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 to compete as part of a team and have some fun with their athlete friendship group.    At Ringwood, we encourage all athletes of all abilities to participiate in this exciting event.

To prepare for relays , Ringwood will have age group coaches and will provide several training sessions leading up to relay competitions days.  These session are important for team development and to make sure athletes learn where they will be running and how to pass the baton.

It is important to note that as a team event, relays require committment from all involved.  Relay teams cannot easily adapt to change should athletes choose to drop out and committment to the team, once given,  must be followed through to the completion of relays.

Every athlete that nominates for Relays will be included in a relay team and given every opportunity to perform at their best.

If you are interested in being part of a Ringwood relay team, there will be an age group coaches\contact,once they are selected.

Key Relay dates for season 2025-2026

• Sunday 9th Nov – Box Hill relay day – This is a fun event that gives athletes good relay practice leading into relay competitions
• Sunday 16th Nov – Mentone relay day – Another fun relay event that gives athletes good relay practice leading into relay competitions
• Saturday 22nd Nov – Region Relay Carnival Doncaster
• Sat 13th \ Sun 14th Dec – State Relay Championships at Lakeside

Relay Coordinator: TBC 

Relay Team Manager: TBC

Relay Team Selection Criteria (guiding priniciples)

Relay team selection is primarily based on performance at weekly Ringwood competitions, with the final decision made by the Relay Age group coach.  Relay teams are selected based on their potential to progress from Region to State, with the ulitmate goal of placing at State relays.  Remember relays are  also about partcipation and fun with your friends.

Other factors that determine athlete selection include but are not limited to:

•  Athletes performance over relay distances
• Athletes proficiency in relay race technique (ie baton changing, good use of zones)
• Overall team attitute and attendance at training

Relay competition includes the following events for U9-1U7 athletes. Athletes will be capped to 3 events: