The inaugural hosting of a joint event as athletics in Australia moves towards unity:

• April 12 – 14, 2026 – Australian Little Athletics Championships (ALAC)

• April 15 – 20, 2026 – Australian Athletics Junior Championships (AAJC)

For the first time, Australian Athletics (AA) and Little Athletics Australia (LAA) will align their premier junior events, creating a unified celebration of the sport in Brisbane in 2026.

The Coles Australian Little Athletics Championships (ALAC) and the Australian Athletics Junior Championships (AAJC) will run back-to-back at QSAC, showcasing thousands of athletes from across the country – from Under 12s through to Under 20s.

This landmark event reflects closer collaboration between AA and LAA and provides a clear pathway for athletes, from grassroots to elite, as Australia looks ahead to the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Key Changes for 2026

• Youngest age group at the AAJC: Under 14 (born 2013). No U13 competition.

• ALAC age groups: U12 (born 2014) and U13 (born 2013).

• Whole-of-sport eligibility across both championships.

• Increased team numbers at ALAC, providing more opportunities for national-level competition.

• Little Athletics athletes who meet AA standards may enter the AAJC.

• Entries:

  • ALAC – via LAA Member Associations

  • AAJC – via AA State Member Associations