Knox Little Athletics Centre Inc.

The Board of Management have received advice from the Knox City Council that the track can be opened again on a limited basis.

At this stage LAVic have not advised when coaching can recommence, so any Little Athletics members will be able use the track primarily for running by themselves or in small socially distant groups.

Please note the following:

For the immediate future entry to the track will be through the turnstile gate.

Social distancing requirements apply & careful attention to hygiene will be critical to the ongoing return to sport. 

Athletes will have to use their own equipment

Use of the Grandstand & Pavilion rooms is not permitted

Use of the Gymnasium is not permitted

Toilets – Only the Grandstand end toilets will be open for use

Any changes to the above restrictions will be advised in due course

ANZAC Day will never be cancelled, it’s just different this year, but we can still support our veterans this ANZAC day by doing a couple things:

On April 25^th , many of us would normally attend one of the local ANZAC commemorative services at Bayswater RSL and the Boronia RSL or at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne.

As the Last Post is played during the Dawn Service , RSL Victoria is asking everyone to #StandTo and #LightUpTheDawn – to walk outside, stand in your yard, driveway, or on your balcony and observe a minute of silence in respect of our veterans. Just grab a candle, a torch or your phone and stand at the end of your driveway at 6am.

If you can, take a picture and share it with loved ones or on social media using the hashtag #StandTo #LightUpTheDawn .

We also know what a huge difference all our donations make in helping veterans and their families in the community – accessing physical and mental healthcare, adjusting back to civilian life, and accessing the support they need to make ends meet. Think of every ANZAC Badge on every lapel in those crowds of thousands we’d usually see. Maybe you would’ve bought one at the train station on your way to work, or down the street from a local RSL volunteer.

Those donations are still vitally important – so if you can, please consider donating to the ANZAC Day Appeal here: https://anzacappeal.com.au/

Together, although we are apart, we can amplify our commitment to the ANZAC spirit.

Lest We Forget.

Starting to get a little bit bored & need some ideas or inspiration while you are in ISO?

Mike Donato has uploaded a fair bit of content onto Youtube with the assistance of a select group of interns, assistant coaches, members from the sprint & throws squad,  he has recorded a wide range if exercise warm-ups, athletic training & gym workout sessions for athletes & parents to do at home while we are all in lockdown.

The videos will cover, foam rolling, a variety of warm-ups, activation & mobility, exercising at home using household equipment, circuit training, body weight training, introduction to barbells, introduction to olympic lifting, introduction to dumbbells, introduction to kettle bells, medicine ball, dumbbell, barbell & kettlebell workouts, speed & agility workouts, T&F event specific workouts, core workouts, stretching & more.

To find it Click here

You can see a series of themed playlists by clicking here

The Knox City Council has advised the Board of Management that the track needs to be closed.

New padlocks have been placed on both gates & turnstile. Signage will be put up next week.

The AGM that was scheduled for the 27th April has been postponed due Covid-19 pandemic.

Under KLAC’s constitution 28.1, the AGM must be held within 5 months after the 31st March.

Little Athletics Victoria is advising all its affiliated Centres to cease all Little Athletics-related activities, thus bringing the 19/20 track & field season to an early close. This applies to training, Centre competition, Centre Championships events, Open Days etc. Centres should give consideration to delaying proceeding with Presentation Days to a more suitable date.

To see the official statement from LAVIC see here

The Knox Executive Committee will meet to discuss the ramifications of this announcement & will look at trying to reschedule Championship Day to a later date when we get approval from LAVIC. This will be communicated at the earliest opportunity.

In the light of the postponement of the State Track & Field Championships, Little Athletics Victoria have advised all Centres to cancel all competitions tonight & this weekend.
Public health concerns surrounding the coronavirus pandemic are rapidly evolving and is having changing implications for community sport on a daily basis.

To see LAVIC official statement click here

LAVic have made the decision to postpone this weekends “State Track & Field Championships” due to the rapid developments of the coronavirus pandemic.

See Official letter from LAVIC here

The comment from LAVIC regarding “Centre Competitions & the remainder of the season ” will be updated once we have been given guidance by LAVIC.

What: 2020 State Track and Field Championships

When: Saturday March 14 and Sunday March 15

Where: Casey Fields, 160 Berwick-Cranbourne Rd, Cranbourne East

Timetable: click here

Call room – all athletes must present to the appropriate Call Room in full Knox uniform at the following times:

Track events – first entry 25 mins before the scheduled event. Call room located near 1500m start.

Field events – first entry 35 mins before the scheduled event. Call room located near 200m start.

Multi class athletes – first entry times are as above. Call room is located near 100m start.

Uniform: Knox top and black shorts. Don’t forget your SUBWAY name patch.

Knox will have tents set up along the back straight. Please bring chairs, picnic rugs, blankets etc.

All scratchings must be emailed to Janine Kearsley, Knox Team Manager at manager@klac23.org.au or texted on 0416 290 346 at least one hour before scheduled event. 

Parents are still required to do duty if you scratch your child as there are no emergencies.

Given the high risk to public health currently posed by COVID-19, Cancer Council Victoria has made the decision to cancel our Relay For Life events for March 14th & 15th at Knox Park.