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Festival of Athletics

Published Mon 27 May 2024

Festival of Athletics will be held at Townsville Sporting Precint on June 14th - 16th. 

 

Friday 14th June:

Starting at 5pm take on the team challenge. In teams consisting of four people Run, Jump, and Throw in these four awesome events….

1.      The 80m Sprint; Race against all ages for fun and glory!

2.      The Shot Put Challenge; Show off your strength and aim with medicine balls.

3.      The Long Jump Relay; Team up with another group for a thrilling jumping contest.

4.      The Run and Shoot Fun; Sprint, shoot, and pass the baton in this fast-paced relay.

No Sport Experience is needed – Grab your friends and family and have some fun!

 

The option is also there to compete in relays! Compete in one of the four relays events on offer

1.      4 x 100m mixed teams event; consisting of 2 males and 2 females (we will also accept teams with 1 male and 3 females)

2.      Swedish Relay; featuring legs of 100m, 200m, 300m, 400m

3.      80m Shuttle Relay; Open to various age groups including under 8, under 12, under 16 and open

4.      Long jump relay; Teams of 4 jumpers with each participant making one jump, with combined distances determining the winners

 

Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th June:

Join in on the traditional athletics events over Saturday 15th June and Sunday 16th June. Athletics for all is on shoe, with anyone of an ability and age welcomed to be part of the action. There is a selection of running jumping and throwing events for all. Nominations are now open for the 2024 Festival of Athletics. This event is open to all regardless of if you are a club member or not.

 

For more information or to register for any of the events see the link below…

https://festivalofathletics.com.au/ 

 

 

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