YSS Sports Days (Athletics) Early Preparation
Yeronga State School -Sports Days (Athletics) Early Preparation information 2023
(please note these dates and times may change if wet weather occurs).
- Senior School Sports Day Tuesday 13th June (Year 4, 5 and 6 students)
- Junior School Sports Day Tuesday 20th June (Prep, Year 1, 2 and 3)
- Students born in 2013, 2012 and 2011 can qualify to compete at the District trials. These qualifications are based on District standards been met and a maximum of 2 qualifiers per event.
- Trials for Field events and sprints will be held during Health and Physical Education lessons.
- Discus and High Jump events will be held before the day (dates to be advised).
- Friday 2nd June (1:40pm) will be the 1500m events for Years 4,5 and 6. Runners that finished in the top 10 of the cross country will be encouraged to participate.
- Friday 9th June(1:40pm) will be the 800m events for Years 4,5 and 6. Runners that finished in the top 10 of the cross country will be encouraged to participate.
- Students that finish in the top 6 of the sprint race or first or second in the 800m will qualify for the 200m race.
- On Senior Sports day both competitive and non-competitive races and events will be offered to the students.
- District Athletics is scheduled for 17 and 18 July at QSAC – Students will need to organise private transport to this event. Please note State Cross Country is also on 17 July.
- Parents helpers are welcome at the school carnivals. Please contact Mr Curness hcurn1@eq.edu.au if you would like to assist.