RLAC Special Events
Enquires or Questions: championships@ridgewoodlac.org
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Ridgewood LAC hold a variety of special events over the course of the season.
Check out the list below to see how it affects the weekly competition. All athletes will be given the opportunity to participate in these events unless otherwise stated. Athletics West also conduct State Events in addition to Ridgewood Events. For more information about Athletics West Events click HERE |
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Past Events
2021 RLAC Opening Day
Date: 9th October 2021
The 2021/22 Season is here!
Join us for our first competition of the season and start earning those Personal Bests (PB's). A selection of guests will be invited to attend to the opening of the new Little Athletics season and speak a word of encouragement, motivation and to thank our winter coaches and athletes who have represented Ridgewood throughout the winter at local and national competitions. There will be a march of athletes in their respective clubs prior to the speeches.
Athletes are to be at the oval at 7.30 am to ensure a timely start of the day.
NOTE: Our State Relay selection process will commence from the opening day onwards
(See RLAC State Relay policy for complete details).
Join us for our first competition of the season and start earning those Personal Bests (PB's). A selection of guests will be invited to attend to the opening of the new Little Athletics season and speak a word of encouragement, motivation and to thank our winter coaches and athletes who have represented Ridgewood throughout the winter at local and national competitions. There will be a march of athletes in their respective clubs prior to the speeches.
Athletes are to be at the oval at 7.30 am to ensure a timely start of the day.
NOTE: Our State Relay selection process will commence from the opening day onwards
(See RLAC State Relay policy for complete details).
Perth Children's Hospital All Age Relay 2021
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Date: 23rd November 2021
This special event includes a Club Vs. Club Grand Relay with participation for a Gold Coin Donation. All money raised is donated to the Perth Children's Hospital Foundation. Donations can be made at the Canteen and throughout the season. |
Centre PB Days (Perpetual Trophy)
Date: 13th November & 20th November 2021
Program 1 and Program 2 will be used for these PB Event Days. Clubs compete for the Centre’s PB Day trophy.
Program 1 and Program 2 will be used for these PB Event Days. Clubs compete for the Centre’s PB Day trophy.
McGrath Foundation Pinkletics
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Date: 20th November 2021
This day all athletes can dress up in PINK to raise money for breast cancer with the McGrath Foundation. Ridgewood LAC would like to see all athletes participate. We encourage all clubs to add to this cause by holding their own fundraising activity on the day itself. We would like to see any may athletes, coaches and parents their brightest, prettiest, funniest pink costumes. Please note that rego numbers and age tags must still be worn for this event. |
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2021 Smith-Bossert Challenge
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Date: 27th November 2021
Times: First Marshall at 8.45am First event will commence at 9am Finish time will be ~ 2.30pm Ridgewood LAC Vs Joondalup LAC It's one of the biggest rivalries in the Northern Suburbs 2021 Venue - WA Athletics Stadium, Floreat ALL athletes are encouraged to come and compete against our closest neighbours to assist us retain the shield for another season. With all athletes participating in a variety of events including sprints, middle distance, throws and Long Jump its bound to be a great day for the whole family! |
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Please remember to wear age tags and registration numbers. Athletes are encouraged to wear Ridgewood Uniform but this is not compulsory, club uniform will be acceptable.
Parents may be required to fulfil a roster as per the allocated roster to clubs.
The day will commence with trial races for our track relay teams who will be competing at the State Track & Field Relay Championship on Saturday 11th December (4x100m Teams Only).
It is compulsory for the athletes selected in the State Relay Track Teams to participate in the trial relay race.
Parents may be required to fulfil a roster as per the allocated roster to clubs.
The day will commence with trial races for our track relay teams who will be competing at the State Track & Field Relay Championship on Saturday 11th December (4x100m Teams Only).
It is compulsory for the athletes selected in the State Relay Track Teams to participate in the trial relay race.
Centre Multi Event Championships
Dates: 4th December 2021
The 2021/22 Centre Multi Championships will be held in December.
Athletes will compete in 4 or 5 events across the morning and earn points for their achievements. At the end of competition, points are calculated and the top 3 athletes for each age group/gender will be awarded medals.
Athletes must compete in all events offered for their age group/gender to be eligible for medals.
Clubs will also be competing for the Centre Multi Event Perpetual Shield.
The 2021/22 Centre Multi Championships will be held in December.
Athletes will compete in 4 or 5 events across the morning and earn points for their achievements. At the end of competition, points are calculated and the top 3 athletes for each age group/gender will be awarded medals.
Athletes must compete in all events offered for their age group/gender to be eligible for medals.
Clubs will also be competing for the Centre Multi Event Perpetual Shield.
Twilight Competition 1 & Christmas Party
Date: Friday 17th December 2021
1500m Events commence at 5pm, Main Comp from 5.30pm
The final competition for 2021 is our first Twilight Competition for the season. With special guests and plenty of action, this competition is sure to wrap up the first half of the season with a bang!
UPDATE: U11 and U12s will also contest the 100m as a catch up for one missed earlier in the season
1500m Events commence at 5pm, Main Comp from 5.30pm
The final competition for 2021 is our first Twilight Competition for the season. With special guests and plenty of action, this competition is sure to wrap up the first half of the season with a bang!
UPDATE: U11 and U12s will also contest the 100m as a catch up for one missed earlier in the season
MID-SEASON BREAK
Twilight Competition 2
Date: Friday 14th January 2022
800m Events commence from 5pm, Main Comp from 5.30pm
Competition resumes in January with a number of Twilight Competitions to take advantage of the cooler evenings.
U13-17 Athletes will also contest 100m as a replacement for a missed event earlier in the season.
Parent Participation: 800m
This event will also incorporate Alumni and Athletics West Invitational Events.
800m Events commence from 5pm, Main Comp from 5.30pm
Competition resumes in January with a number of Twilight Competitions to take advantage of the cooler evenings.
U13-17 Athletes will also contest 100m as a replacement for a missed event earlier in the season.
Parent Participation: 800m
This event will also incorporate Alumni and Athletics West Invitational Events.
* Non Standard Fun Event that will not count towards end of season points results
Twilight Competition 3
Date: Friday 21st January 2022
Walks Events commence at 5pm, Main Comp from 5.30pm
Under 10's will also contest High Jump Scissors due to cancellation at Twilight 2.
Parent Participation: Long Jump/Discus Relay
Twilight competitions continue throughout January with a special Bring A Friend Night.
Attendees are also encouraged to wear Australian colours for Australia Day.
Walks Events commence at 5pm, Main Comp from 5.30pm
Under 10's will also contest High Jump Scissors due to cancellation at Twilight 2.
Parent Participation: Long Jump/Discus Relay
Twilight competitions continue throughout January with a special Bring A Friend Night.
Attendees are also encouraged to wear Australian colours for Australia Day.
Twilight Competition - Fusion Cup 2022
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Date: 28th January 2022
Marshaling commences at 4.45pm Parent Participation: 60m Hurdles Fusion Cup is BACK for 2022. This Special Event is a Club/Team Based Competition where athletes compete for their club to earn points across a variety of events. With 3 Divisions, New Rules, Regulations and POWERPLAYS all to come this season, the 2022 Fusion Cup is going to be hottest contested competition of the season. New Events include a Distance Challenge for ALL ages groups, New Rules for Throws and Jumps Events, 4x100m Relay for ALL Divisions and an expanded Final Hunt Event! Can the Butler Boomers reign supreme and retain the cup for another year? Will the Quinns Rocks Sharks reclaim the cup or will Mindarie, Clarkson or Yanchep take the cup and make it three different champions across three different seasons? |
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U14 - U17 Nitro Challenge
THIS EVENT IS STILL TO BE CONFIRMED TO BE GOING AHEAD -
RETURN LATER IN THE SEASON FOR UPDATES
THIS EVENT IS STILL TO BE CONFIRMED TO BE GOING AHEAD -
RETURN LATER IN THE SEASON FOR UPDATES
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Date: EVENT TBC
Registration: Championship Officer The highly successful Senior Nitro Challenge will hopefully be back for 2022! Due to COVID-19 and unforeseen circumstances, this event is likely to not proceed in 2021/2022 Season. Athletes from across the North West Metro Region (Ridgewood, Joondalup, Hamersley and UWA) will converge on HBF Arena for the fourth Nitro Challenge. Fun events throughout the night with great entertainment and plenty of excitement. This is an event not to be missed. Athletes must compete in full Ridgewood Centre Uniform. Shoes are compulsory, spikes are permitted as per the Athletics West Little Athletics spike policy. Age tags and registration numbers are required. Parents who have athletes participating, may be required to fulfil a roster. |
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