the State Relays Championships.
For all events in each of the U9 to U17 age groups, the winning team at each Regional Carnival will qualify for the State Championships with the remaining available places allocated to the next fastest teams regardless of Region.
The number of teams qualifying for each event will be as follows
• 4 x 100m (U9-U15) – 7 Region Winners + next 17 fastest teams (24 in total)
• 4 x 100m (U16-U17) – 7 Region Winners + next 9 fastest teams (16 in total)
• 4 x 200m (U9-U17) – 7 Region Winners + next 9 fastest teams (16 in total)
• Swedish Medley (U9-U17) – 7 Region Winners + next 9 fastest teams (16 in total)
For Multi-Class Relays, the fastest 16 converted times (using Baseline Tables) for each Age Group Type (U9-U10, U11-U12 & U13-U17) in each event (MT 4 x 100m and MT 4 x 200m) will qualify for the State Championships.
All events at both the Region and State Relays are Timed Finals/finals only and seeding at State Championships is based on performance at Region Relays Carnivals.
Please note: there will be no costs to progress through to state relays – there will be a LAVIC state relay shirt you are able to purchase before the event.
Presentations
There will be medals handed out to the top three teams in each event.
Please remember that when there are 2 or more timed finals it is the top three times from BOTH finals combined – not the top 3 from each timed final.
The presentations will take place in the high jump area – see the map below
Parents and Young Athletes Relay
On the day, through the lunch break, there will be a chance for a parent’s relay and a toddlers/young athlete relay, please take notice on the day for further information.
A great chance for parents and siblings to get out for a run!
Addition Information
If anyone needs any additional information please contact Lisa Black (State Team Manager) on the centre events phone – 0472 624 384
Good luck to everyone competing and do your best
GO CRANBOURNE!!!
At the moment we are in our winter cross-country season. This see’s athletes running off the track through parks, puddles and up hills.
The main Track and Field season runs from October – March.
We compete on a Saturday morning with optional training one-two days a week.
If you are interested in cross-country let us know and we can share more details.
Or if the track and field season is more what you are after, you can sign up below and we can send you more information when we get closer to October.
