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NEW MEMBERS
So you are interested in Little Athletics?
The low-down...
Caulfield Little Athletics Summer season runs between September and March each year.
Summer season, or Track and Field season generally runs on a Saturday morning from 8am until 11:30am (approx).
There are some Friday night Twilights due to the track being unavailable, or a Major event scheduled on the Sunday.
We run a 4-week rotating program for the Under 7 to Under 15 age groups, and the kids do approx 6 events each morning depending on their age groups.
For the littlies: U6, we run an On track skills session. The children participate in a variety of games and activities, designed to teach them the correct skills necessary,
using age friendly equipment to be just like the big kids! Our under 6 kids also get to venture onto the big track when ever possible to have a race on the main straight,
a put of the shot or even a long jump in the pits!
Our main focus at little aths is not to win, but rather to "Be your best", improve your own personal best results.
We offer 2 training sessions during the week, most likely on a Monday and Tuesday evening from 4:15 till 5:30pm (subject to change). All kids are encouraged to attend training sessions,
so they can be taught correct techniques, and improve their skills. There is also Relay training for those who wish to join our
relay squad. Training is of course optional, and inclusive of your registration fee.
In the winter season, if you are keen, Caulfield Little Athletics runs the Cross-Country season with Bayside Cross-Country.
Our home ground is at Bald hill Park in Clarinda however we also have the odd run at Duncan Mackinnon Reserve and
the Hampton Foreshore just to mix it up a bit!
The Cross-Country season runs from April till July on a Saturday morning for approximately 1.5hrs.
Your registration fee covers the summer season, and the insurance or VLAA portion of the winter or cross-country season if you wish to continue on.
Little aths is heaps of fun, it’s about keeping fit, making friends, and "being your best".
Why not come down and have a complimentary "try" session during the season, and see if Little Aths is for you... Come on give it a go!
Which Club should I Join?
At Caulfield LAC we have three clubs. Beauville, Glen Orme, and South Caulfield. In past times the clubs
competed against each other during the season, but times have changed with the focus now firmly on; being your best
and achieving your own personal bests. All three clubs proudly display their own athlete's personal best tallies each week.
You may join any of the three clubs, children tend to join the club that their friends are in, or simply because of
the colour of the T-shirt they wear!
How much does it cost...
The Fee's this season are;U7-U15 $145 for your first child, $135 for your second & $100 for your third and all subsequent children.
U6 ontrackers $90
Your season fees cover your summer track and field season at Duncan Mackinnon and associated costs, relay entry fees for Region and State relays, VLAA registration
for the Summer Track and Field and the Winter Cross-country season, training sessions offered by CLAC,administrational charges incurred to the running of CLAC and also
charged to us by IMG.
If you wish to enter Regional Track and Field or attend any other centres Open Days there is a small additional charge per event.
What do I need to wear?
| At Normal Competition; | Your Club T-shirt or our old or current Centre Uniform. |
| At Open Days; | Your Club Uniform or our Caulfield Centre Uniform |
| At Region or State events; | Caulfield Centre Uniform |
The VLAA registration patch complete with registration number and athlete details must be worn on all competition days.
Club uniforms consist of a club coloured T-Shirt or singlet, available for purchase from Club tables, and shorts.
Caulfield Centre uniform consists of Caulfield Centre Singlet or Crop with either Caulfield Navy Shorts, Briefs or "Boy Leg" lycra shorts.
Caulfield Centre Uniform is available for purchase at Registration Day or other specially selected times for $55 complete set.
Athletes must always wear appropriate footwear.
What events do you offer?
We have a 4-5 week rotating program. Through out the rotation and dependant on what age group you are in you may compete in...
| 70m, 100m, 200m sprints | 400m, 800m, 1500m middle/distance |
| 60m, 80m, 90m, 100m and 300m Hurdles | Race Walking |
| Long, Triple and High Jumps | Discus, Shot Put and Javelin |
You may also join our relay squad if you are in the U9 to U15 age groups. Regional Relays are then
held in November and if your team qualifies, State Relays are in December.
Are there any other events I can enter?
As well as Region/ State Relays there is also Region and State Track and Field and the State Multi event for the Under 9 - Under 15 age groups.
There are also Open Days held by many centres (including ours), where all athletes from Under 6 up can enter for a small fee
per event payable to the hosting centre. These days are usually held on a Sunday, and they are great fun!
What do you expect of The Parents and Children?
Parents;
All parents must participate in our Duty system. You will be required to be on duty approximately once every three weeks. Duty may consist of,
general duty with your child's age group, chief event official, recording duty, canteen duty just to name a few. There are also many other ways for your to
meet you duty responsibilities if normal Saturday morning duty is not possible for your family.
Regardless as to whether you are on duty or not, a parent or a guardian must sign in their child/ren before their first event, and remain at the centre for the entire program.
Children;
To behave in a responsible and courteous manner at all time to their friends, parents and officials.
To up hold our motto.... "Be your Best" and most of all.... Have Fun!! :)
Did You Know?
Little Athletics started 43 years ago in 1964 with just a few families in Geelong.
Little athletics now boast approximately 500 centres and just short of 90 000 members Australia wide!
Little Athletics is for everyone regardles of ability. Our motto is BE YOUR BEST.
Why not come on down and give it a go!
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