Due to due to the current smoke levels, throws training this afternoon & Wednesday will be limited, those athletes that suffer asthma etc are advised to stay home.
For more information the AIS has released best practices guidelines for smoke hazards & training. To view the AIS link click here
Mornington Little Athletics Centre is holding its Combined Event Open Day on Sunday the January 19.
Events offered mirror the LAVic State Combined Championships program in February, so it’s a great opportunity to get in some practice before the State championships. Mornington also have a brand new athletics track at Civiv Reserve.
The 2020 State Combined Events Championships will take place over two days at Lakeside Stadium.
Each athlete will participate in a standard set of between 5 and 7 events which is determined by their age group. These events are identical for each athlete in their age group. Across the Championships, athletes collect points for their performance in each event with the final accumulation of points then determining the final standings.
Entries are open now & Entries Close: 14th January 2020 (11:59PM)
For more information on which events your child will participate in & how to register click here.
The 2020 EMR Track & Field Carnival is taking place at the Tom Kelly Athletics Track Doncaster East on the 15th & 16th of February 2020.
This event is open to all LAVIC registered athletes from U9 to U16 age groups & also includes specific events for Multi-Class athletes.
Entries are open now & entries close on the 28th January 2020 (11:59pm)
Work to replace the Shot Circles will commence on Monday 16th December. As a result the Shot Put area will not be available for use from Monday 16th December until the works are completed early in the New Year.
This project is being funded by a Grant received from Knox Council, by the Athletics Knox Board of Management through the Leisure Minor Capital Works Grant Scheme.
When: Saturday December 14, 2019
Time: First event: 9am Last event scheduled at 6.48pm. See here for the timetable.
Call room opens 25mins before each event
Where: Casey Fields Regional Athletics Centre, 160 Berwick-Cranbourne Rd, Cranbourne East
Uniform: Knox singlet or crop top must be worn with Subway name patch, and Coles patch sewn on in the right hand corner. Black shorts with no logos.
Enquiries: Janine Kearsley (manager@klac23.org.au) or your coach
Good luck to the 50 teams representing Knox on Saturday.
Thank you,
Janine Kearsley
The program for this Saturdays Knox Open Twilight is now completed for all track & field events.
To view the Final program click here
The updated duty Roster for Saturday can be viewed here changes are in red. Note: That the afternoon hurdles helpers will also be required to do duty in the evening.
A complete list of Athletes with Events and Times can be viewed here. Note: Events with heats and finals are both listed for those that progress.
Doncaster LAC Open Day is on Saturday the 21st December 2019.
This is always a popular event just before Christmas with an impressive fireworks display at the end.
Forgot to bring cash with you to the track? Don’t worry because Knox Little Athletics now has an EFTPOS machine in the canteen that is up & running.
Minimum transaction is $5.00.
Jobs include: General cleaning up, weeding, Edging, cleaning up presentation area. BYO petrol driven whipper snippers, gloves, gardening tools, shovels, rakes, pruning shears etc.
Refund: Eligible families will receive a working bee levy refund – just remember to sign in and sign out for the working bee. Families that are not yet registered are not eligible for the refund – but are still welcome to attend to help.
When: Sunday 1st December from 10.00am to 12.00pm.
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