The EMR Track and Field Carnival is getting closer. The draft timetable and athlete entries have been released and are available on the LAVic EMR Information page. There is some important information you need to be aware of.
Event: 2025-26 Coles Region Track & Field Carnival
Dates: Saturday 7th February and Sunday 8th February 2026
Location: Knox Athletics Track, Bunjil Way, Knoxfield
Key Links:
EMR Track & Field Information Page
Draft Timetable
Athlete Entrants
Athlete Information
Please note: Parent duty at EMR Track and Field Carnival is compulsory. A reminder that all parents agreed to the condition of undertaking duty when registering. Once the Duty Roster is set there is little chance of changing your duty now that it has been allocated to you.
Note: Knox LAC does enforce the following policy:
If you do not turn up for the duty assigned to you, or you do not complete your duty as required, your child will be scratched from all their events and will take no further part at any regional or state competition.
If you cannot do the duty assigned to you, you are responsible for finding another person to do that assigned duty, and advise the Knox LAC Team Manager without delay of the change.
Please remember, that when performing a duty, LAVic requires that you must wear enclosed shoes when officiating, (no thongs, sandals). Please see information on performing your duty in the Athlete Information booklet.
Parent/Athlete Information Booklet
LAVic have a Parent/Athlete information for the Region Carnivals. Please read the booklet as it contains important information about the event
Supervision of Children
All athletes attending the meet must be supervised by their parent or guardian at all times. There is to be no dropping off athletes.
Knox Uniform and Coles Badges
The uniform to be worn is the Knox LAC competition top and black shorts. The shorts must not to have any pockets and brand logos are to be smaller than 4cmx4cm.
Spikes – must not be longer than 7mm.
There should be no Knox LAC athletes without a Coles badge on their top. Please ensure that a Coles badge is sewn on the top right above the LAVic logo.
Do You Need Uniform?
If you need uniform for this weekend the very last chance to purchase uniform by emailing Michelle uniforms@klac23.org.au or looking at our ‘Buy Sell Swap Facebook Page’.
There will be no chance to purchase uniform at the track on the weekend.
NAME PATCHES.
Please do not forget your Name Patch. We will not have the ability to replace them on the day.
If you require a new one, please the registrar on Saturday 31 Jan, at our normal competition.
KNOX ATHLETES WILL NEED TO CHECK IN AT THE TEAM MANAGERS TABLE FOR A UNIFORM CHECK WHEN THEY ARRIVE PRIOR TO GOING TO THEIR EVENT
Knox LAC Team Location
The Knox LAC tents will be setup Friday and we will confirm location following. The team managers table will be set up and parents on duty will need to check in with the team manager 10mins before their scheduled duty time.
Good Luck to all the Knox Athletes Competing.
Please note: there is a working bee scheduled for Sunday 1 February from 10am for Knox families. There is some important work to do around our track to ensure it’s looking its best for EMR. Please lend a hand to make our track look its best.
Good luck Team Knox! 
Can’t make it in person?
Athlete reminders:
Check in with the Knox team managers at the Knox tents on arrival
Uniform: Knox top and black shorts
Duty: If you’re rostered on duty, please sign in 15 minutes prior with the team managers. Duty is compulsory — if you can’t attend, you must arrange a replacement and notify the team managers.
