It is the LAQ policy that all athletes must wear shoes in all events when competing.

Under 13 to Under 15
May wear spikes in all laned & unlaned events (excluding walks), Jumping events & javelin, Relays may wear spikes in relay events, Any child competing as an U13/U14/U15 may wear spikes

 Under 12
May wear spikes in all laned track events, all jumping events, & javelin. Any spikes shoe without spikes attached may be worn in unlaned events. Relays may wear spikes for long jump & high jump only. May spikes shoes without spikes in all track relay event.

Under 11

May wear spikes in all laned track events (70m, 100m 200m 400m) & Javelin.  Any spikes shoe without spikes attached may be worn in unlaned events.. Spikes shoes without spikes in all track relay event.

U11 will NO longer be allowed to wear spikes (or Spike shoes with blanks) in High Jump, Long Jump and Triple Jump.

The wearing of spikes is at the discretion of the Centre Manager.

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