Barossa Valley
Little Athletics Centre

Presentation / AGM
Friday 30th March 2012 at Nuri High School Stadium
(AGM 7pm / Presentation 7.30pm)

All registered athletes (who've attended at least one night since Christmas) and their families are invited to attend. Every athlete will receive a participation award and their 5 Star achievement badge. All major centre awards and coaches awards are also presented. Please bring a plate of sweet or savoury to share after the presentation

Important Dates
- Sun 18 Mar, Nthn Region Improvers Day Salisbury
- Mon 19 & Wed 21 Mar, Training for SIC Athletes only
- Sat 24 & Sun 25 Mar, State Individual Champs Santos

Welcome

Little Athletics is an organisation for young people from 3 - 16 years,which provides an opportunity for them to develop talents in all forms of Track and Field Athletics. It is also an activity in which the whole family can become involved, the motto being “FAMILY FUN AND FITNESS“.

Little Athletics is designed to develop children of all abilities by promoting positive attitudes and a healthy lifestyle through family and community involvement in athletic activities.

Parents

The success of Little Athletics at this Centre depends greatly on PARENTAL ASSISTANCE. Each Improvement night the track needs setting up and officials are needed to run the meet and chaperone the athletes. This is NOT the total responsibility of the committee. As parents with athletes at this Centre, the onus is on YOU to assist and help run meetings. Athletes like to see their parents participating and you will get a better appreciation of your child’s achievements.

Meets

Barossa Valley Little Athletics meet at the Nuriootpa High School oval, Penrice Road Nuriootpa, on Wednesday evenings at 5:00 pm.

Our Club competition/improvement night commences with a warm up and stretch. After warm ups athletes are grouped into age groups and they move as a group through a program of events accompanied by their rostered age group chaperone and official.

Our Club rotates through 5 different event programmes (see Calendar). Each programme contains a variety of runs, throws and jumps.

Along with our club competition nights, there are a number of interclub and state events that athletes can compete at. These are usually held on Sundays throughout the season.

Athletes in the age groups Under 9 and older can qualify for events a the Little Athletics State Championships Events such as the Relays, Multi event, and the State Individuals Championships.

Training

Training is held at the Nurioopta High School oval on Monday evenings, 5.00pm to 6.30pm for U6 - U17 age groups

Our club has certified and experienced coaches for all age groups. Training sessions involve a warm up and stretch followed by skills work, fitness games/activities and then a cool down. Training nights are recommended to help an athlete improve their technique and fitness, but they are not compulsory.

Come & Try

Do you want to try before you register?

Families can 'Come and Try' at any time during the season

A fee of $3 per athlete is charged to cover insurance but this fee is deducted from the registration fee if the athlete registers. A maximum of two 'Come and Try's' are allowed per athlete.

Please note: Results will only be recorded officially from the time the athlete is fully registered.

Tiny Tots

Tiny Tots (3-4 year olds) participate in activities that promote co-ordination, balance and a variety of motor skills such as long jumps, bean bag throws, obstacle courses and relays. They are also given the opportunity to run sprints on occasion.

Wet Weather Policy

Should heavy rain be falling at the time of a planned Improvement Night, the event will be cancelled. If unsure feel free to call Jim on (08)85622984 or 0439862357, or Cathy 0400 622 066

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