Stawell Little Athletic Club had six representatives compete at the State Championships on Saturday and Sunday at Casey Fields, Cranbourne.
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Darcy Venn, Austin Giusa, Jack Hoffmann, Tommy Williams, Austin Tyers and Bradley Carter all competed in their respective age groups after qualifying last month at the regional championships in Ballarat.
The top 24 athletes in the State are invited to compete in each event.
Darcy Venn in under-9s competed in 100 metre run, 70m run, shot put and long jump. Venn's best event was shot put where she finished eighth.
Austin Guisa competed in 80m hurdles and high jump in under-12s.
Jack Hoffmann competed in the under-14 run alongside Tommy Williams. Williams also competed in the 800m run.
Austin Tyers placed eighth in the under-11 shot put while also competing in discus and javelin. Bradley Carter represented the region and his club in the under-13 discus and long jump.
Club president Greg Carter said it was fantastic to see so many representatives from Stawell at the event.
"This is our largest contingent at States since we can remember and been involved at the club," he said. "It is a great experience for the kids to compete against the best in Victoria.
"Everyone had a great attitude and did an amazing job representing Stawell with many PBs achieved over the weekend."
Ararat's Aaron Chaplin and Addison Lardner participated in their respective age groups and events.
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