Which events can Under 9 to Under 15 athletes compete in?
Rule- Australia
- Little Athletics
- Standard Rules for Competition
- Under 6-Under 17
- 2026/27
- Parents
Table 1 of the 2026-2027 standard rules lists the standard events. Those marked "must offer" have to be offered by every association at its association championships. Highlights:
- Sprints and middle distance: 100m, 200m, 400m and 800m for every age group from Under 9. The 70m is for Under 9 and Under 10. The 1500m starts at Under 11.
- Hurdles: 60m (45cm) for Under 9; 60m (60cm) for Under 10; 80m (60cm) for Under 11; 80m (68cm) for Under 12. Older age groups have 80m, 90m, 100m, 200m and 300m hurdles events at heights of 68cm or 76cm. Hurdles must be the collapsible type.
- Race walk: 700m for Under 9; 1100m for Under 10 and Under 11; 1500m for Under 12 to Under 15.
- Relays: 4 x 100m for every age group. 4 x 200m and medley (Swedish) relays are available as optional events.
- Jumps: long jump (mat for Under 9 and Under 10, board for Under 11 and above); triple jump (Under 11 and above); high jump (scissors only for Under 9 and Under 10, full high jump from Under 11).
- Throws: shot put and discus from Under 9; javelin from Under 11.
Associations may add other events as long as they do not contradict the standard events tables.
Updated 24 Oct 2026