Centre Championships
Centre champs is a chance for athletes to compete in their favourite events. It is also the last competition day for the FLAC season, which is followed by presentations and breakup at approximately 5pm.
Athletes choose which events they want to compete in (maximum of 5 events per athlete) and medals are awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each final. Ribbons will be awarded to 4th to 8th place.
It's a fun-filled, action-packed day that's not to be missed!
Centre Champs
2025
Frankston Little Athletics' Centre Championship Day will be held on Saturday 29th March 2025.It runs a bit differently to a normal program, so please refer to the information below for answers to many Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS CENTRE CHAMPIONSHIPS?
Centre Championships is our last competition day for the season, and is a chance for athletes to compete in their favourite events. Athletes choose which events they want to compete in and medals are awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each final. Ribbons will be awarded to 4th to 8th place.
WHEN IS IT ON?
Saturday, 29th March 2025.
First event starts at 8:30am, and will conclude at approximately 1:30pm – this will depend on which events you pick, but it’s a longer day than normal.
WHO CAN COMPETE?
All U6 to U17 FLAC registered athletes.
DO I NEED TO REGISTER BEFOREHAND?
Yes – you cannot enter on the day, and no late entries will be accepted.
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Entries close at 11:59pm on Saturday, 22nd March 2025.
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The cost is $3 per event or 5 events for $12 per athlete (plus a processing fee charged by ResultsHQ).
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You pick the events you want to do – Maximum of 5 events per athlete.
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Register via ResultsHQ Family Portal, or click the button below.
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Please disregard any 'clash' notifications you may receive whilst registering - rest assured you can still enter those events.
WHICH EVENTS CAN I DO?
CLICK HERE to view the DRAFT timetable with a list of events offered for each age group.
Important: The event times and flag locations listed in the registration/nomination portal are based on last season’s timetable and are to be used as a guide only. They are subject to change once entries close and numbers are finalised.
A final timetable will be published and emailed on Monday, 24th March 2025.
HOW DOES THE DAY RUN?
Age Group Managers will NOT be taking the age group around all together – as everyone will have chosen different events. Parents and athletes will need to keep an eye on the time and get themselves to and from events.
ARGH! SOME OF THE EVENTS I WANT TO DO CLASH WITH ONE ANOTHER ON THE TIMETABLE... WHAT DO I DO?
You can still enter and compete in those events! There will inevitably be clashes between some track and field events – ignore the error in ResultsHQ and read on…
If you are competing in a Track Event that is on at the same time as a Field Event you are also competing in, this is what you need to do:
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While you’re at your field event, tell your Age Group Manager that you’ve got a track event coming up that you want to compete in
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Leave your Field Event 2-5 minutes before your Track Event is scheduled to start
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Return straight to your Field Event for your remaining throws/jumps.
MEDAL/RIBBON PRESENTATIONS- HOW DO THEY WORK?
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1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will be sent to the Medal Presentation Podium straight after their event has concluded.
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Ribbons will be awarded by Age Group Managers at the event.
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Winners of each Age Group/gender will be recognised separately, even if their events are combined.
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Heats in any Track Events will have a separate Final run later – this will be communicated over the PA.
WHAT ARE UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS?
Full and correct FLAC Centre Uniform (including Coles and Commonwealth Bank patches) must be worn, or athletes may be disqualified/ineligible for medals or ribbons and centre records (if applicable) will not be recognised.
Replacement patches or uniform items can be purchased from the pavilion.
AS A PARENT, WHAT DUTIES DO I NEED TO DO ON THE DAY?
Parents need to select and perform a duty when entering your athletes into their events as a condition of entry – this is in addition to any duties you may have done throughout the season already – this is a condition of entry, and there are no exceptions to this.
However, it is completely fine for you to arrange for someone else to perform the duty on your behalf if you cannot personally complete it.
One duty per family; duty slots are 1-1.5 hours in length – including breaks! It is a ‘first in, best dressed’ system – so get in early to secure the slot you would like. You can also log back in and select a different duty slot (if available) up until the close of entries if you wish.
**Athletes whose parents who refuse to do duty or do not actually complete it and sign off on the day will be disqualified from their events, and ineligible to receive medals and/or ribbons – it’s unfortunate that we have to take this ‘hard line’ approach, but unfortunately there are no alternatives as there are a few who think they’re an exception and can’t fathom contributing in a small way to their child’s sport. We trust that this isn’t a problem for you though!
Remember that Little Athletics is entirely volunteer run, including committee and regular volunteers, and relies on your support as parents contributing to your child’s sport.
I'M AN AGE GROUP MANAGER OR STARTER/TIMER - WHAT DO I DO?
Age Group Managers will be running and judging the field events for all Age Groups, not just your own – Malcom will email you.
THIS ALL SOUNDS GREAT! WHAT IF I HAVE ANY MORE QUESTIONS?
Re-read these FAQs at least twice!
Otherwise, click here for detailed event information about duties, medals, marshalling, timetabling etc.
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If you are having troubles registering in Results HQ, check this support section.​
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More information about Centre Champs Day and the Presentation Night will be emailed to registered members in the lead up to the date.
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More Questions?
If you still require more assistance, please send us an email and we will get back to you as soon as possible.