One of the greatest achievements of any child in any sporting activity is to be selected in a State Team.

In an effort to avoid any confusion by athletes and parents regarding the State Team, the LATas Board advise the following in relation to the 2020 State Team.

NUMBER OF ATHLETES

Where possible, a complete team of 26 Under 13 athletes will be to participate in the Australian Teams Championships to be held in Canberra in April 2020. Team will depart Tasmania on Thursday 16 April, returning on Monday 20 April, with the championships being held on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 April 2020.

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ELIGIBILITY

All Tasmanian Little Athletes in the U13 age group and registered for the 2019-2020 season are eligible for selection, provided the following requirements are met:

• Athletes should demonstrate that their priorities and loyalties are with their Little Athletic Club and Centre.
• They should compete at two LATas State conducted Meetings.
• They should have earned their 25 event Badge.
• It is recommended that athletes attend the LATas Coaching Camp.
• All athletes who have nominated for selection in the Under 13 State team should be present at the State Individual Championships for the announcement of the team. (The chairman of selectors must be advised of non-availability due to injury/sickness. This will be taken into account by the selection committee).