Hosted by the South Launceston Little Athletics Centre, the meeting covered track events, high jump and long jump, discus and javelin.

Little Athletes attending from a variety of centres across the state including Longford, North Launceston, Launceston, Devonport, Hobart district and the North-East.

Little Athletes aged from under-6 to 15 years took part with competitors receiving a certificate in recognition of Australia Day.

``It was a fantastic day and the kids had a ball,'' South Launceston centre president Mick Halaby said.

``There were lots of Australian flags, hats and tattoos everywhere.''

Halaby said the Australia Day meeting was being hosted by South Launceston centre for the second year running.

``It will certainly be a regular event on the calendar going forward,'' he said.

Meanwhile, an Australia Day fun run at Launceston's Royal Park saw about 50 runners take part in a two-kilometre or 5km event.

The 2km race winners were Ashley Draper and Jaicobntscorrect spellingnteRae.

The 5km race went to Alex Geale with Mark Jackson second and Nick Kaine third.