Capital Athletics
In addition to our regular Saturday morning program, Ginninderra Athletics members aged 11 and up can take part in regular Capital Athletics Meets — official competitions held at ACT’s all-weather tracks throughout the season. These meets offer a fantastic opportunity to experience higher-level competition, set personal bests, and challenge yourself alongside athletes from other clubs across Canberra. With events running during both the summer and winter seasons, including track meets, cross country, and road events, there’s something for every athlete looking to take the next step in their athletics journey.
Regular Capital Athletics Events
Summer Series & Winter Series
Capital Athletics host regular competitive meets called Summer Series or Winter Series (previously known as High Noon).
These meets host similar athletics events as Little Athletics weekly meets but on a competitive stage, generally at a synthetic track. Athletes registered as Dual Athlete, Open Athlete and Masters Dual athletes are able to participate at these events.
The difference with these events, is that they run to a program timetable and athletes are required to manage their time and events. Athletes are also required to check-in for all of their events upon arrival at the venue. Check-in can close from 30-60 minutes before an event commences. This allows for any changes to events such as race heat seedings to be made in time for athletes and officials to be notified.
Relay Carnival
The Little Athletics Relay Carnival is the first Association event of the season. This takes place in December and currently runs three (3) track events per age cohort in three session times.
ACT Championships Events
State Championship events are held in age categories.
– Underage Championships U9 to U18s
– Open and U20s
– Masters
Athletes have an opportunity to participate at the Territory’s highest level if they wish. Medals are awarded for 1st,2nd and 3rd placings for each event and State Titles are also up for grabs.
ACT Combined Events Championships
The Combined Events Championship is for athletes who are multi-disciplined. Events include Heptathlon (7 disciplines) for Women and Decathlon (10 disciplines) for Men. There are also Tetrathlon (3 disciplines), Pentathlon (5 disciplines) and Heptathlon (7 disciplines) events for some junior age-groups.
U6-U8 Teams Challenge
The U6 to U8 Teams Challenge is a new event targeted at our youngest age cohorts.
Participants are placed into teams of 5 of boys and girls and participate in seven (7) events which incorporate the fundamentals movements of athletics in running, jumping and throwing. Events include Standing Long Jump, Throw for Target and Slalom relays.
The teams accumulate points together and ribbons are awarded for first, second and third in each age group.
Photo Gallery
Check out some of the action from Capital Athletics Meets
