IMPI Sportswear Ignition Series Gets Underway

The 2026 QGSSSA athletics season has officially launched, with the IMPI Sportswear Ignition Series bringing energy, excitement and plenty of opportunities for our athletes to shine across the first two meets of the season.

The series commenced on Friday 7 August with our first split meet, with athletes competing across QSAC and the State Athletics Facility (SAF). Nine QGSSSA schools came together to launch the athletics season, with the IMPI Sportswear Pop-Up Store trackside and a popular bedazzling station adding to the atmosphere.

The split meet format is designed to give schools the opportunity to bring as many students as possible to compete. With no limits on the number of track and fiends events students can enter, the meets provide the perfect opportunity for athletes to try something new, sample different events and discover where their strengths and interests lie. Whether a student is an experienced athlete or stepping onto the track or into the field for the first time, the Ignition Series creates a welcoming environment to get involved and have a go.

Meet 1 – Long Jump & 200m

The first IMPI Ignition Events celebrated performances in the Long Jump and 200m, recognising athletes across the age groups for their outstanding performances.

Long Jump – SAF Venue

• 12 Years & Under: Islay McLeod, Brisbane State High School
• 13 Years: Ana Hsu, Brisbane State High School
• 14 Years: Jarrah Plumpton, Brisbane State High School
• 15 Years: Emiliana Dennis, Brisbane State High School
• 16 Years: Jessica Austin, Brisbane State High School
• 17 Years & Over: Melissa Reed, Brisbane State High School

 

200m – SAF Venue

• 12 Years & Under: Khloe Morrell, Brisbane State High School
• 13 Years: Samara DeAlwis — Brisbane State High School
• 14 Years: Jarrah Plumpton, Brisbane State High School
• 15 Years: Emiliana Dennis, Brisbane State High School
• 16 Years: Erin Grimshaw, St Margaret’s Anglican Girls’ School
• 17 Years & Over: Georgina Fitzgerald, St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School

 

Long Jump – QSAC Venue

• 12 Years & Under: Farrah Hassan-Sardie, Moreton Bay College
• 13 Years: Charlotte Ritchie, Moreton Bay College
• 14 Years: Darcy Black, Moreton Bay College
• 15 Years: Houstand Paea, Moreton Bay College
• 16 Years: Lucy McComb, Moreton Bay College
• 17 Years & Over: Bronte Grose, St Peters Lutheran College

 

200m – QSAC Venue

• 12 Years & Under: Eleanor Somerville, Moreton Bay College
• 13 Years: Buelah Akandu, St Aidan’s Anglican Girls’ School
• 14 Years: Lucinda McDermott, St Aidan’s Anglican Girls’ School
• 15 Years: Elouise Nealon, St Aidan’s Anglican Girls’ School
• 16 Years: Darcey Moodley, Brisbane Girls Grammar School
• 17 Years & Over: Stella Myers, Brisbane Girls Grammar School
• Open Multiclass: Matilda Tully, Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School

Meet 2 – 100m & Javelin
The series continued on Friday 14 August with the second split meet across QSAC and SAF. This time, all 10 QGSSSA schools were represented, with athletes competing in the 100m and Javelin Ignition Events.

100m – SAF Venue

• 12 Years & Under: Eleanor Somerville, Moreton Bay College
• 13 Years: Buelah Akandu, St Aidan’s Anglican Girls’ School
• 14 Years: Mollie Wolf, St Peters Lutheran College
• 15 Years: Quinn Byrne, Moreton Bay College
• 16 Years: Lola Ohunayo, St Peters Lutheran College
• 17 Years & Over: Stella Myers, Brisbane Girls Grammar School
• Open Multiclass: Sophie Parsons — St Peters Lutheran College

 

Javelin – SAF Venue

• 13 Years: Ella Curwood, Moreton Bay College
• 14 Years: Kate Galloway, St Peters Lutheran College
• 15 Years: Georgina Peters, Brisbane Girls Grammar School
• 16 Years: Georgia Green, Moreton Bay College
• 17 Years: Ruby Stanford, Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School

 

100m – QSAC Venue

• 12 Years & Under: Khloe Morrell, Brisbane State High School
• 13 Years: Ena Faulkner, St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School
• 14 Years: Jarrah Plumpton, Brisbane State High School
• 15 Years: Emiliana Dennis, Brisbane State High School
• 16 Years: Erin Grimshaw, St Margaret’s Anglican Girls’ School
• 17 Years & Over: Zoe Goodes-Stibbards, Clayfield College

 

Javelin – QSAC Venue

• 13 Years: Alicia Tai, Somerville House
• 14 Years: Sarah Harding, Somerville House
• 15 Years: Charlotte Rafton, Brisbane State High School
• 16 Years: Aurelia Burgess, Brisbane State High School
• 17 Years & Over: Fillippa SueSee, Brisbane State High School

 

Celebrating the Start of the Series
The first two meets have set the tone for an exciting IMPI Sportswear Ignition Series, with athletes from across the Association competing, connecting and celebrating their performances throughout the pre-season.

With the IMPI Pop-Up Store, trackside activations, giveaways and athlete recognition adding to the experience, the Ignition Series is creating more than just competition — it is bringing QGSSSA girls together for a celebration of sport, friendship and belonging.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to our Presenting Partner, IMPI Sportswear, for their incredible support of the Ignition Series and their continued commitment to creating opportunities and memorable experiences for QGSSSA athletes.

A huge congratulations to all of our Meet 1 and Meet 2 Ignition Event winners. We can’t wait to see what the rest of the series brings!

Visit our Track & Field page for upcoming meet programs and further information.