Waverley Little Athletics Centre Inc.
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Victoria's Premier Grass Track
Summer Season 2026/27 Relay Competitions
News - 2026/2027
Hi Waverley Families,
Relay season is almost here, and we’re excited to give our athletes another opportunity to represent Waverley, compete with their friends and experience the fun of team athletics!
Relays are always a highlight of the season. They bring a different dimension to athletics, where teamwork, encouragement and getting those baton changes right are just as important as speed. Whether your child is a seasoned competitor or trying relays for the first time, it’s a fantastic way to build confidence, make friendships and be part of a team.
WHAT ARE RELAYS?
In a relay, athletes work together as a team, with each runner completing a section of the race and passing a baton to the next runner. Each team member plays an important role, and success comes from supporting one another, practising together and working as a team.
Relays are great for developing sprinting skills, baton-change technique, confidence, sportsmanship and team spirit. Most importantly, they’re a lot of fun!
WHAT EVENTS ARE AVAILABLE?
Waverley participates in three relay competitions during the summer season:
1. Mentone Relay Day – Sunday 15 November 2026
Venue: Dolamore Reserve, Parkdale.
Mentone Relay Day is a fun, welcoming introduction to competitive relays and a great opportunity for athletes to experience racing as part of a team.
Available events include:
- U6-U7: Shuttle relay.
- U8: 4 × 100m relay.
- U9-U17: 4 × 100m, 4 × 200m and Swedish Medley (100m, 300m, 200m and 400m).
- Parents: Shuttle Relay
Depending on the event, teams can be girls, boys or mixed. This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the excitement of relays in a supportive environment.
2. Southern Metro Region Relay Carnival – Saturday 21 November 2026
The Region Relay Carnival is for U9–U17 athletes and brings together athletes from centres across the Southern Metro Region (SMR).
Available events include:
- 4 × 100m relays (boys, girls and mixed)
- 4 × 200m relays (boys, girls and mixed)
- Swedish Medley (100m, 300m, 200m and 400m) (same sex only)
This carnival is an exciting opportunity to compete against other centres, represent Waverley and work towards qualifying for the State Relay Championships.
There are also Multi-Class relay events for eligible athletes.
3. State Relay Championships – Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 December 2026
The State Relay Championships are the next step for successful teams.
How does qualification work?
- Athletes compete at the SMR Carnival first.
- Relay teams must qualify through the Region Carnival to progress to State.
- Athletes in successful qualifying teams then have the opportunity to compete against the best relay teams from across Victoria.
The State Championships are split across the weekend, with U9–U12 and Multi-Class events on Saturday 12 December, and U13–U17 events on Sunday 13 December.
REGISTERING YOUR INTEREST AND COMMITMENT
If your child would like to be part of relay season, please complete the Relay Registration Form using the link below. This will help us plan teams, coordinate athletes and manage registrations.
Before applying, please check the dates above and ensure your child is available for the events they wish to participate in. Athletes selected for teams are expected to commit to the relevant competition dates, as having all team members available is essential for successful team preparation and participation.
Click here to Register for Relays
Team selection will consider a combination of factors, including athletic performance, relay technique, training participation, commitment and teamwork. Being a great relay team member is about more than just running fast!
We’ll share further information about Waverley team selections and training sessions as these are confirmed.
We encourage all eligible athletes to get involved, give relays a go and enjoy being part of a Waverley team. Let’s make this a fantastic relay season!
Go Waverley!
Waverley Little Athletics
Added: 18/10/2026 20:31:00
Last Updated: 18/10/2026 20:35:08
