Knox Little Athletics Centre Inc.

As posted last week, unfortunately we were not able to setout a suitable course around the Knox Park facilities with other sporting events on that weekend.

The proposed layout was not going provide a safe enough course for our athletes with the soccer games on and associated vehicle traffic. It was also going to significantly restrict spectating for families. the XC committee did have discussions with the soccer club and felt that in the best interest of both sports and safety of all athletes that cross country should be held at another location.

Therefore the first round of Cross Country has been moved to Tirhatuan Park, Dandenong.

The committee is still waiting for formal approval from Maroondah Council to use Eastfield Park on 11th May. We have mapped a course and will provide further details closer to the date.

You can download and updated calendar below.

Mike Kerr has advised that he is unwell.

There will be no cross country training tonight.

Training will resume on Monday .

Please be advised that Knox Little Athletics Centre will be holding its Annual General Meeting on:

Date: Wednesday 1st May 2024
When: Starting at 7.30pm sharp
Where: TBC

Members will have the opportunity to find out about Knox LAC and its finances, speak about any items on the agenda and vote on any resolutions proposed.

At the meeting, members will also be asked to vote to:
• accept the minutes of the last annual general meeting
• accept the annual report
• accept the annual financial statements
• election of office bearers for the upcoming 2024-25 season.

Who can attend the AGM?
Knox LAC welcomes the participation of all members, athletes and life members of the centre.

Who can vote at the AGM?
While Knox LAC welcomes the attendance athletes and their families you must be member or life member of Knox LAC in order to cast a vote on any matter.

AGM Agenda, papers and reports
AGM Agenda, reports and financials will be finalised shortly and will available for download prior to the meeting.

Copies will be available on the night.

If anyone wishes to have any matters raised under general business, please put in writing & send to secretary@klac23.org.au before Wednesday 24th April 2024

Nomination of Office Bearers (Executive Committee)

At the AGM all executive committee positions will be declared vacant. We invite all members to consider nominating and stand for election for any of the following positions on the Executive Committee:-

President
Vice President x 2
Secretary
Treasurer
Registrar

Any member wishing to stand for election to an Executive Committee position must do so using the nomination form below.

NOMINATION FORMS TO BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO THE CENTRE SECRETARY (BY HAND), OR EMAIL (secretary@klac23.org.au)

Please note that NOMINATIONS CLOSE Wednesday 24th April 2024.

We will also be looking for additional members to support the executive committee in the following roles of Competition Manager and Results Manager. If you are interested in helping the committee and the Centre or looking for information on these roles please reach out to a current committee member.

The current Knox LAC Executive Committee look forward to your attendance and participation at our AGM.

Please feel free to contact the Secretary at secretary@klac23.org.au should you have any enquiries.

David Kearsley
Knox LAC President

The Registration Portal for the 2024 Cross Country Season for new and trialing athletes is now open.

New Athletes
To register: Go to https://lavic.com.au/membership/new-member/

To register as a new member, there is two methods

1. Click MEMBERSHIP
2. Click NEW MEMBER.
3. When finding closest centre click on Knox Little Athletics Centre
4. Review the age requirements Then Click Next Step
5. Review Proof of Age Information.
6. When ready to progress, click  Trial Member offer then choose Option A to Trial or Choose Option B to register as a new member
7. Then follow the prompts.

You must provide proof of age to the Centre when registering for the first time. This should be provided at the athlete’s first meet or you can email proof of age to the Knox LAC registrar

Do you Want to Trial?
If you want to try Cross Country before registering for the season LAVic offers 2 week trial.

The two week trial is open to athletes that have not previously registered as Competitive Members of any Little Athletics Member Association; and who are 5 years of age or older, and who are 16 years of age or younger at the end of the calendar year in which the summer season commences.

For further information on the two week trial or to register as a trialing athlete please see the LAVic website here https://lavic.com.au/membership/new-member/trial-athlete-offer/

Knox Athletes
If you were registered with Knox LAC for Track and Field this season, you are already registered for Cross Country. Nothing to pay. Just bring your current number patch and be ready to run!

Other Centers: Registered athletes from other LAVic centres are welcome to participate at normal meets. Just bring your current number patch and check-in at the registration/recording desk so athlete details can be recorded.

Update to Calendar

We have had to make some changes to the Calendar released last week .

Our opening round will not be at Knox Park as scheduled.

Unfortunately we were not able to setout a suitable course around the facilities with other sporting events on that weekend that was going to provide a safe course. We are currently exploring other locations and will have an update during this week.

We are excited to announce that Cross Country is back.

Join in! For Season 2024

Season Starts – 4th May 2024 at Knox Athletics Track, Bunjil Way Knoxfield
Program A and First Race starts 9.00am sharp

Calendar Dates

You can download the season calendar below.

Please note: Dates, times and locations are subject to change.

For more information about locations, courses, programs and age group distances, see the Cross Country page.

Parent Duty
Parent duty during the cross season is compulsory. Knox uses an online booking system through Volunteer Sign Up. Calendar entries on the Knox Website will contain the link to sign up for duty. Parents can nominate a duty on a particular week. Duty roles include – set up and pack , timing, course marshals etc. Parents on duty will need to check in with the duty manager on the day.

Knox Athletes: If you were registered with Knox LAC for Track and Field this season, you are already registered for Cross Country. Nothing to pay. Just bring your current number patch and be ready to run and you can wear your club or Knox centre top.

Other Centres: Registered athletes from other LAVic centres are welcome to participate at normal meets. Just bring your current number patch and check-in at the Registration/Duty Desk so athlete details can be recorded.

Athletes registering with other centres just for the Cross Country season must register early enough to allow time to collect their registration patch from their centre registrar, prior to attending a Knox Cross Country meet. You will not be able to participate until you have obtained your registration patch from your centre.

New Athlete Registration and Fees
If you haven’t done Cross Country before, come and give it a try! Come to an event and see one of our volunteers at the Registration/Duty desk.
If you wish to join the winter cross country for the season the cost is $65 for the 16 week season. You will need to register through the Little Athletics Victoria portal. See below.

New Athletes Registration Portal
For any new athletes, the LAVic registration portal will be opening soon.

• When registering for the first time you will be asked to to pick a centre. Scroll through the list and choose Knox Little Athletics Centre.
• You will then be asked to choose a club – Choose Knox Little Athletics Centre at the top of the list.
• Choose your age group and then complete the declaration page (please read it carefully) and finish off the registration details and pay the fee online.

Please note: Knox LAC does not have the facilities to accept payment of registration fees on the day. Registration and payment of fees must be completed online via the LAVic registration portal prior to competing.

Cross Country Training

If you are interested in training for Cross Country Knox LAC does run regular training for athletes during the cross country season. While our track is being refurbished cross country training is being held at Gilbert Park – Gilbert Park Drive Knoxfield – Mondays and Wednesdays from 4.30pm.

Want More Information About Cross Country?

Please head to our Cross Country Page by clicking below

http://klac23.org.au/wordpress/?page_id=80