Athletics

General Overview

Athletics is the heart of track and field competition, where speed, strength, and skill come together. From sprints and long-distance races to high jumps and throws, it’s a sport that caters to every ability. Whether you love running, jumping, or throwing, athletics builds fitness, resilience, and teamwork.

Athletics is a foundation sport within the Andrews Cup, forming one of the three core events that all member schools participate in. Open to students in Years 2 to 6, it provides opportunities in sprinting, distance running, relays, long jump, high jump, and shot put. The event fosters physical fitness, school spirit, and participation.

Athletics is also a great introduction to sport, helping students develop coordination, resilience, and a sense of personal best. Students compete in age groups, and training often includes a combination of fitness, technique, and teamwork.

Date

Thursday 20th August 2026

Wet Weather Date

Thursday 27th August 2026

Venue

QSAC Main Stadium

Kessels Road, Nathan

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Age Groups

Years 2 to 6

Event information

ELIGIBILITY

Each school shall be represented by one entry in any one event.

In individual events, where divisions occur, the school must rank its competitors in descending order.

Ranking of relay teams, where divisions occur, must be done on the same principle.

Where divisions occur in an event, a competitor shall not be permitted to enter more than one division.

Ages shall be:

  • 12 years & over
  • 11 years
  • 10 years
  • 9 years
  • 8 years & under

A competitor may compete only in her own age group, with the exception for relay events where a competitor may compete up an age group if that age group is short of competitors.

If relay teams are short of competitors, a competitor from a lower division or age group can compete again to allow a team to be entered. EG: ‘C’ Division competitor into a ‘B’ or ‘A’ Division event. A competitor may compete in an unlimited number of events in their age group. A competitor must not compete down a division, however. EG: ‘A’ Division then into a ‘B’ or ‘C’ Division event.

A competitor may compete in an unlimited number of events in their age group

SPECTATORS

All spectators are required to adhere to QGPIS Andrews Cup Policies and Procedures.  Please refer to the Policies on this site for more information.

Photography

Please follow our Photography statement in regards to permissible photography. An official Andrews Cup Association photographer will be permitted access to the competition floor at any time and will wear an orange bib for identification purposes.

Pets

Pets are not permitted at Andrews Cup events. Thank you for your support with this.

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