NSWCIS Primary Athletics Championships

Championship Entry

Carnival Entry and Exit will be through the Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre General Entry only. This is located at the Southern end of the venue.

Please follow directions of security and staff.

Gates Open:  7:00am

Trial Time

Track Access: from 7:15am

Clear the Track: 7:40am

Championships: 8:00am – 2:00pm

NB: Warm-up Arena is not open for this event. Athletes are advised to warm up on the forecourt areas (implements are not to be thrown).  

Venue Map/Assigned Seating

Please ensure you are seated in the area designated to your Association only. View the Championship Venue Map HERE (also see ‘Resources’ below).

Trial Format

Inter Association Championship

All ages are as at 31 December in the Year of Competition. A competitor whose significant birthday occurs during the current year is eligible for that age event only. No competitor shall enter both junior and senior events, nor in two age events, including relays.

The following events will be contested for both Boys and Girls:

TRACK (Open Class):

(a) 1500m

• • Junior (8-10 years), 11 years, Senior (12-13 years).

(b) 800m

• • Junior (8-10 years), 11 years, Senior (12-13 years).

(c) 200m

• • Junior (8-10 years), 11 years, Senior (12-13 years)

(d) 100m

• • 8 years, 9 years, 10 years, 11 years, 12 years, 13 years.

(e) 4 x 100m Relay

• • Junior (8-10 years), Senior (11-13 years), Mixed Small Schools Relay.

N.B. All events will be conducted as Timed Finals (TF). Races will be seeded for all Timed Final Events. 

Track events take precedence over field events.

 

FIELD (Open Class):

(a) High Jump

• • Junior (8-10 years), 11 years, Senior (12-13 years).

(b) Long Jump

• • Junior (8-10 years), 11 years, Senior (12-13 years).

(c) Shot Put

• • Junior (8-10 years), 11 years, Senior (12-13 years)

(d) Discus

• • Junior (8-10 years), 11 years, Senior (12-13 years)

N.B. All competitors will receive THREE (3) throws or jumps in throws and long jump events.

Track events take precedence over field events.

 

TRACK (Multi Class)

(b) 800m

• • 8-10 years, 11-13 years.

(c) 200m

• • 8-10 years, 11-13 years.

(a) 100m

• • 13 years & under.

N.B. All events will be conducted as Timed Finals (TF).

 

FIELD (Multi Class):

(a) Long Jump

• • 8-10 years, 11-13 years.

(b) Shot Put

• • 8-10 years, 11-13 years.

(c) Discus

• • 8-10 years, 11-13 years.

*Seated Throws – 8:00am (Circle 2) as per program*

N.B. All competitors will receive THREE (3) throws or jumps in throws and long jump events.

N.B. All entered Multi Class Athletes must have a current valid classification – see Athletics Australia or Sport Inclusion Australia Masterlists.

Order of Events

View the Order of Events HERE (also see ‘Resources’ below)

N.B. Times are an approximation only and will not be accepted as a reason for any competitor missing their event. Alteration is at the discretion of the Championship Manager should circumstances arise.

N.B. Multi Class Presentations will occur over 2 sessions. MC Shot Put, MC Long Jump, MC 100m and MC Discus presentations will occur at approximately 11:45am. MC 800m and MC 200m presentations will occur at approximately 2:00pm.

2026 Start Lists

View the 2026 Start Lists HERE (TBC – lists available closer to event)

Closer to the event, the most up to date start lists will be available on Meet Mobile.

Results from the NSWCIS Primary Athletics Championships will also be available on Meet Mobile.

Rules and Guidelines

View the 2026 Rules and Guidelines HERE (also see ‘Resources’ below).

N.B. Implement Weights and Starting Heights are contained in this document.

Live Streaming

PLEASE NOTE THE NSWCIS ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS WILL BE LIVE STREAMED

If you do not give permission for your child to be live streamed, please contact CIS. Schools /Associations to notify CIS of any students they know are not to be live streamed. This can also be indicated in the online nomination parents complete through DASH. 

Live Streaming Link – CLICK HERE

Merchandise

CIS Merchandise & Apparel will also be available for purchase on the day of the event from the CIS Uniform provider, Valour.

Contactless payment only – no cash.

Additional Information

Withdrawals: Each Association is responsible for their own replacements. Students that are not withdrawn and do not compete will be charged the Nomination Fee.

Spectators: Spectators are encouraged to stay in the grandstand area. NO SPECTATORS ARE PERMITTED IN THE ARENA. This includes Parents, Guardians and Coaches.

Food/Drinks: NO glass permitted in the venue (bottles, containers etc). Strictly NO commercial food (McDonald’s, KFC etc). The Athletic Centre is a fully catered venue.

Parking: Parking is available in the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre P2 Car Park for a flat rate of $24. Patrons should see reception for parking voucher before leaving.

First Aid: There is a First Aid Room at Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre and an attendant will be present throughout the day. The First Aid Room is located under the grandstand at the end of the 100m track. Students who use asthma puffers or Epi-Pens should have them at the Championships.

Dress: Association Athletic Singlet must be worn.

All competitors must wear footwear. Spiked shoes are only permitted in 100m, 200m, Relays, Long Jump and High Jump events. Spikes are not permitted in 800m or 1500m events.

When spiked shoes are worn the maximum length for all track events and Long Jump is 7mm. For High Jump it is 9mm.

Only ‘Pyramid’ or ‘Christmas Tree’ spikes (also called compression tiered spikes) are to be used on the track for athletic activity. Needle Spikes are not permitted. Spikes are only permitted on the Competition Arena and must not be worn in spectator areas or indoors.

Athletes under 14 years of age (i.e. Primary students) who are wearing spiked shoes are NOT required to use starting blocks but have the option to do so.

All competitors and officials are advised to bring a hat, sunscreen, and water bottle with them.

Food & Drink: There will be food/service concessions available on the day at the kiosk.

Protests: Any protests must come through the Association Team Manager only.

Weather: The NSWCIS Primary Athletics Championships will go ahead regardless of the weather. In adverse conditions students should come prepared with extra clothes for after their event. Some events may be delayed or cancelled at the discretion of the Championship Manager if the nature of the event causes safety concerns due to the weather conditions.

CIS Team

All athletes who participate at the NSWCIS carnival should be available for selection in the CIS Team in the events in which they compete. Should this not be the case, individual Association Delegates and Convenors should be notified so that they can inform the selectors prior to the meet. Generally, only those who compete at the CIS Championships will be eligible for selection in the CIS Primary Athletics Team. Usually, selections will be based on the top 3 placegetters per event and the NSWCIS Selection Policy. Students placing 1st, 2nd or 3rd must report to the Madison de Rozario Room to register, purchase uniform and pay the levy. Changes at the NSWPSSA Championships due to illness or injury will be at the discretion of the Team Managers.

Fourth placegetters: are generally reserves. Should there be a withdrawal students will be contacted via their school prior to the NSWPSSA Championships.

Multi Class Competitors: will be ranked in Senior (11 & over) and Junior (10 & Under) events for selection in the CIS team. These selections are subject to placing on the basis of classification and pathway qualifying standards.

Selection in the CIS Team will be confirmed on the CIS website following the CIS Championships.

NSWPSSA Selection:

N.B. Although 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13-year-olds may be selected in the CIS team, only competitors turning 10 – 12 in the year of competition can be selected at the NSWPSSA Championships for the NSWPSSA Team for School Sport Australia.