The first and one of the most exciting events in the Track & Field season is Relays.
For U9 – U17 athletes relays present a unique opportunity for athletes to compete as part of a team. The Centre has a proud and successful history of competition in Relays and will offer Knox athletes the opportunity to join a relay squad in the Summer Track & Field season.
To prepare for relay squads for competition the age group coaches will provide several training sessions leading up to competitions days. These sessions are important for team development.
Every athlete that nominates for Relays will be included in a relay squad and will be given every opportunity to performance at their best.
Training is provided – ability is not important.
If you are interested in being part of the traditionally strong Knox Relay Team please contact the Relay Coordinator or the age group coach.
Relay Coordinator: Luke Allison email: relays@klac23.org.au Phone: 0421 279 991
Team Manager: Jess Dux/Sarah Kirkwood email: manager@klac23.org.au
Relay Enrolment Form
The Relay Enrolment form for 2026-2027 is an online form. Please complete the form via the above link if you want your athlete to participate in the Relay Competitions.
Click here for the Online Relay Enrolment Form
You will need a google account to complete the form, if you don’t have a google account, please email the Relay Coordinator your details. Registrations will close on Sunday 25th October at 5:00pm.
Key Dates
1) Region Relay Carnival – Sat 21st November 2026 at Yarra Ranges, Mt Evelyn.
2) State Relay Championship – Sat/Sun 12th/13th December 2026 at Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park.
**RELAY OPEN DAYS** – Your coach may also want to take your squad to either Box Hill Relay Open Day (15th November) or Mentone Relay Open Day (15th November) as practice before region. Both days have additional costs. Your coach will have more information if they decide to attend one of these days.
Field Relays Under 13-17 only:
LAVic will offer Field Relays for Under 13 to Under 17 athletes at State Championships.
Each team will consist of 3 athletes with one athlete competing in Shot Put, one competing in Discus and one competing in Long Jump. Entry for the Field Relays will be via direct entry only (no qualification via Region Carnivals).
Field Relays count towards an athletes’ maximum number of events (4) that they can enter.
ie. an athlete could be part of 3 track relay teams and the field relay team – they will be ineligible for a 4th track event.
If your child is interested in participating in field relays, please make so on the registration form.
Season 2026-27 Age Group Relay Coaches
All Relay training this season 2026-27 will be held at the Knox track. Coaches and their training times are still being finalised for each age group and will be posted on this page in the coming week. Training for most age groups will begin the week starting the 19th October. Your coach will reach out to the contact you provide in the registration form for starting dates and times for your age group.
Relay Team Selection Criteria
To prepare relay squads for competition the nominated age group coach(s) will provide several training sessions leading up to the competition days.
Attendance at these training sessions are very useful for the athletes’ general development but is also an important factor in squad selection.
It is important to note that as a team event, relays require commitment from all involved. Squads cannot easily adapt should athletes ‘drop out’. Commitment to the team, once given, must be followed through to the end.
Relay Teams selection is primarily based on performance at weekly Knox competition with the final decision on Team Selection by the Age Group Coach with consultation with the Relay Coordinator and Knox President. Relay squads/teams are selected based on their potential to progress from Region to State, with ultimately the ability to secure a State final position. In so doing every effort is made to progress as many athletes as possible.
Other Factors that are used to determine athletes’ selection include:
• Athletes’ performance over relay distances
• Attitude and attendance at training
• Athletes’ proficiency in relay race technique – baton changing etc.
• General Attitude and being a ‘team’ member
Regardless of the above criteria, every athlete that nominates for relays will be included in a relay squad and will be given every opportunity to perform to the best of their ability.
Relay competition includes the following events for athletes Under 9-17:
Athletes can be chosen in up to 4 events;
| 4x100m | Boys | Girls | Mixed |
| 4x200m | Boys | Girls | Mixed |
| Swedish Medley (100m,300m,200m,400m) | Boys | Girls |