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Browns Plains Centre is in the South East Region and participates in the Regional Relays and Regional Intercentre Games against the following Centres in our Region: Algester, Beenleigh, Jimboomba, Springwood, Sunnybank, Mt Gravatt, Wymmum Manly, Redlands and Balmoral. Eligibility for nominations to Regional Championships (and State Championships) includes a requirement of prior participation in not less than four (4) Centre level meetings, unless the Committee of Management of the nominating Centre considers that extenuating circumstances exist.
REGIONAL RELAYS
After nominations have closed, ALL athletes are organised into teams to compete in events from: 4 x 70m, 4 x 100m, 4 x 200m, 4 x medley (depending on age group). Long jump, High jump, Shot put and Discus (depending on age group)are entered individually and the 2 best performances (from Browns Plains) are then paired up for the final result. We encourage all athletes irrespective of ability to nominate for our only teams competition of the year in the U/7 to U/17 age groups.
STATE RELAYS
Teams that come 1st. 2nd. and 3rd. in the Regional Relays compete in the State Relays against teams from other Regions throughout Queensland, ( U/7’s and U/8 do not progress to the State Relays). The Centre gaining the most points wins the State shield.
REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Athletes in ALL age groups, U/7 to U/17, may nominate in up to and including 5 events. The first THREE placegetters in finals in age groups- U/9 to U/15- will proceed on to the State Championships. This is a 2 day competition on a weekend in February. U/7,U/8, are eligible to compete but DO NOT progress to the State Titles. Participation medals will be given to all competing U/7- U/8 athletes. Competitors in the U/9 to U/17 age groups who place 1st, 2nd. And 3rd. in finals will be awarded medals for that event.
STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Qualifiers from each Region compete against each other, many coming from all parts of Queensland. Medals are awarded to placegetters in the finals events.
Junior Carnival (for U7-U10's)
The Junior Carnival is incorporated into the Calendar of Events to give all registered athletes in these age groups the opportunity to take part in a large scale competition, without any of the pressures associated with a Championship. Athletes may nominate in a maximum number of five events.
Senior Carnival (for U11-U17's)
The Senior Carnival serves a variety of purposes. As with the Junior Carnival, it is an opportunity for all registered athletes of these age groups to compete in a large-scale competition without the pressure of championship conditions. Additionally it allows the athletes of the U13's age group to register performances to which the State Team Selectors may need to refer to later in the season when selecting the State Team. Similarly, any U15 Multi Event State Team aspirants can gain additional valuable competition. It should be noted however, that the main purpose of the day is for athletes of all abilities to have an enjoyable days competition and foster new friendships.
Pentathlon (for U9 - U17's)
This event is held in conjunction with the Age Day Carnivals, that is the U11 – U15's Pentathlon is contested on the same competition day and venue as the Junior (U7's - U10's) Carnival and the U9 – U10's Pentathlon is contested on the same competition day and venues at the Senior (U11's - U17's) Carnival. The pentathlon is oriented as a Championship Event to place a stronger emphasis on the participation of children in a wider range of events rather than the early specialisation in one or two specific events.