Dates: Saturday 5 and Sunday 7 February 2027 Venue: Sydney Academy of Sports and Recreation (Narrabeen Athletics Track) Gates open: 7:00 am both days Start times: First marshalling is at 7:40 am, and events begin at 8:00 am. Parking: Free parking is available around the academy. Please don't park directly outside the track entrance, as this area is reserved for officials.
Uniform and Footwear
Uniform rules are strictly enforced, and no exceptions will be made at marshalling.
Uniform: Athletes must wear the full, approved club uniform, with the McDonald's registration number and Age/Coles patch firmly attached to the front of the top.
Footwear: Appropriate footwear is compulsory for all events. Football boots and cleats are not allowed.
Spikes:
Under 8s to 10s: No spikes.
Under 11s and 12s: Spikes are allowed in jumps, javelin, and track events run entirely in lanes.
Under 13s and over: Spikes are allowed in all track events (except walks), long jump, triple jump, high jump, and javelin.
Spike restrictions: Spikes must be conical and no longer than 7 mm for track or 9 mm for jumps and throws. Needle or pin spikes are not permitted.
Marshalling and Competition
Arrival: Athletes should arrive at least 60 minutes before their listed "Not Before" time.
Process: Listen for event calls and report to the correct marshalling area (track or field) on your own. Parents are not allowed in these areas.
Clashes: If two events are on at the same time, a Clash Manager will escort the athlete between them. Parents must not take children out of an event themselves, as this can lead to disqualification.
Warm-ups: There is no designated warm-up track. Athletes can warm up on the grass outside the track perimeter fence.
Spectator Information
Parent duties: All centres have been allocated helper duties. Helpers must first see the Team Manager to collect a required lanyard before entering the competition area, and must wear closed-toe shoes.
Shade: Private shade tents are not allowed. The club will have a designated tent area as shown on the venue map.
Food: A BBQ and canteen will be operating on site, and Coles will provide free bananas for athletes.
Weather: The carnival will go ahead in all weather unless conditions become extreme, such as storms or flooding.
Progression to State
Under 8s: Do not progress beyond Region level.
Under 9s to 15s: The first two placegetters in each final automatically qualify for the State Championships.
Under 16s to 20s: There is no automatic progression. These athletes must enter the State Championships directly.